Outboard motor
US8303359B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 18, 2010 |
| Grant date | Nov 6, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 25, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB63H23/30
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An outboard motor includes a transmission mechanism mounted between an output shaft of an engine and a propeller drive shaft. The transmission mechanism includes a clutch. An oil pump for generating a hydraulic pressure so as to switch the clutch is disposed underneath a lowermost one of transmission gears closely thereto. An oil pan is disposed underneath the oil pump and is placed inside an exhaust channel of a gear case.
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