Submersible
OwnerGraham Hawkesinventor
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Abstract
A winged submersible having a neutral to positive buoyancy utilizes an inverted wing structure to allow the wings to create downward force on the submersible in response to forward movement. Internal pressure pods are provided to allow an occupant to maintain a recumbent sitting position. The pressure pods are maintained at a constant pressure with life support systems, while the remainder of the hull is not pressurized. Acrylic domes are positioned to allow access to each internal pressure pod and when closed, the occupant's head is positioned within the center of the dome for optimal optics under water. Wings with adjustable control surfaces provide the submersible with the ability to roll about a longitudinal axis 0–360 degrees in either direction.
Claims89
A submersible comprising:
- a hull having at least one pressure pod for accommodating at least one person;
- and
- at least one pair of fixed wings disposed on the hull, said wings having ailerons that are movable in opposite directions with respect to each other to provide the submersible with the ability to roll;
- wherein the submersible does not include a ballast tank and has a fixed positive buoyancy and a fixed center of buoyancy of the submersible that is in close proximity to the center of gravity.
A submersible comprising:
- a hull having at least one pressure pod for accommodating at least one person;
- and
- at least one pair of fixed wings having ailerons disposed on the hull;
- wherein said at least one pressure pod is maintained at a constant pressure, said constant pressure providing the submersible with a positive buoyancy;
- wherein the submersible does not include a ballast tank and has a fixed positive buoyancy and a fixed center of buoyancy of the submersible is in close proximity to the center of gravity.
A submersible comprising:
- a hull having at least one pressure pod for accommodating at least one person;
- and
- at least one pair of fixed wings having ailerons disposed on the hull;
- wherein the at least one pressure pod is maintained at a substantially constant pressure and
- the submersible does not include a ballast tank and has a fixed positive buoyancy and a fixed center of buoyancy of the submersible is in close proximity to the center of gravity.
A submersible comprising:
- a hull having at least one pressure pod for accommodating at least one person;
- at least one pair of fixed wings disposed on the hull;
- and
- wherein said at least one pressure pod is capable of maintaining a substantially constant pressure and the submersible does not include a ballast tank and has a fixed positive buoyancy and a fixed center of buoyancy of the submersible that is in close proximity to the center of gravity.
A submersible comprising:
- a hull having at least one pressure pod for accommodating at least one person;
- and
- at least one pair of fixed wings having ailerons disposed on the hull;
- wherein said at least one pressure pod is maintained at a constant pressure and the submersible does not include a ballast tank and has a fixed positive buoyancy and a fixed center of buoyancy of the submersible is in close proximity to the center of gravity.
A submersible comprising:
- a hull having at least one pressure pod for accommodating at least one person;
- at least one pair of wings having ailerons disposed on the hull;
- and
- and acrylic dome access hatch to said at least one pressure pod, said acrylic dome access hatch providing access to said at least one pressure pod while the submersible is in the water;
- wherein said at least one pressure pod is maintained at a constant pressure of 1.0 Atmosphere and the submersible does not include a ballast tank and has a fixed positive buoyancy and a fixed center of buoyancy of the submersible that is in close proximity to the center of gravity.
A submersible comprising:
- a hull having at least one pressure pod for accommodating at least one person, wherein said at least one pressure pod is maintained at a constant pressure;
- at least one pair of fixed wings having ailerons disposed on the hull;
- and
- a life support system connected to said at least one pressure pod for providing life support systems to said at least one pressure pod;
- wherein the submersible does not include a ballast tank and has a fixed positive buoyancy and a fixed center of buoyancy of the submersible is in close proximity to the center of gravity.
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