Rotary encoders for use with trolling motors
US9160210B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 2, 2012 |
| Grant date | Oct 13, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 14, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG05B9/02
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Rotary encoders for use with trolling motors are disclosed. An example rotary encoder includes a housing defining an aperture and a linear guide and an input sleeve to extend through the aperture. The input sleeve includes an exterior guide to be engaged and followed by a shuttle to enable rotary position information to be obtained from the input sleeve. The shuttle is movably coupled within the linear guide. The shuttle is biased to engage a central portion of the exterior guide if rotation of the input sleeve moves the shuttle past first or second ends of the groove to prevent the rotary encoder from being damaged by over-rotation of the input sleeve.
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