Latch for outboard motor protective cowling

Details Latch for outboard motor protective cowling Latch for outboard motor protective cowling

1996-03-27

1998-09-08

Basinger, Sherman

Marine propulsion

Screw propeller

Propulsion unit casing

123195P, 292121, 292128, 292129, B63H 2126

Patent

active

058037772

ABSTRACT:
A latching assembly for engaging and disengaging an upper cover portion and lower tray portion of a cowling of an outboard engine. The lower tray portion includes a recess in which part of the latching assembly is located. The latching assembly includes a shaft mounted to the lower tray portion. A latch is rotatably secured to the shaft and movable between an engaged and a disengaged position. The latch is disposed within the recess when engaged so that is is flush with the exterior of the cowling. A catch is mounted to the upper cover portion and is engageable by the latch hook. A mechanism for biasing the latch to the engaged or disengaged position is provided for preventing the latch from moving from the engaged or disengaged position.

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