Apparatus for controlling hydroplanes of marine vessels
US4530303A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 11, 1983 |
| Grant date | Jul 23, 1985 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 11, 2003 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB63G8/18
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
According to the present invention there is provided apparatus for controlling the hydroplanes of a marine vessel comprising a pair of hydroplane-carrying crossheads mounted for movement towards and away from each other to effect retraction and extension of the hydroplanes into and out of the vessel, first hydraulic cylinders for effecting the retraction and extension movement of the crossheads, characterized in that there is provided second hydraulic cylinders independently and operatively associated with each of the crossheads for effecting tilting of each hydroplane about an axis thereof, and synchronizing gear associated with the second hydraulic cylinders for ensuring that tilting of each hydroplane is effected substantially in snychronism.
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