A mechanical joint for transferring rotational motion between shafts at an angle and related assemblies. The assemblies can include both fixed and adjustable-angle joint housings for providing high torques in hard to reach areas. Other assemblies include improvements in inboard marine drives that correct the prop angle to generally align with the direction of travel of the boat and outboard marine drives with improved drive trains.

The mechanical oar system is a manually powered propulsion system for a vessel. The vessel is a personal watercraft. The mechanical oar system is configured for use with a person. The mechanical oar system is powered by the person. The mechanical oar system comprises a plurality of drive mechanisms and a vessel. The plurality of drive mechanisms are integrated into the vessel. Each of the plurality of drive mechanisms is manually powered. Each of the plurality of drive mechanisms comprises a mechanism that moves an oar structure (referred to in this disclosure as a blade). The oar structure propels the vessel in a desired direction. Each of the plurality of drive mechanisms is oriented relative to the vessel such that the direction of the propulsive forces can be adjusted by the person.

The mechanical oar system is a manually powered propulsion system for a vessel. The vessel is a personal watercraft. The mechanical oar system is configured for use with a person. The mechanical oar system is powered by the person. The mechanical oar system comprises a plurality of drive mechanisms and a vessel. The plurality of drive mechanisms are integrated into the vessel. Each of the plurality of drive mechanisms is manually powered. Each of the plurality of drive mechanisms comprises a mechanism that moves an oar structure (referred to in this disclosure as a blade). The oar structure propels the vessel in a desired direction. Each of the plurality of drive mechanisms is oriented relative to the vessel such that the direction of the propulsive forces can be adjusted by the person.

The invention relates to a vessel (1) comprising a hull (2) for non-planing operation, during operation displaying a waterline (3) and having a forward direction in a horizontal plane (4) with a forward portion, an aft portion (5), and a central portion, the aft portion having a smaller water displacement relative to a water displacement of the central portion; and an aft, primary foil (6) affixed to the aft hull portion with a connecting member (7), configured to be below the waterline during operation, spaced from the hull, the aft foil having a span, a chord, a profile, a leading edge (8) and a trailing edge (9) relative to the forward direction, characterized by adjustment means (10) connected to the aft foil and configured for adjusting an angle of incidence (.sub.c, af) of the chord of the aft foil.

The invention relates to a vessel (1) comprising a hull (2) for non-planing operation, during operation displaying a waterline (3) and having a forward direction in a horizontal plane (4) with a forward portion, an aft portion (5), and a central portion, the aft portion having a smaller water displacement relative to a water displacement of the central portion; and an aft, primary foil (6) affixed to the aft hull portion with a connecting member (7), configured to be below the waterline during operation, spaced from the hull, the aft foil having a span, a chord, a profile, a leading edge (8) and a trailing edge (9) relative to the forward direction, characterized by adjustment means (10) connected to the aft foil and configured for adjusting an angle of incidence (.sub.c, af) of the chord of the aft foil.

A pool cleaning device is provided, including: a main body; a rotating unit rotatably disposed on the main body, the rotating unit including a rotating member, a fluid outlet extending radially outward from the rotating member, and a first positioning protrusion extending radially outward from the rotating member and spaced apart from the fluid outlet; and a reversing member including a plurality of stoppers spaced apart from each other and disposed along a path of rotation of the rotating member. Each of the plurality of stoppers is reciprocable between a position in a path of rotation of the first positioning protrusion and a position out of the path of rotation of the first positioning protrusion.

A pool cleaning device is provided, including: a main body; a rotating unit rotatably disposed on the main body, the rotating unit including a rotating member, a fluid outlet extending radially outward from the rotating member, and a first positioning protrusion extending radially outward from the rotating member and spaced apart from the fluid outlet; and a reversing member including a plurality of stoppers spaced apart from each other and disposed along a path of rotation of the rotating member. Each of the plurality of stoppers is reciprocable between a position in a path of rotation of the first positioning protrusion and a position out of the path of rotation of the first positioning protrusion.

The invention relates to a vessel (1) comprising a hull (2) for non-planing operation, during operation displaying a waterline (3) and having a forward direction in a horizontal plane (4) with a forward portion, an aft portion (5), and a central portion, the aft portion having a smaller water displacement relative to a water displacement of the central portion; and an aft, primary foil (6) affixed to the aft hull portion with a connecting member (7), configured to be below the waterline during operation, spaced from the hull, the aft foil having a span, a chord, a profile, a leading edge (8) and a trailing edge (9) relative to the forward direction, characterized by adjustment means (10) connected to the aft foil and configured for adjusting an angle of incidence (.sub.c, af) of the chord of the aft foil.

The invention relates to a vessel (1) comprising a hull (2) for non-planing operation, during operation displaying a waterline (3) and having a forward direction in a horizontal plane (4) with a forward portion, an aft portion (5), and a central portion, the aft portion having a smaller water displacement relative to a water displacement of the central portion; and an aft, primary foil (6) affixed to the aft hull portion with a connecting member (7), configured to be below the waterline during operation, spaced from the hull, the aft foil having a span, a chord, a profile, a leading edge (8) and a trailing edge (9) relative to the forward direction, characterized by adjustment means (10) connected to the aft foil and configured for adjusting an angle of incidence (.sub.c, af) of the chord of the aft foil.

A water propulsion apparatus operatively connected to a body moving on or through a body of water, may produce a propulsive force by sweeping fins in an oscillating motion in a generally transverse direction relative to a longitudinal axis of the body. The fins may be mounted on opposite sides of a frame and are rotatable about a first axis coplanar to the center longitudinal axis of the frame. Drive members rotatable about a second axis that is canted relative to the first axis may be operatively connected to the fins. The oscillatory motion of the fins may be controlled by torque applied at the canted second axis by reciprocating the drive members in a generally vertical plane parallel to the center longitudinal axis of the frame. The oscillating fins may provide a propulsive force during both oscillating directions of the fins as they sweep back and forth.