AQUATIC MOTOR MOUNTING SYSTEM
An aquatic motor mounting system enables the adjustment of a boat motor with respect to its hull. The motor is attached to swivel mount that enables the motor to rotate about a first axis and pivot about a second axis generally perpendicular to the first. The system uses tongue and groove concepts to provide strength and durability while enabling the adjustment of the motor.
The present invention relates generally to motorized boat systems, and more specifically, to personal motor craft systems where the performance and maintenance thereof is critical.
2. Description of Related ArtMotorized boat systems are well known in the art and are effective means to propel a hull across the surface of a body of water. For example,
One of the problems commonly associated with system 101 is its limited efficiency. For example, commonly boats have a single motor mount in a fixed position with respect to the hull. The performance of the motor is directly linked to its position with respect to the center of gravity of the boat and the surface of the water in which it functions. With a single mounting location, the ability to adjust the motor with respect to the hull does not exist through conventional means.
Accordingly, although great strides have been made in the area of motorized boat systems, many shortcomings remain.
The novel features believed characteristic of the embodiments of the present application are set forth in the appended claims. However, the embodiments themselves, as well as a preferred mode of use, and further objectives and advantages thereof, will best be understood by reference to the following detailed description when read in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, wherein:
While the system and method of use of the present application is susceptible to various modifications and alternative forms, specific embodiments thereof have been shown by way of example in the drawings and are herein described in detail. It should be understood, however, that the description herein of specific embodiments is not intended to limit the invention to the particular embodiment disclosed, but on the contrary, the intention is to cover all modifications, equivalents, and alternatives falling within the spirit and scope of the present application as defined by the appended claims.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTIllustrative embodiments of the system and method of use of the present application are provided below. It will of course be appreciated that in the development of any actual embodiment, numerous implementation-specific decisions will be made to achieve the developer's specific goals, such as compliance with system-related and business-related constraints, which will vary from one implementation to another. Moreover, it will be appreciated that such a development effort might be complex and time-consuming, but would nevertheless be a routine undertaking for those of ordinary skill in the art having the benefit of this disclosure.
The system and method of use in accordance with the present application overcomes one or more of the above-discussed problems commonly associated with conventional outboard motorboat systems. Specifically, the invention of the present application allows for adjustment of the motor with respect to the hull. In addition, the system of the present application eliminated the conventional means of mounting a motor to a hull, namely the jack plate and transom plate. These and other unique features of the system and method of use are discussed below and illustrated in the accompanying drawings.
The system and method of use will be understood, both as to its structure and operation, from the accompanying drawings, taken in conjunction with the accompanying description. Several embodiments of the system are presented herein. It should be understood that various components, parts, and features of the different embodiments may be combined together and/or interchanged with one another, all of which are within the scope of the present application, even though not all variations and particular embodiments are shown in the drawings. It should also be understood that the mixing and matching of features, elements, and/or functions between various embodiments is expressly contemplated herein so that one of ordinary skill in the art would appreciate from this disclosure that the features, elements, and/or functions of one embodiment may be incorporated into another embodiment as appropriate, unless described otherwise.
The preferred embodiment herein described is not intended to be exhaustive or to limit the invention to the precise form disclosed. It is chosen and described to explain the principles of the invention and its application and practical use to enable others skilled in the art to follow its teachings.
Referring now to the drawings wherein like reference characters identify corresponding or similar elements throughout the several views,
In the contemplated embodiment, system 301 includes a first swivel plate 313 and a second swivel plate 311 attached to a swivel mount 319 via bolt 335 and configured to all the swivel mount 311 to rotate 321 with respect to the first swivel plate 313 and second swivel plate 311 about the axis of the bolt 335. The system 301 further includes a motor housing 303 attached to the swivel mount 319.
The rotation 321 is achieved by a hydraulic cylinder 337 attached to the swivel mount 319 at the back end and to a ram back 315 via shaft 405, the ram back 315 is attached to the swivel plates 311, 313.
The motion of the hydraulic cylinder 337 caused the cylinder to move with respect to the swivel plates 311, 313 and the wear of this motion is protected by slide plates 317.
The first swivel plate 313 and the second swivel plate 311 are also attached via an upper support plate 309 and a lower support plate 407 in the current embodiment to enhance the strength thereof.
The first swivel plate 313 is attached to the hull of a boat via a first mounting bracket 305 via fasteners. The second swivel plate 311 is attached to the hull of a boat via a second mounting bracket 307 via fasteners. The first mounting bracket 305 and second mounting bracket 307 are attached to the hull by fasteners 329, 331, 333 and 409.
The first mounting bracket 305 includes slots 343 and 341 that allow the first swivel plate 313 to slide 325 with respect to the first mounting bracket 305. The second mounting bracket 307 has similar slots that enable the second swivel plate 311 to slide 323 with respect to thereto. The swivel plates 311, 313 include holes 411 passing therethrough to enables the placement of the fasteners to hold the swivel plates 311, 313 to the mounting brackets 305, 307.
The first mounting bracket 305 and second mounting bracket 307 being attached by a jacking plate 345 at the bottom of each via bolts 339 and 403 and pin 401.
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It is also contemplated and depicted that the first swivel plate 313 and the second swivel plate 311 at further secured via support pipe 509.
It should be appreciated that one of the unique features believed characteristic of the present application is that motor housing 303 can be attached in such a way with respect to the hull to modify the performance of the boat it is attached to.
It will also be appreciated that the system 301 is configured to provide a strong mount for the motor housing 303 to endure the forces subjected thereto while being positioned to enhance the performance of the boat. Specifically, the grooves with their nesting edges and ridges.
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The particular embodiments disclosed above are illustrative only, as the embodiments may be modified and practiced in different but equivalent manners apparent to those skilled in the art having the benefit of the teachings herein. It is therefore evident that the particular embodiments disclosed above may be altered or modified, and all such variations are considered within the scope and spirit of the application. Accordingly, the protection sought herein is as set forth in the description. Although the present embodiments are shown above, they are not limited to just these embodiments, but are amenable to various changes and modifications without departing from the spirit thereof.
Claims
1. An aquatic motor mounting system comprising:
- at least two swivel plates holding at least one swivel mount out and away from the hull of a boat; and
- at least one mounting bracket for each of the at least two swivel plates that attach said swivel plates to the hull of a boat;
- wherein at least one mounting bracket and swivel plate are joined with the aid of a slot and ridge;
- wherein at least one motor is attached to the at least one swivel mount.
2. The system of claim 1 wherein the motor receives at least one degree of motion with respect to the hull via the swivel mound or swivel plates.
Type: Application
Filed: Nov 14, 2019
Publication Date: May 14, 2020
Inventor: William Matthew Caldwell (Arlington, TX)
Application Number: 16/683,908