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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 31, 2000
Filed:
Sep. 22, 1999
Steven J Gonring, Slinger, WI (US);
Kerry J Treinen, Malone, WI (US);
Brian L Fisher, Oakfield, WI (US);
Brunswick Corporation, Lake Forest, IL (US);
Abstract
A hydraulic damper is provided for a steering system, such as that of a boat or watercraft. A manually movable steering mechanism, such as a steering wheel, is connected to a piston and cylinder combination in such a way that rotation of the steering wheel causes relative movement between the piston and cylinder. Hydraulic fluid is disposed within the cylinder in such a way that movement between the cylinder and piston requires the hydraulic fluid to move from one portion of the cylinder to another portion of the cylinder. This fluid movement is conducted through a conduit which can be external to the cylinder or internal to the cylinder and extending through the piston.