Bracket assembly for a marine outboard motor
US10850819B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 31, 2019 |
| Grant date | Dec 1, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 31, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB63H20/06
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A bracket assembly for a marine outboard motor has a stern bracket, a swivel bracket pivotably connected to the stern bracket to pivot relative to the stern bracket about a tilt axis, a motor mount pivotably connected to the swivel bracket to pivot relative to the swivel bracket about a steering axis, a steering lock bracket operatively connected to the motor mount and being pivotable with the motor mount relative to the swivel bracket about the steering axis, and a locking member. The locking member is one of: a) movably connected to the swivel bracket to move between a locked and an unlocked positions, and b) removably connected to both the swivel bracket and the steering lock bracket to prevent or limit pivoting of the motor mount about the steering axis.
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