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Tillers, tiller systems and methods for controlling outboard motors with tillers

US9764813B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateSep 22, 2016
Grant dateSep 19, 2017
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Expiry dateSep 22, 2036

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

Abstract

A tiller is for an outboard motor. The tiller comprises a tiller body that is elongated along a tiller axis between a fixed end and a free end. A throttle grip is disposed on the free end. The throttle grip is rotatable through a first (left handed) range of motion from an idle position in which the outboard motor is controlled at idle speed to first (left handed) wide open throttle position in which the outboard motor is controlled at wide open throttle speed and alternately through a second (right handed) range of motion from the idle position to a second (right handed) wide open throttle position in which the outboard motor is controlled at wide open throttle speed.

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