Tiller handle for outboard motors
US7404747B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 25, 2007 |
| Grant date | Jul 29, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 25, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB63H20/106
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Proposed is a height adjusting mechanism for a tiller handle (23) of an outboard motor (1). An adjustment piece (45) is detachably attached to the front end of a handle support bracket (22) which extends rearwards from the outboard motor main body (3). The adjustment piece is configured to be attached to the front end of the handle support member in two or more different positions and provided with a corresponding number of spacer portions (47-50) having different thicknesses so as to interpose a selected one of the spacer portions between corresponding stopper surfaces (41, 42) of the tiller handle and handle support bracket depending on the positions of the adjustment piece. Thereby, the height adjusting mechanism for the tiller handle is avoided from protruding laterally or vertically from the base end of the tiller handle so that the external appearance is not impaired and interferences with the surrounding parts can be effectively prevented. Also, the height of the tiller handle can be selected from two or more possible positions.
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