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Wingsail flap torque equalization

US4982679A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJul 22, 1988
Grant dateJan 8, 1991
Priority date
Expiry dateJul 22, 2008

Classification

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

Abstract

A deflection system for wingsail assemblies in which the deflection is performed by fluid operated cylinders that are inter connected in such a way that the wingsail element is moved by a co-operative push pull action from the annulus side of one cylinder and the full bore side of a second cylinder.

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