Control unit for marine engines employing throttle only control
US4213353A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 6, 1979 |
| Grant date | Jul 22, 1980 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 6, 1999 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB63H21/213
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A control unit for an engine of the type requiring shifting control between forward, neutral, and reverse and throttle control for engine speeds between idle and high speed includes a housing having a control handle rotatably supported by the housing. Shift and throttle linkage means within the housing are connected to the engine and are responsive to rotation of the handle for separate control of the shift and throttle of the engine during respective portions of the arc of rotation of the handle. A throttle only shaft extends from the housing and is connected to the handle. A latch means is connected to the throttle only shaft to engage and disengage the shift linkage while permitting operation of only the throttle function responsive to rotation of the handle.
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