IPC분류정보
국가/구분 |
United States(US) Patent
등록
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국제특허분류(IPC7판) |
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출원번호 |
US-0410831
(1982-08-23)
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발명자
/ 주소 |
- Meyer, Dennis F.
- Schuster, James E.
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출원인 / 주소 |
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대리인 / 주소 |
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인용정보 |
피인용 횟수 :
9 인용 특허 :
3 |
초록
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Speed controlling apparatus particularly is disclosed to be mounted with respect to a boat motor in a position confronting the propeller wash of the boat's motor, whereby the thrust imparted to the water by the motor's propeller is significantly deflected or attenuated, thus reducing boat speed. The
Speed controlling apparatus particularly is disclosed to be mounted with respect to a boat motor in a position confronting the propeller wash of the boat's motor, whereby the thrust imparted to the water by the motor's propeller is significantly deflected or attenuated, thus reducing boat speed. The contemplated speed controlling apparatus includes a mounting plate adapted to be mounted upon the motor housing, and a deflection or trolling plate coupled to said mounting plate to be disposable between a first position confronting the propeller wash, and a second position disposed remotely from the path of the propeller wash. In a first aspect of this invention, the deflection plate is variably disposed with respect to the path of the propeller wash and in particular, may be disposed at variable depths within the water. The deflection plate includes at least one vane extending therefrom having a portion that extends below the bottom most edge of the deflection plate to be directly disposed within the propeller's wash to impart the desired controlling action upon the boat's movement.
대표청구항
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1. Speed controlling apparatus adapted to be mounted with respect to a boat's motor, which drives a propeller for forming a wash directed along a path rearwardly of the boat's stern, said apparatus comprising: a. a deflection plate; b. means for mounting said deflection plate with respect to the
1. Speed controlling apparatus adapted to be mounted with respect to a boat's motor, which drives a propeller for forming a wash directed along a path rearwardly of the boat's stern, said apparatus comprising: a. a deflection plate; b. means for mounting said deflection plate with respect to the boat's motor for movement between a first position confronting the propeller wash and a second position remote from the path of the propeller wash; and c. at least one vane fixedly attached to said deflection plate and extending in a direction along and into the path of the propeller wash for providing increased stability and control of the boat's movement through water and said vane comprises an extended portion that extends below the lower most edge of the said deflection plate and into the propeller wash. 2. Speed controlling apparatus as claimed in claim 1, wherein there is included a plurality of said vanes, said vanes disposed substantially parallel to each other. 3. Speed controlling apparatus as claimed in claim 1, wherein said means for mounting includes means for releasably and variably coupling said deflection plate with respect to said boat's motor so that said deflection plate may be selectively positioned with respect to the path of the propeller wash. 4. Speed controlling apparatus as claimed in claim 3, wherein said vane comprises an extended portion that extends below the lower most edge of said deflection plate, and said mounting means disposes said deflection plate such that its lower most edge is disposed to partially confront the propeller wash and to permit said extended portion of said vane to extend into and to be operative upon the propeller wash to enhance boat stability. 5. Speed controlling apparatus as claimed in claim 1, wherein there is included a plurality of vanes. 6. Speed controlling apparatus as claimed in claim 1, wherein said vane has a leading edge slanted with respect to said path, and a trailing edge slanted with respect to said path. 7. Speed controlling apparatus as claimed in claim 1, wherein the propeller has a given diameter, and said deflection plate has a minimum dimension disposed perpendicular to said path that is equal to or greater than the given propeller diameter. 8. Speed controlling apparatus as claimed in claim 1, wherein: said means for mounting comprises a mounting plate adapted to be mounted to the boat's motor and including at least one flange, and a locking plate disposable between a first locking position wherein said locking plate presents a locking surface to retain said deflection plate in its first position and a second released position wherein said locking surface is removed from said deflection plate thereby permitting said deflection plate to move toward its second position under the influence of the propeller's wash. 9. Speed controlling apparatus as claimed in claim 8, wherein there is further included resilient means for biasing said locking plate in to its locking position with respect to said deflection plate. 10. Speed controlling apparatus as claimed in claim 9, wherein said resilient means includes a stud element loosely disposed through openings within said flange and said locking plate and a spring disposed about said stud for resiliently disposing said locking plate toward its first locking position. 11. Speed controlling apparatus as claimed in claim 10, wherein there is further included a fastening member affixed to said flange and presenting a pivoting edge to said locking member, whereby said locking member may be rotatably disposed about said pivoting edge from said first locking position to said second released position. 12. Speed controlling apparatus as claimed in claim 11, wherein there is included a cord having one end attached to said locking plate, whereby a force may be exerted via said cord to dispose said locking plate from its first locking position to its released position. 13. Speed controlling apparatus as claimed in claim 1, wherein said means for mounting includes means for releasably and variably coupling said deflection plate with respect to said boat's motor so that said deflection plate may be selectively positioned with respect to the path of the propeller wash. 14. Speed controlling apparatus as claimed in claim 13, wherein said means for mounting comprises a mounting plate adapted to be fixedly secured with respect to the boat's stern, a rotatable member rotatively coupled to said mounting plate for movement between said first and second positions, and releasable fastening means for variably coupling said deflection plate to said rotatable member in a selected one of a plurality of positions. 15. Speed controlling apparatus as claimed in claim 1, wherein said vane has a leading edge slanted with respect to said path, and a trailing edge slanted with respect to said path. 16. Speed controlling apparatus as claimed in claim 14, wherein said rotatable member has a first set of openings therein, and said deflection plate has a plurality of sets of openings of a configuration similar to said first set of openings, whereby said plate may be disposed in said plurality of positions corresponding to the positions of said plurality of sets of openings. 17. Speed controlling apparatus as claimed in claim 14, wherein there is included hydraulic means interconnected between said deflection plate and said mounting plate for moving said deflection plate between said first and second positions. 18. Speed controlling apparatus as claimed in claim 1, wherein: said means for mounting comprises a mounting plate adapted to be mounted to the boat's motor and including at least one flange, and a locking plate disposable between a first locking position wherein said locking plate presents a locking surface to retain said deflection plate in its first position and a second released position wherein said locking surface is removed from said deflection plate thereby permitting said deflection plate to move toward its second position under the influence of the propeller's wash. 19. Speed controlling apparatus as claimed in claim 18, wherein there is a further included resilient means for biasing said locking plate in to its locked position with respect to said deflection plate. 20. Speed controlling apparatus as claimed in claim 19, wherein the resilient means includes a stud element loosely disposed through openings within said flange and said locking plate and a spring disposed about said stud for resiliently disposing said locking plate toward its first locking position. 21. Speed controlling apparatus adapted to be mounted with respect to a boat's motor, which drives a propeller for forming and directing a wash rearwardly of the boat's stern, said apparatus comprising: (a) a deflection plate; and (b) means for mounting said deflection plate with respect to the boat's motor for movement between a first position confronting the propeller wash and a second position remote from the path of the propeller wash, said means for mounting comprises a mounting plate adapted to be fixedly secured with respect to the boat's stern, a rotatable member rotatively coupled to said mounting plate for movement between said first and second positions, wherein said rotatable member has a first set of openings therein, and said deflection plate has a plurality of sets of openings of a configuration similar to said first set of openings, whereby said plate may be disposed in said plurality of positions corresponding to the positions of said plurality of sets of openings and also including releasable fastening means for releasably and variably coupling said deflection plate to said rotatable member in a selected one of a plurality of positions with respect to the path of the propeller wash. 22. Speed controlling apparatus as claimed in claim 21, wherein there is included hydraulic means interconnected between said deflection plate and said mounting plate for moving said deflection plate between said first and second positions. 23. Speed controlling apparatus as claimed in claim 22, wherein said hydraulic means includes a first end fixedly attached with respect to said mounting plate and a second end, and means for releasably attaching said second end to said deflection plate, whereby said deflection plate may be readily replaced.
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