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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 30, 2024
Filed:
Aug. 16, 2021
Svitzer A/s, Copenhagen, DK;
Thomas Bangslund, Copenhagen, DK;
Esben Grundtvig, Copenhagen, DK;
Svitzer A/S, Copenhagen K, DK;
Abstract
A linking drive system comprises a first drive shaft of the first drivetrain connected between a first prime mover and a first propulsor. The linking drive system comprises a second drive shaft of the second drivetrain connected between a second prime mover and a second propulsor. The linking drive system further comprises a linking drive clutch, which comprises at least a first clutch part and a second clutch part. The first clutch part and the second clutch part are engageable with each other and can transmit rotation therebetween. At least one flexible drive link is coupled between the linking drive clutch and the first and/or second drive shafts. Rotation from one of the first and second drive shafts is transferred to the other of the first and second drive shafts when the linking drive clutch is engaged thereby linking the first and second drivetrains.