Control of multi-hulled water craft
US9150282B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 16, 2012 |
| Grant date | Oct 6, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 31, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB63B2039/105
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A water craft has a body portion and at least two water engaging means. The body portion is at least partially suspended above the at least two water engaging means by a suspension system, and locating means are provided to connect each water engaging means to the body portion to permit substantially vertical and pitch direction motions of the water engaging means relative to the body. The suspension system includes at least one front pitch support ram and at least one back pitch support ram, the front and back pitch support rams providing support for at least a portion of the body relative to the at least two water engaging means.
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