A propulsion system (1) for a vessel, the propulsion system comprising at least one permanent magnet motor (2), which permanent magnet motor comprises an outer housing structure (3). In the housing structure, a stator (4) and a rotor (5) are arranged in such a way that a gap is formed between them, the stator being fixedly connected to the housing structure, whilst the rotor is connected to a motor shaft (6) extending through the housing structure. A plurality of coils/windings (4A) are arranged around an inner circumference of the stator, whilst a plurality of permanent magnets (5A) are arranged around an outer circumference of the rotor. Through a coupling (6A, 7A), the motor shaft is connected to a propeller shaft (7) comprising a propeller (9). A thrust bearing (21) and a propeller pitch control system are integrated into the permanent magnet motor.
Propulsion system for vessels
2015-06-17
Patent
Electronic Resource
English
IPC: | B63H Schiffsantrieb oder Steuerung der Schiffe , MARINE PROPULSION OR STEERING |