Abstract

There is provided systems and methods for stabilising a vessel against a stationary structure. Embodiments of the system include a sensor system, a processor, and a vessel control system. The processor is configured to determine a change in the position and/or motion of the waterborne vessel relative to the stationary structure based on sensor data, and to determine a minimum corrective force required to oppose the change. The minimum corrective force is then delivered by the vessel control system operable to stabilise the waterborne vessel relative to the stationary structure.

IPC Classes  ?

• B63B 1/26 - Hydrodynamic or hydrostatic features of hulls or of hydrofoils deriving additional lift from hydrodynamic forces of hydrofoil type having more than one hydrofoil
• B63B 1/28 - Hydrodynamic or hydrostatic features of hulls or of hydrofoils deriving additional lift from hydrodynamic forces of hydrofoil type with movable hydrofoils
• B63B 39/06 - Equipment to decrease pitch, roll, or like unwanted vessel movementsApparatus for indicating vessel attitude to decrease vessel movements by using foils acting on ambient water
• B63B 79/10 - Monitoring properties or operating parameters of vessels in operation using sensors, e.g. pressure sensors, strain gauges or accelerometers
• B63B 79/15 - Monitoring properties or operating parameters of vessels in operation using sensors, e.g. pressure sensors, strain gauges or accelerometers for monitoring environmental variables, e.g. wave height or weather data
• B63B 79/40 - Monitoring properties or operating parameters of vessels in operation for controlling the operation of vessels, e.g. monitoring their speed, routing or maintenance schedules
• B63H 21/17 - Use of propulsion power plant or units on vessels the vessels being motor-driven by electric motor
• B63B 27/30 - Arrangement of ship-based loading or unloading equipment for cargo or passengers for transfer at sea between ships or between ships and off-shore structures

Abstract

There is provided systems and methods for stabilising a vessel against a stationary structure. Embodiments of the system include a sensor system, a processor, and a vessel control system. The processor is configured to determine a change in the position and/or motion of the waterborne vessel relative to the stationary structure based on sensor data, and to determine a minimum corrective force required to oppose the change. The minimum corrective force is then delivered by the vessel control system operable to stabilise the waterborne vessel relative to the stationary structure.

IPC Classes  ?

• B63B 39/06 - Equipment to decrease pitch, roll, or like unwanted vessel movementsApparatus for indicating vessel attitude to decrease vessel movements by using foils acting on ambient water
• B63B 1/28 - Hydrodynamic or hydrostatic features of hulls or of hydrofoils deriving additional lift from hydrodynamic forces of hydrofoil type with movable hydrofoils
• B63B 79/10 - Monitoring properties or operating parameters of vessels in operation using sensors, e.g. pressure sensors, strain gauges or accelerometers
• B63B 79/40 - Monitoring properties or operating parameters of vessels in operation for controlling the operation of vessels, e.g. monitoring their speed, routing or maintenance schedules
• B63H 21/21 - Control means for engine or transmission, specially adapted for use on marine vessels
• B63H 25/44 - Steering or slowing-down by extensible flaps or the like

Abstract

The present invention relates to a hydrofoil system the includes a controller; a foil for engagement with the waterborne vessel, the foil comprising a plurality of adjustment members operable to vary the lift characteristics of the waterborne vessel; a propeller; an engine and gearbox located adjacent the foil and operable/in mechanical communication with the propeller; a plurality of sensors in electrical communication with the controller, each sensor configured to monitor flight parameters of the waterborne vessel and generate measured flight parameter data; wherein the controller is in communication with the adjustment members, the engine and the sensors and wherein the controller is configured to receive measured flight parameter data from the sensors and to control the operation of the engine and the position of the adjustment members in dependence upon the received measured flight parameter data. Further provided is a waterborne vessel including such a hydrofoil system.

IPC Classes  ?

• B63B 1/28 - Hydrodynamic or hydrostatic features of hulls or of hydrofoils deriving additional lift from hydrodynamic forces of hydrofoil type with movable hydrofoils
• B63B 1/24 - Hydrodynamic or hydrostatic features of hulls or of hydrofoils deriving additional lift from hydrodynamic forces of hydrofoil type
• B63B 79/10 - Monitoring properties or operating parameters of vessels in operation using sensors, e.g. pressure sensors, strain gauges or accelerometers
• B63B 79/40 - Monitoring properties or operating parameters of vessels in operation for controlling the operation of vessels, e.g. monitoring their speed, routing or maintenance schedules
• B63H 21/21 - Control means for engine or transmission, specially adapted for use on marine vessels

Goods & Services

Actuating mechanisms being servomotors and non-electrical mechanical actuators for controlling rudders; Actuating mechanisms being servomotors and non-electrical mechanical actuators for operating rudders; Propulsion mechanisms, other than for land vehicles in the nature of electric motors; Electric propulsion mechanisms being electric motors for machines; Electric propulsion mechanisms being electric motors for water vehicles; Marine propulsion units, namely, motors and engines for zero or low-emission propulsion boats and ships. Hydrofoils for ships; Hydrofoils for boats; Hydrofoils being boats. Machinery retrofit and conversion services; Shipbuilding; Custom shipbuilding; Naval shipbuilding; Providing information relating to shipbuilding. Arranging ferry transportation; Boat transport; Boat transportation; Boat transportation services; Marine transport; Marine transport services. Design services in the field of naval shipbuilding; Marine vehicle design; Ship design.

Abstract

The present invention relates to a hydrofoil system the includes a controller; a foil for engagement with the waterborne vessel, the foil comprising a plurality of adjustment members operable to vary the lift characteristics of the waterborne vessel; a propeller; an engine and gearbox located adjacent the foil and operable/in mechanical communication with the propeller; a plurality of sensors in electrical communication with the controller, each sensor configured to monitor flight parameters of the waterborne vessel and generate measured flight parameter data; wherein the controller is in communication with the adjustment members, the engine and the sensors and wherein the controller is configured to receive measured flight parameter data from the sensors and to control the operation of the engine and the position of the adjustment members in dependence upon the received measured flight parameter data. Further provided is a waterborne vessel including such a hydrofoil system.

IPC Classes  ?

• B63B 1/28 - Hydrodynamic or hydrostatic features of hulls or of hydrofoils deriving additional lift from hydrodynamic forces of hydrofoil type with movable hydrofoils
• B63B 1/24 - Hydrodynamic or hydrostatic features of hulls or of hydrofoils deriving additional lift from hydrodynamic forces of hydrofoil type
• B63B 79/10 - Monitoring properties or operating parameters of vessels in operation using sensors, e.g. pressure sensors, strain gauges or accelerometers
• B63B 79/40 - Monitoring properties or operating parameters of vessels in operation for controlling the operation of vessels, e.g. monitoring their speed, routing or maintenance schedules
• B63H 21/21 - Control means for engine or transmission, specially adapted for use on marine vessels

Abstract

There is provided methods and systems for improving the safety of a battery. The system is directed towards a plurality of sensors for providing sensor data, a battery management system for comparing one or more parameters associated with the sensor data to a corresponding threshold value, a first thermal regulation system, and a second thermal regulation system. The system configures the first thermal regulation system in response to the comparison, and the second thermal regulation system is configured if any of the one or more parameters exceeds the corresponding threshold value.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01M 10/613 - Cooling or keeping cold
• H01M 10/48 - Accumulators combined with arrangements for measuring, testing or indicating the condition of cells, e.g. the level or density of the electrolyte
• H01M 10/42 - Methods or arrangements for servicing or maintenance of secondary cells or secondary half-cells
• H01M 50/204 - Racks, modules or packs for multiple batteries or multiple cells
• H01M 50/24 - MountingsSecondary casings or framesRacks, modules or packsSuspension devicesShock absorbersTransport or carrying devicesHolders characterised by physical properties of casings or racks, e.g. dimensions adapted for protecting batteries from their environment, e.g. from corrosion
• H01M 10/63 - Control systems
• H01M 10/6554 - Rods or plates
• H01M 10/6561 - Gases
• H01M 10/6567 - Liquids
• H01M 50/583 - Devices or arrangements for the interruption of current in response to current, e.g. fuses
• H01M 50/317 - Re-sealable arrangements
• A62C 3/16 - Fire prevention, containment or extinguishing specially adapted for particular objects or places in electrical installations, e.g. cableways

Abstract

There is provided methods and systems for improving the safety of a battery. The system is directed towards a plurality of sensors for providing sensor data, a battery management system for comparing one or more parameters associated with the sensor data to a corresponding threshold value, a first thermal regulation system, and a second thermal regulation system. The system configures the first thermal regulation system in response to the comparison, and the second thermal regulation system is configured if any of the one or more parameters exceeds the corresponding threshold value.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01M 10/42 - Methods or arrangements for servicing or maintenance of secondary cells or secondary half-cells
• H01M 10/48 - Accumulators combined with arrangements for measuring, testing or indicating the condition of cells, e.g. the level or density of the electrolyte
• H01M 10/613 - Cooling or keeping cold
• H01M 10/63 - Control systems
• H01M 10/6555 - Rods or plates arranged between the cells
• H01M 10/6557 - Solid parts with flow channel passages or pipes for heat exchange arranged between the cells
• H01M 50/317 - Re-sealable arrangements
• H01M 50/358 - External gas exhaust passages located on the battery cover or case
• H01M 50/375 - Vent means sensitive to or responsive to temperature
• H01M 50/383 - Flame arresting or ignition-preventing means
• H01M 50/30 - Arrangements for facilitating escape of gases
• H01M 50/581 - Devices or arrangements for the interruption of current in response to temperature
• H01M 50/583 - Devices or arrangements for the interruption of current in response to current, e.g. fuses

Goods & Services

Propulsion mechanisms, other than for land vehicles; electric propulsion units; electric propulsion mechanisms for machines; electric propulsion mechanisms for water vehicles; marine propulsion units; actuating mechanisms for controlling rudders; actuating mechanisms for operating rudders; parts and fittings for the aforesaid goods. Electronic control systems for boats and marine vessels; electronic control apparatus for boats and marine vessels; electronic control units; electronic power supplies for boats and marine vessels; power controllers; marine vessel control software; electric vehicle charging stations; electric charging cables; charging apparatus for electric vehicles; apparatus for charging batteries and water vehicles; batteries; computer hardware for use on or with boats and marine vessels; computer software for use on or with boats and marine vessels; apparatus and equipment for the remote monitoring of boats and marine vessels; GPS apparatus; GPS transmitters; GPS receivers; GPS software; GPS navigation systems and devices; diagnostics software for boats and marine vessels; diagnostic apparatus, not for medical purposes, and software for use in the predictive, preventative and periodic maintenance of boats, marine vessels and structural parts for boats and marine vessels; parts and fittings for the aforesaid goods. Water vehicles; water vessels; marine vehicles; watercraft; hydrofoils; hydrofoils for marine vessels; hydrofoils for boats; hydrofoils being boats; rudders for boats and marine vessels; fitted covers for boats and marine vehicles; parts, fittings and accessories for all of the aforesaid goods. Maintenance and repair of water vehicles; maintenance and repair of vessels; vehicle repair and restoration services; shipbuilding; custom shipbuilding; naval shipbuilding; vehicle battery charging; information, advice and consultancy in relation to all of the aforesaid services. Marine transport; marine transport services; boat transport; boat transportation services; ferry boat services; arranging ferry transportation; information, advice and consultancy in relation to all of the aforesaid services. Scientific and technological services and research and design relating thereto; design and development of marine vehicles and boats, and their parts, fittings and accessories; design of seagoing vessels; design services in the field of naval shipbuilding; design and development of control software and software applications for the control of boats and marine vessels; design and development of rudders; design and development of hydrofoils; information, advice and consultancy in relation to all of the aforesaid services.

Goods & Services

Propulsion mechanisms, other than for land vehicles, namely, motors and engines for hydrofoil boats and ships; electric propulsion units not for land vehicles in the nature of motors for water vehicles; electric propulsion mechanisms for water vehicles in the nature of marine engines; marine propulsion units, namely, motors and engines for zero or low-emission propulsion boats and ships; replacement parts and fittings for the aforesaid goods Electronic control systems for boats and marine vessels; electronic control apparatus for boats and marine vessels; electronic control units for boats and marine vessels; power electronics for boats and marine vessels in the nature of electronic power supplies for driving electric motors; power controllers; marine vessel control software, recorded; electric vehicle charging stations; electric charging cables; battery charging apparatus for electric vehicles; battery charging apparatus for charging water vehicles and batteries; batteries; computer hardware for use on or with boats and marine vessels; recorded computer software for use on or with boats and marine vessels for operating the vessel; apparatus and equipment for the remote monitoring of boats and marine vessels, namely, monitoring devices for monitoring battery performance characteristics; GPS apparatus; GPS transmitters; GPS receivers; recorded GPS operating software; GPS navigation systems and devices; recorded diagnostics software for boats and marine vessels; apparatus, equipment and recorded software for use in the predictive, preventative and periodic maintenance of boats, marine vessels and structural parts for boats and marine vessels, namely, electronic vibration, shock, motion, angle, temperature and voltage monitors; replacement parts and fittings for the aforesaid goods Water vehicles; water vessels; marine vehicles; watercraft; hydrofoils being boats; hydrofoils for marine vessels; hydrofoils for boats; rudders for boats and marine vessels; fitted covers for boats and marine vehicles; actuating mechanisms for controlling rudders in the nature of steering gears and rudders for vessels; actuating mechanisms for operating rudders in the nature of steering wheels for vessels; structural parts and fittings for all of the aforesaid goods Maintenance and repair of water vehicles; maintenance and repair of vessels; vehicle repair and restoration services; shipbuilding; custom shipbuilding; naval shipbuilding; vehicle battery charging; information, advice and consultancy in relation to all of the aforesaid services Marine transport; marine transport services; boat transport; boat transportation services; ferry boat services; arranging ferry transportation for passengers; information, advice and consultancy in relation to all of the aforesaid services Design and development of marine vehicles and boats, and their parts, fittings and accessories; design of seagoing vessels; design services in the field of naval shipbuilding; design and development of control software and software applications for the control of boats and marine vessels; design and development of rudders; design and development of hydrofoils; information, advice and consultancy in relation to all of the aforesaid services

Goods & Services

Propulsion mechanisms, other than for land vehicles; electric propulsion units; electric propulsion mechanisms for machines; electric propulsion mechanisms for water vehicles; marine propulsion units; actuating mechanisms for controlling rudders; actuating mechanisms for operating rudders; parts and fittings for the aforesaid goods. Electronic control systems for boats and marine vessels; electronic control apparatus for boats and marine vessels; electronic control units; power electronics for boats and marine vessels; power controllers; marine vessel control software; electric vehicle charging stations; electric charging cables; charging apparatus for electric vehicles; apparatus for charging batteries and water vehicles; batteries; computer hardware for use on or with boats and marine vessels; computer software for use on or with boats and marine vessels; apparatus and equipment for the remote monitoring of boats and marine vessels; GPS apparatus; GPS transmitters; GPS receivers; GPS software; GPS navigation systems and devices; diagnostics software for boats and marine vessels; apparatus, equipment and software for use in the predictive, preventative and periodic maintenance of boats, marine vessels and structural parts for boats and marine vessels; parts and fittings for the aforesaid goods. Water vehicles; water vessels; marine vehicles; watercraft; hydrofoils; hydrofoils for marine vessels; hydrofoils for boats; hydrofoils being boats; rudders for boats and marine vessels; fitted covers for boats and marine vehicles; parts, fittings and accessories for all of the aforesaid goods. Maintenance and repair of water vehicles; maintenance and repair of vessels; vehicle repair and restoration services; shipbuilding; custom shipbuilding; naval shipbuilding; vehicle battery charging; information, advice and consultancy in relation to all of the aforesaid services. Marine transport; marine transport services; boat transport; boat transportation services; ferry boat services; arranging ferry transportation; information, advice and consultancy in relation to all of the aforesaid services. Scientific and technological services and research and design relating thereto; design and development of marine vehicles and boats, and their parts, fittings and accessories; design of seagoing vessels; design services in the field of naval shipbuilding; design and development of control software and software applications for the control of boats and marine vessels; design and development of rudders; design and development of hydrofoils; information, advice and consultancy in relation to all of the aforesaid services.

Abstract

The present invention relates to a hydrofoil system for a waterborne vessel, the hydrofoil system comprising a controller, a foil for engagement with the waterborne vessel, the foil comprising a plurality of adjustment members operable to vary the lift characteristics of the waterborne vessel, a propeller, an engine and gearbox located adjacent the foil and operable/in mechanical communication with the propeller, a plurality of sensors in electrical communication with the controller, each sensor configured to monitor flight parameters of the waterborne vessel and generate measured flight parameter data, wherein the controller is in communication with the adjustment members, the engine and the sensors and wherein the controller is configured to receive measured flight parameter data from the sensors and to control the operation of the engine and the position of the adjustment members in dependence upon the received measured flight parameter data.

IPC Classes  ?

• B63B 1/28 - Hydrodynamic or hydrostatic features of hulls or of hydrofoils deriving additional lift from hydrodynamic forces of hydrofoil type with movable hydrofoils
• B63B 79/40 - Monitoring properties or operating parameters of vessels in operation for controlling the operation of vessels, e.g. monitoring their speed, routing or maintenance schedules
• B63B 79/10 - Monitoring properties or operating parameters of vessels in operation using sensors, e.g. pressure sensors, strain gauges or accelerometers
• B63B 1/24 - Hydrodynamic or hydrostatic features of hulls or of hydrofoils deriving additional lift from hydrodynamic forces of hydrofoil type
• B63H 21/21 - Control means for engine or transmission, specially adapted for use on marine vessels

Goods & Services

Propulsion mechanisms, other than for land vehicles, namely, motors and engines for hydrofoil boats and ships; electric propulsion units not for land vehicles in the nature of motors for water vehicles; electric propulsion mechanisms for water vehicles in the nature of marine engines; marine propulsion units, namely, motors and engines for zero or low-emission propulsion boats and ships; replacement parts and fittings for the aforesaid goods; none of the aforesaid being for use in electronic foiling surfboards Electronic control systems for boats and marine vessels; electronic control apparatus for boats and marine vessels; electronic control units for boats and marine vessels; power electronics for boats and marine vessels in the nature of electronic power supplies for driving electric motors; power controllers; marine vessel control software, recorded; electric vehicle charging stations; electric charging cables; battery charging apparatus for electric vehicles; battery charging apparatus for charging water vehicles and batteries; batteries; computer hardware for use on or with boats and marine vessels; recorded computer software for use on or with boats and marine vessels for operating the vessel; apparatus and equipment for the remote monitoring of boats and marine vessels, namely, monitoring devices for monitoring battery performance characteristics; GPS apparatus; GPS transmitters; GPS receivers; recorded GPS operating software; GPS navigation systems and devices; recorded diagnostics software for boats and marine vessels; apparatus, equipment and recorded software for use in the predictive, preventative and periodic maintenance of boats, marine vessels and structural parts for boats and marine vessels, namely, electronic vibration, shock, motion, angle, temperature and voltage monitors; replacement parts and fittings for the aforesaid goods; none of the aforesaid being for use in electronic foiling surfboards Water vehicles; water vessels; marine vehicles; watercraft; hydrofoils being boats; hydrofoils for marine vessels; hydrofoils for boats; rudders for boats and marine vessels; fitted covers for boats and marine vehicles; actuating mechanisms for controlling rudders in the nature of steering gears and rudders for vessels; actuating mechanisms for operating rudders in the nature of steering wheels for vessels; structural parts and fittings for all of the aforesaid goods; none of the aforesaid being or being for use in electronic foiling surfboards Maintenance and repair of water vehicles; maintenance and repair of vessels; vehicle repair and restoration services; shipbuilding; custom shipbuilding; naval shipbuilding; vehicle battery charging; information, advice and consultancy in relation to all of the aforesaid services; none of the aforesaid relating to electronic foiling surfboards Marine transport; marine transport services; boat transport; boat transportation services; ferry boat services; arranging ferry transportation for passengers; information, advice and consultancy in relation to all of the aforesaid services; none of the aforesaid relating to electronic foiling surfboards Design and development of marine vehicles and boats, and their parts, fittings and accessories; design of seagoing vessels; design services in the field of naval shipbuilding; design and development of control software and software applications for the control of boats and marine vessels; design and development of rudders; design and development of hydrofoils; information, advice and consultancy in relation to all of the aforesaid services; none of the aforesaid relating to electronic foiling surfboards

Goods & Services

Propulsion mechanisms, other than for land vehicles, namely, motors and engines for hydrofoil boats and ships; electric propulsion units not for land vehicles in the nature of motors for water vehicles; electric propulsion mechanisms for water vehicles in the nature of marine engines; marine propulsion units, namely, motors and engines for zero or low-emission propulsion boats and ships; replacement parts and fittings for the aforesaid goods; none of the aforesaid being for use in electronic foiling surfboards Electronic control systems for boats and marine vessels; electronic control apparatus for boats and marine vessels; electronic control units for boats and marine vessels; power electronics for boats and marine vessels in the nature of electronic power supplies for driving electric motors; power controllers; marine vessel control software, recorded; electric vehicle charging stations; electric charging cables; battery charging apparatus for electric vehicles; battery charging apparatus for charging water vehicles and batteries; batteries; computer hardware for use on or with boats and marine vessels; recorded computer software for use on or with boats and marine vessels for operating the vessel; apparatus and equipment for the remote monitoring of boats and marine vessels, namely, monitoring devices for monitoring battery performance characteristics; GPS apparatus; GPS transmitters; GPS receivers; recorded GPS operating software; GPS navigation systems and devices; recorded diagnostics software for boats and marine vessels; apparatus, equipment and recorded software for use in the predictive, preventative and periodic maintenance of boats, marine vessels and structural parts for boats and marine vessels, namely, electronic vibration, shock, motion, angle, temperature and voltage monitors; replacement parts and fittings for the aforesaid goods; none of the aforesaid being for use in electronic foiling surfboards Water vehicles; water vessels; marine vehicles; watercraft; hydrofoils being boats; hydrofoils for marine vessels; hydrofoils for boats; rudders for boats and marine vessels; fitted covers for boats and marine vehicles; actuating mechanisms for controlling rudders in the nature of steering gears and rudders for vessels; actuating mechanisms for operating rudders in the nature of steering wheels for vessels; structural parts and fittings for all of the aforesaid goods; none of the aforesaid being or being for use in electronic foiling surfboards Maintenance and repair of water vehicles; maintenance and repair of vessels; vehicle repair and restoration services; shipbuilding; custom shipbuilding; naval shipbuilding; vehicle battery charging; information, advice and consultancy in relation to all of the aforesaid services; none of the aforesaid relating to electronic foiling surfboards Marine transport; marine transport services; boat transport; boat transportation services; ferry boat services; arranging ferry transportation for passengers; information, advice and consultancy in relation to all of the aforesaid services; none of the aforesaid relating to electronic foiling surfboards Design and development of marine vehicles and boats, and their parts, fittings and accessories; design of seagoing vessels; design services in the field of naval shipbuilding; design and development of control software and software applications for the control of boats and marine vessels; design and development of rudders; design and development of hydrofoils; information, advice and consultancy in relation to all of the aforesaid services; none of the aforesaid relating to electronic foiling surfboards

Goods & Services

Propulsion mechanisms, other than for land vehicles; electric propulsion units; electric propulsion mechanisms for machines; electric propulsion mechanisms for water vehicles; marine propulsion units; actuating mechanisms for controlling rudders; actuating mechanisms for operating rudders; parts and fittings for the aforesaid goods. Electronic control systems for boats and marine vessels; electronic control apparatus for boats and marine vessels; electronic control units; electronic power supplies for boats and marine vessels; power controllers; marine vessel control software; electric vehicle charging stations; electric charging cables; charging apparatus for electric vehicles; apparatus for charging batteries and water vehicles; batteries; computer hardware for use on or with boats and marine vessels; computer software for use on or with boats and marine vessels; apparatus and equipment for the remote monitoring of boats and marine vessels; GPS apparatus; GPS transmitters; GPS receivers; GPS software; GPS navigation systems and devices; diagnostics software for boats and marine vessels; diagnostic apparatus, not for medical purposes, and software for use in the predictive, preventative and periodic maintenance of boats, marine vessels and structural parts for boats and marine vessels; parts and fittings for the aforesaid goods. Water vehicles; water vessels; marine vehicles; watercraft; hydrofoils; hydrofoils for marine vessels; hydrofoils for boats; hydrofoils being boats; rudders for boats and marine vessels; fitted covers for boats and marine vehicles; parts, fittings and accessories for all of the aforesaid goods. Maintenance and repair of water vehicles; maintenance and repair of vessels; vehicle repair and restoration services; shipbuilding; custom shipbuilding; naval shipbuilding; vehicle battery charging; information, advice and consultancy in relation to all of the aforesaid services. Marine transport; marine transport services; boat transport; boat transportation services; ferry boat services; arranging ferry transportation; information, advice and consultancy in relation to all of the aforesaid services. Scientific and technological services and research and design relating thereto; design and development of marine vehicles and boats, and their parts, fittings and accessories; design of seagoing vessels; design services in the field of naval shipbuilding; design and development of control software and software applications for the control of boats and marine vessels; design and development of rudders; design and development of hydrofoils; information, advice and consultancy in relation to all of the aforesaid services.

Abstract

The present invention relates to a gearbox system for mounting on a waterborne vessel with a hydrofoil, the gearbox system comprising: a housing having an interior surface defining an interior space of defined dimension; a gearing system comprising a propeller shaft engagement portion, the gearing system located within the interior of the housing; and an engine located within the interior space of the housing and in mechanical communication with the gear box; wherein the housing is water-tight and wherein the gearing system and engine are in thermal contact with the interior surface of the housing. Further provided is a hydrofoil system including such a gearbox system and a waterborne vessel including such a hydrofoil system.

IPC Classes  ?

• B63B 1/24 - Hydrodynamic or hydrostatic features of hulls or of hydrofoils deriving additional lift from hydrodynamic forces of hydrofoil type
• B63B 1/26 - Hydrodynamic or hydrostatic features of hulls or of hydrofoils deriving additional lift from hydrodynamic forces of hydrofoil type having more than one hydrofoil
• B63B 1/28 - Hydrodynamic or hydrostatic features of hulls or of hydrofoils deriving additional lift from hydrodynamic forces of hydrofoil type with movable hydrofoils
• B63H 21/17 - Use of propulsion power plant or units on vessels the vessels being motor-driven by electric motor

Goods & Services

Actuating mechanisms for controlling rudders; actuating mechanisms for operating rudders; propulsion mechanisms, other than for land vehicles; electric propulsion mechanisms for machines; electric propulsion mechanisms for water vehicles; marine propulsion units. Hydrofoils; hydrofoils for boats; hydrofoils being boats. Machinery retrofit and conversion services; shipbuilding; custom shipbuilding; naval shipbuilding; providing information relating to shipbuilding. Arranging ferry transportation; boat transport; boat transportation; boat transportation services; marine transport; marine transport services; all of the aforesaid services in this class do not include transport by cruise ship or cruise ship services. Design services in the field of naval shipbuilding; marine vehicle design; ship design.

Goods & Services

Actuating mechanisms for controlling rudders; actuating mechanisms for operating rudders; propulsion mechanisms, other than for land vehicles; electric propulsion mechanisms for machines; electric propulsion mechanisms for water vehicles; marine propulsion units. Machinery retrofit and conversion services; shipbuilding; custom shipbuilding; naval shipbuilding; providing information relating to shipbuilding. Arranging ferry transportation; boat transport; boat transportation; boat transportation services; marine transport; marine transport services; all of the aforesaid services in this class do not include transport by cruise ship or cruise ship services.

Goods & Services

Actuating mechanisms being servomotors and non-electrical mechanical actuators for controlling rudders; actuating mechanisms being servomotors and non-electrical mechanical actuators for operating rudders; propulsion mechanisms, other than for land vehicles; electric propulsion mechanisms for machines; electric propulsion mechanisms for water vehicles namely, motors and engines for zero or low-emission propulsion boats and ships; marine propulsion units namely, motors and engines for zero or low-emission propulsion boats and ships Hydrofoils for ships; hydrofoils for boats; hydrofoils being boats Machinery retrofit and conversion services; shipbuilding; custom shipbuilding; naval shipbuilding; providing information relating to shipbuilding Arranging ferry transportation; boat transport; boat transportation; boat transportation services; marine transport; marine transport services; all of the aforesaid services in this class do not include transport by cruise ship or cruise ship services Design services in the field of naval shipbuilding; marine vehicle design; ship design

Goods & Services

Actuating mechanisms for controlling rudders; actuating mechanisms for operating rudders; propulsion mechanisms, other than for land vehicles; electric propulsion mechanisms for machines; electric propulsion mechanisms for water vehicles; marine propulsion units. Hydrofoils; hydrofoils for boats; hydrofoils being boats. Machinery retrofit and conversion services; shipbuilding; custom shipbuilding; naval shipbuilding; providing information relating to shipbuilding. Arranging ferry transportation; boat transport; boat transportation; boat transportation services; marine transport; marine transport services. Design services in the field of naval shipbuilding; marine vehicle design; ship design.

Abstract

The present invention relates to a hydrofoil system for a waterborne vessel (10), the hydrofoil system comprising • a controller (12); • a foil (18) for engagement with the waterborne vessel, the foil comprising a plurality of adjustment members (19) operable to vary the lift characteristics of the waterborne vessel; • a propeller (32); • an engine (42) and gearbox (44) located adjacent the foil and operable/in mechanical communication with the propeller; • a plurality of sensors in electrical communication with the controller, each sensor configured to monitor flight parameters of the waterborne vessel and generate measured flight parameter data; • wherein the controller is in communication with the adjustment members, the engine and the sensors and wherein the controller is configured to receive measured flight parameter data from the sensors and to control the operation of the engine and the position of the adjustment members in dependence upon the received measured flight parameter data. Further provided is a waterborne vessel including such a hydrofoil system.

IPC Classes  ?

• B63B 1/24 - Hydrodynamic or hydrostatic features of hulls or of hydrofoils deriving additional lift from hydrodynamic forces of hydrofoil type
• B63B 1/28 - Hydrodynamic or hydrostatic features of hulls or of hydrofoils deriving additional lift from hydrodynamic forces of hydrofoil type with movable hydrofoils

Goods & Services

Electric propulsion mechanisms for water vehicles, namely, motors and engines for hydrofoil boats and ships; marine propulsion units, namely, motors and engines for hydrofoil boats and ships Hydrofoils for speed boats; hydrofoils for boats Machinery retrofit and conversion services namely, installation of environmentally friendly propulsion systems; shipbuilding namely, building of water vessels with hydrofoils; custom shipbuilding namely, custom shipbuilding of water vessels with hydrofoils; providing information relating to shipbuilding of water vessels with hydrofoils Marine transport services using vessels with hydrofoils Design services in the field of naval shipbuilding namely, the design of hydrofoil marine vessels; marine vehicle design namely, the design of hydrofoil marine vessels; ship design namely, the design of hydrofoil marine vessels

Abstract

The present invention relates to a hydrofoil system for a waterborne vessel (10), the hydrofoil system comprising ? a controller (12); ? a foil (18) for engagement with the waterborne vessel, the foil comprising a plurality of adjustment members (19) operable to vary the lift characteristics of the waterborne vessel; ? a propeller (32); ? an engine (42) and gearbox (44) located adjacent the foil and operable/in mechanical communication with the propeller; ? a plurality of sensors in electrical communication with the controller, each sensor configured to monitor flight parameters of the waterborne vessel and generate measured flight parameter data; ? wherein the controller is in communication with the adjustment members, the engine and the sensors and wherein the controller is configured to receive measured flight parameter data from the sensors and to control the operation of the engine and the position of the adjustment members in dependence upon the received measured flight parameter data. Further provided is a waterborne vessel including such a hydrofoil system.

IPC Classes  ?

• B63B 1/24 - Hydrodynamic or hydrostatic features of hulls or of hydrofoils deriving additional lift from hydrodynamic forces of hydrofoil type
• B63B 1/28 - Hydrodynamic or hydrostatic features of hulls or of hydrofoils deriving additional lift from hydrodynamic forces of hydrofoil type with movable hydrofoils