Clutch detent mechanism for outboard motor
US8205732B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 7, 2010 |
| Grant date | Jun 26, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 1, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16H3/145
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A clutch detent mechanism for an outboard motor includes a ball movable with a clutch dog member, a ball retainer member provided in a propeller shaft for retaining the ball in a predetermined position, and a compression coil spring acting on the ball to resiliently force the ball against the ball retainer member. The ball retainer member has a recessed portion for receiving therein the ball to thereby retain the clutch dog member in a neutral position, a front tapered portion provided on one side of the recessed portion for retaining the ball in a position to keep the clutch dog member in a forward shift position, and a rear tapered portion provided on the other side of the recessed portion for retaining the ball in a position to keep the clutch dog member in a reverse shift position.
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