Foot switch mechanism for transom-mounted trolling motors
US5171174A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 16, 1992 |
| Grant date | Dec 15, 1992 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 16, 2012 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB63H2025/028
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A foot operated steering mechanism (12) for conventional trolling motors (10) is provided which can be readily retrofitted to the motor (10) without interfering with normal manual control and steering of the motor (10). The steering mechanism (12) includes a pivotal plate (52) mounted proximal to the steering shaft (22) of the motor (10), along with a flexible, strap-like connector (72) secured to the plate (52) and shaft (22). A foot operated actuator (16) is connected via a cable (106) to plate (52), so that selective shifting of the actuator (16) effects corresponding pivoting of the shaft (22).
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