Steering system for small boat
US7097520B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 14, 2005 |
| Grant date | Aug 29, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 7, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB63H2025/022
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A cylinder unit is provided in a rear side of a boat body to rotate an outboard motor main body as a steering apparatus, and a pump unit is provided to drive the pump unit via a hydraulic pipe by a steering wheel in a driver's seat. A steering torque inputted to the pump unit by the steering wheel is detected by a torque sensor. The pump unit is assisted in the steering operation direction based upon the detected torque by an electric motor, a worm gear, and a worm wheel.
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