US3765369A
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Bow mount for trolling motors
Assignee: Shakespeare and Company
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Filing: 1972-04-17
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Granted: 1973-10-16
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Expires: 1992-04-17
Abstract
Abstract A device for mounting a trolling motor to the bow of a boat. The device has a base member adapted to be secured to a boat. One end of a swing arm is mounted from the base member so as to permit the swing arm to rotate through approximately 180* between driving and storing positions. A bracket is attached to the other end of the swing arm for at least partial rotation with respect thereto, and a trolling motor is selectively positionable in the bracket to accommodate vertical adjustment of the trolling motor. A first means is provided selectively to lock the swing arm in driving or storing position. This first lock means is operable from a remote location by an actuating means. A second lock means is provided selectively to maintain the disposition of the bracket with respect to the swing arm.
Inventors
- 👤 A Henning
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 21:54
CPC Classifications
B; B63; B63H; B63H20/00; B63H20/007
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
158 words
A device for mounting a trolling motor to a boat comprising, a base member, a swing arm having first and second opposed ends, means mounting the first end of said swing arm from said base member for permitting said swing arm to rotate through approximately 180* between driving and storing positions, a bracket, means mounting said bracket on the second end of said swing arm for at least partial rotation with respect thereto, means for securing a trolling motor to said bracket, a lock bolt mounted on said swing arm for movement between an engaging and a releasing position, first keeper means on said base member receiving said bolt when in said engaging position to maintain said swing arm in the driving position and second keeper means on said bracket receiving said bolt when in said engaging position to maintain said swing arm in the storing position, and means for moving said lock bolt to the releasing position.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
158 words
A device for mounting a trolling motor to a boat comprising, a base member, a swing arm having first and second opposed ends, means mounting the first end of said swing arm from said base member for permitting said swing arm to rotate through approximately 180* between driving and storing positions, a bracket, means mounting said bracket on the second end of said swing arm for at least partial rotation with respect thereto, means for securing a trolling motor to said bracket, a lock bolt mounted on said swing arm for movement between an engaging and a releasing position, first keeper means on said base member receiving said bolt when in said engaging position to maintain said swing arm in the driving position and second keeper means on said bracket receiving said bolt when in said engaging position to maintain said swing arm in the storing position, and means for moving said lock bolt to the releasing position.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
64 words
A device for mounting a trolling motor to a boat, as set forth in claim 1, in which each said keeper means has at least one wedge surface that is engageable by said bolt, said wedge surface on each keeper means being inclined with respect to the path along which said bolt moves between the release and engaging positions to contact that keeper means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
45 words
A device for mounting a trolling motor to a boat, as set forth in claim 2, having a lock means, said lock means carried by said bracket to engage the swing arm and selectively preclude rotation of the bracket with respect to the swing arm.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
43 words
A device for mounting a trolling motor to a boat as set forth in claim 3, in which said lock means comprises a block and stop plate, said block being movable selectively to lock said swing arm between the stop plate and block.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
42 words
A device for mounting a trolling motor to a boat, as set forth in claim 4, in which said block presents a cam surface and said block is mounted for rotation by which to drive said cam surface against said swing arm.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
42 words
A device for mounting a trolling motor to a boat, as set forth in claim 1, in which the means for moving said lock bolt to the releasing position extends from said lock bolt to a location remote from said lock bolt.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
74 words
A device for mounting a trolling motor to a boat, as set forth in claim 6, in which the means for moving said lock bolt to the releasing position comprises a cord secured to said lock bolt and reaved through a reaction point located in spaced relation with respect to said lock bolt so that as said cord is hauled the lock bolt will be moved from the engaging position to the releasing position.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
52 words
A device for mounting a trolling motor to a boat, as set forth in claim 7, in which guide slots in said swing arm delineate the path along which said lock bolt moves between the engaging and releasing positions and in which spring means bias said lock bolt toward the engaging position.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
82 words
A device for mounting a trolling motor to a boat, as set forth in claim 8, in which the swing arm has a channel-shaped cross section with spaced flanges extending outwardly from a web, said guide slots being provided in said flanges, laterally spaced hooks on a yoke engaging the lock bolt in proximity to said spaced flanges in order to stabilize said lock bolt, said yoke also having a vertex to which the means for biasing said lock bolt is attached.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
71 words
A device for mounting a trolling motor to a boat, as set forth in claim 7, in which a reaction point is provided by a bore through the web of said swing arm, said bore being spaced from said lock bolt on the same side of said engaging position as said releasing position and at a distance from said lock bolt in excess of that between said engaging and releasing positions.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
43 words
A device for mounting a trolling motor to a boat, as set forth in claim 1, in which means are provided oN said base member and said swing arm to receive a shackle means when said swing arm is in the storing position.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1976-10-15 | 1977-04-16 | 1977-10-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-10-15 | 1981-04-16 | 1981-10-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-10-15 | 1985-04-16 | 1985-10-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |