Self-propelled craft

Abstract

The present invention comprises a self-propelled craft with a U-shaped main body provided with two turbines, one on each flap of the U-shaped main body, which propel the self-propelled craft through turbine operation in a chamber fed by water received by water intakes which is ejected by the ejection openings, and which turbines move inside the turbine operation chamber adopting automatically one of two possible positions due to the casing which is placed in two different positions within the turbine operation chamber, which positioning results from the placement of the device on the water being done by side A or B, the water intake being done through existing water entrances on side A or B of the device.

Claims

1. A self-propelled craft with a U-shaped main body, said U-shaped main body having two flaps, two turbines, one on each flap, a casing which allows two different positions of the turbines within a turbine operation chamber by the casing being placed in two different positions within the turbine operation chamber, said positioning of the casing being determined by a side on which the craft is placed on water, wherein water intake is done through existing water entrances on either side of the craft, said craft further comprising: a battery; electronic control module; drives; and remote communication device to control the self-propelled craft.

2. The self-propelled craft according to claim 1, characterized in that said craft has handles on tabs.

3. The self-propelled craft according to claim 1, characterized in that said craft comprises a sonar.

4. The self-propelled craft according to claim 1, characterized in that said craft comprises a GPS.

5. The self-propelled craft according to claim 1, characterized in that said craft comprises cameras.

6. The self-propelled craft according to claim 1, characterized in that drivers feeding the turbines are refrigerated with water and are in contact with the turbine operation chamber.

7. The self-propelled craft according to claim 1, characterized in that said craft comprises a battery with a connection for direct charging or a connection for induction charging.

8. The self-propelled craft according to claim 1, characterized in that the craft is made of an inflatable material.

9. The self-propelled craft according to claim 1, characterized in that said craft has a mechanical element which is configured to move in at least two possible positions, and at least one fluid detection device.

10. A self-propelled craft according to claim 1, said craft further comprising a distance communication device containing a turbine power controller and telemetry configured to indicate the battery level and allow a diagnosis of possible malfunctions, a consultation of charging cycles history and a monitoring of all telemetry functions.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

(1) FIG. 1 is a front view of the self-propelled craft.

(2) FIG. 2 shows a self-propelled craft.

(3) FIG. 3 is a side view of the self-propelled craft.

(4) FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the self-propelled craft.

(5) FIG. 5 is a side section view of the self-propelled craft.

(6) FIG. 6 is perspective view of the remote control device of the self-propelled craft.

LEGEND

(7) 1—Self-propelled craft 2—Device flaps 3—Ejection openings 4—Water inlet 5—Battery 6—Grid 7—Turbine 8—Turbine operation chamber 9—Ejection/propulsion chamber 10—Drives 11—Drives housing chamber 12—Remote control device 13—Device central body 14—Handles 15—Turbine casing 16—Electronic Control Module

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

(8) The present invention comprises a self-propelled craft with a U-shaped main body provided with two turbines (7), one on each flap (2) of the U-shaped main body, which propel the self-propelled craft (1) through turbine operation in a chamber (8), fed by water received by water intakes (4) that is ejected by the ejection openings (3), and which turbines (7) move inside the turbine operation chamber (8) adopting automatically one of two possible positions due to the casing (15) which is placed in two different positions within the turbine operation chamber (8), which positioning results from the placement of the device on the water being done by side A or B, the water intake being done through existing water entrances (4) on side A or B of the device.

(9) The casing (15) can be a part with the inner shape of the turbine operation chamber (8) that allows an easy sliding of the turbine (7), or it may be the interior of the turbine operation chamber (8) itself, as long as it has the necessary surface finish for an easy sliding of the turbine (8).

(10) The self-propelled craft also comprises a battery (5), an electronic control module (16) and drives (10).

(11) The drives (10) are of the speed drive type, providing a smooth operation of the turbines (7), avoiding power surges that would increase the batteries consumption and allowing for easier manoeuvrability of the craft.

(12) The self-propelled craft communicates with a communication device at a distance (12), which allows controlling of said vehicle.

(13) Beyond the self-propelled craft and the distance communication device, the system further includes a seating platform and a charging platform for the craft and device.

(14) In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the self-propelled craft has handles (14) on the flaps to facilitate rescue.

(15) In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the self-propelled craft comprises a sonar.

(16) In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the self-propelled craft includes a GPS.

(17) In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the self-propelled craft includes cameras sending a signal to a central.

(18) In a preferred embodiment of the invention the drives (10) feeding the turbines are in contact with turbine operation chamber (8).

(19) In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the battery is powered by direct connection or induction and further by solar panel or other alternative energy equipment.

(20) In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the self-propelled craft is made of composite materials.

(21) In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the self-propelled craft is made of inflatable material.

(22) In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the electronic control module is linked to a mechanical element having two possible positions: one that locks the self-propelled craft when the craft is coupled to a support, and another in which it releases the self-propelled craft in a situation of electronic surveillance.

(23) In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the self-propelled craft, when in hibernation or standby, can be activated by any movement or information from the remote control.

(24) In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the self-propelled craft when in hibernation or standby can be activated automatically by a signal sent by a device that is coupled to a crewmember or embedded in a suit or uniform. This device would preferably work as follows: in the event of a crew or any person in possession of this device falls overboard, this device, through direct contact with water, automatically sends a signal to drive the self-propelled craft. The self-propelled craft is then automatically released into the water heading automatically to the point where the device is located and allowing automatic rescue of the shipwrecked person.

(25) In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the self-propelled craft includes a power controller of the turbines and telemetry indicating the battery level or, through an application on a smartphone, allowing a diagnosis of possible malfunctions, a consultation of the charging cycles history and a monitoring of all telemetry functions.

(26) In addition to the self-rescue device, the system includes seating and charging platform of the self-propelled craft that has electric charging sources of the self-propelled craft when at rest.