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Watercraft adjustable shaft spacing apparatus and related method of operation
| Application Number |
16953936 |
| Grant Number |
11286028 |
| Status |
In Force |
| Filing Date |
2020-11-20 |
| First Publication Date |
2022-03-29 |
| Grant Date |
2022-03-29 |
| Owner |
Platinum Marine Inc. (USA)
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| Inventor |
Woody, Clark M.
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Abstract
An outdrive for a marine vessel, such as a watercraft having an inboard engine, includes a standoff box configured to continuously provide power to the drive unit as the drive unit vertically moves from a raised mode to a lowered mode, thereby lowering a thrust point produced by a propeller, all while the watercraft is moving through water and while the propeller is producing thrust. The standoff box can include one or more idler gears that move via a system of brackets relative to an input gear and a transfer gear to maintain rotational engagement between the input gear and the transfer gear, which is joined with the drive unit to rotate the propeller. A related method also is provided.
IPC Classes ?
- B63H 23/06 - Transmitting power from propulsion power plant to propulsive elements with mechanical gearing for transmitting drive from a single propulsion power unit
- B63H 5/125 - Arrangements on vessels of propulsion elements directly acting on water of propellers movably mounted with respect to hull, e.g. adjustable in direction
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Watercraft adjustable shaft spacing apparatus and related method of operation
| Application Number |
15948062 |
| Grant Number |
10207785 |
| Status |
In Force |
| Filing Date |
2018-04-09 |
| First Publication Date |
2018-08-09 |
| Grant Date |
2019-02-19 |
| Owner |
Platinum Marine Inc. (USA)
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| Inventor |
Woody, Clark M.
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Abstract
An outdrive for a marine vessel, such as a watercraft having an inboard engine, is provided. The outdrive can include a standoff box joined with a drive unit having a driveshaft that rotates in response to rotation of an input shaft coupled to an engine within a hull of the watercraft. The drive unit includes a propeller shaft that rotates in response to rotation of the driveshaft, and an associated propeller. The drive unit is vertically movable from a raised mode to a lowered mode, in which the propeller shaft is a preselected distance from a bottom of the boat hull, thereby lowering a thrust point produced by the propeller, all while the watercraft is moving through water and while the propeller is producing thrust. A related method and standoff box are also provided.
IPC Classes ?
- B63H 20/18 - Transmission between propulsion power unit and propulsion element allowing movement of the propulsion element about a longitudinal axis, e.g. the through transom shaft
- B63H 21/14 - Use of propulsion power plant or units on vessels the vessels being motor-driven relating to internal-combustion engines
- B63H 23/06 - Transmitting power from propulsion power plant to propulsive elements with mechanical gearing for transmitting drive from a single propulsion power unit
- B63H 5/125 - Arrangements on vessels of propulsion elements directly acting on water of propellers movably mounted with respect to hull, e.g. adjustable in direction
- B63H 20/10 - Means enabling trim or tilt, or lifting of the propulsion element when an obstruction is hitControl of trim or tilt
- B63H 20/12 - Means enabling steering
- B63H 20/20 - Transmission between propulsion power unit and propulsion element with provision for reverse drive
- B63H 20/02 - Mounting of propulsion units
- B63H 20/14 - Transmission between propulsion power unit and propulsion element
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Watercraft adjustable shaft spacing apparatus and related method of operation
| Application Number |
15622757 |
| Grant Number |
09969476 |
| Status |
In Force |
| Filing Date |
2017-06-14 |
| First Publication Date |
2018-01-11 |
| Grant Date |
2018-05-15 |
| Owner |
Platinum Marine Inc. (USA)
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| Inventor |
Woody, Clark M.
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Abstract
An outdrive for a marine vessel, such as a watercraft having an inboard engine, is provided. The outdrive can include a standoff box joined with a drive unit having a driveshaft that rotates in response to rotation of an input shaft coupled to an engine within a hull of the watercraft. The drive unit includes a propeller shaft that rotates in response to rotation of the driveshaft, and an associated propeller. The drive unit is vertically movable from a raised mode to a lowered mode, in which the propeller shaft is a preselected distance from a bottom of the boat hull, thereby lowering a thrust point produced by the propeller, all while the watercraft is moving through water and while the propeller is producing thrust. A related method and standoff box are also provided.
IPC Classes ?
- B63H 5/125 - Arrangements on vessels of propulsion elements directly acting on water of propellers movably mounted with respect to hull, e.g. adjustable in direction
- B63H 20/18 - Transmission between propulsion power unit and propulsion element allowing movement of the propulsion element about a longitudinal axis, e.g. the through transom shaft
- B63H 21/14 - Use of propulsion power plant or units on vessels the vessels being motor-driven relating to internal-combustion engines
- B63H 23/06 - Transmitting power from propulsion power plant to propulsive elements with mechanical gearing for transmitting drive from a single propulsion power unit
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Watercraft adjustable shaft spacing apparatus and related method of operation
| Application Number |
15622796 |
| Grant Number |
09914518 |
| Status |
In Force |
| Filing Date |
2017-06-14 |
| First Publication Date |
2018-01-11 |
| Grant Date |
2018-03-13 |
| Owner |
Platinum Marine, Inc. (USA)
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| Inventor |
Woody, Clark M.
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Abstract
An outdrive for a marine vessel, such as a watercraft having an inboard engine, is provided. The outdrive can include a standoff box joined with a drive unit having a driveshaft that rotates in response to rotation of an input shaft coupled to an engine within a hull of the watercraft. The drive unit includes a propeller shaft that rotates in response to rotation of the driveshaft, and an associated propeller. The drive unit is vertically movable from a raised mode to a lowered mode, in which the propeller shaft is a preselected distance from a bottom of the boat hull, thereby lowering a thrust point produced by the propeller, all while the watercraft is moving through water and while the propeller is producing thrust. A related method and standoff box are also provided.
IPC Classes ?
- B63H 20/08 - Means enabling movement of the position of the propulsion element, e.g. for trim, tilt or steeringControl of trim or tilt
- B63H 20/18 - Transmission between propulsion power unit and propulsion element allowing movement of the propulsion element about a longitudinal axis, e.g. the through transom shaft
- B63H 21/14 - Use of propulsion power plant or units on vessels the vessels being motor-driven relating to internal-combustion engines
- B63H 23/06 - Transmitting power from propulsion power plant to propulsive elements with mechanical gearing for transmitting drive from a single propulsion power unit
- B63H 5/125 - Arrangements on vessels of propulsion elements directly acting on water of propellers movably mounted with respect to hull, e.g. adjustable in direction
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Watercraft adjustable shaft spacing apparatus and related method of operation
| Application Number |
15622819 |
| Grant Number |
09919782 |
| Status |
In Force |
| Filing Date |
2017-06-14 |
| First Publication Date |
2018-01-11 |
| Grant Date |
2018-03-20 |
| Owner |
Platinum Marine, Inc. (USA)
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| Inventor |
Woody, Clark M.
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Abstract
An outdrive for a marine vessel, such as a watercraft having an inboard engine, is provided. The outdrive can include a standoff box joined with a drive unit having a driveshaft that rotates in response to rotation of an input shaft coupled to an engine within a hull of the watercraft. The drive unit includes a propeller shaft that rotates in response to rotation of the driveshaft, and an associated propeller. The drive unit is vertically movable from a raised mode to a lowered mode, in which the propeller shaft is a preselected distance from a bottom of the boat hull, thereby lowering a thrust point produced by the propeller, all while the watercraft is moving through water and while the propeller is producing thrust. A related method and standoff box are also provided.
IPC Classes ?
- B63H 5/125 - Arrangements on vessels of propulsion elements directly acting on water of propellers movably mounted with respect to hull, e.g. adjustable in direction
- B63H 20/18 - Transmission between propulsion power unit and propulsion element allowing movement of the propulsion element about a longitudinal axis, e.g. the through transom shaft
- B63H 21/14 - Use of propulsion power plant or units on vessels the vessels being motor-driven relating to internal-combustion engines
- B63H 23/06 - Transmitting power from propulsion power plant to propulsive elements with mechanical gearing for transmitting drive from a single propulsion power unit
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Watercraft adjustable shaft spacing apparatus and related method of operation
| Application Number |
15464592 |
| Grant Number |
09758225 |
| Status |
In Force |
| Filing Date |
2017-03-21 |
| First Publication Date |
2017-09-12 |
| Grant Date |
2017-09-12 |
| Owner |
Platinum Marine Inc. (USA)
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| Inventor |
Woody, Clark M.
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Abstract
An outdrive for a marine vessel, such as a watercraft having an inboard engine, is provided. The outdrive can include an upper drive unit having a driveshaft that rotates in response to rotation of an input shaft coupled to an engine within a hull of the watercraft. The upper drive unit is movably joined with a lower drive unit, which includes a propeller shaft that rotates in response to rotation of the driveshaft, and an associated propeller. The lower drive unit is movable from a raised mode, in which it is adjacent the upper drive unit, to a lowered mode, in which it is a preselected distance from the upper drive unit, thereby lowering a thrust point produced by the propeller, all while the watercraft is moving through water and while the propeller is producing thrust. A related method and outdrive upper unit are also provided.
IPC Classes ?
- B63H 5/125 - Arrangements on vessels of propulsion elements directly acting on water of propellers movably mounted with respect to hull, e.g. adjustable in direction
- B63H 21/12 - Use of propulsion power plant or units on vessels the vessels being motor-driven
- B63H 23/06 - Transmitting power from propulsion power plant to propulsive elements with mechanical gearing for transmitting drive from a single propulsion power unit
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Watercraft adjustable shaft spacing apparatus and related method of operation
| Application Number |
15411511 |
| Grant Number |
09708045 |
| Status |
In Force |
| Filing Date |
2017-01-20 |
| First Publication Date |
2017-07-18 |
| Grant Date |
2017-07-18 |
| Owner |
Platinum Marine Inc. (USA)
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| Inventor |
Woody, Clark M.
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Abstract
An outdrive for a marine vessel, such as a watercraft having an inboard engine, is provided. The outdrive can include an upper drive unit having a driveshaft that rotates in response to rotation of an input shaft coupled to an engine within a hull of the watercraft. The upper drive unit is movably joined with a lower drive unit, which includes a propeller shaft that rotates in response to rotation of the driveshaft, and an associated propeller. The lower drive unit is movable from a raised mode, in which it is adjacent the upper drive unit, to a lowered mode, in which it is a preselected distance from the upper drive unit, thereby lowering a thrust point produced by the propeller, all while the watercraft is moving through water and while the propeller is producing thrust. A related method and outdrive upper unit are also provided.
IPC Classes ?
- B63H 5/125 - Arrangements on vessels of propulsion elements directly acting on water of propellers movably mounted with respect to hull, e.g. adjustable in direction
- B63H 20/18 - Transmission between propulsion power unit and propulsion element allowing movement of the propulsion element about a longitudinal axis, e.g. the through transom shaft
- B63H 21/14 - Use of propulsion power plant or units on vessels the vessels being motor-driven relating to internal-combustion engines
- B63H 23/06 - Transmitting power from propulsion power plant to propulsive elements with mechanical gearing for transmitting drive from a single propulsion power unit
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