Trolling motor system with manual/electric steering
US10450043B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | May 22, 2018 |
| Grant date | Oct 22, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 22, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02T10/72
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A trolling motor system for a watercraft includes a trolling motor assembly coupled to the watercraft. A foot pedal is mechanically coupled to the trolling motor assembly such that mechanical inputs to the foot pedal cause movement of a moveable component of the trolling motor assembly. A steering motor is configured to steer the trolling motor assembly. The movement of the moveable component of the trolling motor assembly generates electrical inputs to the steering motor, thereby activating the steering motor to steer the trolling motor assembly.
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