PARKING LATCH SAFETY LOCK SYSTEM

Abstract

This specification relates to a system and method for halting the precession of the flywheel housing in gyroscopic roll stabilization systems used in watercraft. The system and method involve the use of a safety latch that can interlock with the gimbal shaft to prevent the rotation of the gimbal shaft and the associated flywheel housing from preceding it.

Description

1 TARIFF PARKING LATCH SAFETY LOCK SYSTEM CROSS-REFERENCING OF RELEVANT APPLICATIONS This application was submitted on 26 February 2024 and is included herein by reference. Priority claim arising from US provisional application serial number 63 / 557,862 5 It has been found. THE FIELD OF INVENTION This specification describes a flywheel in a gyroscopic roll stabilizer used in watercraft, for braking. a system and method for stopping the precession movement in the event of equipment failure It is related. 10 BACKGROUND A vehicle standing on the water is moved by waves, currents, and tides. This These forces cause a watercraft, such as a boat, to move in six degrees of freedom: roll (a vehicle tilting around its longitudinal axis), pitching (a tilting around its transverse axis) 15 (up / down rotation along the axis) and yaw (rotation around the vehicle's vertical axis) The three types of motion called rotational motion are forward movement (linear reciprocating motion), lateral sliding (linear sliding motion). There are three types of translational motion: निकलने (side-to-side movement), निकलने (plunging), and निकलने (linear vertical movement). These actions can make life on the watercraft uncomfortable or dangerous. Historically, these movements involved placing weighed barrels, stones, and water tanks on the hull of the boat. or it would be balanced with balancing ballast, such as other heavy materials. Undesirable boat 20 This historical method was used to combat these movements, especially anti-roll effects. These methods are cumbersome, slowing down the boat's speed and occupying cargo space, thus wasting space. was rendering it unusable. Modern anti-roll technology has replaced this historic anti-roll system. It has provided significant improvements compared to other methods. One of the anti-roll technologies is gyroscopic. It is stabilization. Gyroscopic stabilization means that the axis of rotation is usually vertical or 25° of the marine vessel. It includes a flywheel positioned in a neutral location, parallel to the horizontal axis. The flywheel is a flywheel. It rotates within its housing, generating torque and angular momentum. The flywheel housing is rigidly attached to the boat. It is attached to a frame mounted in this way and has a gimbal axis perpendicular to the flywheel rotation axis. It can rotate around. As the boat rolls, the flywheel housing precesses around the gimbal axis. It performs the movement and generates torque around the boat's axis of roll. This torque is generated by the 30° force of the water mass. It stabilizes the boat by balancing its rocking motion. 2 Precession of the flywheel guard to ensure boat stabilization in aquatic applications. Speed ​​control is necessary. The precession speed of the flywheel housing, hydraulic, mechanical and / or a precession braking system which can consist of a combination of electrical components It is controlled through this system. Failure of one or more of these components results in uncontrolled loss of control. This can lead to a slowdown in the rate of precession, resulting in decreased performance and safety hazards. 5 Therefore, in watercraft, especially any gyroscopic precession braking system In the event of a component failure, such as an electrical or mechanical malfunction, the gyroscopic a safer and more effective system to stop precession safely and securely and There has been a long-felt but unmet need for this method. BRIEF DESCRIPTION 10 This specification covers a power outage (or failure of braking equipment) on a watercraft. In this case, to stop the precession, a connection is made from the gyroscopic stabilizer system to a gimbal shaft. It relates to a system and method that enables the latch to be attached. In one arrangement of the system and method, a flywheel is used in the event of braking equipment failure. A mechanism to halt the precession of its casing is described, and this mechanism is 15 These may include: a latch with a front locking pad, a latch with a rear locking pad, a ratchet end stop, a ratchet pivot bushing, a ratchet flexibility shaft, a ratchet flexibility a gimbal shaft containing openings for a sleeve, a solenoid and solenoid piston, and a latch. The tip; here the gimbal shaft is connected to a braking system, here the latch is connected to a solenoid piston. And here the solenoid piston is electronically connected to the solenoid; so that in the event of a power outage or 20 In the event of another braking failure, the solenoid engages the latch at the end of the gimbal shaft. It can interact with openings. To stop the precession of the flywheel housing inside a gyroscopic balancer. The braking equipment used is generally hydraulic, mechanical, magnetic, or electrical. It consists of components or a combination thereof. 25 for which the braking equipment is intended. If it fails to function as intended, the effectiveness of the braking equipment may be compromised and only a safety measure that can be mitigated by locking the precession movement of the flywheel housing This can create a hazard. The parking latch safety lock is a precession braking equipment. A new system has been developed to stop the precession of the flywheel housing in case of malfunction. It is a concept. 30 In this preferred configuration of the specification, the parking latch safety lock is faulty. uncontrolled precession of the flywheel housing without the use of a precession braking system It stops. 3 In another configuration, the parking latch safety lock mechanism consists of two locking points that act as keying points. It may include a gimbal shaft with a clearance and a parking latch safety lock; this safety lock is a It includes a latch located near the distal end of the lock, and this latch is attached to one of the openings. It is shaped to grip, so the gimbal shaft locks instantly into place, flywheel This prevents the housing from rotating further and keeps the latch from separating from the opening. 5 The parking latch safety lock mechanism described in this specification, (1) in case of an alarm or malfunction (2) precession beyond the functional maximum as a safety response to the situation to limit its movement or (3) to switch off the gyroscopic roll stabilizer a standard It can be used as a method to stop the flywheel housing from rotating. Accordingly, the purpose of this specification is to define any previously known product, the production of which is 10 This does not include the process, method of using the product, or treatment method; therefore Applicants must not have any prior experience with any known product, process, or method. We reserve the right to make such a statement and hereby reserve this right. Furthermore, this the specification, the USPTO (35 USC § 112, first paragraph) or the EPO (EPC 83). Any product that does not meet the written description and applicability requirements (Article 15) not designed to encompass the process or production of the product or the method of using the product It is stated that; therefore, Applicants must comply with the previously defined requirements described herein. any waiver relating to a product, its manufacturing process or its method of use They reserve the right to make a statement and will do so in this document. In this specification, and in particular in the claims and / or paragraphs, the terms “contains”, “includes”, “contains” and 20 similar terms may have the meanings attributed to them in US patent law It is stated that they can mean, for example, "contains," "includes," "containing," and so on; and "essentially" Terms such as "consists of" and "is primarily composed of" are also used in US patents. They have meanings attributed to them in law; for example, meanings not explicitly stated. They allowed elements that were present in the prior art or that were fundamental or new to the invention. They state that they excluded the factors that affect its characteristic. These and other arrangements are detailed in the Short Description and Detailed Explanation of the Figures below. This is explained in, or is clearly understood from, this section and is included in this section. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES Figure 1 shows an arrangement of this specification; where a latch, a solenoid 30 It is mechanically connected to the piston and can be activated when the power is cut off. Figure 2 shows a side view of the latch and solenoid piston in Figure 1. 4 Figure 3 shows a perspective view of the latch and solenoid piston in Figure 1. Figure 4 shows the latch and solenoid system connected to the mounting bracket by a latch flexibility shaft. It shows a second perspective view. Figure 5 shows the latch and solenoid system connected to the mounting bracket by a latch flexibility shaft. It shows a third perspective view. 5 Figure 6 shows the components of the latch, solenoid system, and connecting hardware disassembled. It shows its appearance. Figure 7 shows the arrangement of the latch in the locked position. Figure 8 shows a side view of the latch separated from the solenoid system. Figure 9 shows a second side view of the latch separated from the solenoid system. 10 Figure 10 shows the front view of the latch separated from the solenoid system. Figure 11 shows a gyroscopic wobble with the flywheel housing in a fixed position. It shows a perspective view of the stabilizer. Figure 12 shows a side view of the gyroscopic roll stabilizer shown in Figure 11. Figure 13 shows the gyroscopic 15 as shown in Figure 11 with the side rail and gimbal shaft cover removed. This shows a side view of the roll stabilizer. Figure 14 shows the flywheel housing and flywheel of the gyroscopic roll stabilizer in Figure 11. It shows a detached appearance. Figure 15 shows the gyroscopic yaw with the flywheel housing rotated to a forward position. This shows the perspective view of the stabilizer. 20 Figure 16 shows a side view of the gyroscopic roll stabilizer shown in Figure 15. Figure 17 shows the side rail and gimbal shaft cover removed, and the parking latch attached to the gimbal shaft. The lateral view of the gyroscopic roll stabilizer shown in Figure 15 as it is in this state. It shows. Figure 18 shows the gyroscopic yaw with the flywheel housing returned to its original position. 25 It shows the perspective view of the stabilizer. Figure 19 shows a side view of the gyroscopic roll stabilizer shown in Figure 18. Figure 20 shows the side rail and gimbal shaft cover removed, and the parking latch attached to the gimbal shaft. The lateral view of the gyroscopic roll stabilizer shown in Figure 18 as it is in this state. It shows. DETAILED EXPLANATION 5 The invention, as exemplified below, is only possible with specific arrangements as described. The detailed explanation, which is not intended to be restrictive, is best understood together with the accompanying figures. This specification generally covers a gyroscopic roll in the event of braking or electrical failure. uncontrolled rotation of a flywheel housing (202) inside the balancer (200) It is concerned with a device, a system and a method (100) to stop it safely. A 10 In the arrangement, the flywheel housing (202) houses the flywheel (204) and the rotation of this flywheel (204). the axis of the marine vessel to which the gyroscopic roll stabilizer (200) is fixed, vertical or horizontal It is placed in a neutral position, generally parallel to the axis. The flywheel (204), Rotating inside the flywheel housing (202) causes the gyroscopic roll stabilizer (200) to rotate. It happens. In one arrangement, the gyroscopic roll stabilizer (200), the gyroscopic roll stabilizer (200) 15 It can be mounted on the vessel by fixing the side rail (206) to the marine vessel. The device used to prevent precession of the gyroscopic roll stabilizer (200), method and the system has openings (126) that can accommodate a latch (102), a gimbal shaft (110), the latch (102) and In the event of an electrical, hydraulic or mechanical failure, force must be applied to one end of the latch (102). an energized solenoid (118) capable of applying (having a solenoid body (136)) and solenoid 20 It may include a piston (120). This arrangement or system is generally shown in Figure 1 ("Parking Latch"). The system is shown. The flywheel housing (202) follows the rotation of the flywheel housing (202). The gimbal shaft (110) is fixed to the rotating surface (130). It is fixed and the movement of the rotating surface (130) with the flywheel housing (202) is driven by the gimbal shaft (110) It causes it to turn. 25 In one arrangement, a gimbal shaft cover (208) is used to protect the gimbal shaft (110) from external factors. It has been placed. Latch Figures 1 and 13 show a latch (102) located in a separate position relative to the gimbal shaft (110). It shows that the latch (102) has a locking latch tooth (134) at one end and a solenoid 30 at the other end. It has a structure with a piston connector (132). The first of the latch with a latch tooth (134) 6 The end also has a latch front latch pad (104), a latch rear latch pad (106) and a latch Includes tip stop (108). If the gyroscopic stabilizer (200) is working properly, the latch (102), It remains detached from the gimbal shaft (110) and the operator can brake it using a standard braking system. You can switch off the gyroscopic stabilizer (200). The locking latch teeth (134) of the latch (102) can be of various shapes and configurations and 5 To optimize the locking action of the Park Latch System, the edges of the gimbal shaft (110) It is structured to correspond to the shape of the openings (126) placed along it. Figures 8-10 show the preference for the latch (102), locking latch tooth (134) and latch end stop (108). It shows an arrangement of the hole (160) in the latch (102). The linear distance between the center and the first side of the latch tooth (134) is approximately 3 to 10 It is between inches. In a preferred arrangement, the center of the hole (160) and the locking latch The linear distance between the first side of the tooth (134) is approximately 3.9 to 4.060 inches It is among them. In one arrangement, the linear between the hole (160) and the second side of the locking latch tooth (134) The distance is approximately 2 to 4 inches. In a preferred arrangement, the hole (160) 15 The linear distance between the center and the second side of the locking latch tooth (134) is approximately Its width is between 3,090 and 3,350 inches. In one arrangement, pre-locking with a plane rising vertically from the center of the hole (160). The angle between the plane extending from the edge of the pad (104) is approximately 16 to 18 degrees It is within the range. In a preferred arrangement, 20 rises vertically from the center of the hole (160). The angle between a plane and the plane extending from the edge of the front locking pad (104) is approximately 17 It is a degree. In another arrangement, a plane rising vertically from the center of the hole (160) and the back The angle between the plane extending from the edge of the locking pad (106) is approximately 16.8 to 18.8 is the degree. In a preferred arrangement, 25 rises vertically from the center of the hole (160). The angle between the plane and the plane extending from the edge of the rear locking pad (106) is approximately It is 17.81 degrees. In one arrangement, the plane formed by the latch end stop (108) and the hole (160) The distance between a parallel plane extending from its center is approximately 2 to 4 inches. between them. In the preferred arrangement, the distance between these planes is approximately 3.008 inches. 30 A plane extending from the latch end stop (108) and horizontally from the center of the hole (160) The angle formed between a plane extending from another plane is approximately between 21 and 23 degrees. (Preferred) In the arrangement made, the angle between these planes is approximately (22) degrees. 7 In one arrangement, from the bottom of the latch (102) to the top of the locking latch tooth (134) The distance between them is approximately 1.5 to 2.5 inches. In the preferred arrangement, The distance is approximately 1,821 inches. In a preferred arrangement of this specification, the locking latch teeth (134) and openings (126) are configured to lock together during the rotation of the gimbal shaft (110); these 5 In this way, the rotation of the gimbal shaft (110) is stopped instantly. The locking latch tooth (134) locks the gimbal shaft (110) to perform the locking operation while rotating at a significant angular velocity under full load It has been designed and operationally tested. The locking latch tooth (134) prevents a sudden stop. or is configured to remain in contact with the openings (126) after braking. In one arrangement of this specification, the locking latch tooth (134) and openings (126), gimbal shaft 10 (110) They can lock together while rotating at a speed of up to 650 degrees in seconds. However, the same To achieve the objectives, on a different scale, in order to obtain the intended functionality, this Further or smaller amendments to the specification can be developed. For example, smaller In alternative arrangements, the locking latch teeth (134) and openings (126) are lower. They are configured to interlock at precession speeds and the larger alternative 15 In the arrangements, the locking latch tooth (134) and openings (126) at high precession speeds They are configured to interlock. Brake System In one arrangement of this invention, the Park Latch System is the standard for the flywheel housing (202). It acts as a backup to a braking system. The braking system is designed by a specialist in the relevant field within 20 years. any that is understandable, achieves the intended purpose, is feasible or desirable It may be a braking system. Figures 1 and 11-20 show a brake actuator (or “brake actuator”) (124) and brake a standard brake system which may include an actuator bar (or “actuator bar”) (122) It shows the elements. As shown in the figure, the brake actuator rod (122) is mechanical. It is attached to the gimbal shaft (110) and when activated, the flywheel housing (202) rotates 25 It can slow down. When the braking system is not engaged, the solenoid (118) uses an electric battery, such as a battery. It continues to receive energy from the source and does not activate the solenoid piston (120) or The mandala (102) does not apply any force. Figure 2-5 shows the mandala via the connecting rod (158). (102) shows the solenoid piston (120) connected to one end. The solenoid piston (120) is connected to one end. The mandala (102) is connected to the solenoid body (136) at the other end. 30 Figure 6 shows the exploded view of the Parking Latch System (100). In Figure 6 As shown, the latch (102) is functionally connected to a solenoid piston (120) and the solenoid The piston (120) is detachably attached to the solenoid housing (136). 8 The solenoid piston (120) is attached to the latch (102) via a connecting rod (158) and two pins (156) The first end of the connecting rod (158) is connected to one end of the solenoid piston (120). into a groove, the second end of the connecting rod (158) into a groove at one end of the latch (102) It is placed. The first pin (156) is inserted through a series of holes near the groove in the solenoid piston (120). It passes through the piston and connecting rod (158) and extends inside. A second pin (156) passes through the latch 5 (102) passes through the solenoid piston connector (132)) and the connecting rod (158). Figure 3-4, Pins (156) configured to connect the solenoid piston (120) to the latch (102) and It shows the connection bar (158). Spring 154, washer (146), nut (152) and mounting bracket (148), solenoid (118) and solenoid In the event that the piston (120) loses power (for example, in the case of an electrical failure), the solenoid 10 It enables the piston (120) to apply force to one end of the latch (102). When energy is applied, The solenoid (118) pulls the solenoid piston (120) back to an unextended position and the solenoid (118) It compresses the spring (154) between the solenoid piston and the latch (102). When the solenoid piston's power is cut off, the spring (154) expands and applies a force to the mandala (102), causing the mandala (102) to rotate. As shown in Figure 6, a mounting bracket (148) can be attached to any component of a watercraft. It can be fitted as needed and secured with multiple screws (150) and washers (144). Figure 6, The components that enable the latch (102) to turn when needed are discussed in more detail. It shows that the hole (160) on the latch (102) can accommodate the latch pivot bushing (116). The latch pivot bushing (116) can take a latch elastic sleeve (112). Latch elastic The sleeve (112) contains multiple O-rings (138). The O-rings (138) form a 1-inch flexible lock 20 The mechanism surrounds the shaft (114). In one arrangement, an additional O-ring is placed on the opposite side of the 1-inch flexible locking mechanism shaft (114). (138) can be placed. O-ring (138) on the opposite side of the 1 inch flexible locking mechanism shaft (114), Essentially, a washer is placed around a wedge lock (140). A fastener housing (142) passes through the washer wedge lock (140) to the 1-inch flexible latch mechanism shaft (114) 25 It can reach out and take a connecting element (146). In one arrangement, a fastener (146) is a washer on one side of the latch (102). (144) and through the hole (160) into the fastener slot on the opposite side of the latch (102). (142) can be positioned to connect with the components shown in Figure 6. It is ensured that it remains connected and operational. 30 The components shown in Figure 6 are attached to one end of the latch (102) by the solenoid piston (120). When force is applied, the other end of the latch (102) becomes undesirable to the flywheel housing (202). to stop its precession by making contact with the openings (126) on the gimbal shaft (110). 9 For it to move, the latch (102) must have a connecting element (146) and a connecting element housing (142) It allows it to rotate around the axis created by it. If the standard braking system successfully stops the rotation of the flywheel housing (202), Park The Latch System (100) is a spare to prevent the flywheel housing (202) from rotating further. It can be activated as a system. 5 Brake System Malfunction In the event of a mechanical, electrical, or hydraulic failure in the braking system, or a gyroscopic malfunction... If the roll stabilizer (200) experiences a loss of power, the brake actuator (124) will release the actuator rod (122) may not be able to activate the movement of the flywheel housing (202) and therefore the movement of the flywheel housing (202) It may not be able to slow down and the Parking Latch System (100) may be activated. Figures 7, 17 and 20, locking 10 The latch tooth (134) contacts an opening (126) in the gimbal shaft (110) where it is locked. Shows the latch (102) in the configurations. Park Latch System (100), any when a security alarm or malfunction is detected in the operating system or flywheel when the precession movement of its preservation (202) goes beyond its functional maximum may become involved. In such cases, the standard brake system will engage if the uncontrolled flywheel housing is 15. It may not be able to stop its precession; this precession, if not braked, can reach 600 degrees per second. They can reach angular velocities of that magnitude and cause serious damage to the watercraft or bodily harm to those inside. It can cause harm. For example, the brake actuator (124) and actuator rod (122) can be a hydraulic brake system. Hydraulic If the braking system loses all hydraulic pressure or the components themselves actually fail 20 If it breaks, the hydraulic braking system will malfunction and the rotation of the flywheel housing (202) will stop. He will lose control. The solenoid (118) is part of the Park Latch System (100) and the brake actuator (124) and actuator It is a completely separate and redundant braking system from the bar (122). In case of a mechanical or electrical failure in the braking system, the solenoid (118), solenoid 25 When power is applied, the solenoid (118) will engage the solenoid piston (120). (120) retracts to an unextended position. While the system is in operation, the solenoid (118) is energized. It remains and prevents the solenoid piston (120) from contacting the latch (102). Gyroscopic If the balancer (200) loses power or triggers another fault alarm, the solenoid (118) It becomes de-energized and the spring (154) causes the solenoid piston (120) to extend, causing the latch to 30 (102) initiates its movement. When the solenoid (118) is de-energized, the solenoid piston (120) is activated. It will engage. When engaged, the solenoid piston (120) applies a force to one end of the latch (102). It applies. The solenoid piston (120) is attached to one end of the latch (102) in the solenoid piston connector (132). It is mechanically connected. When the solenoid piston (120) applies a force to the latch (102), The latch (102) rotates around a pivot point. In one arrangement, the pivot point of the latch is a latch pivot bushing (116), a latch flexibility Includes shaft (114) and a ratchet flexibility sleeve (112). Ratchet pivot bushing (116), ratchet The flexibility shaft (114) and the latch flexibility sleeve (112) together, one end of the latch (102) is solenoid 5 When the piston (120) is moved, the other end of the latch (102) (locking latch) the female (134)) moves in such a way that it contacts the openings (126) of the gimbal shaft (110). It allows the flywheel housing (202) to rotate in such a way that it rotates. It prevents him from continuing to apply force. While one end of the latch (102) is connected to the solenoid piston (120), the other end of the latch (102) is a locking 10 It consists of a locking tooth (134). The locking tooth (134) is on the gimbal shaft (110). It can be attached to one of several openings (126). The locking latch tooth (134) is attached to the gimbal shaft (110) As soon as it passes the opening (126), stabilization occurs regardless of whether power is supplied to the system or not. The system will apply the brakes. When there is a loss of power, the solenoid (118) will release the solenoid piston (120) By activating the system, he engaged the latch (102) to brake the system, thus the other 15 on the boat Even if the systems fail, any rotation of the flywheel housing (202) is kept under control. will be retained. This system, which is more complex, requires electricity to operate and... hydraulic brake systems that may not remain active or locked in the event of a power interruption. It is preferred over other emergency braking systems such as those mentioned. Openings and Latch Locking Tip 20 The locking latch tooth (134) shall fit into at least one corresponding opening on the gimbal shaft (110). It is structured in this way. Two openings (126) are placed inside the gimbal shaft (110). Preference In the arrangement made, two openings (126) at the maximum rotation angle of the gimbal shaft (110) It is positioned as soon as the latch (102) locking pad contacts the opening (126). This allows the movement to be locked to the gimbal shaft (110). Alternative arrangements include 25 inches within the gimbal shaft (110). More than two or fewer openings placed at any angle or desired position (126) may include. The shape of the latch locking end shown in Figure 1 is shown as an example, but the latch female (134), any to maximize the locking capability within the openings It can have a geometric shape; likewise, the corresponding openings (126) can have a ratchet tooth (134) 30 It can take any shape. Opening (126) and locking latch tooth (134), gimbal Maximizing locking force and stability even when the shaft is rotating with a significant angular velocity. It is preferably shaped in such a way as to remove it. Preferably, the locking latch tooth of the latch (102) 11 (134) when locked into a corresponding opening (126) the latch tooth (134) accidentally It is structured in such a way that it cannot be moved from its place. Figures 15-17 show that the gyroscopic roll stabilizer (200) is rotated in the forward position and the gyroscopic To prevent the roll stabilizer (202) from rotating, the latch (102) is activated. It shows that when the gyroscopic roll stabilizer (200) is rotated to the forward position, the locking is 5 The latch tooth (134) is inserted into an opening (126) in the gimbal shaft (110) so that the rear The locking pad (106) is in contact with the inner wall of the opening (126). In one arrangement, the rear The straight edge of the locking pad (106) is flush with the inner wall of the opening (126). Similarly, At least part of the latch end stop (108) is in contact with another inner wall of the opening (126). It is positioned in such a way that, in one arrangement, the straight edge of the latch end stop (108) is 10 inches from the opening. (126) It is level with a section of the inner wall. As shown in Figure 17, the locking latch tooth (134) is attached to the gimbal shaft (110) (Figures 11-14). (as seen) into the opening (126) so as not to return to the resting position The rear locking pad (106) applies force to the wall of the opening, thus locking the gimbal shaft. (110) prevents it from returning to the resting position (or a backward position). If 15 If the gimbal shaft (110) continues to rotate forward, the front locking pad (104) will move inside the opening (126). By touching the wall, it will prevent the gimbal shaft (110) from rotating further forward. Figures 18-20 show that the gyroscopic roll stabilizer (200) is rotated to the back position and the gyroscopic To prevent the roll stabilizer (202) from rotating, the latch (102) is activated. It shows that when the gyroscopic roll stabilizer (200) is rotated back to the position, the locking is 20 The latch tooth (134) is inserted into an opening (126) in the gimbal shaft (110) and thus pre-locking The pad (104) is in contact with the inner wall of the opening (126). In one arrangement, the pre-locking The straight edge of the pad (104) is flush with the inner wall of the opening (126). Similarly, the latch at least part of the end stopper (108) is in contact with another inner wall of the opening (126) It is positioned. In one arrangement, the straight edge of the latch end stop (108) is 25 of the opening (126). It is flush with a section of the inner wall. As shown in Figure 20, the locking latch tooth (134) is attached to the gimbal shaft (110) (Figures 11-14). (as seen) an opening that prevents it from returning to the resting position or the forward position. It is placed inside. The rear locking pad (104) applies force to the wall of the opening (126). It prevents the gimbal shaft (110) from returning to its resting position (or a forward position). 30 If the gimbal shaft (110) continues to rotate forward, the rear locking pad (106) will break the opening. (126) by contacting the inner wall, causing the gimbal shaft (110) to rotate further backward. It will prevent it. 12 As shown in an example and in Figure 11-20, the openings (126) of the gimbal shaft (110) are generally front locking pad (104), rear locking pad (106) and ratchet end stop (108) It consists of 3 inner walls. The first opening (126) stops the gimbal shaft in the forward position. It is used for and the second opening (126) is used to stop the gimbal shaft in the back position. In alternative configurations, the gimbal shaft (110) has a single aperture (126) or more than two apertures (126) 5 may include. Catastrophic Failure Test Results In the event of a catastrophic failure, the flywheel housing (202) rotates at approximately 600 degrees / second. It has been observed that it can turn. This angular velocity is controlled by the braking system or the latch (102). If not limited, it can take hours to slow down and stop. An angular velocity of this magnitude is 10 It can cause serious damage to a boat and injure the passengers on board. The latch (102) described herein was tested under full load conditions and the flywheel housing (202) was able to stop its uncontrolled rotation. In particular, the contact of the latch (102) with the opening. and the movement of the flywheel housing (202) at an angular velocity of up to 600 degrees per second. It has been observed to lock up (maximum rotational speed observed in an uncontrolled system). A 15 In the arrangement, the latch (102) can make contact with the opening and the movement of the flywheel housing (202). It can lock at an angular velocity greater than 600 degrees per second. Latch Alignment Error Test Results Under normal conditions, the surfaces of the latch (102) and the gimbal shaft (110) are preferably in the same plane and They are parallel to each other. This means that the latch (102) locking latch tooth (134), gimbal shaft (110) 20 It ensures that it locks securely into the openings (126) located on it. However, a During a malfunction or for any other reason, the surfaces of the latch (102) and the gimbal shaft (110) It is possible for the alignment to be disrupted or to become misaligned. During the use of the device, the latch (102) is naturally aligned with the gimbal shaft (110). Malfunctions may occur. In a preferred arrangement, the Park Latch System (100), 25 Tight tolerance connection to secure components and minimize alignment errors. It uses elements. The latch (102) can be successfully locked with the gimbal shaft (110) even if it is misaligned. It has been observed that, in particular, there is a 1.5 degree frame between the latch (102) and the gimbal shaft (110). Despite the alignment error, the latch (102) has 30 clearances (126) on the gimbal shaft (110). it can establish a locking connection and are no longer in the same plane or parallel to each other It has been observed. 13 Parking Latch System (100), gimbal shaft (110) and latch (102) 1.0 degree or less It works most effectively when the gimbal shaft is misaligned at an angle. However, the latch (102) Even if the vertical plane of the latch (102) is misaligned by up to 1.5 degrees with the vertical plane of the latch (110), It is designed to stop the rotation of the flywheel housing (202). Multifaceted Test 5 During operation of a gyroscopic gimbal stabilizer 200, angular momentum drives the gimbal shaft (110) moves in more than one direction. The Parking Latch System (100) moves the gimbal shaft (110) in multiple directions. It has the ability to stop its movement regardless of its direction of motion. Specifically, The latch (102) rotates the gimbal shaft (110) with a significant angular velocity in both directions of movement. During this time, the gimbal shaft (110) and 10 pass through the corresponding opening (126) of the ratchet tooth (134). It is designed to achieve a successful locking configuration. This prevents brake failure. where the gimbal shaft (110) is positioned on the movement spring when it occurs Regardless of the position, it ensures that the latch (102) can be instantly locked onto the gimbal shaft (110). Although the invention and its advantages are described in detail, they are defined in the attached claims. Various changes, substitutions and modifications without deviating from the spirit and scope of the invention. 15 It should be understood that it can be done. In this way, the preferred arrangements of the invention are described in detail, as above. The invention described in the paragraphs is limited to the specific details mentioned in the above explanation. that is not the case, because there are many apparent variations without deviating from the essence or scope of the invention. It should be understood that it is possible. 20

Claims

14 REQUESTS 1. To prevent precession of the gyroscopic flywheel housing in case of brake failure. It is an emergency brake system and its features include the following components: its inner part is located inside a solenoid cavity and its outer part is outside the solenoid cavity. a solenoid piston extending downwards; this solenoid piston moves along a primary axis 5 It is oriented to move in a straight line; A clothespin with a first end, a second end, and a hole in between; the first end of the clothespin Its tip is connected to the solenoid piston in a rotatable manner; a pivot placed in the inner hole of the latch; the pivot rotates the latch around a second axis. It is oriented in such a way as to rotate; 10 a perimeter wall and a perimeter wall with numerous openings placed along this perimeter wall Gimbal shaft; the gimbal shaft oscillates around a third axis parallel to the second axis. It has been directed to do so; Here, a locking latch tooth extending from the other end of the latch surrounds the gimbal shaft. 15 is structured; and Here, the solenoid, latch, and gimbal shaft function as a gyroscopic yaw stabilizer. It is connected as a gyroscopic yaw stabilizer, and the gimbal shaft is on the third axis. It makes it oscillate around.

2. According to claim 1, it has an emergency brake, and its feature is that the emergency brake system is deactivated. 20 It is the movement between a deactivated position and an activated position.

3. According to claim 2, it is an emergency brake, and its feature is that when the system is in the deactivated position, The locking latch tooth is separate from the gimbal shaft, and the gimbal shaft is on the third axis. It is the act of swaying freely around it. 25 4. According to claim 2, it is an emergency brake, and its characteristic is that the solenoid piston disengages the latch. to move away from the solenoid to return from the engaged position to the engaged position It is a downward movement. Here, the solenoid piston applies downward pressure to the first end of the latch. This causes the second end of the latch to rotate upwards around the second axis; and Here, when the latch is in the locked position, the latch tooth is very close to the gimbal shaft. It locks together with one of its many openings. 5.

5. According to claim 2, it is an emergency brake, and its characteristic is that the locking latch tooth is in the second position of the latch. It extends vertically from its end and the locking latch tooth includes: locking a front locking pad forming the first edge of the latch tooth, the locking latch tooth a rear locking pad forming the opposite second edge and front and rear locking pads A latch end stop that connects them and forms a third edge. 10 6. According to claim 2, it is an emergency brake, and its characteristic is that when the system is engaged, The locking latch tooth must be located within the openings of the gimbal shaft, and the locking latch... The problem is that the tooth prevents the gimbal shaft from oscillating freely around the third axis; Here, the inner edge of one of the many openings in the gimbal shaft is where the locking latch is located. It is in contact with the first edge of the tooth, interlocking with it.

7. Emergency braking system designed to prevent precession of the gyroscopic flywheel housing. Its characteristic feature is that it includes the following: 20 rotatable around the first axis and positioned along the circumferential edge of the gimbal shaft a gimbal shaft with numerous openings; a clothespin with a first end and a second end, Here, the latch rotates 25 degrees around a second axis located between the first and second ends. It can rotate; Here, the latch and the gimbal shaft are in the same plane; Here, a locking latch tooth extends from the first end of the latch, and This locking latch tooth is located along the edge of numerous gimbal shafts. It is structured to make contact with one of the openings; and 30 a part placed inside the cavity of a solenoid and connected to the second end of the latch solenoid piston.

8. According to claim 7, it is an emergency braking system, and its feature is that it is electronically controlled by a solenoid. It includes a connected power supply; when this power supply is active, the solenoid piston rotates 35°. It retracts within the solenoid's cavity. 16 9. According to claim 8, it is an emergency braking system, and its feature is; also with the second end of the latch. The solenoid contains a spring compressed between its gaps; in this system, the power supply when disabled: The spring relaxes and extends the solenoid piston outwards from the solenoid cavity. 5 It applies a force to the solenoid; and The solenoid piston pushes the second end of the latch downwards, moving the first end of the latch to the second. It rotates around its axis.

10. According to claim 9, it is an emergency braking system, and its characteristic is that the first end of the latch is on the second axis 10. When rotated, the locking latch tooth moves along the circumferential edge of the gimbal shaft. It is contact with one of the numerous openings that have been placed.

11. A flywheel rotates within a flywheel housing, and this rotational movement is transmitted to a gimbal shaft. Braking of a gyroscopic roll stabilizer based on the principle of causing oscillation 15 This method is characterized by the following steps: When the power to a solenoid is cut off, the solenoid piston moves out of the solenoid body. its extension along a primary axis; here the solenoid piston is the solenoid It is located within a cavity in its body; 20 Applying a downward force to the first end of a latch by means of a solenoid piston; Here, the solenoid piston is connected to the first end of the latch; rotating the second end of the latch around a second axis, at the second end of the latch a locking latch tooth is present; and To prevent gimbal shaft oscillation, the tooth of the locking latch must be positioned 25 degrees away from the gimbal shaft. The interlocking of two parts within an opening located on one side of its perimeter.

12. The method according to claim 11, its characteristic is that the tooth of the locking latch is located at the second end of the latch. It generally lies in an upright position.

13. The method according to claim 11, its characteristic is that the flywheel is activated before the solenoid's power is cut off. its casing oscillates at a speed exceeding 600 degrees per second.

14. The method according to claim 11, its characteristic is that; before the solenoid's power is cut off, the first uncontrollable precession of the flywheel housing of the braking system 35 It is the inability to prevent it. 17 15. The method according to claim 11, its characteristic is; the clearance of the locking latch tooth on the gimbal shaft. After being locked inside, the method also includes the following steps: the solenoid piston recoils along the first axis into the cavity of the solenoid body To withdraw, the solenoid needs to be re-energized; 5 As the solenoid piston retracts into the solenoid housing, the solenoid piston... an upward force applied to the first end of the latch; and To remove the locking latch tooth from the gimbal shaft opening, the second latch... It is the rotation of its tip around the second axis.

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