Spray shield for surface-piercing gearcase
US8545280B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 15, 2011 |
| Grant date | Oct 1, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 17, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB63H20/285
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A marine drive has a lower drive unit including a gearcase with a vertical strut having a lower horizontal torpedo with an aft propeller. An anti-ventilation plate on the strut is spaced above the torpedo. A spray shield plate on the strut is spaced above the torpedo and below the anti-ventilation plate.
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