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Fin stabilizer with internal actuation mechanism

US12227272B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Inventors

John D. Venables · Monroe, US
Steven J. Venables · South Windsor, US
Ryan W. Knapp · Sandy Hook, US

Key dates

Filing date	Jan 27, 2022
Grant date	Feb 18, 2025
Priority date	—
Expiry date	May 5, 2043

Classification

Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
CPC primaryB63B2039/068
WIPO fieldTransport
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A fin stabilizer is provided for a vessel and includes a fin which is supported by a shaft that extends below the waterline. The shaft is fixed in rotation along its elongate axis relative to the vessel and the fin includes an actuator mechanism which causes the fin to rotate around the shaft to counteract roll of the vessel. In some cases, the actuator may be hydraulic and the shaft may include passages therethrough to transfer hydraulic fluid/pressure from the vessel's interior hydraulic system through the shaft and into the actuator to cause the fin to rotate. The fin may also be able to pivot into a storage position where, for example, the shaft is folded into a cavity in the vessel hull.

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