Marine propulsion device with flexible conduit in lower unit
US11866133B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 15, 2021 |
| Grant date | Jan 9, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 6, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01B7/0045
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A marine propulsion device has a powerhead, a driveshaft powered by the powerhead, a lower unit, and a propeller shaft supported in the lower unit and in torque transmitting relationship with the driveshaft. The marine propulsion device also has a steering column through which the driveshaft extends and to which the lower unit is coupled. The steering column is configured to rotate the lower unit with respect to the powerhead. There is a steering housing through which the steering column extends, the steering housing being stationary with respect to the powerhead. A flexible conduit, for example a wiring harness, extends through an aperture in the steering housing and through an aperture in the steering column. The flexible conduit has slack between the steering housing and the steering column.
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