Outboard motors and exhaust systems for outboard motors
US8388393B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 3, 2010 |
| Grant date | Mar 5, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 2, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB63H21/32
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An outboard motor includes an internal combustion engine, a driveshaft housing, a molded adapter plate connecting the internal combustion engine and the driveshaft housing; and an elongated exhaust conduit conveying hot exhaust gas from the internal combustion engine, the exhaust conduit extending from a first end portion located proximate to the internal combustion engine to a second end portion located proximate to the driveshaft housing. The exhaust conduit and adapter plate are separate components.
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