Torsion-bearing break-away mount for a marine drive
US7867046B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 7, 2008 |
| Grant date | Jan 11, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 1, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB63H2005/1256
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A marine drive has a break-away mount provided by hollowed-out threaded fasteners mounting first and second sections of the drive and breaking away in response to a given underwater impact against the second section to protect the first section and the vessel.
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