Hall effect trim sensor system for a marine vessel
US6322404A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 9, 2000 |
| Grant date | Nov 27, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 9, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB63H20/10
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A Hall effect rotational position sensor is mounted on a pivotable member of a marine propulsion system and a rotatable portion of the rotational position sensor is attached to a drive structure of the marine propulsion system. Relative movement between the pivotable member, such as a gimbal ring, and the drive structure, such as the outboard drive portion of the marine propulsion system, cause relative movement between the rotatable and stationary portions of the rotational position sensor. As a result, signals can be provided which are representative of the angular position between the drive structure and the pivotable member.
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