Support bracket for an outboard motor
US6494431B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 6, 2001 |
| Grant date | Dec 17, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 6, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB63H20/10
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A support bracket for an outboard motor is provided in which a support arm is pivotally attached to a transom bracket of an outboard motor to allow it to pivot upward and be captured by a latching device which is rigidly attached either to a support structure. of the outboard motor or directly to its driveshaft housing. When captured within the latching device attached to the outboard motor, the support arm prevents upward or downward movement of the outboard motor and inhibits any rotation of the outboard motor about its tilt axis. The support arm also inhibits rotation of the outboard motor about its steering axis. The support mechanism therefore prevents potential damage to the outboard motor and its support brackets when the outboard motor is stored in an upwardly tilted position and subjected to shock loads.
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