Propeller protector
US5494465A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 21, 1994 |
| Grant date | Feb 27, 1996 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 21, 2014 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF02B61/045
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A propeller protector comprises a shield 18 which surrounds the aft face of the propeller and prevents access thereto. The shield 11 may be secured in position by guide surfaces which engage the lateral fins found on most outboard propeller drive shafts. The protector may be locked in position by a suitable strap.
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