Counter rotating propeller pod electrical arrangement
US12371136B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 6, 2022 |
| Grant date | Jul 29, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 7, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB63H2005/1258
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The disclosure provides a pod propulsion system including first and second counter rotating propellers for providing thrust to propel a marine vessel. The pod propulsion system includes a first electric motor (i) for rotating the first propeller and (ii) electrically coupled to a first drive, the first drive being configured to control the first motor and a second electric motor (i) for rotating the second propeller and (ii) electrically coupled to a second drive, the second drive being configured to control the second motor. The first and second drives respectively control the first and second motors interdependently.
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