Positioning device for a free flying kite-like wind attack element of a water vehicle with wind propulsion

摘要

The positioning device positions a free-flying kite-type wind-driven element (1) with a profiled wing, connected to a ship (4) via a traction rope (1.1). It has a winch (2), enabling the rope to be taken in when a given first traction force is not reached, and/or when the flow is about to stop or has stopped abruptly, which could cause veering of the rope under an excessive second traction force or inflow velocity.