초록 ▼

A propeller protector (26) is provided by a two piece hub structure (28, 30). Each piece has an inner arcuate portion (32, 34) substantially conforming to the side of the torpedo housing (14) of the marine drive. Each piece has a pair of fins (40 and 42, 44 and 46) extending radially outwardly from

A propeller protector (26) is provided by a two piece hub structure (28, 30). Each piece has an inner arcuate portion (32, 34) substantially conforming to the side of the torpedo housing (14) of the marine drive. Each piece has a pair of fins (40 and 42, 44 and 46) extending radially outwardly from the inner arcuate portion and spaced axially forward of the propeller (20). Top rear, bottom rear and front clamps (48, 50 and 52) mount the two pieces (28 and 30) to the torpedo housing on opposite sides (36, 38) thereof.

대표청구항 ▼

In a marine drive having a depending gearcase with a lower submerged torpedo housing having a propeller shaft carrying a propeller at the back end of said torpedo housing, the improvement comprising a propeller protector comprising hub structure having a plurality of fins extending radially outwardl

In a marine drive having a depending gearcase with a lower submerged torpedo housing having a propeller shaft carrying a propeller at the back end of said torpedo housing, the improvement comprising a propeller protector comprising hub structure having a plurality of fins extending radially outwardly therefrom, and clamp means mounting said hub structure to said torpedo housing with clamping tension applied both around said torpedo housing and front to back along said torpedo housing and such that said fins extend radially outwardly from said hub structure, said fins being spaced axially forward of said propeller and deflecting debris which might otherwise strike said propeller.