Aerodynamic Fairing and Flap for Generating Lift and Methods of Using the Same

Embodiments of the present invention are directed to devices and methods for powering a craft by aerodynamic forces. The device features a fairing member and flap element in which the flap element has a first flap position which creates a aerofoil contour on one face of the fairing member, and a sec...

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Main Author WHITE, I CHRISTOPHER ROBERT
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
Published 03.07.2014
Subjects
MARINE PROPULSION OR STEERING
PERFORMING OPERATIONS
RELATED EQUIPMENT
SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS
TRANSPORTING
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Summary:Embodiments of the present invention are directed to devices and methods for powering a craft by aerodynamic forces. The device features a fairing member and flap element in which the flap element has a first flap position which creates a aerofoil contour on one face of the fairing member, and a second position in which the flap element presents an interrupted surface on both sides of the aerofoil to direct the fairing member in a non-power position without oscillation.
Bibliography:Application Number: US201314142370