Patent ID: 6663450
Filing Date: 2003-12-16
Classification: F02B

Abstract:
A latching mechanism for an outboard motor, comprising:a first cover member; a second cover member; a base portion of said latching device formed as an integral part of said second cover member; a pivot member extending through said base portion; a latch attached for rotation about a central axis of said pivot member, said latch being movable between a locking position and an unlocking position; a latch pin attached to said first cover member and shaped to be retained by said latch when said first and second cover members are in contact with each other and said latch is in said locking position; and an insertion hole formed through said second cover member, said insertion hole being shaped to receive said latch pin and to allow said latch to move into contact with said latch pin when said first and second cover members are attached to each other.