Patent ID: 6309268
Filing Date: 2001-10-30
Classification: B63J,F02B

Abstract:
An electrical generator for installation on a marine vessel, said electrical generator comprising:an internal combustion engine having a projecting crankshaft, an air intake for providing combustion air to said engine, and an exhaust system including an exhaust outlet for discharging engine exhaust; said internal combustion engine constructed to be securely mounted to the marine vessel such that said air intake is in fluid communication with the ambient atmosphere and said exhaust outlet is disposed below the vessel's waterline;a permanent magnet alternator mechanically connected to said crankshaft for producing electrical current, said permanent magnet alternator includinga stator mechanically connected to said internal combustion engine, anda permanent magnet rotor connected to said crankshaft for rotation with respect to said stator to generate electrical current while counterbalancing, with synchronized magnetic forces, periodic vibrational forces generated by piston movement; andelectrical output means for supplying an electrical current from said electrical generator to external power consuming devices.