A thrust enhancing device is disclosed. The thrust enhancing device enhances thrust of a thrust generation part in a state coupled to the thrust generation part configured to obtain a propulsive force by using a reaction force of a fluid. The thrust enhancing device includes a venturi part configured to receive a basic fluid allowed to flow by the thrust generation part and allow the basic fluid to pass through the inside thereof, and an ejection induction part disposed in an inner flow field of the venturi part and configured to linearize a flow of a fluid to be ejected to the outside of the venturi part.

An underwater propulsion apparatus 1 according to an embodiment includes a main body 2 having a conical tail portion, a channel 4 having an inlet 6 in the outer circumferential surface of the main body 2 and a nozzle 7 on the side downstream of the inlet 6 and in the tail portion, at least one pump 3 having an impeller 5 provided in the channel 4, a diffuser 8 attached to the main body 2 so as to surround the outer circumference of the nozzle 7, and a plurality of direction control wings 9 attached to the outer surface of the main body 2 and located in positions downstream of the nozzle 7 and close thereto, each of the plurality of direction control wings 9 having an upstream end pivotally supported by the main body 2.

An underwater propulsion apparatus 1 according to an embodiment includes a main body 2 having a conical tail portion, a channel 4 having an inlet 6 in the outer circumferential surface of the main body 2 and a nozzle 7 on the side downstream of the inlet 6 and in the tail portion, at least one pump 3 having an impeller 5 provided in the channel 4, a diffuser 8 attached to the main body 2 so as to surround the outer circumference of the nozzle 7, and a plurality of direction control wings 9 attached to the outer surface of the main body 2 and located in positions downstream of the nozzle 7 and close thereto, each of the plurality of direction control wings 9 having an upstream end pivotally supported by the main body 2.

A self-propelling watercraft system is provided. The watercraft has a base with a plurality of sidewalls extending from the base to form a cockpit. The base also has a recess, where a pump can detachably connect to the hull within the recess. The pump has an intake valve on a first end and a nozzle on a second end that is opposite the first end. The intake valve can intake water. The nozzle can jettison water received in the pump from the intake valve and agitate water surrounding the nozzle.

A self-propelling watercraft system is provided. The watercraft has a base with a plurality of sidewalls extending from the base to form a cockpit. The base also has a recess, where a pump can detachably connect to the hull within the recess. The pump has an intake valve on a first end and a nozzle on a second end that is opposite the first end. The intake valve can intake water. The nozzle can jettison water received in the pump from the intake valve and agitate water surrounding the nozzle.

A water jet propulsion boat includes a hull, a drive source, a power storage, a jet propulsion mechanism, a power generator, and a controller. The hull includes a water inlet, a jet outlet, and a flow path connecting the water inlet and the jet outlet and including at least a main flow path extending from the water inlet to the jet outlet. The drive source is located in the hull, and the power storage supplies power to the drive source. The jet propulsion mechanism includes an impeller in the main flow path and driven by a driving force of the drive source to generate a water flow to generate a propulsive force to the hull. The power generator is located in the flow path and uses the water flow generated by the impeller to generate power. The controller charges the power storage with the power generated by the power generator.

A thrust enhancing device is disclosed. The thrust enhancing device enhances thrust of a thrust generation part in a state coupled to the thrust generation part configured to obtain a propulsive force by using a reaction force of a fluid. The thrust enhancing device includes a venturi part configured to receive a basic fluid allowed to flow by the thrust generation part and allow the basic fluid to pass through the inside thereof, and an ejection induction part disposed in an inner flow field of the venturi part and configured to linearize a flow of a fluid to be ejected to the outside of the venturi part.

The invention relates to a waterjet propulsion system (1) for a watercraft, comprising an intake region (2), an impeller region (3) which adjoins the intake region and in which a one-stage impeller (4) is mounted, and an outlet nozzle (5) which adjoins the impeller region, the waterjet propulsion system having a drive motor (6) which is at least indirectly connected to an impeller driveshaft (7) of the impeller (4). According to the invention, the impeller has only one single blade (8).

The invention relates to a waterjet propulsion system (1) for a watercraft, comprising an intake region (2), an impeller region (3) which adjoins the intake region and in which a one-stage impeller (4) is mounted, and an outlet nozzle (5) which adjoins the impeller region, the waterjet propulsion system having a drive motor (6) which is at least indirectly connected to an impeller driveshaft (7) of the impeller (4). According to the invention, the impeller has only one single blade (8).

The jet system body has a first inlet conduit having: a first inlet end defining a first inlet opening; a first outlet end defining a first outlet opening; and a first lumen extending from the first inlet opening to the first outlet opening; a second inlet end defining a second inlet opening; a second outlet end defining a second outlet opening; and a second lumen extending from the second inlet opening to the second outlet opening; a manifold in fluid communication with the first outlet opening and the second outlet opening; and an outlet in fluid communication with the manifold and configured to receive an impeller for drawing fluid through the first and second inlet conduits, through the manifold and into the outlet. The first inlet conduit and the second inlet conduit extend from the manifold such that the first inlet end and the second inlet end are spaced apart.