Patent ID: 8925665
Filing Date: 2015-01-06
Classification: B60V

Abstract:
1. An apparatus for controlling the propulsion and direction of an air cushion vehicle comprising: a housing; a first vane pivotally coupled to the housing and pivotable about a first axis, a gap formed between the first vane and housing to form a flow channel to permit the flow of air there between; a second vane assembly including at least one second vane disposed within the first vane, the second vane assembly is pivotally coupled to the first vane and pivotal about a second axis, the second axis being orthogonal to the first axis; and a first actuator operably coupled to the first vane and a second actuator operably coupled to the second vane assembly, wherein the first actuator pivots the first vane and the second vane assembly about the first axis and the second actuator pivots the second vane assembly relative to the first vane and about the second axis to control the flow of air through the housing.