Directional control system for a boat
US10011342B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 12, 2016 |
| Grant date | Jul 3, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 12, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB63H2025/024
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A steering control system for a watercraft includes a pivoting steering tiller manually operated and operatively connected to a direction changing member acting on or into the water, such as a rudder blade or an outboard motor; and a system locking the steering tiller in the steering position, which can be activated for keeping the tiller in a predetermined pivoting position and deactivated for allowing the tiller to be moved in a pivoting position to carry out a change in direction. According to the invention the locking system is switchable by way of switching actuators that are controlled by a control member provided on the arm.
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