Radio frequency remote control for trolling motors
US5892338A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 10, 1996 |
| Grant date | Apr 6, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 10, 2016 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S388/933
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A trolling motor system comprises a trolling motor having a propeller rotatably driven thereby. The motor is connected to a rotating tube or column mounted to the boat. A control head is mounted at the upper end of the column. A steering motor in the control head controls rotational position of the trolling motor. The control head houses a control circuit for controlling speed of the trolling motor as well as position of the steering motor to steer the boat. A foot pedal is positioned in the boat in proximity to the control head. The foot pedal includes a plurality of user actuable switches for commanding operation of the steering motor and trolling motor. The commands are transmitted via radio frequency to a receiver in the control head. The receiver decodes the commands and transfers the command to the control circuit.
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