Engine for outboard motor
US9816423B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 7, 2016 |
| Grant date | Nov 14, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 7, 2036 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02T10/12
- WIPO fieldEnvironmental technology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
An engine for an outboard motor is provided with an engine body, an intake system configured to supply combustion air to the engine body, an exhaust passage formed by connecting the engine body and the middle and lower units thereunder, a catalyst provided in the exhaust passage, and an air pump configured to supply secondary air to the upstream side of the catalyst. The air pump is driven by an electric motor.
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