18184426. MARINE PROPULSION DEVICE simplified abstract (HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.)
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MARINE PROPULSION DEVICE
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Hideaki Takada of Saitama (JP)
Yasumasa Tamura of Saitama (JP)
Noriaki Tsutsumi of Saitama (JP)
Koichi Otaguro of Saitama (JP)
MARINE PROPULSION DEVICE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18184426 titled 'MARINE PROPULSION DEVICE
The marine propulsion device described in the patent application includes an internal combustion engine with a cooling water passage, a thermostat valve for regulating the flow of cooling water based on temperature, and a cylindrical cooling water introduction member surrounding the thermostat valve.
- The internal combustion engine features a cooling water passage for efficient temperature regulation.
- The thermostat valve controls the opening and closing of the cooling water passage based on the temperature of the cooling water.
- The cylindrical cooling water introduction member surrounds the thermostat valve to enhance the cooling process.
Potential Applications: This technology can be applied in marine propulsion systems to improve engine cooling efficiency and performance.
Problems Solved: This innovation addresses the challenge of maintaining optimal engine temperature in marine environments.
Benefits: Enhanced engine cooling efficiency, improved performance, and potentially increased longevity of marine propulsion systems.
Commercial Applications: This technology could be valuable for manufacturers of marine propulsion systems, boat builders, and marine engine suppliers.
Questions about Marine Propulsion Device: 1. How does the thermostat valve regulate the flow of cooling water?
- The thermostat valve opens and closes based on the temperature of the cooling water to maintain optimal engine temperature.
2. What are the potential benefits of using the cylindrical cooling water introduction member?
- The cylindrical cooling water introduction member surrounds the thermostat valve to enhance the cooling process and improve overall engine performance.
Original Abstract Submitted
A marine propulsion device () has an internal combustion engine () which includes a cooling water passage () provided in an engine main body () of the internal combustion engine, a thermostat valve () provided in the cooling water passage for opening and closing the cooling water passage according to a temperature of cooling water in the cooling water passage, and a cylindrical cooling water introduction member () surrounding the thermostat valves.
