Patent ID: 6080025
Filing Date: 2000-06-27
Classification: E05C,F02B

Abstract:
A cowling latch for an outboard motor including an upper cowling having a lower surface and a lower cowling having an upper surface, said cowling latch comprising a first latching member connected to the upper cowling and a second latching member connected to the lower cowling, said second latching member being moveable between a first position in which said second latching member engages said first latching member and a second position in which said second latching member does not engage said first latching member, said second latching member including a first latching member engaging part movably mounted with respect to a support, said support having a base defined by said lower cowling and a cover attached to said base and cooperating therewith to define a passage, said engaging part being connected to a shaft which is rotatably supported in said passage and which rotates about an axis that is positioned below the upper surface of the lower cowling.