Boat sail comprising shape memory material elements, apparatus and method for its operation

摘要

Sails for sailboat wind propulsion comprising shape memory systems containing shape memory elements are described. The shape memory systems are arranged in correspondence to the sail battens, extending along them and operably connected to the sail opposite faces or directly to the battens so as to face the opposite faces of the sail. A control apparatus and method of said sails is also described.

主权项

1. A sail for sailboats, said sail comprising one or more battens wherein the sail further comprises at least one pair of shape memory systems comprising one or more shape memory elements, said shape memory systems being arranged in correspondence of at least one said battens and being operably connected to the sail opposite faces or directly to the battens so as to face the opposite faces of the sail, and in that said shape memory systems extend along said battens.