Adjustable throttle linkage for outboard motors
US4643149A · kind A · utility
Assignee
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 5, 1985 |
| Grant date | Feb 17, 1987 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 5, 2005 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF02D2009/0261
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An adjustable throttle linkage for use in an outboard motor having a pivotable throttle valve, and a throttle lever for controlling the position of the throttle valve. The adjustable throttle linkage comprises a connecting link having opposite ends, one end being connected to the throttle lever. The other end of the connecting link is adjustably connected to a control member in turn connected to the throttle valve. The apparatus for adjustably connecting includes a yoke connected to the control member, and the yoke includes a body having a first portion including a central bore adapted to house the threaded portion of the connecting link. The yoke includes a slot including opposed surfaces and housing a thumb wheel, the thumb wheel being threaded onto the threaded portion of the connecting link such that threaded movement of the thumb wheel on the connecting link causes movement of the yoke with respect to the connecting link.
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