Marine propulsion steering system
US7357687B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 29, 2006 |
| Grant date | Apr 15, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 29, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB63H5/125
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A marine propulsion steering apparatus includes a steering nozzle having a central opening therethrough which surrounds a marine propulsion drive shaft and propeller extending from a hull or propulsion module. The nozzle is pivotally mounted for angular movement in a predetermined range of movement on the support structure for the drive shaft for directing flow of water from the propeller in response to pivotal motion controlled by a steering mechanism.
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