Vertical axis drive system
US10392092B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 5, 2018 |
| Grant date | Aug 27, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 5, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF02B61/045
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The present invention relates to a drive system for outboard motors. The drive system comprises a combustion engine having a crankshaft adapted to rotate about a substantially vertical axis. The combustion engine further comprises a camshaft extending parallel to the vertical crankshaft. A high pressure fuel pump is provided for supplying high pressure fuels to the combustion cylinders. The high pressure fuel pump is directly driven by the camshaft.
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