A magnetically coupled modular system 20 adapted to propel through an environment via body caudal fin (BCF) motion. The system comprises a plurality of modules 22 couplable together to maintain synchronous motion between the plurality of modules. Each module of adjacent modules of the plurality of modules comprises a housing having a curved end face. At least one module of the adjacent modules comprises a magnetic element 32 and 34 positioned proximate the curved end face of the respective module. A joint is formed between abutting curved end faces of the housings of the adjacent modules. A module for use within the modular system and a method of assembling the modular system is also disclosed.


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    Title :

    Magnetically coupled modular system


    Contributors:
    QING XIAO (author) / MARVIN WRIGHT (author)

    Publication date :

    2024-01-24


    Type of media :

    Patent


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English


    Classification :

    IPC:    B63H Schiffsantrieb oder Steuerung der Schiffe , MARINE PROPULSION OR STEERING / B63G OFFENSIVE OR DEFENSIVE ARRANGEMENTS ON VESSELS , Angriffs- oder Verteidigungsanordnungen auf Schiffen



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