Tiller for outboard motor
US11084563B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 18, 2019 |
| Grant date | Aug 10, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 26, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB63H2021/216
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A tiller for an outboard motor powered by an engine includes a tiller body that is elongated along a longitudinal center axis between a proximal end and a distal end. A throttle grip is on the distal end of the tiller body. An idle speed control switch is located on the tiller body adjacent the throttle grip. A microcontroller is located inside the tiller body and is in signal communication with an engine controller of the engine. The idle speed control switch is a momentary switch that can be selectively electrically connected to the microcontroller. In response to actuation of the idle speed control switch, the microcontroller sends a signal to the engine controller to change an idle speed of the engine.
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