| 摘要 |
A floating cabin or cockpit for a marine vessel to achieve smooth rides in rough seas when traveling at high speeds. In response to vessel speed, the cabin is aerodynamically lifted and suspended between upper and lower limits. The cabin includes a wing structure for aerodynamic lift; a suspension and tethering mechanism interconnecting the cabin with a hull structure of the vessel to allow substantially free, unimpeded vertical, lateral and/or longitudinal excursions of the cabin between predefined limits when underway at high speeds; and a helm station to control the vessel and/or orientation of the cabin when freely floating. A multi-wing structure may provide addition lifting force and/or spring biasing may be provided to reduce aerodynamic lifting requirements for heavy cabin loads. The invention also helps to reduce vessel displacement, which improves fuel economy. |
