Foot pedal for a trolling motor assembly
US11130553B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 17, 2020 |
| Grant date | Sep 28, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 17, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG05G1/445
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A user input assembly for controlling operation of a trolling motor assembly including a propulsion motor is provided herein. The user input assembly includes a support plate and a foot pedal defining a top surface that is configured to receive a user's foot thereon. The foot pedal is pivotably mounted to the support plate. A deflection sensor is in communication with the foot pedal and is configured to detect an angle of orientation of the foot pedal and output a signal corresponding with the angle of orientation of the foot pedal. The signal is receivable by a controller that is configured to control a direction of the propulsion motor of the trolling motor assembly. A feedback device is coupled with the foot pedal and configured to, in response to pivotal movement of the foot pedal about the first axis, provide a resistance force to the pivotal movement.
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