Turbocharger configuration for an outboard motor
US7806110B1 · kind B1 · utility
15Cited by
15References
2Claims
0Family size
Assignee
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 11, 2007 |
| Grant date | Oct 5, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 9, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF02B37/02
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A marine propulsion device is provided with a turbocharger that is located above all, or at least a majority of, the cylinders of an engine. The exhaust gases are directed to one side of the engine and the compressed air is directed to an opposite side of the engine. The turbocharger is located at a rear portion of the engine behind the crankshaft.
Source: USPTO / EPO open patent data. Objective bibliographic and citation counts.