Marine engine rigging system
US8858280B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 31, 2011 |
| Grant date | Oct 14, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 15, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB63H2020/008
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An outboard engine has a cowling defining an engine compartment, an internal combustion engine disposed at least in part in the engine compartment, a driveshaft operatively connected to the internal combustion engine, and one of a propeller and an impeller operatively connected to the driveshaft. The one of the propeller and the impeller rotates about an axis that is angled relative to the driveshaft. A device is disposed inside the engine compartment. A box is disposed outside the engine compartment and is operatively connected to the engine compartment. A line has a portion disposed inside the box and an end operatively connected to the device. An outboard engine having a box disposed outside the engine compartment and operatively connected to the bracket is also disclosed. A watercraft having the outboard engine is also disclosed.
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