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Wingsail stalling

US4856449A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJul 22, 1988
Grant dateAug 15, 1989
Priority date
Expiry dateJul 22, 2008

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB63H9/061
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Wingsail configurations for multi element wingsails for maintaining full stall for maximum speed in running downwind in which the trailing edges of at least a pair of flap elements of a multi element structure are maintained in the convergent configuration so that in the deflected position of the flap there is a leeward progression to deeper stalling.

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