Trolling motor anti-bounce mechanism

Details Trolling motor anti-bounce mechanism Trolling motor anti-bounce mechanism

1993-09-27

1994-08-23

Foss, J. Franklin

Supports

Machinery support

For outboard motor

440 63, F16M 100

Patent

active

053400771

ABSTRACT:
The present invention allows fishermen to easily stow the trolling motor and control housing while assuring that damage to the mounting bracket, the trolling motor, and the control housing is minimized. The lower arm of the mounting bracket is secured to the boat. The upper arm of the mounting bracket forms a cantilever that projects from a pivot point. Stress forces will most likely cause metal fatigue to occur on the flange called the "positive stow lock feature" near the pivot point. Shock to the positive stow lock feature is minimized by provision of a rubber-based leg to stabilize the upper arm of the mounting bracket. The suspension of the trolling motor and the control housing limits their downward travel.
The bracket member is mounted within the column support bracket on the upper arm of the mounting bracket and is secured in place by an existing pivot pin. A bore on the top surface of the bracket member engages a bore on the top surface of a tubular member with the aid of a roll pin. The tubular member may be cut to any desired length to accommodate various sizes of motor assemblies. The tubular member in the assembly lies parallel to the column support bracket. A cap covers the distal end of the tubular member and acts to minimize shock to the pivot point area of the bracket.

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