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Method and apparatus for self-deploying rudder assembly

US6443785B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateDec 15, 2000
Grant dateSep 3, 2002
Priority date—
Expiry dateDec 15, 2020

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB63H2025/385
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A self-deploying rudder assembly for use with a water craft including an exhaust port having a exhaust stream includes a mounting assembly and a pivoting rudder blade assembly. The pivoting rudder blade assembly typically includes a thrust plate attached to one end of a rudder shaft and a rudder blade attached to the other end of the rudder shaft. When the selected thrust level is above the preselected thrust level, the thrust plate is moved out of the exhaust stream and the rudder blade is thereby moved from a deployed, operational position to a stored position.

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