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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 20, 2006
Filed:
Apr. 28, 2005
Hideaki Takada, Wako, JP;
Hiroshi Watabe, Wako, JP;
Hiroshi Mizuguchi, Wako, JP;
Taiichi Otobe, Wako, JP;
Hideaki Takada, Wako, JP;
Hiroshi Watabe, Wako, JP;
Hiroshi Mizuguchi, Wako, JP;
Taiichi Otobe, Wako, JP;
Honda Motor Co., Ltd., Tokyo, JP;
Abstract
An outboard motor operating system, includes a shared switch for inputting operation instructions to either a steering (hydraulic) cylinder for steering an outboard motor or a PTT unit for regulating the tilt/trim angles of the outboard motor. The system also includes a first group of signal lines connected to the steering cylinder, a second group of signal lines connected to the PTT unit, and a third group of signal lines connected to the shared switch. The operating system also includes a selector switch for connecting either the first or second group of signal lines to the third group of signal lines. Thus, a shared operating system is provided for inputting operation instructions to the steering cylinder and PTT unit, and the destination of the instructions is made selectable, enabling a reduction in the number of components and a reduction in the amount of space needed for installing the operating system on the boat.