THEODORE ELLIOTT
Engineering in Manchester, MA
License number
Massachusetts 2299
Issued Date
Jan 10, 1947
Expiration Date
Jun 30, 1986
Type
Mechanical Engineer
Address
Address
Manchester, MA 01944
Professional information
Wheel Steering Apparatus For Boats
US Patent:
4387658, Jun 14, 1983
Filed:
Jan 19, 1982
Appl. No.:
6/340667
Inventors:
Theodore Elliott - Manchester MA
International Classification:
B63H 2510
US Classification:
114144R
Abstract:
A wheel steering apparatus for a boat. A pedestal housing is mounted onto a cockpit sole or other support member. The housing supports a shaft and sprocket that are rotated by a wheel. A sheave is mounted onto the rudder post that extends from the rudder. A chain and cable linkage couples the sprocket and the sheave to pivot the sheave as the wheel rotates the sprocket. The pedestal housing encloses the entire assembly. The apparatus is particularly suited to convert boats steered by a tiller normally attached to the rudder post to wheel steering.