EP 2197734 B1 20130306 - MOVABLE BALLAST FOR SAILBOAT AND SHIP
Title (en)
MOVABLE BALLAST FOR SAILBOAT AND SHIP
Title (de)
BEWEGBARER BALLAST FÜR EIN SEGELBOOT UND SCHIFF
Title (fr)
BALLAST MOBILE POUR BATEAU À VOILE ET NAVIRE
Publication
Application
Priority
EP 2007059078 W 20070830
Abstract (en)
[origin: WO2009026964A1] The stiffness and comfort of a sailboat are considerably improved by means of a movable ballast moving in a tunnel or conduit built inside and close to the hull. A set of rails or tracks is fitted around the tunnel sides allowing the ballast to move accurately when the boat is sailing in a rough sea. The ballast is made of lead this allows the tunnel to be compact and located under the floor and in principle to be hidden by the accommodations. The stiffness is increased by moving the ballast windward to balance a part of the heel and if designed for, the trim angle is also corrected on the same principle. The operation is performed manually or automatically by computerized means like a PLC. In some versions this system is meeting explosion-proof specifications.
IPC 8 full level
B63B 39/02 (2006.01); B63B 43/08 (2006.01)
CPC (source: EP)
B63B 39/02 (2013.01)
Designated contracting state (EPC)
AT BE BG CH CY CZ DE DK EE ES FI FR GB GR HU IE IS IT LI LT LU LV MC MT NL PL PT RO SE SI SK TR
DOCDB simple family (publication)
WO 2009026964 A1 20090305; DK 2197734 T3 20130527; EP 2197734 A1 20100623; EP 2197734 B1 20130306; ES 2413157 T3 20130715; PL 2197734 T3 20130930; PT 2197734 E 20130612
DOCDB simple family (application)
EP 2007059078 W 20070830; DK 07803086 T 20070830; EP 07803086 A 20070830; ES 07803086 T 20070830; PL 07803086 T 20070830; PT 07803086 T 20070830