US4350010A
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Exhaust system for an outboard engine
Assignee: Yamaha Marine Co Ltd
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Filing: 1980-04-10
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Granted: 1982-09-21
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Expires: 2000-04-10
Abstract
Abstract An outboard engine has a casing, an internal combustion engine with a water cooling circuit and an exhaust pipe. The exhaust pipe discharges exhaust gases into an expansion chamber, and gases from the expansion chamber are discharged into the body of water in which the vessel propelled by the engine floats. The exhaust pipe projects into the expansion chamber and has pores (perforations) near its outlet end. Coolant water is discharged into the expansion chamber and mixes with the exhaust gases. Gas flow through the pores discourages reverse flow of water droplets through the exhaust pipe to the engine cylinders.
Inventors
- 👤 Susumu Yukishima
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 10:39
CPC Classifications
F; F01; F01N; F01N13/00; F01N13/12; F01N13/004; F01N2590/00; F01N2590/02; F01N2590/021; F02; F02B; F02B61/00; F02B61/04; F02B61/045
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
165 words
In an outboard engine assembly which includes a casing, an internal combustion engine having a water coolant circuit and an exhaust pipe, said casing enclosing an expansion chamber into which said exhaust pipe projects and into which it discharges engine exhaust gases, said exhaust pipe having an outlet end in said expansion chamber and a peripheral wall which is, for a substantial portion of its length immediately adjacent to its outlet end, exposed directly to said gases in said expansion chamber, at least part of the coolant water from said circuit being also discharged into said expansion chamber so as to contact at least part of said exposed portion of said exhaust pipe, the improvement comprising a plurality of pores extending through said peripheral wall near said outlet end of said exhaust pipe, whereby to permit flow of gases from said expansion chamber into and across said exhaust pipe, to discourage backflow of said exhaust gases through said outlet end and into said exhaust pipe.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
165 words
In an outboard engine assembly which includes a casing, an internal combustion engine having a water coolant circuit and an exhaust pipe, said casing enclosing an expansion chamber into which said exhaust pipe projects and into which it discharges engine exhaust gases, said exhaust pipe having an outlet end in said expansion chamber and a peripheral wall which is, for a substantial portion of its length immediately adjacent to its outlet end, exposed directly to said gases in said expansion chamber, at least part of the coolant water from said circuit being also discharged into said expansion chamber so as to contact at least part of said exposed portion of said exhaust pipe, the improvement comprising a plurality of pores extending through said peripheral wall near said outlet end of said exhaust pipe, whereby to permit flow of gases from said expansion chamber into and across said exhaust pipe, to discourage backflow of said exhaust gases through said outlet end and into said exhaust pipe.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
26 words
Apparatus according to claim 1 in which said exhaust pipe has an axis, and in which said pores are axially aligned and spaced from one another.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
17 words
Apparatus according to claim 1 in which said pores are peripherally disposed and spaced from one another.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
24 words
Apparatus according to claim 1 in which said water coolant circuit includes a water pump which discharges some water directly into said expansion chamber.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
22 words
Apparatus according to claim 1 in which said water coolant circuit discharges water which has cooled said engine toward said exhaust pipe.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
24 words
Apparatus according to claim 5 in which said water coolant circuit includes a water pump which discharges some water directly into said expansion chamber.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
29 words
Apparatus according to claim 1 in which said pores are spaced relatively close to one another whereby to form a curtain of cross flowing gases across said exhaust pipe.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
38 words
Apparatus according to claim 1 in which said coolant water is discharged into said expansion chamber through a port at one side of said exhaust pipe, and said pores open into said chamber at the opposite side therefrom.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
18 words
Apparatus according to claim 1 in which said outlet end is not occluded or obstructed, and faces downwardly.
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| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1989-09-20 | 1990-03-22 | 1990-09-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
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