BOAT HULL WITH THREE COMPRESSION TUNNELS

Abstract

A multi-hull compression tunnel product may include a boat hull defining a first compression tunnel, a second compression tunnel, and a third compression tunnel in parallel and four sponsons.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

The embodiments generally relate to the technical field of boat hulls.

BACKGROUND

Conventional boat hulls vary to meet specific performance, stability, and utility needs. Displacement hulls, common in cruising boats and ships, displace water as they move, offering a smooth, efficient ride at lower speeds with a focus on comfort and stability. Planing hulls, in contrast, are built for speed, skimming over the water at higher velocities, though they may sacrifice stability in rough conditions. Semi-displacement hulls combine these traits, providing moderate speed with improved efficiency and comfort. Flat-bottom hulls excel in shallow, calm waters, offering stability in such environments but struggling in rough seas. V-bottom hulls, often seen on powerboats, feature a V-shaped design that cuts through waves for smoother rides and better handling in choppy waters. Catamaran hulls stand out with their twin-hull configuration, delivering exceptional stability, reduced drag, and spaciousness, making them ideal for a range of applications, including sailing, leisure, and commercial use.

SUMMARY

This summary is provided to introduce a variety of concepts in a simplified form that is further disclosed in the detailed description of the embodiments. This summary is not intended to identify key or essential inventive concepts of the claimed subject matter, nor is it intended to determine the scope of the claimed subject matter.

In one aspect, the boat hull utilizes a three-tunnel hull design to compress and aerate water as it travels down through the hull. This compression and aeration lifts the boat out of the water, reducing drag and friction while increasing economy.

In one aspect, variations of the disclosed boat hull may include a boat hull defining a first compression tunnel, a second compression tunnel, and a third compression tunnel in parallel and four sponsons.

In one aspect, variations of the disclosed boat hull may include three compression tunnels and four sponsons.

In one aspect, variations of the disclosed boat hull may include three step compression tunnels and four stepped sponsons.

Other illustrative variations within the scope of the invention will become apparent from the detailed description provided hereinafter. The detailed description and enumerated variations, while disclosing optional variations, are intended for purposes of illustration only and are not intended to limit the scope of the invention.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

A more complete understanding of the embodiments, and the attendant advantages and features thereof, will be more readily understood by references to the following detailed description when considered in conjunction with the accompanying drawings wherein:

FIG. 1 illustrates a perspective side view of a boat hull, according to some embodiments;

FIG. 2 illustrates a front view of a boat hull, according to some embodiments;

FIG. 3 illustrates a bottom perspective view of a boat hull, according to some embodiments;

FIG. 4 illustrates a bottom perspective view of a boat hull, according to some embodiments;

FIG. 5 illustrates a bottom perspective view of a boat hull, according to some embodiments; and

FIG. 6 illustrates a bottom view of a boat hull, according to some embodiments.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

The specific details of the single embodiment or variety of embodiments described herein are set forth in this application. Any specific details of the embodiments described herein are used for demonstration purposes only, and no unnecessary limitation(s) or inference(s) are to be understood or imputed therefrom.

Before describing exemplary embodiments in detail, it is noted that the embodiments reside primarily in combinations of components related to devices and systems. Accordingly, the device components have been represented where appropriate by conventional symbols in the drawings, showing only those specific details that are pertinent to understanding the embodiments of the present disclosure so as not to obscure the disclosure with details that will be readily apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art having the benefit of the description herein.

According to embodiments, a boat hull is disclosed including a first compression tunnel, a second compression tunnel, and a third compression tunnel in parallel. The boat hull may include four sponsons that may be integrated into the boat hull or may be attached to one or more outer sides of the boat hull. In some embodiments, the four sponsons are stepped. In some embodiments, the first compression tunnel, the second compression tunnel, and the third compression tunnel are stepped. In some embodiments, the boat hull comprises two or more hulls and wherein each of the hulls in the two or more hulls defines two or more steps therein. In some embodiments, the steps are transverse notches relative to two or more hulls. In embodiments, the boat hull may be made from, for example, fiberglass, aluminum, wood, composite materials, steels, or combinations of the same

To address shortcomings in conventional hull designs, a boat hull is constructed and arranged to compress and aerate water traveling under the boat hull in order to reduce drag of the boat hull, improve speed, lift, and trim of the boat hull, and improve ride quality and efficiency of the boat hull.

FIG. 1 illustrates a boat hull 102 as part of a boat 100, wherein the boat 100 includes a motor 130 and additional components 140. The boat hull 102 includes a first hull 104 and a second hull 106 wherein the first hull 104 defines a first set of steps 126, 128, and wherein the second hull 106 defines a second sets of steps 122, 124.

FIG. 2 illustrates a boat hull 102 as depicted in FIG. 1, wherein the first hull defines a first compression tunnel 116, the second hull defines a second compression tunnel 118, and the first hull and the second hull define a third compression tunnel 120 therebetween. That is, the first hull includes a first sponson 108 and a second sponson 110 defining the first compression tunnel 116 therebetween; the second hull includes a third sponson 118 and a fourth sponson 120 defining the second compression tunnel 118 therebetween; and the second sponson 110 and the fourth sponson 120 define the third compression tunnel 120 therebetween. In embodiments, the first sponson 108, second sponson 110, third sponson 118, and fourth sponson 120, are in parallel. In embodiments, the first compression tunnel 116, second compression tunnel 118, and the third compression tunnel 120 are in parallel.

FIG. 3 illustrates a boat hull 102 as in FIGS. 1 and 2, including the first sponson 108 and second sponson 110 defining a first compression tunnel 116 therebetween. The first sponson 108 and second sponson 110 may also define a first set of steps 128 and a second set of steps 126 thereon. The boat hull 102 may include a third sponson 118 and a fourth sponson 120 defining a second compression tunnel 118 therebetween. The third sponson 118 and a fourth sponson 120 may define a third set of steps 124 and a fourth set of steps 120 thereon. The second sponson 110 and the fourth sponson 120 may define the third compression tunnel 120 therebetween.

FIG. 4 illustrates a boat hull including a first hull and a second hull, depicted as first hull 104 and a second hull 106 in FIG. 1, wherein the first hull defines a first set of steps 126, 128, and wherein the second hull 106 defines a second sets of steps 122, 124. The first hull may include the first sponson and the second sponson which may define the define the first compression tunnel, which may further define a third set of steps 150 within the first compression tunnel. Similarly, the second hull may include the third sponson and the fourth sponson which may define the define the second compression tunnel, which may further define a fourth set of steps 160 within the second compression tunnel. In some embodiments, the first compression tunnel, second tunnel, and third compression tunnel each define a corresponding set of steps thereon.

FIG. 5 illustrates a boat hull including the third set of steps 150 defined within the first compression tunnel 116, and the fourth set of steps 160 defined within the second compression tunnel 118 as described with respect to FIG. 4.

FIG. 6 illustrates a bottom view of a boat hull 102 including a first hull defining a first compression tunnel 116, a second hull defining a second compression tunnel 118, wherein the first hull and the second hull define a third compression tunnel 120 therebetween, wherein the first compression tunnel 116, the second compression tunnel 118, and the third compression tunnel 120 are in parallel with one another.

In this disclosure, the descriptions of the various embodiments have been presented for purposes of illustration and are not intended to be exhaustive or limited to the embodiments disclosed. Many modifications and variations will be apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art without departing from the scope and spirit of the described embodiments. The terminology used herein was chosen to best explain the principles of the embodiments, the practical application or technical improvement over technologies found in the marketplace, or to enable others of ordinary skill in the art to understand the embodiments disclosed herein. Thus, the appended claims should be construed broadly, to include other variants and embodiments, which may be made by those skilled in the art.

It will be appreciated by persons skilled in the art that the present embodiment is not limited to what has been particularly shown and described hereinabove. A variety of modifications and variations are possible considering the above teachings without departing from the following claims.

Claims

1. A multi-hull compression tunnel product comprising:

a boat hull defining a first compression tunnel, a second compression tunnel, and a third compression tunnel in parallel; and

four sponsons.

2. The multi-hull compression tunnel product of claim 1, wherein the first compression tunnel, the second compression tunnel, and the third compression tunnel are stepped.

3. The multi-hull compression tunnel product of claim 1, wherein the boat hull comprises two or more hulls and wherein each of the hulls in the two or more hulls defines two or more steps therein.

4. The multi-hull compression tunnel product of claim 3, wherein the two or more steps comprise transverse notches relative to the two or more hulls.

5. The multi-hull compression tunnel product of claim 1, wherein the four sponsons are stepped.

6. The multi-hull compression tunnel product of claim 1, wherein the four sponsons are integrated into the boat hull.

7. The multi-hull compression tunnel product of claim 1, wherein the four sponsons are attached to one or more outer sides of the boat hull.

8. The multi-hull compression tunnel product of claim 1, wherein the first compression tunnel, the second compression tunnel, and the third compression tunnel are constructed and arranged to compress and aerate water traveling under the boat hull.

9. The multi-hull compression tunnel product of claim 1, wherein the first compression tunnel, the second compression tunnel, and the third compression tunnel are constructed and arranged to reduce drag of the boat hull.

10. The multi-hull compression tunnel product of claim 1, wherein the first compression tunnel, the second compression tunnel, and the third compression tunnel are constructed and arranged to improve speed, lift, and trim of the boat hull.

11. The multi-hull compression tunnel product of claim 1, wherein the first compression tunnel, the second compression tunnel, and the third compression tunnel are constructed and arranged to improve ride quality and efficiency of the boat hull.

12. A multi-hull compression tunnel product comprising:

a boat hull defining a first compression tunnel, a second compression tunnel, and a third compression tunnel in parallel, wherein the first compression tunnel and the second compression tunnel are stepped; and

four stepped sponsons.

13. The multi-hull compression tunnel product of claim 12, wherein the boat hull comprises two or more hulls and wherein each of the hulls in the two or more hulls defines two or more steps therein.

14. The multi-hull compression tunnel product of claim 13, wherein the two or more steps comprise transverse notches relative to the two or more hulls.

15. The multi-hull compression tunnel product of claim 12, wherein the four sponsons are integrated into the boat hull.

16. The multi-hull compression tunnel product of claim 12, wherein the four sponsons are attached to one or more outer sides of the boat hull.

17. The multi-hull compression tunnel product of claim 12, wherein the first compression tunnel, the second compression tunnel, and the third compression tunnel are constructed and arranged to compress and aerate water traveling under the boat hull.

18. The multi-hull compression tunnel product of claim 12, wherein the first compression tunnel, the second compression tunnel, and the third compression tunnel are constructed and arranged to reduce drag of the boat hull.

19. The multi-hull compression tunnel product of claim 12, wherein the first compression tunnel, the second compression tunnel, and the third compression tunnel are constructed and arranged to improve speed, lift, and trim of the boat hull.

20. The multi-hull compression tunnel product of claim 12, wherein the first compression tunnel, the second compression tunnel, and the third compression tunnel are constructed and arranged to improve ride quality and efficiency of the boat hull.