Marine drives having accessible cowling interior and battery
US12240578B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 26, 2022 |
| Grant date | Mar 4, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 17, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60L2200/32
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A marine drive is for propelling a marine vessel. The marine drive has a propulsor configured to generate a thrust force in a body of water, an electric motor which powers the propulsor, a battery having a battery port for outputting battery power, a supporting frame which supports the marine drive relative to marine vessel, the supporting frame having a frame interior which retains the batter, and a cowling on the supporting frame. The cowling has a first cowl portion and a second cowl portion which is movable relative to the first cowl portion into a closed position enclosing the supporting frame and the battery in a cowling interior and alternately into an open position providing access to the cowling interior enabling insertion and removal of the battery.
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