Optical remote control for trolling motors and method of control

Details Optical remote control for trolling motors and method of control Optical remote control for trolling motors and method of control

1996-12-12

1998-08-25

Basinger, Sherman

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Steering mechanism

Remote control steering excluding manual operation

440 7, B63H 2500

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057973393

ABSTRACT:
A system (8) for controlling from a remote position the direction and speed of a trolling motor (16) that includes a steering motor (24) for turning the trolling motor (16), an optical receiver (22) coupled to the steering motor (24) and to a throttle (26), which is coupled to the trolling motor (16), and one or more reflectors (30, 40). An operator (10) may use a transmitter (18, 20) to develop an optical signal (34) representing a desired direction and speed for the trolling motor (16). Optical reflectors (30) assure delivery of the optical signal (34) to the optical receiver (22) notwithstanding potential obstacles (31).

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