285 results about "Water vehicle" patented technology

A watercraft for retrieving an object on a body of water, comprising (i) a containment structure having an interior defining an internal cargo area of the watercraft, an open front side, and a partially or fully submerged lower containment element through which water can freely pass while obstructing the object from exiting the internal cargo area; and (ii) one or more floatation members coupled to an exterior of, or defining at least a portion of, the containment structure. A modular watercraft comprising first and second floatation members configured to be deployed on an exterior, and stowed in an interior, of the containment structure. A system comprising a watercraft having one or more rotating capture assemblies onboard, configured to actively pull or push the object into an internal cargo area through the open front side of the containment structure.

An outboard propulsion unit (10) mountable on a watercraft structure (3) such as a transom comprises a main body (12, 14) and a propulsion leg (16) carrying a thrust generator (18) and being rotatable relative to the main body for steering. The propulsion unit (10) comprises a helical actuator (32) for rotating the propulsion leg relative to the main body. This provides for a more compact motor with a lower body, which allows the motor to be tilted horizontally aft of the transom and facilitates towing.

In one aspect, a wireless remote controller for a personal watercraft is provided that includes a watertight housing forming a watertight compartment. The housing includes a through hole extending through the housing from an upper side of the housing to a lower side of the housing. The remote controller includes a throttle interface removably attached to the housing such that the throttle interface is movable between a first position and a second position and at least a portion of the throttle interface positioned within the through hole of the housing. The remote controller further includes a sensor positioned within the watertight compartment of the housing to detect a position of the throttle interface.

1. Name of the product in this design: Yacht (Delmon N5). 2. Purpose of this design: For use in water transportation for water recreation and entertainment. 3. The key design feature of this product is its shape. 4. The image or photograph that best illustrates the design's key points: 3D view 1.

A sponson device attachable to a watercraft body of a jet propelled watercraft includes a bow sponson located forward of a center of gravity of the jet propelled watercraft. The bow sponson protrudes from the watercraft body in a right-and-left direction, and is movable to a first position and a second position to adjust a trim of the watercraft body during turning of the jet propelled watercraft.

Provided are systems and methods for transport vehicles using recyclable metallic fuels. The method includes capturing fuel products, including a metal oxide and unburnt fuel from the combustion of a metallic fuel, storing the unburnt metallic fuel and the fuel products, and recycling the metal oxide to recreate the metallic fuel and / or byproducts. Heat generated by the combustion and / or sintering of the metallic fuel may be transferred to a working fluid to drive the production of electricity and / or to provide propulsion in land, air and water vehicles and spacecraft. Furthermore, the thermal energy harvesting system may be used to generate electricity. The system includes a thermal (heat) engine having an induction heating assembly for heating the metallic fuel. Processes for complete combustion of the metallic fuel and recycling the metallic fuel in a sintering loop are described.

The invention provides an unmanned water body ecology detection and treatment system, which comprises an unmanned water surface carrier platform, a multi-dimensional space-time sensing module, a predictive decision processing module, a preventive treatment execution module, a data link module and a shore-based control center, the invention provides a multi-factor fusion decision-making mechanism based on a prediction result and real-time perception, a differentiated and prospective treatment strategy can be automatically generated and executed according to the potential risk level of algae outbreak, and intelligentization and precision of treatment actions are realized. By constructing a model iterative optimization module of the shore-based control center, a complete closed-loop intelligent system capable of self-learning and sustainable evolution is formed, the accuracy and adaptability of long-term operation of the system are ensured, the manual operation and maintenance cost is remarkably reduced, and the system is suitable for large-scale popularization and application. And a systematic technical solution is provided for refined and automatic ecological management of a large-range water area.

The invention relates to a floating device, a vehicle, a vehicle control method and related equipment, the floating device is applied to the vehicle, the floating device comprises a first box body and a second box body, the first box body and the second box body are suitable for storing water, the first box body is suitable for being arranged on the left side of the vehicle, and the second box body is suitable for being arranged on the right side of the vehicle. According to the technical scheme, the mass center position of the vehicle can be adjusted by adjusting the water storage capacity of the first box body and the second box body, and then the posture of the floating vehicle can be adjusted, so that the posture of the vehicle in water is more stable.

A watercraft operating system includes a plurality of marine propulsion devices, a joystick, a thrust selector, and a controller. The thrust selector is operable to select one of a plurality of thrust modes including a limiting mode, which limits a forward thrust and a rearward thrust, and a non-limiting mode which does not limit at least one of the forward thrust and the rearward thrust. The forward thrust is generated by each of the plurality of marine propulsion devices when the joystick is tilted forward, whereas the rearward thrust is generated when the joystick is tilted rearward. The controller is configured or programmed to control a rudder angle and an output of each of the plurality of marine propulsion devices in accordance with the selected thrust mode, a tilt direction of the joystick, and a tilt amount of the joystick.

Electric outboard motor (1) for a watercraft (2), comprising: an electric motor (8); a propeller (12) which is connected to the electric motor (8) via a power transmission mechanism (9, 10, 11); a control element (33) configured for operation by a user and having an operating position that is switchable between a forward rotation control position for instructing forward rotation of the electric motor (8) and a reverse rotation control position for instructing reverse rotation of the electric motor (8); and a control device (35) configured to switch between a drive state of the electric motor (8) according to the operating position of the control part (33) between a forward rotation state in which the electric motor (8) rotates in the forward direction, a reverse rotation state in which the electric motor (8) rotates in the reverse direction, and a neutral state in which the electric motor (8) does not drive; wherein the control device (35) is configured to set the drive state to the forward rotation state when the operating position of the control element (33) is in the forward rotation operating position, and to set the drive state to the reverse rotation state when the operating position of the control element (33) is in the reverse rotation operating position; and wherein, when the operating position of the control element (33) is switched from the forward rotation operating position to the reverse rotation operating position while the watercraft (2) is moving, the control device (35) sets the drive state to the neutral state for a predetermined period of time and then sets the drive state to the reverse rotation state.

The invention relates to a floating functional unit, in particular a floating platform (1) or a watercraft, comprising a deck structure (2) and one or more buoyancy bodies (3a, 3b, 3c, 3d), one or more of the buoyancy bodies each comprising a rotor blade (4) or a part, in particular a longitudinal portion, of a rotor blade of a wind turbine. The invention further relates to such a buoyancy body and to a method for the production thereof from a rotor blade.

The invention relates to an electric hydrofoil water vehicle, which adopts an automatic balancing technology, dynamically balances the water vehicle according to acceleration caused by pitching change, and automatically maintains the water vehicle at a preset height. The speed of the water vehicle can be controlled through the center-of-gravity shift of the rider or the forward and backward movement of the hydrofoil relative to the hull.

Drive unit for a foil-supported watercraft, comprising a drive motor, a flexible shaft and a propeller unit, characterized in that the drive motor is arranged in the support body and is connected to the propeller unit located outside the support body via the flexible shaft.

Example systems and methods are provided herein for controlling a watercraft in response to a bite on a fishing line. A system includes a memory and a processor, and the processor is configured to receive data via user input or one or more sensors to determine whether a fish has bitten on a fishing line. In response to a determination that the fish has bitten on the fishing line, the processor causes the watercraft to operate according to a fish-on operation, which includes at least one of altering a speed of the watercraft, altering a direction of the watercraft, altering a rate of change of the speed of the watercraft, altering a direction of a trolling motor, notifying other watercrafts, or engaging an autopilot to navigate the watercraft according to a preset route. The fish-on operation is designed to aid a user in catching the fish.

A watercraft includes a ship body; a main propulsion device including a jet pump that jets a jet water flow from the ship body; and an auxiliary propulsion device including a propeller disposed in a tunnel penetrating the ship body in a ship width direction and an electric motor that rotationally drives the propeller. The electric motor has a motor shaft extending on a plane orthogonal to an up-down direction of the ship body.

An apparatus fixed to a water vehicle to produce electric energy has a turbine rotor supported under the water surface in a horizontal operation position and to it fixed first axis to transfer the rotation motion from the rotor and in which apparatus the rotor has been supported and adapted into with it same centered cylinder that has been fixed to the frame with vertically to it fixed joint that is situated a vertical distance (a) from the rotor and adapted to turn in relation to the frame that has been fixed to the water vehicle round the joint axis and to settle into the direction of the water flow by its power and where the first part of the second axis has been adapted same centered with the joint axis and the first and the second axis have been connected to each other with a rotation movement direction changer when the horizontal rotation of the first axis has been adapted to change into a vertical rotation movement in the first part and the second axis has been connected to a generator to transfer the rotation movement into it and the generator has been connected to a battery to store the generated electric energy to it.

A watercraft including a hull, a deck, a seat, a lift-propulsion system comprising a mast assembly, the mast assembly including a mast, and an actuator connected to the mast, a propulsion unit frame connected to the mast assembly, a propulsion unit for providing thrust to the watercraft, the propulsion unit being connected to the propulsion unit frame, and at least one hydrofoil for providing lift to the watercraft, the at least one hydrofoil being connected to the propulsion unit frame, a control unit operatively connected to the actuator, the control unit being programmed with predetermined conditions, and a sensor assembly connected to the control unit, the control unit being configured to receive signals indicative of watercraft parameters from the sensor assemblies, and to automatically control an operation of the actuator to adjust a longitudinal position of the hydrofoil based at least in part on the received signals.

1. The name of this design product: Foldable catamaran inflatable boat. 2. Purpose of this design product: a water vehicle for traveling on water. 3. The key design point of this design product lies in the combination of shape and pattern. 4. The picture or photo that best illustrates the design points: Stereoscopic drawing 1. 5. The right view has been fully reflected in the submitted views, so the right view is omitted.

An electric watercraft charging system includes an electric watercraft having an electric motor operatively connected to a propulsion system and a battery in electrical communication with the electric motor for powering the electric motor. A wireless power receiving device is supported by a hull of the watercraft and is in electrical communication with the battery. The system also includes a watercraft charging base configured to be engaged by the watercraft in a charging position thereof. The watercraft charging base has a base body configured to engage at least part of the hull and a wireless power transmitting device supported by the base body. The wireless power transmitting device is positioned such that, in the charging position of the watercraft, the wireless power transmitting device wirelessly transmits power to the wireless power receiving device. A method of charging an electric watercraft is also disclosed.

1. Name of the Design Product: Catamaran Yacht (VV1). 2. Use of the Design Product: A water vehicle for water-based leisure and entertainment. 3. Design Key Points of the Design Product: Lies in the shape. 4. Picture or Photograph that Best Illustrates the Design Key Points: Perspective View 1. 5. Other Situations Requiring Explanation Other Explanation: Part A is marked as made of transparent material.

A watercraft with a hull for providing buoyancy to the watercraft, the hull comprising a modular keel receiver arranged on the underside of the hull. The watercraft has a power source and a controller. The modular keel receiver comprises a retaining means configured to receive and removably retain a keel module, a power interface configured to provide power from the power source to a keel module, and, a controller interface configured to communicate data between the controller and a keel module. A keel module for a watercraft, the keel module comprising an engagement means configured to engage with a retaining means of a watercraft.

In one example, a watercraft includes a hull that defines a recessed portion, and the hull is a unified, single-piece, structure. The watercraft further includes a self-draining scupper with a passageway that is integral with the hull and communicates with the recessed portion, the passageway extending from the recessed portion through an exterior surface of the hull. The self-draining scupper further includes a stopper disposed in the passageway, and a flow plate that helps to confine the stopper in the passageway.

A lifesaving handle system for a watercraft surface such as, but not limited to, a boat hull. The handle system remains attached to an exterior surface of a watercraft hull when the watercraft is upright (i.e., when it is not capsized) such as when it is flowing on a body of water in normal operation. The handle may be rotatably attached to a hinge attachment such that when the boat is upright, as in non-capsized operation, the handle hangs vertically and is not within the flow of water passing along and around the watercraft hull when the boat is motivated on a body of water; and when the boat is overturned or capsized, the handle rotates out from the watercraft hull under the force of gravity such that the grip handle is presented to a person in the water.

The invention refers to propulsion systems for vehicles and particularly, but not exclusively, for vessels, watercraft and ships which propulsion systems exploit wind energy to generate kinetic propulsion energy. In particular, the invention refers to a wind propulsion system, in which the sail consists of a wing-type rigid sail. Said system comprises a) a mast mounted on a base fixable to a body of a vehicle; b) at least one rigid wing fixed to the top of said mast. This wing is articulated to said mast so as to perform movements according to one, two or more degrees of freedom, in particular according to one or more degrees of freedom of angular movement, i.e. rotation and / or oscillation and / or swinging.

A watercraft including a board having a top surface and a bottom surface and a hydrofoil attached to a strut. The strut attaches at the bottom surface of the board. The watercraft includes a movable portion coupled to the top surface of the board such that the movable portion is configured to move relative to a fixed portion of the board.

Provided are systems and methods for transport vehicles using recyclable metallic fuels. The method includes capturing fuel products, including a metal oxide and unburnt fuel from the combustion of a metallic fuel, storing the unburnt metallic fuel and the fuel products, and recycling the metal oxide to recreate the metallic fuel and / or byproducts. Heat generated by the combustion and / or sintering of the metallic fuel may be transferred to a working fluid to drive the production of electricity and / or to provide propulsion in land, air and water vehicles and spacecraft. Furthermore, the thermal energy harvesting system may be used to generate electricity. The system includes a thermal (heat) engine having an induction heating assembly for heating the metallic fuel. Processes for complete combustion of the metallic fuel and recycling the metallic fuel in a sintering loop are described.

A retention system for an accessory for use with a watercraft such as a kayak has a bracket configured to be attached to a body of the watercraft and a retainer member attached to the bracket movably between a first orientation with respect to the bracket and a second orientation with respect to the bracket. The retainer member is configured to receive a mounting base, to which a sonar transducer can be mounted. The retainer member is attached to the bracket so that, when the bracket is attached to the body and the mounting base is received by the retainer member, then in the retainer member's first orientation, the mounting base is received by the retainer member so that the sonar transducer is adjacent the elongated body proximate the deck. In the retainer member's second orientation, the mounting base is received so that the sonar transducer is below the hull.