| 摘要 |
An underwater propulsion device includes a number of modules allowing it to be used in a range of configurations including a tow/pull type scooter 300, a thigh strap configuration 700, a calf strap configuration 1100, a push configuration 1200, a tank mount configuration 1300. The device may include an underwater changeable battery canister 1600, a hand controller 216 that senses movement about the radius bone to generate direction and speed control signals and/or a front mounted headlight 224. |
| 主权项 |
1. An underwater propulsion device comprising:
at least one propulsion unit removably attached to a tank, a scooter, a saddle, or adapted to be attached to a user; a controller configured to receive the user's input; a battery canister removably attached to a scooter, a saddle, or adapted to be attached to a user; wherein the propulsion unit comprises a thruster and an adapter having an actuator, a latching mechanism, and a longitudinal slot, the thruster being attachable to the adapter by the latching mechanism; wherein the thruster comprises an engagement portion having a latching gap, wherein the engagement portion is aligned along a main axis of the thruster, and wherein the engagement portion is configured to nest within the longitudinal slot of the adapter; wherein the latching mechanism comprises:
a first spring mechanism comprising a first spring coupled to a latch, wherein the latch is biased to engage the latching gap of the engagement portion of the thruster when the engagement portion is nested within the longitudinal slot, anda second spring mechanism comprising a second spring, wherein the second spring biases the engagement portion out of the longitudinal slot when the engagement portion is nested within the longitudinal slot, wherein the latching mechanism is configured to eject the engagement portion from the longitudinal slot along the main axis of the longitudinal slot past the latch when the latch is released from the latching gap; and wherein the actuator is connected to the latch such that the actuator is depressable against the biasing force of the first spring to release the latch from the latching gap to thereby eject the thruster from the adapter along the main axis of the longitudinal slot. |
