Universal Hydrofoil Connector System and Method of Attachment

摘要

A universal hydrofoil comprises a hydrofoil assembly, a universal mount assembly and a plurality of lateral connectors. The hydrofoil assembly has a longitudinal axis and includes a centerfoil having first and second longitudinal ends. A foil assembly is disposed at the centerfoil second end and includes a fuselage, a wing at a fuselage first end and a tail at a fuselage second end. The universal mount assembly comprises a base having first and second mounting surfaces. The second mounting surface defines a mounting interface configured to reversibly mate with the centerfoil first end. A plurality of lateral supports each has a pair of arms projecting from a central beam selectively engageable with the base. The lateral connectors are adjustably secured within the lateral channel and configured to engage a structural feature of a craft.

主权项

1. A universal hydrofoil comprising:
a hydrofoil assembly having a longitudinal axis and including a centerfoil coaxial with said longitudinal axis and having first and second longitudinal ends, a foil assembly disposed at said centerfoil second end including a fuselage including a wing at a fuselage first end and a tail at a fuselage second end; a universal mount assembly comprising a base having a central axis perpendicular to said longitudinal axis and having first and second mounting surfaces, said second mounting surface defining a mounting interface configured to reversibly mate with said centerfoil first end; a plurality of lateral supports each having a pair of arms projecting from a central beam selectively engageable with said base, said lateral support slidably positionable along said base in a direction coaxial with said base central axis and each of said arms defining a lateral channel; and a plurality of lateral connectors adjustably secured within said lateral channel and configured to engage a structural feature of a craft; wherein said first longitudinal end of said centerfoil is engageable with said mounting interface of said base.