WATERCRAFT STABILIZING MEMBER WITH FOAM CORE AND NON-COMPRESSIVE BLADDER

摘要

Outboard stabilizing members (110, 210, 310, 410) include a foam core (120, 220, 320, 420) and a bladder (134, 234, 334, 434) configured to be inflated to a design pressure and configured to cover at least a portion of the associated foam core. The bladders are configured to be non-compressive to the foam core. A plurality of joining members (135, 235, 335, 435) connect an inner wall of the bladder with an outer wall of the bladder, such that when the bladder is inflated to the design pressure the outer wall and joining members prevent the inner wall from compressing the foam core. The joining members are preferably inelastic, and may be one-dimensional linear members such as strings or rods, two-dimensional panels, or other webbing.

主权项

1. An outboard stabilizing member for a watercraft comprising:
an elongate foam core having an outer surface; and a first inflatable bladder comprising an inner wall portion, an outer wall portion, and a plurality of connecting members that connect the inner wall portion to the outer wall portion, wherein the inner wall portion is configured to overlie at least a portion of the outer surface of the foam core; and wherein the inflatable bladder is configured to be inflated to a design pressure without applying a compressive force to the foam core.