Fin stabilizer, covering element and water vehicle

Abstract

The invention relates to a fin stabilizer (1) for stabilizing water vehicles, comprising a pivotable stabilizing fin (2), a fin box (6) for receiving the stabilizer fin in the pivoted state, and at least one covering element (8) for at least partially covering a fin box opening, through which the stabilizer fin exits and enters the fin box during swiveling in and out, wherein the at least one covering element (8) is resilient. The invention also relates to a covering element for a fin box opening and a water vehicle having at least one fin stabilizer.

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technical field [0001] The invention relates to a fin stabilizer for stabilizing a watercraft, a cover element and a watercraft according to the preamble of claim 1 . Background technique [0002] Fin stabilizers are used to dampen the rolling motion of a boat or boat. In principle there are two types of fin stabilizers. A fin stabilizer including a stabilizer fin retractable into the hull and a fin stabilizer including a non-retractable stabilizer fin. The present invention relates to fin stabilizers comprising retractable stabilizer fins. For this purpose, the fin stabilizer has a receiving space or fin box, which is introduced into the hull and opens out to the water side through openings. The fin box is sealed relative to the hull interior. During retraction and extension, the stabilizer fins enter or exit through openings in the fin box. This opening is slightly larger than the cross section of the stabilizer fin. In operation, water is forced or sucked into the f...

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Problems solved by technology

Although the use of the empennage as a cover element does not require additional cover elements or drivers, however, with extended stabilizer fins it is not possible to at least partially cover the opening

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