EP1490260A2 - Planing landing craft - Google Patents
Planing landing craftInfo
- Publication number
- EP1490260A2 EP1490260A2 EP03723754A EP03723754A EP1490260A2 EP 1490260 A2 EP1490260 A2 EP 1490260A2 EP 03723754 A EP03723754 A EP 03723754A EP 03723754 A EP03723754 A EP 03723754A EP 1490260 A2 EP1490260 A2 EP 1490260A2
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- EP
- European Patent Office
- Prior art keywords
- hull
- landing craft
- ramp
- stem
- bow
- Prior art date
- Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.)
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Classifications
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B63—SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS; RELATED EQUIPMENT
- B63B—SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS; EQUIPMENT FOR SHIPPING
- B63B1/00—Hydrodynamic or hydrostatic features of hulls or of hydrofoils
- B63B1/16—Hydrodynamic or hydrostatic features of hulls or of hydrofoils deriving additional lift from hydrodynamic forces
- B63B1/18—Hydrodynamic or hydrostatic features of hulls or of hydrofoils deriving additional lift from hydrodynamic forces of hydroplane type
- B63B1/20—Hydrodynamic or hydrostatic features of hulls or of hydrofoils deriving additional lift from hydrodynamic forces of hydroplane type having more than one planing surface
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B63—SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS; RELATED EQUIPMENT
- B63B—SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS; EQUIPMENT FOR SHIPPING
- B63B35/00—Vessels or similar floating structures specially adapted for specific purposes and not otherwise provided for
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B63—SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS; RELATED EQUIPMENT
- B63B—SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS; EQUIPMENT FOR SHIPPING
- B63B3/00—Hulls characterised by their structure or component parts
- B63B3/14—Hull parts
- B63B3/16—Shells
- B63B3/18—Shells characterised by being formed predominantly of parts that may be developed into plane surfaces
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B63—SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS; RELATED EQUIPMENT
- B63B—SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS; EQUIPMENT FOR SHIPPING
- B63B1/00—Hydrodynamic or hydrostatic features of hulls or of hydrofoils
- B63B1/16—Hydrodynamic or hydrostatic features of hulls or of hydrofoils deriving additional lift from hydrodynamic forces
- B63B1/18—Hydrodynamic or hydrostatic features of hulls or of hydrofoils deriving additional lift from hydrodynamic forces of hydroplane type
- B63B1/20—Hydrodynamic or hydrostatic features of hulls or of hydrofoils deriving additional lift from hydrodynamic forces of hydroplane type having more than one planing surface
- B63B2001/201—Hydrodynamic or hydrostatic features of hulls or of hydrofoils deriving additional lift from hydrodynamic forces of hydroplane type having more than one planing surface divided by longitudinal chines
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B63—SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS; RELATED EQUIPMENT
- B63B—SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS; EQUIPMENT FOR SHIPPING
- B63B35/00—Vessels or similar floating structures specially adapted for specific purposes and not otherwise provided for
- B63B35/08—Ice-breakers or other vessels or floating structures for operation in ice-infested waters; Ice-breakers, or other vessels or floating structures having equipment specially adapted therefor
- B63B35/086—Vessels for displacing icebergs, or related methods
Definitions
- the present invention relates to landing craft. More particularly, the present invention relates to an improved landing craft having a planing hull that is particularly suited for military operations that includes the loading, unloading and marine transport of very heavy vehicles such as tanks, trucks and the like.
- Landing craft that are currently in use operate in a displacement mode. Such craft usually include a single ramp to allow loading and unloading of tanks and trucks.
- An example of a prior art landing craft is the U.S. Navy LCU 1640 class craft. Other landing craft are shown in patents listed in the following table as examples.
- the landing craft of the present invention has been designed as simply as possible.
- the hull lines consist of developable surfaces, which simplify construction and repairs.
- the bow and stern ramp systems can employ simple hydraulic winch stations and hinge pin connections, as opposed to articulated or ram actuated designs.
- a drive-through arrangement enables a crew to load and unload the craft much faster and more easily than the prior known landing craft.
- the landing craft of the present invention employs control station redundancy. The craft can be operated from either of the two control stations.
- the craft is powered with one or more power units that can be engine powered waterjet systems installed on the craft to provide a rugged alternative to propellers.
- the waterjet system has one or more waterjet intakes that feature bar gratings that prevent the ingestion of large debris and limit the possibility of impeller damage from underwater obstructions.
- This steel has a 25% higher yield strength than the A36. This higher strength allows for lighter plating with equivalent strength to be used.
- its corrosion resistant characteristics should help reduce maintenance efforts and increase the structural life of the craft.
- the hull can be constructed of 5086 alloy, and other marine aluminum alloys.
- the natural corrosion-resistant characteristics of the aluminum help reduce overall maintenance efforts and increase the structural life of the craft.
- the craft of the present invention has no moving components exposed below the bottom of the hull. All propulsion and maneuvering systems are protected by hull structural components, improving reliability and survivability.
- Figure 1 is perspective view of the preferred embodiment of the apparatus of the present invention.
- Figure 2 is a partial sectional elevation view of the preferred embodiment of the apparatus of the present invention illustrating the hull body;
- Figure 3 is a schematic partial profile view of the hull body;
- Figure 4 is a schematic partial plan view of the hull body
- Figure 5 is a fragmentary view of the preferred embodiment of the apparatus of the present invention showing the chine and spray rail configuration;
- Figure 6 is a fragmentary view of the preferred embodiment of the apparatus of the present invention illustrating the grounding rail portion;
- Figure 7 is a fragmentary plan view of the preferred embodiment of the apparatus of the present invention illustrating the hull stem portion
- Figure 8 is a fragmentary elevation view of the preferred embodiment of the apparatus of the present invention illustrating the hull stem portion in profile
- Figure 9 is a stem elevation view of the preferred embodiment of the apparatus of the present invention.
- Figure 10 is a partial plan view of the preferred embodiment of the apparatus of the present invention illustrating the bow portion thereof;
- Figure 1 1 is a fragmentary elevation view of the preferred embodiment of the apparatus of the present invention illustrating the bow portion thereof;
- Figure 12 is a front, elevation view of the preferred embodiment of the apparatus of the present invention.
- Figure 13 is a partial cutaway plan view of the preferred embodiment of the apparatus of the present invention illustrating the hold plan, engines, and waterjets;
- Figure 14 is an elevation and partial cutaway view of the preferred embodiment of the apparatus of the present invention illustrating the stem portion thereof;
- Figure 15 is an elevation and partial cutaway view of the preferred embodiment of the apparatus of the present invention showing the hull stem portion and illustrating the engine and waterjet portions thereof;
- Figure 16 is a partial cutaway plan view of the preferred embodiment of the apparatus of the present invention.
- Figure 17 is a partial cutaway elevation view of the preferred embodiment of the apparatus of the present invention.
- Figure 18 is a partial cutaway elevation view of the preferred embodiment of the apparatus of the present invention.
- Figure 19 is a partial plan view of the preferred embodiment of the apparatus of the present invention illustrating a typical cargo layout for the deck;
- Figure 20 is a schematic, partial plan view of the preferred embodiment of the apparatus of the present invention illustrating another typical cargo layout for the deck;
- Figure 21 is a fragmentary elevation view of the preferred embodiment of the apparatus of the present invention illustrating the stem portion when spaced from the sea bed(showing full load with maximum trim);
- Figure 22 is a fragmentary elevation view of the preferred embodiment of the apparatus of the present invention illustrating the stem portion when resting on the sea bed(showing no cargo);
- Figure 23 is schematic elevation view of the preferred embodiment of the apparatus of the present invention illustrating a beach interface and unloading of a vehicle;
- Figure 24 is a schematic elevation view of the preferred embodiment of the apparatus of the present invention illustrating a beach interface and ramp position during unloading of equipment
- Figure 25 is a schematic plan view of the preferred embodiment of the apparatus of the present invention illustrating its position within a wet well of a well deck ship;
- Figure 26 is an elevation view illustrating the preferred embodiment of the apparatus of the present invention positioned in a wet well of a well deck ship(LHA well);
- Figure 27 is a schematic view illustrating the preferred embodiment of the apparatus of the present invention positioned in a wet well of a well deck ship(showing full load with maximum trim by stem);
- Figure 28 is a schematic view illustrating the preferred embodiment of the apparatus of the present invention positioned in a wet well of a well deck ship(showing full load with maximum trim by bow)(LHA wet well);
- Figure 29 is a schematic plan view of the preferred embodiment of the apparatus of the present invention illustrating its position when in an angled orientation within a wet well of a well deck ship(LHA well);
- Figure 30 is a schematic plan view of the preferred embodiment of the apparatus of the present invention illustrating its position when in an angled orientation within a wet well of a well deck ship(LHA well).
- the present invention provides an improved landing craft apparatus that is designated generally by the numeral 10 in figures 1 , and 25-30.
- Landing craft 10 provides a hull 11 that has a deck or deck area 12 with a starboard forward control station 13 and a port aft control station 14.
- Hull 11 includes bow 15 and stem 16 portions.
- Hull 11 has a port side 17 and starboard side 18 for reference purposes.
- the forward control station 13 is occupied by an operator or pilot for use when the craft 10 travels forward or when bow ramp 19 is to be raised or lowered.
- the aft control station 14 can be occupied by a pilot or operator for use when the craft 10 backs down or when stem ramp 20 is to be raised or lowered.
- Bow ramp 19 is moveably (preferably pivotally) attached to hull 11.
- Bow ramp 19 can be pivotally attached to hull 11 at pivot 21.
- Stem ramp 20 is moveably attached to hull 11 at the vessel stern 16.
- Stem ramp 20 is preferably pivotally attached at pivot 22 to hull 11.
- the vessel of the present invention provides an improved landing craft 10 with a hull 11 that is a planing hull.
- Hull 11 is powered by at least one and preferably a plurality of power units, preferably powerful engines 39 that drive waterjets 32 (see figures 13 and 15).
- the landing craft 10 of the present invention is adapted to carry multiple large military vehicles such as tanks 23 in figures 1, 20 and 23, trucks 50 as shown in figure 19, or personnel carriers 51 (or other large vehicles, automobiles, etc.) as shown in figure 19.
- the bow ramp 19 can be operated with a pair of spaced apart winch lines 24, 25.
- the winch lines 24, 25 can be powered using a winch and roller arrangement as shown in figures 17 and 18 that includes winch 46 and rollers 47, 48, 49.
- Hull 11 includes a lower, generally flat keel 29 that communicates with planing wedges 55, 56 (see figure 9).
- a chine 30 and spray rail 31 are provided both port and starboard as shown in figures 2, 3 and 4.
- Forecastles (commonly known as F'ocles) 27, 28 can be provided at port and starboard positions as shown in figures 1 and 10.
- Ballast tanks are provided in both the bow 15 and stem 16 portion of hull 11 for ballasting either the bow 15 or stem 16 of the vessel during loading and unloading of vehicles 23, 50, 51. Ballast tanks can be used to help beach landing craft 10 for unloading as well as for trimming the hull 11 to remove it after it has been beached or after when docking (or leaving) the wet well 53 of a well deck ship.
- One of the features of the present invention is that the engines 39 and waterjets 32 provide no moving parts externally of the hull.
- Water intake grates 33 (figure 8) enable water to be suctioned into the waterjets 32 and discharged for thrust while filtering or barring any large objects.
- port and starboard groundings rails 34, 35 form a tripod arrangement with the keel flat 29 (see figures 9 and 21-22).
- the keel flat 29 and the port and starboard grounding rails 34, 35 engage the seabed 37 or wet well deck.
- the transom 38 is shown in figure 8 that also displays keel flat 29, planing wedges 55, 56, port and starboard grounding rails 34, 5.
- Figure 9 shows the aft facing discharge or propulsion part of the waterjets 32.
- is waterjet guard 43 extends below stem ramp 20. Guard 43 is contacted by stem ramp 20 when ramp 20 reaches a lower, unloading or loading position.
- the stem ramp 20 can be operated using a winch 57 and roller 58, 59 arrangement that includes a winch line 60 for raising and lowering the stem ramp 20.
- the jet guard 43 provides a wedge that engages any wave action, thereby stabilizing the craft 10 by helping to dampen aft pitching motions.
- the guard 43 has large flat surfaces that create considerable resistance forces when the guard 43 rises and falls with the transom 38 in the waves.
- a bow thruster 36 can be provided for helping maneuver the landing craft 10.
- the combination of the bow thruster 36 and ballast tanks 40, 41 , 42, 44 and 45 maneuver and help ballast the craft 10 when it is to be beached, when it is to be extracted from a beached position, or when it is to be placed into or removed from a wet well 53 of a well deep ship.
- the ballast tanks include an aft port ballast tank 40 and an aft starboard ballast tank 41.
- a central ballast tank 42 can be provided in hull 11 forward of aft or stem ramp 20.
- the port and starboard aft ballast tanks 40, 41 are preferably positioned on opposing sides of stem ramp 20 and behind transom 38.
- the port 40, starboard 41 and central 43 ballast tanks can be seen in figures 13-15.
- Ballast tanks 44 and 45 provide port and starboard bow mounted ballast tanks for ballasting the bow of the hull 11 during loading and unloading operations.
- the landing craft 10 of the present invention can be used to load or unload equipment or vehicles while docked in a wet well vessel wet well in different orientations.
- the landing craft 10 of the present invention has backed into a wet well so that the stem ramp 20 can be lowered (see figure 26) enabling vehicles 23, 50 or 51 or a combination thereof to be loaded via stem ramp 21 to the vessel deck 12.
- the landing craft 10 bow ramp 19 faces inward within a wet well 53 so that vessels can be added to the hull deck 12 via bow ramp 19.
- Figure 27 shows a full load, maximum trim by stem.
- the stem ramp 28 is in a lower position for receiving cargo, vehicles or the like and wherein a full load is shown with maximum trim by bow.
- Figure 29 shows a plan view of the landing craft 10 shown in an angled position within wet well 53 of a well deck ship.
- the position of the vessel hull 11 has been reversed so that the stem ramp 20 is in a position in wet well 53 in order to receive vehicles or the like for transport from the well deck ship.
- the stem gate 20 extends beyond stem gate 54 whereas in figure 30, the bow of ramp 19 extends beyond stem gate 54 of wet well 53 of a well deck ship.
- a tank 23 is shown unloading via bow ramp 19 wherein water surface 52 almost covers ramp 19.
- ramp 19 is only partially covered by water surface 52.
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Applications Claiming Priority (3)
Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
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US36396802P | 2002-03-14 | 2002-03-14 | |
US363968P | 2002-03-14 | ||
PCT/US2003/008134 WO2003078242A2 (en) | 2002-03-14 | 2003-03-14 | Planing landing craft |
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EP1490260A2 true EP1490260A2 (en) | 2004-12-29 |
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EP03723754A Withdrawn EP1490260A2 (en) | 2002-03-14 | 2003-03-14 | Planing landing craft |
Country Status (4)
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EP (1) | EP1490260A2 (en) |
AU (1) | AU2003235431A1 (en) |
NZ (1) | NZ535859A (en) |
WO (1) | WO2003078242A2 (en) |
Families Citing this family (2)
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FR2946314B1 (en) * | 2009-06-04 | 2011-08-05 | Dcns | TRANSPORT CHALET OF ROLLING EQUIPMENT |
IT201700006187A1 (en) * | 2017-01-20 | 2018-07-20 | Venezia City Sightseeing S R L | BOAT OF BOAT AND RELATIVE BOAT |
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US2341866A (en) * | 1941-12-08 | 1944-02-15 | Higgins Andrew Jackson | Lighter for mechanized equipment |
US3320918A (en) * | 1965-10-24 | 1967-05-23 | Zalejski Edward | Parking structure for automotive vehicles |
US3483838A (en) * | 1968-02-23 | 1969-12-16 | Eric Rath | Non-broaching beach cargo ship |
US4681054A (en) * | 1985-08-28 | 1987-07-21 | Caci, Inc. - Federal | Marine vessel and method for transporting a vehicle |
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- 2003-03-14 EP EP03723754A patent/EP1490260A2/en not_active Withdrawn
- 2003-03-14 WO PCT/US2003/008134 patent/WO2003078242A2/en not_active Application Discontinuation
- 2003-03-14 AU AU2003235431A patent/AU2003235431A1/en not_active Abandoned
- 2003-03-14 NZ NZ535859A patent/NZ535859A/en unknown
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