Marine propulsion system having blades mounted on an endless belt

• Main Author: PAUL RAINE
• Format: Patent
• Language: English
• Published: 22.12.2010
• Subjects: MARINE PROPULSION OR STEERING; PERFORMING OPERATIONS; RELATED EQUIPMENT; SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS; TRANSPORTING

The propulsion system comprises a number of blades mounted on an endless belt arrangement, that draws water through a tunnel creating a vacuum effect at the front end and a force effect at the rear. The tunnel does not allow the lateral escape of energy so the propulsion system becomes highly effici...