Marine vessel with moving control unit
US9969467B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 30, 2017 |
| Grant date | May 15, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 30, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB63H25/02
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Disclosed herein is a marine vessel, which in one example comprises a substantially continuous deck. Also disclosed is an example with a plurality of parallel longitudinally aligned channels extending from the forward deck to the aft deck. The vessel having a vessel cabin resting on and longitudinally movable upon the deck. The vessel cabin in one example having a plurality of rolling wheels attached thereto; wherein the rolling wheels roll upon the deck and allow longitudinal movement of the vessel cabin between the aft region and the forward region. A drive unit (motor) may be provided. The drive unit optionally mounted to the cabin and in one example having a drive wheel mounted to the drive unit and configured to rotate the drive wheel. The drive wheel(s) contacting the deck such that rotation of the drive wheel repositions the cabin between the aft region and the forward region.
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