STEERABLE PROPELLER Russian patent published in 2019 - IPC B63H21/36 

FIELD: shipbuilding.

SUBSTANCE: invention relates to the field of shipbuilding and concerns the creation of propulsion, steering and thruster complexes. Steering column contains a rigidly connected vertical stand of the tubular structure and a gondola, which, with the help of a turning mechanism, have the ability to turn around a vertical axis. Propeller drive is located in the gondola, and its elements pass inside the vertical pillar to communicate with the energy source inside the vessel. Pipe rigidly connected to the hull of the vessel is installed inside the vertical upright, and the vertical upright is mounted on it with the help of upper and lower support bearings.

EFFECT: results in easier manufacture, use and repair, as well as a reduction in the cost of both support bearings and steering columns in general.

3 cl, 3 dwg