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Suspension means for outboard engines

US4303401A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 22, 1980
Grant dateDec 1, 1981
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Expiry dateFeb 22, 2000

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF02B61/045
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Rubber bushings used in suspending an outboard engine are protected against thermal degradation by cooling them. Preferably the engine exhaust pipe is cooled near a supporting casing further to protect the bushings from overheating.

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