Abstract: A six-way foot control device has a toe portion pivotally mounted to a heel portion so that two directions of angular toe displacement may be realized about a neutral position. The heel portion is itself pivotally mounted to permit two directions of sideways angular displacement about a corresponding second neutral point. Finally, the foot control is slidably mounted to permit two directions of linear displacement about a third neutral point. Each direction of displacement is detected by a transducer and may control another function of an aircraft or vehicle.

Abstract: A servo controlled trolling motor steering system provides improved speed and steering control. The system includes apparatus for mounting the motor on a boat for rotation about an axis to effect steering of the boat. A foot pedal includes a base and a foot pad pivotally mounted to the base, the foot pad being pivotal by a user to command a desired steering direction. A membrane potentiometer senses rotational position of the motor to develop an electrical signal representative of the rotational position, the signal comprising a steering feedback signal. A second membrane potentiometer senses pivotal position of the foot pad relative to the base to develop an electrical signal representative of the pivotal position, the signal comprising a steering command signal.

Abstract: A servo controlled trolling motor steering system provides improved speed and steering control. The system includes apparatus for mounting the motor on a boat for rotation about an axis to effect steering of the boat. A foot pedal includes a base and a foot pad pivotally mounted to the base, the foot pad being pivotal by a user to command a desired steering direction. A membrane potentiometer senses rotational position of the motor to develop an electrical signal representative of the rotational position, the signal comprising a steering feedback signal. A second membrane potentiometer senses pivotal position of the foot pad relative to the base to develop an electrical signal representative of the pivotal position, the signal comprising a steering command signal.

Abstract: A servo controlled trolling motor steering system provides improved speed and steering control. The system includes apparatus for mounting the motor on a boat for rotation about an axis to effect steering of the boat. A foot pedal includes a base and a foot pad pivotally mounted to the base, the foot pad being pivotal by a user to command a desired steering direction. A membrane potentiometer senses rotational position of the motor to develop an electrical signal representative of the rotational position, the signal comprising a steering feedback signal. A second membrane potentiometer senses pivotal position of the foot pad relative to the base to develop an electrical signal representative of the pivotal position, the signal comprising a steering command signal.

Abstract: A servo controlled trolling motor steering system provides improved speed and steering control. The system includes apparatus for mounting the motor on a boat for rotation about an axis to effect steering of the boat. A foot pedal includes a base and a foot pad pivotally mounted to the base, the foot pad being pivotal by a user to command a desired steering direction. A membrane potentiometer senses rotational position of the motor to develop an electrical signal representative of the rotational position, the signal comprising a steering feedback signal. A second membrane potentiometer senses pivotal position of the foot pad relative to the base to develop an electrical signal representative of the pivotal position, the signal comprising a steering command signal.

Abstract: A power-driven surfboard, whch comprises a DC power supply connected between a motor and a pressure-controlled power switch, which is controlled by a pressure board mounted on the top face thereof to drive the motor to operate, and a propeller connected to the motor through a transmission shaft. Once the pressure board is stepped on, the DC power supply is connected to provide the motor with necessary working voltage so as to drive the propeller to propel the surfboard to move forward on water surface.

Abstract: A system for rotatably mounting foot operated trolling motor controls flushly within boat decks. The system is mounted within a suitable orifice defined in the boat deck, so that the fisherman may conveniently rotate his foot control to a desired angle, while maintaining both feet in a comfortable, level position. A rigid frame fastened within the deck extends downwardly into the mounting orifice for recessed operation. A plurality of radially spaced apart brackets fasten the frame to the deck. A rotatable, substantially cylindrical pan is flush mounted within the frame interior, and coupled to the bracket system with a suitable bearing for subsequent rotation. The pan has a generally circular interior, which receives and mounts the foot control system. The fisherman's trolling motor foot control is disposed and centered within the interior of the rotatable pan, braced by a pair of spacers having a generally segment-shaped cross section.

Abstract: A trolling motor foot control apparatus is set forth to provide steering to a trolling motor by use of an associated reversing electric motor oriented orthogonally relative to the downwardly depending steering shaft of the trolling motor. The electric motor is provided with an axially extending worm gear cooperative with an internally threaded collar pivotally mounted relative to the trolling motor. A remote treadle control controls rotation of the electric motor to accordingly control desired rotation of the worm gear and accordingly control pivoting of the trolling motor for steerage purposes.

Abstract: There is disclosed a steering control system for a boat propelled by either bow mounted or transom mounted trolling motors. The steering control system includes a steering cam assembly, actuating device for imparting relative rotational movement between the steering cam and the steering cam housing, and steering device for turning the trolling motors in a manner responsive to the actuation of the switching device. The steering cam assembly has a steering cam with actuating surfaces that form varying contours, a steering cam housing that houses the steering cam such that the steering cam rotates relative to the steering cam housing, electrical switching device coupled to the steering cam housing with actuating portions responsive to the actuating surface. Several different embodiments of the steering device are provided that either swing the trolling motors in an arc or rotate the trolling motors.

Abstract: A permanent magnet direct-current gearhead motor is supported by a base member so that its output gear motion is transmitted to a splined steering shaft which descends and is attached to the electric trolling motor itself. The transmission of motion between the gearhead motor and the spline gear on the upper end of the steering shaft may utilize a larger intermediate gear so that limit switches can be installed thereon to limit the range of rotation of the gears, and thus of the trolling motor itself. The direction of the gearhead motor rotation is dependent on the polarity of the direct current applied; the desired polarity being established through by button-type switches connected through a double throw, double pole direct current relay which is housed on the base member, adjacent to the gearhead motor. The button switches may be positioned at a multiple number of different locations within the boat, wherever desired.

Abstract: A control mechanism for a boat having a seat assembly to support a pilot provides an outboard motor which is directionally controlled by extension and retraction of a control cable with the control mechanism having a pedal which is generally planar on its upper surface receptive of the pilot's foot. A bracket mounts the pedal at a location below the seat assembly so that the user occupying the seat can position one of his feet on the pedal. A pair of switch surfaces are disposed on opposite sides of the pedal, each surface extending above the pedal surface so that lateral movement of the user's foot when positioned on the pedal can contact one of the switch surfaces. A switch associated with each switch surface can then be activated for directionally moving the outboard motor into different positions responsive to pressure applied to one or other of the switch surfaces applied by the edge of the user's foot.

Abstract: A directional control mechanism for an electric trolling motor utilizes a plurality of foot pedal actuated switches to control a reversible directional control motor. A gear reduction unit connected to the directional control motor has an output shaft which rotates a drive pulley. A second pulley, connected to a rotatable trolling motor mounting shaft, is driven by a belt in engagement with the drive pulley. An electrical slip ring contact on the second pulley transmits current to the electric trolling motor. The trolling motor is also controlled by a switch activated by the foot pedal.

Abstract: An electric trolling motor is journalled by a rotatable shaft into the hull and deck of a fishing boat and a foot control disk on the shaft is positioned on the deck for control of the steering of the boat by a fisherman with both hands employed with a fishing pole. The motor control assembly is simply a motor housing with a shaft extending therefrom for rotatably mounting through the hull of a fishing boat and a disc on the shaft for mounting at deck level for foot control of the shaft rotation by a fisherman in his regular fishing position.

Abstract: There is disclosed a steering control system for a boat propelled by either bow mounted or transom mounted trolling motors. The steering control system includes a steering cam assembly, actuating device for imparting relative rotational movement between the steering cam and the steering cam housing, and steering device for turning the trolling motors in a manner responsive to the actuation of the switching device. The steering cam assembly has a steering cam with actuating surfaces that form varying contours, a steering cam housing that houses the steering cam such that the steering cam rotates relative to the steering cam housing, electrical switching device coupled to the steering cam housing with actuation portions responsive to the actuating surfaces. Several different embodiments of the steering device are provided that either swing the trolling motors in an arc or rotate the trolling motors.

Abstract: This application relates to a roller base for supporting the foot pedal used to control the operation of a trolling motor, and it includes a pair of spaced foot pedal base plate supporting brackets. The supporting brackets are slidably mounted on an elongated rod for sliding movement along the length thereof. Each of the brackets is apertured to facilitate the securement of the foot pedal base plate thereto. The rod carries, at one of its ends, structure by which the rod can be swivelly or pivotally attached to a vertically extending member secured to the boat carrying the trolling motor to be controlled by the foot pedal. The opposite end of the elongated rod carries a stop element which prevents movement of the outermost of the supporting brackets out of engagement with the end of the rod.

Abstract: A steering arm for outboard motors comprising an elongate arm body member having a pair of vertical side web portions extending substantially the full length of the body member and a central horizontal web portion; the body member has a clamping means integrally formed at one end thereof and inludes a thickened boss having a semi-circular cutout formed in the free end thereof; a cooperating clamp member has a semi-circular cutout complementary to the cut-out in the body member so that cut-outs substantially surround a motor support shaft, and means are provided for securing the clamp member to the body member; the vertical side webs are angled downwardly in their vertical plane at the other end of the arm body member, and an opening is provided in the central horizontal web portion adjacent the downwardly angled side web portions and together with reinforcing means traversing the opening and integral with the central horizontal web form a foot support; and a vertical reinforcing web connecting said boss and s

Abstract: A mount for an electric trolling motor foot control unit having base member, a pedal pivotal about a horizontal axis and motor control switches, the mount comprising a base plate secured to the underside of the base member, a connection at one end of the base plate for pivotally securing the base plate to the floor of a boat for pivotal movement of the base plate and the control unit upon the floor of the boat, the connection including a pivot bushing, whereby the user of the electric trolling motor may move the control unit around on the floor of a boat along a predetermined path without removing the control unit from its attachment to the boat.

Abstract: A portable outboard motor foot control device of the pull-pull cable type characterized by a cable house adjacent to the control pedal which, in highly embodiments, contains a pulley system for each of two cables and a pulley-bearing lever arm to move the cables. The lever arm is moved on a pivot shaft turned by the pedal to impart movement to the cables, providing considerable ease of operation. Some preferred embodiments include a pedal having a foot-contact surface well spaced from the pivot axis of the pedal, preferably above the axis.

Abstract: A portable outboard motor foot control device having adjustable cables characterized by a cable house which is adjacent to the foot pedal and from which the cable or cables extend, and a guide through which the cable or cables extend as they exit the cable house, the guide being adjustable to firmly set the direction at which the cable or cables exit the cable house. Preferred embodiments include a drum frictionally held between opposed upright plates forming part of the cable house. Changes in the rotational orientation of the drum change the angle of passageways in the drum through which the cables pass.

Abstract: A hand control for a foot control of a trolling motor on a boat is provided being of a construction so that an operator can turn the trolling motor switch ON and OFF and steer the boat by hand instead of by foot.

Abstract: A motor control support for a fishing boat employed in conjunction with a fisherman's chair (10) which is mounted on a first end of a vertically positioned pedestal (12) and with the second end of the pedestal being secured rotatably in a receiving pedestal support (24) securely mounted on the deck. The motor control support includes a sleeve (14) which fits around the pedestal (12) and which is connected to a first end of an elongated arm (28) in such a manner that the arm (28) is pivotal in a vertical direction. The other end of the arm (28) is secured to a receiving structure (30) formed on the underside of a platform (34) which supports the motor control assembly (35). The arm (28) can be secured in any desired position so it can have any desired effective length from the chair pedestal (12) to the motor control supporting platform (34). The platform (34) has casters (36 and 38), secured on the underside surface thereof, which ride upon the deck (22) in an arcuate path.

Abstract: A switch device for operating an electric boat motor for use in trolling for fish includes a durable rustproof housing having secured therein a foot operated switch which is activated when pressed and deactivated when released. The switch is connected at one end of a substantial length of conductor. At the other end of the conductor are motor clips for securing the switch in an operable fashion to an electric trolling motor.

Abstract: A steering control (10) is foot operated to provide directional control for a trolling motor (72). The control (10) is mounted by a plate (18) to a boat (74). A foot pedal (12) is pivotally supported by a member (16) which is connected to a plate (18). An electrical switch (28) is mounted on the toe portion of the foot pedal (12). A guide rod (32) is mounted at one end to an upright member (20) which is mounted on the toe end of the foot pedal (12). The second end of the guide rod (32) is connected to one end of a bracket (50). The opposite end of the bracket (50) is clamped to a vertical shaft (70) of the trolling motor (72). When an operator causes the foot pedal to pivot, the rod (32) is moved longitudinally to move the bracket (50) and thereby cause the shaft (70) to pivot thus providing steering control for the trolling motor (72).

Abstract: A control mechanism for a boat having a seat assembly to support a pilot provides an outboard motor which is directionally controlled by extension and retraction of a control cable with the control mechanism having a pedal which is generally planar on its upper surface receptive of the pilot's foot. A bracket mounts the pedal at a location below the seat assembly so that the user occupying the seat can position one of his feet on the pedal. A pair of switch surfaces are disposed on opposite sides of the pedal, each surface extending above the pedal surface so that lateral movement of the user's foot when positioned on the pedal can contact one of the switch surfaces. A switch associated with each switch surface can then be activated for directionally moving the outboard motor into different positions responsive to pressure applied to one or other of the switch surfaces applied by the edge of the user's foot.

Abstract: A propelled water craft which is generally characterized by a twin pontoon barge having a generally flat deck, a pair of seat pedestals mounted on the deck and carrying rotatable, folding seats, and further characterized by port and starboard variable speed, reversible motors mounted in the rear of the water craft behind each one of the pontoons and operative responsive to on-off pressure switches mounted on a portable support, and forward and reverse thrust switches, and speed control means.

Abstract: My invention provides a control for a trolling motor of a fishing boat, whereby both steering of the boat and operation of the motor may be controlled through use of but one foot of a fisherman. The control has a very low profile so that a standing person may operate the same with his foot in a position not too far displaced from a flat condition on the boat deck, whereby such person is balanced at all times and thus may devote full attention to fishing and little if any attention to maintaining balance. The control comprises a hollow box having center bearing for supporting a shaft in upright position. A foot plate is disposed exteriorly of the box and connected to the shaft, the construction being such that the shaft may be rotated by movement of the foot imparted to the foot plate and also depressed by downward pressure of the foot on the footplate.

Abstract: This invention consists of a foot operated trolling motor control assembly that may be either temporarily clamped to, or permanently mounted upon either the fore or aft located boat transom. Rotational steering of the trolling motor is accomplished through the action of a foot operated pedal pivotally driving the lower end of a vertical lever by an interconnecting, horizontal shaft; a spring loaded connecting rod both vertically and horizontally pivoted to the upper end of the vertical lever; and a split collar and horizontal lever assembly clamped upon a vertical, rotatable, trolling motor shaft with the collar's horizontal lever portion attached to the spring loaded connecting rod through both horizontal and vertical pivots at the rod end opposite the vertical lever mounting. Split bushings may be used within the bore of the split collar assembly in order to accommodate various trolling motor shaft diameters.

Abstract: A foot pedal bar is horizontally secured medially its ends to the vertical shaft of an outboard electric trolling motor mounted on the forward end of a fishing float. A control switch, supported by the pedal bar, operates the motor.