Steering device for an outboard motor

Details Steering device for an outboard motor Steering device for an outboard motor

1987-01-13

1987-10-20

Peters, Jr., Joseph F.

Marine propulsion

Screw propeller

With means effecting or facilitating movement of propulsion...

440 56, 74495, 74527, 114144R, 180133, B63H 2502

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047011416

ABSTRACT:
Several embodiments of steering devices for outboard motors that are operative to hold the outboard motor in a steered position but which will release upon emergency application due to fracturing of a frangible member. In each embodiment, the steering device comprises a pin that is movable into and out of engagement with an opening formed in the other of the members. In some of the embodiments, the member in which the opening is formed is frangible and, in another, the pin is frangible.

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