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Hydraulic thruster for vessel

US8382538B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateAug 9, 2010
Grant dateFeb 26, 2013
Priority date—
Expiry dateFeb 26, 2031

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB63H25/42
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A hydraulic thruster for vessel. The hydraulic thruster is intended for incorporation into a modular vessel thruster system, and is easily installed onto, and removed from, a vessel having such system. A housing is tiltably attached to a bracket, which in turn is removably mounted to a vessel. A cylinder is rigidly attached to the housing, and a tube is extensibly and rotatably disposed within the cylinder. A thrust means is disposed at a lower end of the tube. The instant thruster incorporates positive redundant down-tilt stop means, increased extension/retraction range, reduced shipping size, and means for securely and removably attaching the thruster to a vehicle deck.

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