Christopher L Blohm

US Patent:

20100144219, Jun 10, 2010

Filed:

Dec 5, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/329166

Inventors:

Daniel J. Balogh - Menasha WI, US
Arden A. Anderson - Fond du Lac WI, US
Christopher L. Blohm - Fond du Lac WI, US
Richard N. Poorman - Nineveh IN, US

Assignee:

BRUNSWICK CORPORATION - Lake Forest IL

International Classification:

B63H 21/20

US Classification:

440 3, 192 30 R, 903903

Abstract:

A marine propulsion system is configured to allow many different combinations and interconnections between three internal combustion engines, three generators, two motors, two clutches, two marine propulsion devices, and an electrical storage device. By appropriately interconnecting these devices in advantageous combinations, energy consumption can be reduced, operational efficiency of the engine can be improved, and redundancy can be provided in the event that one or more components are disabled.