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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 14, 2026
Filed:
Mar. 13, 2023
Applicant:
Brunswick Corporation, Mettawa, IL (US);
Inventors:
Ryan A. Fergus, Neenah, WI (US);
Timothy G. Langlitz, Oshkosh, WI (US);
John A. Groeschel, Theresa, WI (US);
Assignee:
Brunswick Corporation, Mettawa, IL (US);
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
B63H 20/12 (2006.01); B63H 20/16 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
B63H 20/12 (2013.01); B63H 20/16 (2013.01);
Abstract
A stern drive for a marine vessel, the stern drive having a powerhead, a drive assembly configured to support a propulsor for generating a thrust force in water, the propulsor being powered by the powerhead. The drive assembly comprises a driveshaft housing and a gearcase suspended from the driveshaft housing, the gearcase being steerable relative to the driveshaft housing, and a steering actuator configured to steer the gearcase relative to the driveshaft housing.