Marine propulsion – Screw propeller – With means effecting or facilitating movement of propulsion...
Reexamination Certificate
2006-09-12
2006-09-12
Swinehart, Ed (Department: 3617)
Marine propulsion
Screw propeller
With means effecting or facilitating movement of propulsion...
Reexamination Certificate
active
07104853
ABSTRACT:
A ball and socket joint assembly for a water vehicle outdrive system pivots both the trim-lift and the rudder as well as provides a reverse thrust without the need of a shifting mechanism. The ball and socket joint assembly includes a control mechanism for generating a user input and directing the outdrive system to rotate freely in a select arcuate path so that the water vehicle can be propelled in a corresponding direction, a ball and socket joint section operably connected to the control mechanism for cooperating therewith to selectively position the outdrive system corresponding to the user input, and a support mechanism for assisting to maintain the ball and socket joint section at a substantially stable position during operating conditions. The support mechanism is selectively operable independently of the control mechanism so that a user may pivot the outdrive during non-operating conditions, for maintenance, repairs and the like.
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