Power-operated lateral actuator for a fishing outrigger
US4813171A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 24, 1987 |
| Grant date | Mar 21, 1989 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 24, 2007 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA01K91/08
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A lateral fishing outrigger has a mast with one end pivotally attached to a side of a boat at a given point and at least one collar disposed in the vicinity of the other end of the mast for guiding fishing lines. A power-operated actuator for the outrigger includes a housing pivotally attached to the side of the boat, a drive disposed in the housing, and a rod connected to the drive and pivotally attached to the other end of the mast for pivoting the mast toward and away from the side of the boat about the given point.
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