Outboard motor steering assembly with rudder reference sensor

Details Outboard motor steering assembly with rudder reference sensor Outboard motor steering assembly with rudder reference sensor

2007-11-09

2010-02-23

Venne, Daniel V (Department: 3617)

Marine propulsion

Screw propeller

With means effecting or facilitating movement of propulsion...

C053S058000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07666039

ABSTRACT:
An outboard motor having a steering control and a rudder reference sensor, both connectible to a computer-operated guidance system. The steering control utilizes a linear actuator connected through a linkage to the motor. The actuator utilizes a rack that moves along the axis about which the motor pivots from its use position to its storage position, thereby enabling the rudder position sensor to remain connected to the motor when the motor is pivoted from its use position to its storage position. The sensor can include a follower disposed in a sloping groove on the rack, a pin on the rack engaged in a helical groove on a cylinder, or an externally mounted sensor connected to the steering linkage through an auxiliary linkage.

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