Abstract: Aircraft wings and aircraft including such aircraft wings are disclosed. An example apparatus includes an aircraft wing having a first panel; a second panel; ribs coupled between the first and second panels; and stiffeners coupled between the ribs in a spanwise direction and to the first panel, the coupling between the stiffeners and the first panel to deter axial loads from being received by the stiffeners, the stiffeners to increase a compressional stability of the first panel, wherein the coupling between the stiffeners and the first panel are indirect couplings formed via clips, the couplings formed via the clips deter the axial loads from being received by the stiffeners while increasing the compressional stability of the first panel.

Abstract: A ship (1) includes a hull (2) having side shells (3A, 3B) formed at both sides in athwart ship direction, a pair of watertight compartments (6A, 6B) installed along the side shells (3A, 3B) of both sides in the athwart ship direction in the hull (2) and portions of which are divided and formed by the side shells (3A, 3B), a connection section (7) configured to bring the pair of watertight compartments (6A, 6B) in connection with each other, an opening/closing valve (8) installed at the connection section (7), and a control device (9) configured to control the opening and closing of the opening/closing valve (8), wherein the control device (9) switches the opening/closing valve (8) in an open state into a closed state when a predetermined condition is satisfied after receiving a signal indicating damage to the side shell (3A) has occurred.

Abstract: A vessel is provided with a hull that includes left and right side walls, a bottom, and a plurality of decks including a freeboard deck; a plurality of rooms divided back and forth in a longitudinal direction of the hull by a bulkhead inside the hull; and flood control watertight compartments that are disposed inside the plurality of rooms, divide a space from a double bottom upper deck or the bottom below the freeboard deck to the freeboard deck, and are in contact with the side wall of a port side or the side wall of a starboard side and the bulkhead.

Abstract: An under deck mid cabin entry system for a mono hull boat including an entry console and exposed top and front surfaces. Front and top openings extend to the top edge of the front surface and collectively define a generally L shaped entryway. The entry console is disposed to the side of a center console and provides access to steps extending beneath the main deck. A top step is within the entry console proximate to the front surface and the steps curve towards a central beam of the boat and descend into the mid cabin such that a bottom step proximate to a floor of the mid cabin directs a user into a central area of the mid cabin and terminates to avoid obstructing movement in the central area.

Abstract: Method for building boats comprising a plurality of panels (11, 12) attached at the bottom and at the side to a hull (13) and at the top to a deck (14) suitable for defining a plurality of watertight compartments in the underdeck area, the method comprising the steps of attaching together the panels (11, 12) according to predetermined angles through fitting elements (20, 20?, 20?) of the type provided with at least two pathways for receiving the panels (11, 12), mutually arranged according to predetermined angles, and a pathway for receiving adhesive from outside and for distributing it in the pathways for receiving the panels (11, 12), anchoring the panels (11, 12) to the deck (14) and to the sides (13?) of the hull (13).

Abstract: This invention relates to a floating facility mounted with a power plant. The floating facility mounted with a power plant includes: at least one power generator room disposed in one side within a hull of the floating facility; and at least one fuel tank disposed in the other side within the hull.

Abstract: This invention relates to a floating facility mounted with a power plant. The floating facility mounted with a power plant includes: at least one power generator room disposed in a central portion within a hull of the floating facility; and at least one fuel tank disposed in both sides of the power generator room.

Abstract: This invention relates to a floating facility mounted with a power plant. The floating facility mounted with a power plant includes: at least one power generator room disposed respectively in both ends within a hull of the floating facility; and at least one fuel tank disposed in a central portion within the hull.

Abstract: A wall element for repairing a wall structure of a sanitary unit of a cabin comprising at least an inner metal sheet, an outer metal sheet and an insulator layer between the inner and outer metal sheets.

Abstract: Disclosed is a tug-barge offshore cargo transport device and method, comprised of two separate elements which are removably attached: a barge and a tug boat. The barge includes a bow shaped to cut through and deflect waves, a rectangular cargo deck protected by a bulwark, compartments below the cargo deck, means for maneuvering the barge, and means at the stern of the barge for removably attaching the barge to a tug boat. The tug boat includes means at the bow to removably attach to the barge, and means to control the means for maneuvering the barge from the tug boat.

Abstract: Method for building boats comprising a plurality of panels (11, 12) attached at the bottom and at the side to a hull (13) and at the top to a deck (14) suitable for defining a plurality of watertight compartments in the underdeck area, the method comprising the steps of attaching together the panels (11, 12) according to predetermined angles through fitting elements (20, 20?, 20?) of the type provided with at least two pathways for receiving the panels (11, 12), mutually arranged according to predetermined angles, and a pathway for receiving adhesive from outside and for distributing it in the pathways for receiving the panels (11, 12), anchoring the panels (11, 12) to the deck (14) and to the sides (13?) of the hull (13).

Abstract: The invention relates to a service space of a retractable propulsion device or corresponding system in a vessel or corresponding floating structure, which service space (11) comprises a closed or closable space limited by walls, a top structure and a bottom in which an access has been arranged for the crew (C) from the other parts of the vessel or corresponding floating structure. The service space (11) is constructed into connection with the bottom (2) of the vessel or corresponding floating structure so that the propulsion device (4) or corresponding system is retractable from an operating position into a service/storage position within the service space (11) and correspondingly lowerable from the service space (11) down into the operating position.

Abstract: The vessel includes a hull, a main deck on the hull, and a superstructure on the main deck. The vessel may further include a lower deck below the main deck and bulkheads within the hull crossing the lower deck.

Abstract: A floating latticework is suitable for a latticework, a truss-frame structure and a net-shell structure over water. The floating latticework is the combination of a latticework (1) and a floating structure (2), or members of the latticework (1) in themselves are able to float. The floating structure (2) makes the latticework (1) floated over water, the surface of upper chords of which is in form of a platy structure or covered and fixed with a platy structure, as a plane used for loading. There is an advantage that the space-structure floating body is less influenced by wind and wave, which go through its space. A ship structure and a cofferdam structure are parallel solutions with the above solution. Their skeletons are net-shell structure, wherein they are provided with high structural strength.

Abstract: The ship body of the present invention comprises at least two levels. One is an upper level that comprises a floatable body. The other is a lower level. The lower level is intended to be submerged under water in normal use. The lower level comprises at least two parallel, essentially vertical walls, a floor, and a ceiling connecting the at least two parallel essentially vertical walls. The front end and a rear end of the lower level are open to allow water to enter through the front end and exit through the rear end of the lower level.

Abstract: There is provided a ship, in particular a cargo ship. It has a plurality of Magnus rotors, wherein associated with each of the plurality of Magnus rotors is an individually actuable electric motor (M) for rotating the Magnus rotor, wherein associated with each electric motor (M) is a converter (U) for controlling the rotary speed and/or the rotary direction of the electric motor (M).

Abstract: A fish weighing device configured to be integral with the lid of a compartment in a fishing craft. The device includes a fishing rod locker lid configured to provide access to a fishing rod locker in a fishing boat, a fish holding compartment configured to receive a fish, the fish holding compartment being integrated into the lid of the fishing rod locker, and a fish weight measurement device configured to measure the weight of a fish placed within the fish holding compartment.

Abstract: A boat having a deck with a deck locker is disclosed herein. The deck locker includes a compartment mounted beneath the deck, and an opening in the deck for accessing the interior of the compartment. The locker also includes a lid for covering the opening in the deck. The locker further includes a latching arrangement for releasably securing the lid in a closed position covering the opening. The latching arrangement includes a striker mounted to the lid and a latching member and actuator mounted offset from the lid.

Abstract: A boat having a deck with a deck locker is disclosed herein. The deck locker includes a compartment mounted beneath the deck, and an opening in the deck for accessing the interior of the compartment. The locker also includes a lid for covering the opening in the deck. The locker further includes a latching arrangement for releasably securing the lid in a closed position covering the opening. The latching arrangement includes a striker mounted to the lid and a latching member and actuator mounted offset from the lid.

Abstract: A bulkhead door for watertight closing of a bulkhead opening of a naval vessel, comprising a composite outer shell and inner shell, a chamber therebetween, and a channel along the door margin for retaining a gasket without adhesive. The chamber may be filled with a material such as a rigid foam to increase door strength and rigidity. The outer shell includes hinge blades spaced apart by a standard distance and spaced equally from ends of the door, so that each door may be used for either a right-hand or left-hand bulkhead hinge pin orientation. Metal strikers are bonded to the outer surface of the door for engaging closure dogs in use. A door may be provided without any strikers, and the strikers then bonded to the door at appropriate locations during installation of a door to a specific bulkhead opening location.

Abstract: A latch system for a watertight bulkhead door for closing a bulkhead opening. A plurality of surrounding shield elements are translated by an articulated mechanism into and out of locking engagement with the bulkhead door. A continuous wedged striker along the periphery of the door surface is engaged by wedged surfaces on the shield elements when the shield elements are translated into locking relationship with the door, causing a gasket in the door to be compressed against a collar surrounding the bulkhead opening. The shield elements abut each other in closed position, forming a continuous frame around the door to shield the gasket from fire and to provide a small radar cross-section. Preferably, the exterior shield elements are mounted to a prior art articulated dogging mechanism disposed on the interior of the bulkhead. A plurality of translatable inner bulkhead shields is also provided to cover the articulated mechanism for safety.

Abstract: A marine vessel has at least two engines installed in separate respective engine compartments that are positioned substantially horizontally adjacent to each other and are separated from each other by a wall structure defining at least one opening provided with a floodgate arrangement. The floodgate arrangement includes a gate device that is movable between a closed position, in which the gate device blocks the opening, and an open position, in which the gate device frees the opening, and a buoyancy assisted movement actuation device for moving the gate device from its closed position to its open position under the influence of rising water level.

Abstract: A movable bulkhead with a first side and a second side, said first and second sides having upper and lower edges and first and second ends, wherein a first layer with inner and outer surfaces defines at least part of said first side with said outer surface, and a second layer with inner and outer surfaces defines at least part of said second side with said outer surface, an intermediate layer comprised of elastomer being bonded between said inner surface of said first layer and said inner surface of said second layer so as to transfer shear forces between said first and second layers.

Abstract: A movable bulkhead with a first side and a second side, said first and second sides having upper and lower edges and first and second ends, wherein a first layer with inner and outer surfaces defines at least part of said first side with said outer surface, and a second layer with inner and outer surfaces defines at least part of said second side with said outer surface, an intermediate layer comprised of elastomer being bonded between said inner surface of said first layer and said inner surface of said second layer so as to transfer shear forces between said first and second layers.

Abstract: A prefabricated fireproof bulkhead section for a ship. The fireproof bulkhead section includes an inner core layer made of an incombustible fiber material and having a first side for receiving a first composite and a second side for receiving a second composite for forming a fireproof bulkhead section. The first composite includes a first metal layer formed of a metal sheet, a first ceramic layer formed of ceramic fibers, a first foil layer formed of a metal foil sheet and a first outer layer formed of an intumescent, fire-retardant coating on a fiberglass sheet; and the second composite includes a second metal layer formed of a metal sheet, a second ceramic layer formed of ceramic fibers, a second foil layer formed of a metal foil sheet and a second outer layer formed of an intumescent, fire-retardant coating on a fiberglass sheet.

Abstract: A prefabricated fireproof bulkhead section for a ship. The fireproof bulkhead section includes an inner core layer made of an incombustible fiber material and having a first side for receiving a first composite and a second side for receiving a second composite for forming a fireproof bulkhead section. The first composite includes a first metal layer formed of a metal sheet, a first ceramic layer formed of ceramic fibers, a first foil layer formed of a metal foil sheet and a first outer layer formed of an intumescent, fire-retardant coating on a fiberglass sheet; and the second composite includes a second metal layer formed of a metal sheet, a second ceramic layer formed of ceramic fibers, a second foil layer formed of a metal foil sheet and a second outer layer formed of an intumescent, fire-retardant coating on a fiberglass sheet.

Abstract: A storage system for incorporation in a boat or other vessel. The storage system includes an integrated fish landing net storage compartment which is readily accessible to a fisherman standing on a casting deck of a boat. The dedicated storage compartment keeps a dirty and/or wet landing net away from other stowed items. The storage compartment is accessible via a dual-lid access hatch with latch built into the casting deck. The storage compartment preferably comprises a polyethylene storage box which is self-draining to the bilge, allowing the storage box to be cleaned easily. The storage compartment further has a snag-free design which whereby the storage box has no protruding hardware, Therefore, the landing net will not get caught during retrieval or stowage. In addition, universal and adjustable mounting brackets are used which allow for adaptation to many different boat models, as well as providing the ability to retrofit pre-existing boat models.

Abstract: A skin/bulkhead structure comprising a barrel-shaped skin and a pressure bulkhead composed of a stiffening member and a bulkhead skin, wherein an end of the stiffening member is mechanically connected to an opening of the barrel-shaped skin through a first connecting member and marginal portion of the bulkhead skin is adhesive-connected to the opening through a second connecting member, the barrel-shaped skin, the stiffening member, the bulkhead skin, the first connecting member and the second connecting member being each made of a fiber-reinforced composite.

Abstract: Equipment is removably connected by a load transfer element and a removable fastener bolt to a core sandwich type of bulkhead through a plug-in insert, adhesively bonded to the bulkhead at interface surfaces within a pocket formed in the bulkhead for reception of such insert.

Abstract: A ship is constructed of a skeleton, including a hull, horizontal decks, and vertical support posts, all permanently joined together. At least some of the interior walls are made of a composite material of reinforcement embedded in a plastic matrix. These non-structural interior walls are semi-permanently attached to the skeleton with attachments, so that they may be readily rearranged to reconfigure the interior of the ship. The majority of the apparatus and infrastructure of the ship is affixed to the skeleton but not to the non-structural walls.

Abstract: Each longitudinally successive module of a longitudinally midbody for a tanker (which is preferably a double-walled tanker), is provided with a longitudinal vertical double-walled bulkhead extending between the top and bottom walls of the module. This longitudinal bulkhead may be provided on the longitudinal centerline of a tanker midbody constructed in accordance with the teachings of Cuneo et al., Ser. No. 07/532,329 and/or Goldbach et al. Ser. No. 07/678,802. Reinforcing structure for the longitudinal bulkhead is enclosed between the transversally opposite walls thereof. Within the longitudinal bulkhead, compartments may be provided for carrying fuel oil and/or cargo tanker slops and/or water ballast. The transversally opposite walls are fabricated of steel plates welded at adjacent edges. Inner plates transversally interconnect the walls at the joints between wall plates. The wall plates may be curved, which is preferred, or flat.

Abstract: A small boat comprising a helmseat positioned at the center of the forward half of the boat, and a control stick for steering the boat positioned at the front of this helmseat. Since the helmseat is positioned at the center of the forward half of the boat, the driver is located approximately equidistant from the left and right gunwales, which makes it easier to steer the boat. In addition, a control stick is positioned to the front of the helmseat, and, because this control stick can be used to steer the boat and also to change the direction of the boat, the amount of space required to steer the boat is less than that required in a design wherein steering is performed by turning a circular steering wheel, such as with the prior art already described. This is effective particularly for a small boat moving at a high speed.

Abstract: A container/bulk cargo interchangeable system to allow a cargo ship's hold the versatility and option of storing and carrying either ISO containers entirely, or of storing and carrying bulk cargo or break bulk entirely, or of storing and carrying a combination of ISO containers and bulk cargo or break bulk. Sets of two flat platforms may be raised to their vertical upright positions to permit the entire storage of ISO containers; or the sets of flat platforms may be lowered to their horizontal dispositions for the entire storage thereon of bulk cargo or break bulk; or the requisite number of sets of flat platforms may be raised to their vertical upright positions and the remaining sets of flat platforms may be lowered to their horizontal dispositions for storage of ISO containers and bulk cargo or break bulk, respectively.

Abstract: A room structure to be located on a deck. A plurality of independent wall members flanged at their lower ends for connection to the deck. Grooved members interconnect the tops of adjacent wall members. Roof members span the tops of the wall members. Each set of roof members of a room structure includes at least one beam containing a supply for electricity, heat and ventilation and also containing apparatus for using the same. The roof members include ceiling plates resting on the groove members and supported by the beam.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for building a passenger section consisting of several cabin units (7) or similar in the superstructure of a ship with several floor levels located above the actual hull on the topmost deck (1) covering the entire hull of the ship. The passenger section is assembled by installing prefabricated cabin units (7) with a bottom construction embodying sufficient local strength so, that they are supported by at least one self-supporting three-dimensional latticework or frame consisting of braced girders (3, 3', 4, 5) or similar, the requisite overall strength of the superstructure being substantially based on this latticework or frame.

Abstract: This invention relates to a ship having a monocoque or unitary-construction hull (1) made of a composite material having a base of suitably-reinforced plastics. According to the invention, the longitudinal strength of the hull (1) mainly derives from the monocoque or unitary-construction hull and the decks (4). Optional transverse reinforcing structures may be constituted exclusively by structural transverse bulkheads (5). The thickness of the monocoque hull (1) increases, preferably in a substantially uninterrupted manner, from the stringer area towards the keel (2). The keel (2) and the rolling chocks (3) are integral with, and made of the same material as, the monocoque hull (1). At least some tanks are constituted by cylinders (8, 8', 9) made of a plastics-based composite material and suspended, at a certain height from the bottom of the hull (1), between two successive structural transverse bulkheads (5).

Abstract: The deck of a container ship is provided with longitudinally running rails carrying cassettes adapted to support standarized cargo units, such as containers, for example. Each cassette includes transverse front and rear guide members each having vertical guide bars on both of its transverse faces. By spacing the cassettes apart longitudinally, two cassettes may, between themselves, support a further stack of containers. In use, each cassette is locked in relation to the deck, longitudinally as well as transversely.

Abstract: A movable, submersible, transversely extending bulkhead for use in a swimming pool. The bulkhead has an elongated hollow body with top, bottom, end and side walls and a pair of spaced air chambers positioned toward each of its ends. Positioned between and substantially equidistant from each of the air chambers is at least one core of buoyant material. The bulkhead also utilizes means for selectively controlling the quantity of air and water within the chambers for regulating the buoyancy of the bulkhead. The bulkhead may be moved along the length of a swimming pool through increasing the buoyancy of the bulkhead by displacing the water contained in the chambers, shifting the bulkhead to a new longitudinally spaced position within the pool, and decreasing the buoyancy of the bulkhead by allowing water to reenter the chambers.

Abstract: To join together at least two light dividing walls, resisting tensile forces and possibly curved, recourse is had to a plurality of fastenings (4,5) each extending radially in at least one direction from a pivot (6), the pivots of these fastenings being stacked axially along the axis L corresponding to the line of intersection of the mean surfaces of the dividing walls and the contiguous fastenings of the stack being oriented so that they extend alternately along said mean surfaces. The fastenings thus joined together at the level of the pivots form discontinuous wall portions whose roots are mutually imbricated, to which wall portions the dividing walls are then butt-jointed, themselves formed by parallel skins bonded to these wall portions and in which the intermediate space is filled in with foam.

Abstract: A tanker vessel for carrying liquid cargoes having a specific gravity which is less than that of sea water. The vessel includes a hull, comprising a bottom and sides, a top deck and at least one cargo compartment. The top deck is located at a distance above the hull bottom which is approximately equal to H(S.sub.w /S.sub.c), where H represents the distance from the bottom of the vessel to its waterline, S.sub.w represents the specific gravity of sea water, and S.sub.c represents the specific gravity of the liquid cargo. The compartment is filled with cargo to a point below the top deck of the vessel which is located at a distance above the vessel's bottom which is approximately equal to H(S.sub.w /S.sub.c -0.03H.In another embodiment, the top deck is located at a distance above the hull bottom which is approximately equal to H(S.sub.w /S.sub.c.sbsb.L), where S.sub.c.sbsb.

Abstract: A cargo vessel which can be used in either or both of a roll on/off and a lift on/off mode, provided with a cargo hold which is covered with an inner bottom plating, a second deck, an auxiliary deck, an exposed deck, and having a plurality of transverse frame structures within the hold which are suitably spaced apart from each other and which have openings adapted to be opened or shut according to the use in roll on/off or lift on/off mode, such frame structures when open not interfering with free movement of roll on/off traffic around the decks, all hatches except a hatch having a liftable loading platform being closed by hatch covers, the front end of a movable slope-away being connected to the rear of the decks for use in the roll on/off mode, and the openings of the frame structures being closed by cover plates and the loading platform being lowered to the inner bottom plating for use in the lift on/off mode.

Abstract: This invention is a new and unique method, and apparatus for performing said method, for the installation of bulkheads, together with ceilings, in ships or other locations and is distinguished by the utilization of a special system of preformed panels which are held in position by specially formed friction clamps erected between a friction holding header of special construction and footing fastened to the deck or floor, and is further characterized by heat transfer blocking fasteners.

Abstract: A mounting arrangement for protecting shipboard nuclear reactors against collision damage comprises a polygonally-shaped shield which has a plurality of wall portions surrounding the lateral sides of a reactor which is located in the interior of a ship's hull. The shield has two opposite converging pairs of wall portions which are fixedly anchored to the hull, and each of the pairs forms an angle whose bisectrix is normal to a line which extends lengthwise of the hull.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTIONThe present invention relates to a mounting arrangement for protecting nuclear reactors aboard ships, and more particularly for protecting the nuclear reactors from the effects of a collision.