Trim tab actuator for marine propulsion device
US4908766A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 27, 1987 |
| Grant date | Mar 13, 1990 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 27, 2007 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB63H20/10
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An improved trim tab actuator for a watercraft for permitting the operator to automatically select any of a plurality of steering effects by automatic control of the trim tab. The trim tab is positioned in response to sense steering and watercraft conditions and the operator may also select any of a plurality of modes mapped in response to these conditions.
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