GB2491433B - Outboard motor for a boat - Google Patents

Outboard motor for a boat

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GB2491433B
GB2491433B GB1205963.0A GB201205963A GB2491433B GB 2491433 B GB2491433 B GB 2491433B GB 201205963 A GB201205963 A GB 201205963A GB 2491433 B GB2491433 B GB 2491433B
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unit
cell
generator
engine
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GB2491433A (en
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Alan Kirkham
Steven Paul Newton
Joao Carlos Da Crus Branco
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Priority to PCT/GB2013/050780 priority patent/WO2013150272A1/en
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60W—CONJOINT CONTROL OF VEHICLE SUB-UNITS OF DIFFERENT TYPE OR DIFFERENT FUNCTION; CONTROL SYSTEMS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR HYBRID VEHICLES; ROAD VEHICLE DRIVE CONTROL SYSTEMS FOR PURPOSES NOT RELATED TO THE CONTROL OF A PARTICULAR SUB-UNIT
    • B60W20/00—Control systems specially adapted for hybrid vehicles
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F02—COMBUSTION ENGINES; HOT-GAS OR COMBUSTION-PRODUCT ENGINE PLANTS
    • F02B—INTERNAL-COMBUSTION PISTON ENGINES; COMBUSTION ENGINES IN GENERAL
    • F02B61/00—Adaptations of engines for driving vehicles or for driving propellers; Combinations of engines with gearing
    • F02B61/04—Adaptations of engines for driving vehicles or for driving propellers; Combinations of engines with gearing for driving propellers
    • F02B61/045—Adaptations of engines for driving vehicles or for driving propellers; Combinations of engines with gearing for driving propellers for marine engines
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B63—SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS; RELATED EQUIPMENT
    • B63B—SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS; EQUIPMENT FOR SHIPPING 
    • B63B34/00—Vessels specially adapted for water sports or leisure; Body-supporting devices specially adapted for water sports or leisure
    • B63B34/26—Accessories for canoes, kayaks or the like
    • 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
    • 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
    • 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
    • B63H21/20—Use of propulsion power plant or units on vessels the vessels being powered by combinations of different types of propulsion units
    • 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
    • B63H21/20—Use of propulsion power plant or units on vessels the vessels being powered by combinations of different types of propulsion units
    • B63H2021/202—Use of propulsion power plant or units on vessels the vessels being powered by combinations of different types of propulsion units of hybrid electric type
    • B63H2021/205—Use of propulsion power plant or units on vessels the vessels being powered by combinations of different types of propulsion units of hybrid electric type the second power unit being of the internal combustion engine type, or the like, e.g. a Diesel engine
    • 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
    • B63H21/21—Control means for engine or transmission, specially adapted for use on marine vessels
    • B63H2021/216—Control means for engine or transmission, specially adapted for use on marine vessels using electric control means
    • Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
    • Y02—TECHNOLOGIES OR APPLICATIONS FOR MITIGATION OR ADAPTATION AGAINST CLIMATE CHANGE
    • Y02T—CLIMATE CHANGE MITIGATION TECHNOLOGIES RELATED TO TRANSPORTATION
    • Y02T70/00—Maritime or waterways transport
    • Y02T70/50—Measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions related to the propulsion system
    • Y02T70/5218—Less carbon-intensive fuels, e.g. natural gas, biofuels
    • Y02T70/5236—Renewable or hybrid-electric solutions

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  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Mechanical Engineering (AREA)
  • Chemical & Material Sciences (AREA)
  • Combustion & Propulsion (AREA)
  • Ocean & Marine Engineering (AREA)
  • General Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Automation & Control Theory (AREA)
  • Transportation (AREA)
  • Connection Of Motors, Electrical Generators, Mechanical Devices, And The Like (AREA)
  • Control Of Vehicle Engines Or Engines For Specific Uses (AREA)
  • Control Of Eletrric Generators (AREA)

Abstract

An outboard propulsion unit 2 is provided which comprises a chassis suitable for being attached to the stern of a kayak. The unit comprises a four stroke fuel consuming engine 12, a generator 14 and at least one electrical cell 16. The engine 12 drives the generator 14, which is electrically connected to the electrical cell 16. A sensor 22 is provided for detecting when the level of energy in the electrical cell 16 drops below a given threshold. A starter 18 is provided in communication with the sensor 22 for starting the engine 12 when the drop in energy levels is detected, for the generator 14 to boost the energy levels of the cell 16. The unit also comprises a propeller assembly (28 see fig 2) mounted via a telescopic shaft (40 see fig 2) and including a propeller (26 see fig 2) and a brushless electric motor (30 see fig 2) powered by the electric cell 16 for driving the propeller (26). The invention also comprises a kayak, comprising the outboard propulsion unit 2. The unit 2 functions as a series hybrid and enables power to last for longer than an outboard motor which is simply battery powered.
GB1205963.0A 2012-04-03 2012-04-03 Outboard motor for a boat Expired - Fee Related GB2491433B (en)

Priority Applications (2)

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GB1205963.0A GB2491433B (en) 2012-04-03 2012-04-03 Outboard motor for a boat
PCT/GB2013/050780 WO2013150272A1 (en) 2012-04-03 2013-03-26 Outboard motor for a boat

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GB201205963D0 GB201205963D0 (en) 2012-05-16
GB2491433A GB2491433A (en) 2012-12-05
GB2491433B true GB2491433B (en) 2013-06-12

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US20080113570A1 (en) * 2006-11-10 2008-05-15 Yamaha Hatsudoki Kabushiki Kaisha Control apparatus for outboard motor, and marine vessel running support system and marine vessel using the same
US7637790B1 (en) * 2008-01-04 2009-12-29 Orlando Guerra Outboard propulsion system for vessels
US20100248562A1 (en) * 2009-03-26 2010-09-30 Suzuki Motor Corporation Hybrid outboard motor
US20110195618A1 (en) * 2010-02-08 2011-08-11 Brunswick Corporation Systems and Methods for Controlling Battery Performance in Hybrid Marine Propulsion Systems

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DE502009000376D1 (en) * 2008-07-16 2011-03-31 Torqeedo Gmbh Mount for an outboard motor
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Patent Citations (7)

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Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US6396161B1 (en) * 2000-04-17 2002-05-28 Delco Remy America, Inc. Integrated starter alternator troller
US20070202755A1 (en) * 2006-02-27 2007-08-30 Honda Motor Co., Ltd. Outboard motor
EP1897801A2 (en) * 2006-09-11 2008-03-12 Yamaha Marine Kabushiki Kaisha Hybrid-type watercraft propulsion system and its operating method
US20080113570A1 (en) * 2006-11-10 2008-05-15 Yamaha Hatsudoki Kabushiki Kaisha Control apparatus for outboard motor, and marine vessel running support system and marine vessel using the same
US7637790B1 (en) * 2008-01-04 2009-12-29 Orlando Guerra Outboard propulsion system for vessels
US20100248562A1 (en) * 2009-03-26 2010-09-30 Suzuki Motor Corporation Hybrid outboard motor
US20110195618A1 (en) * 2010-02-08 2011-08-11 Brunswick Corporation Systems and Methods for Controlling Battery Performance in Hybrid Marine Propulsion Systems

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