Steering device for outboard engine
US8388392B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 16, 2010 |
| Grant date | Mar 5, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 8, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB63H25/20
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A steering device for an outboard engine includes: a helm mechanism operable, in response to operation of a steering wheel, to steer the outboard engine and including a drive shaft parallel to an output shaft of the operation member; an electric assist mechanism for detecting steering torque, applied to the steering wheel, to assist operation of the helm mechanism on the basis of the detected steering torque; and a power transmission section for connecting the output shaft of the steering wheel and the helm mechanism to transmit rotation of the output shaft to the helm mechanism.
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