AU2010274699B2 - Self contained ecological dynamic boat pitch and roll trim system by alteration of the hull water flow - Google Patents

Self contained ecological dynamic boat pitch and roll trim system by alteration of the hull water flow Download PDF

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AU2010274699B2
AU2010274699B2 AU2010274699A AU2010274699A AU2010274699B2 AU 2010274699 B2 AU2010274699 B2 AU 2010274699B2 AU 2010274699 A AU2010274699 A AU 2010274699A AU 2010274699 A AU2010274699 A AU 2010274699A AU 2010274699 B2 AU2010274699 B2 AU 2010274699B2
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    • BPERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
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    • B63SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS; RELATED EQUIPMENT
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    • B63B39/00Equipment to decrease pitch, roll, or like unwanted vessel movements; Apparatus for indicating vessel attitude
    • B63B39/005Equipment to decrease ship's vibrations produced externally to the ship, e.g. wave-induced vibrations
    • BPERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
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    • B63B39/02Equipment to decrease pitch, roll, or like unwanted vessel movements; Apparatus for indicating vessel attitude to decrease vessel movements by displacement of masses
    • B63B39/03Equipment to decrease pitch, roll, or like unwanted vessel movements; Apparatus for indicating vessel attitude to decrease vessel movements by displacement of masses by transferring liquids
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    • B63SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS; RELATED EQUIPMENT
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    • B63B39/00Equipment to decrease pitch, roll, or like unwanted vessel movements; Apparatus for indicating vessel attitude
    • B63B39/06Equipment to decrease pitch, roll, or like unwanted vessel movements; Apparatus for indicating vessel attitude to decrease vessel movements by using foils acting on ambient water
    • B63B39/061Equipment to decrease pitch, roll, or like unwanted vessel movements; Apparatus for indicating vessel attitude to decrease vessel movements by using foils acting on ambient water by using trimflaps, i.e. flaps mounted on the rear of a boat, e.g. speed boat
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    • B63B39/00Equipment to decrease pitch, roll, or like unwanted vessel movements; Apparatus for indicating vessel attitude
    • B63B39/06Equipment to decrease pitch, roll, or like unwanted vessel movements; Apparatus for indicating vessel attitude to decrease vessel movements by using foils acting on ambient water
    • B63B2039/067Equipment to decrease pitch, roll, or like unwanted vessel movements; Apparatus for indicating vessel attitude to decrease vessel movements by using foils acting on ambient water effecting motion dampening by means of fixed or movable resistance bodies, e.g. by bilge keels

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Abstract

The self contained ecological dynamic boat pitch and roll trim system by alteration of the hull water flow, of this invention consists of a main body (1) inside of which an elastic flexible pressure means (5), is being housed properly, located on supporting plates (4), compression-retraction springs (7) of said flexible elastic pressure means (5), spring guides (8), spring housing tubes (9), a hydrodynamic barrier (6), a back guide (2) and a front guide (10) for the hydrodynamic barrier (6) and a cover (3), being characterized in that said flexible elastic pressure means (5) is being independent and self contained, said system is also being capable of operating with no seals by use of only water, requiring no dedicated water pump, is being capable of being self cleaned internally and has the form of a cubic shape.

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- 1 SELF CONTAINED ECOLOGICAL DYNAMIC BOAT PITCH AND ROLL TRIM SYSTEM BY ALTERATION OF THE HULL WATER FLOW The present invention refers to a self contained ecological dynamic boat pitch and roll trim system by alteration of the hull water flow being invented, 5 designed manufactured and distributed in the market by exclusively us. The most widespread boat pitch and roll trim systems in the global market are the ones of horizontal plate type and of vertical hydrodynamic barrier type, both using either a hydraulic cylinder, or an electric screw type cylinder and/or even any other linear movement hydraulic cylinder, - essentially io however of a high pressure i.e approximately 40 atmospheres -, said systems functioning exclusively by use of a mineral oil, being suitable for hydraulic circuits, thus requiring regular repair and maintenance, while with reference to the electric systems these need extensive work for the reason that mechanical power has to be transmitted through the hull and moreover both of said is systems present an overall installation shape of inverted T, that creates problems as regards installation and ship space exploitation in that particular area. The system of hydrodynamic barrier is established as being the most efficient of the two aforementioned ones, however this is being at a 20 disadvantage, for the reason that due to the need of internal lubrication under high oil pressures it is being unable to operate by use of any liquid other than oil and provided that seals there exist fixed in its cylinder system, this resulting in a very fast wearing of said seals, due to continuous contact with salty water and micro-organisms and the inevitable fouling entering the system, requiring very 25 frequent repairs and maintenance having the severe consequence of the environmental pollution caused by oil spillage during the repair and maintenance processes. An embodiment of the present invention may overcome all aforementioned problems and eliminate all disadvantages of existing 30 technological level, by presenting of a self contained ecological dynamic boat pitch and roll trim system by alteration of the hull water flow, bearing no seals whatsoever and being able to operate by use of water only, thus no environmental pollution is being allowed to be caused, that is furthermore in advantageous embodiments being maintenance free and having a functional 35 shape and small volume, so that installation in the suitable place, as well as exploitation of boat space to be facilitated. The invention provides a self contained ecological dynamic boat pitch and roll trim system by alteration of the hull water flow, consisting of a main body(1) inside of which an elastic flexible pressure means (5), is being housed 40 properly, located on supporting plates (4), compression-retraction springs (7) of said flexible elastic pressure means (5), spring guides (8), spring housing tubes (9), a hydrodynamic barrier (6), a back guide (2) and a front guide (10) for the hydrodynamic barrier (6) and a cover (3), wherein said flexible elastic pressure means (5) is independent and self contained, wherein said system is also 7674781_1 (GHMatters) P89190.AU 26/04/16 - 2 capable of operating with no seals by use of only water, requiring no dedicated water pump, and is capable of being self cleaned internally and has the form of a cubic shape. In an embodiment, said independent flexible elastic pressure means, is 5 capable of exerting pressure and force throughout its surface, due to its nature, by requirement of an operating pressure of 1-3 bar and the use of a non compressible fluid, which fluid due to the system designing and application is water, requiring no additional independent hydraulic pump unit, for the system is able to use an existing boat water installation unit, according to said boat io water installation unit operating parameters. In an embodiment, the use of no seals provides the internal free water circulation via the main body, further resulting to a hydrodynamic self cleaning effect from fouling of any kind. In an embodiment, in the event of failure of said independent flexible 15 elastic pressure means (5), either due to wear or due to an accident, not even the least of environmental pollution is likely to be caused, since water is only used. In an embodiment, the system is capable of being either partially or fully repaired while the boat is in the water. 20 In an embodiment, the compression springs (7) are capable of being replaced by any other elastic means being suitable, while a command for the water feed to said independent flexible elastic pressure means (5) can be given by any mechanical way known. In an embodiment, in a retracted mode a minimal or no water volume is 25 contained inside said elastic means (5) that retained in a position by the compression force exerted by the springs (7), while at the same time the hydrodynamic barrier (6) is at the top position without the hull water flow being affected; Wherein, upon giving a suitable command, a volume of water is inserted inside the elastic means (5) said elastic means (5) begins to expand 30 thus pushing and moving the hydrodynamic barrier (6) simultaneously to the operation position, while the reverse action is achieved by relieving of fluid, assisted by the compression springs (7) via the same supply pipe and by the use of a suitable three way flow connector. In an embodiment, the system constitutes a unit capable of being 35 produced in any desirable length since its design makes it possible for that dimension. In an embodiment, due to being in the form of a compact unit, the system is capable of being fixed in small boats which until now could not bear a classic trim system because of the passenger movement through these spaces, 40 so that no injuries are caused whatsoever. An embodiment of the new self contained ecological dynamic boat pitch and roll trim system by alteration of the hull water flow may be characterized in 7674781_1 (GHMatters) P89190.AU 26/04/16 - 3 that it brings a self contained flexible elastic pressure means which due to its nature is being capable of exerting pressure and force throughout its surface, by requirement of very small operating pressure of 1-3 bar, and use of a non compressible fluid, which fluid due to the system designing and application is 5 being the water, requiring no additional independent hydraulic pump unit, for it is able of using the existing boat water installation unit, according to said boat water installation unit operating parameters and may also be characterized by bearing of no seals, this resulting to a free water circulation inside the body system, providing thus an internal hydrodynamic self-cleaning mechanism from io any kind of fouling, while in the event of failure of said elastic flexible means, either due to wear or due to an accident, not even the least of environmental pollution is likely to be caused, since water is only used in the circuit and moreover said system is capable of being repaired either partially or fully while the boat is being in the water eliminating thus the time-consuming and costly 15 processes of hauling out and launching of the boat. Finally it may also be an advantage due to its unique cubic design of a very small volume occupying up to 75% less space as compared to traditional systems for the same installation at the same boat, causing no injuries also due to its overall shape. The self contained ecological dynamic boat pitch and roll trim system by 20 alteration of the hull water flow of an embodiment of the present invention will be further understood by reference to the accompanying drawings, were a detailed presentation is shown in an indicative and not at all limiting materialization where: FIGURE 1 , shows the self contained ecological dynamic boat pitch and 25 roll trim system by alteration of the hull water flow, bearing its cover in front view. FIGURE 2, shows the self contained ecological dynamic boat pitch and roll trim system by alteration of the hull water flow, without its cover in front view. FIGURE 3, shows the self contained ecological dynamic boat pitch and 30 roll trim system by alteration of the hull water flow, in top view. FIGURE 4, shows the self contained ecological dynamic boat pitch and roll trim system by alteration of the hull water flow, in side view. FIGURE 5, shows the self contained ecological dynamic boat pitch and roll trim system by alteration of the hull water flow, in retracted position side 35 view, and FIGURE 6, shows the self contained ecological dynamic boat pitch and roll trim system by alteration of the hull water flow, in extended position side view. Specifically, the self contained ecological dynamic boat pitch and roll trim 40 system by alteration of the hull water flow of an embodiment of the invention, consists of a main body (1) inside of which a self contained, independent elastic flexible pressure means (5), is being housed properly, located on supporting plates (4), compression-retraction springs (7) of said independent flexible 7674781_1 (GHMatters) P89190.AU 26/04/16 - 4 elastic pressure means (5), spring guides (8), spring housing tubes (9), a hydrodynamic barrier (6), a back guide (2) and a front guide (10) for the hydrodynamic barrier (6) and a cover (3) . In the retracted mode of an embodiment of the invention system, a 5 minimal or no water volume is contained inside said elastic means (5) that is being retained in this position by the compression force exerted by the springs (7), while at the same time the hydrodynamic barrier (6) is being at the top position without the hull water flow being affected. When, by giving a suitable command, a volume of water is inserted inside the elastic means (5) said io begins expanding thus pushing and moving the hydrodynamic barrier (6) simultaneously to the operation position, while the reverse occurs by relieving of fluid, assisted by the compression springs (7) via the same supply pipe and by the use of a suitable three way flow connector. Alternatively, it has to be noted that, the compression springs (7) can be is replaced by any other elastic means being suitable and the command for the water feed can be given by any mechanical way known. Due to the use of non compressible fluid, the hydrodynamic barrier (6) movement is being linear and fully controlled to having unlimited intermediate operating positions. 20 Finally due to its design, the whole system constitutes a compact unit which can cause no injuries, in contrast with the horizontal plate systems, so that it can even be fixed in small boats which until now could not bear a classic trim system because of the passenger movement through these spaces, while additionally as a unit it can be manufactured in any desirable size since the 25 design length does not constitute a limiting factor. It is to be understood that, if any prior art publication is referred to herein, such reference does not constitute an admission that the publication forms a part of the common general knowledge in the art, in Australia or any other 30 country. In the claims which follow and in the preceding description of the invention, except where the context requires otherwise due to express language or necessary implication, the word "comprise" or variations such as 35 "comprises" or "comprising" is used in an inclusive sense, i.e. to specify the presence of the stated features but not to preclude the presence or addition of further features in various embodiments of the invention. 7674781_1 (GHMatters) P89190.AU 26/04/16

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1. A self contained ecological dynamic boat pitch and roll trim system by alteration of the hull water flow, consisting of a main body(1) inside of which an elastic flexible pressure means (5), is being housed properly, located on 5 supporting plates (4), compression-retraction springs (7) of said flexible elastic pressure means (5), spring guides (8), spring housing tubes (9), a hydrodynamic barrier (6), a back guide (2) and a front guide (10) for the hydrodynamic barrier (6) and a cover (3), wherein said flexible elastic pressure means (5) is independent and self contained, wherein said system is also 10 capable of operating with no seals by use of only water, requiring no dedicated water pump, and is capable of being self cleaned internally and has the form of a cubic shape.
2. A dynamic boat pitch and roll trim system by alteration of the hull water flow as in claim 1, wherein said independent flexible elastic pressure means, is 15 capable of exerting pressure and force throughout its surface, due to its nature, by requirement of an operating pressure of 1-3 bar and the use of a non compressible fluid, which fluid due to the system designing and application is water, requiring no additional independent hydraulic pump unit, for the system is able to use an existing boat water installation unit, according to said boat 20 water installation unit operating parameters.
3. A dynamic boat pitch and roll trim system by alteration of the hull water flow as in claims 1 or 2, wherein the use of no seals provides the internal free water circulation via the main body, further resulting to a hydrodynamic self cleaning effect from fouling of any kind. 25
4. A dynamic boat pitch and roll trim system by alteration of the hull water flow as in any one of claims 1 to 3 wherein, in the event of failure of said independent flexible elastic pressure means (5), either due to wear or due to an accident, not even the least of environmental pollution is likely to be caused, since water is only used. 30
5. A dynamic boat pitch and roll trim system by alteration of the hull water flow as in any one of claims 1 to 4 wherein the system is capable of being either partially or fully repaired while the boat is in the water.
6. A dynamic boat pitch and roll trim system by alteration of the hull water flow as in any one of claims 1 to 5 wherein the compression springs (7) are 35 capable of being replaced by any other elastic means being suitable, while a command for the water feed to said independent flexible elastic pressure means (5) can be given by any mechanical way known.
7. A dynamic boat pitch and roll trim system by alteration of the hull water flow as in any one of claims 1 to 6 wherein, in a retracted mode a minimal or no 40 water volume is contained inside said elastic means (5) that is retained in a position by the compression force exerted by the springs (7), while at the same time the hydrodynamic barrier (6) is at the top position without the hull water flow being affected; Wherein, upon giving a suitable command, a volume of 7674781_1 (GHMatters) P89190.AU 26/04/16 - 6 water is inserted inside the elastic means (5) said elastic means (5) begins to expand thus pushing and moving the hydrodynamic barrier (6) simultaneously to the operation position, while the reverse action is achieved by relieving of fluid, assisted by the compression springs (7) via the same supply pipe and by 5 the use of a suitable three way flow connector.
8. A dynamic boat pitch and roll trim system by alteration of the hull water flow as in any one of claims 1 to 7 wherein the system constitutes a unit capable of being produced in any desirable length since its design makes it possible for that dimension. io
9. A dynamic boat pitch and roll trim system by alteration of the hull water flow like in any one of claims 1 to 8 wherein due to being in the form of a compact unit, the system is capable of being fixed in small boats which until now could not bear a classic trim system because of the passenger movement through these spaces, so that no injuries are caused whatsoever. 15 7674781_1 (GHMatters) P89190.AU 26/04/16
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