EP0414627A1 - Jet propulsion system for ships - Google Patents
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- EP0414627A1 EP0414627A1 EP90500059A EP90500059A EP0414627A1 EP 0414627 A1 EP0414627 A1 EP 0414627A1 EP 90500059 A EP90500059 A EP 90500059A EP 90500059 A EP90500059 A EP 90500059A EP 0414627 A1 EP0414627 A1 EP 0414627A1
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B63—SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS; RELATED EQUIPMENT
- B63H—MARINE PROPULSION OR STEERING
- B63H11/00—Marine propulsion by water jets
- B63H11/02—Marine propulsion by water jets the propulsive medium being ambient water
- B63H11/04—Marine propulsion by water jets the propulsive medium being ambient water by means of pumps
- B63H11/08—Marine propulsion by water jets the propulsive medium being ambient water by means of pumps of rotary type
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B63—SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS; RELATED EQUIPMENT
- B63H—MARINE PROPULSION OR STEERING
- B63H11/00—Marine propulsion by water jets
- B63H11/02—Marine propulsion by water jets the propulsive medium being ambient water
- B63H11/04—Marine propulsion by water jets the propulsive medium being ambient water by means of pumps
- B63H11/08—Marine propulsion by water jets the propulsive medium being ambient water by means of pumps of rotary type
- B63H2011/087—Marine propulsion by water jets the propulsive medium being ambient water by means of pumps of rotary type with radial flow
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- the present invention relates to a propulsion system for ships, of simple constitution, by means of which a higher efficiency is achieved.
- the propulsion systems for ships most commonly used today are the propeller systems, which systems have serious disadvantages to be obviated by this invention.
- the object of the present invention is to provide a novel propelling system which is of simple constitution, economical and of high efficiency.
- blade-runner type hydraulic pumps generally having a small diameter, which are attached at different points of the submerged periphery of the ship's hull.
- These pumps are propelled by means of hydraulic, pneumatic, explosion or turbine engines, or a combination of these, and the corresponding transmission thereof.
- the pumps are provided with a casing or deflector which allows the water to be sucked, through a tangential opening and along the runner, from the front zone.
- the water may also be sucked from the front zone, through the ends of the runners, by means of tubular elbows towards the inside of the drum or hollow shaft of the runner.
- the shafts of the runners of the pumps are disposed perpendicularly to the longitudinal axis of the ship and parallel to the hull wall.
- the most important advantages thereof are: It is useful for all kinds of ships, including submarines. A higher development of the propelling power. It may be attached at different submerged points of the hull and, therefore, the size thereof does not necessarily have to be excessive. It is easy to repair or replace a runner or blade without having to stop the ship, and it is more protected than the propeller.
- the zones at which they adapt themselves are not eddy zones. They may be incorporated to already constructed ships. They hardly have leakages due to the transmission. Sealing gaskets are not so necessary.
- the hydrodynamic spray moves parallel to the surface of the ship and to its longitudinal axis. It operates easily, inverting the stream of water. It is cheaper than the other systems. It may reach higher speeds. Eddies are not produced.
- Figures 3, 4 and 5 show a prolongation or deflector 16, of the cylindrical casing embedded in the hull of the ship, which improves its efficiency.
- centrifugal blade runners enables materials, such as stainless steel and others, which are hardly affected by cavitation to be used.
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Abstract
Propulsion system for ships, comprising blade runner type centrifugal hydraulic pumps attached to the submerged periphery of the ship's hull, which may be propelled by hydraulic, pneumatic explosion or turbine engines, or a combination thereof, or as well as by pedals, Proportioning the water drive tangentially to the surface of the hull or backwards, and creating the corresponding backward and foreward movement of the ship.
Description
- The present invention relates to a propulsion system for ships, of simple constitution, by means of which a higher efficiency is achieved.
- The propulsion systems for ships most commonly used today are the propeller systems, which systems have serious disadvantages to be obviated by this invention.
- The object of the present invention is to provide a novel propelling system which is of simple constitution, economical and of high efficiency.
- This is attained by means of blade-runner type hydraulic pumps, generally having a small diameter, which are attached at different points of the submerged periphery of the ship's hull. These pumps are propelled by means of hydraulic, pneumatic, explosion or turbine engines, or a combination of these, and the corresponding transmission thereof.
- The pumps are provided with a casing or deflector which allows the water to be sucked, through a tangential opening and along the runner, from the front zone. The water may also be sucked from the front zone, through the ends of the runners, by means of tubular elbows towards the inside of the drum or hollow shaft of the runner.
- All the water is subsequently driven centrifugally backwards between the ship's wall and the casing.
- The shafts of the runners of the pumps are disposed perpendicularly to the longitudinal axis of the ship and parallel to the hull wall.
- The most important advantages thereof are:
It is useful for all kinds of ships, including submarines.
A higher development of the propelling power.
It may be attached at different submerged points of the hull and, therefore, the size thereof does not necessarily have to be excessive.
It is easy to repair or replace a runner or blade without having to stop the ship, and it is more protected than the propeller.
The zones at which they adapt themselves are not eddy zones.
They may be incorporated to already constructed ships.
They hardly have leakages due to the transmission.
Sealing gaskets are not so necessary.
The hydrodynamic spray moves parallel to the surface of the ship and to its longitudinal axis.
It operates easily, inverting the stream of water.
It is cheaper than the other systems.
It may reach higher speeds.
Eddies are not produced. - For a better understanding of the constitution and functioning of the device of the invention, a more detailed description will be made with reference to the accompanying drawings which illustrate a possible mode of embodiment, given by way of a non-limiting example.
- Figure 1 illustrates a sectional view of a ship incorporating the system of the invention.
- Figure 2 schematically illustrates a plan view of a ship incorporating the said system.
- Figures 3, 4 and 5 illustrate plan views of different forms of runners in section.
- Figure 6 illustrates a profile view of a pump.
- Figure 7 illustrates a plan view of the preceding pump.
- Figure 8 illustrates a sectional view of the system adapted to a shallow-draught ship.
- Figure 9 represents another variant in which the shaft is attached to only one end and there is a lateral runner.
- Figure 10 illustrates a sectional plan view of an arrangement adaptable to the outside of already constructed ships.
- Figures 11 and 12 are side views of two deflectors of the system of the invention.
- Figure 13 illustrates a plan view of a pedal-driven boat incorporating the system of the invention.
- Figure 14 illustrates a side view of the said pedal-driven boat.
- Like numbers used in the figures refer to the same elements.
- The system represented in figure 1 is comprised of a ship hull 1,
runners 2, motor ormotor pump 3,transmission 4 and casing ordeflector 5. - Figure 2 illustrates the
runners 2,deflectors 5,water inlet 6 andoutlet nozzle 7. - Figure 3 represents a plan view of a
runner 2, with straight-section blades. - Figure 4 illustrates a view similar to the preceding figure with flat wings mounted on a drum type runner.
- Figure 5 illustrates a view similar to the two preceding figures with
curved blades 9, the outer end thereof pointing towards the side opposite that of forward movement and mounted on a drum whose periphery has longitudinal slits to permit water to pass. - Figure 6 illustrates a variant in which the
curved blades 9 start from theshaft 4 and there are twobent deflectors 10 which guide the water towards the ends of the runner and then towards the central zone thereof, from which it emerges centrifuged, as shown by the arrows. - Figure 7 illustrates a plan view of the system of figure 6, representing the ship hull 1, the
runner 2, theblades 9, the deflectingcasing 5,front water inlet 6 andoutlet nozzle 7. - Figure 8 shows a sectional view of a shallow-draught ship comprising a hull 1,
runners 2,motor 3,runner deflecting casing 5,runner gear 12, andpower gear 13. - Figure 9 illustrates sectionally a pump system adapted to the side of the ship, which is comprised of a
runner 2,motor 3,shaft 4,deflector 5 andbearings 14. - Figure 10 is a plan view of a pump system which is incorporated to already constructed ships and which is comprised of a hull 1,
runner 2 and deflectingcasing 15. - Figure 11 illustrates a view of a deflecting
casing 5, of a pump of the peripheral sucking and forcing type by means of therunner 2. - Figure 12 shows the other type of
casing 5 for a peripheral sucking system,bent deflectors 10 at the ends of the runner, and driverunner 2. - Figure 13 illustrates a plan arrangement of the system adapted to a pedal-driven boat which is comprised of a hull 1,
blades 9,shaft 4,pinion 12, andbent water inlets 10. - Figure 14 illustrates a side view of the system of the invention of figure 13, which is comprised of a hull 1,
tangential deflector 5,blades 9,pedals 17,drive pinions 11,bent deflector 10,tangential water inlet 6 and a generalwater outlet nozzle 7. - Figures 3, 4 and 5 show a prolongation or
deflector 16, of the cylindrical casing embedded in the hull of the ship, which improves its efficiency. - The system of centrifugal blade runners enables materials, such as stainless steel and others, which are hardly affected by cavitation to be used.
- Having described the invention as well as the practical mode of carrying it out in sufficient detail, it should be emphasised that the previously mentioned arrangement represented in the accompanying drawings could be modified without altering the principle of functioning thereof.
Claims (3)
1. Propulsion system for ships, characterised in that it is comprised of one or more blade runner centrifugal pumps which are peripherally attached to the submerged surface of the hull of the ship, the shafts of the pumps being parallel to the surface of the hull and perpendicular to the longitudinal axis thereof; the outer face of the said runners bearing a deflector which tangentially directs and determines the inlet and outlet of water and the ends of the runners incorporating bent deflectors which guide the water, the said pumps being propelled by hydraulic,pneumatic, explosion or turbine engines, a combination of these, or by means of pedals.
2. Propulsion system for ships according to claim 1, characterised in that the outer end of the blades of the runner is curved, pointing in the direction opposite that of turn or advance of the runner and in that the blades are mounted on a drum having a large diameter.
3. Propulsion system for ships according to claim 1, characterised in that the runners are embedded in any submerged zone of the hull of the ship, allowing only the blades of the outer side of the runner to protrude.
Applications Claiming Priority (2)
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ES8902357A ES2014167A6 (en) | 1989-07-04 | 1989-07-04 | Jet propulsion system for ships. |
ES8902357 | 1989-07-04 |
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EP0414627A1 true EP0414627A1 (en) | 1991-02-27 |
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EP90500059A Withdrawn EP0414627A1 (en) | 1989-07-04 | 1990-06-27 | Jet propulsion system for ships |
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JP (1) | JPH03114994A (en) |
KR (1) | KR910002672A (en) |
ES (1) | ES2014167A6 (en) |
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WO2024008982A1 (en) * | 2022-07-05 | 2024-01-11 | Munoz Saiz Manuel | Medium-high speed seaplane |
Citations (3)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
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GB190924499A (en) * | 1908-12-30 | 1910-06-30 | Franklin Tompkins | Improvements in Propelling and Steering Apparatus. |
FR521018A (en) * | 1919-07-25 | 1921-07-05 | Donald Vivian Hotchkiss | Improvements to the propulsion of ships, air navigation devices, etc. |
GB1089651A (en) * | 1966-01-07 | 1967-11-01 | Edoya Gopala Krishna Rao | Improvements relating to water-jet propelled marine vessels |
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- 1989-07-04 ES ES8902357A patent/ES2014167A6/en not_active Expired - Lifetime
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- 1990-06-27 EP EP90500059A patent/EP0414627A1/en not_active Withdrawn
- 1990-07-03 JP JP2174627A patent/JPH03114994A/en active Pending
- 1990-07-04 KR KR1019900010113A patent/KR910002672A/en not_active Application Discontinuation
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Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
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GB190924499A (en) * | 1908-12-30 | 1910-06-30 | Franklin Tompkins | Improvements in Propelling and Steering Apparatus. |
FR521018A (en) * | 1919-07-25 | 1921-07-05 | Donald Vivian Hotchkiss | Improvements to the propulsion of ships, air navigation devices, etc. |
GB1089651A (en) * | 1966-01-07 | 1967-11-01 | Edoya Gopala Krishna Rao | Improvements relating to water-jet propelled marine vessels |
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JPH03114994A (en) | 1991-05-16 |
KR910002672A (en) | 1991-02-26 |
ES2014167A6 (en) | 1990-06-16 |
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