Supports – Machinery support – For outboard motor
Patent
1990-10-02
1991-04-09
Chotkowski, Karen J.
Supports
Machinery support
For outboard motor
2482317, 248284, B63H 500
Patent
active
050057987
ABSTRACT:
A mount for dynamically attaching an auxiliary trolling motor at a user-selective position over the gunwale, transom, or stern of a fishing boat. The mount comprises a rigid bracket secured by a screw-clamp to the wall of the boat. The bracket comprises a pair of sides spaced apart by a planar top. A bottom projects inwardly toward the open interior of the bracket. An adjustable base associated with the bracket bottom provides width-compensation to accommodate different mounting surfaces. A rigid shelf projects engages the gunwale or side molding of the boat to prevent undesired movement during operation. A rigid block rotatably mounts the trolling motor to the bracket. A first hinge extends along the length of the bracket to define a first axis of rotation. A second hinge extends perpendicular to the first hinge to define a second axis of rotation. Rotation of the block about the first and second axes moves the motor between a deployed position and storage position. A rigid travel-limiting stop cooperates with a rigid locking tab to prevent undesired rotation of the motor during operation.
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Carver Stephen D.
Chotkowski Karen J.
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