GB2441990A - Marine engine and stern drive anti-freeze jackets - Google Patents

Marine engine and stern drive anti-freeze jackets Download PDF

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GB2441990A
GB2441990A GB0618593A GB0618593A GB2441990A GB 2441990 A GB2441990 A GB 2441990A GB 0618593 A GB0618593 A GB 0618593A GB 0618593 A GB0618593 A GB 0618593A GB 2441990 A GB2441990 A GB 2441990A
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    • 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
    • B63H20/36—Transporting or testing stands ; Use of outboard propulsion units as pumps; Protection of power legs, e.g. when not in use
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B63—SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS; RELATED EQUIPMENT
    • B63B—SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS; EQUIPMENT FOR SHIPPING 
    • B63B17/00—Vessels parts, details, or accessories, not otherwise provided for
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B63—SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS; RELATED EQUIPMENT
    • B63H—MARINE PROPULSION OR STEERING
    • B63H21/00—Use of propulsion power plant or units on vessels

Abstract

The marine engine anti-freeze jacket 1 and the stem drive anti-freeze jacket 2 are insulated, waterproof and heated. The jackets fit around the engine and stem drive to protect them from damage that can be caused by freezing temperatures. The insulating effect of the jackets may be provided by an insulating fabric or material. The heating within the jackets may be provided by an electric power source triggered by a thermostat 3, to heat a wire or element within the jackets.

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Marine engine and stern drive anti-freeze Jacket.
During the cold winter months boat owners are faced with the task of ensuring their engines and outdrives are protected from serious damage that can be caused by freezing temperatures. Typical damage that can occur Is cracking to the engine block or stem drive housing.
Many boat owners protect against this by performing what is known as winterisation. This is normally performed by a qualified mechanic and once done would render the craft unusable until commissioned again (usually when the warmer months arrive).
For boat owners that wish to continue to use their craft throughout the whole year, the wintensation process is not an option. As winterisation is a time consuming and expensive procedure that wouldn't be practical to be performed after each time the craft was used.
However, for boat owners wishing to use their craft during the cold winter months the risks of serious mechanical damage would still be a problem.
For example, If a boat was used once every 3 weeks during the winter months and when not being used was parked up on a trailer, then conventional mechanical winterlsatlon would not be recommended. But during the period the boat is not being used, freezing temperatures could set in and damage the engine or stem drive.
To overcome these problems, this invention consists of a jacket to cover the engine and a jacket to cover the stem drive. These jackets are insulated and waterproof. The Invention Indudes an electrically heated version which features a frost thermostat and plug to connect to a domestic power supply. When temperatures dropped the thermostat would switch on and the jacket would become heated to protect against freezing.
The invention will now be described solely by way of example and with reference to the accompanying drawings in which: Figure 1 and figure 2 show the engine and stern drive anti-freeze jackets (side view). FIgure 1 shows the engine and stem drive under the jackets. Figure 2 shows the engine and stern drive hidden by the jackets fitted to them.
In figure 1, the engine anti-freeze jacket 1 is shown around the engine 10. There is a fastening strip 6 on each side to secure the jacket ensure a snug fit. Also In figure 1, the stern drive anti-freeze Jacket 2 is shown around the stem drive 7. Again there is a fastening strip 8 on each side to secure the jacket and ensure a snug fit.
The electrically heated version of the jackets will Include a mains electric plug 5, connected via an electric cable 4 to a frost sensing thermostat 3. The cable will then be connected to a heating element or wire within the jackets material. -3-.

Claims (3)

  1. Claims 1. A marine engine and stem drive anti-freeze jacket comprising
    a insulated, waterproof and heated jacket to cover marine engines and stern drives to protect against damage caused by freezing temperatures.
  2. 2. A jacket for marine engines and stem drives according to claim 1, in which the insulated means is provided by an insulating fabnc or material.
  3. 3. A jacket for marine engines and stern drives according to claim 1, in which the heated means is provided by an electric power source triggered by a thermostat to heat a wire or element within the jacket.
GB0618593A 2006-09-21 2006-09-21 Marine engine and stern drive anti-freeze jackets Withdrawn GB2441990A (en)

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WO2020094231A1 (en) * 2018-11-08 2020-05-14 Volvo Penta Corporation An outer drive protection arrangement

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US3587508A (en) * 1969-05-22 1971-06-28 James L Pearce Outdrive protective apparatus
US4998496A (en) * 1989-07-13 1991-03-12 Shaw Iii Herbert R Shroud for marine propulsion system
US6165033A (en) * 1999-12-03 2000-12-26 Cugini; Daniel J. Antifreeze circulating device

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US3587508A (en) * 1969-05-22 1971-06-28 James L Pearce Outdrive protective apparatus
US4998496A (en) * 1989-07-13 1991-03-12 Shaw Iii Herbert R Shroud for marine propulsion system
US6165033A (en) * 1999-12-03 2000-12-26 Cugini; Daniel J. Antifreeze circulating device

Cited By (3)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
WO2020094231A1 (en) * 2018-11-08 2020-05-14 Volvo Penta Corporation An outer drive protection arrangement
CN112969638A (en) * 2018-11-08 2021-06-15 沃尔沃遍达公司 External drive protection device
CN112969638B (en) * 2018-11-08 2023-08-01 沃尔沃遍达公司 External drive protection device

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