WO2021148734A9 - Dispositif cambreur pour voile profilee - Google Patents
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- the present disclosure relates to a cambering device for a profiled sail, as well as an assembly (in particular a rig) comprising a profiled sail and a plurality of cambering devices according to the present disclosure.
- the present disclosure relates to the field of rigging, and more particularly profiled sails, also called “wing sails” or “thick sails” by those skilled in the art, and more particularly mechanisms, internal to the sail for changing the profile of the sail
- Document EP2718179B1 discloses a frame device for a profiled sail, placed inside the thick sail and making it possible to modify its profile for navigation.
- this device comprises several adjustable frame elements relative to each other, and of which at least one frame element has a first outline assigned to a first surface of the profiled sail and a second outline assigned to a second profiled sail surface.
- the frame device is adjustable, according to at least two operating positions making it possible to change the profile of the sail for navigation.
- the different positions of the frame elements are obtained by means of cords, visible in Figure 4 of document EP2718179B1, which each allow the device to be moved into one or the other of the two operating positions.
- the rigid frame elements are “hard” elements internal to the profiled sail which are in themselves fragile, but still liable to degrade the sail, in particular during maneuvers;
- control strings allow a remote actuation of the position of the frame elements according to the two operating positions, but undergo a variation in the length of their path during the deformation of the assembly under the pressure of the wind causing an imprecision in the control ;
- a bending device comprising a semi-rigid structure, elastically deformable including two length sections, extending one in front of the other, forming respectively a first length section integral with a first surface of the profiled sail, and a second length section integral with a second surface of the profiled sail,
- spacer system comprising at least one spacer interconnecting the first length section and the second length section, configured to work in compression and in tension, to maintain a gap between the two length sections.
- Document WO 2017/202858 A1 further discloses actuating means which comprise a control link connecting together, on the one hand, the two free ends of the semi-rigid structure, and on the other hand, the U-shaped connecting section, configured to arch the first length section and the second length section of the semi-rigid structure by tensioning the two free ends with the U-shaped connecting section of the semi-rigid structure, and the generation of an offset between the two free ends.
- actuating means which comprise a control link connecting together, on the one hand, the two free ends of the semi-rigid structure, and on the other hand, the U-shaped connecting section, configured to arch the first length section and the second length section of the semi-rigid structure by tensioning the two free ends with the U-shaped connecting section of the semi-rigid structure, and the generation of an offset between the two free ends.
- the visible part of the control link, marked 210 in FIG. 1 of document WO 2017/202858 A1 extends from the U-shaped connection section to the level with the leading edge of the sail, outside the semi-rigid structure up to an external angle transmission of a first force transmission element marked 248, at the free end of the second section of length, then to a second force transmission element marked 252 forming an angle transmission, integral with an intermediate portion of the second length section, before extending inside the semi-rigid structure, and connecting a first force transmission element 246 integral with the free end of the first length section.
- control link spotted 210 is an entirely passive component which needs to be put under tension in order to arch the semi-rigid structure and which therefore extends in its part not visible downwards until 'at the foot of the mast to an actuator allowing it to be tensioned.
- control ropes in particular the control link
- the control ropes allow remote actuation of the camber of the semi-rigid structure, but undergo a variation in the length of their path during the deformation of the together under wind pressure causing imprecision in the control;
- the present disclosure improves the situation, in whole or in part.
- camber device for profiled sail comprising:
- a semi-rigid, elastically deformable structure including:
- a spacer system comprising at least one spacer interconnecting the first length section and the second length section, configured to work in compression and in tension, to maintain a gap between the two length sections.
- the bending device further comprises actuating means connecting together, on the one hand, the two free ends of the semi-rigid structure, and on the other hand, the U-shaped connecting section, configured to bend the first length section and the second length section of the semi-rigid structure by tensioning the two free ends with the U-shaped connecting section of the semi-rigid structure, and the generation of an offset between the two free ends , or alternatively, actuating means connecting together, on the one hand, at least one of the two free ends, and on the other hand, the U-shaped connection section, configured to arch the first length section and the second length section of the semi-rigid structure by tensioning one of the two free ends with the U-shaped connecting section of the semi-rigid structure, and the generation of an offset between the two free ends.
- the actuating means comprise at least one actuator (active component) having two longitudinal ends, said actuator being retractable when activated, said at least one actuator extending along one of the two sections length of the semi-rigid structure, first length section or second length section, said actuator being internal to the semi-rigid structure, contained in a plane of the semi-rigid structure.
- said actuator, flexible is an artificial muscle, contracting when supplied with pressure by a fluid, and relaxing when the pressure of the fluid decreases, said artificial muscle having an envelope internally receiving a balloon supplied or discharged with the fluid, the flexible envelope, in particular in the form of a braid, retracting in length when its section increases under the increase of the supplied or fluid balloon, and expanding in length when its section decreases when the balloon is discharged from the fluid.
- one of the longitudinal ends of said at least one actuator is connected to one of the two free ends by an internal tendon while the other of the two longitudinal ends of said at least the actuator is connected :
- the actuator (s) active component of the actuating means is (are) advantageously internal (s) to the profiled sail, integrated into the semi-rigid structure, and internal (s) with a semi-rigid structure.
- the length of the control links i.e. inner tendon and / or outer tendon
- the semi-rigid structure has a profile having a plane of symmetry, in a rest position of the semi-rigid, elastic structure in which the first length section and the second length section have each a convex profile, and in which, in at least one arched position of the semi-rigid structure under the action of the actuating means, said first length section has a concave profile when said second length section has a convex profile , or the said second length section is concave in profile when said first length section is convex in profile.
- the actuating means are configured to arch the semi-rigid structure, selectively:
- the actuating means comprise at least said actuator, extending along one of the two length sections of the structure, first length section (or second length section), connected to the free end of the length section by a flexible tendon, external to the semi-rigid structure, via the angle transmission integral with the U-shaped connecting section, and by the internal tendon which runs along length section up to a guide before connecting the free end to the other length section, second length section (or first length section).
- Said actuator is configured to retract in an active state and pull on the two free ends connected by the outer tendon and the inner tendon, on the one hand, and on the angle transmission of the connecting section, d '' on the other hand, until the creation of the offset, the free end connected by the inner tendon advancing towards the leading edge with respect to the free end connected by the outer tendon causing the arching of the semi structure -rigid, the stressed outer tendon moving away from the length section, first length section (or second length section), immediately adjacent to the outer tendon, which then takes a concave profile, and while the other length section , second length section or first length section, takes a convex profile.
- said at least one actuator of the actuating means comprises:
- a first actuator configured to arch the structure in said first arched position, extending along the first length section connected to the free end of the length section by the external tendon, flexible, to the semi-rigid structure, via a first bevel gear integral with the section connection, in U, and by the inner tendon which runs along the first length section to a guide integral with said first length section before connecting the free end of said second length section, the first actuator being configured, in an active state, to retract and pull on the two free ends connected by the outer tendon and the inner tendon, on the one hand, and on the first bevel gear, on the other hand, until the creation of the offset, the free end connected by the inner tendon advancing towards the leading edge with respect to the free end connected by the outer tendon, causing the semi-rigid structure to arch, the outer tendon under stress deviating from the first length section which takes a concave profile, the second length section taking a convex profile in said first arched position,
- a second actuator configured to arch the structure in said second arched position, extending along the second length section connected to the free end of the length section by a tendon, external, flexible to the semi-rigid structure , via a second angle transmission integral with the U-shaped connecting section, and via the inner tendon which runs along the second length section to a guide integral with said second length section before connecting the end free of said first length section, the second actuator being configured to retract and pull on the two free ends connected by the outer tendon and the inner tendon, on the one hand, and on the second bevel gear, on the other hand, until the creation of the offset, the free end connected by the inner tendon advancing towards the leading edge with respect to the free end connected by the outer tendon causing arching of the semi-r structure stiff, the stressed outer tendon moving away from a second length section which assumes a concave profile, while said first length section assumes a convex profile in said second arched position.
- the outer tendon extends from said angle transmission (first angle transmission or second angle transmission) outside the semi-rigid structure to said end free.
- the outer tendon extends between the angle transmission, first angle transmission or second angle transmission and in the direction of said free end connected by the outer tendon, outside the semi-structure. rigid to a second guide carrying rollers, the second guide integral with the length section of the structure, the outer tendon being inside the semi-rigid structure between the second guide and said free end.
- said at least one actuator of the actuating means comprises:
- a first actuator for arching the semi-rigid structure in said first arched position, internal to the semi-rigid structure, extending along the first length section, one of the two longitudinal ends of which is connected to the free end of the second length section by the inner tendon which runs from one of the two longitudinal ends of the first actuator to a guide integral with the first length section, before connecting the free end of the second length section.
- the first actuator being configured, in an active state, to retract and pull on the free end connected by the inner tendon, on the one hand, and on the first anchor point on the other hand, until the offset is created, the end connected by the inner tendon advancing towards the edge attack by r contribution to the other free end by causing the semi-rigid structure to bend, the first length section taking a concave profile, the second length section taking a convex profile in said first arched position,
- a second actuator for arching the semi-rigid structure in said first arched position, internal to the semi-rigid structure, extending along the second length section, one of the two longitudinal ends of which is connected to the free end of the first length section by the inner tendon which runs from one of the two longitudinal ends of the second actuator to a guide integral with the second length section, before connecting the free end of the first length section.
- the actuator while the other longitudinal end of the actuator is attached to a second anchor point of the section U-shaped, and in which the second actuator is configured, in an active state, to retract and pull on the free end connected by the inner tendon, on the one hand, and on the second anchor point on the other hand , until the offset is created, the end connected by the inner tendon advancing towards the leading edge with respect to the other free end, causing the semi-rigid structure to bend, the second section of length taking a concave profile, the first length section taking a convex profile in said second arched position.
- the bending device comprises a control means configured to selectively:
- the bending device comprises a flexible connection system, joining together the first length section and the second length section, in an intermediate position between the two free ends and said spacer system; said flexible connection system working in tension to maintain a distance between them between the two length sections.
- This flexible link system may include two flexible links, including a first flexible link secured by its two ends to the first length section, and a second flexible link secured by its two ends to the second length section, the two flexible links , first flexible link and second flexible link being interlaced at a contact zone between the two flexible links, the contact zone between the two flexible links being configured to slide along the flexible links during bending and offset of the ends free; under the effect of the actuation means.
- the spacer system may comprise a first spacer, interconnecting the first length section and the second length section, as well as a second spacer, connecting between they the first length section and the second length section, parallel to said first spacer.
- the or each spacer of the spacer system is pivotally articulated at its ends, respectively to the first length section along an axis perpendicular to the plane of the semi-rigid structure and to the second section of length along an axis perpendicular to the plane of the semi-rigid structure, the or each spacer being configured to pivot relative to the two length sections, the first length section and the second length section during the bending and offset of the free ends; under the effect of the actuation means.
- the bending device may comprise articulated connectors, comprising a first part integral with the first length section (or of the second length section), and a second part receiving one end of the spacer, the second part being articulated to the first part along a pivot axis substantially perpendicular to the plane of the semi-rigid structure in order to pivot relative to the two length sections during the bending and offset of the free ends; under the effect of the actuation means.
- articulated connectors comprising a first part integral with the first length section (or of the second length section), and a second part receiving one end of the spacer, the second part being articulated to the first part along a pivot axis substantially perpendicular to the plane of the semi-rigid structure in order to pivot relative to the two length sections during the bending and offset of the free ends; under the effect of the actuation means.
- the spacer system comprises a telescopic spacer connecting the first length section and the second length section, configured to deploy and retract with a limited stroke, working in compression in a retraced position of lesser spacing, and work in traction in a spread out position.
- the semi-rigid structure comprising the connecting section and the two length sections, including the first length section and the second length section can be constituted by a semi-rigid element in one piece, kept curved for example by the spacer system; and where appropriate, said flexible connection system, or alternatively by one or more flexible.
- the one-piece member may be a rod, or blade, bent to form the first link section, the second link section, and the U-link section.
- said cambering device may comprise means for fixing two edges of the profiled sail, at the level of the trailing edge, including for each free end, a first support integral with the free end, having a bearing surface, and a second removable mounted support, and has a counter-bearing surface, as well as clamping means between the first support and the second support configured to clamp an edge of the web between the support surface and the counter-bearing surface of the first support and the second support.
- an assembly for example rigging, comprising a profiled sail and a plurality of cambering devices according to the present disclosure and in which the semi-rigid structure of each cambering device comprises the first section of length integral with a first surface of the profiled sail, and the second length section integral with a second surface of the profiled sail, as well as the U-shaped connecting section, connecting together by extending the first length section and the second length section at the leading edge of the profiled sail, the two length sections ending at the trailing edge of the sail with two free ends.
- the actuating means comprise said at least one actuator, having both longitudinal ends, said actuator being retractable when activated, said at least one actuator extending along one of the two length sections of the semi-rigid structure, first length section or second length section, said actuator being internal to the semi-rigid structure, contained in a plane of the semi-rigid structure.
- Said flexible actuator may advantageously be said artificial muscle, contracting when supplied with pressure by a fluid, and relaxing when the pressure of the fluid decreases, said artificial muscle having an envelope internally receiving a balloon supplied or discharged from the fluid, the flexible envelope, retracting in length when its section increases under increasing the balloon fed or fluid, and expanding in length when its section decreases when the balloon is discharged of the fluid.
- said profiled sail is carried by a mast extending internal to the semi-rigid structures of the cambering devices, by in the inter-space between said first length section and said second length section .
- said mast may extend inside each semi-rigid structure at the level of the inter-space defined between the first spacer and the second spacer of the spacer system.
- the bending devices include:
- the first actuator and the second actuator, flexible component are configured to cushion and protect the length sections - first length section and second length section, from shocks resulting from changes of support during changes of edges, tack or jibe, the internal mast configured to change downforce from the first length section against the second length section or vice versa from the second length section against the first length section when changing orientation and profile of the sail .
- the spacer system can comprise a single spacer interconnecting the first length section and the second length section, and in particular positioned in front of or behind the mast.
- Said assembly in particular may comprise a halyard (rope) making it possible to hoist the profiled sail and the cambering devices along the mast, and to lower the sail with its cambering devices when the halyard is released.
- the profiled sail can be configured to be:
- the artificial muscles of the actuators of the plurality of bending devices are supplied with fluid by one or more flexible elastic pipes, shaped in the form of a coil, extending in the direction of the height of the mast, the pipe or pipes.
- flexible elastics being configured to deploy by spacing the turns of the coil in the upper position of the profiled sail, and to retract by bringing the turns of the coil together, in the low position of the profiled sail.
- Such an embodiment advantageously makes it possible to hoist the profiled sail or on the contrary to lower it, without risk of entanglement of the flexible pipes thanks to the coil (s).
- the feed pipes can for example extend into the hollow of the U-shaped connecting section, at the leading edge of the profiled sail.
- the artificial muscles of the actuators are supplied with pressurized fluid by the elastic pipe or pipes by a reserve of pressurized fluid, for example compressed air, located at the foot of the mast, from preferably housed inside the mast, tubular component.
- a reserve of pressurized fluid for example compressed air
- the present disclosure also relates to a sailing vehicle comprising an assembly, in particular a rig according to the present disclosure.
- the present disclosure also relates to a wind turbine comprising an assembly, in particular a rig according to the present disclosure.
- FIG. 1 shows in transparency a schematic view of a rig comprising a profiled sail, as well as a plurality of cambering devices in their rest position, the cambering devices being configured to camber the profiled sail, selectively in a first direction and a second direction. meaning, the profiled sail being carried by a mast, extending internally to the semi-rigid structures of the cambering devices.
- FIG. 1a is a schematic view of the section of the profiled sail, in solid lines, in the rest position of the camber device, and in dotted lines in two distinct cambered positions, in one direction and in the other with respect to the position rest.
- FIG. 2 shows an embodiment of the arching device (flexible tendon and pneumatic muscles of the actuating means not shown) including the semi-rigid structure, in its rest position, formed of a curved rod forming the connecting section, the first length section and second length section, as well as a first bevel gear and a second bevel gear, each comprising a pulley, including the spacer system, the first spacer and the second spacer , the flexible connection system, including the first flexible link and the second flexible link interlaced with each other, and fixing means for the edge of each profiled web, at each free end of the semi-rigid structure , as well as two guides integral with the first and second length section near the free ends, ensuring guidance of the flexible tendons.
- the arching device flexible tendon and pneumatic muscles of the actuating means not shown
- FIG. 3 is a view of the bending device in a bent position of the elastic semi-rigid structure under the action of actuating means (not shown).
- FIG. 4 is a view of the camber device of Figure 3, the actuating means fully illustrated, including the first actuator in the form of a pneumatic muscle running along the first length section in a deployed (unactivated) state, connected to the free end of the first section by an external tensioner via a first angle transmission, and connected to the free end of the second section by an internal tensioner, the actuating means further comprising a second actuator formed by a muscle pneumatic, in a retracted (activated) state connected to the free end of the second length section by an outer tendon via a second bevel gear, and connected to the free end of the first length section by an inner tendon , the second actuator deforming the semi-rigid structure in a bent position by tensioning between the free ends, on the one hand, and the second angle transmission integral with the U-shaped connection section, on the other hand.
- FIG. 5 is a detail view of the strut system of the semi-rigid structure, including the first strut and the second strut.
- FIG. 6 is a detail view of the articulated connection connecting each of the spacers to the first (or second) length section.
- FIG. 7 is a view of the flexible connection system, including the first flexible link secured by its two ends to the first length section, and the second flexible link secured by its two ends to the second length section, the first flexible link and the second flexible link being interlaced, working in tension to maintain a gap between the first length section and the second length section.
- FIG. 8 is a detail view of the guide, integral with the first length section (or the second length section) and providing guidance of the inner tendon near the free end.
- FIG. 9 is a detail view of the fastening means integral with the free end of the first length section (or of the second length section) comprising the first support integral with the first length section (or of the second length section). length) having a bearing surface, a second support comprising a counter bearing surface, the means being configured to clamp the edge of the profiled sail between the bearing surface and the counter bearing surface, under the effect of means tightening the fastening means.
- Fig. 10 is a detail view of the fastening means integral with the free end of the first length section (or of the second length section) comprising the first support integral with the first length section (or of the second length section). length) having a bearing surface, a second support comprising a counter bearing surface, the means being configured to clamp the edge of the profiled sail between the bearing surface and the counter bearing surface, under the effect of means tightening the fastening means.
- FIG. 10 are two detail views of a spacer system comprising a telescopic spacer, respectively in a deployed position of the telescopic spacer then configured to work in traction (view from the left) and in a retracted position then configured to work in tension. compression (right view)
- FIG. 11 Is a view of a bending device according to a second embodiment in the second bent position of the semi-rigid structure, with, on the one hand, the presence of a first actuator configured to camber the semi-rigid structure in the first arched position, said actuator in the form of an artificial muscle, along the first length section of the semi-rigid structure, one of the longitudinal ends of which is connected to a first anchoring point integral with the section of U-shaped connection, and the other of the longitudinal ends is connected to the free end of the second length section by an inner tendon which runs along the first length section to a guide integral with the first length section, before connecting the free end of the second length section, and on the other hand, the presence of a second actuator configured to arch the semi-rigid structure in the second arched position, said actuator in the form of an artificial muscle, running along the second length section of the semi-rigid structure, one of the longitudinal ends of which is connected to a second anchor point integral with the U-shaped connecting section, and the
- FIG. 12 is a detail view of FIG. 11, illustrating the artificial muscle of the second actuator in the activated state, with an increase in the section of the muscle under the pressure of a fluid supplying a balloon of the muscle, and while the first actuator is in the deactivated state discharged of the pressurized fluid.
- FIG. 13 is a view of a bending device according to a third embodiment in the second bent position of the semi-rigid structure, comprising:
- first actuator configured to arch the semi-rigid structure in the first arched position, said first actuator running along the first length section of the semi-rigid structure, in the form of an artificial muscle, one of the longitudinal ends of which is connected to the free end of the second length section by an inner tendon which runs along the first length section to a first guide integral with the first length section, before connecting the free end of the second length section, and the other of the free ends of which is connected to the free end of the first length section via a first bevel gear by an external tendon, which extends outside the semi-structure.
- a second actuator configured to arch the semi-rigid structure in the second arched position, said second actuator running along the second length section of the semi-rigid structure, in the form of an artificial muscle, one of the longitudinal ends of which is connected to the free end of the first length section by an inner tendon which runs along the second length section to a second guide integral with the second length section, before connecting the free end of the first length section, and the other of the free ends of which is connected to the free end of the second length section via a second angle transmission by an external tendon, which extends outside the semi-structure.
- FIG. 14 is a detail view of the second guides, carrying rollers guiding the outer tendon from the outside to the inside of the semi-rigid structure and the profiled sail.
- FIG. 15 is a view of the assembly comprising the profiled sail hoisted in a high position along the mast and the cambering devices in positions spaced from each other, notably illustrating flexible flexible pipes for the supply of fluid under pressure from the artificial muscles of the arching devices, the elastic pipes shaped as a coil, the pipes deployed with spacing between the turns of the coil FIG. 16 artificial bending devices, the elastic pipes shaped as a coil, the pipes deployed with spacing between the coil turns
- FIG. 16 is a view of the assembly of FIG. 15, once the profiled sail is lowered in the low position on the mast, the cambering devices in close positions compared with the view of FIG. 15, the pipes retracted with the coils of the turns coil under the elasticity of the coil.
- FIG. 17a is a diagrammatic representation of FIG. 17a
- FIG. 17a is a schematic view of an artificial muscle in its inactivated position, i.e. discharged from pressurized fluid.
- FIG. 17b is a schematic view of the artificial muscle of Figure 17a in its activated position, namely supplied with pressurized fluid, which causes an increase in its section and the lengthwise retraction of the actuator with approach of its longitudinal ends.
- FIG. 17c is a sectional view of Figure 17b, illustrating in section the casing in the form of a braid, and the (sealed) balloon received inside the casing supplied with pressurized fluid.
- FIG. 18a is a sectional view of Figure 17b, illustrating in section the casing in the form of a braid, and the (sealed) balloon received inside the casing supplied with pressurized fluid.
- FIG. 18a is a view of a bending device according to a third embodiment, differentiating from that of FIG. 4 by a simplified structure, the spacer system and the flexible connection system visible in FIG. 4 being replaced by two connections flexible, and in the rest position.
- FIG. 18b is a view of a bending device according to a third embodiment, differentiating from that of FIG. 4 by a simplified structure, the spacer system and the flexible connection system visible in FIG. 4 being replaced by two connections flexible, and in the rest position.
- FIG. 18b is a view of a bending device according to a third embodiment, differentiating from that of FIG. 4 by a simplified structure, the spacer system and the flexible connection system visible in FIG. 4 being replaced by two connections flexible, and in the rest position.
- FIG. 18b is a view of a bending device according to a third embodiment, differentiating from that of FIG. 4 by a simplified structure, the spacer system and the flexible connection system visible in FIG. 4 being replaced by two connections flexible, and in
- FIG. 18b is a view of the camber device according to FIG. 18a in the second camber position (3% camber).
- FIG. 18c is a view of the camber device according to FIG. 18a in the second camber position (3% camber).
- FIG. 18c is a view of the camber device according to FIG. 18a in the second camber position (9% camber).
- FIG. 18d [0073] [Fig. 18d]. is a view of the camber device according to FIG. 18a in the second camber position (15% camber).
- camber device 1 for profiled veil V comprising:
- - a semi-rigid structure 2 elastically deformable, including: - two sections of length, extending one in front of the other, respectively forming a first section of length 20 integral with a first surface S1 of the profiled sail V, and a second section of length 21 integral with a second surface S2 of the profiled sail V,
- spacer system 3 comprising at least one spacer interconnecting the first section of length 20 and the second section of length 21, configured to work in compression and in tension, to maintain a gap between the two sections of length 20 , 21.
- the bending device 1 further comprises (illustrated in particular in FIG. 4, or even in FIGS. 13 and 14): actuating means 4 interconnecting, on the one hand, the two free ends 23 , 24 of the semi-rigid structure, and on the other hand, the U-shaped connecting section 22, configured 23,24 with the U-shaped connecting section 22 of the semi-rigid structure 2, and the generation of an offset d between the two free ends 23,24.
- the bending device 1 comprises actuating means 4 interconnecting, on the one hand, at least one of the two free ends 23, 24, and on the other hand, the U-shaped connecting section 22, configured to arch the first length section and the second length section of the semi-rigid structure by tensioning one of the two free ends 23,24 with the U-shaped connecting section 22 of the semi-rigid structure 2 and the generation of an offset (d) between the two free ends 23, 24.
- a profiled sail can be provided with several cambering devices in accordance with the present disclosure, internal to the profiled sail.
- the cambering devices are distributed over the height of the profiled sail.
- the semi-rigid structure 2 of each cambering device 1 comprises the first section of length 20 integral with a first surface S1 of the profiled sail V, and the second section of length 21 integral with a second surface S2 of the profiled sail V, as well as the U-shaped connecting section 22, connecting together by extending them the first section of length 20 and the second section of length 21 at the level of the leading edge BA of the profiled sail, the two sections of length are ending at the level of the trailing edge BF of the sail with two free ends 23,24.
- the flexible, profiled sail extends from one of the free ends 23, 24 to the other, passing in front of the connecting section 22; a U forming the leading edge BA.
- the profiled sail can be fixed by two sail edges at the free ends 23, 24 via fixing means, in particular by pinching the sail edges.
- removable fasteners such as loop / hook bands can be provided to secure the sail along the length sections 20 and 21.
- Control means are configured to jointly control in the same direction the different actuating means 4 of the devices camberers for cambering the first surface S1 of the profiled sail and the second surface S2 of the profiled sail.
- the bending devices can take a (in particular first) arched position for which the first section of length 20 takes a concave profile when the second section of length takes on a convex profile and / or a (in particular second) arched position in which said second section of length 21 is of concave profile when said first section of length 20 is of convex profile.
- the present disclosure also relates to an assembly such as a rig comprising a V-shaped sail and a plurality of camber devices 1 according to the present disclosure.
- the semi-rigid structure 2 of each cambering device 1 comprises the first section of length 20 integral with a first surface S1 of the profiled sail V, and the second section of length 21 integral with a second surface S2 of the profiled sail V, as well as the U-shaped connecting section 22, connecting together by extending them the first section of length 20 and the second section of length 21 at the level of the leading edge BA of the profiled sail, the two sections of length are ending at the level of the trailing edge BF of the sail with two free ends 23,24.
- the assembly in particular the rigging, may comprise a mast M, said profiled sail V being carried by the mast M extending internally to the semi-rigid structures 2 of the cambering devices 1, in the inter-space between said first section of length 20 and said second section of length 21.
- an assembly in particular a rig according to the present disclosure, advantageously makes it possible to lower the sail, along the mast M, the cambering devices (with the possible exception of that forming the terminal); integral with the profiled sail, descending with the profiled sail along the mast, in particular when the halyard is released (in the opposite direction to that of hoisting the profiled sail)
- the present disclosure also relates to a vehicle comprising such a rig: and in particular a ship or sailing boat, or even a land yacht.
- the arched position can be adjusted during maneuvers, for example by going from the first arched position Pc1 to the second arched position Pc2 cambering devices (of inverted concavity) during tacking maneuvers, whether they are tacking maneuvers or jibe maneuvers.
- the actuators used for the actuator means can be progressive (and not all or nothing) and take several positions making it possible to camber more or less strongly the first and the second sail surface, in one direction or the other . It is possible to adjust the concavity of the surface of the sail in engagement with the wind in order to maximize the effort required to advance the vehicle according to the wind conditions.
- the lower camber device can simultaneously constitute a terminal, articulated to the mast, making it possible to orient the profiled sail.
- the bollard is oriented according to the wind condition of the direction of advance of the ship
- the semi-rigid structure 2 comprising the connecting section 22 and the two length sections, can be constituted by a semi-rigid element in one piece, held curved by the spacer system 3; and where appropriate said flexible connection system 5, which is described below.
- said one-piece element is a rod, in particular rectilinear at rest and curved to form the semi-rigid structure 2, or a blade, in particular flat at rest and curved to form the semi-rigid structure.
- the rod or blade is bent to form the first section of length 20, the second section of length 21 and the U-shaped connecting section 22.
- the semi-rigid structure may be a bent blade for the terminal of the device. rigging and curved rods for semi-rigid structures of other cambering devices (located above the bollard).
- the different sections of the semi-rigid structure 2, including the first section of length 20 and the second section of length 21 and the connecting section 22, can be formed by several structural elements assembled together. others.
- the spacer system 3 comprises a first spacer 30, interconnecting the first section of length 20 and the second section of length 21, as well as a second spacer 31, interconnecting the first section of length 20 and the second section of length 21, for example parallel to said first spacer 30.
- the mast M of the rigging may extend into an inter-space between the first spacer 30 and the second spacer 31.
- the or each spacer 30, 31 of the spacer system 3 can be pivotally articulated at its ends, respectively to the first section of length 20 along a (first) axis perpendicular to the plane of the semi-rigid structure and to the second section of length 21 along a (second) axis perpendicular to the plane of the semi-rigid structure.
- the or each spacer 30, 31 is then advantageously configured to pivot relative to the two length sections, the first length section 20 and the second length section 21 during the bending and the offset of the free ends 23, 24; under the effect of actuation means 4.
- articulated connectors 32 comprising a first part 33 integral with the first section of length 20 (or of the second section of length 21), and a second part 34 receiving one end of the spacer 30; 31 can be used.
- the second part 34 is articulated to the first part 33 along a pivot axis substantially perpendicular to the plane of the semi-rigid structure 2 to pivot relative to the two length sections during bending. and the offset of the free ends 23,24; under the effect of actuation means 4.
- the spacer system comprises a telescopic spacer 35, notably connecting the first section of length 20 and the second section of length 21, configured to deploy and retract with a limited stroke.
- This telescopic spacer 35 works in compression in a retracted position P1 of lesser spacing, and works in traction in a deployed position P2 apart.
- Such a telescopic spacer is illustrated in the views of FIG. 10, by way of nonlimiting example, respectively in its deployed position P2 (on the left) and in its retracted position P1 (on the right).
- This telescopic spacer can comprise two telescopic sections, namely a first telescopic section 350 and a second telescopic section 351, configured to slide one inside the other to move from the retracted position P1 to the deployed position P2 of the telescopic strut 35.
- the limit switch in the retracted position P1 can be obtained by bringing the sections 350 and 351 into abutment, for example with the connector 32.
- the limit switch in the deployed position P2 can be obtained by a flexible link 36, connecting the two telescopic sections 350, 351 of the spacer, configured in the tensioned state in the deployed position P2, and in the relaxed state in the retracted position P1 of the 'telescopic spacer 35.
- the flexible link 36 connects the second parts 34 of two connectors 32, respectively receiving one end of the first telescopic section 350, and one end of a second telescopic section.
- Such a telescopic spacer can be used at the head of the sail (namely near the leading edge) and in particular when the reduction of the profile chord involves a thickness less than the maximum diameter of the mast.
- the bending device 1 may have a flexible connection system 5, joining together the first section of length 20 and the second section of length 21.
- This flexible connection system is arranged in an intermediate position of the structure between the two free ends 23,34 and said spacer system 3; said flexible connection system 5, working in tension to maintain a distance between them between the two length sections.
- the spacer system 3 and the flexible connection system 5 both extend internal to the semi-rigid structure 2, in the space between the first section of length 20 and the second. section of length 21, and preferably entirely in the plane of the semi-rigid structure 2.
- the flexible connection system 5 comprises two flexible links, including a first flexible link 50 secured by its two ends to the first section of length 20, and a second flexible link 51 secured by its two ends to the second section of length 21.
- the two flexible links, the first flexible link 50 and second flexible link 51 are interlaced at the level of a contact zone Zc between the two flexible links 50, 51.
- the contact zone Zc between the two flexible links is configured to slide along the flexible links 50, 51 during the bending and offset of the free ends 23, 24; under the effect of the actuating means 4.
- the semi-rigid structure 2 may have a profile having a plane of symmetry, in a rest position Pr of the semi-rigid structure 2 in which the first section of length 20 and the second section of length 21 have a profile convex.
- the plane of symmetry AS of the semi-rigid structure 2 in its rest position extends in the direction between the leading edge BA and the trailing edge BF, perpendicular to the plane of the structure semi-rigid 2 containing the first section of length 20, the second section of length 21 and the connecting section 22, U-shaped.
- first spacer 30 and the second spacer 31 respectively extend substantially perpendicular to the plane of symmetry AS.
- said first section of length 20 has a concave profile when said second section of length 21 is of convex profile, or else said second section of length 21 is of concave profile when said first section of length 20 is of convex profile.
- the actuating means 4 are configured to arch the semi-rigid structure selectively:
- the actuating means 4 can comprise at least one actuator 40, 41, extending along one of the two length sections.
- first section of length 20 (or second section of length 21), connected to the free end 23 or 24 of the section of length by an external tendon 42, flexible, external to the semi-rigid structure 2, via at least one bevel gear 43 integral with the U-shaped connecting section, and connected to the free end 24, 23 of the other length section by an internal tendon 44 which runs along the length section up to to a guide 45, before connecting said free end 24 or 23 of the other section of length, second section of length 21 or first section of length 20.
- Said at least angle transmission 43 is located on the side of the plane of symmetry (and not on the latter) of the semi-rigid structure 2 whose profile of the length section is to be changed (first length section or second length section) from the convex profile to the concave profile.
- the actuating means make it possible to obtain the two arched positions Pc1 and Pc2
- two angle transmitters arranged on either side of the plane of symmetry respectively allow the semi-rigid structure to be arched in these two arched positions:
- a first angle transmission 431, integral with the connecting section 22, disposed on the side of the first section of length 20 (relative to the plane of symmetry) is requested to allow the change of profile of the first section of length 20 (and therefore the first surface S1 of the profiled sail) of the convex profile in the rest position Pr of the semi-rigid structure 2 up to said first arched position Pc1 where the first section of length 20 takes the concave profile;
- a second angle transmission 432 integral with the connecting section; arranged on the side of the second section of length 21 (with respect to the plane of symmetry), is requested to allow the change in profile of the second section of length 10 (and therefore the second surface S2 of the profiled sail) of the convex profile in the rest position Pr of the semi-rigid structure 2 up to said second arched position Pc2 where the second section of length 21 takes the concave profile.
- Said actuator 40; 41 is configured to retract in an active state and pull on the two free ends 23, 24 respectively connected by the outer tendon 42 and the inner tendon 44, on the one hand, and on the reference d 'angle 43 of the connecting section 22, on the other hand, until the creation of the offset d, the free end connected by the inner tendon 44 advancing towards the leading edge BA with respect to the end free connected by the outer tendon 42 causing the semi-rigid structure to arch, the stressed outer tendon 42 moving away from the length section, first length section (or second length section, immediately adjacent to the outer tendon 42) , which then takes a concave profile, and while the other length section, second length section or first length section, takes a convex profile.
- the shifting of the free ends 23, 24 makes it possible to initiate the change in profile of the length section - first length section 20 or second length section - of the convex profile in the rest position Pr of the semi-structure. rigid 2, and up to the concave profile in said arched position, in particular first arched position Pc1 or second arched position Pc2.
- the change in profile of the second section of length 21 is initiated, in particular of the convex profile in the rest position Pr up to a profile concave in the first arched position Pc2, by the offset of the free end 23 of the first section of length 20 towards the leading edge BA relative to the free end 24 of the second section of length 21.
- outer tendon 42 is meant the fact that the flexible tendon passes outside the semi-rigid structure 2, and the sail between the angle transmission 43 - first angle transmission 431 or second transmission d 'angle 432- and respectively the free end, respectively the free end of the first section of length 20 and the end 24 of the second section of length 21, and even if the flexible tendon is partially internal to the structure between the angle transmission and the actuator (first actuator 40 or second actuator 41).
- the outer tendon 42 between the angle transmission (first angle transmission 431 or second angle transmission 432) and the free end (free end 23 or 24) is still outside the profiled sail, in particular outside the first sail surface S1 between the first angle transmission 431 and the free end 23 and outside the second sail surface S2 between the second angle transmission 432 and the free end 24.
- the first sail surface S1 (respectively the second sail surface S2) has a passage opening for the outer tendon 42 at the level of the first angle transmission 431 (respectively of the second transmission angel 432).
- the outer tendon 42 between the angle transmission (first angle transmission 431 or second angle transmission 432) and the free end (free end 23 or 24) is still outside the profiled sail, in particular outside the first sail surface S1 between the first angle transmission 431 and a second guide 231, and outside the second sail surface S2 between the second return transmission. angle 432 and a second guide 241.
- the first sail surface S1 (respectively the second sail surface S2) has a first passage opening. for the outer tendon 42 at the level of the first angle transmission 431 (respectively of the second angle transmission 432) and a second passage opening for the external tendon 42 at the level of the second guide 231 (respectively second guide 241).
- the outer tendon 42 extends inside the structure, namely:
- the second guide 231 may include two rollers, with parallel axes of rotation, juxtaposed.
- the outer tendon 44 is guided by the two rollers passing between the two rollers
- the actuating means comprise:
- a first actuator 40 configured to arch the semi-rigid structure in said first arched position Pc1, extending along the first length section 20 connected to the free end 23 of the first length section by an external tendon 42 , flexible, with the semi-rigid structure 2, via a first angle transmission 431 integral with the connecting section 22, U-shaped, and by an internal tendon 44 which runs along the first section of length 20 up to a guide 45 of said first length section 20 before connecting the free end 24 of said second length section 21, the first actuator 40 being configured to retract and pull on the two free ends 23, 24 connected by the outer tendon 42 and the inner tendon 44, on the one hand, and on the first bevel gear 431, on the other hand, until the creation offset d, the end connected 24 by the inner tendon 44 advancing towards the leading edge BA relative to the free end 23 connected by the outer tendon 42 causing the semi-rigid structure to bend, the external tendon 42 stressed moving away from the first section of length 20 which takes a concave profile, the second section of length 21 taking a con
- a second actuator 41 configured to arch the semi-rigid structure in said second arched position Pc2, extending along the second length section 21 connected to the free end 24 of the second length section by a tendon 42, outside, flexible to the semi-rigid structure 2, via a second angle transmission 432 integral with the U-shaped connecting section 22, and by an internal tendon 44 which runs along the second section of length 21 up to a guide 45 of said second length section 21 before connecting the free end 23 of said first length section 20, the second actuator 41 being configured to retract and pull on the two free ends 23, 24 connected by the outer tendon 42 and the inner tendon 44, on the one hand, and on the second angle transmission 432, on the other hand, until the creation of the offset d, the free end 23 connected by the inner tendon 44 advancing towards the leading edge BA in relation to the end free 24 connected by the outer tendon 42 causing the semi-rigid structure 2 to arch, the stressed outer tendon 42 moving away from the second section of length 21 which takes on a concave profile, while said first section of
- the actuating means 4 include:
- a first actuator 40 for arching the semi-rigid structure in said first arched position Pc1, internal to the semi-rigid structure, extending along the first section of length 20, one of which 40a of the two longitudinal ends 40a , 40b is connected to the free end 24 of the second section of length 21 by the inner tendon 44 which runs from one 40a of the two longitudinal ends of the first actuator 40 to a guide 45 integral with the first section of length 40, before connecting the free end 2 of the second section of length 41, while the other longitudinal end 40b of the actuator 40 is attached to a first anchor point 221 of the U-shaped linkage section, the first actuator 40 being configured, in an active state, to retract and pull on the free end 24 connected by the inner tendon 44, of on the one hand, and on the first anchoring point 221 on the other hand, until the creation of the offset d, the end connected 24 by the inner tendon 44 advancing towards the leading edge BA with respect to the 'other free end 23 by causing the semi-rigid structure to bend, the first
- the first anchoring point 221 of the first actuator 40 is located, by contribution to the symmetry plane AS of the semi-rigid structure then in the rest position Pr on the side of the first actuator 40.
- the second anchoring point 222 of the first actuator 41 is located, by contribution to the symmetry plane AS of the semi-rigid structure then in the rest position Pr on the side of the second actuator 41.
- the bending device comprising a control means configured to selectively:
- control means can be external to the semi-rigid structure of the bending device.
- the control means can also make it possible to adjust the adjustment of the depth of concavity when the actuator, first actuator 40 and / or second actuator 41 is a progressive actuator.
- Said at least one actuator where appropriate the first actuator 40 and second actuator 41 may be an actuator which retracts when supplied with fluid such as an artificial muscle, in particular a pneumatic muscle.
- Such an actuator has a casing which internally receives a balloon supplied or discharged with the fluid.
- the flexible envelope retracts in length when its section increases under the increase of the balloon supplied or fluid (contraction of the muscle), and expands in length when its section decreases when the balloon is discharged of the fluid (decrease in the pressure of the fluid ).
- the retraction of the actuator can be gradual by controlling the amount of fluid supplied to the balloon.
- Such pneumatic actuation systems are commonly called “artificial muscles” made up of inflatable tubes inserted in protective braids forming an envelope, such that the artificial muscle contracts or expands depending on whether its internal fluid pressure increases or decreases.
- Such muscles artificial are, for example, described by B. Tondu and P. Lopez in “Rendu de l'Académie des Sciences", t. 320, PP 105-114, 1995.
- Such an artificial muscle is illustrated schematically in its deployed position in FIG. 17a and in its retracted position in FIG. 17b, as well as in a sectional view in FIG. 17c.
- the braiding of the casing generates a force ensuring the retraction of the artificial muscle, by bringing the longitudinal ends 40a, 40b or 41a, 41b together.
- Such an actuator has the advantage of:
- the two spacers receive the mast M between them, such a position of the flexible actuators is advantageous in that these flexible actuators provide, in addition to their primary actuator function, a function of protective coil of the semi-rigid structure.
- the internal mast can change support from the first section length 20 against the second section of length 21 (or vice versa), during changes in orientation and profile. sailing.
- the flexible actuators then advantageously make it possible to damp and protect the length sections from impacts resulting from changes in bearing.
- actuator - first actuator 40 or second actuator 41 - is integral, on the one hand, at one of its longitudinal ends to the external tendon 42, which extends between the actuator and the angle transmission 43, - first return angle 431 or second angle transmission 432 - along the length section 20 or 21, before going outside; and on the other hand, at the other of its longitudinal ends, to the internal tendon, which runs up to the guide 45 fixed on the same side of the plane of symmetry as the angle transmission - first angle transmission or second transmission d 'angle- cooperating with the actuator, before connecting the free end of the length section, of the length section located opposite the actuator, namely second length section or first length section.
- the guide 45 is constituted by a simple loop formed by a loop.
- FIG. 9 illustrates an example of means 6 for fixing two edges of the profiled sail V, at the level of the trailing edge BF.
- These fixing means 6 may comprise for each free end 23, 34, a first support 60 integral with the free end 23 or 24, having a bearing surface, and a second support 61 mounted removably, having a surface against support, as well as clamping means between the first support 60 and the second support 61 configured to clamp an edge of the web between the support surface and the against support surface of the first support and second support.
- the tightening means can be screw systems.
- the profiled sail is configured to be:
- the artificial muscles of the actuators 40,41 of the plurality of bending devices 1 can be supplied with fluid by one or more flexible elastic pipes AL1, AL2, AL3, shaped in the form of a coil, extending in the direction of the flow. mast height M.
- the flexible elastic pipe or pipes are configured to deploy by spacing the turns of the coil in the upper position of the profiled sail, and to retract by bringing the turns of the coil closer together, under the elasticity of the coil in the coil. low position of the profiled sail.
- the artificial muscles of the actuators 40,41 are supplied with pressurized fluid by the elastic pipe or pipes AL1, AL2, AL3 by a reserve of pressurized fluid, preferably housed inside the mast M at the foot of the mast
- the present technical solutions may find application in particular in the maritime field of sailboats, as an improved rigging solution.
- the cambering devices being composed of an elastically deformable semi-rigid structure, or even, if applicable, of flexible actuator (s) in the form of artificial muscles, it is particularly suitable for a marine environment, or the elements of rigging can be subjected to shocks, under the action of the wind or unforeseen maneuvers.
- the precision of the control is improved by avoiding the use of remote actuators from the cambering systems which impose control links of substantial length which alters the precision of the control, and by virtue of their elongation under constraint, and which also represent a risk of significant entanglement with other parts of the rig.
- Another advantage of providing the actuator (s) within the same structure according to the present disclosure, contained in the plane of the semi-rigid structure, is that the forces generated by the actuating means remain at the same content in this plane, and unlike the teaching of document WO 2017/202858 A1 for which the control link extends in its visible part in the plane of the structure of the camber, then substantially in its non-visible part perpendicularly along the mast up to an actuator, positioned at the foot of the mast: according to such a state of the prior art, the actuating means generate forces not exclusively contained in the plane of the semi-rigid structure, and in particular in a substantially perpendicular direction to the plan.
- the spacer system 3 with its or its spacers 30; 31 can be replaced by a simple flexible connection 7, joining by its two ends the first section of length 20 and the second section of length 21, working only in tension to limit the distance between the first section of length 20 and the second section of length 21.
- the mast M is arranged internal to the structure in the inter-space defined between the flexible connection marked 7 and the connection section U 22.
- the flexible connection system 5 with its first and second flexible links 50,51 can be retained, or even be replaced by a simple flexible connection 8, not joining its two ends, the first section of length 20 and the second section of length 21.
- the present disclosure still finds an application in wind power.
- the present disclosure also relates to a wind turbine comprising a profiled sail provided with one or more cambering devices (1) according to the present disclosure.
- Second guides (for the inner tendon)
- Corner gears in particular first bevel gear 431, and second bevel gear 432
- Second flexible link - 51.
- Second flexible link - 6.
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