Marine vessel safeguard steering mechanism
US4244316A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 28, 1979 |
| Grant date | Jan 13, 1981 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 28, 1999 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T74/20504
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Steering mechanism utilizes a pair of serially connected pulley-belt systems having a stepped-up output which causes a flexible shaft to rotate in the remote steering of a marine vessel. Upon fracture of a belt and/or when travelling at high speeds, the safeguard mechanism permits a rapid changeover to a direct drive steering capability such that steering shaft rotation is transmitted directly to the output shaft which rotates the flexible shaft.
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