Bracket for supporting an electric powered outboard motor and an electric battery relative to a marine vessel
US5564955A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 6, 1995 |
| Grant date | Oct 15, 1996 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 6, 2015 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF02B61/045
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A bracket is provided for supporting an electric powered outboard motor, such as a trolling motor, and a battery relative to a small marine vessel, such as a Hobie Cat, in order to provide propulsion during becalm conditions. The motor and battery bracket includes a chamber for housing a D.C. electric battery and a transom plate projecting therefrom in a generally vertical plane to which an electric powered outboard motor or trolling motor can be clamped. The latter bracket is preferably constructed for vertical adjustment. A quick connect/disconnect coupling secures the bracket to structural members of the marine vessel, specifically to the dolphin striker post and dolphin striker rod of a Hobie Cat catamaran.
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