Water craft suspension arrangement
US11345442B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 7, 2018 |
| Grant date | May 31, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 7, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB63B2001/145
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A hull locating arrangement for a vessel is disclosed that has a body at least partially suspended above at least a first hull by at least one support. The hull locating arrangement includes for the first hull a forward locating linkage and a rearward locating linkage, each of the forward locating linkage and the rearward locating linkage being connected between the first hull and the body to together constrain said hull in the lateral, longitudinal, roll and yaw directions relative to the body. The forward locating linkage includes a forward radius arm and a drop link, the drop link being pivotally connected to the radius arm. The rearward locating linkage includes a rearward radius arm connected between the body and the first hull.
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