Impact absorbing isolator sleeve and assembly for mounting a trolling motor
US7303595B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 28, 2005 |
| Grant date | Dec 4, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 28, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB63H21/305
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An assembly for mounting a trolling motor comprising an inventive flexible gripping isolator sleeve positionable around the trolling motor column and a retainer which receives and retains the gripping isolator sleeve in a manner effective for holding the trolling motor column in an operating position. The gripping isolator sleeve is formed and configured in a manner effective for flexing sufficiently to allow the trolling motor to deflect in any direction when impacted and for then automatically returning the trolling motor to its operating position.
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