Marine propulsion – Electric drive for propelling means – With foot control
Patent
1989-10-30
1990-10-23
Peters, Jr., Joseph F.
Marine propulsion
Electric drive for propelling means
With foot control
114144A, 74480B, B63H 2502
Patent
active
049648209
ABSTRACT:
A system for rotatably mounting foot operated trolling motor controls flushly within boat decks. The system is mounted within a suitable orifice defined in the boat deck, so that the fisherman may conveniently rotate his foot control to a desired angle, while maintaining both feet in a comfortable, level position. A rigid frame fastened within the deck extends downwardly into the mounting orifice for recessed operation. A plurality of radially spaced apart brackets fasten the frame to the deck. A rotatable, substantially cylindrical pan is flush mounted within the frame interior, and coupled to the bracket system with a suitable bearing for subsequent rotation. The pan has a generally circular interior, which receives and mounts the foot control system. The fisherman's trolling motor foot control is disposed and centered within the interior of the rotatable pan, braced by a pair of spacers having a generally segment-shaped cross section. The spacers center the foot control appropriately within the pan, and the foot control may thus be rotated by the fisherman from a convenient, recessed position. Since the foot control is recessed, the fisherman's balance is preserved. A cover may be deployed in substantially coplanar relation to the boat deck when the trolling motor is not used.
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Carver Stephen D.
Peters Jr. Joseph F.
Sotelo Jesus D.
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