Isolated motor pan for watercraft

a technology of motor pans and watercraft, which is applied in the direction of marine propulsion, vessel construction, propulsive elements, etc., can solve the problems of high vibration levels on the deck of watercraft, and reducing the enjoyment of watercraft passengers, so as to reduce the vibration transfer
US20050250393A1Inactive Publication Date: 2005-11-10BENNINGTON MARINE
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Authority / Receiving Office
US Β· United States
Current Assignee / Owner
BENNINGTON MARINE
Publication Date
2005-11-10
Estimated Expiration
Not applicable Β· inactive patent

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Abstract

A watercraft floating in water including a deck and a motor isolated from the deck. In an embodiment of the invention, the watercraft includes a frame comprising cross-members for supporting the deck. The watercraft further includes a dampening assembly connecting the motor to the components of the watercraft floating in the water while isolating the motor from the deck of the watercraft. The dampening assembly allows the vibrations generated by the motor to be transferred into the water in order to reduce the overall vibration in the deck.
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Description

[0001] This application is a continuation-in-part of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10 / 382,447 filed Mar. 6, 2003, the complete disclosure of which is hereby expressly incorporated by reference.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0002] 1. Field of the Invention

[0003] The present invention relates to the reduction in the transfer of vibration in watercraft. Specifically, the present invention relates to an increase in dampening of the vibrational energy generated by the motor.

[0004] 2. Description of the Prior Art

[0005] Generally, in the field of watercraft, the propulsion unit, or motor as it is commonly referred to, is mounted directly to the frame of the watercraft. Standard motor units, notably those of the outboard variety, are commonly known to vibrate, especially at low speeds. Traditionally, the direct mounting of the motor to the frame of the watercraft allows the transfer of vibrations from the motor directly into the deck of the watercraft, thereby creating high levels of vi...

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