Jet boat including articulating keel
US9714075B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 29, 2015 |
| Grant date | Jul 25, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 14, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB63H25/06
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A jet boat includes a hull, a jet propulsion nozzle mounted to a rear of the hull, and an articulating keel attached at the rear of the hull. The articulating keel is connected to the jet propulsion nozzle via a connecting portion such that when the jet propulsion nozzle is turned, at least a portion of the articulating keel is turned with the jet propulsion nozzle. The jet propulsion nozzle turns about a first pivot axis extending vertically or substantially vertically, and the articulating keel turns about a second pivot axis extending vertically or substantially vertically. The first pivot axis of the jet propulsion nozzle is coaxial with the second pivot axis of the articulating keel.
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