18373989. PROPULSION APPARATUS FOR SHIP simplified abstract (HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.)
Contents
- 1 PROPULSION APPARATUS FOR SHIP
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 PROPULSION APPARATUS FOR SHIP - A simplified explanation of the abstract
- 1.4 Simplified Explanation
- 1.5 Potential Applications
- 1.6 Problems Solved
- 1.7 Benefits
- 1.8 Potential Commercial Applications
- 1.9 Possible Prior Art
- 1.10 Unanswered Questions
- 1.11 Original Abstract Submitted
PROPULSION APPARATUS FOR SHIP
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Norikazu Kawai of Wako-shi (JP)
PROPULSION APPARATUS FOR SHIP - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18373989 titled 'PROPULSION APPARATUS FOR SHIP
Simplified Explanation
The propulsion apparatus for a ship described in the patent application includes a screw submerged in water to generate propulsion power, with a feeding flow channel and a returning flow channel to circulate fluid between the upper and lower cases of the apparatus.
- Screw submerged in water to generate propulsion power
- Feeding flow channel to supply fluid to the lower case
- Returning flow channel to return fluid to the upper case
- Annular space with arc-shaped passages for fluid flow
Potential Applications
The propulsion apparatus can be used in various types of ships, including commercial vessels, military ships, and recreational boats.
Problems Solved
This technology solves the problem of efficiently generating propulsion power for a ship while maintaining a compact and streamlined design.
Benefits
The benefits of this technology include improved fuel efficiency, increased maneuverability, and reduced environmental impact compared to traditional propulsion systems.
Potential Commercial Applications
This technology can be applied in the marine industry for ship propulsion systems, leading to potential commercial applications in shipbuilding and maritime transportation.
Possible Prior Art
One possible prior art for this technology could be traditional ship propeller systems that are commonly used for generating propulsion power in water.
Unanswered Questions
How does this propulsion apparatus compare to other types of ship propulsion systems in terms of efficiency and performance?
The article does not provide a direct comparison between this propulsion apparatus and other types of ship propulsion systems.
What are the potential challenges or limitations of implementing this technology in different types of ships?
The article does not address any potential challenges or limitations that may arise when implementing this technology in various ship designs.
Original Abstract Submitted
This propulsion apparatus for a ship includes an upper case supported by a hull, a lower case pivotably supported by the upper case, a screw disposed in an area submerged in external water in the lower case and configured to generate propulsion power, a feeding flow channel configured to feed a fluid to the lower case from the upper case via relatively pivoting sliding parts of the upper case and the lower case, and a returning flow channel configured to return the fluid to the upper case from the lower case via the sliding parts, an annular space is provided between the sliding part on the side of the upper case and the sliding part on the side of the lower case and the annular space is partitioned into a first arc-shaped passage and a second arc-shaped passage by a plurality of partition walls, any one of the first arc-shaped passage and the second arc-shaped passage is in communication with the feeding flow channel, and the other of the first arc-shaped passage and the second arc-shaped passage is in communication with the returning flow channel.
