TRIM INDICATOR SYSTEM

A system for indicating to the boat driver the trim angle at which his stern drive is set. The system incorporates a variable resistor which is enclosed in waterproof housing. The housing is mounted on the gimbal ring or yoke at the end of the shaft which is the horizontal tilt axis. The movable por...

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Main Author ROBERT C. SCHMIEDEL
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
Published 15.03.1973
Subjects
EQUIPMENT FOR SHIPPING
PERFORMING OPERATIONS
RELATED EQUIPMENT
SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS
TRANSPORTING
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Summary:A system for indicating to the boat driver the trim angle at which his stern drive is set. The system incorporates a variable resistor which is enclosed in waterproof housing. The housing is mounted on the gimbal ring or yoke at the end of the shaft which is the horizontal tilt axis. The movable portion of the variable resistor is attached to the shaft which forms the horizontal tilt axis of a stern drive. In this manner, a signal proportional to the angle of tilt of the stern drive is created and can then be transferred to an indicator gauge. A trim limit switch having interchangeable parts with the variable resistor can also be mounted on the other end of the horizontal tilt axis and connected to the power trim system to limit the angular trim position of the stern drive.
Bibliography:Application Number: AU19710033301