Patents Examined by William E. O'Dea
  • Ship transmission
    Patent number: 4188833
    Abstract: A transmission is disclosed for use in ship drive arrangements. The transmission comprises a gear train having three main axes inclined and in parallel with respect to each other. The gear wheels of the gear train are selectively coupled to the main axes to transfer motive power from the input side of the transmission to the output side. The system affords space saving arrangements depending on the type of motor that is employed for the drive assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 1977
    Date of Patent: February 19, 1980
    Assignee: Zahnradfabrik Friedrichshafen AG
    Inventors: Siegfried Krauss, Gerhard Maurer