Human powered marine vehicle and method for the operation thereo

Details Human powered marine vehicle and method for the operation thereo Human powered marine vehicle and method for the operation thereo

1998-04-17

1999-12-07

Sotelo, Jesus D.

Marine propulsion

Operator powered drive for propelling means

114 67R, B63H 1600

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059973692

ABSTRACT:
A human powered marine vehicle is provided having a rigid front section and a flexible rear section which may be flexed at at least two point therealong. The arms and/or legs of one or more persons in the vehicle are used to power actuators for each flex point, which actuators are operated so as to provide a predetermined relationship, and in particular at least a predetermined phase relationship, between flexure at the various points so that the flexible section moves with a wave or fish-like motion. The person(s) operating the vehicle is trained so as to maintain the predetermined relationship and various techniques are disclosed to assist the operator(s), or otherwise facilitate, the maintenance of the desired relationship.

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patent: 5359574 (1994-10-01), Nadolink
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