公开(公告)号：US06592413B2

公开(公告)日：2003-07-15

申请号：US09942727

申请日：2001-08-31

申请人： Richard Simard ,  {dot over (E)}ric M{dot over (e)}nard ,  Normand Beauregard

发明人： Richard Simard ,  {dot over (E)}ric M{dot over (e)}nard ,  Normand Beauregard

IPC分类号： B63H1111

CPC分类号： B63H11/11 ,  B63H11/113

摘要： The invention provides an improved nozzle assembly for waterjet-propelled watercraft such as a personal watercraft. In particular, the invention features an improved reverse gate assembly used to travel in a reverse direction. The reverse gate is linked to the steering-controlling waterjet outlet nozzle and pivots laterally with it to provide significantly enhanced steering response and control when the reverse gate is extended for reverse direction travel of the watercraft. The reverse gate actuation linkage assembly enables such linkage of the reverse gate and the steering-control nozzle member even when the nozzle is configured to pivot vertically (in addition to laterally) to “trim” the attitude of the watercraft in the water. Differential or laterally asymmetric design of the reverse gate compensates for vorticity or swirl in the waterjet to help ensure uniform watercraft performance when travelling in a reverse direction and turning either to the right or to the left.

公开(公告)号：US07018252B2

公开(公告)日：2006-03-28

申请号：US10233659

申请日：2002-09-04

申请人： Richard Simard ,  Normand Beauregard ,  Yves Berthiaume ,  Robert Bourret ,  Jean Daunais ,  Daniel Nadeau ,  Martin Pelletier ,  Gilles Pesant ,  Sam Spade ,  Martin Talbot

发明人： Richard Simard ,  Normand Beauregard ,  Yves Berthiaume ,  Robert Bourret ,  Jean Daunais ,  Daniel Nadeau ,  Martin Pelletier ,  Gilles Pesant ,  Sam Spade ,  Martin Talbot

IPC分类号： B63H11/117

CPC分类号： B63H11/117 ,  B63B35/731 ,  B63H11/11 ,  B63H11/113 ,  B63H25/38 ,  B63H25/44 ,  B63H2025/063 ,  B63H2025/384

摘要： A watercraft includes a watercraft control mechanism that is capable of steering, decelerating, and/or trimming a watercraft without causing the stern to elevate and the bow to dive; steers or assists steering in off-power situations; steers, trims and/or decelerates a watercraft, or assists in steering, trimming, and/or decelerating a watercraft that can be stowed or retracted to minimize hydrodynamic drag at high speeds; steers, trims and/or decelerates a watercraft, or assists in steering, trimming, and/or decelerating a watercraft that does not become clogged or jammed by seaweed or flotsam or foreign objects floating in the water; and decelerates or assists in decelerating a watercraft in a smooth and stable manner when the watercraft is travelling at high speeds.

公开(公告)号：US06174210B1

公开(公告)日：2001-01-16

申请号：US09088854

申请日：1998-06-02

申请人： Sam Spade ,  Normand Beauregard ,  Richard Simard

发明人： Sam Spade ,  Normand Beauregard ,  Richard Simard

IPC分类号： B63H1111

CPC分类号： B63H11/11

摘要： A control mechanism for a watercraft is described herein, said control mechanism comprising a steerable propulsion source, a steering controller for controlling said steerable propulsion source, a linking member connected to said steerable propulsion source, and at least one tab connected to said linking member, said at least one tab moveable between an inoperative position and an operative position whereby said at least one tab can be angled such that, in the operative position and when said watercraft is traveling upright in water in a substantially forward direction, a volume of water impinges on a top surface of said at least one tab thereby creating a downward and rearward force on said watercraft.

摘要翻译： 本文描述了一种用于船舶的控制机构，所述控制机构包括可转向推进源，用于控制所述可转向推进源的转向控制器，连接到所述可转向推进源的连接构件以及连接到所述连接构件的至少一个突出部， 所述至少一个突片可在不工作位置和操作位置之间移动，由此所述至少一个突片可以成角度，使得在所述操作位置中，当所述船只在大致向前的方向上在水中直立行进时，一定量的水撞击 在所述至少一个突片的顶表面上，从而在所述船只上产生向下和向后的力。

公开(公告)号：US06533623B2

公开(公告)日：2003-03-18

申请号：US09942728

申请日：2001-08-31

申请人： Richard Simard ,  Éric Ménard ,  Normand Beauregard

发明人： Richard Simard ,  Éric Ménard ,  Normand Beauregard

IPC分类号： B63H1111

CPC分类号： B63H11/117

摘要： The invention provides an improved nozzle assembly for waterjet-propelled watercraft such as a personal watercraft. In particular, the invention features an improved reverse gate assembly used to travel in a reverse direction. The reverse gate is linked to the steering-controlling waterjet outlet nozzle and pivots laterally with it to provide significantly enhanced steering response and control when the reverse gate is extended for reverse direction travel of the watercraft. The reverse gate actuation linkage assembly enables such linkage of the reverse gate and the steering-control nozzle member even when the nozzle is configured to pivot vertically (in addition to laterally) to “trim” the attitude of the watercraft in the water. Differential or laterally asymmetric design of the reverse gate compensates for vorticity or swirl in the waterjet to help ensure uniform watercraft performance when travelling in a reverse direction and turning either to the right or to the left.

公开(公告)号：US06524146B2

公开(公告)日：2003-02-25

申请号：US10173532

申请日：2002-06-18

申请人： Sam Spade ,  Normand Beauregard ,  Richard Simard

发明人： Sam Spade ,  Normand Beauregard ,  Richard Simard

IPC分类号： B63H1111

CPC分类号： B63H11/11

摘要： A control mechanism for a watercraft includes a selectively movable flap connected to an actuator, which moves the flap into and out of the flow of water to affect steering, deceleration and trimming. The flap is recessed with respect to the lower surface of the hull so that it does not create drag at high speeds. The flap may be a portion of the ride plate, may be disposed in a recess in the bottom of the hull, or may be disposed on the stern above the bottom of the hull.

摘要翻译： 用于船舶的控制机构包括连接到致动器的选择性活动的翼片，其将翼片移入和移出水流以影响转向，减速和修剪。 翼片相对于船体的下表面凹陷，使得其不会在高速下产生阻力。 翼片可以是骑板的一部分，可以设置在船体底部的凹部中，或者可以设置在船体底部上方的船尾上。

公开(公告)号：US08555801B1

公开(公告)日：2013-10-15

申请号：US13101684

申请日：2011-05-05

申请人： Christopher Rudwal ,  Christian Lepine ,  Philippe Petit ,  Joey Larouche ,  Sam Spade ,  Pierre Rondeau ,  Richard Simard ,  Etienne Girard ,  Rick Adamczyk

发明人： Christopher Rudwal ,  Christian Lepine ,  Philippe Petit ,  Joey Larouche ,  Sam Spade ,  Pierre Rondeau ,  Richard Simard ,  Etienne Girard ,  Rick Adamczyk

IPC分类号： B63B17/00

CPC分类号： B63H25/02 ,  B63B35/731 ,  B63H2025/024

摘要： A watercraft has a hull and a deck disposed above the hull. A helm assembly disposed above the deck has a steering column and a handlebar. A pedestal is disposed on the deck at least in part rearwardly of the handlebar. A support structure bears the helm assembly. The support structure surrounds at least in part the steering column. The support structure has at least one rear connection portion connected to the pedestal. The support structure has at least one front connection arm connected to at least one of the deck and the hull forwardly from the at least one rear connection portion. A watercraft with a deck having at least two portions is also presented.

摘要翻译： 船只有一个船体和一个设在船体上方的甲板。 设置在甲板上方的舵组件具有转向柱和把手。 座椅至少部分地在车把的后方设置在甲板上。 支撑结构承载舵组件。 支撑结构至少部分地围绕转向柱。 支撑结构具有连接到基座的至少一个后连接部分。 支撑结构具有至少一个前连接臂，其从至少一个后连接部分向​​前连接到甲板和船体中的至少一个。 还提供了具有至少两部分的甲板的船只。

公开(公告)号：US08075355B2

公开(公告)日：2011-12-13

申请号：US12243057

申请日：2008-10-01

申请人： Francois Giroux ,  Richard Simard ,  Andre Denis ,  Marc Schuler

发明人： Francois Giroux ,  Richard Simard ,  Andre Denis ,  Marc Schuler

IPC分类号： B63H11/113

CPC分类号： B63H11/113

摘要： A marine jet propulsion system has a jet pump, a venturi connected to the jet pump, and a steering nozzle rotationally mounted relative to the venturi about a first axis. The steering nozzle has a central longitudinal axis. The first axis intersects the central longitudinal axis. A first link has a first end rotationally mounted relative to the venturi about a second axis. The first link has a second end disposed generally rearwardly from the first end of the first link. A second link has a first end rotationally mounted to the first link about a third axis and a second end rotationally mounted to the steering nozzle about a fourth axis. The third axis intersects the second end of the first link. A steering arm is connected to the first link. The axes are generally parallel to each other. A watercraft having the jet propulsion system is also disclosed.

摘要翻译： 船用喷气式推进系统具有喷射泵，连接到喷射泵的文丘里管和相对于文丘里管围绕第一轴线旋转地安装的转向喷嘴。 转向喷嘴具有中心纵向轴线。 第一轴线与中心纵向轴线相交。 第一连杆具有围绕第二轴线相对于文氏管旋转地安装的第一端。 第一连杆具有从第一连杆的第一端大致向后设置的第二端。 第二连杆具有围绕第三轴线旋转地安装到第一连杆的第一端和围绕第四轴线旋转地安装到转向喷嘴的第二端。 第三轴与第一连杆的第二端相交。 转向臂连接到第一连杆。 轴线通常彼此平行。 还公开了具有喷气推进系统的船舶。

公开(公告)号：US06675730B2

公开(公告)日：2004-01-13

申请号：US10195324

申请日：2002-07-16

申请人： Richard Simard ,  Renald Plante ,  Yves Berthlaume ,  Rick Adamczyk

发明人： Richard Simard ,  Renald Plante ,  Yves Berthlaume ,  Rick Adamczyk

IPC分类号： B63B3573

CPC分类号： B63H25/382 ,  B63B35/731 ,  B63H11/113 ,  B63H25/44 ,  B63H2025/066

摘要： A watercraft is disclosed that includes a hull having port and starboard sides and a propulsion system that generates a stream of pressurized water that exits through a nozzle. A helm operatively connects to the nozzle, whereby turning the helm turns the nozzle. A vane is connected to either or both of the port or starboard sides and is operatively connected to the nozzle. The vane is capable of pivoting inwardly and outwardly in response to steering signals. The vane can also move between an operative position and an inoperative position based on pressure in the propulsion system. The vanes are designed to provide steering assistance when insufficient thrust is generated by the propulsion system to effectively steer the watercraft.

摘要翻译： 公开了一种船舶，其包括具有端口和右舷侧的船体和产生通过喷嘴排出的加压水流的推进系统。 舵可操作地连接到喷嘴，由此转动舵使喷嘴转动。 叶片连接到端口或右舷中的一个或两个，并且可操作地连接到喷嘴。 叶片能够响应于转向信号而向内和向外枢转。 叶片还可以基于推进系统中的压力在操作位置和不工作位置之间移动。 叶片被设计成当推进系统产生不足以有效地引导船舶时提供转向辅助。

公开(公告)号：US08491348B2

公开(公告)日：2013-07-23

申请号：US12918249

申请日：2008-06-30

申请人： Richard Simard ,  Francois Giroux ,  Etienne Girard

发明人： Richard Simard ,  Francois Giroux ,  Etienne Girard

IPC分类号： B63H11/11

CPC分类号： B62K23/06 ,  B60K26/02 ,  B62K11/14 ,  B63H21/213 ,  B63H21/24

摘要： A lever position sensor assembly (90) has a main housing (92), a lever (48) pivotally connected to the housing about a first axis (100), and a lever position sensor (84). The lever has at least a portion thereof extending outside the housing. The lever position sensor has a fixed portion (120) and a pivoting portion (122). The fixed portion is connected to the housing. The pivoting portion is pivotally connected to the fixed portion about a second axis (124). The second axis is generally parallel to the first axis. The second axis is spaced from the first axis. The lever is operatively connected to the pivoting portion of the lever position sensor such that pivoting the lever about the first axis pivots the pivoting portion of the lever position sensor about the second axis. A vehicle having a lever position sensor assembly is also disclosed.

摘要翻译： 杠杆位置传感器组件（90）具有主壳体（92），围绕第一轴线（100）枢转地连接到壳体的杆（48）和杆位置传感器（84）。 杠杆至少有一部分延伸到壳体外部。 杠杆位置传感器具有固定部分（120）和枢转部分（122）。 固定部分连接到壳体。 枢转部分围绕第二轴线（124）枢转地连接到固定部分。 第二轴线大致平行于第一轴线。 第二轴线与第一轴线间隔开。 杠杆可操作地连接到杠杆位置传感器的枢转部分，使得围绕第一轴枢转杠杆绕枢轴位置传感器的枢转部分围绕第二轴线枢转。 还公开了一种具有杆位置传感器组件的车辆。

公开(公告)号：US08205903B2

公开(公告)日：2012-06-26

申请号：US12494899

申请日：2009-06-30

申请人： Richard Simard ,  Etienne Girard ,  Andre Denis ,  Andre Cote ,  Steve Tetreault

发明人： Richard Simard ,  Etienne Girard ,  Andre Denis ,  Andre Cote ,  Steve Tetreault

IPC分类号： B62K11/14 ,  B62K21/16

CPC分类号： B62K11/14 ,  Y10T74/20792 ,  Y10T74/20798

摘要： Each side of an adjustable handlebar assembly has a hand grip assembly receiving portion having one of an elongated hollow member and an elongated member, a hand grip assembly and at least one releasable fastener. The hand grip assembly has the other of the elongated hollow member and the elongated member, and a hand grip disposed on the other of the elongated hollow member and the elongated member. The at least one releasable fastener is disposed on one of the elongated hollow member and the elongated member. The elongated member is received coaxially in the elongated hollow member. The hand grip is axially movable and pivotable relative to the hand grip assembly receiving portion. The at least one releasable fastener is operative to selectively and releasably fix the elongated member relative to the elongated hollow member.

摘要翻译： 可调节手柄组件的每一侧具有手柄组件接收部分，其具有细长中空构件和细长构件中的一个，手柄组件和至少一个可释放紧固件。 手柄组件具有细长中空构件和细长构件中的另一个，以及设置在细长中空构件和细长构件中的另一个上的手柄。 所述至少一个可释放紧固件设置在所述细长中空构件和所述细长构件中的一个上。 细长构件被同轴地容纳在细长的中空构件中。 手柄相对于手柄组件接收部分可轴向移动和枢转。 所述至少一个可释放紧固件可操作以相对于细长型中空构件选择性地和可释放地固定细长构件。