BULB GUIDE OF SHIP'S AFT OR FORE EXTREMITY Russian patent published in 1995 - IPC

FIELD: shipbuilding. SUBSTANCE: asymmetrical bulb guide is fitted on ship's fore or aft extremity for fixed turn through 180 deg effected by means of drive. To adjust amount of submergence of bulb guide depending on degree of loading of the ship, the bulb guide is sectional in its construction for turn of each its section relative to one another and turn of bulb guide as a whole relative to the ship's hull. Turn of parts of bulb guide is effected by transmission made in form of intermediate shaft with the aid of hinge connected with end shaft. Intermediate shaft is located coaxially inside shaft of turn drive. EFFECT: enhanced reliability. 3 cl, 4 dwg