Trolling motor mount
US7004804B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 17, 2004 |
| Grant date | Feb 28, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 17, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB63H20/08
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A trolling motor for use with a watercraft is disclosed. The trolling motor comprises a head portion, a propulsion unit, a shaft coupling the propulsion unit to the head portion, and a mounting system configured to secure the trolling motor to the watercraft and to pivot the trolling motor between a deployed position and a stowed position. The mount system comprises a base having a first portion adapted to be mounted to the watercraft and a second portion adapted to receive the trolling motor, a pivot member coupled to the base and configured to pivot between the deployed position and the stowed position, and a damper mechanism coupled to the pivot member and configured to impede the movement of the member as the pivot member is being moved between the deployed position and the stowed position.
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