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Watercraft hydraulic apparatus

US6416370B1 · kind B1 · utility

7Cited by
54References
38Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateDec 6, 2000
Grant dateJul 9, 2002
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Expiry dateDec 6, 2020

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB63H20/10
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A common fluid pressure supply apparatus (40) for a watercraft (10). A fluid interconnection apparatus interconnects the hydraulic fluid circuits operating the hydraulic transmission (18), power steering (30), and tilt-trim function (34) for an inboard/outboard stem drive (20) watercraft. A single fill vessel (104), oil cooler (82), and filter (126) are utilized for the common fluid pressure supply apparatus. The fluid interconnection apparatus may include the transmission housing reservoir (42).

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