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US 11,511,837 B2Granted
Hybrid propulsor for watercraft
OwnerMarangal Mendoza Jardinianoinventor
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A novel watercraft propulsion device is disclosed that includes multiple propulsive elements improving power and efficiency over prior designs. A self-adjusting variable pitch propeller is combined with a water jet and an exhaust driven turbine to provide optimal thrust and efficiency across the range of engine power, load and watercraft speed. In the preferred embodiment, propulsive elements are axially disposed around a central drive shaft and exhaust port with the combined water jet/exhaust turbine disposed closest to drive shaft and the variable pitch propeller attached to the exterior of the water jet housing. A rotating duct is fixed to the propeller blades and rotates with the blades to reduce cavitation. Combined apparatus provides increased performance and efficiency over all watercraft speeds/load as well as additional safety due to the ducted propeller.
A hybrid propulsor for providing propulsion for a watercraft driven by an engine with a driveshaft and an exhaust, the hybrid propulsor comprising:
A hybrid propulsor for providing propulsion for a watercraft driven by an engine with a driveshaft and an exhaust, the hybrid propulsor comprising:
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