Patent · US Expired

Adjustable wheel for yacht pedestal steerer

US5048444A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMar 16, 1990
Grant dateSep 17, 1991
Priority date
Expiry dateMar 16, 2010

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB63H2025/022
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A shaft for a yacht steering pedestal has a swivel between the pedestal outer bearing and the steering wheel. The swivel permits the wheel to be rocked from a normal athwartships position to an angular position alongside the pedestal and thereby gain walking freedom in the cockpit of a sailing vessel.

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