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VIAREA III Specification
This invention relates to a vehicle that employs principles of Newton's
Third Law of Motion to achieve locomotion through hydraulic force.
Rather than using fuel technology that is dirty, dangerous, toxic,
wasteful, heavy, inefficient, non-efficient, non-renewable, and
depending on means used) possibly radioactive; this system's engine
uses technology that is clean, non-consuming, recyclable, reliable and
safe in virtually all media, including outer space.
Further, there need not be an external propeller to push or pull it, which
can itself be damaged by various flotsam and jetsam residing in the
water. Further, it can cause great harm to sea life during usage.
I have found that these disadvantages can be overcome through the
placement of "VIAREA" propulsion units within the hull of the ship, on
one or more decks of the craft, the which units will themselves push the
structure through the water by means of conjoined 'action' and
'reaction' forces. I.e. the action force and the reaction force are both
largely imposed in the same 'forward' direction.
Large diameter pipes are assembled such that they form adjacent loops.
Within each loop is a thrusting propeller which sends fluid (whether
liquid or gas)* around the inside of the pipe. The interior of the pipe
loop must be very smooth such that resistance to flow is minimal. Upon
reaching an obstacle halfway around the loop the fluid imposes 'action'
force against it. The thrusting unit itself imposes 'reaction' force against
the supporting structure. An adjacent (paired) loop also has a similar
thrusting element within it which pushes the fluid in the mirror
opposite direction such that the two loops match action and reaction
forces equally.
Note that while 0 Plan loops might in fact be oval in design (as is
depicted in Figure 1) they are mainly shown as circles for the sake of
simplicity of recognition.
The loops are installed as complimentary pairs so that constancy of
force direction is achieved.
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Note also: Loop, hose, pipe, are terms used interchangeably.
Variations in the design of the loop systems are as follows:
1. The loops are the same diameter throughout their whole circulation.
While 'mirrored' thrusters exist on the near/proximal side of each
adjacent loop, an obstacle in the form of a grid exists within the
loops opposite/athwart of their thrusters such that when the fluid is
pushed it travels relatively unimpeded until it reaches the
grid/screen at which point it releases 'action' force upon the loop's
support structure.
2. The loops are the same diameter throughout their whole circulation.
While mirrored thrusters exist on the near side of each adjacent
loop, an obstacle in the form of a constriction exists within the loops
opposite their thrusters such that when the fluid is pushed it travels
relatively unimpeded until it reaches the constriction at which point
it releases 'action' force upon the loop's support structure.
3. The loops are the same large diameter for the first half of the
circulatory journey of the fluid, but are constricted for the
second/back half of the circulation, at which point it releases 'action'
force upon the loop's support structure.
4. The loops are the same large diameter for the first half of the
circulatory journey of the fluid, but come to an abrupt turn into
cross pipes upon reaching halfway in the circuits, and it is
constricted for the second/back half of the circulation, at which
point it releases 'action' force upon the loops' support structure.
5. While all the above design options receive power from a single
power/motor source because that source stands immediately
between thruster pairs, the thruster pairs may instead be placed
remotely from each other. In which case each thruster may be
motivated by its own dedicated power source. That power source
may be placed within the loop void (edenarium) for
convenience/room efficiency. This design allows the independent
thrusters to serve as steering helpers too, as the action-reaction
forces of each can be different from the other, and/or loop units may
be installed upon turrets/turntables which can adjusted to provide
optimal thrust turn and headway results.
6. Loop pairings may also be stacked deck-on-deck in addition to, or
instead of, placing each pairing only adjacent to one another.
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7. Loop pairings may be mounted on turntables, allowing them to be
turned in toto, in order to travel virtually immediately in a different
direction.
8. The thrusters of every loop (whether '0' plan or 'D' plan) may each
have an independent/dedicated motor such that with one side of the
matching pair 'on' and the other side 'off' the internal loops can help
to steer the vessel. I.e. it is not only the rudder that steers.
9. The cross pipes of a D plan may be as large as the loop pipes (instead
of being constricted), and the action and reaction catch depend
solely on the resistance present where the abrupt turn must be made
by the fluid agent/river.
10. The cross pipes of a D plan may be constricted vis a vis the loop pipes
and the action and reaction catch depend also on the resistance
present where the abrupt turn must be made by the fluid agent/river.
n. Certain pipes may have flat sides, allowing easier access to the loop
interior, so that servicing of the motor, etc. is made easier too.
* in this case the agency fluid is water. (where air ships are the vessels
air/gas may be used instead)
In drawings which illustrate embodiments of the invention,
Figure 1 is a top view of an "0" plan embodiment showing a single loop
oval in which are indicated six sections: four quarter sections, one
thrusting section, and one receiving/pinching section. It also shows the
direction of the river (agency medium) within, and the imposed
direction of the vessel carrying it.
Figure 2 is a top view of an "0" plan embodiment showing a complete
loop in which the catcher/receiver of the action force is a screen.
Figure 3 is a top view of an "0" plan embodiment showing
complimentary loops whose thrusters share the same power source, and
which each use a screen opposite the thruster to catch the action force
of the thrusters.
Figure 4 is a top view of an "0" plan embodiment showing
complimentary loops whose thrusters share the same power source, and
which each use a constriction opposite the thruster to catch the action
force of the thrusters.
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Figure 5 is a top view of an "0" plan embodiment showing
complimentary loops whose thrusters use independent power sources,
and which each use a constriction opposite the thruster to catch the
action force of the thrusters.
Figure 6 is a top view of an "0" plan embodiment showing
complimentary loops whose thrusters use independent power sources
which are located within each loop amidships, and which each use a
constriction opposite the thruster to catch the action force of the
thrusters.
Figure 7 is a top view of an "0" plan embodiment showing
complimentary loops whose thrusters use independent power sources
which are located within each loop athwart, and which each use a
constriction opposite the thruster to catch the action force of the
thrusters.
Figure 8 is a cross section of a pipe where a constriction (action
receiving site) appears.
Figure 9 is a cross section of a pipe where a holed shield (action
receiving site) appears.
Figure 10 is a cross section of a pipe where a screen (action receiving
site) appears.
Figure ii is a top view of an 0 loop plan in which the activating motors
are found athwart and outside of each of the loops.
Figure 12 is a top view of a D loop plan in which the activating motors
are found athwart and outside of each of the loops.
Figure 12 is a top view of a D loop plan in which the activating motors
are found athwart and outside of each of the loops.
Figure 13 is a top view of a D loop plan in which the activating motor is
found beween each of the loops and serves to power both thrusters in
common.
Figure 14 is a top view of a ship's (a) deck on which are four 0 plan
loops which use screens as their "action force" catchers. The thruster
and screen positions are staggered (2 left, and 2 right) to ensure
equivalent force results.
Figure 15 is a top view of a ship's (b) deck on which are four 0 plan
loops which use screens as their "action force" catchers. The thruster
and screen positions are staggered (2 left, and 2 right) to ensure
equivalent force results. In this case the deck is a second/lower deck of
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the ship described in Figure 14, and further compliments forces
achieved there.
Figure 16 is a top view of a ship's (a) deck on which are four 0 plan
loops which use pinch constrictions as their "action force" catchers. The
thruster and screen positions are staggered (2 left, and 2 right) to ensure
equivalent force results. Double propeller sets are used in this case, and
the motor unit of each thruster unit is within the loop (in the
endenarium).
Figure 17 is a top view of a ship's (b) deck on which are four 0 plan
loops which use pinch constrictions as their "action force" catchers. The
thruster and screen positions are staggered (2 left, and 2 right) to ensure
equivalent force results. Double propeller sets are used in this case, and
the motor unit of each thruster unit is within the loop (in the
endenarium). In this case the deck is a second/lower deck of the ship
described in Figure 16, and further compliments forces achieved there.
Figure i8 is a top view of a ship's (a) deck on which are four 0 plan
loops which use pinch constrictions as their "action force" catchers. The
thruster and screen positions are staggered (2 left, and 2 right) to ensure
equivalent force results. The motor unit of each thruster unit is within
the loop (in the endenarium). In this case the fore and aft 0 loops are
mounted upon turrets.
Figure 19 is a top view of a ship's (b) deck on which are four 0 plan
loops which use pinch constrictions as their "action force" catchers. The
thruster and screen positions are staggered (2 left, and 2 right) to ensure
equivalent force results. The motor unit of each thruster unit is within
the loop (in the endenarium). In this case the deck is a second/lower
deck of the ship described in Figure 16, and further compliments forces
achieved there. In this case the fore and aft 0 loops are mounted upon
turrets.
Figure 20 is a top view of a ship's (a) deck on which are four 0 plan
loops which use pinch constrictions as their "action force" catchers. The
thruster and pinch positions are staggered (2 left, and 2 right) to ensure
equivalent force results. The motor units of each thruster unit is within
the loop (in the endenarium). In this case the fore and aft 0 loops are
mounted upon turrets. The fore turret is redirected such that the ship's
bow will swing to starboard, while the aft turret is redirected such that
the ship's stern will swing to port; thus allowing a more abrupt turning
radius.
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Figure 21 is a top view of a ship's (b) deck on which are four 0 plan
loops which use pinch constrictions as their "action force" catchers. The
thruster and pinch positions are staggered (2 left, and 2 right) to ensure
equivalent force results. The motor units of each thruster unit is within
the loop (in the endenarium). In this case the deck is a second/lower
deck of the ship described in Figure 16, and further compliments forces
achieved there. In this case the fore and aft 0 loops are mounted upon
turrets. The fore turret is redirected such that the ship's bow will swing
to starboard, while the aft turret is redirected such that the ship's stern
will swing to port; thus allowing a more abrupt turning radius.
Figure 22 is a side view in section of two ship's decks wherein two loops
- one over another - function in apposition to one another. The loops
utilize grid works as the 'action force' catching apparatus. The power
source for each of the loop systems is a motor within the loop and is
adjacent to a transfer wheel which sends power to the rim drive
propellers.
Figure 23 is a side view in section of two ship's decks wherein two loops
- one over another - function in apposition to one another. The loops
utilize pinch points (brief constrictions within the route of the river
fluid) half-way around the loop as the 'action force' catching apparatus.
The power source for each of the loop systems is a motor within the
loop and adjacent to the rim drive propeller, and sends power directly to
the rim drive.
Figure 24i5 a side view in section of two ship's decks wherein two loops
- one over another - function in apposition to one another. The loops
utilize grid works half-way around the loop as the 'action force' catching
apparatus. The power source for each of the loop systems is a motor
within the loop and adjacent to the rim drive propeller, and sends power
directly to the rim drive.
Figure 25 is a side view in section of two ship's decks wherein two loops
- one over another - function in apposition to one another. Each loop
utilizes a holed shield half-way around the loop as the 'action force'
catching apparatus. The power source for each of the loop systems is a
motor within the loop and adjacent to the rim drive propeller, and sends
power directly to the rim drive.
Figure 26 is a plan view in section of a "D" plan loop in greater detail
than above, where the action force and reaction force are indicated as
being in harmony with one another, and the resulting imposed
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direction of the vehicle being the same. This loop is, in itself, capable of
imposing directional force to the vehicle.
Figure 27 is a top view of a ship's deck wherein is a matrix of fourteen
"0" loops in section, each of which uses a pinch point as its action force
catching apparatus. [for the sake of clarity the power motors are not
shown] Note that opposite loops also have opposite/complimentary
river directions, and the catch points are likewise opposite.
Figure 28 is a top view of a ship's deck wherein is a matrix of fourteen
"0" loops in section, each of which uses a grid work as its action force
catching apparatus. [for the sake of clarity the power motors are not
shown] Note that opposite loops also have opposite/complimentary
river directions, and the catch points are likewise opposite.
Figure 29 is a top view of a ship's deck wherein is a matrix of fourteen
"0" loops in section, each of which uses a pinch point as its action force
catching apparatus. [for the sake of clarity the power motors are not
shown] Note that opposite loops also have opposite/complimentary
river directions, and the catch points are likewise opposite. In this case
double propeller units are used.
Figure 30 is a top view of a ship's deck wherein is a matrix of fourteen
"0" loops in section, each of which uses a grid work as its action force
catching apparatus. [for the sake of clarity the power motors are not
shown] Note that opposite loops also have opposite/complimentary
river directions, and the catch points are likewise opposite.
Figure 31 is a top view of a ship's deck wherein is a matrix of fourteen
"0" loops in section, each of which uses an extended constriction as its
action force catching apparatus. [motors are located within the loop in
the fore and aft pairings, but are between the loop pairings for the five
pairings between them and service such pairings jointly] Note that
opposite loops also have opposite/complimentary river directions, and
the catch points are likewise opposite. Note also that the loops fore and
aft are secured to turrets/turntables.
Figure 32 is a top view of a ship's deck wherein is a matrix of fourteen
"D" loops in section, each of which uses a cross pipe as its action force
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catching apparatus. [motors are located within the loop in the fore and
aft pairings, but are between the loop pairings for the five pairings
between them and service such pairings jointly] Note that opposite
loops also have opposite/complimentary river directions, and the catch
points are likewise opposite. Note also that the loops fore and aft are
secured to turrets/turntables and have counterweights installed for
turret balance.
Figure 33 is a top view of a ship's deck wherein is a matrix of fourteen
"0" loops in section, each of which uses an extended constriction as its
action force catching apparatus. [motors are located within the loop in
the fore and aft pairings, but are between the loop pairings for the five
pairings between them and service such pairings jointly] Note that
opposite loops also have opposite/complimentary river directions, and
the catch points are likewise opposite. Note also that the loops fore and
aft are secured to turrets/turntables. In this case a turn to starboard is
facilitated by turning the fore turrets in one way and the aft turrets in
the opposite way, thereby achieving a more abrupt turn
Figure 34 is a top view of a ship's deck wherein is a matrix of fourteen
"D" loops in section, each of which uses a cross pipe as its action force
catching apparatus. [motors are located within the loop in the fore and
aft pairings, but are between the loop pairings for the five pairings
between them and service such pairings jointly] Note that opposite
loops also have opposite/complimentary river directions, and the catch
points are likewise opposite. Note also that the loops fore and aft are
secured to turrets/turntables and have counterweights installed for
turret balance.. In this case a turn to starboard is facilitated by turning
the fore turrets in one way and the aft turrets in the opposite way,
thereby achieving a more abrupt turn.
Figure 35 is a side view in section of two ship's decks wherein two loops
- one over another - function in apposition to one another. The loops
utilize pinch points (brief constrictions within the route of the river
fluid) half-way around the loop as the 'action force' catching apparatus.
The power source for each of the loop systems is a motor within the
loop and adjacent to the rim drive propeller, that sends power via
transfer wheels to the rim drive.
Figure 36 is a side view in section of two ship's decks wherein two loops
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- one over another - function in apposition to one another. The loops
utilize holed shields half-way around the loop as the 'action force'
catching apparatus. The power source for each of the loop systems is a
motor within the loop and adjacent to the rim drive propeller, that
sends power via transfer wheels to the rim drive.
Figure 37 is a side view in section of two ship's decks wherein two loops
- one over another - function in apposition to one another. The loops
utilize grid works half-way around the loop as the 'action force' catching
apparatus. The power source for each of the loop systems is a motor
within the loop and adjacent to the rim drive propeller, that sends
power via transfer wheels to the rim drive.
Figure 38 is a top view of a ship's deck carrying three D loops: two
which are in fixed state to send the ship forward; one which is secured
to a turret which (in this drawing) turns the ship to port, according to
the turn of the turret.
Figure 39 is a top view of a ship's deck carrying three D loops: two
which are in fixed state to send the ship forward; one which is secured
to a turret which (in this drawing) turns the ship to port, according to
the turn of the turret. In this case the cross pipe of each is constricted
relative to the size of the semicircular pipes, to further constitute a
catching element.
Figure 40 is a top view of an 0 loop which is actually an oval shape
comprised of several sections (as in Figure 1), but has a constricted
catching section that extends through about half of the circuit.
Figure 41 is a top view of an 0 loop plan (as in Figure 2) that has a
constricted catching section that extends through about half of the
circuit.
Figure 42 is a side view in section and in X-ray of a D plan loop in which
the semicircular pipe is round but the cross pipe has flat sides and is
relatively constricted relative to the semicircular pipes.
Figure 43 is a side view in section and in X-ray of a D plan loop in which
the semicircular pipe and the cross pipe both have flat sides. This design
also features steps over and across the constricted cross pipe which
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allow for easier access to the void within the loop wherein is housed the
power source.
The travel system unit illustrated in Figure 1 comprises a closed loop in
the form of a large oval (or round) pipe 4, which is juxtaposed to
another (not shown in this iteration) on a horizontal plane. Each loop
contains a rim driven thruster 9 which pushes a 'river' of water 21 (or
other fluid) via impeller blades 14 in a closed circuit. At a point halfway
around the circuit the fluid encounters a choke point 25 which receives
'action' force of the fluid.
The rim driven thruster is motivated by a power source io [not shown.]
whose power is sent via sprocket chain from the power source io to the
rim drive 9.
The resulting flow direction 18 produces a contrary 'reaction' effect on
the support structure of the carrying vessel/ship. Both the action force
and the reaction force are consequently in like direction and the vessel
supporting the loop must respond accordingly in an imposed direction
19 in common to both forces.
Note that while this unit can itself propel a vehicle, it is recommended
that it be used as one of a mirror pair of such units in order to assure
equalized thrust.
Note also that the advantage to using an 0 plan loop rather than a D
plan, is that vehicle direction may be changed/reversed simply by
changing/reversing the propeller direction of the thrusters. A
disadvantage is that it consumes more deck area.
Figure 2 is a top view of an "0" plan embodiment showing a complete
loop in which the catcher/receiver of the action force is a screen 24
instead of a pinch point.
The travel system illustrated in Figure 3A comprises a pair of closed
loops in the form of two large round pipes 21 in cross section, each
juxtaposed to the other on a horizontal plane. Each loop contains a rim
driven thruster 9 which pushes water (or other fluid) 21 via impeller
blades 14 in a closed circuit. The two loops are essentially the same in
nature except that the obstacle halfway around each loop is a grid 24
instead of a choke point constriction.
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The travel system illustrated in Figure 3B comprises a pair of closed
loops in the form of two large round pipes ii in over view, each
juxtaposed to the other on a horizontal plane. Each loop contains a rim
driven thruster 9 which pushes water (or other fluid) 21 via impeller
blades 14 in a closed circuit. The two loop thrusters are powered by a
motor lo in common, and are essentially the same in nature except that
the obstacle halfway around each loop is a grid 24 instead of a choke
point constriction.
Figure 4A is a cross section of an "0" plan loop where the constriction
mass occurs (whether as brief choke point 25, or as sustained choke
mass 39) and the necessary action force is received in like direction as
the reaction force.
Figure 4B is a top view of the "0" plan loop (in Figure 4A) where the
constriction mass occurs (whether as brief choke point 25, or as
sustained choke mass 39) and the necessary action force is received in
like direction as the reaction force.
Figure 5 is a cross section of an "0" plan loop where the obstacle occurs
in the form of a choke point 25 and the necessary action force is received
in like direction as the reaction force. In this case each loop thruster 9
has its own source of power io which is located amidships and outside
each loop.
Figure 6 is a cross section of an "0" plan loop where the obstacle occurs
in the form of a choke point, and the necessary action force is received
in like direction as the reaction force. In this case each loop thruster 9
has its own source of power io which is located amidships, but within
the loop void 7. The motor sends power to the rim drive via a sprocket
chain 23.
Figure 7 is a cross section of an "0" plan loop where the obstacle occurs
in the form of a choke point 25, and the necessary action force is
received in like direction as the reaction force. In this case each loop
thruster 9 has its own source of power io which is located athwart, but
within the loop void 7. The motor sends power to the rim drive via a
sprocket chain 23.
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Figure 8 is a cross section of a pinch/choke point 25 found in an 0 plan
loop.
Figure 9 is a cross section of a holed shield 36 found in an 0 plan loop
instead of a pinch point, or a grid.
Figure io is a cross section of a grid 24 found in an 0 plan loop instead
of a pinch point or a holed shield.
Figure ii is a plan view of a pair of "0" plan loops (as exist in Figures 1,
2, 3) where each loop thruster 9 has its own dedicated power source io
located outside the void 7 of each loop. In this case the thrusters 9 are
athwart and the choke points 25 are amidships.
Figure 12 is a top view of "D" plan loops 20 where the thrusters 9, found
athwart are each driven by its own power source io. The fluid agent is
directed first through low-resistance large pipes 1, and are slow flowing,
but at halfway must turn and enter a cross pipe 2 and become fast
flowing 21. At this point the 'action' force is received to compliment the
reaction force: 19.
Figure 13 is a top view of "D" plan loops 21 where the power source io is
located amidships and is used by both of the loop thrusters 9. The
constricted cross pipes 2 ensure sufficient resistance that "action" and
"reaction" forces will be received accordingly.
Figure 141s a plan view of a ship's second deck 22a carrying four 0 plan
loops of a larger size, and employing a grid element 24 for each of the
loops. The power source [not shown] in this instance is within the loop
void 7. The thruster drivers 9 are staggered in position to allow balanced
thrust and stress constancy.
Figure 15 is a plan view of a ship's third deck 22b carrying four 0 plan
loops of a larger size, and employing a grid element 24 - the which deck
plan might be on an under, or over, deck and afford offsetting weight
and stress distribution.
Figure 16 is a plan view of a ship's second deck 22a carrying four 0 plan
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loops of a larger size, and employing a choke element 25 for each of the
loops. The power source 10 in this instance is within the loop void 7. The
thruster drivers 9 are staggered in position to allow balanced thrust and
stress constancy. In this case the thrusters employ double/multiple
planes propeller units 46.
Figure 17 is a plan view of a ship's third deck 22b carrying four 0 plan
loops of a larger size, and employing a choke element 25 - the which
deck plan might be on an under, or over, deck and afford offsetting
weight and stress distribution. In this case the thrusters employ
double/multiple planes propeller units 46.
Figure 18 is a plan view of a ship's second deck 22a carrying four 0 plan
loops of a larger size, and employing a choke element 25 for each of the
loops. The power source 10 in this instance is within the loop void 7. The
thruster drivers 9 are staggered in position to allow balanced thrust and
stress constancy. In this case the bow and stern loops are fixed to turrets
32 which allow the loops to be turned when turning of the vessel is
sought.
Figure 1915 a plan view of a ship's third deck 2b carrying four 0 plan
loops of a larger size, and employing a choke element 25 - the which
deck plan might be on an under, or over, deck and afford offsetting
weight and stress distribution. In this case the the bow and stern loops
are fixed to turrets 32 which allow the loops to be turned when turning
of the vessel is sought.
Figure 20 is a plan view of a ship's second deck 22a carrying four 0 plan
loops of a larger size, and employing a choke element 25 for each of the
loops. The power source io in this instance is within the loop void 7. The
thruster drivers 9 are staggered in position to allow balanced thrust and
stress constancy. In this case the bow and stern loops are fixed to turrets
32: the bow loop is turned to send its force to starboard, while the stern
loop is turned to send its force to port, thus allowing a more abrupt
turning radius.
Figure 21 is a plan view of a ship's third deck 22b carrying four 0 plan
loops of a larger size, and employing a choke element 25 - the which
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deck plan might be on an under, or over, deck and afford offsetting
weight and stress distribution. In this case the the bow and stern loops
are fixed to turrets 32: the bow loop is turned to send its force to
starboard, while the stern loop is turned to send its force to port, thus
allowing a more abrupt turning radius.
Figure 22 is a cross section of a ship's decks wherein two decks 22 are
carrying 0 plan loops, and have independent power sources io which
are situated within each loop void 7. A connecting wheel 39 connects
power to each thruster 9. The loops are elevated on step decks 23 to
allow additional room for large power motors io. A grid barrier 24
receives the 'action' force.
Figure 23 is a cross section of a ship's decks 22 wherein two decks are
carrying 0 plan loops of a greater scale than what exists in Figure 22.
The loops are held to a constant/safe placement by chalks 8. In this case
sprocket chain 15 carries motor force from the source io to the rim
driver 40 of the thruster fins 14. The action force catcher is a choke
element 25.
Figure 2415 a cross section of a ship's decks 22 wherein two decks are
carrying 0 plan loops of a greater scale than what exists in Figure 22.
The loops are held to a constant/safe placement by chalks 8. In this case
sprocket chain 15 carries motor force from the source io to the rim
driver 40 of the thruster fins 14. The action force catcher is a grid
element 24.
Figure 25 is a cross section of a ship's decks 22 wherein two decks are
carrying 0 plan loops of a greater scale than what exists in Figure 22.
The loops are held to a constant/safe placement by chalks 8. In this case
sprocket chain 15 carries motor force from the source io to the rim
driver 40 of the thruster fins 14. The action force catcher is a holed
shield element 36.
Figure 26 is a plan view in section of a single D plan loop. A motor io
sends power via sprocket chain 15 to a transfer set of wheels 34 which in
turn send power to a rim thruster 9. The thruster send fluid 18 through
a relatively large semicircular pipe i to a relatively small cross pipe 2, at
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which point "action" force 44 is received and transferred to the vessel to
which it is attached. At the other end of the cross pipe 2 the "rection"
force 45 (from the thruster 9)is received in like direction 19.
Figure 27 is a plan view of a ship's deck carrying fourteen 0 plan loops.
Each carries its own power source [not shown]. The "0" loop plan
utilizes constriction/choke points 25 to catch the action of the fluid
flow 18. Choke points at bow 37 and stern 38 are offset from others to
further allow balance to the scheme. The resulting directing force 19 is
forward.
Figure 28 is a plan view of a ship's deck carrying fourteen 0 plan loops.
Each carries its own power source [not shown]. The "0" loop plan
utilizes grid barriers 24 to catch the action of the fluid flow 18. Grid
points at bow 37 and stern 38 are offset from others to further allow
balance to the scheme. The resulting directing force 19 is forward.
Figure 29 is a plan view of a ship's deck carrying fourteen 0 plan loops.
Each carries its own power source [not shown]. The "0" loop plan
utilizes constriction/choke points 25 to catch the action of the fluid
flow 18. Choke points at bow 37 and stern 38 are offset from others to
further allow balance to the scheme. The resulting directing force 19 is
forward. In this case multiple adjacent propellers 46 are used.
Figure 30 is a plan view of a ship's deck carrying fourteen 0 plan loops.
Each carries its own power source [not shown]. The "0" loop plan
utilizes grid barriers 24 to catch the action of the fluid flow 18. Grid
points at bow 37 and stern 38 are offset from others to further allow
balance to the scheme. The resulting directing force 19 is forward. In
this case multiple adjacent propellers 46 are used.
Figure 31 is a plan view of a ship's deck carrying fourteen 0 plan loops.
Each carries its own power source [not shown]. The "0" loop plan
utilizes a sustained constriction/choke section 47 to catch the action of
the fluid flow 18. Bow 37 and stern 38 loops each have their own power
source, while the middle loop pairs share power from motors io
amidships. The bow and stern loops are also fixed to turrets 32. The
resulting directing force 19 is forward.
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Figure 32 is a plan view of a ship's deck carrying fourteen D plan loops.
Bow 37 and stern 38 loops each have their own power source, while the
middle loop pairs share power from motors io amidships. The bow and
stern loops are also fixed to turrets 32 and require counterweights 35
opposite the weight of the river fluid 18, etc. The resulting directing
force 19 is forward.
Figure 33 is a plan view of a ship's deck carrying fourteen 0 plan loops.
Each carries its own power source [not shown]. The "0" loop plan
utilizes a sustained constriction/choke section 47 to catch the action of
the fluid flow 18. Bow 37 and stern 38 loops each have their own power
source, while the middle loop pairs share power from motors io
amidships (as in Figure 31). The bow and stern loops are also fixed to
turrets 32. The vessel is turned to starboard this time owing to the
starboard turn of the bow 37 loops, and the port turn of the stern 38
loops.
Figure 34 is a plan view of a ship's deck carrying fourteen D plan loops.
Bow 37 and stern 38 loops each have their own power source, while the
middle loop pairs share power from motors io amidships. The bow and
stern loops are also fixed to turrets 32 and require counterweights 35
opposite the weight of the river fluid 18, etc. The vessel is turned to
starboard this time owing to the starboard turn of the bow 37 loops, and
the port turn of the stern 38 loops.
Figure 35 is a cross section of lower decks 22 of a ship, in which are held
0 plan loop sets: side by side, and over-and-under (on adjacent decks).
All the loop thrusters 9 are each powered by a motor io located within
each loop void 7. A transition set of wheels 34 tranfer the power from
the motor to the thruster 9. The "action" catcher in each is a choke point
25 found half way around the loop from its thruster.
Figure 36 is a cross section of lower decks 22 of a ship, in which are held
0 plan loop sets: side by side, and over-and-under (on adjacent decks).
All the loop thrusters 9 are each powered by a motor io located within
each loop void 7. A transition set of wheels 34 tranfer the power from
the motor to the thruster 9. The "action" catcher in each is a holed
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shield 36 found half way around the loop from its thruster.
Figure 37 is a cross section of lower decks 22 of a ship, in which are held
0 plan loop sets: side by side, and over-and-under (on adjacent decks).
All the loop thrusters 9 are each powered by a motor io located within
each loop void 7. A transition set of wheels 34 tranfer the power from
the motor to the thruster 9. The "action" catcher in each is a grid work
24 found half way around the loop from its thruster.
Figure 38 is a plan view of a vessel carrying three D plan loops. The loop
at the bow end 37 is mounted on a turret 32 which also carries an
offsetting counter weight 35, and is directed forty five degrees to port. In
this case the cross pipe 2 of the loop is the same diameter as the
semicircular pipe 1 and depends only on the abrupt change in flow
direction to catch the "action" force.
Figure 39 is a plan view of a vessel carrying three D plan loops. The loop
at the bow end 37 is mounted on a turret 32 which also carries an
offsetting counter weight 35, and is directed forty five degrees to port. In
this case the cross pipe 2 of the loop is a smaller diameter than the
semicircular pipe 1 and so contributes with the abrupt change in flow
direction to catch the "action" force.
Figure 40 is a plan view of an 0 plan loop (such as is illustrated in
Figure 1), in which half of the loop, beginning directly behind the
thruster 9, is constricted, thus affording further 'cause and effect' action
and reaction results in vehicle response.
However, this design prohibits the ability to change direction by
reversing the spin of the thruster 9.
Figure 41 is a plan view of an 0 plan loop (such as is illustrated in
Figure 2), in which half of the loop, beginning directly behind the
thruster 9, is constricted, thus affording further 'cause and effect' action
and reaction results in vehicle response.
However, this design prohibits the ability to change direction by
reversing the spin of the thruster 9.
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Figure 42 is a cross section in X-ray of a D plan loop in which the
semicircular pipe]. is round, but the cross pipe 2 has flat sides 42 and is
constricted relative to the semicircular pipe 1. The flat sides feature
allows such cross pipe to be built in place easier, and in this case also
allows steps 43 to be placed across the pipe to permit easier access to the
motor 10, which is within the loop void.
Figure 43 is a cross section in X-ray of a D plan loop in which the
semicircular pipe i and the cross pipe 2 both have flat sides 42. The
cross pipe is constricted relative to the semicircular pipe 1. The flat sides
feature allows the pipes to be built in place easier, and also allows steps
43 to be placed across the pipe to permit easier access to the motor
which is within the loop void 7.
Figure 44 is a partial cross section of a ship's decks 22 where a D plan
loop is mounted on one deck, and the power source io for the thruster 9
is mounted on a lower deck 22. Power is sent from the motor io to the
thruster 9 via sprocket chain 15 that reaches the thruster through let-
through holes 48 in the deck between them.
NOTE: an advantage to using the "0" plan circular loop having a short-
extent catch point halfway around is that the supportive vessel can be
placed into a "reverse" direction simply be reversing the direction of the
loop thruster.
An advantage of using the "D" plan semicircular loop is that less volume
of fluid is needed to fill each unit, and consequently less weight is
imposed on the vehicle. Such loops also require less deck area.
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VIAREA 111 parts list
1. Semicircular pipe (hose, tube)
2. Cross pipe/plenum
3. Pipe elbow
4. "0" loop plan (circular pipe design and river travel)
5. "D" loop plan (abrupt changes of fluid direction)
6. Fill valve/duct
7. Loop void (edenarium)
8. Support bracket or brace/chalks
9. Thruster (hydraulic pump) preferably rim driven
Power source for thruster
n. Pipe wall - external
12. Pipe wall - internal
13. Receiving wheel on rim drive section
14. Propeller fin/blade
15. Power transfer sprocket chain
16. Support step/deck (if stacking or stepping a pipe)
17. Fuselage
18. Flow direction of fluid (liquid or gas)
19. Imposed direction of supporting carriage/vessel/transport vehicle
20. Bulkhead
21. River
22. Deck
23. Half deck (pony deck)
24. Screen/grid point option (action force reception point) in 0 unit
25. Choke point/pinch option (action force reception point) in 0 unit
(constriction designed to minimize turbulence)
26. Thruster aft mass (reaction force reception point)
27. Vessel/ship/fuselage/shell
28. Pipe quarter section
29. Pipe pump section
30. Pipe catcher/impact section
31. Connecting element (bolt, nut, strap, fitting, etc.)
32. Turntable/turret
33. Drain duct
34. Transfer wheels set
35. Counter weight
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36. Holed shield (as action force reception point) in 0 loop
37. Bow of vessel
38. Stern of vessel
39. Power sending sprocket or gear
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40. Power receiving sprocket or gear
41. Passage way between systems
42. Flat side (of loop)
43. Step
44. Direction of action force
45. Direction of reaction force
46. Multiple (adjacent) planes propeller units (turbine)
47. Sustained choke section of loop
48. Chain let-through hole
49. Motor cowling
50. Shaft
51.
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