Ships – Hull or hull adjunct employing fluid dynamic forces to... – Having hydrofoil
Patent
1984-09-13
1986-03-25
Basinger, Sherman D.
Ships
Hull or hull adjunct employing fluid dynamic forces to...
Having hydrofoil
114126, 114167, B63B 124
Patent
active
045775796
ABSTRACT:
Disclosed is apparatus for sealing the surface spaces between and along the leading portion of a hydrofoil (16) and its movable flap (18). The apparatus includes an upper seal member (44) and a lower seal member (46) that are joined together by a spring-biased retention assembly (53). The seal members (44, 46) are joined at one edge (51) to the trailing edge of the leading portion of a hydrofoil. The trailing edges (45) of the seal members are maintained in continuous slidable contact with the leading edge (37) of the hydrofoil flap (18).
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Basinger Sherman D.
The Boeing Company
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