WO2002014145A1 - Wind-propelled nautical craft - Google Patents
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- WO2002014145A1 WO2002014145A1 PCT/FR2001/002565 FR0102565W WO0214145A1 WO 2002014145 A1 WO2002014145 A1 WO 2002014145A1 FR 0102565 W FR0102565 W FR 0102565W WO 0214145 A1 WO0214145 A1 WO 0214145A1
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B63—SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS; RELATED EQUIPMENT
- B63H—MARINE PROPULSION OR STEERING
- B63H9/00—Marine propulsion provided directly by wind power
- B63H9/04—Marine propulsion provided directly by wind power using sails or like wind-catching surfaces
- B63H9/06—Types of sail; Constructional features of sails; Arrangements thereof on vessels
- B63H9/069—Kite-sails for vessels
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- the present invention relates to a pendular nautical vehicle towed by the force of the wind characterized in that the passengers are suspended in a nacelle moving above the water.
- This machine is inspired by the dinghy in terms of the so-called 'abseiling' position, water skiing lifted by a paraglider wing and tallow towed by a kite. Its use is distinguished by the total control of its evolution of the craft by the passengers. Their unstable and pendular position above the water, freed from the effects of water impacts on the hull, the maneuverability, provide new sensations.
- the machine consists of a hull fitted with rudders and possibly of depth, of an arm secured to the hull by an articulation positioned on its central part and its longitudinal plane of symmetry. Several passengers sit on the end of the free arm of the hull in a suspended basket.
- the machine is towed by one or more blades subjected to the force of the wind connected to the arm by flexible and adjustable means.
- the hull free of any passenger, essentially has a function of contact with the aquatic environment, and imposes the direction of movement and resists the drift of the craft.
- the hull can have a shape adapted to the type of navigation desired (race, raid, sea, lake, etc.), long and fine which, due to its density, momentarily, can be completely submerged under the effect of the forces transmitted by the arm, either flattened surf type evolving on the surface like a skate.
- the wing (s) or structure may be a lighter-than-air balloon, a kite, a paraglider wing, a specific wing.
- the rudder (s) and the sails are mechanically controlled by the pilot (s) installed in the nacelle.
- Figure 1 is a schematic longitudinal elevational view of an embodiment of the craft sailing in a so-called "downwind”.
- Figure 2 is a top view of the machine of Figure 1
- Figure 3 is a partial longitudinal elevation view of the machine showing the different possible rotations of the arm.
- Figures 4 and 5 are views from above and in side elevation of the machine of Figures 1 and 2 sailing in a so-called "near”.
- Figure 6 is a partial and schematic longitudinal elevational view of the machine of Figures 1 to 5 showing a non-active device for limiting the height of the nacelle above the water.
- Figure 7 is a partial elevational view similar to Figure 6 illustrating an embodiment of the device in activity of limiting the height of the nacelle
- Figure 8 is a partial elevational view showing the arm, the airfoil and the control cables of the machine of Figures 1 to 7 at rest.
- Figure 9 is a top view of an alternative embodiment of the shell.
- FIG. 10 is a view in longitudinal elevation of the shell of FIG. 9.
- FIGS. 11 and 12 are views in transverse section located at 11-11 and 12-12 of FIG. 10.
- Figure 13 is a schematic top view of an embodiment of the arm.
- FIG. 14 is a schematic longitudinal section view of the arm described in FIG. 13.
- Figure 15 is an elevational view of an embodiment of a bracket for a nacelle for two seated passengers.
- Figure 16 is a schematic cross-sectional view in 16-16 of the arm of Figure 14 and equipped with the bracket described in Figure 15.
- Figure 17 is a schematic elevational view of the arm of Figures 13 and 14 equipped with the bracket Figure 15 and an embodiment of a system for adjusting the position of the nacelle on the arm.
- FIG. 18 is a partial schematic view in elevation of the machine equipped with an embodiment of a system for adjusting the angle () of maximum rotation of the arm in the plane of symmetry (A) of the hull .
- Figure 19 is a partial elevational and schematic view of the embodiment of a machine for two passengers, equipped with the shell described in Figures 9 to 12, the arm described in Figures 14 to 16, the bracket described in Figures 13 and 18, the nacelle height limitation system described in FIGS. 6 to 8, the angle adjustment system () described in FIG. 17, and the nacelle position adjustment system on the arm described in Figure 18.
- FIG. 20 is a partial and schematic top view of the machine described in FIG. 19.
- a shell (1) of generally elongated and fine shape comprising a plane of longitudinal symmetry (A) with an upper face and a lower face immersed in the rest position, without drift, the shape of the shell (1) acting.
- This hull is fitted with a steerable rudder (4), mechanically controlled by cables by the passenger (s).
- An arm (2) having a longitudinal axis of rotation (D), integral with the shell (1) by an articulation (14) positioned on the upper face of said shell, in its plane of symmetry (A), in its central part and adjustable.
- the arm (2) pivots on its axis of rotation (D) through 360 °, and by with respect to said hull, from rear to front in the longitudinal plane of symmetry (A) of the hull (1) at a maximum angle (), permanently imposing on the arm (2) a position on the rear of the hull (1).
- a nacelle (3) suspended by a pivoting hinge from a bracket (15) secured to the arm (2) in its free part of the shell (3), in which the passenger (s) held by pendulum effect take place in a vertical sitting position.
- the position of the nacelle on the arm is adjustable to modify the lever arm exerted by the nacelle on the arm.
- an airfoil (6) of the two-strand traction kite type, unsinkable, detachable from water, symmetrical in activity, without differential action on the strands, in a vertical plane (B) in the same vertical plane as the one containing the wind axis (C).
- the wing activity is controlled from the nacelle by two cables (10).
- the flotation device (5) integral with the nacelle (3) and its stem (15).
- the flotation device (5) makes said pod unsinkable with or without its passengers. When stationary, it offers a sufficiently stable seat so that passengers can get on and off in the so-called gondola without capsizing.
- Figures 1 and 2 shows us a nautical craft in operation in a so-called 'downwind' pace respectively in side view and top view the wing (6) is deployed above the water, the nacelle (3) is raised.
- Figure 3 shows the different possible rotations of the arm.
- the arm (2) when the machine is active is generally inclined above the water.
- the evolving arm is located in the plane of symmetry (A) of the shell (1), the said shell is then on one of its sides as shown in FIGS. 1, 2 4 and 5.
- the wing automatically takes up position above the water so that the nacelle (3) is lifted and kept high.
- the blade strands are fixed to two cables (10) controlled from the nacelle (3) and circulating in a ring (12) fixed to the top of the arm stem (2) near the hinge which supports the nacelle (3 ).
- the airfoil (6) has an adjustable height from the nacelle (3), it can be 'active' or 'inactive'. To make it 'active' it suffices to release the control cables (10) from the airfoil (6) to a certain position, and to pull on these cables (10) thanks to a winding device actuated by pedal or winch to adjust the distance, close it and make it 'inactive'.
- the basket (3) can accommodate one or more people.
- the steering controls can consist of steering wheel (s), spreader (s), handlebars (s), winch (es), joystick (s) to operate the rudder (s) (4), the activity of the airfoil (6), the position of the nacelle (3) on the arm (2), the speed of movement of the machine and the adjustment of the angle ().
- the machine is equipped with a device (7) for limiting the height of the nacelle (3) above the water.
- Figure 6 shows the device (7) for limiting the height of the nacelle above the water in the inactive position, the height of the nacelle (3) above the water is not sufficient.
- Figure 7 shows the same active device.
- This device consists of a cable (8) (or rope, or end ..) of an adaptable length according to the desired limitation. At each end of this cable (8) is fixed a ring (9). The cable (8) is attached to a padlock (11) fixed to the arm (2) in its lower part. The airfoil control cables (10) (6) circulate in the rings (9). The device (7) is activated when the nacelle (3) arrives at a certain height above the water determined by the position of the padlock (11) on the arm (2) and the length of the cable (8 ). This device (7) for the height of the nacelle (3) automatically modifies the lever arm exerted by the blade (6) on the arm (2). This device (7) can be active whatever the shape of the machine as illustrated in FIGS.
- the cables (10) for controlling the airfoil By releasing from the nacelle (3) the cables (10) for controlling the airfoil, the airfoil (6) and the strands of the airfoil are released from the rings (9) and (12), the airfoil (6) opens up to its full opening, then becomes completely 'active' and takes up a position above the water determined by the length released from the cables (10).
- Figures 9 to 12 illustrates a hull fo ⁇ ne (1) specific to this machine.
- the hull (1) not having the constraint of transporting passengers is of a long and fine form to offer a compromise resistance to advancement, resistance to drift and optimal buoyancy.
- Figures 13 to 14 show an embodiment of an arm (2). receiving the bracket (15) described in Figure 15.
- the arm (2) has a groove (27) in which the rollers (25) of the bracket (15) move.
- Figure 15 an embodiment of a bracket (15) for a nacelle (3) of two seated passengers, equipped with rollers (25) to facilitate movement along the arm (2).
- Figure 16 shows a sectional diagram of the arm in 16-16 of Figure 14 with the rollers (25) of the bracket (15) inside the groove (27).
- the flotation device (5) or float which appears in most of the figures removably secured to the nacelle (3) is made of inflatable and deflatable rubberized material, to limit its size.
- FIG. 17 shows a diagram of the device for adjusting the position of the nacelle on the arm.
- This adjustment can be made by the passengers themselves directly from the nacelle by means of a mechanical cable winding device (23).
- the device for adjusting the position of the nacelle on the arm consists of a hoist (21) with several pulleys. This hoist (21) is fixed at the top of the arm (2) by a removable device and at its other end and also in a removable manner to a roller (22) which can circulate on the bracket (15).
- Figure 18 shows a partial diagram of the machine equipped with an angle adjustment device (), consisting of a cable (26) of length adjustable by the passengers with mechanical winding means. This cable is fixed to a padlock (24) located on the hull and another (28) located on the arm.
- an angle adjustment device consisting of a cable (26) of length adjustable by the passengers with mechanical winding means. This cable is fixed to a padlock (24) located on the hull and another (28) located on the arm.
- FIG. 19 represents the whole of the machine, without sail or passengers for a crew of two seated people, equipped with the various devices described above.
- the nacelle (3) is equipped with different control devices: a pedals (19), a steering wheel (20), pedals and joysticks. It is also equipped with 2 seats (17) and two backrests (16).
- the rudder (4) is activated by the cable (18)
- the hoist (21) is mechanically activated by the cable (23)
- the angle adjustment device () is mechanically activated by the cable (26).
- Figure 20 shows the machine of Figure 19 in top view.
- the same articulated device (14) can be mounted on the same shell (1) at points different from its plane of symmetry (A) and from its upper face of said shell either by continuous displacement and clamping, or in predetermined positions .
- the arm is detached from the hull, the nacelle and the arm's stem, the wing's nipple, the float can be made of inflatable and deflatable rubberized material, the seats, backrests and other devices controls are foldable.
- a large machine is achievable for long distances with a larger number of passengers.
- the various controls are then motorized, the machine having an on-board energy source.
- the nacelle is then fe ⁇ Avenue to keep the passengers safe from the weather, and with equipment allowing life on board for several days without reaching land.
- the craft can be equipped with regulatory equipment.
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EP01963068A EP1309480A1 (en) | 2000-08-16 | 2001-08-07 | Wind-propelled nautical craft |
AU2001284116A AU2001284116A1 (en) | 2000-08-16 | 2001-08-07 | Wind-propelled nautical craft |
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FR0010644A FR2813060B1 (en) | 2000-08-16 | 2000-08-16 | VELIC PROPULSION DEVICE FOR WATER AND TERRESTRIAL MACHINERY |
FR0110408A FR2813058B1 (en) | 2000-08-16 | 2001-08-02 | NAUTICAL MACHINE |
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