Machine element or mechanism – Control lever and linkage systems – Foot operated
Patent
1994-02-07
1995-11-14
Luong, Vinh T.
Machine element or mechanism
Control lever and linkage systems
Foot operated
74560, 745005, 745015R, 74515R, 114153, 440 7, G05G 114, F16C 110, B60L 1520
Patent
active
054656338
ABSTRACT:
A pull-pull foot control device for controlling the angular position of a trolling motor mounted for pivotal movement on a boat. The device including a base plate mounted in a spaced relation to the trolling motor, a pedal pivotally mounted on the base plate with a pulley mounted on the base plate rearwardly of the foot pedal, a first cable having one end connected to the foot pedal and the other end connected to the trolling motor, and a second cable having one end connected to the foot pedal and the other end connected to the other side of the trolling motor, the second cable being wrapped around the pulley so that pivotal motion of the foot pedal in one direction will pull the trolling motor in one direction and pivotal motion in the other direction will pull the motor in the other direction.
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Johnson Fishing Inc.
Luong Vinh T.
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