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US 8,951,079 B2Granted
Motorized watercraft system with interchangeable motor module
AssigneeBoomerboard, LLC
InventorsMike R Railey, Michael Vlock
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Abstract
A personal watercraft body comprises a recess configured to receive similarly shaped cassettes. A first cassette may be motorized to propel the body relative to a body of water. A second cassette may be non-motorized and may include a storage space therein for storing personal items. An insert may be disposed between the cassettes and the recess to orient and fit the cassettes within the body.
Claims14
An interchangeable motor module system comprising:
- an insert configured to be secured relative to a watercraft, the insert having a top side configured to be coupled to a bottom side of the watercraft and a bottom side defining a receiving space and comprising at least one protrusion extending into the receiving space;
- a motorized cassette comprising an electric drive system, the motorized cassette configured to be received at least partially within the receiving space, the motorized cassette comprising a housing having a substantially planar surface, the substantially planar surface having at least one water intake port and at least one water exhaust port disposed thereon, the at least one water intake port and at least one water exhaust port in fluid communication with the electric drive system;
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- at least one indentation formed in the housing, the at least one indentation configured to receive the at least one protrusion so as to inhibit movement of the motorized cassette relative to the insert in at least one direction.
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