Combined trim and steering trolling motor system
US12179896B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 30, 2021 |
| Grant date | Dec 31, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 23, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB63H20/12
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A trolling motor is provided for attachment to a watercraft. The trolling motor includes a system for steering and trimming a trolling motor. The system includes a trolling motor shaft attachment feature configured to receive and rotate with a trolling motor shaft about a trolling motor shaft axis. The system further includes a steering system having a steering motor configured to rotate the shaft attachment feature and shaft to steer a facing direction of the trolling motor. The trim system includes a trim module having a trim motor configured to cause the trolling motor shaft to raise or lower with respect to the steering system so as to cause the trolling motor to raise or lower with respect to the watercraft. The trim module is disposed on the shaft attachment feature such that the trim module rotates with the trolling motor shaft attachment feature about the shaft axis.
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