GB2301317A - Towed Underwater Sled - Google Patents

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GB2301317A
GB2301317A GB9510755A GB9510755A GB2301317A GB 2301317 A GB2301317 A GB 2301317A GB 9510755 A GB9510755 A GB 9510755A GB 9510755 A GB9510755 A GB 9510755A GB 2301317 A GB2301317 A GB 2301317A
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Robert William Newton
William Glanville
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B63—SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS; RELATED EQUIPMENT
    • B63C—LAUNCHING, HAULING-OUT, OR DRY-DOCKING OF VESSELS; LIFE-SAVING IN WATER; EQUIPMENT FOR DWELLING OR WORKING UNDER WATER; MEANS FOR SALVAGING OR SEARCHING FOR UNDERWATER OBJECTS
    • B63C11/00—Equipment for dwelling or working underwater; Means for searching for underwater objects
    • B63C11/46—Divers' sleds or like craft, i.e. craft on which man in diving-suit rides

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Abstract

A towed underwater sled for allowing a diver to explore the undersea world comprises a manually operated joystick 2 linked to control surfaces in the form of front elevators 6 and a rudder 10. The sled comprises a moulded body having a transparent nose visor 1 and means 4,5,7,8 for supporting the various parts of the divers body. An inflatable buoyancy compensator (Fig 1) is fitted on the underside to enable the sled to float on the surface. The tow cable is connected to the sled via a quick release mechanism.

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SCUBA SKI [Technical Field] This invention relates to SCUBA DIVING [Background] The SCUBA SKI, is a Fun Submersible that will enable a diver to explore the Undersea World.
[Essential Technical features] The SCUBA SKI, whilst being towed by a line from a boat, is operated in its manoeuvnes by the diver who occupies it.
This is achieved by the movement of a Joystick. The Joystick, linked to the Control Surfaces (ie Rubber and elevators) will enable the operator to dive, and bank the submersible [Example] A Specific embodiment of the invention will now be described by way of example, with reference to the accompanying drawing in which Figure (1) shows in perspective, The SCUBA SKI Figure (2) shows, front Angle projection Figure (3) shows, side Angle projection Refering to the drawings, the SCUBA SKI Comprises a moulded body, with upper surface designed for Diver Comfort.
A clear Transparent nose visor, to eliminate drag on divers face mask, and angled to enable the SCUBA SKI to dive will also afford good all around visibility A Joystick, from which the diver Controls the submersible Control is achieved by the use of a Hydrolic/Linkeage System that Co-ordinates both the elevators and the Rudder.
An inflatable Boyancy Compensator, is fitted on underside to enable the SCUBA SKI to float on the surface.
Fig 1 Shows the SCUBA SKI (1) illustrates A Quick release mechanicm (2) Indicates An inflatable Boyancy Compensator Fig 2 Shows front Angle projection Fig 3 Shows Layout of SCUBA SKI (1) Indicates Transparent nose visor (2) Indicates Joystick (3) Indicates Hydrolic/Linkeage to front elevators (4) Indicates Divers Chest Support (5) Indicates Divers Knee Cushion (6) Indicates Elevator Control Surface (7) Indicates Divers elbow Cushion (8) Indicates Divers Leg Stabilizer (9) Indicates Hydrolic/Linkeage to Rudder (10) Indicates Rudder

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  1. CLAIMS 1) The SCUBA SKI is a unique Undersea Vehicle ie (submersible).
  2. 2) It affords an inexpensive means by which a SCUBA Diver can explore the Oceans Shallows.
  3. 3) It is towed behind a boat and is capable of diving from the surface and performing manoeuvres.
  4. 4) Whilst underwater it is Controlled by the diver or divers, (in its twin form) by a Joystick which is hand held.
  5. 5) The joystick moves the Control Surface, by means of a Hydrolic/Linkeage System that is attached to the elevators and rudder.
  6. 6) The SCUBA SKI, incorporates a quick release mechanism that enables the operator to disconect the tow cable from the SCUBA SKI, should the operaton be Confronted by an underwater obstacle.
GB9510755A 1995-05-26 1995-05-26 Towed Underwater Sled Withdrawn GB2301317A (en)

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GB9510755A GB2301317A (en) 1995-05-26 1995-05-26 Towed Underwater Sled
GBGB9610526.7A GB9610526D0 (en) 1995-05-26 1996-05-20 Scuba ski

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GB9510755A GB2301317A (en) 1995-05-26 1995-05-26 Towed Underwater Sled

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Citations (6)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
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US2843860A (en) * 1956-08-07 1958-07-22 John Dylong Underwater vehicle or sled
US3255723A (en) * 1964-05-18 1966-06-14 Teetor Herman Dual purpose watercraft
US3931777A (en) * 1975-03-12 1976-01-13 The Raymond Lee Organization, Inc. Aqua sled
US4149483A (en) * 1977-09-08 1979-04-17 Scott Jr John W Aquatic maneuvering device
US4624207A (en) * 1985-01-29 1986-11-25 King John D Diving plane
GB2190633A (en) * 1986-05-20 1987-11-25 Secr Defence Towed underwater sledge

Patent Citations (6)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US2843860A (en) * 1956-08-07 1958-07-22 John Dylong Underwater vehicle or sled
US3255723A (en) * 1964-05-18 1966-06-14 Teetor Herman Dual purpose watercraft
US3931777A (en) * 1975-03-12 1976-01-13 The Raymond Lee Organization, Inc. Aqua sled
US4149483A (en) * 1977-09-08 1979-04-17 Scott Jr John W Aquatic maneuvering device
US4624207A (en) * 1985-01-29 1986-11-25 King John D Diving plane
GB2190633A (en) * 1986-05-20 1987-11-25 Secr Defence Towed underwater sledge

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