Tiller tilt lock and automatic release system
US10787236B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 25, 2019 |
| Grant date | Sep 29, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 2, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB63H2025/024
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A tiller system for steering an outboard motor. The tiller system includes a tiller arm that is rotatably coupled to the outboard motor. The tiller arm is rotatable from a down position to an up position through a plurality of lock positions therebetween. A tilt lock system is coupled between the tiller arm and the outboard motor and is configured to be activated and deactivated. When activated, the tilt lock system prevents the tiller arm from rotating downwardly through each of the plurality of lock positions. The tiller arm is further rotatable into an unlock position, whereby rotating the tiller arm into the unlock position automatically deactivates the tilt lock system such that the tiller arm is freely rotatable downwardly through the plurality of lock positions.
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