MXPA97009694A - Wave generator activated by a b - Google Patents

Wave generator activated by a b

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MXPA97009694A
MXPA97009694A MXPA/A/1997/009694A MX9709694A MXPA97009694A MX PA97009694 A MXPA97009694 A MX PA97009694A MX 9709694 A MX9709694 A MX 9709694A MX PA97009694 A MXPA97009694 A MX PA97009694A
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J Lochtefeld Thomas
E Sauerbier Charles
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Light Wave Ltd
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The present invention relates to a generator of active waves by a boat (1, 101, 201) that can be operated in deep water. The wave generator is pulled or similarly pushed against the water, and has some blades or blades that generate the waves (5, 7, 105, 205, 207) that agitate the water, to form waves in it, and where you can execute various surfing maneuvers and other sports with tables. The configuration of the wave generator is such that it forms waves (21, 23) and various wave formations, and remains practically in equilibrium in the water. The generator of the stela forms also (70) and improves the wake of the boat, in such a way that various maneuvers can be made in the foam, for example sports with boards and esq.

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WAVE GENERATOR ACTIVATED BY A BOOT Field of the invention The present invention relates to a generator for forming waves, and in particular, to a generator activated by a boat in a deep water environment. Surfing, as a sport, attracts many enthusiasts around the world, and many travel long distances to locations where ideal surf conditions exist. Experts particularly appreciate the waves called "the slide" or "the tube", referring to waves that move with great speed and height that, when they find an upward slope of a certain configuration, get into the base of advance of the wave to form the tunnel. Experts in surfing can ride in or in the mouth of wave formation and move laterally across the face of the wave, while looking to stay together with the formation of the tunnel without being caught in the turbulence portion of the wave. wave. The formation of the ideal waves under natural conditions requires, comparatively, a rare combination of factors, including wind of certain consistency of speed and direction, and waves of certain speed, direction and height, which approach the shore of the beach and which they have certain inclination and configuration. There are really few places in the world with these favorable conditions and combination of features. Even in those areas where there are favorable conditions of the coast and water, the most favorable conditions for surfing can only occur during limited times of the year and only during ideal weather conditions. For these reasons, practicing "surfing has become a sport that many people avoid, and only the most dedicated and enthusiastic rarely have the opportunity to surf in an ideal tunnel wave." Those who achieve it, including the most expert, They usually have to travel thousands of miles to find ideal places to surf, many of which are remote areas, and recently there have been swimming pools with waves, such as the one known as Flo -Rider®, which provide even the most inexperienced an opportunity to ride a wave.These wave pools, which simulate a practically perfect wave, have become very popular and have been installed in a number of amusement parks.You no longer have to travel thousands of miles to experience the excitement However, currently, these pools with waves have been installed in only some places, and 'since they are extremely popular, people generally have to wait in long lines to participate. Sometimes you have to wait for a considerable time, which makes it difficult not only to ride the wave, but, particularly to practice and learn the necessary skills' to become a competent surfing athlete. Recent developments in water sports activities have also gained popularity in board sports, which are a by-product of water skiing. The boards for wake sports are pulled behind the boat almost in the same way as for skiing. However, the board for wake sports and their maneuvers are more similar to those made in surfing and snow skiing. Board sports in wake use the wake of the boat as a ramp on which to launch in a maneuver.
The size and shape of the wake are an integral part of the requirements for wake board sports. Currently, in addition to the modifications to the ast and the nce of the boat generated by the wave, there is little that can be done to improve the wake of the boat or generate a new and improved wake in the form of a wave. What is needed, then, is a semi-portable wave generator device that a surfer can operate virtually at any convenient time and almost anywhere appropriate. This need is satisfied by means of a wave-generating device activated by the boat capable of forming waves for surfing and / or for Board sports in trails, which can be operated and activated by the boat's engine in much the same way as conventional water ski equipment.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention represents a substantial improvement over other wave generating devices, in that the present invention is activated by the can and can be used at the convenience of the operator. The present invention can form a substantially perfect wave on which surf maneuvers and / or other board sports can be carried out on stelae, almost at any time and with virtually any depth of water. All that is needed is a boat, a body of water with sufficient depth, such as a lake, the device that generates the wave and good weather. The present invention is essentially a wave generating device that is activated by the motor of the boat. It can be operated by being pulled from the back of the boat, or similarly, it can be fixed on the hull of the boat. The wave generating device comprises two wave generating blades which, as they move in the water, agitate it to form waves in the shape of a curl, or other wave formations.
In the embodiment that is pulled by the boat, the device floats on the water, and is pulled through the water from the stern of the boat by one or more ropes or ropes. The string (s) is connected to the device in a center portion extended forward. Twin curved surfaces or wave generating blades extend laterally outward and slightly backward on either side of the central portion. The upper surfaces of each of the double blades are bent in both horizontal and vertical directions, so that as the device agitates the water in, on and through the curved surfaces, and forms the waves in it. " In the embodiment that is affixed to the hull of the boat, the device generating the wave is more or less an extension of the boat hull itself, preferably on the side or the back of the boat, where the double blades extend laterally outward from the hull of the boat, agitating the water on both sides of the boat In any embodiment, the double blades are designed to cut through the water, each blade having laterally extending guide edges which helps to agitate The upper surface of each of the double blades of the wave generating device has a concave shape, not only vertically, but also in the form horizontal, or lateral, so that in theory an infinite amount of water moves along the face of the blades, which finds a force, which in principle is vertical and outward, as it travels at length of the curved face of the blades. This force, or pressure field, accelerates the water, and forces it upwards and outwards, above the body around the water and the face of the blades, in such a way that the force of gravity can overcome its moment upwards and towards outside and causes it to fall in a curved arc, back towards the base of the advancing wave. If the speed out of the. water is enough, your journey will form a curl. A blanket of water, which cuts the wave generating device as it moves forward, can form a tunnel, in the mouth or inside which the athlete can perform a maneuver and practice surfing. The condition of the ideal surface of the water is preferably calm, but still when the surface of the water. it is agitated, as for example with windy weather, the wave that is formed by the boat as it moves through the water can, in some cases, provide a basis to form a calm flow of water in the blades. As long as the wake remains relatively calm, the water displaced by the device can be stabilized.
Because the present invention is activated primarily by the canisterIt is important that the wave generating device is placed in the water in such a way that, as it moves through the water, the calm flow of water flows upwards on the upper surface of the blades. For this reason, it is important the depth at which the device generating the wave, and more particularly, the guide edges of the two blades, are maintained in relation to the surface of the water. If the guide edges of the blades are kept too low, excess water can flow through the blades as the wave generating device moves through the water. Excess water can actually prevent the formation of a wave in the shape of a curl. If much water flows in the blades, the wave-generating device can cut very deeply in the water, causing the device to sink, and possibly stop abruptly in its forward movement. On the other hand, if a sufficient flow of water is not allowed in the blades, as if the device simply foamed or planted on the surface of the water, a sufficient flow of water can not be created to form the wave. If this happens, no wave that can be mounted will form. In an embodiment in which the boat pulls the device, the buoyancy characteristics of the device, together with its weight and shape, helps to maintain the double blades at a substantially constant depth in relation to the surface of the water. In any embodiment in which it is attached to the hull of the boat, the boat itself helps maintain the device substantially at water level. During the operation, and in particular, at high speeds, the shape of the wave generating device, from the hydrodynamic point of view, contributes to maintaining the device at a substantially constant depth in the water. As the wave generating device accelerates, the hydrodynamic forces act on the device, which must be counteracted so that the device remains stable in the water. The shape and relative angles of inclination of the forwardly extending edges, the generating blades and the lower surface of the device, which comes in contact with the water as the device accelerates, are designed to help maintain the generating device of waves substantially in a hydrodynamic equilibrium. Several forces act on the device during acceleration. For example, the flow of water in the device causes a downward reaction as the water rises in the double blades. On the other hand, the lower surface of the device tends to foam, or likewise glide in the water, which, in combination with the buoyancy of the device, pushes the device relatively upwards. The tight rope that extends from the boat, depending on its vertical placement, can also provide a lifting effect. To maintain the wave generating device during operation at a substantially constant depth, the upward forces are necessarily found by the downward forces. More specifically, the tendency of the device to plan, or to be lifted, is counteracted by an opposite tendency of the device to be pushed down by the raised body of water. Although other factors, such as weight, buoyancy, shape and size of the device also have an effect on the maintenance of the device substantially at a constant depth, during the operation, these factors can be taken into consideration, in order to minimize the variations of the impact of the hydrodynamic forces. In a preferred embodiment, the wave generating device has a front guide edge that extends across the entire front edge of the device. In this embodiment, the entire guide edge helps lift the water in the device as it moves through the water. All the edge guides along its front part of the wave generator device has wedge shape in the cross section to allow the edge guide cut and enter the water, and allow the flow of a water bed through the device. In this embodiment, the maintenance of the depth lies in an important way in the buoyancy of the materials used, together with the weight and shape of the wave generating device. In another embodiment, the device has a shape similar to the preferred embodiment, but is more elongated, forming a narrow "V" shape from below. The elongated shape of this embodiment produces less drag, and therefore, can be pushed faster, substantially with less energy than in the preferred embodiment. However, this embodiment, rather than producing wave forms in which surfing can be practiced, as discussed, produce stelae, or improve stelae, around, above and through which maneuvers can be executed. of sports with boards on steles. These embodiments can be further stabilized by the addition of optional stabilizing devices. For example, to stabilize the device in stirred water, a disc-shaped stabilizer may be placed which brushes the surface or which is slightly below the surface of the water, at the front of the wave generating device. The stabilizer in the form of The disk, which is connected to the wave generating device by means of a stabilizing rope, helps maintain the wave generating device level and substantially at a constant depth in the water. You can also use different forms, such as torpedo. To help maintain the wave generating device in the aligned direction of displacement, it is preferable that the device be symmetrical, with the extended double vanes of the same size and shape on both sides of the central portion. Slots, or channels or rudders, or a long rudder or keel may also be provided, a. along the bottom surface of the device to direct water from the front to the back, which helps keep the device aligned. The rope or cords that pull the device can also be connected to the front most central portion of the device, which helps self-align the device as the boat pulls it. In addition, the two cords can be used to keep the wave generating device aligned in the direction of travel. In another embodiment, as discussed, the double wave generating blades can be placed in the hull of the boat itself. In this embodiment, the boat, from which the blades extend laterally, help to stabilize the generating device of waves in the water. Other embodiments, such as those that move in rails, and which are pulled mechanically, are also contemplated as part of the present invention. The invention that has been summarized above is described in more detail in the following • detailed drawings and description.
BRIEF DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS FIGURE 1 is a top view of the preferred embodiment of the present invention. FIGURE 2 is a side view of the preferred embodiment of the present invention. FIGURE 3 is a perspective view of the preferred embodiment of the present invention. FIGURE 3a is a side view of the present invention in operation, when being pulled by a boat, and showing the shapes of the waves that are formed. FIGURE 4 is a top view of the present invention with a disc-shaped stabilizer. FIGURE 5 is a top view of the present invention with a torpedo-shaped stabilizer. FIGURE 6 is a sloped bottom view of the present invention with the torpedo-shaped stabilizer and an optional central rudder or keel.
FIGURE 7 is a top view of an alternative embodiment. FIGURE 8 is a perspective of an embodiment placed directly on the hull of the boat in operation.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION The present invention is a wave generating device 1 that is activated by a boat, in such a way that it can be pulled by, or likewise placed on, the motor of boat 2, in a deep water environment , wherein, while the boat is operated, the device moves through the water, shaking up the water to form waves, such as tunnel-shaped waves, falling waves or, in some embodiments, improving the stelae Depending on the type of wave generating device that is used and, consequently, the forms of waves that are formed, the athlete can mount in, or likewise maneuver, the wave or the wake, executing several maneuvers of surface, ski, with wake boards and / or surfing in it, which in some cases can simulate the excitement of surfing or, in other cases, improve the practice of sports with boards. While there are various forms of realization that are presented in it, the basic concept of the present invention is a wave generating device that is activated by a boat, and which, by means of the power of the boat, moves through the water, so as to agitate the water upwards to form waves therein. The preferred embodiment and other different ones are designed to create a wave form in which surfing can be practiced, while other embodiments are designed to create, stelae that can be assembled, and enhance wakes. While each of these embodiments may have common characteristics, also features that are different and unique to each particular embodiment. The present invention seeks to include all embodiments and features shown herein, as well as other embodiments and features, which may not be presented, but which are substantially consistent with the operation and operation of the forms. of presentation presented.
PREFERRED EMBODIMENT The boat-activated wave generating device 1, of the preferred embodiment, as shown in Figures 1-3, has substantially the shape of a triangular wing, and has a central portion extending towards outside 3, from which the boat 2 pulls the device 1. For the purposes of this application, unless otherwise indicated otherwise, "forward" will be the direction in which the device moves in the water, as shown by arrow 4, and "backward" will be the opposite direction. As shown in Figure 1, there are two substantially identical waveform generating blades 5, 7, which will be referred to hereafter as the "twin blades", which extends laterally and substantially horizontally at a backward angle, from each side of the central portion 3, to practically take the form of a "V" from above. Extending substantially horizontally along the leading edge 19 of the device 1, there are the guide edges 9, 11. The guide edges 9, 11 are preferably transverse position, in the form of flat edges, having a point extending forwardly. in front position of the front center portion 3. In general, as shown in Figure 3a, during operation, the guide edges 9, 11 cut in water, slightly below the level of the surface, to form a layer, or mantle, of water 29, flowing in the twin blades 5, 7. The guide edges 9, 11 extend substantially along the lower edge 12 of the device 1, to assist in lifting the water 29 in and toward the direction in the twin blades 5, 7, in such a way that the wave forms 21, 23 are formed therein, as shown in figure 3a. However, the guide edges 9, 11 are preferable and substantially soft, and are covered with a soft material, as will be discussed below, such that if the athlete accidentally hits with the blades, he will not be injured. As indicated in figure 3, formed integrally in the twin blades 5, 7 are the hulls of the curved wave generator 13, 15, which extend slightly backwards and above the guide edges 9, 11 on each side of the central portion 3. Each hull of the wave generator 13, 15 preferably has a concave curvature, both in the vertical and horizontal directions, as will be discussed below, and has curved surfaces facing outwards 31, 33. As shown in FIG. 1, the helmets of the generator 13, 15 are at a horizontal angle, with respect to the direction of travel 4, at an angle of about 45 degrees, although the actual angle may vary between 30 and 50 degrees or more. Between the two hulls of the generator and slightly forward 13, 15 is the central hull of the wave generator 17, which extends above and slightly behind the central portion 3, and connects the hulls of the generator 13, 15 together in the vertex of the "V". The central hull of the generator 17 extends rearwardly from the central portion 3 and has a concave curvature in the vertical direction, but in the horizontal direction, it has a convex curvature, as can be seen in figure 1. As shown in figure 3, the. wave generator hulls 13, 15 have an inclined concave curvature that causes water to flow over water surfaces 31, 33 to flow in the forward and upward direction, relative to the water surrounding it, and in a backward direction and above, in relation to the water surface 31, 33, as the device moves through the water. The hulls of the generator 13, 15 are also oriented laterally at an angle, as mentioned, which causes the mantle of the water flow 29 to flow through the mountable surfaces 31, 33, forming separate wave forms and substantially equal 21, 23, on both sides of the central portion 3. The inclination and the degree of curvature of the surface on which the wave can be mounted, 33, and its lateral orientation, determines the amount of momentum exerted back and forth on the mantle of the water flow 29, while the device travels through the water, and the size and height of the wave forms 21 , 23. If the surface used to mount the wave has a relatively strong inclination, and / or a closed curvature (in vertical direction), for example, the wave forms 21, 23 may be relatively wide and extend relatively high Conversely, if the surfaces for mounting the wave have a relatively deep inclination, and / or a relatively open curvature, the wave forms 21, 23 will be relatively small. Furthermore, if the angle of the lateral orientation is relatively high, for example close to 45 degrees, as in the preferred embodiment, in relation to the direction of flow, the mantle of the water flow 29 may flow laterally through the the surfaces on which the wave is mounted, forming the waves 21, 23 that move upwards and laterally through the surface on which the wave 31, 33 can be mounted. If, on the other hand, the lateral orientation angle is considerably less than 45 degrees, in relation to the direction of flow, as in the alternative embodiment, the mantle of the water flow 29 will flow relatively backward, and slightly forward and to the side, forming a relatively backward flow path , unlike forming a wave in curl. Collectively, the twin blades 5, 7, the helmets of the generator 13, 15 and 17, and the surfaces on which the wave 31, 33 are mounted form an upper riding surface 27, which extends substantially across the width of the device. The specific characteristics of the curvature that will achieve the purposes of the present invention are described in more detail below. The front face of the helmets of generator 13, 15 are concave both vertically and horizontally. The guide edges 9, 11 that extend through the front of the generated helmets act as a stirrer to lift the water in the generator helmets. The horizontal concavity creates forces that tend to accelerate the water displaced outwardly along the face of the helmets of the generator 13, 15. However, the water adjacent to them creates a resultant force that drives the largest portion of the displaced water along the path of least resistance, which is upward and outward along the vertical concavity, and eventually, at least in a preferred manner, forward, creating the desired tunnel shape with an advancing opening or mouth continually . At least four characteristics of the helmets of the generator 13, 15, specifically of the mounting surfaces of the front face thereof, influence the size, shape, angle and speed of the wave in the form of a developed tunnel, and each of these interact with the other: (1) the form; (2) the attitude, or the horizontal position or angle in relation to the direction of the movements; (3) the inclination, or the vertical position or angle with respect to both the surface of the water and the direction of movement; and (4) the speed through the water. All these features are important to develop the helmets in the creation of a wave in the form of desired tunnel. With respect to the shape, the surfaces for mounting the forward facing wave 31, 33 may have a complex shape, of a concave curvature, both horizontally and vertically, which is substantial but especially illustrative of the range of possible shapes. This means that many forms can provide the desired results, and therefore, the present invention is not limited to the specific forms shown therein. The shape of the vertical curvature can be substantially a simple arc of a circle, or, a portion of a changing curve, more complex, for example, an ellipse, parabola, hyperbola or spiral. When the shape is a changing curve, it can change from a closed curve (for example, ascending water that finds a descending radius as the helmet rises) near the central portion 3, to an open curve (for example, rising water that finds a radius of increase as the each of the hull ascends) towards the outer edges of the hulls. The shape of the horizontal curvature can also substantially be an arc of a circle or, a portion of a more complex and changing curve, ie an ellipse, a parabola, a hyperbola or spiral. When the form is a changing curve, the curvature can be opened (ie have an increasing radius) from the center of the outer ends, when the device moves at high speeds, to create waves that move more quickly, and closer (that have a descending radius) when the device travels at slower speeds for slower waves. The horizontal position of the front face with respect to its direction of movement can also vary within certain limits, otherwise the tunnel will not develop. The horizontal angle of the twin blades with respect to the direction of movement is such that the angle of the central portion, as it moves through the water, varies up to an angle of 50 degrees, the angle of the preferred embodiment it is about 40-45 degrees, and in the alternative embodiment it is about 15-25 degrees. The vertical angle of the guide edge with respect to the surface of the water may also be several from substantially parallel to the surface, up to an angle of more up to 30 degrees or more, with a preferred angle of approximately 15 degrees. The speed of the generator hull also has a preferred range. Below about 6 miles per hour (ie 9.6 km per hour), water will generally not be transported up and down with a speed enough to take the shape of a wave in a tunnel. Above approximately 20 miles per hour (ie approximately 32.2 km per hour), the hydrodynamic forces act on the device and the required operating energy becomes very wide and the turbulence increases. Therefore, the preferred range is a speed of approximately 10-12 miles per hour (ie, approximately 16 to 19.2 km per hour). Of course, the vertical and horizontal position of the front face can be adjusted in order to allow the device to move at different speeds, ie as the speed increases, the posture and the inclination of the front face should decrease, and vice versa. The forces acting on the theoretically infinitesimal volume of water as the device moves through the water can be described as an algebraic combination of forward, horizontal (lateral) and vertical forces. As the device moves forward through the water, the water is activated by the relative movement of the device in a forward direction, which in the preferred embodiment, due to the horizontal and vertical concavity, is greater than in an alternative embodiment, as will be discussed below. The water is also operated in an upward direction thanks to the inclination of the Helmets of the generator, with respect to forward movement. The water is also driven outward, or laterally, due to the horizontal position of the generator hulls, with respect to the direction of movement, which in the preferred embodiment is greater than in the alternative embodiment. These forces to shake the water from the top of the surface and into the helmets of the generator to form various wave forms in it. And due to the shape, angle, posture and inclination of the surfaces that can be assembled vary along the length of the helmets of the generator, the individual forces, which act on the water at any point along the helmets of the generator, also change, creating various effects, which, in combination, form the wave in the form of a tunnel in it. In the preferred embodiment, the device 1 has a substantially symmetrical configuration, such that the device 1 moves through the water, the hydrodynamic forces act on the device 1 to help keep it aligned in the direction of travel. This means that the twin blades 5, 7 extend substantially identically from either side of the central portion 3, such that the twin blades undergo practically the same hydrodynamic forces, which, during operation, they tend to stabilize the device in the forward direction. However, asymmetric devices having other stabilizing mechanisms, such as those shown herein, which can counteract the hydrodynamic forces acting on the twin blades are also considered within the contemplation of the present invention. Connected to the helmets of the generator 13, 15 and 17 is a ridge 35, which extends substantially across the width of the device, separating the upper surface that is used to practice sport 27, from the rear portion 37, located in the part back of the device. Extending rearwardly from the ridge 35, at the rear portion 37 is the rear stabilizer blade 39, and a concave central area 41 located substantially adjacent to and behind the ridge 35. The central area 41 forms a substantially concave channel 43 which is extends backward from the ridge 35 to the trailing edge 45 of the device 1. This channel 43 allows the water to flow in the ridge 35 to be properly channeled to the rear 45 of the device, which further helps to stabilize it, A lower side 47, which is partially seen in FIG. 6, has a preferably elongated and concave configuration in such a way as to form a downwardly directed channel 49 extending longitudinally in one direction. forward direction backwards. This orientation of the channel 49 helps to divert the water, as the device 1 moves in the water, in a backward direction, which stabilizes the device in the direction of travel. The rear portion 51 of the bottom surface 47, which is the bottom side of the rear stabilizer blade 39, is slightly tilted back to assist the water, above which the device moves, to move smoothly from the edge rear 45 of the device. On the lower surface it is also possible to place grooves, ridges, channels or even a rudder or keel 65, as shown in FIG. 6, which extends longitudinally in the forward and backward direction, to additionally assist , in the stability of the device in the direction of travel. The rudder 65 can be provided with stabilizing wings or fins 63 which aid in the stability of the device 1. Keeping the device 1 substantially level and the guide edges 9, 11 at a substantially constant depth in the water, is important for the formation successful of the waveforms 21, 23. This is due to the depth of the guide edges 9, 11 in relation to the level of the water surface, to the point where the guide edges cut and lift the water in the blades twin 5, 7, determined by the thickness and consistency of the water mantle 29, which flows on the surfaces on which the wave 31, 33 is mounted. To form the wave forms 21, 23 in which the surf maneuvers can be executed, for example, the thickness of the water mantle 29, is preferably , of a consistency of between 2 to 6 inches (ie, approximately 5.1 to 15.2 cm), although the surface is difficult to obtain, in the absence of ideal conditions for 'the practice of surfing. The device is preferably designed so that the guide edges 9, 11 are consistently maintained at a depth of between 2 to 6 inches below the surface of the water, taking into consideration the weight, shape and buoyancy of the device. The depth at which the device moves will also consider the speed at which it travels, and the way in which the boat pulls the device, as will be discussed below. While the actual depth may vary, generally, the depth is sufficient to form the water flow mantle 29 in the device, and still have sufficient depth to reduce unwanted hydrodynamic drag, which may likewise prevent or impede formation of wave forms, or dramatically reduce the speed of displacement, and increase the amount of power needed to pull the device through the water.
The buoyancy of the device helps keep it afloat in the water when the device is stopped. The buoyancy, in effect, creates an upward force, which is counteracted, in part, by the weight of the device, which provides a downward force component. The forces up and down are in counter-balance, along with the shape of the device, such that the device remains in substantial balance in the water, which helps keep the device at a practically constant depth. The shape of the device, which is substantially wide, also displaces water over a relatively wide area, which helps to maintain the device in the water, by avoiding an undesired tilt, which in turn, helps maintain a substantially constant depth. When the device accelerates in the water, the hydrodynamic forces begin to act on the device, making it difficult, based on the buoyancy and weight of the device itself, to maintain it in a substantial equilibrium. Therefore, the shape of the device together with its weight and buoyancy preferably helps to stabilize the device in the water, even during rapid acceleration. The flow of water in the device, for example, causes a downward force, as the water rises in the twin blades. The speed at which the device moves also affects the distance at which water flows into the device and exerts a downward force on it. On the other hand, the lower surface of the device tends to be on the surface or plan, on water, which, in combination with the buoyancy of the device, has to raise the device in the water. The glide effect that causes an upward force is also a function of the speed of the device. The thrust of the device by means of a rope, depending on the vertical displacement of the rope, can also add a component of a force upwards, as the rope is tensed. According to the above, the shape of the guiding flanges, the generator hull and the lower surface of the device, which comes into contact with the water, and the speed and orientation of the device, contributes to maintaining the device substantially in a hydrodynamic balance. These characteristics employ the necessary counter forces, which balances the forces up and down acting on the device, to help minimize the hydrodynamic effects exerted on the device, and to maintain the device at a substantially constant depth in the water. The buoyancy of the device is made possible by the materials that are used to manufacture the device, by making it hollow, or by inserting air pockets into the device. Even if the material itself does not float, you can make the device float by making it hollow, or by adding air pockets. Airbags of various sizes and in different places can be dispersed within the body of the device, whenever additional flotation is needed. While virtually any type of material used for the manufacture of cans can be used, in general the device 1 is preferably made of a strong, durable, lightweight and flexible material, such as fiberglass, wood or a composite material made of graphite carbon. The device is also integrally formed, that is, a fiberglass shell and manufactured by means of the conventional injection molding process. To the form of integral way the device, this, can be made strong enough to withstand the blows, twisting and bending caused by the hydrodynamic forces, which possibly will act on the device during its operation. The material should also be slightly flexible so that the device does not occasionally damage the athlete, who may fall or accidentally hit the device during its use. The outer part of the device should also be covered with a soft and shock absorbing material, such as foam, or other material, that is easy to apply. In addition, the The device must be covered with a waterproof material, or a water-resistant material, such as rubber, which has a low coefficient of friction and which can be formed without seams, so that the hydrodynamic drag is minimal. The outer layer or coating may be applied in any conventional manner, such as, for example, sprayer, glue, heat, welding or other method. Preferably, the device is between 5 to 20 feet (approximately 1.5 meters to 6.1 meters) wide and approximately 5 to 25 feet (1.5 meters to 7.6 meters) long. The preferred size allows the formation of a wave in the form of a tunnel, and allows up to two athletes to mount the device simultaneously. The preferred size is also long enough so that variations in the condition of the water surface have a relatively small effect on the device, this in reference to hydrodynamics. The device can have an average length of between 1 to 5 feet (ie approximately .30 meters to 1.5 meters), depending on the total size of the device, and the length, size and character of the desired waveforms. It is intended that the present invention offer a variety of sizes and be shaped so as to accommodate a variety of wave forms and boats with varying amounts of power.
Operation of the preferred embodiment Before the operation, the device 1 is connected to the can 2 by means of a rope 53. The cord 53 is attached at its rear end to the central front portion 3, and in its front-end to the stern 55 of the can 2. Preferably, the rope 53 is attached to the middle of the central portion 3 such that as the boat pulls the device 1, the rope helps to align the wave generating device 1 in the direction of displacement. The rope can be attached to the central portion 3 in any conventional manner, such as by means of a knot, a clamp or a connecting connection, ie a bearing or an inlet. Preferably, the rope is separated or disconnected from both the front and rear ends of the boat and the generating device 1, respectively, so that the rope can be easily removed when necessary. Double strings (not shown) can also be provided, instead of a simple string, which can be connected at two points along the front center portion 3, which can also help the author align the generating device 1 while it is pulled by the boat. The rope 53, or ropes, can be of the conventional type, such as those used in the ski aquatic, and preferably to be strong, flexible, durable, lightweight and water resistant. For example, the rope can be made of fibers such as nylon, fiberglass, steel, etc., and can be covered with a water-resistant material, such as plastic, rubber, etc., if necessary. The manner described above for connecting the wave generating device 1 to the can 2 is a typical connection not only for this embodiment but also for other embodiments pulled by strings. Once the device 1 is connected to the can 2 by means of the rope 53, preferably the device is aligned in the direction of travel, and flora in the deep water body, with the guide edges 9, 11 facing inwards . The athlete, or athletes, according to the case, is placed at the top of the device. Depending on the skill of the athlete, he may use a surfboard, boogie board or other surface device. On the other hand, those who practice wakeboard sports are pulled behind the boat in a manner similar to that used to practice water skiing. Preferably, the rope 53 is tensioned immediately before use so that it will not be shaken due to acceleration. Just before acceleration, the device is adjusted so that the guide edges 9, 11 of the device are keep at the level and at a substantially constant depth. This is important since as the device accelerates and moves through the water, the appropriate amount of water will rise in the twin blades. By obtaining the amount of water sufficient for the initial flow in the blades 5, 7 it will be easier to maintain a constant flow of water in it. The boat pulls the device 1 in the forward direction, as indicated by arrow 4, so that the device moves through the water in the forward direction. The device can be accelerated slowly to allow the proper amount of water to flow in twin blades 5, 7. Unlike aquatic skiing, in which the skier must lift as the boat accelerates, the athlete of the present invention You can place it in the device even before the acceleration starts. As the device accelerates, the water is agitated by means of the guide edges 9, 11 and towards the twin blades 5, 7, forming a water flow mantle 29, which flows towards the upper part of the surface where it is placed. mounts the wave 27. The helmets of the generator 13, 15 have a concave curvature, both in the horizontal and vertical directions, so that, as device 1 is pulled into the water, a theoretically infinite body of water, inside the water flow mantle 29, it is operated both horizontal as vertical, forcing the body of infinite water to accelerate in a forward and upward direction, above the body of water around. Because the helmets of the generator 13, 15 are also oriented at an angle relative to the direction of travel, facing outwards from the central portion 3, the infinite body of water not only flows up and forward, but also laterally to through the mounting surfaces 31, 33, away from the central portion 3. However, a portion of the flow mantle 29 can flow over the center of the generator helmet 17 towards the rear 45 of the device 1. To form the wave tunnel, the device must be accelerated with sufficient power that causes the water flow mantle to flow up and down on the surfaces to mount the wave 31, 33 and creates a supercritical flow, relative to the surfaces in the that sport 31, 33 can be practiced, in such a way that gravity can overcome the momentum forward and above the flow of the water mantle, causing it to fall in the form of a curl, and back into the flow of the mantle. e advances below. The speed at which the device is pushed determines, to a certain extent, the size and character of the tunnel shape of the wave that forms on the surfaces to mount the wave, that is, the faster the device is pulled, the greater the the momentum forward and up that is created and therefore, the mantle of the supercritical flow of water 29 moves faster and higher, in relation to the surfaces on which the wave is mounted. Other factors, such as the depth of the guide edges, the amount of water flowing in the twin blades, the condition of the water surface and the stability of the wake formed behind the boat, as discussed above, will affect the formation of the wave in the form of a tunnel. The device also forms a wake 70 as it moves through the water, in the wake it is possible to practice various board sports in wake and / or surface maneuvers. The wake forms, in effect, two solitary wave formations, one on each side of the device, emerging from the angle behind the wave forms 21, 23, as shown in Figure 3a. The skier or athlete can, once the boat is in motion, maneuver in the twin blades 5, 7 and start executing surf and / or surface maneuvers with board in the wave forms 21, 23. The device 1 preferably moves through water with a speed and strength sufficient to overcome any drag that may result from skiers or athletes who are riding on the waves 21, 23. Under ideal circumstances, the athlete can, due to gravity, ride the waves 21, 23 when reaching a substantial balance, between the force towards below exerted by gravity and the upward momentum exerted by the water flow 29, on the surface of the riding wave 31, 33. The athlete can also maneuver laterally through the wave forms, away from the central portion 3, to mount the forms of solitary waves, formed in the wake that remains behind the device in the water. Similarly, athletes who practice skiing with wake boards can maneuver around and / or over the shapes of solitary waves, in the manner mentioned above. The size of the wake 70, and the ability of the athletes to perform maneuvers in them, depends on the speed of the device, its size and the amount of water that travels. The greater the speed, size and / or displacement, the greater the size of the wake and the better the opportunities for the athlete to maneuver in the wake. The water flowing from the surfaces for mounting the waves 31, 33 is allowed to do so either outside the helmets side of the generator 13, 15 or above the ridge 35 and below to the center of the area 41. Because some water flows above the central portion 3 and towards and above the hull of the central generator 17, an athlete with sufficient experience and under ideal conditions, can maneuver from one side of the device or from the surface to mount the wave, up to the other 'side, or the another surface, on traversing forward towards the central portion 3 and then cutting through the central portion 3. In the preferred embodiment, the degree of inclination, curvature and orientation of the hulls of the generator 13, 15 and of the surfaces for riding the waves 31, 33, in relation to the direction of travel, largely determines the nature and character of the wave forms that are formed. The wave generating hulls 13, 15 having only a slight inclination, or curvature, as discussed above, will form a deep and relatively small wave shape. Meanwhile, the generator hulls that have a greater inclination, or curvature, and / or vertical extension, will form a fully developed and relatively large tunnel wave. The degree of inclination, curvature and orientation angle that what will be used in any particular circumstance is a function of several factors, as discussed above. The power of the boat that is used to pull the device 1 also determines to what extent the helmets of the generator 13, 15 can form waves 21, 23 therein. A powerful boat will require, for example, pulling a large boat, or one that can make tunnel waves larger than small, and deep. This is because the hydrodynamic drag caused by a relatively large device, or one that has a degree of tilt, curvature relatively high, or an angle of orientation, is greater than the drag caused by a relatively small device, or one that has a relatively small degree of inclination, curvature or angle of orientation.
Additional stabilizing devices Under ideal weather conditions, the surface of the water is relatively calm, so that the wave generating device 1 will remain relatively stable in the water, on the other hand, when the weather conditions are not ideal, the surface of the water it may twitch, or become turbulent, which may cause the device to become unstable. Although the wake of the boat, as discussed above, helps provide a relatively calm surface to a certain extent, additional stabilizers may be provided. While the preferred embodiment will have adequate performance under conditions that are not very extreme, the present invention contemplates the use of additional stability devices, which, when necessary, will help keep the device 1 stable, even during relatively harsh conditions. or turbulent. As shown in Figures 4-6, the additional stabilizers they are mounted on the front of the device, such as for example a disk-shaped stabilizer 57, as shown in Figure 4, or a torpedo-shaped stabilities 59, which is shown in Figures 5-6. As shown in Figure 4, the disk-shaped stabilizer 57 is essentially in the form of a flat disk, connected to the device 1 by means of a connecting rod or rod 61. In these applications, the rope 53 is connected to the front of the stabilizer 57, and not to the device, so that the boat pulls the stabilizer 57, which in turn pulls the device 1. The stabilizer 57 is preferably mounted at about 2 to 10 feet (ie .61 meter up to 3.0 meters) in front of the device, which is close enough so that the stabilizer 57 has the maximum effective ballast in the device, while it is far away so that the stabilizer 57 does not interfere with the athletes who ride on the device 1. The disk-shaped stabilizer 57 helps to stabilize the device 1 in the water, partly thanks to its buoyancy characteristics, and partly due to its ability to plan, or in the same way to be on the surface of the water, at or slightly below the level of the surface of the water, which, through the connecting rope 61, maintains the device 1 at a substantially constant elevation in the water. By keeping the stabilizer 57 at or near the surface of the water, the stabilizer 57 prevents the device 1 from planning too far upwards, or from sinking very far downwards. The flat and wide configuration of the stabilizer 57 also helps to reduce the hardness, or the turbulence of the water immediately in front of the device, so that, as the device moves through the water, the water that eventually flows into the device will be relatively calm, for this reason, the disk-shaped stabilizer 57 is preferable approximately two thirds of the width of the device 1, which adds to its stabilizing effect. However, its width should not be much larger, so that unwanted entrainment by the stabilizer 57 is not created. The connecting cord 61 is preferably made of a durable, light, relatively rigid, and somewhat flexible material , such as fiberglass composite material made of carbon graphite, or steel, etc. The rope 61 is preferably rigid, although flexible, in a way that the stabilizer 57 can drag in a manner flexible the device. Preferably, the rope 61 is also fixed to the stabilizer 57 and the device 1, so that the connections of the connection are relatively rigid. The materials from which the stabilizer 57 is made can be the same or similar to the materials of the device 1. According to the foregoing, the stabilizer can be hollow, or have air pockets, so that it floats in the water. However, the security features found in the device 1, as discussed above, are not important for the stabilizer 57. As shown in Figures 5-6, the torpedo-shaped stabilizer 59 has substantially the shape of a torpedo. , and is joined by means of a connecting rope 61, in a shape equal to that used for the disk-shaped stabilizer 57. Like the stabilizer 57, the torpedo-shaped stabilizer 59 helps to stabilize the device 1 to the keep it on the surface or slightly below the level of the surface of the water, swinging the device 1. However its configuration the aerodynamic shape, creates less drag than the disk-shaped stabilizer 57, what makes it more suitable for high-speed applications. The torpedo-shaped stabilizer 59 can be made from the same material, and operates essentially the same as the disk-shaped stabilizer 57.
Alternative embodiment In the alternative embodiment, the improved device of the wake 101, as shown in Figure 7, is pulled by a can in the same manner as in the preferred embodiment. The improved wake device 101, is substantially similar in shape, in many respects, to the preferred embodiment, except that the device 101 is more elongated, forming a narrower and higher "V" from below. The relatively narrower configuration of the device 101 makes it possible for the device 101 to cut the water more easily than the preferred embodiment, creating less drag, and making it advantageous for high speed applications. This makes it possible for the device 101 to be used in wakeboard and water ski sports, which require the boat to travel at relatively high speeds. As in the preferred embodiment, wake enhancer device 101 is substantially symmetrical and has a central portion extending forward 103, where the rope 153 is tied, which provides the same self-alignment benefits of the preferred embodiment. That is, by pulling the device from the central portion extending forward 103, the device self-aligns in the direction of travel. While the helmets of the generator 113, 115 have a concave curvature, as seen in Figure 7, horizontally and vertically, similar to the preferred embodiment, the orientation angle, horizontally, of the generator helmets 113, 115, it is considerably smaller, with respect to the direction of flow, than in the preferred embodiment, at about 15 to 30 degrees. Accordingly, the wake improving device 101 forms stelae, or other wave formations, rather than surf waves 21, 23, on which the athletes can ride. For example, the wake enhancing device can improve the wake that exists, such as that which is formed by the can 2, on which surface maneuvers and / or wake board can be executed, which significantly increases the challenge and / or diversity in sports.
The relatively elongated orientation of the twin blades 105, 107, and the wave generator hulls 113, 115, causes the flow in the twin blades to be accelerated upwards, but not necessarily downward or laterally, as in the embodiment preferred This means that, when a body of infinite water meets the guide edges 109, 111, that the body of water rises upwards through the helmets of the generator 113, 115, but due to the angle of the relatively low horizontal orientation of the surfaces in which the wave 131, 133 is mounted, with respect to the direction of travel, that the body of water accelerates only slightly in the forward direction, and travels only slightly in a lateral direction, away from the central portion 103. The result is that the water flow mantle 129, which flows in the twin blades 105, 107, rises upwards, but not necessarily downwards, and only slightly in the lateral direction, so that it flows relatively backwards, with respect to the device 101 that moves forward. Accordingly, rather than forming waves in the form of a curl, the device 101 displaces the water to form wakes, or to improve the wakes of the boat, forming solitary waves traveling behind the boat.
The device 101 is preferably between 2 to 5 feet (i.e. approximately 0.6 meters to 1.5 meters) wide and from 3 to 5 feet (i.e., 91 to 4.5 meters) in length. Because it is intended for higher speed applications, the device 101 is smaller than the preferred embodiment, and, as discussed, creates less drag. The device 101 is also relatively lighter in weight, such that it can be pulled by a can 2 at high speeds. In the same way, this embodiment is made of the same materials that are preferred to make the preferred embodiment. In use, as the device 101 for improving the wake accelerates, the device 101 displaces water and thus creates, depending on the speed of the device, an improved wake, and / or wave formation, which follow the trajectory behind the device. Similar to the preferred embodiment, the device moves through the water, and causes the water to flow in the twin blades 105, 107. Then water is forced up and back, in relation to the device, forming trajectories of water that eventually fall back into the body of water around. At the same time, the displacement of water creates a wake that follows behind device 101 in the water, on top of which athletes who practice on the surface and / or those who use wake boards can execute their maneuvers. Usually, the boat pulls an athlete, and can mount the wake, much like a skier, or a skier with wake boards, can ride the wake of the boat. The device can be pulled from the back of a boat 2 in the manner that improves the wake that is formed, by placing it in the water so as to intercept the wake of the boat, amplifying and improving the wake, in which they can be practiced. sports like surfing, skiing. An athlete pulled by the boat can execute maneuvers around, above and / or through the improved wake that is formed by the device, as well as new maneuvers, using the wake as a ramp or launch pad, as discussed.
Embodiment of the hull of the boat As shown in Figure 8, the present invention can also be attached to the hull 208 of the boat 202, so that the boat travels through the water, the guide 201 is pushed, instead of being pulled. In this embodiment, the twin blades 205, 207 are attached to, or integrally with, the hull 208 of the can 202, such that the blades extend outwardly and laterally on both sides of the can. The device 201 can be positioned longitudinally along the side of the boat's hull in the middle or the back of the boat, although it is preferred that the device be joined in a placement that will provide more consistent and stable waveforms, as shown in FIG. will discuss. The twin blades 205, 207 of this embodiment are similar in many respects to the twin blades 5, 7 of the preferred embodiment, except that they attach to or similarly extend from the hull of the can. For example, there are curved generator helmets 213, 215, guide edges 209, 211 and wave mounting surfaces 231, 233, which are configured substantially as in the preferred embodiment. This means that the guide edges 209, 211 are positioned in such a way that they cut through the water to form a water flow mantle 229, which flows in the twin blades 205, 207 and the generator helmets 213, 215 , to form the waves 221, 223 therein. The surfaces for mounting the waves 231, 233 also have a concave curvature, horizontally and vertically and extend backwards at an angle, as in the form of preferred embodiment, such that the water flowing through the surfaces for mounting the wave is accelerated forward, upward and laterally, away from the can, as shown in Figure 8. However, unlike the shape of preferred embodiment, which must be maintained at a substantially constant depth in the water by virtue of its own weight, buoyancy size and shape, this embodiment is secured to one side of the hull of the boat 208, and lies in the can to maintain the twin blades 205, 207 in a substantial balance and at a constant depth. The depth at which the twin blades are placed in the water is determined by the position of the twin blades in relation to the hull of the boat 208. Due to the amount and consistency of the water flow in the twin blades there will be a significant effect In the size and character of the waveforms that are made, the twin blades are preferably mounted in such a way that during acceleration, the guide edges are between 2 to 8 inches (ie 5.1 to 20.3 cm) below the average water surface level. While deeper will cause greater water flow in the blades, creating larger wave forms, it will also result in increased hydrodynamic drag, which can make it difficult for the boat to accelerate and maintain speed. In addition, the relative position of the boat with respect to the level of the surface of the water, and therefore, the amount of water that is allowed to flow in the twin blades, may vary depending on the operating conditions of the water surface, the speed and acceleration at which the boat travels, and the position of the device with respect to the boat. These are that, as the boat accelerates, the front parts of the boat are like a glider upwards, while the rear of the boat seems to fall at a slight elevation, due to the forward momentum of the boat. Of course, this change will have an effect on the relative position of the twin blades in the water, and therefore, the proper assembly of the twin blades will have to take into account their operational position, rather than the simple stationary position in the water . A lower surface 247 of the twin blades 205, 207 is preferably configured such that it creates almost no or no hydrodynamic effect, i.e. gliding effect, which can affect the total movement of the boat. For example, the lower surface may be horizontal, or even hollowed out below the surface on which the wave is mounted, if desired, so that as the boat accelerates, the water will not create an upward effect on the device. On the other hand, in some cases, such as when the device is fixed to the back of the boat, the lower surface can be tilted slightly forward to help the device to plan on the water, which helps the boat Stay stable, and do not plan too much, even during a quick acceleration. However, when the device is attached near the middle part of the boat, you may wish to position the device in such a way that it cuts the water slightly, rather than simply going on the surface or planning on it, which can balance the glide that otherwise it would happen. It is better to avoid excessive glide of the boat to maintain the guide edges 209, 211 of the device 201 at a substantially constant elevation in the water. The device 201 is secured mounted on the can by means of conventional mechanisms, such as a knot or bolt, or welded, but preferably integrally with the boat hull 208. The device 201 is securely mounted on the boat, so that the device can resist the forces of knocking, bending and twisting that can occur while, in a boat, it moves in the water. A support member 214 is provided in the each twin blade, behind the generator helmets, in the direction of travel, connecting the twin blades to the hull of the boat. Because the device, in fact, is a horizontal cantilever on both sides of the boat, it must resist the tendency of the water to substantially cause shearing, bending and twisting forces that are exerted near the hull of the boat, and therefore, a support member 214 at this location is preferably very strong. Conversely, there is a smaller amount of force exerted on the furthest tip of the device 201, and therefore, the support member can be directed towards the tip of each blade. This embodiment can be made substantially of the same material as the preferred embodiment. However, if device 201 is formed integrally with the boat, the same material as the boat's hull must be made. For example, if the hull of the boat is made of fiberglass, in device 201 it should be made of fiberglass. A protective or cushion coating should also be used, as in the preferred embodiment, in this form of. realization to increase security. The boat must also be strong in the area near the place where the device is fixed. so that the forces acting on the device do not adversely affect the hull of the boat. The device 201 is preferably of a size and shape that is proportional to the size, shape and potency of the can. The device 201 is preferably secured to the can in the rear half thereof, as indicated in figure 8, so that the wake caused by the front part of the can is incorporated into the wave formed by the device. In use, the boat accelerates at a sufficient speed to form the desired waves 221, 223 on the generator hulls 213, 215. In this embodiment, the athletes preferably mount the wake 270 extending from the wave forms , more than directly in the twin blades, due to the danger of being so close to the boat during its operation. According to the above, preferably the boat travels at sufficient speed to form the wake 270, of a substantial size from the wave forms, as shown in Figure 8. In this embodiment, it is preferred that athletes do his maneuvers 267 in a position in the water, unlike in the boat 202, so that as the boat passes, the athlete can by himself row in the same direction of the boat, and can grab and ride the wave that passes and extends from the wake formed by the boat. Preferably, the boat driver coordinates the speed and direction of the boat, according to the speed, direction and skill of the athlete. Ideally, the athlete will have enough skill to be able to grab and ride the wave for a long period of time.
Embodiment in Rails or rails The present invention can also be activated, or otherwise actuated, by any conventional mechanical mechanisms, such as those used to drive a train, funicular, cable car, trolleybus, etc., other than a boat, for example, the present invention can be placed in a fixed rail to the bottom of a water environment, ie a pool, so that it can be pulled by means of a rope or cable, creating the wave formations in the surface of the pool. In one embodiment, two sets of twin blades 5, 7 can be placed against each other (back to back), so that one set of blades-look in one direction and the other set in another direction. In this way, the device can be placed on a rail in the part from below a pool and then operated with a rope, pulling it through the water in one direction, creating wave forms in it, and then in the opposite direction, creating additional wave forms. These will allow you to mount waves that go in one direction and then mount those that form in the other direction, maximizing the performance

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  1. Claims 1. A wave generating device that is used with the potency of the boat, comprising: a central portion; twin blades extending substantially laterally from the central portion of each of the twin blades having a wave-generating hull extending therefrom; where the boat pulls the device in a body of water, the twin blades can lift water towards the hull generating waves, so that the wave forms, in which you can mount and practice some water sport, are formed in each hull of the wave generator. The wave generating device according to claim 1, wherein each of the wave generator hulls has a substantially concave inclined curvature, in the direction of travel, such that as the device moves to Through the body of water, a flow of water forms in the twin blades, and flows upwards in the wave generator's hulls. 3. The wave generating device according to claim 1, wherein the twin blades extend substantially horizontally and laterally relative to the central portion, and has guide edges that can, during use, cut the body of water and lift a flow of water towards the twin blades. The wave generating device according to claim 3, wherein the device is adapted such that during use, the guide edges of said device are placed at about 5 to 15 cm below the average surface area of the device. body of water, so that a mantle of water flow is created has a depth of approximately 5 to 15 cm in the wave generating hulls. The wave generating device according to claim 1, wherein the device is formed integrally, and the twin blades and the wave generator hulls have symmetrical shapes, wherein the stabilizer blade is placed along the waveform. back of the device. The wave generating device according to claim 1, wherein the helmets of the generator comprise the surfaces on which the wave is mounted having horizontal and vertical curvatures thereon, so that as the device moves in the water, a flow of water. It rises on the surfaces on which the waves are mounted, and wherein the forward movement of the device causes this water flow to move substantially forward, vertically and laterally, with respect to the body of water that surrounds it, creating a wave in the form of a tunnel therein. The wave generating device according to claim 1, wherein the device is oriented substantially horizontally and in the form of a "V" from below, wherein the hulls of the wave generator extend above and slightly backward of the two guide edges of the device, and having concave curvatures therein. The wave generating device according to claim 1, wherein at least one stabilizer is substantially provided in the front of the device, wherein, during use, the stabilizer helps to stabilize the device in the water. The wave generating device according to claim 1, wherein the lower part of the device is adapted with at least one channel and / or a rudder to assist the device to travel through the body of water in the forward direction and behind. 10. An engine boat that pulls the wave generator in a body of water, comprising: a body having twin blades therein, wherein the body has a leading edge on it; an upper surface extending substantially up and back from the guide edge, in that as the boat pulls the generator, the guiding edge of the generator agitates the water from the body of water, creating a flow of water flowing towards the upper surface of the twin blades. 11. The wave generator according to claim 10, wherein the wave generator has a central portion extending forward from which the generator is pulled, wherein the twin blades extend backward at an angle thereof. The wave generator according to claim 10, wherein the stabilizing device is provided in the front part of the device, wherein the stabilizing device helps to maintain the wave generator in a substantial balance in the body of water. 13. The wave generator according to claim 12, wherein the rod or rod connects the stabilizer device to the wave generator, in such a way that the bar balances the wave generator. The wave generator according to claim 12, wherein the stabilizing device is substantially in the form of a flat wing. 15. The wave generator according to claim 12, wherein the stabilizing device has substantially the shape of a torpedo. The wave generator according to claim 10, wherein the twin blades are substantially oriented horizontally and are wing-shaped, and wherein the upper surface has a forward curvature in the direction of the area thereof, followed by an inclined backward area, this area in a forward direction, in a curve, helps to create the wave forms and the area backwards forms a channel to help direct the flow of water backwards. The wave generator according to claim 10, wherein the bottom surface is provided with a rudder extending downward. 18. A motor boat comprising: a wave generator having twin blades, wherein each blade extends substantially laterally from the canister and has a leading edge and an upper surface such that as the can moves through the water, the leading edge cuts through the water to form a flow of water flowing to the upper surface of the vessels. twin blades, where the flow of water creates an effect in which maneuvers can be performed. The can according to claim 18, wherein the upper surface has a curvature therein, such that as the water flows on the upper surface, the water flows up and laterally with respect to the blades. twins, to form a wave in which you can perform sports maneuvers. The boat according to claim 18, wherein the wave generator is formed integrally with and extends from the rear half of the boat and is positioned in such a way that as the boat moves through the water, the forces act on the generator to help stabilize the boat in the water. 21. A boat for creating various waves and / or wake effects, comprising: a boat hull; two sections extending substantially outward on both sides of the hull of the boat, wherein each section comprises: a portion extending forward; a portion of the body that extends. backwards from the portion that extends forward; and wherein during the operation of the boat the forward portion travels below the surface of the water and helps to push the water upwards, causing a downward reciprocating force acting on the boat, where the sections help cause the water to move laterally outward in relation to the hull of the boat, where various wave effects and / or wakes are created in it. The boat according to claim 1, wherein the depth and position of the boat in relation to the surface of the water during the operation of the boat is determined in part, by the position of the sections relative to the hull of the boat, and the downward force acting on the forward portion that causes the boat to travel deeper into the water. 23. The boat according to claim 1, wherein the longitudinal sections are placed in the hull of the boat substantially in the middle of the rear portions thereof, and wherein the sections may be formed or placed separately or integrally with the hull of the boat. 24. A device for use on the hull of a boat comprising: two members that can extend substantially outward relative to the hull of the boat, wherein each member comprises: a sloping front portion; a portion of the body that extends rearwardly from the inclined frontal portion; and wherein the members are oriented in such a way that during the operation of the boat the inclined frontal portion travels below the surface of the water and cuts the water so that it exerts an upward force in the same, causing a downward reciprocal force acting on the boat, where the members help to move the water laterally so that various wave and / or wake effects are created. 25. The device according to claim 24, wherein the members are mounted on the sides of the boat hull and extend laterally outwardly on the sides of the boat. opposite directions in such a way as to increase the effective width of the boat hull for water displacement purposes. 26. The device according to claim 24, wherein the members are secured along the middle rear portions of the boat's hull in a manner that causes the wakes naturally formed by the front of the boat to be incorporated into the effects. of wake formed by the device. 27. The device according to claim 24, wherein the front inclined portion has the shape of a blade and has a guiding edge to help cut the water, wherein the upward force exerted by the inclined front portion causes a force reciprocal downward acting on the boat, causing the boat to travel deeper into the water and reduce the effect of gliding. 28. A vehicle for use in a body of water, comprising: a substantially floating body adapted to be substantially driven along the surface of the body of water, wherein the body of water has two sections that extend substantially in shape side that extends outward from them, each of these sections have a portion extending outward with the guide edge therein; and wherein, as the vehicle moves substantially along the surface of the body of water, the forwardly extending portion substantially submerges below the water surface such that the leading edge cuts the water to exert an upward force on it, thus causing a reciprocal force down to act on this vehicle, where the water moves through the body to create various wave and / or wake effects. 29. The vehicle according to claim 28, wherein the force of the water exerted upwards creates a reciprocal force down in the vehicle, which counteracts the upward force created by the glide effect caused by the vehicle to As it moves substantially along the surface of the water, the combination of this helps keep the vehicle practically at a hydrodynamic equilibrium. 30. The vehicle according to claim 28, wherein the vehicle is a boat driven by a motor, or can be pulled behind the motor-driven boat. 31. The vehicle according to claim 28, wherein each of the substantially laterally extending sections has a curved surface of flow therein, wherein as the vehicle moves through the water, the water rises. upward by the leading edge of the inclined forwardly extending portion, and flowing in association with the surface that forms the flow such that various wave formations and / or stelae are created. The vehicle according to claim 8, in which a motor boat pulls the vehicle and a stabilizer is provided which is substantially connected to the front of the vehicle, where the stabilizer moves along the water body in front of the vehicle to help in the stability of the vehicle in the water. The vehicle according to claim 28, wherein the vehicle has a rudder-like member extending therefrom with at least one wing-shaped member extending therefrom to help stabilize the vehicle.
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