Outboard motors having transmissions with laterally offset input and output driveshafts
US10315747B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 9, 2016 |
| Grant date | Jun 11, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 10, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB63H20/002
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An outboard motor comprises an engine; an input driveshaft that is caused to rotate by the engine; an output driveshaft that extends parallel to and is laterally spaced apart from the input driveshaft; and a transmission that operatively connects the input driveshaft to the output driveshaft such that rotation of the input driveshaft causes rotation of the output driveshaft. The transmission is positionable into a forward gear in which forward rotation of the input driveshaft causes forward rotation of the output driveshaft, a reverse gear in which forward rotation of the input driveshaft causes reverse rotation of the output driveshaft, and neutral wherein forward rotation of the driveshaft does not cause rotation of the output driveshaft.
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