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Propulsion devices having electric motors for marine vessels and methods for making the same

US12134450B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 8, 2021
Grant dateNov 5, 2024
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Expiry dateApr 13, 2043

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB63H2005/075
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A propulsion device for rotating a propulsor to propel a marine vessel. The propulsion device includes a drive housing having a cavity that extends along a first central axis. A motor is positioned within the cavity. The motor rotates a shaft extending along a second central axis that is non-coaxial with the first central axis. The shaft is configured to rotate the propulsor to propel the marine vessel.

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