Tiltable marine steering helm
US5136894A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 31, 1990 |
| Grant date | Aug 11, 1992 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 31, 2010 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T74/20714
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A tiltable marine steering helm assembly which includes a steering-wheel shaft mounted in a universal joint permitting the steering wheel shaft to be tilted at various angles and providing the full rotational movement of the wheel regardless of the tilt angle. The universal joint includes two pairs of yokes mounted perpendicularly to each other, and a coupling operatively engaged by these yokes. The wheel shaft is able to tilt vertically and to rotate freely due to the design of the universal joint. The components of tilt helm assembly may be reconfigured to permit mounting on either a vertical or a 20 degree tilt dashboard. Also provided in a flexible helm cover which can be installed to the helm assembly without hardware.
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