Patent ID: 8584610
Filing Date: 2013-11-19
Classification: B63H

Abstract:
1. A rudder adapted to be mounted to the hull structure of a ship, the rudder comprising: a. a rudder member including a rudder stock rotatably connectable to a hull structure of a ship; b. a rudder gear connectable to the hull structure, the rudder gear including rudder teeth; c. a flap member pivotally connected to the rudder member, wherein the flap member includes a socket and a compressible component in the socket; and d. a flap gear including: wherein the compressible component permits axial movement of the rod in the socket to adjust alignment of the rudder gear and the flap gear, wherein the compressible component and the rod are arranged to maintain the gear teeth and the rudder teeth aligned when the rudder member and the flap member are misaligned, thereby enabling operation of the rudder when the rudder stock is bent sideways, fore or aft.