Convertible, tilt-bracket assembly for mounting trolling motors
US6053471A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 29, 1998 |
| Grant date | Apr 25, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 29, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB63H20/007
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A mounting bracket assembly comprising two separable main components, a tilt bracket and a swivel plate, which assembly 1) is convertible for use with any one of various types of trolling motors adapted for bow or transom mounting; 2) convertibly mounts to a bow gunwale, transom or deck of any of a variety of small fishing boats; and 3) has a tilt-mechanism which minimizes the damaging effect of an underwater impact to a trolling motor of either mounting type. comprise the assembly. The tilt bracket includes a clamp portion for securing the assembly to a bow gunwale or transom, and a tilt table portion including a top plate, an energy-absorbing assembly having ends operably attached between the top plate and the clamp portion, and a pivot mechanism positioned outboard of the gunwale about which the top plate pivots. This assembly allows pivotal movement of the motor about the pivot mechanism in a vertical plane when impact occurs with an underwater object to minimize damage to the motor. The swivel plate includes a cross bar perpendicularly and transversely the swivel plate which extends outboard and serves as a false transom for mounting a trolling motor having clamping arms onto …
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