Patent · US Expired

Stern drive

US4728308A · kind A · utility

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11References
2Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateDec 28, 1983
Grant dateMar 1, 1988
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Expiry dateDec 28, 2003

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB63H5/1252
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A drive mechanism for power boats having an inboard motor and a stern drive propeller mounting. The device includes a gimbaled propeller shaft housing located outboard of the transom. A gear pair mounted within the propeller shaft housing provides a lower propeller shaft relative to the hull of the boat without requiring a greater propeller shaft angle relative to the hull and without requiring a lowered inboard motor position.

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