US3870258A
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Pulley mounting system for electric outboards
Assignee: Outboard Marine Corp
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Filing: 1973-07-23
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Granted: 1975-03-11
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Expires: 1993-07-23
Abstract
Abstract Disclosed herein is an outboard motor mounting arrangement comprising a bracket, an arm pivotally connected to a bracket adapted to support an outboard motor and pivotally connected to a member adapted to be mounted on a boat hull for pivotal movement relative to the member between a storage position in which the arm extends in one direction from the member and an operating position in which the arm extends in the opposite direction, an arcuate surface on the bracket co-axial with the pivotal connection of the bracket to the arm, and means including an element operably connected to the member and to the bracket and extending tangentially to the arcuate surface for rotating the bracket relative to the arm and in response to movement of the arm between the storage position and the operating position.
Inventors
- 👤 William J Shimanckas
- 👤 W Wayne Beem
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 04:57
CPC Classifications
B; B63; B63H; B63H20/00; B63H20/007; F; F02; F02B; F02B61/00; F02B61/04; F02B61/045
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
150 words
An outboard motor mounting arrangement comprising a member adapted to be mounted on a boat hull, a bracket adapted to support an outboard motor, an arm pivotally connected to said bracket and pivotally connected to said member for pivotal movement relative to said member between a storage position in which said arm extends in one direction from said member and an operating position in which said arm extends in the direction generally opposite to said one direction, an arcuate surface on said bracket co-axial with the pivotal connection of said bracket to said arm, and means including an element operably connected to said member and to said bracket and extending tangentially to said arcuate surface for rotating said bracket relative to said arm through an angle of about 90* in response to movement of said arm through an angle of about 180* between said storage position and said operating position.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
150 words
An outboard motor mounting arrangement comprising a member adapted to be mounted on a boat hull, a bracket adapted to support an outboard motor, an arm pivotally connected to said bracket and pivotally connected to said member for pivotal movement relative to said member between a storage position in which said arm extends in one direction from said member and an operating position in which said arm extends in the direction generally opposite to said one direction, an arcuate surface on said bracket co-axial with the pivotal connection of said bracket to said arm, and means including an element operably connected to said member and to said bracket and extending tangentially to said arcuate surface for rotating said bracket relative to said arm through an angle of about 90* in response to movement of said arm through an angle of about 180* between said storage position and said operating position.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
150 words
An outboard motor mounting arrangement comprising a member adapted to be mounted on a boat hull, a bracket adapted to support an outboard motor, an arm pivotally connected to said bracket and pivotally connected to said member for pivotal movement relative to said member between a storage position in which said arm extends in one direction from said member and an operating position in which said arm extends in the direction generally opposite to said one direction, an arcuate surface on said bracket co-axial with the pivotal connection of said bracket to said arm, and means including an element operably connected to said member and to said bracket and extending tangentially to said arcuate surface for rotating said bracket relative to said arm through an angle of about 90* in response to movement of said arm through an angle of about 180* between said storage position and said operating position.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
150 words
An outboard motor mounting arrangement comprising a member adapted to be mounted on a boat hull, a bracket adapted to support an outboard motor, an arm pivotally connected to said bracket and pivotally connected to said member for pivotal movement relative to said member between a storage position in which said arm extends in one direction from said member and an operating position in which said arm extends in the direction generally opposite to said one direction, an arcuate surface on said bracket co-axial with the pivotal connection of said bracket to said arm, and means including an element operably connected to said member and to said bracket and extending tangentially to said arcuate surface for rotating said bracket relative to said arm through an angle of about 90* in response to movement of said arm through an angle of about 180* between said storage position and said operating position.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
101 words
An outboard motor in accordance with claim 1 wherein said bracket rotating means further includes a part pivotally mounted on sAid arm about the pivotal connection of said arm with said member for movement relative to said arm in response to pivotal arm movement and wherein said element is operably connected to said part between the connection of said element to said member and to said surface so as to displace said surface through the same distance relative to said arm as said part moves relative to said arm in response to pivotal movement of said arm relative to said member.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
72 words
An outboard motor in accordance with claim 2 wherein said part on said arm comprises a first pulley rotatable relative to said arm, wherein said surface on said bracket forms a part of a second pulley fixed on said bracket, and wherein said element is flexible, is reeved about each of said pulleys, is fixed at each end to said member, and is fixed, intermediate the ends thereof, to said second pulley.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
31 words
An outboard motor in accordance with claim 3 wherein said flexible element is connected to said member by means providing for lengthwise adjustment of said flexible element relative to said member.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
26 words
An outboard motor in accordance with claim 1 and further including latch means for releasably and selectively holding said arm in the storage and operating positions.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
74 words
An outboard motor in accordance with claim 5 wherein said latch means comprises a latch movably mounted on said arm and including a pair of oppositely located hook portions, and wherein said member includes a first catch located for engagement by one of said hook portions when said arm in said storage position, and a second catch located for engagement by the other of said hooks when said arm is in said operating position.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
72 words
An outboard motor in accordance with claim 6 wherein said arm includes an aperature spaced from the pivotal connection of said arm to said member and wherein said latch means includes means biasing said latch in the direction to retain engagement of said latch with said member, and means connected to said latch and extending through said aperature in said arm for releasing said latch against the action of said biasing means.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
157 words
An outboard motor mounting arrangement comprising a member adapted to be mounted on a boat hull, a bracket adapted to support an outboard motor, an arm connected to said bracket and pivotally connected to said member for pivotal movement relative to said member between a storage position in which said arm extends in one direction from said member and an operating position in which said arm extends in the direction generally opposite to said one direction, and latch means for releasably and selectively holding said arm in the storage and operating position and including a latch movably mounted on said arm and including a pair of oppositely facing hook portions, a first catch located on said member for engagement by one of said hook portions when said arm is in said storage position, and a second catch located on said member for engagement by the other of said hooks when said arm is in said operating position.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
157 words
An outboard motor mounting arrangement comprising a member adapted to be mounted on a boat hull, a bracket adapted to support an outboard motor, an arm connected to said bracket and pivotally connected to said member for pivotal movement relative to said member between a storage position in which said arm extends in one direction from said member and an operating position in which said arm extends in the direction generally opposite to said one direction, and latch means for releasably and selectively holding said arm in the storage and operating position and including a latch movably mounted on said arm and including a pair of oppositely facing hook portions, a first catch located on said member for engagement by one of said hook portions when said arm is in said storage position, and a second catch located on said member for engagement by the other of said hooks when said arm is in said operating position.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1978-03-10 | 1978-09-09 | 1979-03-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-03-10 | 1982-09-09 | 1983-03-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-03-10 | 1986-09-09 | 1987-03-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |