Foot switch mechanism for transom-mounted trolling motors

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1992-03-16

1992-12-15

Sotelo, Jesus D.

Marine propulsion

Electric drive for propelling means

With foot control

114153, 440 62, B63H 512

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051711745

ABSTRACT:
A foot operated steering mechanism (12) for conventional trolling motors (10) is provided which can be readily retrofitted to the motor (10) without interfering with normal manual control and steering of the motor (10). The steering mechanism (12) includes a pivotal plate (52) mounted proximal to the steering shaft (22) of the motor (10), along with a flexible, strap-like connector (72) secured to the plate (52) and shaft (22). A foot operated actuator (16) is connected via a cable (106) to plate (52), so that selective shifting of the actuator (16) effects corresponding pivoting of the shaft (22).

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