Outboard motor auxiliary steering system
US4480571A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 29, 1982 |
| Grant date | Nov 6, 1984 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 29, 2002 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T74/20738
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A supplementary steering assembly designed to be used in combination with an outboard motor when the primary steering assembly such as a cable and steering wheel system or an outboard motor hydraulic-type steering system become incapacitated. A mounting link fixedly attachable to a tiller arm of the outboard motor is configured for movable attachment to a steering arm extending outwardly from the motor and inwardly in an accessible position to one positioned within the boat and having sufficient length to provide enough leverage to overcome the accompanying torque present during the operation of relatively high powered outboard motors.
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