Integrated tilt/trim and steering subsystem for marine outboard engines
US7736206B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 24, 2008 |
| Grant date | Jun 15, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 29, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF15B15/068
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A marine outboard engine is disclosed which comprises a drive unit, a tilt/trim/steering subsystem and a stern bracket adapted for connection to an associated watercraft. The tilt/trim/steering subsystem connects the drive unit to the stern bracket and comprises a first rotary actuator carrying the drive unit for pivotal movement about a steering axis that extends generally vertically, and a second rotary actuator connected to the first rotary actuator and supporting the first rotary actuator and the drive unit for pivotal movement about a tilt/trim axis that extends generally horizontally.
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