Fluid-cushion supported apparatus

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1982-02-25

1984-01-31

Mitchell, David M.

Motor vehicles

Surface effect vehicles

Flexible skirt

114 67A, 180121, 180127, B60V 116

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044284489

ABSTRACT:
Fluid-cushion supported apparatus, which may comprise a sidewall gas-cushion vehicle, is supported by a cushion of pressurized air formed and contained between the vehicle body and the surface. The front or bow end of the cushion is contained by an inflatable flexible skirt system comprising a row of ropes or like filamentary support members disposed in spaced, substantially parallel, relationship, with their end portions attached to the vehicle body. Flexible sheet material is draped over the support members so as to form loops extending laterally therebetween. The loops are also curved between the end portions of the support members.

REFERENCES:
patent: 3409103 (1968-11-01), Tripp
patent: 3621932 (1971-11-01), Tattersall et al.
patent: 3643758 (1972-02-01), Winter
patent: 3907061 (1975-09-01), Chapman et al.

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