Propeller unit with controlled cyclic and collective blade pitch
摘要
An improved integral marine propulsion unit is disclosed that can generate a thrust vector in any of three degrees of motion. The unit utilizes both collective and cyclic propeller blade pitch angle variation to generate these thrust. This unit obviates the need for control surfaces and rudders for motion control of a marine vessel. Additionally, this unit provides flexibility in external propulsor arrangements on a marine hull. The unit integrates the swash plate mechanism and actuators within the central bore of a ring type prime mover.
申请公布号
US5028210(A)
申请公布日期
1991.07.02
申请号
US19900461586
申请日期
1990.01.05
申请人
THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AS REPRESENTED BY THE SECRETARY OF THE NAVY
发明人
PETERSON, FRANK B.;SCHNEIDER, WILLIAM E.;SEARS, CHRISTOPHER N.;BRYDEBELL, DARREL J.;SMITH, MARK W.