Personal watercraft with V-type engine
US5511505A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 10, 1994 |
| Grant date | Apr 30, 1996 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 10, 2014 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF01N2590/022
- WIPO fieldEnvironmental technology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A number of embodiments of small personal watercraft each embodying a V-type engine. Arrangements are shown wherein the engine is mounted either with its output shaft extending in a longitudinal direction or in a vertical direction. Various placements for the engine are disclosed and in all embodiments a straddle-type seat is incorporated for accommodating at least the rider and in some instances additional passengers. Various types of exhaust systems including watertrap devices are incorporated and the watercraft is provided with a pair of fuel tanks in several embodiments that are disposed in longitudinal alignment with the seat and on opposite sides thereof for improving balance.
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