Surface effect sea train
US7997370B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 30, 2010 |
| Grant date | Aug 16, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 30, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60V3/06
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A multiple unit surface effect vehicle movable through an aquatic environment is provided including connected units and lift fans. The multiple unit surface effect vehicle may further include a coupling system and/or a plurality of skirt portions connecting one of the connected units with another of the connected units. The multiple unit surface effect vehicle includes the connected units connected to form a continuous movable unit movable in an aquatic environment. Each connected unit includes a forced air containment chamber defined within each of the connected units. The forced air containment chambers of each of the connected units are connected to form a continuous pressurized air cushion. The lift fans force air into the forced air containment chamber to pressurize the continuous pressurized air cushion.
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