Marine steering assembly
US7036446B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 16, 2004 |
| Grant date | May 2, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 16, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB63H25/04
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Disclosed is a marine steering assembly having a steering wheel pedestal, a steering output member, a manual steering mechanism and an auto-pilot drive. The manual steering mechanism is connected to a steering wheel. The manual steering mechanism is retained by the steering wheel pedestal for manual control of the steering output member. The auto-pilot drive is connected to the steering output member and provides automatic control of the steering output member. The auto-pilot drive is aligned with and located adjacent the steering output member. The steering output member, the manual steering mechanism, the pedestal and the auto-pilot drive are accommodated within an outer casing.
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