IPC 7 English version B63H 20/00-B63H 25/52

IPC ⁷ English version

B63H - B63H 19/08

B63H02000-B63H02552

SECTION B – PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING

B 63

SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS; RELATED EQUIPMENT

B 63 H

MARINE PROPULSION OR STEERING (peculiar to submarines, other than nuclear propulsion, B63G; peculiar to torpedoes F42B 19/00)

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Outboard propulsion units, i.e. propulsion units having a substantially vertical power leg mounted outboard of a hull and terminating in a propulsion element, e.g. "outboard motors", Z-drives (power plants per se, see the relevant classes); Arrangements thereof on vessels [6]

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Mounting of propulsion units (B63H 20/08 takes precedence) [6]

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in a well [6]

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on an intermediate support [6]

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Means enabling movement of the position of the propulsion element, e.g. for trim, tilt, or steering (transmissions allowing movement of the propulsion element B63H 20/14); Control of trim or tilt (initiating means for steering B63H 25/02) [6]

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Means enabling trim or tilt, or lifting of the propulsion element when an obstruction is hit; Control of trim or tilt [6]

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Means enabling steering [6]

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Transmission between propulsion power unit and propulsion element [6]

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allowing movement of the propulsion element in a horizontal plane only, e.g. for steering [6]

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allowing movement of the propulsion element about a longitudinal axis, e.g. the through transom shaft (B63H 20/22 takes precedence) [6]

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with provision for reverse drive [6]

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allowing movement of the propulsion element about at least a horizontal axis without disconnection of the drive, e.g. using universal joints [6]

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Exhaust gas outlets [6]

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passing through the propeller or its hub [6]

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Cooling-water intakes [6]

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for flushing [6]

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Housings [6]

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comprising stabilising fins [6]

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Transporting or testing stands; Protection of power legs [6]

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Use of propulsion power plant or units on vessels (use of outboard propulsion units B63H 20/00; hull reinforcements for carrying propulsion power plant or units B63B 3/70; propulsion power plant or units per se, see the relevant classes) [6]

Note

This group covers:

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arrangements of propulsion power plant or units on vessels;

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to some extent, adaptations of such plant or units to facilitate such arrangements.

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the vessels being steam-driven (B63H 21/18 takes precedence)

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relating to positive-displacement steam engines

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relating to steam turbines

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relating to steam boilers

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relating to condensers or engine-cooling fluid heat-exchangers

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the vessels being motor-driven (B63H 21/175, B63H 21/18 take precedence) [4]

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relating to internal-combustion engines

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relating to gas turbines

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by hydraulic fluid motor, i.e. wherein a liquid under pressure is utilised to rotate the propelling means [4]

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by electric motor (electrically-propelled vehicles B60L) [4]

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the vessel being powered by land vehicle supported by vessel [4]

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the vessels being powered by nuclear energy

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the vessels being powered by combinations of different types of propulsion units

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Control means for engine or transmission, specially adapted for use on marine vessels [4]

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the propulsion power units being controlled from exterior of engine room, e.g. from navigation bridge; Arrangements of order telegraphs (order telegraphs per se G08B 9/00)

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Mounting of propulsion plant or unit, e.g. for anti-vibration purposes (hull reinforcements therefor B63B 3/70; vibration-dampers, suppression of vibration in systems F16F; engine beds F16M)

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Arrangements of propulsion power-unit exhaust uptakes; Funnels peculiar to vessels (engine exhausts in general F01N; flue devices for furnaces in general F23J)

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having exhaust-gas deflecting means

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Covers or casing arranged to protect plant or unit from marine environment (hull construction B63B 3/00) [4]

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Apparatus or methods specially adapted for use on marine vessels, for handling power plant or unit liquids, e.g. lubricants, coolants, fuels or the like (lubricating or cooling engines in general F01 to F04) [4]

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Transmitting power from propulsion power plant to propulsive elements (changing pitch of propellers B63H 3/00; adaptation of transmission to allow adjustment in direction of propellers B63H 5/125; transmission between wind motors and propulsive elements B63H 13/00, in outboard propulsion units B63H 20/14; adaptation of transmission to allow adjustment of location of propellers B63H 20/08; for vehicles in general B60K; driving auxiliary machinery B63J; transmission elements per se F16)

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with mechanical gearing

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the main transmitting element, e.g. shaft, being substantially vertical

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for transmitting drive from a single propulsion power unit

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with provision for reversing drive

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for transmitting drive from more than one propulsion power unit (for synchronisation of propulsive elements B63H 23/28)

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allowing combined use of the propulsion power units

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with unidirectional drive or where reversal is immaterial

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characterised by provision of reverse drive

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for alternative use of the propulsion power units

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with separate forward and astern propulsion power units, e.g. turbines

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with non-mechanical gearing

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electric

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fluid

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with synchronisation of propulsive elements

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characterised by use of clutches

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Other parts

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Propeller shafts; Paddle-wheel shafts; Attachment of propellers on shafts (shafts in general F16C; attachment of a member on a shaft in general F16D 1/06)

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Shaft braking or locking, i.e. means to slow or stop the rotation of the propeller shaft or to prevent the shaft from initial rotation [4]

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Shaft tubes (propeller-shaft tunnels B63B 11/06; shaft-tube seals F16J)

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Steering; Slowing-down otherwise than by use of propulsive elements (using adjustably-mounted propeller ducts or rings for steering B63H 5/14; using movably-installed outboard propulsion units B63H 20/00); Dynamic anchoring, i.e. positioning vessels by means of main or auxiliary propulsive elements (anchoring, other than dynamic, B63B 21/00; equipment to decrease pitch, roll, or like unwanted vessel movements by auxiliary jets or propellers B63B 39/08)

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Initiating means for steering

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automatic, e.g. reacting to compass

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Steering by rudders (by rudders carrying propellers B63H 25/42)

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Steering gear

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with mechanical transmission

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with fluid transmission

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power assisted; power driven, i.e. using steering engine

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with alternative muscle or power- operated steering

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Transmitting of movement of initiating means to steering engine

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by mechanical means

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by fluid means

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by electrical means

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Steering engines

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of fluid type

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hydraulic

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steam

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Transmitting of movement of engine to rudder, e.g. using quadrants, brakes

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Rudder-position indicators

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Rudders (stern posts B63B 3/40)

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using Magnus effect

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Steering or dynamic anchoring by propulsive elements (by jets B63H 25/46); Steering or dynamic anchoring by propellers used therefor only; Steering or dynamic anchoring by rudders carrying propellers [2]

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Steering or slowing-down by extensible flaps or the like

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Steering or dynamic anchoring by jets [2]

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Steering or slowing-down by deflection of propeller slip-stream otherwise than by rudder

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Slowing-down means not otherwise provided for

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Parts for steering not otherwise provided for

B63H - B63H 19/08