Propulsion device and hydrofoil craft provided with same
US11999444B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 26, 2022 |
| Grant date | Jun 4, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 31, 2042 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB63H2011/081
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A propulsion device for a hydrofoil craft includes: a hydrofoil configured to be disposed in water; and a water jet thruster that is disposed in front of the hydrofoil and ejects a water flow rearward from an ejection port, wherein an upper surface of a rear portion of the hydrofoil is slanted downward toward rear, and the hydrofoil and the water jet thruster are configured such that at least part of the water flow passes above the rear portion of the hydrofoil.
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