Ships – Steering mechanism – Rudders
Patent
1997-04-08
1999-11-23
Basinger, Sherman
Ships
Steering mechanism
Rudders
440 91, B63H 2506
Patent
active
059880929
ABSTRACT:
The vessel of this invention has a relatively uniform weight distribution throughout the length of the vessel which maintains a level trim under all operation conditions thereby maximizing the efficiency of the design and operation. This is, in part, accomplished by locating the engine and major transmission drive components inboard of the boat rather than outboard astern, and by locating the operator and the rudder assembly at the bow of the boat. Unique features of the invention include the propulsion and steering systems for a boat consisting of a paddle wheel, a power supply, a clutch, a gear reduction system to transfer and reverse power to the paddle wheel, an optional splash guard mounted between the stern of the boat and the paddle wheel, a frame to attach the propulsion members to the boat and a rudder assembly mounted to the bow of the boat. The paddle wheel can include blades to effect vertical lift secured to angled spokes at an angle radially, inclined or skewed to the axis of rotation of the paddle wheel rather than extending radially from the axis of rotation of the center hubs. The steering system includes the rudder assembly mounted at the bow of the boat and being formed and arranged to pivot freely about a horizontal axis in a vertical direction as well as having a rudder blade which pivots about a vertical axis.
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Basinger Sherman
Nisbett Robert
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