US3581696A
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Heeling compensating trim plate arrangement for motor boats
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1969-02-26
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Granted: 1971-06-01
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Expires: 1989-02-26
Abstract
Abstract A heeling preventing trim plate arrangement for motor boats in which a linkage is connected between the steering means of the boat and a pair of trim plates. The parts are constructed so that when the steering means is moved in either direction from its neutral position, the proper trim plate is moved in a manner to counteract the heeling tendency of the boat which is produced by the movement of the steering means.
Inventors
- 👤 Bengt Erland Ilon
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 16:14
CPC Classifications
B; B63; B63B; B63B39/00; B63B39/06; B63B39/061
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
139 words
A heeling preventing means for boats having a steering means, such as a helm-type, an outboard drive or the like, comprising a pair of swingable trim plates disposed on opposite sides with respect to the boat''s steering means, means mounting said trim plates for swinging movement about an axis substantially parallel to the bottom of the boat and transverse to the longitudinal axis of the boat, and means connecting the steering means to each of said trim plates, said connecting means being constructed and arranged to be actuated by movement of the steering means in one or the other direction from its neutral position to cause movement of the proper one of the trim plates in such a manner that the heeling tendency of the boat produced by the steering means movement is counteracted by the trim plate movement.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
139 words
A heeling preventing means for boats having a steering means, such as a helm-type, an outboard drive or the like, comprising a pair of swingable trim plates disposed on opposite sides with respect to the boat''s steering means, means mounting said trim plates for swinging movement about an axis substantially parallel to the bottom of the boat and transverse to the longitudinal axis of the boat, and means connecting the steering means to each of said trim plates, said connecting means being constructed and arranged to be actuated by movement of the steering means in one or the other direction from its neutral position to cause movement of the proper one of the trim plates in such a manner that the heeling tendency of the boat produced by the steering means movement is counteracted by the trim plate movement.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
165 words
A heeling preventing means for boats having a steering means, such as a helm type, an outboard drive or the like, comprising a pair of swingable trim plates disposed on opposite sides with respect to the boat''s steering means, and means connecting the steering means to each of said trim plates, said connecting means being constructed and arranged to be actuated by movement of the steering means in one or the other direction from its neutral position to cause movement of the proper one of the trim plates in such a manner that the heeling tendency of the boat produced by the steering means movement is counteracted by the trim plate movement, the inclination of the trim plate being determined by rods forming a lever system and disposed between the respective trim plate and the boat, said rods being connected to the steering means by lost motion connections in such a manner that they may be actuated by steering means movement only in one direction.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
165 words
A heeling preventing means for boats having a steering means, such as a helm type, an outboard drive or the like, comprising a pair of swingable trim plates disposed on opposite sides with respect to the boat''s steering means, and means connecting the steering means to each of said trim plates, said connecting means being constructed and arranged to be actuated by movement of the steering means in one or the other direction from its neutral position to cause movement of the proper one of the trim plates in such a manner that the heeling tendency of the boat produced by the steering means movement is counteracted by the trim plate movement, the inclination of the trim plate being determined by rods forming a lever system and disposed between the respective trim plate and the boat, said rods being connected to the steering means by lost motion connections in such a manner that they may be actuated by steering means movement only in one direction.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
43 words
A heeling preventing means according to claim 2, wherein each lost motion connection consists of one sleeve member and one plunger member displaceable therein, one of said members being connected to the associated trim plate and the other one to the steering means.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
US3249081A
Cited
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1974-05-31 | 1974-11-30 | 1975-06-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-05-31 | 1978-11-30 | 1979-06-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-05-31 | 1982-11-30 | 1983-06-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |