Adjustable Boat Stabilizer Wing Assemblies
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional nautical vessels face stability, efficiency, and safety issues due to turbulence and drag, with existing hydrofoil technologies being non-adjustable, costly, and limited in application.
Innovation Solution
A boat stabilizer system comprising an upper harness with adjustable wing assemblies and an assembly control system, allowing for pitch angle adjustment and rotation of wings to provide lift, reduce drag, and enhance stability in various conditions.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If hydrofoils are incorporated as permanent, non-adjustable parts of the vessel, then lift is provided during travel, but the application is limited in shallow waters and the lift force cannot be adjusted for different conditions
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies the dynamics principle by making the hydrofoil system adjustable rather than fixed. The hydrofoils can be deployed or retracted, and their angle of attack can be adjusted, allowing the system to adapt to different water depths, speeds, and sea conditions. This transforms a static structure into a dynamic one that responds to changing operational requirements.
Solution Approach 2:
The hydrofoil system is divided into separate, modular components that can be independently adjusted or removed. Each hydrofoil assembly can be controlled separately, allowing for fine-tuned adjustment of lift forces on different parts of the vessel. This segmentation enables greater adaptability without proportionally increasing overall system complexity.
2Productivity
If hydrofoils are used to provide lift and reduce drag, then speed and fuel efficiency increase, but maintenance and replacement become costly and difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The hydrofoil system is designed as modular segments that can be independently accessed, removed, and replaced. This segmentation allows maintenance personnel to work on individual hydrofoil assemblies rather than the entire system, significantly reducing maintenance complexity and cost while preserving the performance benefits of the hydrofoils.
Solution Approach 2:
The hydrofoil assemblies are designed to be extractable from the vessel structure, allowing them to be removed for maintenance or replacement without permanently integrating them into the hull. This extraction capability enables easy access for repair while maintaining the performance advantages of having hydrofoils attached during operation.
3Force
If non-adjustable hydrofoils are incorporated into the vessel, then lift is provided, but the lift force may exacerbate instability in strong winds or turbulent waters
Solution Approach 1:
The hydrofoil system incorporates dynamic adjustment capabilities that allow the lift force to be varied in response to changing environmental conditions. Sensors and control systems monitor wind speed, wave height, and vessel stability, automatically adjusting hydrofoil angles or deployment to maintain optimal performance while preventing excessive lift that could cause instability.
Solution Approach 2:
The system employs feedback mechanisms where information about vessel stability and environmental conditions is continuously monitored and used to adjust hydrofoil settings. This closed-loop control ensures that lift force is optimized for performance when conditions are calm but reduced or redistributed when turbulence or strong winds threaten stability.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The system reduces turbulence, increases speed and fuel efficiency, extends vessel longevity, and allows for deployment or withdrawal as needed, providing enhanced stability and versatility across different environments.
Implementation Method 1
as the vessel travels forward a lift force will be applied on the wings and thus, the attached vessel, raising it out of the water
Implementation Method 2
The sharpened edges of the wing mounts face the same direction as the bow of the vessel when the wing assemblies are rotated below the vessel
Data Source
AI summary
A boat stabilizer having an upper harness for attachment to a vessel having bow, stern, port and starboard sides; the upper harness having: four beams forming a rectangular shape with four corners, each beam running along a different side of the vessel, a rudder and an assembly control system and four wing assemblies, each one attached to the assembly control system and the upper harness and having a rod junction connected to the upper harness, two rods connected to the rod junction, a wing connected to the two rods, and a wing mount attached to the wing by a wing pole and the upper harness by a control pole. The assembly control system may adjust wing pitch angle and rotate the wing assemblies to and from the water. Adjustment of wing angles may increase stability, reduce wear and tear, increase fuel efficiency, and maintain vessel safety.