Spherical rolling hull marine vessel

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1974-02-08

1976-01-20

Blix, Trygve M.

Ships

Building

Canal and ferry boats

114 77R, B63H 138

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active

039331156

ABSTRACT:
A marine vessel with a spherical rolling hull having a rotatably mounted shaft disposed through the horizontal poles of the sphere. A frame assembly is rigidly fixed to the shaft on the interior of the sphere for carrying a propulsion apparatus and cargo. The propulsion apparatus operates to turn wheels supporting the frame assembly and running upon a pair of annular tracks on the sphere's interior surface so as to cause the sphere to rotate. This rotational effect propells the vessel by means of fins or paddles on the outer surface of the sphere. Air propellers, elevators, and rudders to assist in navigation are mounted on the exterior of a pair of elongated cabins which are detachably connected to the shaft's terminals at the sides of the hull. Cargo and passengers are carried by these cabins which also can serve as independently powered, seaworthy marine vessels when detached from the mother ship. To expedite the handling of cargo, elevators are provided in the undercarriage of each cabin.

REFERENCES:
patent: 1905345 (1933-04-01), Dandini
patent: 2309875 (1943-02-01), Thompson
patent: 3348513 (1967-10-01), Dishart
patent: 3687309 (1972-08-01), Macrander

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