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Cable steering system for a marine vessel which has a primary propulsion unit and an auxiliary propulsion unit

US8151723B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 10, 2009
Grant dateApr 10, 2012
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Expiry dateFeb 11, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB63H20/12
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A steering system for a marine vessel which has a primary propulsion unit and an auxiliary propulsion unit is disclosed. In one embodiment, a cable extending through a support rod of a tilt tube of the primary propulsion unit couples the primary propulsion unit to the auxiliary propulsion unit. Also disclosed is a method of coupling a primary propulsion unit to an auxiliary propulsion unit with a cable.

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