Waterjet propulsion system and method for a marine vehicle
US8668533B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 8, 2011 |
| Grant date | Mar 11, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 9, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB63H2023/065
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A waterjet based propulsion system and method that utilizes more than one waterjet outlet port and controls the selective application of power to the waterjets with a splitter gearbox thereby improving the efficiency of the marine craft at low and high speeds.
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