公开(公告)号：US07185599B1

公开(公告)日：2007-03-06

申请号：US11328641

申请日：2006-01-10

Applicant: John M. Griffiths ,  Wayne M. Jaszewski ,  George E. Phillips ,  Richard A. Davis

Inventor： John M. Griffiths ,  Wayne M. Jaszewski ,  George E. Phillips ,  Richard A. Davis

IPC: B63B21/56

CPC classification number: B63B1/12 ,  B63B35/665

Abstract: A pontoon boat is provided with a jet drive propulsion system in which an impeller is driven by an engine. The jet drive propulsion device is dirigible as a result of the fact that a nozzle of the device is rotatable about a generally vertical steering axis. The jet drive device can be supported below a deck of a pontoon boat and located between two flotation tubes of the pontoon boat. Alternative locations can also be used, such as within the structure of the flotation tubes themselves.

Abstract translation: 浮船提供有喷射驱动推进系统，其中叶轮由发动机驱动。 喷射驱动推进装置由于装置的喷嘴可围绕大致垂直的转向轴线旋转的事实而是不可触及的。 喷气驱动装置可以支撑在浮筒船的下方，位于浮船的两个浮选管之间。 也可以使用替代位置，例如在浮选管本身的结构内。

公开(公告)号：US07267588B1

公开(公告)日：2007-09-11

申请号：US11365175

申请日：2006-03-01

Applicant: John M. Griffiths ,  Richard A. Davis

Inventor： John M. Griffiths ,  Richard A. Davis

IPC: B63H5/125

CPC classification number: B63H21/265

Abstract: A steering system for a marine vessel is provided with a connecting link attached to first and second marine propulsion devices. The connecting link is selectively disposable in first and second states of operation which either require synchronous rotation of the first and second marine propulsion devices or, alternatively, independent rotation of the two marine propulsion devices. This allows both marine propulsion devices to be operated by a single actuator or, alternatively, independent maneuvering of the two marine propulsion devices during certain types of docking procedures.

Abstract translation: 用于船舶的转向系统设置有连接到第一和第二船舶推进装置的连接连杆。 连接连杆在第一和第二操作状态下选择性地是一次性的，其需要第一和第二船舶推进装置的同步旋转，或者替代地，两个船用推进装置的独立旋转。 这允许船舶推进装置由单个致动器操作，或者在某些类型的对接程序期间独立地操纵两个船用推进装置。

公开(公告)号：US07182033B1

公开(公告)日：2007-02-27

申请号：US11328640

申请日：2006-01-10

Applicant: George E. Phillips ,  Wayne M. Jaszewski ,  John M. Griffiths ,  Richard A. Davis ,  Tom Yerby

Inventor： George E. Phillips ,  Wayne M. Jaszewski ,  John M. Griffiths ,  Richard A. Davis ,  Tom Yerby

IPC: B63B21/56

CPC classification number: B63B35/665 ,  B63B1/12

Abstract: A self-contained marine propulsion device is disposed within a container, or pod, that is removably attachable to an undersurface of a deck of a pontoon boat. An engine is contained within the container and connected in torque transmitting relation with the marine propulsion device which can be a sterndrive device or a jet drive device. The marine propulsion system is dirigible, with a portion that is rotatable about a generally vertical steering axis and is supported by the container which is attached to the deck of the pontoon boat.

Abstract translation: 独立的船用推进装置设置在容器或吊舱内，该容器或吊舱可拆卸地附接到浮筒船的甲板的下表面。 发动机容纳在容器内并且与船用推进装置的扭矩传递关系连接，船舶推进装置可以是船尾驱动装置或喷射驱动装置。 船舶推进系统是可拆卸的，其一部分可围绕大致垂直的转向轴线旋转，并且由附接到浮筒船的甲板的容器支撑。

公开(公告)号：US06808432B1

公开(公告)日：2004-10-26

申请号：US10620009

申请日：2003-07-15

Applicant: Richard A. Davis ,  George E. Phillips ,  Wayne M. Jaszewski ,  John M. Griffiths

Inventor： Richard A. Davis ,  George E. Phillips ,  Wayne M. Jaszewski ,  John M. Griffiths

IPC: B63H2110

CPC classification number: B63H20/285 ,  B63H20/32

Abstract: A cooling system for an out drive of a stern drive device draws water from a body of water in which a marine vessel is operated and conducts the water through a conduit to an outlet end that is configured to direct a stream of water into a space which is defined under a removably attachable cover and above a surface of a heat producing portion of the out drive. The cover contains a turbulently flowing stream of water in the space in order to more efficiently conduct the water in thermal communication with the outer surface of the heat producing portion. Return passages are provided between the cover and the surface of the out drive to allow water to return, under the influence of gravity, back to the body of water from which it was drawn.

Abstract translation: 用于船尾驱动装置的输出驱动的冷却系统从操作船舶的水体中吸取水，并将水通过导管传导到出口端，出口端构造成将水流引导到空气中 被限定在可移除地附接的盖子上并且在出口驱动器的发热部分的表面上方。 盖子在空间中包含湍流的水流，以便更有效地将与热产生部分的外表面热连通的水导入。 返回通道设置在盖和外驱动器的表面之间，以允许水在重力的作用下返回到被抽吸的水体。

公开(公告)号：US07175491B1

公开(公告)日：2007-02-13

申请号：US11120569

申请日：2005-05-03

Applicant: Richard A. Davis ,  Claus Bruestle ,  Wayne M. Jaszewski ,  George E. Phillips ,  John M. Griffiths

Inventor： Richard A. Davis ,  Claus Bruestle ,  Wayne M. Jaszewski ,  George E. Phillips ,  John M. Griffiths

IPC: B63H21/30

CPC classification number: B63H21/30 ,  B63H20/02

Abstract: A marine propulsion system is configured to be assembled, as one unitary structure, into a marine vessel. A transom attachment member is provided and is attachable to both an engine and a drive unit to form a single marine propulsion system structure which can be lowered into an opening formed in a transom of a marine vessel.

Abstract translation: 船舶推进系统被配置为作为一个整体结构组装成船舶。 提供了一个艉板连接构件并且可连接到发动机和驱动单元两者以形成单个船舶推进系统结构，该结构可以下降到形成在海洋船舶的横梁中的开口中。

公开(公告)号：US20120235395A1

公开(公告)日：2012-09-20

申请号：US13488037

申请日：2012-06-04

Applicant: Eric A. Davis ,  Brian P. Davis ,  Richard A. Davis

Inventor： Eric A. Davis ,  Brian P. Davis ,  Richard A. Davis

IPC: B60R7/00

CPC classification number: B62K19/46 ,  B60G3/06 ,  B60G3/20 ,  B60G7/001 ,  B60G11/15 ,  B60G2200/142 ,  B60G2200/144 ,  B60G2202/12 ,  B60G2202/24 ,  B60G2206/012 ,  B60G2206/10 ,  B60G2300/12 ,  B62D21/183 ,  B62D23/005 ,  B62D29/043 ,  B62K5/01 ,  Y10S180/908 ,  Y10T29/49622 ,  Y10T29/49826

Abstract: Various embodiments of reduced-size vehicles such as all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) and utility vehicles (UVs) are disclosed herein. In at least some embodiments, the vehicles include frames that are wider near the front and rear sections of the vehicles than within the mid-sections of the vehicles. This, in combination with the use of shock-absorbers that are substantially vertically oriented, allows for the opening-up of large interior cavities within the front and rear sections of the vehicles within which can be positioned large front and rear internal compartments that can provide storage/carrying capacity as well as added buoyancy for the vehicle, among other things. Also, in at least some embodiments, the vehicles can include special cooling and/or exhaust systems having components that are positioned substantially within the mid-sections of the vehicles, thus further increasing the amounts of space available for the cavities/compartments within the front and rear sections of the vehicles.

Abstract translation: 本文公开了诸如全地形车辆（ATV）和多用途车辆（UV）等小型车辆的各种实施例。 在至少一些实施例中，车辆包括在车辆的前部和后部部分比在车辆的中间部分内更宽的框架。 这结合使用基本上垂直定向的减震器，允许在车辆的前部和后部中敞开大的内部空腔，在该内部空腔内可以定位大的前后内部隔室，其可以提供 存储/承载能力以及车辆的增加浮力等等。 而且，在至少一些实施例中，车辆可以包括特殊的冷却和/或排气系统，其具有基本上位于车辆的中间部分内的部件，从而进一步增加可用于前部空腔/隔间的空间量 和后部车辆。

公开(公告)号：US08191930B2

公开(公告)日：2012-06-05

申请号：US13093404

申请日：2011-04-25

Applicant: Eric A. Davis ,  Brian P. Davis ,  Richard A. Davis

Inventor： Eric A. Davis ,  Brian P. Davis ,  Richard A. Davis

IPC: B62D21/00

CPC classification number: B62K19/46 ,  B60G3/06 ,  B60G3/20 ,  B60G7/001 ,  B60G11/15 ,  B60G2200/142 ,  B60G2200/144 ,  B60G2202/12 ,  B60G2202/24 ,  B60G2206/012 ,  B60G2206/10 ,  B60G2300/12 ,  B62D21/183 ,  B62D23/005 ,  B62D29/043 ,  B62K5/01 ,  Y10S180/908 ,  Y10T29/49622 ,  Y10T29/49826

Abstract: Various embodiments of reduced-size vehicles such as all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) and utility vehicles (UVs) are disclosed herein. In at least some embodiments, the vehicles include frames that are wider near the front and rear sections of the vehicles than within the mid-sections of the vehicles. This, in combination with the use of shock-absorbers that are substantially vertically oriented, allows for the opening-up of large interior cavities within the front and rear sections of the vehicles within which can be positioned large front and rear internal compartments that can provide storage/carrying capacity as well as added buoyancy for the vehicle, among other things. Also, in at least some embodiments, the vehicles can include special cooling and/or exhaust systems having components that are positioned substantially within the mid-sections of the vehicles, thus further increasing the amounts of space available for the cavities/compartments within the front and rear sections of the vehicles.

Abstract translation: 本文公开了诸如全地形车辆（ATV）和多用途车辆（UV）等小型车辆的各种实施例。 在至少一些实施例中，车辆包括在车辆的前部和后部部分比在车辆的中间部分内更宽的框架。 这结合使用基本上垂直定向的减震器，允许在车辆的前部和后部中敞开大的内部空腔，在该内部空腔内可以定位大的前后内部隔室，其可以提供 存储/承载能力以及车辆的增加浮力等等。 而且，在至少一些实施例中，车辆可以包括特殊的冷却和/或排气系统，其具有基本上位于车辆的中间部分内的部件，从而进一步增加可用于前部空腔/隔间的空间量 和后部车辆。

公开(公告)号：US20110198830A1

公开(公告)日：2011-08-18

申请号：US13093385

申请日：2011-04-25

Applicant: Eric A. Davis ,  Brian P. Davis ,  Richard A. Davis

Inventor： Eric A. Davis ,  Brian P. Davis ,  Richard A. Davis

IPC: B62D21/00 ,  B23P11/00

CPC classification number: B62K19/46 ,  B60G3/06 ,  B60G3/20 ,  B60G7/001 ,  B60G11/15 ,  B60G2200/142 ,  B60G2200/144 ,  B60G2202/12 ,  B60G2202/24 ,  B60G2206/012 ,  B60G2206/10 ,  B60G2300/12 ,  B62D21/183 ,  B62D23/005 ,  B62D29/043 ,  B62K5/01 ,  Y10S180/908 ,  Y10T29/49622 ,  Y10T29/49826

Abstract: Various embodiments of reduced-size vehicles such as all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) and utility vehicles (UVs) are disclosed herein. In at least some embodiments, the vehicles include frames that are wider near the front and rear sections of the vehicles than within the mid-sections of the vehicles. This, in combination with the use of shock-absorbers that are substantially vertically oriented, allows for the opening-up of large interior cavities within the front and rear sections of the vehicles within which can be positioned large front and rear internal compartments that can provide storage/carrying capacity as well as added buoyancy for the vehicle, among other things. Also, in at least some embodiments, the vehicles can include special cooling and/or exhaust systems having components that are positioned substantially within the mid-sections of the vehicles, thus further increasing the amounts of space available for the cavities/compartments within the front and rear sections of the vehicles.

Abstract translation: 本文公开了诸如全地形车辆（ATV）和多用途车辆（UV）等小型车辆的各种实施例。 在至少一些实施例中，车辆包括在车辆的前部和后部部分比在车辆的中间部分内更宽的框架。 这结合使用基本上垂直定向的减震器，允许在车辆的前部和后部中敞开大的内部空腔，在该内部空腔内可以定位大的前后内部隔室，其可以提供 存储/承载能力以及车辆的增加浮力等等。 而且，在至少一些实施例中，车辆可以包括特殊的冷却和/或排气系统，其具有基本上位于车辆的中间部分内的部件，从而进一步增加可用于前部空腔/隔间的空间量 和后部车辆。

公开(公告)号：US20110195620A1

公开(公告)日：2011-08-11

申请号：US13026203

申请日：2011-02-11

Applicant: Eric A. Davis ,  Richard A. Davis

Inventor： Eric A. Davis ,  Richard A. Davis

IPC: B63H20/14 ,  B63H23/00

CPC classification number: B63H20/02 ,  B63B35/14 ,  B63H5/10 ,  B63H20/00 ,  B63H20/06 ,  B63H20/10 ,  B63H20/12 ,  B63H20/14 ,  B63H20/24 ,  B63H20/28 ,  B63H20/285 ,  B63H20/32 ,  B63H20/34 ,  B63H21/17 ,  B63H23/02 ,  B63H23/30 ,  B63H2020/003 ,  F02B61/045 ,  F02B67/04 ,  Y10S903/902

Abstract: An outboard motor for a marine vessel application, and related methods of making and operating same, are disclosed herein. In at least one embodiment, the outboard motor includes a horizontal-crankshaft engine in an upper portion of the outboard motor, positioned substantially positioned above a trimming axis of the outboard motor. In at least another embodiment, first, second and third transmission devices are employed to transmit rotational power from the engine to one or more propellers at a lower portion of the outboard motor. In at least a further embodiment, the outboard motor is made to include a rigid interior assembly formed by the engine, multiple transmission devices, and a further structural component. In further embodiments, the outboard motor includes numerous cooling, exhaust, and/or oil system components, as well as other transmission features.

Abstract translation: 本文公开了用于船舶应用的舷外马达及其相关的制造和操作方法。 在至少一个实施例中，舷外马达包括在舷外马达的上部中的大致位于舷外马达的修整轴线上方的水平曲轴发动机。 在至少另一个实施例中，采用第一，第二和第三传动装置将旋转动力从发动机传递到舷外马达的下部的一个或多个螺旋桨。 在至少另一个实施例中，舷外马达制成包括由发动机形成的刚性内部组件，多个传动装置和另外的结构部件。 在另外的实施例中，舷外马达包括许多冷却，排气和/或油系统组件以及其他传动特征。

公开(公告)号：US07954314B1

公开(公告)日：2011-06-07

申请号：US11219948

申请日：2005-09-06

Applicant: Claus Bruestle ,  Richard A. Davis

Inventor： Claus Bruestle ,  Richard A. Davis

IPC: F01N3/00

CPC classification number: F01N13/001 ,  F01N3/2839 ,  F01N2590/021

Abstract: An engine is provided with a cavity so that a catalyst member can be contained within the engine when an engine head portion is attached to an engine block portion. This attachment of the engine head portion and engine block portion, which forms the engine structure, captivates the catalyst member within the cavity without the need for additional brackets and housing structures. The cavity is preferably located above or at the upper regions of first and second exhaust conduits which direct exhaust upwardly from the engine head portion toward the cavity and downwardly from the cavity within the engine block portion. The first and second exhaust conduits are preferably formed as integral structures within the engine head portion and engine block portion.

Abstract translation: 发动机设置有腔，使得当发动机头部附接到发动机缸体部分时，催化剂构件可以容纳在发动机内。 形成发动机结构的发动机头部和发动机缸体部分的这种附接将催化剂部件收纳在空腔内，而不需要额外的支架和壳体结构。 空腔优选地位于第一和第二排气导管的上部区域的上方或下方，该第一和第二排气管道的上部区域从发动机头部向上朝向空腔向上排出并且从发动机缸体部分内的空腔向下排气。 第一和第二排气管优选地形成为发动机头部和发动机缸体部分内的整体结构。