EP2246252A2 - Submarine - Google Patents

Submarine Download PDF

Info

Publication number
EP2246252A2
EP2246252A2 EP10003112A EP10003112A EP2246252A2 EP 2246252 A2 EP2246252 A2 EP 2246252A2 EP 10003112 A EP10003112 A EP 10003112A EP 10003112 A EP10003112 A EP 10003112A EP 2246252 A2 EP2246252 A2 EP 2246252A2
Authority
EP
European Patent Office
Prior art keywords
submarine
thruster
outer skin
frame
inline
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.)
Granted
Application number
EP10003112A
Other languages
German (de)
French (fr)
Other versions
EP2246252B1 (en
EP2246252A3 (en
Inventor
Burkhard Stoltenberg
Marten Callsen
Current Assignee (The listed assignees may be inaccurate. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation or warranty as to the accuracy of the list.)
ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems GmbH
Original Assignee
Howaldtswerke Deutsche Werft GmbH
Priority date (The priority date 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 date listed.)
Filing date
Publication date
Application filed by Howaldtswerke Deutsche Werft GmbH filed Critical Howaldtswerke Deutsche Werft GmbH
Publication of EP2246252A2 publication Critical patent/EP2246252A2/en
Publication of EP2246252A3 publication Critical patent/EP2246252A3/en
Application granted granted Critical
Publication of EP2246252B1 publication Critical patent/EP2246252B1/en
Active legal-status Critical Current
Anticipated expiration legal-status Critical

Links

Images

Classifications

    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B63—SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS; RELATED EQUIPMENT
    • B63G—OFFENSIVE OR DEFENSIVE ARRANGEMENTS ON VESSELS; MINE-LAYING; MINE-SWEEPING; SUBMARINES; AIRCRAFT CARRIERS
    • B63G8/00—Underwater vessels, e.g. submarines; Equipment specially adapted therefor
    • B63G8/14—Control of attitude or depth
    • B63G8/16—Control of attitude or depth by direct use of propellers or jets
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B63—SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS; RELATED EQUIPMENT
    • B63G—OFFENSIVE OR DEFENSIVE ARRANGEMENTS ON VESSELS; MINE-LAYING; MINE-SWEEPING; SUBMARINES; AIRCRAFT CARRIERS
    • B63G8/00—Underwater vessels, e.g. submarines; Equipment specially adapted therefor
    • B63G8/08—Propulsion
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B63—SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS; RELATED EQUIPMENT
    • B63H—MARINE PROPULSION OR STEERING
    • B63H1/00—Propulsive elements directly acting on water
    • B63H1/02—Propulsive elements directly acting on water of rotary type
    • B63H1/12—Propulsive elements directly acting on water of rotary type with rotation axis substantially in propulsive direction
    • B63H1/14—Propellers
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B63—SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS; RELATED EQUIPMENT
    • B63H—MARINE PROPULSION OR STEERING
    • B63H21/00—Use of propulsion power plant or units on vessels
    • B63H21/12—Use of propulsion power plant or units on vessels the vessels being motor-driven
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B63—SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS; RELATED EQUIPMENT
    • B63H—MARINE PROPULSION OR STEERING
    • B63H23/00—Transmitting power from propulsion power plant to propulsive elements
    • B63H23/02—Transmitting power from propulsion power plant to propulsive elements with mechanical gearing
    • 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
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B63—SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS; RELATED EQUIPMENT
    • B63G—OFFENSIVE OR DEFENSIVE ARRANGEMENTS ON VESSELS; MINE-LAYING; MINE-SWEEPING; SUBMARINES; AIRCRAFT CARRIERS
    • B63G13/00—Other offensive or defensive arrangements on vessels; Vessels characterised thereby
    • B63G13/02—Camouflage
    • B63G2013/022—Camouflage using means for reducing noise emission into air or water
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B63—SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS; RELATED EQUIPMENT
    • B63G—OFFENSIVE OR DEFENSIVE ARRANGEMENTS ON VESSELS; MINE-LAYING; MINE-SWEEPING; SUBMARINES; AIRCRAFT CARRIERS
    • B63G8/00—Underwater vessels, e.g. submarines; Equipment specially adapted therefor
    • B63G8/28—Arrangement of offensive or defensive equipment
    • B63G8/34—Camouflage
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B63—SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS; RELATED EQUIPMENT
    • B63H—MARINE PROPULSION OR STEERING
    • B63H1/00—Propulsive elements directly acting on water
    • B63H1/02—Propulsive elements directly acting on water of rotary type
    • B63H1/12—Propulsive elements directly acting on water of rotary type with rotation axis substantially in propulsive direction
    • B63H1/14—Propellers
    • B63H1/16—Propellers having a shrouding ring attached to blades
    • B63H2001/165—Hubless propellers, e.g. peripherally driven shrouds with blades projecting from the shrouds' inside surfaces
    • 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
    • B63H23/00—Transmitting power from propulsion power plant to propulsive elements
    • B63H2023/005—Transmitting power from propulsion power plant to propulsive elements using a drive acting on the periphery of a rotating propulsive element, e.g. on a dented circumferential ring on a propeller, or a propeller acting as rotor of an electric motor
    • 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
    • B63H2025/425—Propulsive elements, other than jets, substantially used for steering or dynamic anchoring only, with means for retracting, or otherwise moving to a rest position outside the water flow around the hull
    • 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

Definitions

  • the invention relates to a submarine with the features specified in the preamble of claim 1.
  • Rudder systems of larger vessels which include not only surface vessels but also military submarines, develop a rudder effect only from a comparatively high minimum speed of the vehicle.
  • the change of direction of the vessel caused by these rudder systems takes place at relatively large curve radii.
  • the submarine according to the invention which is typically but not necessarily a manned submarine, has a pressure body which is at least partially surrounded by an outer skin.
  • the submarine is equipped with a propeller main drive, which is arranged in the usual way at the rear of the submarine.
  • the stern of the submarine can be provided with a steering gear, with which the submarine is controlled during normal driving.
  • the submarine additionally has at least one auxiliary drive.
  • auxiliary drive a so-called in-line thruster, which is movable from a rest position in a space between the pressure body and the outer skin of the submarine in a working position outside the outer skin.
  • An inline thruster is to be understood as meaning an electrically driven propeller drive in which a stator is integrated in an annular housing.
  • a ring-shaped hollow rotor is rotatably mounted, which thus forms a water-permeable tunnel, on whose inner circumference propeller blades are arranged, which extend in the direction of a central axis of the rotor.
  • the inline thruster is expediently used only when the submarine according to the invention is to be maneuvered in a confined space when not in operation or at very low rotational speeds of the propeller main drive. In this case, it is moved by an opening formed on the outer skin from the rest position to the working position outside the outer skin. Otherwise, the inline thruster is advantageous always stored in the rest position in the space between the pressure hull and the outer skin so within the boat contour, where it can cause virtually no acoustic signature.
  • the in-line thruster and the mechanics present for the functional operation have no shaft or rod bushings through the pressure body, which would otherwise weaken the pressure hull structure and would require costly seals.
  • the in-line thruster is arranged in the region of a lower side or the keel of the submarine.
  • the arrangement of the inline thruster here is basically arbitrary, although an arrangement at the bow or in the vicinity of the bow of the submarine is preferred because the submarine pulled in such an arrangement of the inline thruster of this quasi can be.
  • An arrangement of the in-line thrusters at the level of the longitudinal axis, ie on the largest width of the submarine, is the same possible to cause a depth change of the submarine by a thrust in the vertical direction.
  • the axial direction of the inline thruster and, consequently, its thrust direction are advantageously adjustable in a plane parallel to a longitudinal axis of the submarine in an angular range of at least 180 °.
  • the inline thruster is expediently rotatably arranged in the working position outside the outer skin in this angular range, preferably steplessly about an axis normal to the longitudinal axis of the submarine, so with the inline thruster at best, a feed of the submarine at any angle to the longitudinal axis of the submarine can be generated.
  • an electric motor or a hydraulic rotary drive is preferably provided, with which the inline thruster is coupled for movement.
  • the use of a hydraulic rotary drive for the inline thruster is advantageous in that it can be arranged in the water-flooded gap between the pressure body and the outer skin with appropriate pressure-resistant design, so that no gear means must be passed through the Druckêtwandung to a arranged within the pressure hull drive but only pressure body bushings for the hydraulic or electrical supply lines must be provided.
  • the rotatable arrangement of the in-line thruster can advantageously take place in a frame on which the inline thruster is rotatably mounted.
  • this frame is suitably pivotally mounted in the space between the pressure body and the outer skin.
  • the rotary drive with which the inline thruster can be rotated in the working position, arranged on the frame.
  • the frame between the pressure body and the outer skin of the submarine is mounted such that an axis about which the frame is pivotable, is designed normal to the longitudinal axis of the submarine and normal to the axis of rotation of the inline thruster.
  • the pivot axis of the frame is aligned in a normal to the longitudinal axis of the submarine aligned cross-sectional plane of the pressure hull.
  • the frame is preferably pivotable through an angle of about 90 °, wherein the axis of rotation about which the inline thruster can be pivoted in its working position, is preferably aligned in the rest position between the pressure body and the outer skin substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis of the submarine and is aligned in the working position substantially normal to this longitudinal axis.
  • the frame can be hydraulically or electrically pivoted.
  • a hydraulically actuated piston-cylinder arrangement acting on the frame or an electric linear drive can be provided.
  • a piston-cylinder arrangement can be pivoted on the boat side between the pressure body and the outer skin, wherein the frame can be pivoted by an extension and retraction of the piston of this arrangement from the rest position to the working position and vice versa.
  • a hydraulic or electrical rotary drive is used to pivot the frame, which is arranged in the space between the pressure hull and the outer skin of the submarine.
  • This rotary drive can act on the pivot axis of the frame directly or, as is preferably provided, be arranged so that its axis of rotation is spaced from the pivot axis of the frame.
  • the frame can be particularly advantageous over a toggle mechanism be motion coupled with the rotary cylinder.
  • the submarine in a further advantageous embodiment, it is provided to arrange on a housing outside of the in-line thruster a cowling, which forms part of the outer skin of the submarine. With this covering part, an opening formed on the outer skin, by means of which the inline thruster is pivoted into its working position outside the outer skin, can be closed.
  • the cowling is expediently plate-shaped and may be made for example of a lightweight fiberglass or carbon fiber composite material.
  • the arrangement of the trim part on the housing of the in-line thruster is advantageous in that, when the in-line thruster is in its rest position, the trim part closes the opening formed on the outer skin, the outside of the trim part being flush with the outside of the outer skin flees.
  • the cowling is expediently so on the housing, d. H. the nozzle of the inline thruster arranged so that its flat sides are aligned substantially parallel to the central axis of the inline thruster. In this way, the cowling produces only a negligible flow resistance when using the inline thruster.
  • the submarine according to the invention has a pressure body 2, wherein an outer skin 4 is arranged at a distance from the pressure body 2 in the region of the underside of the submarine ( Fig. 1 and 2 ).
  • a frame 8 of an auxiliary drive for the submarine arranged in the resulting intermediate space 6 between the pressure body. 2 and the outer skin 4 in the resulting intermediate space 6 between the pressure body. 2 and the outer skin 4 in the resulting intermediate space 6 between the pressure body. 2 and the outer skin 4 arranged.
  • the frame 8 has an elongated box-shaped support structure 10, wherein, in particular from the Fig. 3 to 6 becomes clear, in each case a projection 12 is formed on two parallel to each other aligned longitudinal sides of the structure 10, which extends substantially transversely to the longitudinal extent of the structure 10.
  • the frame 8 is pivotally mounted on an arranged in the intermediate space 6 axis 14.
  • the axis 14 is normal to a longitudinal axis, not shown, of the submarine and normal to a vertical vertical axis of the submarine.
  • a hydraulic rotary drive 18 On a front side 16 of the structure 10, a hydraulic rotary drive 18 is arranged, wherein a rotatable pin 20 of the rotary drive 18 engages in the interior of the structure 10.
  • an inline thruster 22 which is disposed on the side facing away from the end face 16 front side of the structure 10, rotatably coupled to the rotary drive 18.
  • the in-line thruster 22 has a ring-shaped or tubular housing 24 (nozzle), in which a stator, which is likewise not annular, is integrated in the drawing.
  • a rotor 26 is rotatably disposed, being typically surrounded by the stator.
  • the rotor 24 is tubular hollow.
  • Propeller blades 28, which extend essentially radially in the direction of the center of the rotor 26, are arranged on its inner circumference.
  • a hydraulic rotary drive 30 is arranged next to the axis 14 ( Fig. 3 to 5 ).
  • the arrangement of this rotary drive 30 is such that a rotatable pin 32 of the rotary drive 30 is aligned parallel to the axis 14.
  • the rotary drive 30 serves to pivot the frame 8 and the inline thruster 22 arranged thereon.
  • the pin 32 of the rotary drive 30 is coupled in a motion-coupled manner to the frame 8 via a knee-lifting mechanism 34.
  • the toggle mechanism 34 has a first lever 36 and a second lever 38, which are hinged together via a hinge 40.
  • the lever 38 is L-shaped curved.
  • the lever 36 is non-rotatably connected to the pin 32 of the rotary drive 30.
  • the lever 38 is pivotally connected at its end remote from the joint 40 via a hinge 42 with the projection 12 of the frame 8.
  • the frame 8 with the inline thruster 22 arranged thereon is arranged completely in the rest position in the intermediate space 6 between the pressure body 2 and the outer skin 4, wherein a trim part 44 arranged essentially tangentially on the outside of the housing 24 of the inline thruster 22 a formed on the outer skin 4 opening 46 closes ( Fig. 3 ).
  • the frame 8 with the inline thruster 22 is pivoted continuously until the inline thruster 22 is in its working position outside the outer skin 4 ( 4 to 6 ).
  • the rotational movement of the pin 32 of the rotary drive 30 is converted via the knee lever mechanism 34 in a pivoting movement of the frame 8 about the axis 14.
  • the in-line thruster 22 In the working position ( Fig. 6 ), the in-line thruster 22 is aligned in a position required for maneuvering ( FIG. 6 to FIG. 10 ). This is done by appropriate actuation of the hydraulic rotary drive 18, which is rotatably connected to the inline thruster 22 in a corresponding manner. If the in-line thruster 22 is to be pivoted from its working position back into its rest position in the intermediate space 6 between the pressure body 2 and the outer skin 4, it is first necessary to rotate the in-line thruster 22 so that the lining part 44 is normal to the pivoting plane the frame 8 is arranged and is arranged with respect to the Verschwenkweg behind the inline thruster 22. Subsequently, the pivoting of the frame 8 as described above takes place only in the opposite direction.

Landscapes

  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Mechanical Engineering (AREA)
  • Chemical & Material Sciences (AREA)
  • Combustion & Propulsion (AREA)
  • Ocean & Marine Engineering (AREA)
  • Aviation & Aerospace Engineering (AREA)
  • Other Liquid Machine Or Engine Such As Wave Power Use (AREA)
  • Laying Of Electric Cables Or Lines Outside (AREA)

Abstract

The submarine has a pressure body (2) at least partially shrouded by an outer skin (4). The submarine has a main propeller drive and an auxiliary drive as an in-line thruster (22). The auxiliary drive can be moved from a rest position in the space (6) between the pressure body and the outer skin for deployment into the active position outside the skin at the under side of the submarine. The auxiliary drive is on a swing frame (8) and is coupled to a hydraulic or electric rotary drive (18). The auxiliary drive has a cladding (44), forming part of the outer skin.

Description

Beschreibungdescription

Die Erfindung betrifft ein Unterseeboot mit den im Oberbegriff des Anspruchs 1 angegebenen Merkmalen.The invention relates to a submarine with the features specified in the preamble of claim 1.

Ruderanlagen größerer Wasserfahrzeuge, zu denen neben Überwasserschiffen auch militärische Unterseeboote zählen, entwickeln erst ab einer vergleichsweise großen Mindestgeschwindigkeit des Fahrzeugs eine Ruderwirkung. Darüber hinaus erfolgen die von diesen Ruderanlagen hervorgerufenen Richtungswechsel des Wasserfahrzeugs bei verhältnismäßig großen Kurvenradien.Rudder systems of larger vessels, which include not only surface vessels but also military submarines, develop a rudder effect only from a comparatively high minimum speed of the vehicle. In addition, the change of direction of the vessel caused by these rudder systems takes place at relatively large curve radii.

Um bei sehr geringen Geschwindigkeiten überhaupt manövrierbar zu sein, sind Überwasserschiffe bekannt, die neben einem Propellerhauptantrieb über so genannte Bug-Strahlruder als Hilfsantrieb verfügen. Die Bug-Strahlruder ermöglichen ein sensibleres Manövrieren dieser Schiffe z. B. bei Anlegemanövern. Allerdings können sie die Fahreigenschaften des Schiffes bei normalem Fahrbetrieb in unerwünschter Weise beeinflussen. Während bei Überwasserschiffen durch diesen Effekt primär nur die Strömungsverhältnisse längs des Schiffrumpfes nachteilig beeinflusst werden, was jedoch so gering ist, das die insoweit mehr aufzubringende Antriebsleistung vernachlässigbar ist, bringt die dadurch erfolgte Strömungsbehinderung eine nicht unerhebliche Geräuschentwicklung mit sich. Dies ist bei Überwasserschiffen kein Nachteil, bei militärischen Unterseebooten, die jedoch nahezu ausschließlich über ihre akustische Signatur geortet werden können, ist dies ein ganz wesentliches Problem.In order to be able to maneuver at very low speeds, surface ships are known, which in addition to a propeller main drive have so-called bow thrusters as an auxiliary drive. The bow thrusters allow a more sensitive maneuvering of these ships z. B. at landing maneuvers. However, they can affect the driving characteristics of the ship in normal driving in an undesirable manner. While with overwater vessels by this effect primarily only the flow conditions along the hull are adversely affected, but what is so small that the extent more applied drive power is negligible, the resulting flow obstruction brings a not inconsiderable noise with it. This is not a disadvantage in surface ships, but in military submarines, which can be located almost exclusively on their acoustic signature, this is a very significant problem.

Vor diesem Hintergrund ist es die Aufgabe der Erfindung, ein Unterseeboot mit einem Hilfsantrieb zur Verbesserung der Manövrierfähigkeit zu schaffen, das gegenüber Unterseebooten ohne einen solchen Hilfsantrieb vergleichbare akustische Signatureigenschaften aufweist.Against this background, it is the object of the invention to provide a submarine with an auxiliary drive for improving the maneuverability, which has comparable acoustic signature properties to submarines without such an auxiliary drive.

Gelöst wird diese Aufgabe durch ein Unterseeboot mit den in Anspruch 1 angegebenen Merkmalen. Vorteilhafte Weiterbildungen dieses Unterseeboots ergeben sich aus den Unteransprüchen, der nachfolgenden Beschreibung sowie der Zeichnung.This object is achieved by a submarine with the features specified in claim 1. Advantageous developments of this submarine result from the dependent claims, the following description and the drawings.

Das erfindungsgemäße Unterseeboot, welches typischerweise aber nicht notwendigerweise ein bemanntes Unterseeboot ist, weist einen Druckkörper auf, der zumindest teilweise von einer Außenhaut umgeben ist. Für den normalen Fahrbetrieb ist das Unterseeboot mit einem Propellerhauptantrieb ausgestattet, der in üblicher Weise heckseitig des Unterseeboots angeordnet ist. Zudem kann heckseitig des Unterseeboots eine Ruderanlage vorgesehen sein, mit der das Unterseeboot bei normaler Fahrt gesteuert wird.The submarine according to the invention, which is typically but not necessarily a manned submarine, has a pressure body which is at least partially surrounded by an outer skin. For normal driving, the submarine is equipped with a propeller main drive, which is arranged in the usual way at the rear of the submarine. In addition, the stern of the submarine can be provided with a steering gear, with which the submarine is controlled during normal driving.

Zum Manövrieren auf der Stelle oder bei geringsten Fahrtgeschwindigkeiten weist das Unterseeboot zusätzlich mindestens einen Hilfsantrieb auf. Hierbei ist es die Grundidee der Erfindung, als Hilfsantrieb einen so genannten Inline-Thruster zu verwenden, der von einer Ruheposition in einem Zwischenraum zwischen dem Druckkörper und der Außenhaut des Unterseeboots in einer Arbeitsposition außerhalb der Außenhaut bewegbar ist.For maneuvering on the spot or at the lowest speeds, the submarine additionally has at least one auxiliary drive. Here, it is the basic idea of the invention to use as auxiliary drive a so-called in-line thruster, which is movable from a rest position in a space between the pressure body and the outer skin of the submarine in a working position outside the outer skin.

Unter einem Inline-Thruster ist ein elektrisch angetriebener Propellerantrieb zu verstehen, bei dem in einem ringförmigen Gehäuse ein Stator integriert ist. In dem Bereich des Gehäuses, in dem der Stator angeordnet ist, ist ein ringförmig hohler Rotor drehbar gelagert, der so einen wasserdurchlässigen Tunnel bildet, an dessen Innenumfang Propellerblätter angeordnet sind, die sich in Richtung einer Mittelachse des Rotors erstrecken. Es liegt also ein Antrieb vor, bei dem der Propeller ohne Verwendung von Getriebemitteln direkt von einem Antriebsmotor angetrieben wird, was insofern vorteilhaft ist, als dies zu einem vergleichsweise hohen Wirkungsgrad bei einer sehr geringen akustischen Signatur des Hilfsantriebs führt.An inline thruster is to be understood as meaning an electrically driven propeller drive in which a stator is integrated in an annular housing. In the region of the housing in which the stator is arranged, a ring-shaped hollow rotor is rotatably mounted, which thus forms a water-permeable tunnel, on whose inner circumference propeller blades are arranged, which extend in the direction of a central axis of the rotor. Thus, there is a drive in which the propeller without the use of transmission means is driven directly by a drive motor, which is advantageous in that it leads to a relatively high efficiency with a very low acoustic signature of the auxiliary drive.

Der Inline-Thruster wird zweckmäßigerweise nur dann eingesetzt, wenn das erfindungsgemäße Unterseeboot bei Nichtbetrieb oder bei sehr geringen Drehzahlen des Propellerhauptantriebs vorzugsweise auf engstem Raum manövriert werden soll. In diesem Fall wird er durch eine an der Außenhaut ausgebildete Öffnung von der Ruheposition in die Arbeitsposition außerhalb der Außenhaut bewegt. Ansonsten ist der Inline-Thruster vorteilhaft immer in der Ruheposition in dem Zwischenraum zwischen dem Druckkörper und der Außenhaut also innerhalb der Bootskontur gelagert, wo er praktisch keine akustische Signatur verursachen kann.The inline thruster is expediently used only when the submarine according to the invention is to be maneuvered in a confined space when not in operation or at very low rotational speeds of the propeller main drive. In this case, it is moved by an opening formed on the outer skin from the rest position to the working position outside the outer skin. Otherwise, the inline thruster is advantageous always stored in the rest position in the space between the pressure hull and the outer skin so within the boat contour, where it can cause virtually no acoustic signature.

Vorteilhaft weist der Inline-Thruster und die für den funktionalen Betrieb vorhandene Mechanik keine Wellen- oder Gestängedurchführungen durch den Druckkörper auf, die die Druckkörperstruktur ansonsten schwächen würden und aufwändige Abdichtungen erforderlich machen würden.Advantageously, the in-line thruster and the mechanics present for the functional operation have no shaft or rod bushings through the pressure body, which would otherwise weaken the pressure hull structure and would require costly seals.

Vorzugsweise ist der Inline-Thruster im Bereich einer Unterseite bzw. des Kiels des Unterseebootes angeordnet. Bezogen auf die Längsausdehnung des Unterseeboots ist die Anordnung des Inline-Thrusters hierbei grundsätzlich beliebig, wobei allerdings eine Anordnung am Bug bzw. in der Nähe des Bugs des Unterseeboots bevorzugt wird, da das Unterseeboot bei einer solchen Anordnung des Inline-Thrusters von diesem quasi gezogen werden kann. Eine Anordnung des Inline-Thrusters in Höhe der Längsachse, d. h. auf größter Breite des Unterseeboots, ist ebenso möglich, um durch einen Schub in vertikaler Richtung eine Tiefenänderung des Unterseeboots zu bewirken.Preferably, the in-line thruster is arranged in the region of a lower side or the keel of the submarine. With regard to the longitudinal extent of the submarine, the arrangement of the inline thruster here is basically arbitrary, although an arrangement at the bow or in the vicinity of the bow of the submarine is preferred because the submarine pulled in such an arrangement of the inline thruster of this quasi can be. An arrangement of the in-line thrusters at the level of the longitudinal axis, ie on the largest width of the submarine, is the same possible to cause a depth change of the submarine by a thrust in the vertical direction.

Zum Manövrieren ist die Achsrichtung des Inline-Thrusters und damit einhergehend seine Schubrichtung vorteilhaft in einer Ebene parallel zu einer Längsachse des Unterseeboots in einem Winkelbereich von zumindest 180 ° einstellbar. Hierzu ist der Inline-Thruster zweckmäßigerweise in der Arbeitsposition außerhalb der Außenhaut in diesen Winkelbereich vorzugsweise stufenlos um eine Achse normal zu der Längsachse des Unterseeboots drehbar angeordnet, sodass mit dem Inline-Thruster günstigstenfalls ein Vorschub des Unterseeboots in einem beliebigen Winkel zu der Längsachse des Unterseeboots erzeugt werden kann.For maneuvering, the axial direction of the inline thruster and, consequently, its thrust direction are advantageously adjustable in a plane parallel to a longitudinal axis of the submarine in an angular range of at least 180 °. For this purpose, the inline thruster is expediently rotatably arranged in the working position outside the outer skin in this angular range, preferably steplessly about an axis normal to the longitudinal axis of the submarine, so with the inline thruster at best, a feed of the submarine at any angle to the longitudinal axis of the submarine can be generated.

Als Antrieb zum Verdrehen des Inline-Thrusters ist bevorzugt ein elektrischer Motor oder ein hydraulischer Drehantrieb vorgesehen, mit dem der Inline-Thruster bewegungsgekoppelt ist. Die Verwendung eines hydraulischen Drehantriebs für den Inline-Thruster ist insofern vorteilhaft, als er bei entsprechender druckfester Auslegung in dem wassergefluteten Zwischenraum zwischen dem Druckkörper und der Außenhaut angeordnet werden kann, sodass keine Getriebemittel durch die Druckkörperwandung zu einem innerhalb des Druckkörpers angeordneten Antrieb geführt werden müssen sondern lediglich Druckkörperdurchführungen für die hydraulischen bzw. elektrischen Versorgungsleitungen zur Verfügung gestellt werden müssen.As drive for rotating the inline thruster, an electric motor or a hydraulic rotary drive is preferably provided, with which the inline thruster is coupled for movement. The use of a hydraulic rotary drive for the inline thruster is advantageous in that it can be arranged in the water-flooded gap between the pressure body and the outer skin with appropriate pressure-resistant design, so that no gear means must be passed through the Druckkörperwandung to a arranged within the pressure hull drive but only pressure body bushings for the hydraulic or electrical supply lines must be provided.

Die drehbare Anordnung des Inline-Thrusters kann vorteilhaft in einem Gestell erfolgen, an dem der Inline-Thruster drehbar gelagert ist. Um den Inline-Thruster von seiner Ruheposition zwischen dem Druckkörper und der Außenhaut des Unterseeboots in seiner Arbeitsposition außerhalb der Außenhaut bewegen zu können, ist dieses Gestell zweckmäßigerweise in dem Zwischenraum zwischen dem Druckkörper und der Außenhaut schwenkbar gelagert. Typischerweise ist bei dieser Ausgestaltung auch der Drehantrieb, mit dem der Inline-Thruster in der Arbeitsposition verdreht werden kann, an dem Gestell angeordnet.The rotatable arrangement of the in-line thruster can advantageously take place in a frame on which the inline thruster is rotatably mounted. In order to move the inline thruster from its rest position between the pressure hull and the outer skin of the submarine in its working position outside the outer skin, this frame is suitably pivotally mounted in the space between the pressure body and the outer skin. Typically, in this embodiment also the rotary drive, with which the inline thruster can be rotated in the working position, arranged on the frame.

Bevorzugt ist das Gestell zwischen dem Druckkörper und der Außenhaut des Unterseeboots derart gelagert, dass eine Achse, um die das Gestell schwenkbar ist, normal zur Längsachse des Unterseeboots und normal zur Drehachse des Inline-Thrusters ausgelegt ist. Demzufolge ist die Schwenkachse des Gestells in einer normal zur Längsachse des Unterseeboots ausgerichteten Querschnittsebene des Druckkörpers ausgerichtet. Das Gestell ist vorzugsweise um einen Winkel von etwa 90° schwenkbar, wobei die Drehachse, um die der Inline-Thruster in seiner Arbeitsposition verschwenkt werden kann, bevorzugt in der Ruheposition zwischen dem Druckkörper und der Außenhaut im Wesentlichen parallel zur Längsachse des Unterseeboots ausgerichtet ist und in der Arbeitsposition im Wesentlichen normal zu dieser Längsachse ausgerichtet ist.Preferably, the frame between the pressure body and the outer skin of the submarine is mounted such that an axis about which the frame is pivotable, is designed normal to the longitudinal axis of the submarine and normal to the axis of rotation of the inline thruster. Accordingly, the pivot axis of the frame is aligned in a normal to the longitudinal axis of the submarine aligned cross-sectional plane of the pressure hull. The frame is preferably pivotable through an angle of about 90 °, wherein the axis of rotation about which the inline thruster can be pivoted in its working position, is preferably aligned in the rest position between the pressure body and the outer skin substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis of the submarine and is aligned in the working position substantially normal to this longitudinal axis.

Vorteilhaft kann das Gestell hydraulisch oder elektrisch verschwenkbar sein. In diesem Zusammenhang kann eine an dem Gestell angreifende hydraulisch betätigte Kolben-Zylinder-Anordnung oder ein elektrischer Linearantrieb vorgesehen sein. So kann eine Kolben-Zylinder-Anordnung bootsseitig zwischen dem Druckkörper und der Außenhaut schwenkbar angelenkt sein, wobei das Gestell durch ein Aus- und Einfahren des Kolbens dieser Anordnung von der Ruheposition in die Arbeitsposition und umgekehrt verschwenkt werden kann. Vorzugsweise wird zum Verschwenken des Gestells allerdings ein hydraulischer oder elektrischer Drehantrieb verwendet, der in dem Zwischenraum zwischen dem Druckkörper und der Außenhaut des Unterseeboots angeordnet ist. Dieser Drehantrieb kann an der Schwenkachse des Gestells direkt angreifen oder, wie es bevorzugt vorgesehen ist, so angeordnet sein, dass seine Drehachse beabstandet von der Schwenkachse des Gestells angeordnet ist. In diesem Fall kann das Gestell besonders vorteilhaft über eine Kniehebelmechanik mit dem Drehzylinder bewegungsgekoppelt sein.Advantageously, the frame can be hydraulically or electrically pivoted. In this connection, a hydraulically actuated piston-cylinder arrangement acting on the frame or an electric linear drive can be provided. Thus, a piston-cylinder arrangement can be pivoted on the boat side between the pressure body and the outer skin, wherein the frame can be pivoted by an extension and retraction of the piston of this arrangement from the rest position to the working position and vice versa. Preferably, however, a hydraulic or electrical rotary drive is used to pivot the frame, which is arranged in the space between the pressure hull and the outer skin of the submarine. This rotary drive can act on the pivot axis of the frame directly or, as is preferably provided, be arranged so that its axis of rotation is spaced from the pivot axis of the frame. In this case, the frame can be particularly advantageous over a toggle mechanism be motion coupled with the rotary cylinder.

In einer weiteren vorteilhaften Weiterbildung des erfindungsgemäßen Unterseeboots ist es vorgesehen, an einer Gehäuseaußenseite des Inline-Thrusters ein Verkleidungsteil anzuordnen, das einen Teil der Außenhaut des Unterseeboots bildet. Mit diesem Verkleidungsteil kann eine an der Außenhaut ausgebildete Öffnung, durch die der Inline-Thruster in seine Arbeitsposition außerhalb der Außenhaut verschwenkt wird, verschlossen werden. Das Verkleidungsteil ist zweckmäßigerweise plattenförmig ausgebildet und kann beispielsweise aus einem leichten Glasfaser- oder Kohlefaserverbundwerkstoff hergestellt sein. Die Anordnung des Verkleidungsteils an dem Gehäuse des Inline-Thrusters ist vorteilhaft so, dass das Verkleidungsteil dann, wenn sich der Inline-Thruster in seiner Ruheposition befindet, die an der Außenhaut ausgebildete Öffnung verschließt, wobei die Außenseite des Verkleidungsteils mit der Außenseite der Außenhaut bündig fluchtet. Darüber hinaus ist das Verkleidungsteil zweckmäßigerweise so an dem Gehäuse, d. h. der Düse des Inline-Thrusters angeordnet, dass seine Flachseiten im Wesentlichen parallel zur Mittelachse des Inline-Thrusters ausgerichtet sind. Auf diese Weise erzeugt das Verkleidungsteil bei Einsatz des Inline-Thrusters lediglich einen zu vernachlässigenden Strömungswiderstand.In a further advantageous embodiment of the submarine according to the invention, it is provided to arrange on a housing outside of the in-line thruster a cowling, which forms part of the outer skin of the submarine. With this covering part, an opening formed on the outer skin, by means of which the inline thruster is pivoted into its working position outside the outer skin, can be closed. The cowling is expediently plate-shaped and may be made for example of a lightweight fiberglass or carbon fiber composite material. The arrangement of the trim part on the housing of the in-line thruster is advantageous in that, when the in-line thruster is in its rest position, the trim part closes the opening formed on the outer skin, the outside of the trim part being flush with the outside of the outer skin flees. In addition, the cowling is expediently so on the housing, d. H. the nozzle of the inline thruster arranged so that its flat sides are aligned substantially parallel to the central axis of the inline thruster. In this way, the cowling produces only a negligible flow resistance when using the inline thruster.

Nachfolgend ist das erfindungsgemäße Unterseeboot anhand eines in der Zeichnung dargestellten Ausführungsbeispiels näher erläutert. In der Zeichnung zeigt:

Fig. 1
schematisch in einer Seitenansicht einen teilgeschnittenen Bereich eines Unterseeboots zwischen dem Druckkörper und der Außenhaut mit einem dort ausgefahrenen Inline- Thruster,
Fig. 2
die Anordnung nach Fig. 1 in einer Frontansicht,
Fig. 3
in schematischer Darstellung den in einem Gestell schwenkbar gelagerten Inline-Thruster nach Fig. 1 in einer ersten Schwenkstellung,
Fig. 4
die Anordnung nach Fig. 3 mit dem Inline-Thruster in einer zweiten Schwenkstellung,
Fig. 5
die Anordnung nach Fig. 3 mit einem Inline-Thruster in ei- ner dritten Schwenkstellung,
Fig. 6
die Anordnung nach Fig. 3 mit dem Inline-Thruster in einer vierten Schwenkstellung,
Fig. 7
die Anordnung nach Fig. 6 mit dem Inline-Thruster in einer ersten Drehstellung,
Fig. 8
die Anordnung nach Fig. 6 mit dem Inline-Thruster in einer zweiten Drehstellung,
Fig. 9
die Anordnung nach Fig. 6 mit dem Inline-Thruster in einer dritten Drehstellung und
Fig. 10
die Anordnung nach Fig. 6 mit dem Inline-Thruster in einer vierten Drehstellung.
Below, the submarine according to the invention is explained in more detail with reference to an embodiment shown in the drawing. In the drawing shows:
Fig. 1
schematically in a side view a partially cut portion of a submarine between the pressure hull and the outer skin with an inline thruster extended there,
Fig. 2
the arrangement after Fig. 1 in a front view,
Fig. 3
in a schematic representation of the pivotally mounted in a frame inline thruster Fig. 1 in a first pivot position,
Fig. 4
the arrangement after Fig. 3 with the inline thruster in a second pivot position,
Fig. 5
the arrangement after Fig. 3 with an inline thruster in a third pivot position,
Fig. 6
the arrangement after Fig. 3 with the inline thruster in a fourth pivot position,
Fig. 7
the arrangement after Fig. 6 with the inline thruster in a first rotational position,
Fig. 8
the arrangement after Fig. 6 with the inline thruster in a second rotational position,
Fig. 9
the arrangement after Fig. 6 with the inline thruster in a third rotational position and
Fig. 10
the arrangement after Fig. 6 with the inline thruster in a fourth rotational position.

Das erfindungsgemäße Unterseeboot weist einen Druckkörper 2 auf, wobei im Bereich der Unterseite des Unterseeboots beabstandet von dem Druckkörper 2 eine Außenhaut 4 angeordnet ist (Fig. 1 und 2). In dem so entstehenden Zwischenraum 6 zwischen dem Druckkörper 2 und der Außenhaut 4 ist ein Gestell 8 eines Hilfsantriebs für das Unterseeboot angeordnet.The submarine according to the invention has a pressure body 2, wherein an outer skin 4 is arranged at a distance from the pressure body 2 in the region of the underside of the submarine ( Fig. 1 and 2 ). In the resulting intermediate space 6 between the pressure body. 2 and the outer skin 4 is a frame 8 of an auxiliary drive for the submarine arranged.

Das Gestell 8 weist ein längliches kastenförmiges Tragwerk 10 auf, wobei, wie insbesondere aus den Fig. 3 bis 6 deutlich wird, an zwei parallel zu einander ausgerichteten Längsseiten des Tragwerks 10 jeweils ein Vorsprung 12 ausgebildet ist, der sich im Wesentlichen quer zur Längsausdehnung des Tragwerks 10 erstreckt. Im Bereich der von dem Tragwerk 10 abgewandten Enden der Vorsprünge 12 ist das Gestell 8 schwenkbeweglich an einer in dem Zwischenraum 6 angeordneten Achse 14 gelagert. Die Achse 14 ist normal zu einer nicht dargestellten Längsachse des Unterseeboots und normal zu einer hierzu senkrechten vertikalen Achse des Unterseeboots ausgerichtet.The frame 8 has an elongated box-shaped support structure 10, wherein, in particular from the Fig. 3 to 6 becomes clear, in each case a projection 12 is formed on two parallel to each other aligned longitudinal sides of the structure 10, which extends substantially transversely to the longitudinal extent of the structure 10. In the region of the ends facing away from the support structure 10 of the projections 12, the frame 8 is pivotally mounted on an arranged in the intermediate space 6 axis 14. The axis 14 is normal to a longitudinal axis, not shown, of the submarine and normal to a vertical vertical axis of the submarine.

An einer Stirnseite 16 des Tragwerks 10 ist ein hydraulischer Drehantrieb 18 angeordnet, wobei ein drehbarer Zapfen 20 des Drehantriebs 18 in das Innere des Tragwerks 10 eingreift. Über den Zapfen 20 ist ein Inline-Thruster 22, der an der von der Stirnseite 16 abgewandten Stirnseite des Tragwerks 10 angeordnet ist, mit dem Drehantrieb 18 drehbeweglich gekoppelt.On a front side 16 of the structure 10, a hydraulic rotary drive 18 is arranged, wherein a rotatable pin 20 of the rotary drive 18 engages in the interior of the structure 10. About the pin 20 is an inline thruster 22 which is disposed on the side facing away from the end face 16 front side of the structure 10, rotatably coupled to the rotary drive 18.

Der Inline-Thruster 22 weist ein ring- bzw. röhrenförmiges Gehäuse 24 (Düse) auf, in dem ein in der Zeichnung nicht erkennbarer ebenfalls ringförmig ausgebildeter Stator integriert ist. In dem Gehäuse 24 ist ein Rotor 26 drehbeweglich angeordnet, wobei er typischerweise von dem Stator umgeben ist. Der Rotor 24 ist rohrförmig hohl ausgebildet. An seinem Innenumfang sind Propellerblätter 28 angeordnet, die sich im Wesentlichen radial in Richtung der Mitte des Rotors 26 erstrecken.The in-line thruster 22 has a ring-shaped or tubular housing 24 (nozzle), in which a stator, which is likewise not annular, is integrated in the drawing. In the housing 24, a rotor 26 is rotatably disposed, being typically surrounded by the stator. The rotor 24 is tubular hollow. Propeller blades 28, which extend essentially radially in the direction of the center of the rotor 26, are arranged on its inner circumference.

In dem Zwischenraum 6 zwischen dem Druckkörper 2 und der Außenhaut 4 ist neben der Achse 14 auch ein hydraulischer Drehantrieb 30 angeordnet (Fig. 3 bis 5). Die Anordnung dieses Drehantriebs 30 ist derart, dass ein drehbarer Zapfen 32 des Drehantriebs 30 parallel zu der Achse 14 ausgerichtet ist. Der Drehantrieb 30 dient zum Verschwenken des Gestells 8 und des daran angeordneten Inline-Thrusters 22. Hierzu ist der Zapfen 32 des Drehantriebs 30 über eine Kniehebemechanik 34 mit dem Gestell 8 bewegungsgekoppelt.In the intermediate space 6 between the pressure body 2 and the outer skin 4, a hydraulic rotary drive 30 is arranged next to the axis 14 ( Fig. 3 to 5 ). The arrangement of this rotary drive 30 is such that a rotatable pin 32 of the rotary drive 30 is aligned parallel to the axis 14. The rotary drive 30 serves to pivot the frame 8 and the inline thruster 22 arranged thereon. For this purpose, the pin 32 of the rotary drive 30 is coupled in a motion-coupled manner to the frame 8 via a knee-lifting mechanism 34.

Die Kniehebelmechanik 34 weist einen ersten Hebel 36 und einen zweiten Hebel 38 auf, die miteinander über ein Gelenk 40 gelenkig verbunden sind. Der Hebel 38 ist L-förmig gekrümmt ausgebildet. An dem von dem Gelenk 40 abgewandten Endbereich ist der Hebel 36 drehfest mit dem Zapfen 32 des Drehantriebs 30 verbunden. Der Hebel 38 ist an seinem von dem Gelenk 40 abgewandten Endbereich über ein Gelenk 42 schwenkbeweglich mit dem Vorsprung 12 des Gestells 8 verbunden.The toggle mechanism 34 has a first lever 36 and a second lever 38, which are hinged together via a hinge 40. The lever 38 is L-shaped curved. At the end region facing away from the joint 40, the lever 36 is non-rotatably connected to the pin 32 of the rotary drive 30. The lever 38 is pivotally connected at its end remote from the joint 40 via a hinge 42 with the projection 12 of the frame 8.

Die Funktionsweise des Hilfsantriebs des erfindungsgemäßen Unterseeboots ist wie folgt:The operation of the auxiliary drive of the submarine according to the invention is as follows:

Zunächst ist das Gestell 8 mit dem daran angeordneten Inline-Thruster 22 in der Ruheposition vollständig in dem Zwischenraum 6 zwischen dem Druckkörper 2 und der Außenhaut 4 angeordnet, wobei ein im Wesentlichen tangential an der Außenseite des Gehäuses 24 des Inline-Thrusters 22 angeordnetes Verkleidungsteil 44 eine an der Außenhaut 4 ausgebildete Öffnung 46 verschließt (Fig. 3).First, the frame 8 with the inline thruster 22 arranged thereon is arranged completely in the rest position in the intermediate space 6 between the pressure body 2 and the outer skin 4, wherein a trim part 44 arranged essentially tangentially on the outside of the housing 24 of the inline thruster 22 a formed on the outer skin 4 opening 46 closes ( Fig. 3 ).

Durch Betätigen des Drehantriebs 30 wird das Gestell 8 mit dem Inline-Thruster 22 stufenlos verschwenkt, bis sich der Inline-Thruster 22 in seiner Arbeitsposition außerhalb der Außenhaut 4 befindet (Fig. 4 bis 6). Hierbei wird die Drehbewegung des Zapfens 32 des Drehantriebs 30 über die Kniehebelmechanik 34 in eine Schwenkbewegung des Gestells 8 um die Achse 14 umgewandelt.By operating the rotary drive 30, the frame 8 with the inline thruster 22 is pivoted continuously until the inline thruster 22 is in its working position outside the outer skin 4 ( 4 to 6 ). Here, the rotational movement of the pin 32 of the rotary drive 30 is converted via the knee lever mechanism 34 in a pivoting movement of the frame 8 about the axis 14.

In der Arbeitsposition (Fig. 6) wird der Inline-Thruster 22 in eine für das Manövrieren erforderliche Position ausgerichtet (Fig. 6 bis Fig. 10). Dies erfolgt durch entsprechende Betätigung des hydraulischen Drehantriebs 18, der mit dem Inline-Thruster 22 in entsprechender Weise drehbeweglich verbunden ist. Soll der Inline-Thruster 22 von seiner Arbeitsposition wieder zurück in seine Ruheposition in dem Zwischenraum 6 zwischen dem Druckkörper 2 und der Außenhaut 4 verschwenkt werden, ist es zunächst erforderlich, den Inline-Thruster 22 so zu drehen, dass das Verkleidungsteil 44 normal zur Schwenkebene des Gestells 8 angeordnet ist und bezogen auf den Verschwenkweg hinter dem Inline-Thruster 22 angeordnet ist. Anschließend erfolgt das Verschwenken des Gestells 8 wie oben beschrieben nur in umgekehrter Richtung.In the working position ( Fig. 6 ), the in-line thruster 22 is aligned in a position required for maneuvering ( FIG. 6 to FIG. 10 ). This is done by appropriate actuation of the hydraulic rotary drive 18, which is rotatably connected to the inline thruster 22 in a corresponding manner. If the in-line thruster 22 is to be pivoted from its working position back into its rest position in the intermediate space 6 between the pressure body 2 and the outer skin 4, it is first necessary to rotate the in-line thruster 22 so that the lining part 44 is normal to the pivoting plane the frame 8 is arranged and is arranged with respect to the Verschwenkweg behind the inline thruster 22. Subsequently, the pivoting of the frame 8 as described above takes place only in the opposite direction.

BezugszeichenlisteLIST OF REFERENCE NUMBERS

2 -2 -
Druckkörperpressure vessels
4 -4 -
Außenhautshell
6 -6 -
Zwischenraumgap
8 -8th -
Gestellframe
10 -10 -
TragwerkStructure
12 -12 -
Vorsprunghead Start
14 -14 -
Achseaxis
16 -16 -
Stirnseitefront
18 -18 -
Drehantriebrotary drive
20 -20 -
Zapfenspigot
22 -22 -
Inline-ThrusterInline Thruster
24 -24 -
Gehäusecasing
26 -26 -
Rotorrotor
28 -28 -
Propellerblattpropeller blade
30 -30 -
Drehantriebrotary drive
32 -32 -
Zapfenspigot
34 -34 -
KniehebelmechanikToggle mechanism
36 -36 -
Hebellever
38 -38 -
Hebellever
40 -40 -
Gelenkjoint
42 -42 -
Gelenkjoint
44 -44 -
Verkleidungsteilcowling
46 -46 -
Öffnungopening

Claims (10)

Unterseeboot mit einem Druckkörper (2) und mit einem diesen zumindest teilweise umgebenden Außenhaut (4), welches einen Propellerhauptantrieb sowie zumindest einen Hilfsantrieb aufweist, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der Hilfsantrieb ein Inline-Thruster (22) ist, der von einer Ruheposition in einem Zwischenraum (6) zwischen dem Druckkörper (2) und der Außenhaut (4) in eine Arbeitsposition außerhalb der Außenhaut (4) bewegbar ist.Submarine with a pressure hull (2) and with an at least partially surrounding outer skin (4), which has a propeller main drive and at least one auxiliary drive, characterized in that the auxiliary drive is an in-line thruster (22), which is from a rest position in a space (6) between the pressure body (2) and the outer skin (4) in a working position outside the outer skin (4) is movable. Unterseeboot nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der Inline-Thruster (22) und die für den funktionalen Betrieb vorhandene Mechanik keine Wellen- oder Gestängedurchführungen durch den Druckkörper hat.Submarine according to Claim 1, characterized in that the in-line thruster (22) and the mechanics present for the functional operation have no shaft or rod passages through the pressure body. Unterseeboot nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der Inline-Thruster (22) im Bereich einer Unterseite des Unterseeboots angeordnet ist.Submarine according to claim 1, characterized in that the in-line thruster (22) is arranged in the region of an underside of the submarine. Unterseeboot nach einem der vorangehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Achsrichtung des Inline-Thrusters (22) in einer Ebene parallel zu einer Längsachse des Unterseeboots in einem Winkelbereich von zumindest 180° einstellbar ist.Submarine according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the axial direction of the inline thruster (22) in a plane parallel to a longitudinal axis of the submarine in an angular range of at least 180 ° is adjustable. Unterseeboot nach einem der vorangehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der Inline-Thruster (22) um eine Achse normal zu der Längsachse des Unterseeboots drehbar angeordnet ist.Submarine according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the in-line thruster (22) is rotatable about an axis normal to the longitudinal axis of the submarine. Unterseeboot nach einem der vorangehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der Inline-Thruster (22) mit einem hydraulischen oder elektrischen Drehantrieb (18) bewegungsgekoppelt ist.Submarine according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the inline thruster (22) is coupled for movement with a hydraulic or electric rotary drive (18). Unterseeboot nach einem der vorangehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der Inline-Thruster (22) an einem in dem Zwischenraum (6) zwischen Druckkörper (2) und Außenhaut (4) schwenkbar gelagerten Gestell (8) drehbar gelagert ist.Submarine according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the in-line thruster (22) is rotatably mounted on a frame (8) pivotably mounted in the intermediate space (6) between pressure body (2) and outer skin (4). Unterseeboot nach Anspruch 7, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das Gestell (8) derart gelagert ist, dass eine Schwenkachse des Gestells (8) normal zur Längsachse des Unterseeboots und normal zur Drehachse des Inline-Thrusters (22) ausgerichtet ist.Submarine according to claim 7, characterized in that the frame (8) is mounted such that a pivot axis of the frame (8) is aligned normal to the longitudinal axis of the submarine and normal to the axis of rotation of the in-line thruster (22). Unterseeboot nach einem der Ansprüche 7 oder 8, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das Gestell (8) über eine Kniehebelmechanik (34) mit einem in dem Zwischenraum (6) zwischen Druckkörper (2) und Außenhaut (4) angeordneten hydraulischen Drehantrieb (30) bewegungsgekoppelt ist.Submarine according to one of claims 7 or 8, characterized in that the frame (8) via a toggle mechanism (34) with a in the space (6) between the pressure body (2) and outer skin (4) is arranged hydraulically coupled rotary drive (30) , Unterseeboot nach einem der vorangehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass an einer Gehäuseaußenseite des Inline-Thrusters (22) ein Verkleidungsteil (44) angeordnet ist, das einen Teil der Außenhaut (4) des Unterseeboots bildet.Submarine according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that on a housing outside of the in-line thruster (22) a cowling (44) is arranged, which forms part of the outer skin (4) of the submarine.
EP10003112.9A 2009-04-30 2010-03-24 Submarine Active EP2246252B1 (en)

Applications Claiming Priority (1)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
DE102009019539A DE102009019539B3 (en) 2009-04-30 2009-04-30 submarine

Publications (3)

Publication Number Publication Date
EP2246252A2 true EP2246252A2 (en) 2010-11-03
EP2246252A3 EP2246252A3 (en) 2015-07-22
EP2246252B1 EP2246252B1 (en) 2019-05-08

Family

ID=42562659

Family Applications (1)

Application Number Title Priority Date Filing Date
EP10003112.9A Active EP2246252B1 (en) 2009-04-30 2010-03-24 Submarine

Country Status (3)

Country Link
EP (1) EP2246252B1 (en)
KR (1) KR101258542B1 (en)
DE (1) DE102009019539B3 (en)

Cited By (27)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
EP2548797A1 (en) 2011-07-18 2013-01-23 Sleipner Motor As Retractable thruster
CN103112571A (en) * 2013-03-07 2013-05-22 中国船舶重工集团公司第七○二研究所 Propelling device for submersible
ITTO20130045A1 (en) * 2013-01-18 2014-07-19 P Gevs Srl OUTBOARD PROPULSION SYSTEM FOR VESSELS
EP2757037A1 (en) 2013-01-22 2014-07-23 Sleipner Motor As A foldable element for a retractable thruster and a method for producing such element
CN105109652A (en) * 2015-08-14 2015-12-02 苏州金业船用机械厂 Swing type lateral thruster for ships
CN109305316A (en) * 2018-10-26 2019-02-05 中国舰船研究设计中心 External retractable shaftless propulsion device for ships
CN114013613A (en) * 2021-10-15 2022-02-08 九江海天设备制造有限公司 Unmanned underwater vehicle device with various loads and using method thereof
WO2022050850A2 (en) 2021-03-23 2022-03-10 Sleipner Motor As Retractable thruster
CN114590383A (en) * 2022-02-24 2022-06-07 中国人民解放军海军工程大学 A shaftless propulsion system integrated in an aircraft shell and its control method
GB2607313A (en) * 2021-06-02 2022-12-07 Bae Systems Plc Underwater vessel
EP4098545A1 (en) * 2021-06-02 2022-12-07 BAE SYSTEMS plc Underwater vessel
WO2022254180A1 (en) * 2021-06-02 2022-12-08 Bae Systems Plc Underwater vessel
US11572146B2 (en) 2021-02-25 2023-02-07 Brunswick Corporation Stowable marine propulsion systems
US11591057B2 (en) 2021-02-25 2023-02-28 Brunswick Corporation Propulsion devices and methods of making propulsion devices that align propeller blades for marine vessels
US11603179B2 (en) 2021-02-25 2023-03-14 Brunswick Corporation Marine propulsion device and methods of making marine propulsion device having impact protection
USD983838S1 (en) 2021-06-14 2023-04-18 Brunswick Corporation Cowling for an outboard motor
US11801926B2 (en) 2021-02-25 2023-10-31 Brunswick Corporation Devices and methods for making devices for supporting a propulsor on a marine vessel
US11873071B2 (en) 2021-02-25 2024-01-16 Brunswick Corporation Stowable propulsion devices for marine vessels and methods for making stowable propulsion devices for marine vessels
US11939036B2 (en) 2021-07-15 2024-03-26 Brunswick Corporation Devices and methods for coupling propulsion devices to marine vessels
USD1023889S1 (en) 2022-01-14 2024-04-23 Brunswick Corporation Cowling on a deployable thruster for a marine vessel
USD1023888S1 (en) 2022-01-14 2024-04-23 Brunswick Corporation Cowling on a deployable thruster for a marine vessel
USD1038174S1 (en) 2021-02-10 2024-08-06 Brunswick Corporation Cowling for an outboard motor
USD1042542S1 (en) 2021-06-02 2024-09-17 Brunswick Corporation Cowling for an outboard motor
USD1056956S1 (en) 2022-08-05 2025-01-07 Brunswick Corporation Outboard motor
US12195157B1 (en) 2021-02-25 2025-01-14 Brunswick Corporation Stowable propulsion devices for marine vessel
USD1084030S1 (en) 2023-06-23 2025-07-15 Brunswick Corporation Outboard motor
USD1103216S1 (en) 2021-11-08 2025-11-25 Brunswick Corporation Outboard motor

Families Citing this family (4)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
DE102010054124B4 (en) 2010-12-10 2012-07-26 Howaldtswerke-Deutsche Werft Gmbh submarine
US12428122B1 (en) 2020-08-04 2025-09-30 Brunswick Corporation Methods for a marine vessel with primary and auxiliary propulsion devices
US11851150B2 (en) 2021-02-25 2023-12-26 Brunswick Corporation Propulsion devices with lock devices and methods of making propulsion devices with lock devices for marine vessels
CN115107975A (en) * 2022-08-02 2022-09-27 南京高精船用设备有限公司 A pod type propeller and ship

Family Cites Families (8)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
FR385827A (en) * 1907-12-31 1908-05-26 Es Thomson-Houston Improvements to AC motors
US3030910A (en) * 1960-06-29 1962-04-24 Leslie E Alsager Emergency ship propulsion equipment
FR2652559B1 (en) 1989-09-29 1995-04-28 Guy Fontanille RETRACTABLE OR RETRACTABLE PROPELLER USING A TRAPEZOUIDAL DEVICE WITH DEFORMANT ROTATION GENERATING A RECTILINATED MOVEMENT WITHIN A WELL.
US5108323A (en) * 1990-09-20 1992-04-28 Westinghouse Electric Corp. Deployment system for secondary propulsor unit
US6692319B2 (en) * 2002-03-29 2004-02-17 Alstom Shilling Robotics Thruster for submarine vessels
FR2853620B1 (en) * 2003-04-09 2006-05-05 Max Power RETRACTABLE PROPELLER BY ROTATION
DE10353566A1 (en) * 2003-11-14 2005-06-23 Reinhard Gabriel jet propulsion
DE102005033039A1 (en) * 2005-07-15 2007-01-18 Howaldtswerke-Deutsche Werft Gmbh water craft

Non-Patent Citations (1)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Title
None

Cited By (42)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
EP2548797A1 (en) 2011-07-18 2013-01-23 Sleipner Motor As Retractable thruster
US10293926B2 (en) 2013-01-18 2019-05-21 P-Gevs S.R.L. Propulsion system for a vehicle
ITTO20130045A1 (en) * 2013-01-18 2014-07-19 P Gevs Srl OUTBOARD PROPULSION SYSTEM FOR VESSELS
US9567053B2 (en) 2013-01-18 2017-02-14 P-Gevs S.R.L. Outboard propulsion system for vessels
EP2757037A1 (en) 2013-01-22 2014-07-23 Sleipner Motor As A foldable element for a retractable thruster and a method for producing such element
CN103112571A (en) * 2013-03-07 2013-05-22 中国船舶重工集团公司第七○二研究所 Propelling device for submersible
CN103112571B (en) * 2013-03-07 2015-09-09 中国船舶重工集团公司第七○二研究所 Submersible propelling unit
CN105109652A (en) * 2015-08-14 2015-12-02 苏州金业船用机械厂 Swing type lateral thruster for ships
CN109305316A (en) * 2018-10-26 2019-02-05 中国舰船研究设计中心 External retractable shaftless propulsion device for ships
USD1096848S1 (en) 2021-02-10 2025-10-07 Brunswick Corporation Cowling for an outboard motor
USD1038174S1 (en) 2021-02-10 2024-08-06 Brunswick Corporation Cowling for an outboard motor
USD1079752S1 (en) 2021-02-10 2025-06-17 Brunswick Corporation Cowling for an outboard motor
US12195157B1 (en) 2021-02-25 2025-01-14 Brunswick Corporation Stowable propulsion devices for marine vessel
US12234003B1 (en) 2021-02-25 2025-02-25 Brunswick Corporation Devices and methods for making devices for supporting a propulsor on a marine vessel
US12246812B2 (en) 2021-02-25 2025-03-11 Brunswick Corporation Stowable marine propulsion systems
US11572146B2 (en) 2021-02-25 2023-02-07 Brunswick Corporation Stowable marine propulsion systems
US11591057B2 (en) 2021-02-25 2023-02-28 Brunswick Corporation Propulsion devices and methods of making propulsion devices that align propeller blades for marine vessels
US11603179B2 (en) 2021-02-25 2023-03-14 Brunswick Corporation Marine propulsion device and methods of making marine propulsion device having impact protection
US12060144B1 (en) 2021-02-25 2024-08-13 Brunswick Corporation Stowable propulsion devices for marine vessels and methods for making stowable propulsion devices for marine vessels
US11873071B2 (en) 2021-02-25 2024-01-16 Brunswick Corporation Stowable propulsion devices for marine vessels and methods for making stowable propulsion devices for marine vessels
US11801926B2 (en) 2021-02-25 2023-10-31 Brunswick Corporation Devices and methods for making devices for supporting a propulsor on a marine vessel
US11932369B1 (en) 2021-02-25 2024-03-19 Brunswick Corporation Devices and methods of making devices for coupling propulsors to marine vessels
US11866144B2 (en) 2021-02-25 2024-01-09 Brunswick Corporation Propulsion devices and methods of making propulsion devices that align propeller blades for marine vessels
WO2022050850A2 (en) 2021-03-23 2022-03-10 Sleipner Motor As Retractable thruster
USD1042542S1 (en) 2021-06-02 2024-09-17 Brunswick Corporation Cowling for an outboard motor
GB2607313B (en) * 2021-06-02 2025-07-09 Bae Systems Plc Underwater vessel
USD1069844S1 (en) 2021-06-02 2025-04-08 Brunswick Corporation Cowling for an outboard motor
GB2607313A (en) * 2021-06-02 2022-12-07 Bae Systems Plc Underwater vessel
EP4098545A1 (en) * 2021-06-02 2022-12-07 BAE SYSTEMS plc Underwater vessel
WO2022254180A1 (en) * 2021-06-02 2022-12-08 Bae Systems Plc Underwater vessel
USD983838S1 (en) 2021-06-14 2023-04-18 Brunswick Corporation Cowling for an outboard motor
USD1006828S1 (en) 2021-06-14 2023-12-05 Brunswick Corporation Cowling for an outboard motor
USD1094457S1 (en) 2021-06-14 2025-09-23 Brunswick Corporation Cowling for an outboard motor
US11939036B2 (en) 2021-07-15 2024-03-26 Brunswick Corporation Devices and methods for coupling propulsion devices to marine vessels
CN114013613B (en) * 2021-10-15 2023-03-14 九江海天设备制造有限公司 Unmanned underwater vehicle device with various loads and using method thereof
CN114013613A (en) * 2021-10-15 2022-02-08 九江海天设备制造有限公司 Unmanned underwater vehicle device with various loads and using method thereof
USD1103216S1 (en) 2021-11-08 2025-11-25 Brunswick Corporation Outboard motor
USD1023888S1 (en) 2022-01-14 2024-04-23 Brunswick Corporation Cowling on a deployable thruster for a marine vessel
USD1023889S1 (en) 2022-01-14 2024-04-23 Brunswick Corporation Cowling on a deployable thruster for a marine vessel
CN114590383A (en) * 2022-02-24 2022-06-07 中国人民解放军海军工程大学 A shaftless propulsion system integrated in an aircraft shell and its control method
USD1056956S1 (en) 2022-08-05 2025-01-07 Brunswick Corporation Outboard motor
USD1084030S1 (en) 2023-06-23 2025-07-15 Brunswick Corporation Outboard motor

Also Published As

Publication number Publication date
DE102009019539B3 (en) 2010-11-25
EP2246252B1 (en) 2019-05-08
KR101258542B1 (en) 2013-05-06
KR20100119510A (en) 2010-11-09
EP2246252A3 (en) 2015-07-22

Similar Documents

Publication Publication Date Title
EP2246252B1 (en) Submarine
EP2417019B1 (en) Ship propulsion system
EP2346733B1 (en) Lateral thruster for a vessel
DE69706603T2 (en) Thrust leveler for a watercraft
WO2012035071A1 (en) Method for operating a ship, in particular a cargo ship, with at least one magnus rotor
EP1353841B1 (en) Fast military surface craft
EP2161194B1 (en) Motorised propeller drive for a water vehicle
EP2463195B1 (en) Submarine
DE102012204827A1 (en) Drive unit for watercraft e.g. surfboard, has propeller shaft which is rotatable about propeller shaft axis that is skewed relative on drive shaft rotation axis and is pivoted about drive shaft rotation axis
WO2004050477A1 (en) Watercraft
EP0690806B1 (en) Waterjet propulsion unit for water craft with control elements for changing the direction of thrust of the waterjet
DE60029767T2 (en) drive arrangement
EP2172395B1 (en) Boat propulsion with safety plate under the hull of the watercraft
EP2106998B1 (en) Submarine
DE10244295B4 (en) Auxiliary rudder on an electric rudder propeller for fast seagoing ships and operating procedures for the auxiliary rudder
EP1743835A1 (en) Manoeuvreing apparatus for a watercraft
WO2012062699A1 (en) Watercraft having a lateral-jet drive
DE102015005135A1 (en) Missile rudder system
DE19601226A1 (en) Arrangement for controlling a watercraft using a directional water jet generating device
EP1572532A1 (en) Z-drive for a watercraft
AT390936B (en) Steering gear for a vessel, in particular a motorboat
DE19523350A1 (en) Control arrangement of water craft by using water jet producer - water jet producer has two fixed water jet deflecting control surfaces symmetrically spaced in relation to swivel axis
DE202012102153U1 (en) Adjustment device for a rudder blade or an outboard motor on vessels
DE1129856B (en) Propulsion and steering device for ships
DE2623335A1 (en) Manually powered water jet for boat - has radially set exit ports from transverse turbine with steering by operation of masking flaps

Legal Events

Date Code Title Description
PUAI Public reference made under article 153(3) epc to a published international application that has entered the european phase

Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: 0009012

AK Designated contracting states

Kind code of ref document: A2

Designated state(s): AT BE BG CH CY CZ DE DK EE ES FI FR GB GR HR HU IE IS IT LI LT LU LV MC MK MT NL NO PL PT RO SE SI SK SM TR

AX Request for extension of the european patent

Extension state: AL BA ME RS

RAP1 Party data changed (applicant data changed or rights of an application transferred)

Owner name: THYSSENKRUPP MARINE SYSTEMS GMBH

PUAL Search report despatched

Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: 0009013

AK Designated contracting states

Kind code of ref document: A3

Designated state(s): AT BE BG CH CY CZ DE DK EE ES FI FR GB GR HR HU IE IS IT LI LT LU LV MC MK MT NL NO PL PT RO SE SI SK SM TR

AX Request for extension of the european patent

Extension state: AL BA ME RS

RIC1 Information provided on ipc code assigned before grant

Ipc: B63G 8/08 20060101ALI20150617BHEP

Ipc: B63H 23/00 20060101ALN20150617BHEP

Ipc: B63G 8/16 20060101ALI20150617BHEP

Ipc: B63H 1/16 20060101ALN20150617BHEP

Ipc: B63H 5/125 20060101ALI20150617BHEP

Ipc: B63H 25/42 20060101AFI20150617BHEP

Ipc: B63G 13/02 20060101ALN20150617BHEP

Ipc: B63G 8/34 20060101ALI20150617BHEP

Ipc: B63H 21/30 20060101ALI20150617BHEP

17P Request for examination filed

Effective date: 20160107

RBV Designated contracting states (corrected)

Designated state(s): AT BE BG CH CY CZ DE DK EE ES FI FR GB GR HR HU IE IS IT LI LT LU LV MC MK MT NL NO PL PT RO SE SI SK SM TR

STAA Information on the status of an ep patent application or granted ep patent

Free format text: STATUS: EXAMINATION IS IN PROGRESS

17Q First examination report despatched

Effective date: 20171212

GRAP Despatch of communication of intention to grant a patent

Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: EPIDOSNIGR1

STAA Information on the status of an ep patent application or granted ep patent

Free format text: STATUS: GRANT OF PATENT IS INTENDED

RIC1 Information provided on ipc code assigned before grant

Ipc: B63H 5/125 20060101ALI20181127BHEP

Ipc: B63H 25/42 20060101AFI20181127BHEP

Ipc: B63H 21/30 20060101ALI20181127BHEP

Ipc: B63G 8/08 20060101ALI20181127BHEP

Ipc: B63H 1/16 20060101ALN20181127BHEP

Ipc: B63G 8/16 20060101ALI20181127BHEP

Ipc: B63H 23/00 20060101ALN20181127BHEP

Ipc: B63G 8/34 20060101ALI20181127BHEP

Ipc: B63G 13/02 20060101ALN20181127BHEP

INTG Intention to grant announced

Effective date: 20181214

GRAS Grant fee paid

Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: EPIDOSNIGR3

RBV Designated contracting states (corrected)

Designated state(s): AT BE BG CH CY CZ DK EE ES FI FR GB GR HR HU IE IS IT LI LT LU LV MC MK MT NL NO PL PT RO SE SI SK SM TR

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: DE

Ref legal event code: R108

GRAA (expected) grant

Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: 0009210

STAA Information on the status of an ep patent application or granted ep patent

Free format text: STATUS: THE PATENT HAS BEEN GRANTED

AK Designated contracting states

Kind code of ref document: B1

Designated state(s): AT BE BG CH CY CZ DK EE ES FI FR GB GR HR HU IE IS IT LI LT LU LV MC MK MT NL NO PL PT RO SE SI SK SM TR

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: GB

Ref legal event code: FG4D

Free format text: NOT ENGLISH

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: CH

Ref legal event code: EP

Ref country code: AT

Ref legal event code: REF

Ref document number: 1129735

Country of ref document: AT

Kind code of ref document: T

Effective date: 20190515

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: IE

Ref legal event code: FG4D

Free format text: LANGUAGE OF EP DOCUMENT: GERMAN

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: SE

Ref legal event code: TRGR

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: NL

Ref legal event code: MP

Effective date: 20190508

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: LT

Ref legal event code: MG4D

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: ES

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20190508

Ref country code: LT

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20190508

Ref country code: NL

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20190508

Ref country code: HR

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20190508

Ref country code: FI

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20190508

Ref country code: PT

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20190908

Ref country code: NO

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20190808

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: LV

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20190508

Ref country code: GR

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20190809

Ref country code: BG

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20190808

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: CZ

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20190508

Ref country code: RO

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20190508

Ref country code: SK

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20190508

Ref country code: EE

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20190508

Ref country code: DK

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20190508

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: SM

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20190508

PLBE No opposition filed within time limit

Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: 0009261

STAA Information on the status of an ep patent application or granted ep patent

Free format text: STATUS: NO OPPOSITION FILED WITHIN TIME LIMIT

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: TR

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20190508

26N No opposition filed

Effective date: 20200211

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: PL

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20190508

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: SI

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20190508

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: MC

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20190508

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: CH

Ref legal event code: PL

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: BE

Ref legal event code: MM

Effective date: 20200331

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: LU

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF NON-PAYMENT OF DUE FEES

Effective date: 20200324

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: IE

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF NON-PAYMENT OF DUE FEES

Effective date: 20200324

Ref country code: CH

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF NON-PAYMENT OF DUE FEES

Effective date: 20200331

Ref country code: LI

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF NON-PAYMENT OF DUE FEES

Effective date: 20200331

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: BE

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF NON-PAYMENT OF DUE FEES

Effective date: 20200331

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: AT

Ref legal event code: MM01

Ref document number: 1129735

Country of ref document: AT

Kind code of ref document: T

Effective date: 20200324

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: AT

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF NON-PAYMENT OF DUE FEES

Effective date: 20200324

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: MT

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20190508

Ref country code: CY

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20190508

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: MK

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20190508

Ref country code: IS

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20190908

PGFP Annual fee paid to national office [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: FR

Payment date: 20230322

Year of fee payment: 14

PGFP Annual fee paid to national office [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: SE

Payment date: 20230314

Year of fee payment: 14

Ref country code: GB

Payment date: 20230321

Year of fee payment: 14

PGFP Annual fee paid to national office [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: IT

Payment date: 20230328

Year of fee payment: 14

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: SE

Ref legal event code: EUG

GBPC Gb: european patent ceased through non-payment of renewal fee

Effective date: 20240324

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: GB

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF NON-PAYMENT OF DUE FEES

Effective date: 20240324

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: FR

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF NON-PAYMENT OF DUE FEES

Effective date: 20240331

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: GB

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF NON-PAYMENT OF DUE FEES

Effective date: 20240324

Ref country code: FR

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF NON-PAYMENT OF DUE FEES

Effective date: 20240331

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: IT

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF NON-PAYMENT OF DUE FEES

Effective date: 20240324

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: SE

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF NON-PAYMENT OF DUE FEES

Effective date: 20240325