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US4194609A
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Speed and clutch control for engines including shift interlock
Assignee: Outboard Marine Corp
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Filing: 1977-11-07
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Granted: 1980-03-25
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Expires: 1997-11-07
Abstract
Abstract Disclosed herein is a control for the throttle valve and clutch of an engine, including a timer plate which is oscillated to concurrently adjust the spark and the setting of the throttle valve and a shift lever for shifting the engine clutch. The control includes a shift interlock which is connected to the shift lever for movement in response to movement of the shift lever and a radially outwardly extending projection on the timer plate. The shift interlock includes a portion which is located to extend into the travel path of the timer plate projection and is engageable with the timer plate projection for selectively controlling the setting of the throttle valve in accordance to the position of the shift lever and for selectively controlling the position of the shift lever in accordance with the setting of the throttle valve. A spring member formed as an integral part of the shift interlock releasably engages a detent pin to positively retain the shift lever in any one of its positions.
Inventors
- 👤 Edmund H. DuBois
- 👤 John D. Sheldon
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 18:38
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60W; B60W30/00; B60W30/18; B60W30/188; B60W10/00; B60W10/02; B60W10/04; B60W10/06; B60W2540/00; B60W2540/16; B60W2710/00; B60W2710/02; B60W2710/021; B60W2710/06; B60W2710/0605
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
180 words
A control for the throttle valve and clutch of an engine, said control comprising a timer plate mounted for movement to adjust engine spark and operatively connected to said throttle valve whereby said throttle valve is moved between low speed and high speed settings in response to movement of said timer plate, a shift lever mounted for movement between a neutral position and forward and reverse positions and adapted to actuate the clutch in response to movement of said shift lever, a movable shift interlock connected to said shift lever for movement in response to movement of said shift lever, interengaging means on said timer plate and on said shift interlock for selectively controlling the setting of said throttle valve in accordance to the position of said shift lever and for selectively controlling the position of said shift lever in accordance with the setting of said throttle valve, and detent means independent of said shift lever and including an integral part on said shift interlock for selectively and releasably retaining said shift lever in the neutral, forward and reverse positions.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
180 words
A control for the throttle valve and clutch of an engine, said control comprising a timer plate mounted for movement to adjust engine spark and operatively connected to said throttle valve whereby said throttle valve is moved between low speed and high speed settings in response to movement of said timer plate, a shift lever mounted for movement between a neutral position and forward and reverse positions and adapted to actuate the clutch in response to movement of said shift lever, a movable shift interlock connected to said shift lever for movement in response to movement of said shift lever, interengaging means on said timer plate and on said shift interlock for selectively controlling the setting of said throttle valve in accordance to the position of said shift lever and for selectively controlling the position of said shift lever in accordance with the setting of said throttle valve, and detent means independent of said shift lever and including an integral part on said shift interlock for selectively and releasably retaining said shift lever in the neutral, forward and reverse positions.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
74 words
A control according to claim 1 wherein said detent means includes a fixed pin means located against said shift interlock and said integral part comprises a spring member on said shift interlock having separate portions situated at locations corresponding to the neutral, forward and reverse positions of said shift lever for receiving and releasably engaging said pin means as said shift lever, and thus said shift interlock, is moved from one position to another.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
73 words
A control according to claim 2 wherein said separate portions on said spring member includes an indentation situated at a location corresponding to the neutral position of said shift interlock and inclined ramp portions which extend in opposite directions from said indentation and which bear against said pin means to maintain a preload on said shift lever when said shift interlock is moved from the neutral position to the forward and reverse positions.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
18 words
A control according to claim 3 wherein said spring member and said shift interlock is a one-piece unit.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1983-03-25 | 1983-09-24 | 1984-03-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-03-25 | 1987-09-24 | 1988-03-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-03-25 | 1991-09-24 | 1992-03-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |