US3333798A

US3333798A - Pivoted outboard motor mounting

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Publication number: US3333798A
Application number: US483961A
Authority: US
Inventors: Robert D Stroud
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 1965-08-31
Filing date: 1965-08-31
Publication date: 1967-08-01
Anticipated expiration: 1984-08-01

Description

2 Sheets-Sheet 1 INVENTOR ROBERT D.STROUD FIG. 2

1967 R. 0. STROUD PIVOTED OUTBOARD MOTOR MOUNTING Filed Aug. 51, 1965 Aug. 1, 1967 R. D. STROUD PIVOTED OUTBOARD MOTOR MOUNTING 2 Sheets-Sheet 2 Filed Aug. 51, 1965 5 2 INVENTOR E ROBERT D. STRGUD ATTORNEY United States Patent 3,333,798 PIVOTED OUTBOARD MOTOR MOUNTING Robert D. Stroud, P.0. Box 264, Eaton Park, Fla. 33840 Filed Aug. 31, 1965, Ser. No. 483,961 2 Claims. (Cl. 248-4) This invention relates to an outboard motor mounting and more particularly to an outboard motor mounting that permits the motor to be conveniently pivoted or swung from an operative position, to a position so that the propeller is inside of the boat.

The primary object of this invention is to provide an outboard motor mounting which is adapted to be used for supporting a conventional outboard motor on the stern transom of a boat so that in normal use of the device, the propeller will be in the water to drive or power the boat in the usual way, and wherein the mounting mechanism of the present invention is constructed so that when desired the motor can be pivoted'or moved so that the propeller is within the boat, there being a manually adjustably means for raising and lowering the motor so as to insure that the motor will properly clear the top of the transom during the pivotal movement of the outboard motor.

A further object is to provide a pivoted outboard motor mounting of the type stated that is especially suitable for facilitating making repairs to the motor, and wherein the present invention will also help prevent the propeller from becoming lost, and wherein dropping or loss of tools will be minimized or prevented since the propeller will be within the motor when the motor is being worked on so that, for example, if any tools are dropped the tools will drop into the boat instead of dropping into the water and getting lost.

Still another object is to provide such a pivoted outboard mounting that is easily operable, rugged in structure and fool-proof in use.

These and other objects will become apparent from a reading of the following specification wherein like parts are referred to and indicated by like reference characters, wherein:

FIG. 1 is a side elevational view, illustrating one application of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is an enlarged perspective view of the mounting and bracket per se.

FIG. 3 is a sectional view taken on the line 33 of FIG. 2.

FIG. 4 is a view similar to FIG. 3, but showing the parts extended or adjusted.

FIG. 5 is a sectional view taken on line 55 of FIG. 4.

FIG. 6 is a sectional view taken in line 66 of FIG. 5.

Referring in detail to the drawings, the numeral indicates a portion of a conventional boat which includes the usual bottom 21 as well as the stern 22 having a transom 23. The numeral 24 indicates a conventional outboard motor which includes the usual power unit 25 as well as a propeller 26.

According to the present invention, there is provided a bracket 27 which is adapted to be used for conveniently supporting the outboard motor 24 on the stern of the boat. The bracket 27 includes a pair of similar spaced apart channel members 28, FIG. 2. Each of these channel members 28 has a formation that generally resembles ice an inverted J, and each of the channel members 28 includes inner and

outer portions

29 and 30 which are interconnected by top portion 21. Each channel 28 is further provided with a flange portion 32. The numeral 33 indicates a bushing or fitting which is secured to or formed integral with the flange 32 adjacent the lower edge of the inner portion 29. Screw members 34 are arranged in threaded arrangement with the bushing 33, and fittings 35 are suitably aflixed to the inner ends of the screw membe'rs 34 for engaging the inner surface of the transom 23, FIG. 1. A suitable manually operable member 36 is affixed to the screw members 34 to facilitate loosening or tightening of the screw members on the transom.

The numeral 37 indicates lugs which are adapted to be secured to or formed integral with the channel members 28, and the lugs have apertures or openings 38 whereby pins are extended through certain of these openings 38 to coact with extensions 39 on the outboard motor 24 whereby the angle of the outboard motor can be adjusted as desired, as for example, to permit use of the outboard motor with transoms that are arranged at different angles.

The numeral 41 indicates a pivot pin that extends between the pair of channel members 28, and a collar 42 is swivelly mounted on the pin 41. The numeral 43 indicates a support member that is afiixed to the collar 42. The support member 43 includes spaced apart

end portions

44 and 45 as well as side portions 46 and a top portion 47, and the support member 43 may be of hollow formation. The numeral 48 indicates a hollow body member that is swivelly connected to the support member 43 as at 49. There is provided the spaced apart

end portions

50 and 51, and side portions 52 and top portion 53, FIG. 4.

As shown in FIG. 5 for example, there is provided a pair of threaded studs 55. As shown in FIG. 5 for example, the numeral 54 indicates a base piece or base member which is adjustably mounted for movement towards and away from the body member 48 for a purpose to be later described. The base piece 54 has a pair of spaced apart studs 55 extending therethrough, and the numeral 56 indicates handles or gripping portions on the outer end of the studs 55 for facilitating manual turning or rotation thereof. The studs 55 extend through apertures or

openings

57 and 59 in the base portion 54, and the openings 57 are aligned with or registered with the openings 59 in the end portions 50 of the body member 48. Enlarged heads 58 are aflixed to or provided On the inner ends of the studs 55 and retainers 60 extend over the heads 58.

The numeral 69 indicates securing elements or nuts which are adapted to be secured by welding or the like to the

inner end portions

61 and 62 of the base piece 54, and the studs 55 are arranged in threaded engagement with the elements 69. Due to this construction, as the studs 55 are manually operated, it will be seen that the base piece 54 will be moved towards or away from the body member 48 in the desired manner. The base piece 54 as well as the

inner end portions

61 and 62 are adapted to be of hollow construction as shown in the drawings. The base piece 54 is provided with side portions 63 as well as a top portion 64.

The numeral 65 indicates a hollow sleeve which is adapted to be secured, as for example by welding to end portion 61 of base piece 54, and an end portion of the sleeve 65 is interposed or positioned between the spaced apart studs 55, as shown in the drawings. The sleeve 65 is adapted to receive therethrough a pivot or steering pin or bolt that extends therethrough from the outboard motor to permit themot-or and propeller to be steered or moved in the desired manner. I

The numeral 66 indicates a guide pin which has an end thereof suitably affixed to the portions 60 of the base piece 54. The guide pin 66 is mounted for telescopic movement into and out of a tubular member 67 that is suitably affixed to the portion 50 of the body member 48, there being an opening 68 in the base piece 54 which provides clearance for the member 67 as the base piece 54 moves toward and away from the body member 48.

From the foregoing, it will be seen that there has been provided a pivoted outboard motor mounting, and in use with the parts arranged as shown in the drawings, the bracket 27 is adapted to be conveniently mounted on and connected to the usual transom 23 of a boat, such as the boat 20. The outboard motor 24 may be of a conventional type or construction and with the parts arranged as shown in the solid lines of FIG. 2, and when actuated, the propeller 26 may be rotated to drive the boat in the desired manner.

When it is desired to work on the motor or repair any of the parts, such as the propeller 26 or associated parts, due to the provision of the unique mounting bracket 27 of the present invention, the motor 24 can be swiveled or pivoted so that it assumes a position, such as that shown in the dotted lines of FIG. 1. This is advantageous because it will be more convenient for a person to work on the motor in this position, inasmuch as the propeller 26 will be above the interior of the boat rather than being disposed in a rearward position behind the boat. Thus, with the motor 24 as shown in the dotted line position of FIG. 1, if a person accidentally drops any of the tools being used in repairing the motor, such tools will be easily received in the bottom of the boat 20 rather than dropping into the water so that such tools will not be lost. In addition, by being able to move the .motor 24 as shown in the dotted line position of FIG. 1, the person working on the boat will have more convenient access to the various parts of the motor being repaired.

The following is a description of how the motor 24 is moved from the solid line position of FIG. 1 to the dotted line position of FIG. 1: First, the motor 24 is raised upwardly about a horizontal axis extending through the pivot pin 41, and this is possible because the support member 43 is affixed to the collar 42 which is swivelly mounted on the pin 41. With the motor 24 in this raised or elevated position the screw members 55 can be manually rotated by turning the elements 56, and this causes the base piece 54 to move away from the body member 48 so that the outboard motor 24 will be above the upper edge of the transom 23, whereby the motor can clear the upper edge of the transom. Thus, due to the provision of the swivel pin or swivel connection 49 between the body member 48 and the support member 43, the motor 24, in its raised position, can then be easily and conveniently moved to a position, such as that shown in the dotted line position of FIG. 1, within the interior of the boat for the above described purpose. After the repairs have been made on the boat a reverse procedure is followed, that is, the motor 24 is moved from the dotted line position of FIG. 1 to a position so that it is in the rear of the boat, and then the screw members 55 are adapted to be rotated so that the base piece 54 will move towards the body member 48, and due to the position of the pivot pin 41 the motor 24 can assume or return to an operable position, such as that shown in the solid lines of FIG. -1.

It is to be noted that the sleeve or tubular member 65 is affixed to the base piece 54, and this tubular member 65 is adapted to receive the usual pin or bolt on the motor 24. In addition, the studs 55 threadably engage the nuts 69, and the heads 58 of the studs 55 are rotatably to provide a convenient means for insuring that the outboard motor will clear the top of the transom 23 as the motor is moved, such as shown in FIG. 1. Also, the

guide pin 66 is engaged in the tubular element 67 so that as the base piece 54 is moved, the parts will be maintained in their proper aligned positions.

The screws 34 are adapted to be used for maintaining the bracket or clamp 27 properly and securing the clamp onto the transom 23.- The parts can be made of any suitable material or in different types or sizes.

The apertured members 37 are of a type that permits the outboard motor 24 to be used on transoms that are arranged at different angles.

As important aspect or feature of the present invention is the means whereby the motor can be raised or elevated so that the motor will not touch the stern ofthe boat, and this is brought about by means of the previously described studs 55 and associated parts.

The bracket can be made as a separate unit so that it can be used on all types of motors or it can be used with original or new equipment. Also, the present invention will permit the motor to be raised and lowered and the device is easy to operate, and the present invention will prevent loss of tools, as for example, when protecting the propeller. In addition, it will protect the rear of the boat, .as for example, when moving along a roadway or the like.

Also, the present invention will help prevent pins from being sheared off and, in addition, the present invention will help prevent loss of equipment, such as a propeller being accidentally dropped into the water. With the motor in the dotted line position of FIG. 1, if they are dropped they will not get into the water and it is easier to move the motor as the motor can be raised a sufiicient distance or elevation to prevent the motor from hitting the transom. In addition, the motor can be adjusted to facilitate traveling and there will be increased protection for the transom. In addition, when the parts are arranged as shown in FIG. 1, if a log is encountered the motor can move upwardly to prevent damage to the motor. The channel members 28 are of a shape or construction so that they will fit snugly on the transom, and there is provided a means for swiveling and raising or lowering the motor.

Various accessories can be used as desired or required, such as cranks or handles for adjusting the parts. The present invention is thus a conversion kit for outboard motors and is especially suitable for use by sportsmen and the like. Furthermore, the outboard motor can be worked on with greater safety as there is less risk of a person falling overboard. In addition, the present invention can be used to replace existing bracket mountings.

The parts can be made of any suitable material and in dilferent shapes or sizes.

It will now be clear that there is provided a device which accomplishes the objectives heretofore set forth- While the invention has been disclosed in its preferred form, it is to be understood that the specific embodiment thereof as described and illustrated herein is not to be considered in a limited sense as there may be other forms or modifications of the invention which should also'be construed to come within the scope of the appended claims.

I claim:

1. As a new article of manufacture, a device of the character described for use with a boat, including a stern transom, a bracket including a pair of spaced apart channel members, each including an inner and outer portion" having flanges thereon, bushings affixed to the flanges, screw members engaging said bushings, apertured lugs afiixed to said channel members, a pivot pin connected to said channel members, a collar swivelly mounted on lar, a body member arranged contiguous to said support member, a swivel pin swivelly connecting said body member to said support member, a base member adjustably connected to said body member, a pair of threaded studs extending through apertures in said body and base members, said base member being mounted for movement towards and away from said body member, interengaging guide members on said base member and body member, and a hollow sleeve afiixed to said base member and having a portion thereof interposed between said studs.

2. A pivoted outboard motor mounting comprising channel members having a support member pivotally connected thereto, a body member swivelly connected to said support member, a base member adjustably con- 6. nected to said body member and movable towards and away from said body member, and manually operable means for moving. said base member toward and away from said body member.

References Cited UNITED STATES PATENTS 2,390,135 12/ 1945 Tobias 2484 2,928,630 3/1960 Wisman 248-4 3,220,675 11/1965 Cooper 2484 CHANCELLOR E. HARRIS, Primary Examiner. I. PETO, Assistant Examiner.

Claims

1. AS A NEW ARTICLE OF MANUFACTURE, A DEVICE OF THE CHARACTER DESCRIBED FOR USE WITH A BOAT, INCLUDING A STERN TRANSOM, A BRACKET INCLUDING A PAIR OF SPACED APART CHANNEL MEMBERS, EACH INCLUDING AN INNER AND OUTER PORTION HAVING FLANGES THEREON, BUSHINGS AFFIXED TO THE FLANGES, SCREW MEMBERS ENGAGAING SAID BUSHINGS, APERTURED LUGS AFFIXED TO SAID CHANNEL MEMBERS, A PIVOT PIN CONNECTED TO SAID CHANNEL MEMBERS, A COLLAR SWIVELLY MOUNTED ON SAID PIVOT PIN, A SUPPORT MEMBER CONNECTED TO SAID COLLAR, A BODY MEMBER ARRANGED CONTIGUOUS TO SAID SUPPORT MEMBER, A SWIVEL PIN SWIVELLY CONNECTING SAID BODY MEMBER TO SAID SUPPORT MEMBER, A BASE MEMBER ADJUSTABLY CONNECTED TO SAID BODY MEMBER, A PAIR OF THREADED STUDS EXTENDING THROUGH APERTURES IN SAID BODY AND BASE MEMBERS, SAID BASE MEMBER BEING MOUNTED FOR MOVEMENT TOWARDS AND AWAY FROM SAID BODY MEMBER, INTERENGAGING GUIDE MEMBERS ON SAID BASE MEMBER AND BODY MEMBER, AND A HOLLOW SLEEVE AFFIXED TO SAID BASE MEMBER AND HAVING A PORTION THEREOF INTERPOSED BETWEEN SAID STUDS.