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Trim tab actuator for marine propulsion device

US4908766A · kind A · utility

59Cited by
3References
16Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJul 27, 1987
Grant dateMar 13, 1990
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Expiry dateJul 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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