EP1013544A3 - Azimuth propeller apparatus and ship equipped with the apparatus - Google Patents

Azimuth propeller apparatus and ship equipped with the apparatus Download PDF

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EP1013544A3
EP1013544A3 EP99125210A EP99125210A EP1013544A3 EP 1013544 A3 EP1013544 A3 EP 1013544A3 EP 99125210 A EP99125210 A EP 99125210A EP 99125210 A EP99125210 A EP 99125210A EP 1013544 A3 EP1013544 A3 EP 1013544A3
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ship
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propeller
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Naoji Nagasaki R&D Ct. Toki
Eiichi. c/o Nagasaki R&D Center Kobayashi
Hironori c/o Nagasaki R&D Center Yasukawa
Noriyuki c/o Nagasaki R&D Center Manabe
Tetsuji c/o Nagasaki R&D Center Hoshino
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Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B63—SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS; RELATED EQUIPMENT
    • B63H—MARINE PROPULSION OR STEERING
    • B63H5/00—Arrangements on vessels of propulsion elements directly acting on water
    • B63H5/07—Arrangements on vessels of propulsion elements directly acting on water of propellers
    • B63H5/125—Arrangements on vessels of propulsion elements directly acting on water of propellers movably mounted with respect to hull, e.g. adjustable in direction, e.g. podded azimuthing thrusters
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B63—SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS; RELATED EQUIPMENT
    • B63B—SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS; EQUIPMENT FOR SHIPPING 
    • B63B25/00—Load-accommodating arrangements, e.g. stowing, trimming; Vessels characterised thereby
    • B63B25/002—Load-accommodating arrangements, e.g. stowing, trimming; Vessels characterised thereby for goods other than bulk goods
    • B63B25/004—Load-accommodating arrangements, e.g. stowing, trimming; Vessels characterised thereby for goods other than bulk goods for containers
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B63—SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS; RELATED EQUIPMENT
    • B63H—MARINE PROPULSION OR STEERING
    • B63H5/00—Arrangements on vessels of propulsion elements directly acting on water
    • B63H5/07—Arrangements on vessels of propulsion elements directly acting on water of propellers
    • B63H5/125—Arrangements on vessels of propulsion elements directly acting on water of propellers movably mounted with respect to hull, e.g. adjustable in direction, e.g. podded azimuthing thrusters
    • B63H2005/1254—Podded azimuthing thrusters, i.e. podded thruster units arranged inboard for rotation about vertical axis
    • B63H2005/1256—Podded azimuthing thrusters, i.e. podded thruster units arranged inboard for rotation about vertical axis with mechanical power transmission to propellers
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B63—SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS; RELATED EQUIPMENT
    • B63H—MARINE PROPULSION OR STEERING
    • B63H5/00—Arrangements on vessels of propulsion elements directly acting on water
    • B63H5/07—Arrangements on vessels of propulsion elements directly acting on water of propellers
    • B63H5/125—Arrangements on vessels of propulsion elements directly acting on water of propellers movably mounted with respect to hull, e.g. adjustable in direction, e.g. podded azimuthing thrusters
    • B63H2005/1254—Podded azimuthing thrusters, i.e. podded thruster units arranged inboard for rotation about vertical axis
    • B63H2005/1258—Podded azimuthing thrusters, i.e. podded thruster units arranged inboard for rotation about vertical axis with electric power transmission to propellers, i.e. with integrated electric propeller motors
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B63—SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS; RELATED EQUIPMENT
    • B63H—MARINE PROPULSION OR STEERING
    • B63H25/00—Steering; Slowing-down otherwise than by use of propulsive elements; Dynamic anchoring, i.e. positioning vessels by means of main or auxiliary propulsive elements
    • B63H25/42—Steering or dynamic anchoring by propulsive elements; Steering or dynamic anchoring by propellers used therefor only; Steering or dynamic anchoring by rudders carrying propellers

Abstract

A vertical shaft (13) is connected at its upper end to the stern of a ship. A rudder plate (23) is secured to the shaft (13), for controlling the course of the ship. A pod (15) is mounted on the intermediate pate of the shaft (13). The pod (15) contains a drive device, which drives a propeller shaft. The propeller (21) connected to the propeller shaft is thereby rotated, generating a force propelling the ship. To alter the course of the ship, the shaft (13) is rotated, thereby rotating the pod (15) and the rudder plate (23). As the rudder plate (23) is thus rotated, a lift is obtained at the plate (23). The lift and the lateral component of the propelling force are combined, applying a lateral force to the hull. <IMAGE>
EP19990125210 1998-12-21 1999-12-17 Azimuth propeller apparatus and ship equipped with the apparatus Expired - Lifetime EP1013544B1 (en)

Applications Claiming Priority (4)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
JP36304798 1998-12-21
JP10363047A JP2000177694A (en) 1998-12-21 1998-12-21 Ship equipped with azimuth propeller with rudder
JP17000799 1999-06-16
JP11170007A JP2001001991A (en) 1999-06-16 1999-06-16 Azimuth propeller device with fin

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EP1013544A2 EP1013544A2 (en) 2000-06-28
EP1013544A3 true EP1013544A3 (en) 2002-01-30
EP1013544B1 EP1013544B1 (en) 2004-10-27

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AT (1) ATE280709T1 (en)
DE (1) DE69921432T2 (en)
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