Marine propulsion device tilt limit switch
US5037338A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 18, 1990 |
| Grant date | Aug 6, 1991 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 18, 2010 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB63H20/10
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A marine propulsion device comprising a transom bracket adapted to be affixedly mounted on the transom of a boat, a propulsion unit mounted on the transom bracket for pivotal movement relative thereto about a generally horizontal tilt axis, an extendable and contractable link connected between the transom bracket and the propulsion unit for pivoting the propulsion unit about the tilt axis, and a mechanism for stopping pivotal movement of the propulsion unit in response to the position of the link relative to the propulsion unit.
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