SHIP PROPULSOR Russian patent published in 2015 - IPC B63H20/06 B63H25/42 

FIELD: transport.

SUBSTANCE: vessel with propulsor comprises hull with centreline. Propulsor comprises first propulsion unit at left side from centreline (CL) nearby vessel stern and second fixed propulsor at right side from hull stern centreline. First and second propulsors comprise hollow support structure, chamber, motor, shaft and separate rudders nearby rear ends of the chambers. Every separate rudder is secured to turn toward the hull and propulsor. Every propulsor is arranged so that shaft line (SL) makes the horizontal inclination angle (β) of 0.5-6° to hull centreline so that propulsors are located at the position of reverse convergent relative to hull centreline.

EFFECT: improved propulsion.

5 cl, 6 dwg