Abstract

A wind propulsion unit including a dual wingsail mounted on a structure that is angularly controlled about a generally vertical axis depending on the conditions, the dual wingsail including a front flap, a rear flap and a supporting structure that allows the front flap and the rear flap to pivot about two axes that are generally parallel and spaced apart from one another, the unit also including a device for controlling the orientation of the rear flap according to the direction of incidence of the wind during propulsion. The device for controlling the orientation of the rear flap is also configured to bring the rear flap, when the wind propulsion unit is in an inactive position, into a folded orientation wherein a substantial portion of its cross-sectional extent is positioned along a substantial portion of the cross-sectional extent of the front flap.

IPC Classes  ?

• B63H 9/061 - Rigid sailsAerofoil sails

Abstract

The invention relates to a vessel comprising a wind propulsion unit (100) that is elongate in a vertical direction when in the operating position comprising propulsive elements (111, 112) and a mast (121). The invention relates to a tilt device comprising a base (210) that is rigidly attached to a proximal region of the mast (121) of a unit, which tilt device rotates on a horizontal main axis (A) on a support (220) attached to a deck of the vessel, a tilt control device (216, 217) causing the base to rotate relative to the support, which tilt control device comprises a first actuator (217) capable of generating a linear force in a horizontal direction and a redirection element (216) connecting the actuator to the base (210) in order to exert a force on the base in a first region (218) located at a distance from the main axis, and a locking device (300) for locking the base (210) to the support element (220), which locking device comprises a second actuator (310) that is capable of exerting, in a second region (215) of the base (218), a retaining force in the vertical direction. The wind propulsion unit (100) can be moved, by virtue of the one or more first actuators (217), between an inactive position, wherein it extends along the deck of the vessel and an erect position, the locking device (300) being capable of contributing to holding the unit in its active position.

IPC Classes  ?

• B63H 9/061 - Rigid sailsAerofoil sails
• B63B 15/00 - SuperstructuresArrangements or adaptations of masts

Abstract

A ship comprises at least one sail propulsion unit (100) extending in a generally vertical direction in a position of use and comprising one or more propulsion elements (111, 112) and a mast (121). According to the invention, the structure of the ship intrinsically comprises transverse structural elements (T; 300) defining at least in part at least one respective cavity, while the ship comprises at least one sail propulsion unit (100) situated generally above a cavity. The ship additionally comprises a support (210) for the sail propulsion unit, the support being movable in a generally vertical direction within the cavity (CA), and drive means for selectively moving the support between a raised position of use and a retracted position of stowage.

IPC Classes  ?

• B63H 9/061 - Rigid sailsAerofoil sails

Goods & Services

Vehicles and means of transport; hydrofoils for boats; sailboats; steering devices for ships and boats; spars for ships; spars as parts of watercraft; masts for boats; masts for sailboats; automatic mechanisms for watercraft steering; structural parts for boats; aerofoils for sea vehicles; aerofoils for water vehicles; parts and component parts of vehicles; water vehicles; competition boats; fishing boats; ships for transport of travelers; boats for transporting merchandise; merchant ships; container-carrier vehicles; watercraft; electric watercraft; ships; vessels [boats and ships]; motor sailboats; marine vehicles; sea locomotion vehicles; yachts. Shipbuilding; yacht building; conversion of boats; ship construction services; providing information with respect to shipbuilding.

Goods & Services

Vehicles and means of transport, namely, ships and boats; hydrofoils for boats; sailboats; steering devices for ships and boats, namely, propellers for boats, screw-propellers for boats, boat rudders, steering wheels for boats; spars for ships; spars as parts of watercraft; masts for boats; masts for sailboats; automatic mechanisms for watercraft steering, namely, steering gears for ships and boats; structural parts for boats; aerofoils for sea vehicles, namely, aerofoils for ships, boats and sailboats; aerofoils for water vehicles, namely, aerofoils for ships, boats and sailboats; structural parts and structural component parts of vehicles, namely, ships, boats and sailboats; water vehicles, namely, boats; competition boats; fishing boats; ships for transport of travelers; boats for transporting merchandise; merchant ships; container-carrier vehicles, namely, boats; watercraft, namely, boats; electric watercraft, namely, boats; ships; vessels, namely, boats and ships; motor sailboats; marine vehicles, namely, boats and ships; sea locomotion vehicles, namely, boats and ships; yachts Shipbuilding; conversion of boats; ship construction services; providing information with respect to shipbuilding

Goods & Services

Hydrofoils for boats; sailboats; land yachts; single-sail riggings; booms for boats; steering devices for ships and boats; spars for ships; spars as parts of watercraft; masts for boats; masts for sailboats; automatic mechanisms for watercraft steering; structural parts for boats; aerofoils for sea vehicles; aerofoils for water vehicles; water vehicles; competition boats; pleasure boats; fishing boats; inflatable boats; foldable boats; ships for transport of travelers; catamarans; watercraft; foldable watercraft; electric watercraft; ships; vessels [boats and ships]; motor sailboats; marine vehicles; yachts. Shipbuilding; yacht building; conversion of boats; ship construction services; provision of information relating to shipbuilding.

Goods & Services

Vehicles and means of transport; hydrofoils for boats; sailboats; land yachts; single-sail riggings; booms for boats; maneuvering devices for boats; spars for ships; spars as parts of watercraft; masts for boats; masts for sailboats; automatic mechanisms for watercraft steering; structural parts for boats; aerofoils for sea vehicles; aerofoils for water vehicles; parts and component parts of vehicles; water vehicles; competition boats; pleasure boats; fishing boats; inflatable boats; foldable boats; ships for transport of travelers; catamarans; watercraft; foldable watercraft; electric watercraft; ships; vessels [boats and ships]; motor sailboats; marine vehicles; sea locomotion vehicles; yachts. Shipbuilding; yacht building; conversion of boats; ship construction services; provision of information relating to shipbuilding.

Goods & Services

Vehicles and means of transport, namely, ships and boats; hydrofoils for boats; sailboats; land yachts; single-sail riggings being sailing vessels equipped with a single sail with wind propulsion; booms for boats; maneuvering devices for boats, namely, propellers for boats, screw-propellers for boats, boat rudders, steering wheels for boats; spars for ships; spars as parts of watercraft; masts for boats; masts for sailboats; automatic mechanisms for watercraft steering, namely, steering gears for ships and boats; structural parts for boats; aerofoils for sea vehicles, namely, aerofoils for ships, boats and sailboats; aerofoils for water vehicles, namely, aerofoils for ships, boats and sailboats; structural parts and structural component parts of vehicles, namely, ships, boats and sailboats; water vehicles, namely, boats; competition boats; pleasure boats; fishing boats; inflatable boats; foldable boats; ships for transport of travelers; catamarans; watercraft, namely, boats; foldable watercraft, namely, boats; electric watercraft, namely, boats; ships; vessels, namely, boats and ships; motor sailboats; marine vehicles, namely, boats and ships; sea locomotion vehicles, namely, boats and ships; yachts Shipbuilding; conversion of boats; ship construction services; provision of information relating to shipbuilding

Goods & Services

Vehicles and conveyances; Hydrofoils for boats; Sailboats; Sand yachts; Booms for boats; Steering gears for ships; Spars for ships; Spars being parts of watercraft; Masts for boats; Sailing boat masts; Steering gears for ships [automatic]; Structural parts for boats; Aerofoils for sea vehicles; Aerofoils for water vehicles; Parts and fittings for vehicles; Water vehicles; Competition boats; Leisure boats; Fishing boats; Inflatable boats; Collapsible boats; Passenger ships; Catamarans; Seacraft; Collapsible watercraft; Electrically powered watercraft; Ships; Vessels [boats and ships]; Motorsailers; Marine vehicles; Vehicles for locomotion by sea; Yachts. Shipbuilding; Yacht building; Ship conversion; Naval shipyard services; Providing information relating to shipbuilding. Design services; Marine vehicle design; Design of vehicles and vehicle parts and components; Engineering services; Technical engineering; Engineering testing; Engineering research; Engineering design; Preparation of engineering drawings; Engineering project studies; Conducting engineering surveys; Engineering design and consultancy.

Abstract

The invention relates to a vessel comprising a wind propulsion unit (100) that is elongate in a vertical direction when in the operating position comprising propulsive elements (111, 112) and a mast (121). The invention relates to a tilt device comprising a base (210) that is rigidly attached to a proximal region of the mast (121) of a unit, which tilt device rotates on a horizontal main axis (A) on a support (220) attached to a deck of the vessel, a tilt control device (216, 217) causing the base to rotate relative to the support, which tilt control device comprises a first actuator (217) capable of generating a linear force in a horizontal direction and a return element (216) connecting the actuator to the base (210) in order to exert a force on the base in a first region (218) located at a distance from the main axis, and a locking device (300) for locking the base (210) to the support element (220), which locking device comprises a second actuator (310) that is capable of exerting, in a second region (215) of the base (218), a retaining force in the vertical direction. The wind propulsion unit (100) can be moved, by virtue of the one or more first actuators (217), between an inactive position, in which it extends along the deck of the vessel and an erect position, the locking device (300) being capable of contributing to holding the unit in its active position.

IPC Classes  ?

• B63H 9/061 - Rigid sailsAerofoil sails

Abstract

A ship comprises at least one sail propulsion unit (100) extending in a generally vertical direction in a position of use and comprising one or more propulsion elements (111, 112) and a mast (121). According to the invention, the structure of the ship intrinsically comprises transverse structural elements (T; 300) defining at least in part at least one respective cavity, while the ship comprises at least one sail propulsion unit (100) situated generally above a cavity. The ship additionally comprises a support (210) for the sail propulsion unit, the support being movable in a generally vertical direction within the cavity (CA), and drive means for selectively moving the support between a raised position of use and a retracted position of stowage.

IPC Classes  ?

• B63H 9/061 - Rigid sailsAerofoil sails