Torsional control boat throttle system
AssigneeCharles S. Blair
InventorCharles Blair
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Abstract
A torsional throttle control system is provided that may include any of a number of features. One feature of the throttle control system is twist-style grip that has an axis with an angle adjustable to a housing. Another feature comprises trim and/or outboard motor control(s) atop the grip. Yet another feature comprises the internal mechanism adapted to effect throttle control. Methods associated with use of the throttle control hardware and systems including a boat are also covered.
Claims20
A throttle control comprising:
- a twist handle, the handle connected to a shaft with a first bevel gear toward a distal end of the shaft, a second bevel gear meshing with the first bevel gear,
- wherein rotation of the handle about an axis of the shaft provides an output from the second bevel gear for throttle control, and
- wherein an axis of the twist handle is adjustable relative to a fixed housing.
A throttle control, the controller having a rotatable handle to control engine or motor throttle, wherein the improvement consists of:
- the grip having an axis, wherein the axis is adjustable to a base at an angle without effecting steering.
A throttle control, the controller having a rotatable handle to control engine or motor throttle, wherein the improvement consists of:
- at least one of a trim and an outboard up/down buttons atop the handle.
A method of operating a boat by a user having first and second hands, the method comprising:
- grasping a steering wheel with the first hand one hand,
- grasping a throttle control with the second hand, and
- substantially maintaining a body position while effecting throttle control by supporting the body from forward and aft movement with the wheel and throttle control.
A method of operating a boat by a user having first and second hands, the method comprising:
- grasping a throttle control with the first hand, and
- adjusting at least one of trim and motor up/down with the hand while grasping the throttle control.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.