Method and apparatus for assembling a marine propulsion system in a marine vessel
US7354324B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 6, 2006 |
| Grant date | Apr 8, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 6, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB63H21/30
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A marine propulsion system is configured to be preassembled prior to the attachment of a marine engine to the marine vessel. In other words, the marine engine is attached to a transom plate, a gimbal ring, and a bell housing prior to insertion of the engine into the marine vessel. The subassembly is then moved rearwardly to cause the bell housing, gimbal ring, and portion of the transom, bracket to pass through a preformed opening in the transom. Subsequently, a transom ring is attached to the transom bracket to affix the subassembly to the transom. Then a marine drive unit is attached to the bell housing.
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