Apparatuses for supporting outboard motors with respect to marine vessels
US10981637B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 24, 2018 |
| Grant date | Apr 20, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 30, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB63H20/06
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus is for supporting an outboard motor on a transom of a marine vessel. The apparatus has a transom bracket configured for fixed attachment to the transom; a supporting cradle that supports the outboard motor with respect to the transom bracket, wherein the supporting cradle is pivotable with respect to the transom bracket about a trim axis; and a trim actuator that is pivotally coupled to the transom bracket at a first trim actuator pivot axis and to the supporting cradle at a second trim actuator pivot axis. Extension of the trim actuator pivots the supporting cradle upwardly about the trim axis. Retraction of the trim actuator pivots the supporting cradle downwardly about the trim axis. The trim axis is located aftwardly of the first trim actuator pivot axis.
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