EP0816222A3 - Watercraft propulsion unit - Google Patents

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EP0816222A3
EP0816222A3 EP97110587A EP97110587A EP0816222A3 EP 0816222 A3 EP0816222 A3 EP 0816222A3 EP 97110587 A EP97110587 A EP 97110587A EP 97110587 A EP97110587 A EP 97110587A EP 0816222 A3 EP0816222 A3 EP 0816222A3
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propulsion unit
watercraft propulsion
bracket
casing
motor
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EP0816222A2 (en
EP0816222B1 (en
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Takahashi Hideaki
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Yamaha Motor Electronics Co Ltd
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Moriyama Kogyo KK
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Priority claimed from JP18815396A external-priority patent/JP3698819B2/en
Priority claimed from JP18815296A external-priority patent/JP3698818B2/en
Application filed by Moriyama Kogyo KK filed Critical Moriyama Kogyo KK
Publication of EP0816222A2 publication Critical patent/EP0816222A2/en
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B63—SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS; RELATED EQUIPMENT
    • B63H—MARINE PROPULSION OR STEERING
    • B63H23/00—Transmitting power from propulsion power plant to propulsive elements
    • B63H23/22—Transmitting power from propulsion power plant to propulsive elements with non-mechanical gearing
    • B63H23/24—Transmitting power from propulsion power plant to propulsive elements with non-mechanical gearing electric
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B63—SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS; RELATED EQUIPMENT
    • B63H—MARINE PROPULSION OR STEERING
    • B63H20/00—Outboard propulsion units, e.g. outboard motors or Z-drives; Arrangements thereof on vessels
    • B63H20/007—Trolling propulsion units

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  • Chemical & Material Sciences (AREA)
  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Combustion & Propulsion (AREA)
  • Mechanical Engineering (AREA)
  • Ocean & Marine Engineering (AREA)
  • Motor Or Generator Frames (AREA)
  • Connection Of Motors, Electrical Generators, Mechanical Devices, And The Like (AREA)

Abstract

A watercraft propulsion unit (4) comprises a bracket (6) mountable to a hull (2), a motor drive unit (8) mounted to the lower end of the bracket (6) and locatable in the body of water (7) and having an electric motor (23) provided with a motor case (27) for driving a propeller (24). Said motor drive unit (8) comprises a casing (16) forming an outer shell thereof and mounted to said bracket (6), and said electric motor (23) is accommodated in said casing (16) and mounted thereto.
EP19970110587 1996-06-27 1997-06-27 Watercraft propulsion unit Expired - Lifetime EP0816222B1 (en)

Applications Claiming Priority (6)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
JP18815396 1996-06-27
JP18815296 1996-06-27
JP188152/96 1996-06-27
JP188153/96 1996-06-27
JP18815396A JP3698819B2 (en) 1996-06-27 1996-06-27 Ship propulsion device
JP18815296A JP3698818B2 (en) 1996-06-27 1996-06-27 Ship propulsion device

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EP0816222A2 EP0816222A2 (en) 1998-01-07
EP0816222A3 true EP0816222A3 (en) 1999-02-10
EP0816222B1 EP0816222B1 (en) 2002-12-18

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EP19970110587 Expired - Lifetime EP0816222B1 (en) 1996-06-27 1997-06-27 Watercraft propulsion unit

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DE877254C (en) * 1949-11-29 1955-01-31 Pleuger K G Electric motor drive device for propellers or the like of ships
DE1100493B (en) * 1958-03-11 1961-02-23 Emil Anton Stiebling Electric outboard drive for boats
US3361215A (en) * 1966-10-17 1968-01-02 Robert E. Gayle Magnetic driving apparatus for electric fishing motors
US3723839A (en) * 1972-03-27 1973-03-27 Lowrance Electronics Mfg Trolling motor with steering means
US3906887A (en) * 1974-03-29 1975-09-23 Chris S Kappas Electric outboard motor
US3954082A (en) * 1973-09-04 1976-05-04 William G. Roller Motor housing for an electric trolling motor
US4296363A (en) * 1974-09-09 1981-10-20 Outboard Marine Corporation Speed selection for a direct current permanent magnet motor
US4559016A (en) * 1984-04-30 1985-12-17 Eaton Corporation Mounting and cooling arrangement for semiconductor switch of an electric outboard motor
JPS63251395A (en) * 1987-04-09 1988-10-18 Moriyama Kogyo Kk Electromotive outboard motor

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DE877254C (en) * 1949-11-29 1955-01-31 Pleuger K G Electric motor drive device for propellers or the like of ships
DE1100493B (en) * 1958-03-11 1961-02-23 Emil Anton Stiebling Electric outboard drive for boats
US3361215A (en) * 1966-10-17 1968-01-02 Robert E. Gayle Magnetic driving apparatus for electric fishing motors
US3723839A (en) * 1972-03-27 1973-03-27 Lowrance Electronics Mfg Trolling motor with steering means
US3954082A (en) * 1973-09-04 1976-05-04 William G. Roller Motor housing for an electric trolling motor
US3906887A (en) * 1974-03-29 1975-09-23 Chris S Kappas Electric outboard motor
US4296363A (en) * 1974-09-09 1981-10-20 Outboard Marine Corporation Speed selection for a direct current permanent magnet motor
US4559016A (en) * 1984-04-30 1985-12-17 Eaton Corporation Mounting and cooling arrangement for semiconductor switch of an electric outboard motor
JPS63251395A (en) * 1987-04-09 1988-10-18 Moriyama Kogyo Kk Electromotive outboard motor

Non-Patent Citations (2)

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Title
NN.: "No noise - no pollution outboard motor", ENGINEERING, MATERIALS AND DESIGN., vol. 17, no. 7, July 1973 (1973-07-01), LONDON GB, pages 33, XP002087454 *
PATENT ABSTRACTS OF JAPAN vol. 013, no. 045 (M - 792) 2 February 1989 (1989-02-02) *

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