Single lever control
US4648497A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 22, 1985 |
| Grant date | Mar 10, 1987 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 22, 2005 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF02B61/045
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A single lever control for use with an engine including a clutch and a throttle, the control comprising a housing, a control member rotatably mounted on the housing for movement between a neutral position and a full throttle position through a clutch engaging interval and then a clutch engaged throttle advancing interval, a clutch drive mechanism adapted to be connected to the engine clutch and selectively operably connected to the control member for providing engagement of the engine clutch in response to rotation of the control member through the clutch engaging interval, and a throttle drive mechanism adapted to be connected to the engine throttle and selectively operably connected to the control member for providing substantial advancement of the engine throttle in response to rotation of the control member through the clutch engaging interval.
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