Marine propulsion – Electric drive for propelling means – With foot control
Patent
1983-07-27
1985-07-09
Basinger, Sherman D.
Marine propulsion
Electric drive for propelling means
With foot control
74478, 74480B, 74512, 114153, B63H 2126
Patent
active
045279837
ABSTRACT:
My invention provides a control for a trolling motor of a fishing boat, whereby both steering of the boat and operation of the motor may be controlled through use of but one foot of a fisherman. The control has a very low profile so that a standing person may operate the same with his foot in a position not too far displaced from a flat condition on the boat deck, whereby such person is balanced at all times and thus may devote full attention to fishing and little if any attention to maintaining balance. The control comprises a hollow box having center bearing for supporting a shaft in upright position. A foot plate is disposed exteriorly of the box and connected to the shaft, the construction being such that the shaft may be rotated by movement of the foot imparted to the foot plate and also depressed by downward pressure of the foot on the footplate. When the shaft is rotated, movement thereof is transmitted to mechanism which causes the trolling motor to swing in the water from side to side to cause steering of the boat. When the shaft is depressed, switch contacts are engaged to control flow of electrical energy to the motor.
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Basinger Sherman D.
Low Warren N.
Williams Michael
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