GUSAKOV'S RIG Russian patent published in 2013 - IPC B63H9/00 

FIELD: transport.

SUBSTANCE: invention relates to ship building and can be used in designing the rig. Proposed rig comprises mast and stiff sail. Said mast is composed of a frame turning about its axle. Stiff airfoil, said sail, is articulated with said mast. Said sail has at least two slats, two flaps and two ailerons to adjust thrust and drag. Sail plane is divided into two symmetric parts by horizontal rotary axle. Axle ends are secured at, at least, two hinges, one on opposite sides. Said hinges are secured at frame top and equidistant from its vertical rotation axis. Said frame is provided with the drive to deflect its vertical axis from deck plane.

EFFECT: compact design, ease of use, higher safety and performances.

2 cl, 3 dwg