Amphibious water motor

Abstract

Our invention is a new method of directing the thrust of a water propeller without rotating the engine. The Propeller Position Unit performs the function. The internal water jacket in the Propeller Position Unit permits multiple 360 degree position rotations. The Retraction Plate design permits vertical motion, rotational motion and a combination of both motions.

1 . The method and extent of the modifications to a standard outboard motor to make it an Amphibious Water Motor.  
   
   
       2 . The Propeller Positioning Unit varies the direction of the propeller through out and beyond 360 degrees instead of positioning the motor drive unit for the desired thrust direction.  
   
   
       3 . The Propeller Positioning Unit permits the passage of the flow of cooling water from the propeller pump through a rotating jacket to the engine. It also permits the passage of the propeller drive shaft and the passage of exhaust gases from the engine.  
   
   
       4 . The Retraction Plate for vertical motion.  
   
   
       5 . The Retraction Plate for a pivoting motion from vertical to horizontal.  
   
   
       6 . The Retraction Plate for both vertical and pivoting motion combined.  
   
   
       7 . The Control of the two motions by rack gear and pinion gear driven by a flexible shaft, hydraulic, pneumatic or electrical motor.