Supports – With condition responsive control means
Patent
1993-04-27
1994-09-20
Foss, J. Franklin
Supports
With condition responsive control means
33518, 114284, 248562, B63B 1700
Patent
active
053482654
ABSTRACT:
This invention consists of a parent structure and a stabilized supported secondary structure with one or more supporting pressurized gas cushions disposed between them. Selective control of pressures in the supporting pressurized gas cushions insures that the secondary structure is maintained in a desired orientation regardless of the orientation of the parent structure. This particularly attractive for stabilization of passenger cabins in boats but is also applicable of trains, airplanes, and even non-vehicular applications where there is tilting or other movement of the parent structure. An attractive application is to gas cushion supported marine craft since such craft already have a gas pressurization system in place. A pressure regulating device controls pressures in the supporting gas cushions. The pressure regulating device receives direction from a controller that utilizes data on secondary structure orientation supplied by an orientation sensing device, preferably a gyroscope, in mechanical communication with the secondary structure. There is normally a pivoting mechanism disposed between the parent structure and the secondary structure to prevent excessive movement of the secondary structure.
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Foss J. Franklin
Van Der Wall R. J.
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