Steering system for an outboard motor
US10479469B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 19, 2018 |
| Grant date | Nov 19, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 2, 2038 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB63H20/12
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A steering system includes a steering sensor, a gear motor assembly, and a controller. The steering sensor is disposed at a helm. The gear motor assembly at least partially extends between a mid-unit and a lower unit of an outboard motor. The controller is in communication with the steering sensor and the gear motor assembly. The controller is programmed to command the gear motor assembly to pivot the lower unit relative to the mid-unit in response to a signal provided by the steering sensor.
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