Outboard motor tilt mechanism
US4402675A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 29, 1981 |
| Grant date | Sep 6, 1983 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 29, 2001 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF02B61/045
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The invention provides an outboard motor tilt mechanism for releasably supporting the propulsion unit in several elevated positions. A swivel bracket (16) is pivotally supported on a transom bracket (11) to provide tilting movement. A support arm (17) pivotally attached to the transom bracket (11) has an elongated slot slidably engaging a locking pin (21) fixed to the swivel bracket (16). A control handle (25) controls the tension on spring (28) to either permit or prevent engagement of the locking pin (21) with locking recesses (22, 23, 24) in the support arm (17).
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