SHIP'S WAVE PROPULSOR Russian patent published in 1999 - IPC

FIELD: shipbuilding; propulsors using sea wave energy. SUBSTANCE: ships' wave propulsor has fore and aft swivel unbalanced hydrofoils which are interconnected and rigidly connected with levers. Interconnection of hydrofoil is effected by means of rigid longitudinal member whose one end is articulated with hydrofoil and other end is immovable connected with aft hydrofoil and spindle. Hydrofoil levers are connected with hydrofoil control devices made in form of flexible members. Control device of aft hydrofoil is provided with power drive; power for this drive is delivered from shipboard source. EFFECT: enhanced efficiency. 3 cl, 1 dwg