Marine propulsion device throttle control
US4735589A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 12, 1986 |
| Grant date | Apr 5, 1988 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 12, 2006 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF02B61/045
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A marine propulsion device comprising a mounting assembly adapted to be mounted on the transom of a boat, a propulsion unit mounted on the mounting assembly for pivotal movement relative thereto about a generally vertical steering axis, the propulsion unit including a rotatably mounted propeller having a rotary axis, and an engine drivingly connected to the propeller and including a throttle, and a throttle control member mounted on the propulsion unit for movement in the direction of the rotary axis for opening and closing the throttle.
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