Patent ID: 6572422
Filing Date: 2003-06-03
Classification: B63C,B63G,B63H,F42B

Abstract:
An assembly for an underwater vehicle, said assembly comprising:a motor; a duct assembly including a duct and a propeller mounted within said duct, said propeller being configured to be driven by said motor; a first actuator adapted to be connected to the vehicle, said first actuator being connected to said duct assembly and adapted to pivot said duct assembly with respect to the vehicle; and a coupling member adapted to be mounted to the vehicle and configured to pivotally receive a portion of said duct assembly, wherein said coupling member is joined to said portion of said duct assembly by at least one pin such that said duct assembly is pivotable about a first axis, and wherein said coupling member is adapted to be mounted to the vehicle by at least one pin such that said coupling member is pivotable about a second axis, said second axis being perpendicular to said first axis.