Marine propulsion – Jet drive – Having means to increase fluid drive means efficiency
Patent
1992-11-10
1993-08-10
Sotelo, Jesus D.
Marine propulsion
Jet drive
Having means to increase fluid drive means efficiency
B63H 1103
Patent
active
052343618
ABSTRACT:
A foiled grating is provided for use with a jet-powered personal watercraft. The grating is adapted to be secured substantially across the intake opening in the bottom of the craft's hull and includes a foil and at least two substantially parallel bars oriented longitudinally within the intake opening. The foil is supported by the bars and positioned so as to divide a section of the intake channel into upper and lower portions to direct the intake water flow for a more even flow to the craft's jet pump.
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Chapin William D.
Dickinson Glenn
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