VESSEL PROPULSION SYSTEM WITH CENTERING BEARING SURFACE
Patent Information
- Application Number
- DE602023003484
- Authority / Receiving Office
- DE · DE
- Patent Type
- Patents
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Priority Date
- 2022-09-30
- Filing Date
- 2023-09-28
- Publication Date
- 2025-05-14
- Estimated Expiration
- Not applicable · inactive patent
AI Technical Summary
Existing marine drive systems for vessels face challenges in minimizing drag, preventing biofouling, and efficiently charging batteries while sailing, particularly with fixed propellers that induce drag when not in use.
A marine drive system with a drive unit that can be adjusted between a parking position, where the propeller is concealed within the hull, and a drive position, where the propeller extends into the water, utilizing an inwardly extending flange and a complementary edge to secure the position, and resilient O-rings to connect the housing to the hull, reducing vibrations and drag.
The system effectively minimizes drag and biofouling when not in use, allows efficient battery charging while sailing, and reduces vibrations experienced by the hull, enhancing the driving experience.