公开(公告)号：US09452812B2

公开(公告)日：2016-09-27

申请号：US14764009

申请日：2014-01-24

Applicant: Rolls-Royce Marine AS

Inventor： Steinar Aasebø ,  Rune Garen

IPC: B63H5/15 ,  B63H23/24 ,  B63H21/30 ,  B63H25/42

CPC classification number: B63H5/15 ,  B63B2231/50 ,  B63H21/305 ,  B63H23/24 ,  B63H25/42

Abstract: Propulsion unit for propulsion and maneuvering of a maritime vessel, including a nozzle provided with a sectioned leading edge on inlet of the nozzle, which leading edge is formed by sections of a low-weight non-metallic material, and a front ring, which front ring is arranged between main part of the nozzle and the sectioned leading edge and is arranged for providing a fastening point for the sections of the leading edge.

Abstract translation: 用于推进和操纵船舶的推进装置，包括在喷嘴的入口上设置有分段前缘的喷嘴，该前缘由低重量非金属材料的部分和前环形成，前端 环设置在喷嘴的主要部分和分段的前缘之间，并且被设置用于为前缘的部分提供紧固点。

公开(公告)号：US20150367921A1

公开(公告)日：2015-12-24

申请号：US14764009

申请日：2014-01-24

Applicant: ROLLS-ROYCE MARINE AS

Inventor： Steinar Aasebø ,  Rune Garen

IPC: B63H5/15 ,  B63H21/30 ,  B63H25/42

CPC classification number: B63H5/15 ,  B63B2231/50 ,  B63H21/305 ,  B63H23/24 ,  B63H25/42

Abstract: Propulsion unit for propulsion and maneuvering of a maritime vessel, including a nozzle provided with a sectioned leading edge on inlet of the nozzle, which leading edge is formed by sections of a low-weight non-metallic material, and a front ring, which front ring is arranged between main part of the nozzle and the sectioned leading edge and is arranged for providing a fastening point for the sections of the leading edge.In an alternative propulsion unit the nozzle is provided with a sectioned leading edge on inlet of the nozzle, which leading edge is formed by sections of low-weight non-metallic material and at least one section of metal, where the at least one section of metal is integrated with the stays in front of the propeller section, which stays extend from the periphery of the leading edge and in towards center of the leading edge and are connected with the hub at the other end of the stays.

Abstract translation: 用于推进和操纵船舶的推进装置，包括在喷嘴的入口上设置有分段前缘的喷嘴，该前缘由低重量非金属材料的部分和前环形成，前端 环设置在喷嘴的主要部分和分段的前缘之间，并且被设置用于为前缘的部分提供紧固点。 在替代的推进单元中，喷嘴设置有在喷嘴的入口上的分段前缘，该前缘由低重量非金属材料和至少一部分金属的部分形成，其中至少一个部分 金属与螺旋桨部分前面的支撑件一体化，该支撑件从前缘的周边延伸并且朝向前缘的中心延伸，并且在支架的另一端与毂相连。

公开(公告)号：US10549830B2

公开(公告)日：2020-02-04

申请号：US15871355

申请日：2018-01-15

Applicant: Rolls-Royce Marine AS

Inventor： Steinar Aasebø ,  Rune Garen

IPC: B63H5/125 ,  B63H25/42

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a modular azimuth thruster for propelling a vessel, having a thruster housing around which water flows, and comprising: a standardized core unit having a core unit housing forming part of the thruster housing, a transmission line arranged within in the core unit housing, comprising a propeller shaft extending in a longitudinal direction of the thruster housing, and a propeller arranged outside the thruster housing and being operationally connected to the propeller shaft. The present invention further relates to a vessel comprising an azimuth thruster and a method of configuring an azimuth thruster.

公开(公告)号：US20180222561A1

公开(公告)日：2018-08-09

申请号：US15569521

申请日：2016-04-26

Applicant: ROLLS-ROYCE MARINE AS

Inventor： Rune Garen ,  Steinar Aasebø

IPC: B63H5/15 ,  B63B1/34

Abstract: The present invention relates to a propulsion unit nozzle for being arranged around a propeller in a propulsion unit, comprising: a load bearing core structure extending in a circumference of the propulsion unit nozzle; and a plurality of hydrodynamic elements mounted on and enclosing the core structure thereby defining the outer and the inner surfaces of the propulsion unit nozzle. The invention further relates to a propulsion unit for a vessel comprising a propulsion unit nozzle and to a method for the manufacture of a propulsion unit nozzle.

公开(公告)号：US20180134356A1

公开(公告)日：2018-05-17

申请号：US15871355

申请日：2018-01-15

Applicant: Rolls-Royce Marine AS

Inventor： Steinar Aasebø ,  Rune Garen

IPC: B63H5/125 ,  B63H25/42

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a modular azimuth thruster for propelling a vessel, having a thruster housing around which water flows, and comprising: a standardized core unit having a core unit housing forming part of the thruster housing, a transmission line arranged within in the core unit housing, comprising a propeller shaft extending in a longitudinal direction of the thruster housing, and a propeller arranged outside the thruster housing and being operationally connected to the propeller shaft. The present invention further relates to a vessel comprising an azimuth thruster and a method of configuring an azimuth thruster.