Propulsion assembly and boat combination, boat propulsion method, and boat propulsion assembly
US11214345B2 · kind B2 · utility
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 22, 2019 |
| Grant date | Jan 4, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 22, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB63H20/08
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Combination of boat and outboard engine, in which at least one outboard engine is fastened to the transom of the boat in a prearranged position, the engine being mounted to translate along a path with at least one motion component having a vertical orientation in a direction away from or close to the waterline of the boat, that is, of smaller or greater propeller draft, and a motion component having a horizontal or longitudinal orientation in a direction away from or close to the transom of the boat.
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