Splined and threaded shaft for marine drive
US10850822B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 27, 2019 |
| Grant date | Dec 1, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 30, 2039 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB63H20/14
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A propeller shaft includes a cylindrical outer surface having a series of external splines formed thereupon and having a series of external threads formed in the series of external splines. The series of external splines engages with a mating series of internal splines on a driven gear. The series of external threads engages with a mating series of internal threads on a nut that holds the driven gear axially in place on the propeller shaft. A shaft for a marine drive unit and a marine drive assembly are also described.
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