Patent ID: 8845267
Filing Date: 2014-09-30
Classification: B63H,F16C

Abstract:
1. A propeller pod drive for a vessel, comprising: a driveshaft configured to drive a propeller; a radial bearing arrangement configured to receive radial forces of the driveshaft; an axial bearing arrangement configured to receive axial forces of the driveshaft; a guide device; a thrust collar of the driveshaft configured to be supported on at least a first side in an axial direction at the guide device; and a supporting structure configured to arrange the at least one radial bearing arrangement and the axial bearing arrangement, wherein the guide device has at least three axial sliding segments which are arranged in a segment guide, each the at least three axial sliding segments having a sliding surface in contact with the thrust collar, wherein the segment guide includes a running groove configured to receive the at least three axial sliding segments, wherein at least two of the at least three axial sliding segments are connected to one another by a connection arrangement and are movable in circumferential direction inside the running groove.