Actuator assembly

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1973-08-13

1976-03-23

Ratliff, Jr., Wesley S.

Machine element or mechanism

Mechanical movements

Reciprocating or oscillating to or from alternating rotary

74487, 74422, 74498, F16h 1904

Patent

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039452603

ABSTRACT:
An improved actuator assembly of the type for use in a boat to convert rotary motion to rectilinear motion for moving a motion transmitting core element to rotate an outboard motor or the like for steering the boat. The improved actuator includes a rack and pinion assembly with a housing surrounding the rack and pinion. The housing supports the pinion for rotation about an axis and supports the rack for movement tangentially of the pinion. The housing extends from the axis farther in one direction than in the other direction. There is also included a shaft housing adapted to be mounted on a bulkhead in a boat and the housing may be disposed with either of its sides connected to the shaft housing whereby the housing may be disposed so that the short end extends in either direction from the axis of rotation of the pinion without dismantling the housing and rack and pinion assembly.

REFERENCES:
patent: 1598091 (1926-08-01), LaRocca
patent: 2190572 (1940-02-01), Schottenberg
patent: 3157060 (1964-11-01), Marr
patent: 3460346 (1969-08-01), Branson

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