B:	PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
B63:	SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS; RELATED EQUIPMENT
B63H:	MARINE PROPULSION OR STEERING
B63H1/00:	Propulsive elements directly acting on water
B63H1/02:	. of rotary type
B63H1/04:	. . with rotation axis substantially at right angles to propulsive direction
B63H1/06:	. . . with adjustable vanes or blades
B63H1/08:	. . . . with cyclic adjustment
B63H1/10:	. . . . . of Voith Schneider type, i.e. with blades extending axially from a disc-shaped rotary body
B63H1/12:	. . with rotation axis substantially in propulsive direction
B63H1/14:	. . . Propellers
B63H1/15:	. . . . having vibration damping means
B63H1/16:	. . . . having a shrouding ring attached to blades
B63H1/18:	. . . . with means for diminishing cavitation e.g. supercavitation
B63H1/20:	. . . . Hubs; Blade connections
B63H1/22:	. . . . . the blades being foldable
B63H1/24:	. . . . . . automatically foldable or unfoldable
B63H1/26:	. . . . Blades
B63H1/26B:	. . . . . each blade being constituted by a surface enclosing an empty space, e.g. forming a closed loop
B63H1/28:	. . . . Other means for improving propeller efficiency
B63H1/30:	. of non-rotary type
B63H1/32:	. . Flaps, pistons, or the like, reciprocating in propulsive direction
B63H1/34:	. . of endless-track type
B63H1/36:	. . swinging sideways, e.g. fishtail type
B63H1/37:	. . Moving-wave propellers, i.e. wherein the propelling means comprise a flexible undulating structure
B63H1/38:	. characterised solely by flotation properties, e.g. drums
B63H3/00:	Propeller-blade pitch changing Aircraft propellers B64C11/30; Rotors of turbines F01D7/00; Axial wind motors F03D7/02D; Axial-flow pumps F04D29/00
B63H3/00B:	. with individually adjustable blades
B63H3/00S:	. characterised by self-adjusting pitch, e.g. by means of springs, centrifugal forces, hydrodynamic forces
B63H3/02:	. actuated by control element coaxial with propeller shaft, e.g. the control element being rotary B63H3/00B takes precedence, fluid actuated B63H3/08C
B63H3/04:	. . the control element being reciprocatable
B63H3/06:	. characterised by use of non-mechanical actuating means, e.g. electrical
B63H3/08:	. . fluid
B63H3/08C:	. . . actuated by control element coaxial with the propeller shaft
B63H3/08C1:	. . . . the control element being axially reciprocatable
B63H3/10:	. characterised by having pitch control conjoint with propulsion plant control
B63H3/12:	. the pitch being adjustable only when propeller is stationary
B63H5/00:	Arrangements on vessels of propulsion elements directly acting on water
B63H5/12:	. . IPC5 movably mounted with respect to hull, e.g. "inboard-outboard" type, or adjustable in direction (arrangements of outboard motors on small boats B63H21/26; movably mounted for steering purposes only B63H25/42)
B63H5/13:	. . . IPC5 the ability to move being conferred by gearing in transmission between prime mover and propeller
B63H5/13B:	. . . . the propulsion unit being other than in a "Z" configuration
B63H5/02:	. of paddle wheels, e.g. of stern wheels
B63H5/03:	. . movably mounted with respect to the hull, e.g. having means to reposition paddle wheel assembly, or to retract paddle or to change paddle attitude
B63H5/04:	. . with stationary water-guiding elements
B63H5/06:	. IPC5 of propellers
B63H5/07:	. of propellers
B63H5/08:	. . of more than one propeller
B63H5/10:	. . . of coaxial type, e.g. of counter-rotative type
B63H5/125:	. . movably mounted with respect to hull, e.g. adjustable in direction e.g. podded azimuthing thrusters
B63H5/125B:	. . . the ability to move being conferred by gearing in transmission between prime mover and propeller and the propulsion unit being other than in a "Z" configuration
B63H5/14:	. . characterised by being mounted in non-rotating ducts or rings, e.g. adjustable for steering purpose
B63H5/15:	. . . Nozzles, e.g. Kort-type
B63H5/16:	. . characterised by being mounted in recesses; with stationary water-guiding elements; Means to prevent fouling of the propeller, e.g. guards, cages or screens
B63H5/16G:	. . . Propeller guards, line cutters or other means for protecting propellers or rudders
B63H5/18:	. . of emergency propellers, e.g. arranged at the side of the vessel
B63H5/20:	. . . movable from a working position to a non-working position movable arrangements of propellers in general B63H5/125; outboard propulsion units in general B63H20/00; steering or dynamic anchoring by propellers used therefore only, or by rudders carrying propellers B63H25/42
B63H7/00:	Arrangements of propulsive devices directly acting on air
B63H7/02:	. using propellers
B63H9/00:	Propulsive devices directly acted on by wind; Arrangements thereof
B63H9/02:	. using Magnus effect
B63H9/04:	. using sails or like wind-catching surfaces
B63H9/06:	. . Construction or types of sails; Arrangements thereof on vessels
B63H9/06B:	. . . Rigid or aerofoil type sails
B63H9/06B1:	. . . . Inflatable aerofoil sails
B63H9/06C:	. . . Sail battens
B63H9/06D:	. . . Construction of sails sails with detachable sections B63B35/79W4C
B63H9/06E:	. . . Sails pivotally mounted at a mast-tip; Kite sails B63B35/79W4B takes precedence
B63H9/08:	. . Connections of sails to masts, spars, or the like
B63H9/10:	. . . Running rigging, e.g. reefing equipment
B63H9/10B:	. . . . Trapeze systems harnesses for windsurfers B63B35/79W6
B63H9/10B2:	. . . . . with elastic connection to harnesses
B63H9/10C:	. . . . Reefing
B63H9/10C1:	. . . . . by furling around stays
B63H9/10C2:	. . . . . by furling around or inside the mast
B63H9/10C3:	. . . . . by furling around or inside the boom
B63H9/10D:	. . . . Spinnaker poles or rigging, e.g. combined with spinnaker handling
B63H9/10E:	. . . . Boom brakes
B63H9/10F:	. . . . Boom vangs
B63H9/10S:	. . . . Means for stowing, or securing sails when not in use B63H9/10C takes precedence
B63H11/00:	Effecting propulsion by jets, i.e. reaction principle
B63H11/01:	. having means to prevent foreign material from clogging fluid passage way
B63H11/02:	. the propulsive medium being ambient water
B63H11/02B:	. . by means of magneto-hydro-dynamic forces
B63H11/04:	. . by means of pumps
B63H11/04B:	. . . the inlet and the outlet being substantially coplanar, e.g. of GILL-type
B63H11/06:	. . . of reciprocating type
B63H11/08:	. . . of rotary type
B63H11/09:	. . . by means of pressure pulses applied to a column of liquid, e.g. by ignition of an air/gas or vapour mixture
B63H11/10:	. . having means for deflecting jet or influencing cross-section thereof
B63H11/103:	. . . having means to increase efficiency of propulsive fluid, e.g. discharge pipe provided with means to improve the fluid flow
B63H11/107:	. . . Direction control of propulsive fluid B63H11/10B takes precedence
B63H11/10B:	. . . having means for deflecting jet into a propulsive direction substantially parallel to the plane of the pump outlet opening
B63H11/10B2:	. . . . the inlet opening and the outlet opening of the pump being substantially coplanar
B63H11/11:	. . . . with bucket or clamshell-type reversing means
B63H11/113:	. . . . Pivoted outlet
B63H11/117:	. . . . Pivoted vane
B63H11/12:	. the propulsive medium being steam or other gas
B63H11/14:	. . the gas being produced by combustion
B63H11/16:	. . the gas being produced by other chemical processes
B63H13/00:	Effecting propulsion by wind motors driving water-engaging propulsive elements
B63H15/00:	Effecting propulsion by use of vessel-mounted driving mechanisms co-operating with anchored chains or the like
B63H16/00:	Effecting propulsion by muscle power
B63H16/02:	. Movable thwarts; Footrests
B63H16/04:	. Oars; Sculls; Paddles; Poles
B63H16/06:	. Rowlocks; Mountings therefor
B63H16/067:	. . Rowlocks mounted on a structure extending beyond the gunwale of the vessel
B63H16/073:	. . having oar shaft restraining means
B63H16/08:	. Other apparatus for converting muscle power into propulsive effort (general features of propulsion elements, see the relevant groups)
B63H16/10:	. . for bow-facing rowing
B63H16/10A:	. . . by using an inverting mechanism between the handgrip and the blade, e.g. a toothed transmission
B63H16/10A1:	. . . . the mechanism having articulated rods
B63H16/10B:	. . . by placing the fulcrum outside the segment defined by handgrip and blade
B63H16/12:	. . using hand levers, cranks, pedals, or the like, e.g. water cycles, boats propelled by boat-mounted pedal cycles
B63H16/14:	. . . for propelled drive
B63H16/16:	. . using reciprocating pull cable, i.e. a strand-like member movable alternately backward and forward
B63H16/18:	. . using sliding or pivoting handle or pedal, i.e. the motive force being transmitted to a propelling means by means of a lever operated by the hand or foot of the occupant [M1207]
B63H16/20:	. . using rotary cranking arm
B63H19/00:	Effecting propulsion of vessels, not otherwise provided for
B63H19/02:	. by using energy derived from movement of ambient water, e.g. from rolling or pitching of vessels
B63H19/04:	. . propelled by water current
B63H19/06:	. by discharging gas into ambient water
B63H19/08:	. by direct engagement with water-bed or ground
B63H20/00:	Outboard propulsion units, i.e. propulsion units having a substantially vertical power leg mounted outboard of a hull and terminating in a propulsion element, e.g. "outboard motors", Z-drives with level bridging shaft arranged substantially outboard (power plants per se, see the relevant classes); Arrangements thereof on vessels transom panels for outboard motors on inflatable boats B63B7/08C1; tug-type floating propeller units B63B35/66B; rudders carrying propellers B63H25/42; rudders carrying jets B63H25/46; engines of outboard propulsion units F02B61/04B
B63H20/00F:	. Arrangements, apparatus and methods for handling fluids used in outboard drives for handling exhaust gas B63H20/24; for handling cooling-water B63H20/28; cooling outboard marine engines F01P3/20B; air intakes for outboard marine engines F02M35/16A
B63H20/00F2:	. . for handling lubrication liquids (in engines, e.g. outboard marine engines, F01M)
B63H20/00T:	. Trolling propulsion units trolling plates for slowing down B63H25/50; dynamo-electric machines of trolling units H02K
B63H20/02:	. Mounting of propulsion units
B63H20/04:	. . in a well
B63H20/06:	. . on an intermediate support
B63H20/08:	. Means enabling movement of the position of the propulsion element, e.g. for trim, tilt, or steering ; Control of trim or tilt
B63H20/10:	. . Means enabling trim or tilt, or lifting of the propulsion element when an obstruction is hit; Control of trim or tilt
B63H20/10D:	. . . Means enabling lifting of the propulsion element in a substantially vertical, linearly sliding movement
B63H20/12:	. . Means enabling steering
B63H20/14:	. Transmission between propulsion power unit and propulsion element
B63H20/16:	. . allowing movement of the propulsion element in a horizontal plane only, e.g. for steering
B63H20/18:	. . allowing movement of the propulsion element about a longitudinal axis, e.g. the through transom shaft
B63H20/20:	. . with provision for reverse drive
B63H20/22:	. . allowing movement of the propulsion element about at least a horizontal axis without disconnection of the drive, e.g. using universal joints
B63H20/24:	. Arrangements, apparatus and methods for handling exhaust gas in outboard drives, e.g. exhaust gas outlets (in engines, e.g. outboard marine engines, F01N)
B63H20/24B:	. . Exhaust gas outlets B63H20/26 takes precedence
B63H20/26:	. . Exhaust gas outlets passing through the propeller or its hub
B63H20/28:	. Arrangements, apparatus and methods for handling cooling-water in outboard drives, e.g. cooling-water intakes cooling circuits for outboard marine engines F01P3/20B
B63H20/28B:	. . Cooling-water intakes B63H20/28 takes precedence
B63H20/30:	. . Cooling-water intakes for flushing circuits for flushing outboard marine engines F01P3/20B2
B63H20/32:	. Housings air intakes for outboard engines F02M35/16A
B63H20/34:	. . comprising stabilising fins, foils, anticavitation plates, splash plates, or rudders rudders carrying propellers B63H25/42; rudders carrying jets B63H25/46
B63H20/36:	. Transporting or testing stands hand carts for transporting outboard units B62B; measuring torque G01L3/00, measuring thrust of propellers G01L5/13B, testing in general G01M; Use of outboard propulsion units as pumps ; Protection of power legs e.g. when not in use
B63H21/00:	Use of propulsion power plant or units on vessels
B63H21/02:	. the vessels being steam-driven
B63H21/26F:	. . . Arrangements for handling fluids used in an outboard drive (cooling outboard marine engines F01P3/20B; air intakes for outboard engines F02M35/16A)
B63H21/26F6:	. . . . for exhaust gases
B63H21/04:	. . relating to positive-displacement steam engines
B63H21/06:	. . relating to steam turbines
B63H21/08:	. . relating to steam boilers
B63H21/10:	. . relating to condensers or engine-cooling fluid heat-exchangers
B63H21/12:	. the vessel being motor-driven
B63H21/14:	. . relating to internal-combustion engines of outboard type B63H20/00
B63H21/16:	. . relating to gas turbines
B63H21/165:	. . by hydraulic fluid motor, i.e. wherein a liquid under pressure is utilised to rotate the propelling means transmission from power plant or unit to propeller using fluid gearing per se B63H23/26
B63H21/17:	. . by electric motor
B63H21/175:	. the vessel being powered by land vehicle supported by vessel
B63H21/18:	. the vessels being powered by nuclear energy
B63H21/20:	. the vessels being powered by combinations of different types of propulsion units
B63H21/21:	. Control means for engine or transmission, specially adapted for use on marine vessels
B63H21/21B:	. . Levers or the like for controlling the engine or the transmission, e.g. single hand control levers
B63H21/22:	. the propulsion power units being controlled from exterior of engine room, e.g. from navigation bridge; Arrangements of order telegraphs
B63H21/22B:	. . Levers or the like for controlling the engine or the transmission, e.g. single hand control levers (control levers in general G05G; control levers for vehicles in general B60K)[C0301]
B63H21/24:	. IPC5 the vessels being small craft, e.g. racing boats
B63H21/26:	. . IPC5 of outboard type; Outboard propulsion power units movably installed for steering, reversing, tilting, or the like transom panels for outboard motors for inflatable boats B63B7/08C1; floating propeller units B63B35/66B
B63H21/26B:	. . . Steering or control devices for outboards steering by rudders B63H25/06; control handles for boats B63H21/22B
B63H21/28:	. . . IPC5 Arrangements of transmission between propulsion power unit and propulsive element
B63H21/30:	. Mounting of propulsion plant or unit, e.g. for anti-vibration purposes
B63H21/30A:	. . with active vibration damping
B63H21/30B:	. . with passive vibration damping
B63H21/32:	. Arrangements of propulsion-unit exhaust uptakes; Funnels peculiar to vessels; Small watercraft exhaust arrangements, e.g. under-water ,
B63H21/34:	. . having exhaust-gas deflecting means
B63H21/36:	. Covers or casing arranged to protect plant or unit from marine environment
B63H21/38:	. Apparatus or methods specially adapted for use on marine vessels, for handling power plant or unit liquids, e.g. lubricants, coolants, fuels or the like
B63H21/38C:	. . for handling cooling-water in outboard drives B63H20/28; in machines or engines in general F01P3/00
B63H21/38L:	. . for handling lubrication liquids (in machines or engines in general F01M)
B63H23/00:	Transmitting power from propulsion power plant to propulsive elements
B63H23/02:	. with mechanical gearing
B63H23/04:	. . the main transmitting element, e.g. shaft, being substantially vertical
B63H23/06:	. . for transmitting drive from a single propulsion power unit
B63H23/08:	. . with provision for reversing drive
B63H23/10:	. . for transmitting drive from more than one propulsion power unit
B63H23/12:	. . . allowing combined use of the propulsion power units
B63H23/14:	. . . . with unidirectional drive or where reversal is immaterial
B63H23/16:	. . . . characterised by provision of reverse drive
B63H23/18:	. . . for alternative use of the propulsion power units
B63H23/20:	. . . . with separate forward and astern propulsion power units, e.g. turbines
B63H23/22:	. with non-mechanical gearing
B63H23/24:	. . electric (dynamo-electric machines H02K)
B63H23/26:	. . fluid
B63H23/28:	. with synchronisation of propulsive elements
B63H23/30:	. characterised by use of clutches
B63H23/32:	. Other parts
B63H23/32B:	. . Bearings or seals specially adapted for propeller shafts
B63H23/32B1:	. . . Water lubricated bearings[N9712]
B63H23/32B8:	. . . Water lubricated bearings
B63H23/34:	. . Propeller shafts; Paddle-wheel shafts; Attachment of propellers on shafts
B63H23/35:	. . . Shaft braking or locking, i.e. means to slow or stop the rotation of the propeller shaft or to prevent the shaft from initial rotation
B63H23/36:	. . Shaft tubes
B63H25/00:	Steering; Slowing-down otherwise than by use of propulsive elements ; Dynamic anchoring, i.e. positioning vessels by means of main or auxiliary propulsive elements
B63H25/02:	. Initiating means for steering, for slowing down, otherwise than by use of propulsive elements, or for dynamic anchoring [M1207]
B63H25/04:	. . automatic, e.g. reacting to compass
B63H25/06:	. Steering by rudders
B63H25/08:	. . Steering gear
B63H25/10:	. . . with mechanical transmission
B63H25/12:	. . . with fluid transmission
B63H25/14:	. . . power assisted; power driven, i.e. using steering engine
B63H25/16:	. . . . with alternative muscle or power operated steering
B63H25/18:	. . . . Transmitting of movement of initiating means to steering engine
B63H25/20:	. . . . . by mechanical means
B63H25/22:	. . . . . by fluid means
B63H25/24:	. . . . . by electrical means
B63H25/26:	. . . . Steering engines
B63H25/28:	. . . . . of fluid type
B63H25/30:	. . . . . . hydraulic
B63H25/32:	. . . . . . steam
B63H25/34:	. . . . Transmitting of movement of engine to rudder, e.g. using quadrants, brakes
B63H25/36:	. . Rudder-position indicators
B63H25/38:	. . Rudders
B63H25/38B:	. . . with flaps
B63H25/38M:	. . . movable otherwise than for steering purposes; Changing geometry
B63H25/38M1:	. . . . with deflecting means able to reverse the water stream direction[N9709]
B63H25/38M2:	. . . . [N: with deflecting means able to reverse the water stream direction]
B63H25/40:	. . . using Magnus effect
B63H25/42:	. Steering or dynamic anchoring by propulsive elements ; Steering or dynamic anchoring by propellers used therefor only; Steering or dynamic anchoring by rudders carrying propellers
B63H25/44:	. Steering or slowing-down by extensible flaps or the like
B63H25/46:	. Steering or dynamic anchoring by jets or by rudders carrying jets steering or dynamic anchoring by deflecting or directing main propulsion jets B63H11/00
B63H25/48:	. Steering or slowing-down by deflection of propeller slipstream otherwise than by rudder
B63H25/50:	. Slowing-down means not otherwise provided for
B63H25/52:	. Parts for steering not otherwise provided for