POWER UNIT FOR DRIVING A LINE OF SHAFTS OF A PROPULSION LINE OF A SHIP, OF THE TYPE COMPRISING A MAIN POWER UNIT, AT LEAST ONE SECONDARY POWER UNIT AND AT LEAST ONE OUTPUT SHAFT

摘要

The invention relates to a power unit (3) for driving at least one line of shafts of a propulsion line of a ship, of the type comprising a main power unit (7), at least one secondary power unit (10) and at least one output shaft (9) coupled to the main power unit (7) and to a secondary power unit (10). The main power unit (7) and a secondary power unit (10) which are coupled to an output shaft (9) are coupled in parallel, the main power unit being coupled via a disengageable coupling means (12) and the secondary power unit being coupled via an elastic coupling means (12). Application to a ship.;COPYRIGHT KIPO & WIPO 2010