A steering bracket for an outboard motor and method of use thereof

Abstract

The application discloses a steering bracket for an outboard motor and a use method thereof, which comprises a steering bracket body, two limiting plates symmetrically movably connected to the left and right sides of the top of the steering bracket body, damping components symmetrically movably connected to the opposite sides of the two limiting plates, adjusting seats symmetrically fixedly connected to the top of the front and back surfaces of the steering bracket body, an adjusting groove arranged in the middle of the steering bracket body, a mounting piece movably connected to the middle of the adjusting groove, a first through groove arranged in the middle of the mounting piece, first movable grooves symmetrically arranged in the middle of the left and right sides of the adjusting groove, a limiting component fixedly connected to the bottom of the connecting block, and a cylinder arranged at the bottom of the limiting component. The steering bracket for the outboard motor and the use method thereof have the advantages that the steering bracket is convenient to install, can achieve good installation protection effect on the outboard motor, and can be fixed in position when idle, so that the steering bracket cannot be randomly steered.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of steering brackets for outboard motors, and particularly to a steering bracket for outboard motors and a method of using it. Background Technology

[0002] Outboard motors, as the name suggests, are propulsion engines installed on the outside of the hull. They are usually suspended on the outside of the stern plate and are also called outboard motors. Outboard motors are highly integrated and easy to install and purchase, making them the preferred power source for personal recreational boats. They are also widely used in commercial operations. Depending on the energy source, outboard motors are divided into fuel-powered outboard motors and electric outboard motors.

[0003] Existing steering brackets for outboard motors mostly lack simple and effective components, relying heavily on bolts for installation, which makes disassembly and maintenance cumbersome. They also lack effective protective components, failing to protect the vessel while it is in motion. Furthermore, their bases lack adequate support and there are no components to hold them in place, potentially causing the vessel's direction to change when idle. Therefore, it is necessary to propose a new steering bracket for outboard motors and its usage method to address these problems. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The main objective of this invention is to provide a steering bracket for outboard motors and its usage method, which can effectively solve the problems in the background art.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution adopted by the present invention is as follows: a steering bracket for an outboard motor, comprising a steering bracket body, wherein limiting plates are symmetrically and movably connected to the left and right sides of the top of the steering bracket body, and shock-absorbing components are symmetrically and movably connected to the opposite side of the two limiting plates, and adjusting seats are symmetrically and fixedly connected to the top of the front and back sides of the steering bracket body.

[0006] An adjustment groove is provided in the center of the steering bracket body, and a mounting component is movably connected to the center of the inner cavity of the adjustment groove. A first through groove is provided in the center of the mounting component, and first movable grooves are symmetrically provided in the center of the left and right sides of the inner cavity of the adjustment groove.

[0007] The bottom of the steering bracket body is symmetrically and movably connected with casters around its perimeter. A connecting block is movably connected to the right side of the steering bracket body. A limit component is fixedly connected to the bottom of the connecting block, and a cylinder is provided at the bottom of the limit component.

[0008] Preferably, a second movable groove is symmetrically provided at the center of the top of the two adjustment seats, and a bidirectional lead screw is rotatably connected in the inner cavity of the second movable groove on the front side. A second rotating handle is fixedly connected to the right side of the bidirectional lead screw, and the second rotating handle is rotatably connected to the right side of the front adjustment seat.

[0009] Preferably, the inner cavity of the second movable groove on the back is fixedly connected with a guide column, the front and back of the bottom of the damping assembly are symmetrically movably connected in the inner cavities of the two second movable grooves, the front of the bottom of the limiting plate is screwedly connected to the outer wall of the bidirectional lead screw, and the back of the bottom of the limiting plate is sleeved on the outer wall of the guide column.

[0010] Preferably, the opposite sides of the two damping assemblies are symmetrically fixedly connected with dampers, the other sides of the dampers are fixedly connected to the side edges of the limiting plate, the opposite sides of the two damping assemblies are symmetrically fixedly connected with anti-skid plates, ventilation grooves are formed in the left and right sides of the steering bracket body, and second through grooves are formed in the left and right sides of the damping assembly.

[0011] Preferably, the inner cavity of the first movable groove on the left side is rotatably connected with a lead screw, the front of the lead screw is fixedly connected with a first rotating handle, the first rotating handle is rotatably connected to the left side of the front of the steering bracket body, the left and right sides of the middle of the mounting piece are symmetrically movably connected in the inner cavities of the two first movable grooves, and the left side of the mounting piece is screwedly connected to the outer wall of the lead screw.

[0012] Preferably, the middle of the top of the universal wheel is fixedly connected with a connecting frame, the middle of the top of the connecting frame is fixedly connected with a fixing column, the outer wall of the fixing column is wound with a first spring, the top of the first spring is fixedly connected to the bottom of the steering bracket body, and the fixing column is movably connected to the bottom of the inner cavity of the steering bracket body.

[0013] Preferably, a sliding groove is formed in the right side of the steering bracket body, the bottom of the inner cavity of the sliding groove is fixedly connected with a second spring, the left side of the connecting block is movably connected in the inner cavity of the sliding groove, the bottom of the left side of the connecting block is fixedly connected to the top of the second spring, the limiting assembly is a cavity structure with the bottom, the front and the back being communicated with the outside, the left and right sides of the bottom of the inner cavity of the limiting assembly are symmetrically rotatably connected with baffle plates, the front of the right side of the limiting assembly is slidably connected with a limiting block, and the top of the left side of the limiting block is attached to the bottom of the right baffle plate.

[0014] Preferably, the size of the cylinder is matched with the size of the limiting assembly, and the front and back of the bottom of the cylinder are symmetrically fixedly connected with a base.

[0015] A use method of a steering bracket for an outboard motor, the use method comprising the following operation steps:

[0016] S1: rotating the first rotating handle, driving the lead screw to rotate in the inner cavity of the first movable groove on the left side, enabling the left side of the mounting piece to be threadedly connected therewith, thereby adjusting the position of the first through groove, and after the adjustment is completed, fixing the operation shaft of the outboard motor in the inner cavity of the first through groove; when the steering bracket body rotates, the universal wheel can rotate on the ground, thereby achieving a supporting effect.

[0017] S2: The outboard engine is installed and limited, the second rotating handle is rotated, the bidirectional screw rod is rotated in the inner cavity of the front second movable groove, the front of the bottom of the two side limiting plates can be connected with the threads, the limiting plates are moved, until the opposite sides of the two damping components are attached to the two sides of the outboard engine, at this time, the anti-skid plates are attached to the outer wall of the outboard engine, when the outboard engine works, the vibration is transmitted to the damper, so that the damping effect can be achieved;

[0018] S3: When the ship with the installed outboard engine is running, the universal wheel can support the steering bracket body at all times, and can also buffer the steering bracket body according to the running condition, and the first spring is extruded during movement, so that the buffering effect can be achieved.

[0019] S4: The base is fixed on the clamping plate of the ship, when it is necessary to fix the position of the steering bracket body, the connecting block is pressed towards the bottom, the limiting block is slid upwards, the limiting assembly is pressed towards the bottom of the cylinder, until the two baffles can be wrapped on the outer wall of the cylinder, the limiting block is reset, so that the limiting assembly can be sleeved on the outer wall of the cylinder, at this time, the position of the steering bracket body can be fixed.

[0020] S5: When the steering of the steering bracket body is needed, the limiting block is slid upwards, the limiting assembly is lifted upwards, so that the baffles can be separated from the bottom of the cylinder, at this time, the second spring can reset the limiting assembly through the connecting block.

[0021] Compared with the prior art, the present application provides a steering bracket for an outboard engine and a method for using the same, which has the following advantages: 1. The steering bracket for the outboard engine and the method for using the same can achieve good limiting effect on the outboard engine through the limiting plate, and can also achieve damping effect on the outboard engine during work through the damping assembly.

[0022] 2. The steering bracket for the outboard engine and the method for using the same can rotate the first rotating handle to drive the screw rod to rotate, so that the left side of the mounting piece can be connected with the threads, so that the mounting piece can move forward and backward in the inner cavity of the adjusting groove, at this time, the position of the first through groove can be adjusted according to the installation requirements of the outboard engine, so that most installation conditions can be adapted.

[0023] 3. The steering bracket for the outboard engine and the method for using the same can achieve supporting effect on the steering bracket body at all times through the universal wheel during steering work, and can achieve buffering effect on the steering bracket body through the first spring, and the limiting assembly can be sleeved on the outer wall of the cylinder when the steering bracket body does not need to steer, so that the angle of the steering bracket body can be fixed. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0024] Figure 1 is a structural schematic view of the positive side of the present application;

[0025] Figure 2 is a structural schematic view of the present application Figure 1 is an enlarged view of A in the present application;

[0026] Figure 3 is a structural schematic view of the left shock-absorbing assembly of the present application;

[0027] Figure 4 is a structural schematic view of the universal wheel of the present application;

[0028] Figure 5 is an enlarged view of B in the present application Figure 1

[0029] In the figure: 1, steering bracket body; 2, adjusting groove; 3, first movable groove; 4, mounting piece; 5, first through groove; 6, first rotating handle; 7, adjusting seat; 8, second movable groove; 9, bidirectional screw rod; 10, second rotating handle; 11, guide column; 12, limiting plate; 13, shock-absorbing assembly; 14, anti-skid plate; 15, damper; 16, ventilation groove; 17, second through groove; 18, universal wheel; 19, connecting frame; 20, fixed column; 21, first spring; 22, sliding groove; 23, second spring; 24, connecting block; 25, limiting assembly; 26, baffle; 27, limiting block; 28, cylinder; 29, base; 30, screw rod. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0030] In order to make the technical means, creative features, purposes and effects of the present application easy to understand, the present application is further described below in combination with specific embodiments.

[0031] As Figures 1-3 ​As shown, a steering bracket for an outboard motor includes a steering bracket body 1. Limiting plates 12 are symmetrically and movably connected to the left and right sides of the top of the steering bracket body 1. Shock-damping components 13 are symmetrically and movably connected to opposite sides of the two limiting plates 12. Adjusting seats 7 are symmetrically and fixedly connected to the top of the front and back sides of the steering bracket body 1. Second movable grooves 8 are symmetrically opened in the center of the top of the two adjusting seats 7. A double-acting screw 9 is rotatably connected to the inner cavity of the second movable groove 8 on the front side. A second rotating handle 10 is fixedly connected to the right side of the double-acting screw 9 and rotatably connected to the right side of the front adjusting seat 7. A guide post 11 is fixedly connected to the inner cavity of the second movable groove 8 on the back side. The bottom of the shock-damping components 13 is symmetrically and movably connected to the two adjusting seats 7 on the front and back sides. In the inner cavity of the second movable groove 8, the front of the bottom of the limiting plate 12 is threaded to the outer wall of the double-acting screw 9, and the back of the bottom of the limiting plate 12 is sleeved on the outer wall of the guide column 11. The dampers 15 are symmetrically fixedly connected to the opposite side of the two shock-absorbing components 13, and the other side of the dampers 15 is fixedly connected to the side of the limiting plate 12. The anti-slip plate 14 is symmetrically fixedly connected to the opposite side of the two shock-absorbing components 13. Ventilation grooves 16 are provided on the left and right sides of the steering bracket body 1, and second through grooves 17 are provided on the left and right sides of the shock-absorbing components 13. The limiting plate 12 can provide a good limiting effect for the outboard motor, and the shock-absorbing components 13 can also provide a shock-absorbing effect when the outboard motor is working.

[0032] like Figure 1 As shown, a steering bracket for an outboard motor has an adjustment groove 2 in the center of the steering bracket body 1. A mounting component 4 is movably connected to the center of the inner cavity of the adjustment groove 2. A first through groove 5 is in the center of the mounting component 4. First movable grooves 3 are symmetrically opened in the center of the left and right sides of the inner cavity of the adjustment groove 2. A lead screw 30 is rotatably connected to the inner cavity of the left first movable groove 3. A first rotating handle 6 is fixedly connected to the front of the lead screw 30. The first rotating handle 6 is rotatably connected to the left side of the front of the steering bracket body 1. The mounting component 4 is symmetrically movably connected in the inner cavities of the two first movable grooves 3 on the left and right sides. The left side of the mounting component 4 is threaded to the outer wall of the lead screw 30. By rotating the first rotating handle 6, the lead screw 30 can be rotated, so that the left side of the mounting component 4 can be threaded to it. This allows the mounting component 4 to move back and forth in the inner cavity of the adjustment groove 2. At this time, the position of the first through groove 5 can be adjusted according to the installation requirements of the outboard motor, thus adapting to most installation situations.

[0033] like Figure 1 , 4As shown in Figure 5, a steering bracket for an outboard motor has casters 18 symmetrically and movably connected around the bottom of the steering bracket body 1. A connecting block 24 is movably connected to the right side of the steering bracket body 1. A limit assembly 25 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the connecting block 24. A cylinder 28 is provided at the bottom of the limit assembly 25. A connecting frame 19 is fixedly connected to the center of the top of the casters 18. A fixing post 20 is fixedly connected to the center of the top of the connecting frame 19. A first spring 21 is wound around the outer wall of the fixing post 20. The top of the first spring 21 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the steering bracket body 1. The fixing post 20 is movably connected to the bottom of the inner cavity of the steering bracket body 1. A slide groove 22 is provided on the right side of the steering bracket body 1. A second spring 23 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the inner cavity of the slide groove 22. The left side of the connecting block 24 is movably connected to the inner cavity of the slide groove 22. The bottom of the left side of the connecting block 24 is fixedly connected to the second spring 28. At the top of 3, the limiting component 25 is a cavity structure with its bottom, front, and back communicating with the outside. The left and right sides of the bottom of the inner cavity of the limiting component 25 are symmetrically connected to baffles 26. The front of the right side of the limiting component 25 is slidably connected to a limiting block 27. The top of the left side of the limiting block 27 is attached to the bottom of the right baffle 26. The size of the cylinder 28 is adapted to the size of the limiting component 25. The front and back of the bottom of the cylinder 28 are symmetrically fixedly connected to a base 29. The universal wheel 18 can provide support for the steering bracket body 1 when it is turning. At the same time, the first spring 21 can provide a buffering effect for the steering bracket body 1. When the steering bracket body 1 does not need to turn, the limiting component 25 can be sleeved on the outer wall of the cylinder 28 to fix the angle of the steering bracket body 1.

[0034] like Figures 1-5 As shown, a method of using a steering bracket for an outboard motor includes the following operating steps:

[0035] S1: Rotate the first handle 6 to drive the lead screw 30 to rotate in the inner cavity of the first movable groove 3 on the left side, so that the left side of the mounting part 4 can be threaded to it, thereby adjusting the position of the first through groove 5. After the adjustment is completed, the operating shaft of the outboard motor can be fixedly connected to the inner cavity of the first through groove 5. When the steering bracket body 1 rotates, the caster wheel 18 can rotate on the ground to provide support.

[0036] S2: Install and limit the outboard motor. Rotate the second handle 10 to drive the double-acting screw 9 to rotate in the inner cavity of the second movable groove 8 on the front, so that the front of the bottom of the two limit plates 12 can be threaded to it, thereby driving the limit plates 12 to move until the opposite side of the two shock-absorbing components 13 is attached to the two sides of the outboard motor. At this time, the anti-slip plate 14 will be attached to the outer wall of the outboard motor. When the outboard motor is working, the vibration will be transmitted to the damper 15, which can achieve the effect of shock absorption.

[0037] S3: When the ship with the outboard engine is running, the universal wheel 18 can support the steering bracket body 1 at all times, and can also buffer it according to the running condition, and the first spring 21 can be extruded when moving, so as to play a buffering effect.

[0038] S4: When the base 29 is fixed on the clamping plate of the ship, the position of the steering bracket body 1 needs to be fixed, the connecting block 24 is pressed to the bottom, the limiting block 27 is slid upward, the limiting assembly 25 is pressed to the bottom outside the cylinder 28, until the two baffles 26 can wrap the outer wall of the cylinder 28, the limiting block 27 is reset, so that the limiting assembly 25 can be sleeved on the outer wall of the cylinder 28, at this time, the position of the steering bracket body 1 can be fixed.

[0039] S5: When the steering of the steering bracket body 1 is needed, the limiting block 27 is slid upward, the limiting assembly 25 is lifted upward, so that the baffle 26 can be separated from the bottom of the cylinder 28, at this time, the second spring 23 can drive the limiting assembly 25 to reset through the connecting block 24.

[0040] The above shows and describes the basic principles and main features of the present application and the advantages of the present application. Those skilled in the art should understand that the present application is not limited to the above-mentioned embodiments, and the above-mentioned embodiments and descriptions in the specification are only to illustrate the principles of the present application, and various changes and improvements can be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the present application, and these changes and improvements all fall within the scope of the present application. The scope of protection of the present application is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A steering bracket for an outboard motor, comprising a steering bracket body (1), characterized in that: The left and right sides of the top of the steering bracket body (1) are symmetrically connected to limit plates (12), and the opposite sides of the two limit plates (12) are symmetrically connected to shock absorber components (13). The top of the front and back of the steering bracket body (1) are symmetrically fixed to adjustment seats (7). An adjustment groove (2) is provided in the center of the steering bracket body (1). An installation part (4) is movably connected in the center of the inner cavity of the adjustment groove (2). A first through groove (5) is provided in the center of the installation part (4). First movable grooves (3) are symmetrically provided in the center of the left and right sides of the inner cavity of the adjustment groove (2). The bottom of the steering bracket body (1) is symmetrically connected with casters (18), and the right side of the steering bracket body (1) is movably connected with a connecting block (24). The bottom of the connecting block (24) is fixedly connected with a limit component (25), and the bottom of the limit component (25) is provided with a cylinder (28). Two adjustment seats (7) are symmetrically provided with second movable grooves (8) at the center of their tops. A two-way screw (9) is rotatably connected in the inner cavity of the second movable groove (8) on the front side. A second rotating handle (10) is fixedly connected to the right side of the two-way screw (9). The second rotating handle (10) is rotatably connected to the right side of the front adjustment seat (7). A guide post (11) is fixedly connected in the inner cavity of the second movable groove (8) on the back side. The front and back sides of the bottom of the shock absorption assembly (13) are symmetrically and movably connected in the inner cavities of the two second movable grooves (8). The front side of the bottom of the limiting plate (12) is threadedly connected to the outer wall of the bidirectional screw (9). The back side of the bottom of the limiting plate (12) is sleeved on the outer wall of the guide post (11). A damper (15) is symmetrically fixedly connected to one side of the two shock-absorbing components (13) facing away from each other. The other side of the damper (15) is fixedly connected to the side of the limiting plate (12). An anti-slip plate (14) is symmetrically fixedly connected to one side of the two shock-absorbing components (13) facing away from each other. Ventilation slots (16) are provided on the left and right sides of the steering bracket body (1). Second through slots (17) are provided on the left and right sides of the shock-absorbing components (13). The steering bracket body (1) has a slide groove (22) on the right side. A second spring (23) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the inner cavity of the slide groove (22). The left side of the connecting block (24) is movably connected to the inner cavity of the slide groove (22). The bottom of the left side of the connecting block (24) is fixedly connected to the top of the second spring (23). The limiting component (25) is a cavity structure with the bottom, front and back sides communicating with the outside. The left and right sides of the bottom of the inner cavity of the limiting component (25) are symmetrically connected to baffles (26). The front side of the right side of the limiting component (25) is slidably connected to a limiting block (27). The top of the left side of the limiting block (27) is attached to the bottom of the right baffle (26).

2. A steering bracket for an outboard motor according to claim 1, characterized in that: A lead screw (30) is rotatably connected in the inner cavity of the first movable groove (3) on the left side. A first rotating handle (6) is fixedly connected to the front of the lead screw (30). The first rotating handle (6) is rotatably connected to the left side of the front of the steering bracket body (1). The mounting part (4) is symmetrically and movably connected in the inner cavity of the two first movable grooves (3) on the center of the left and right sides. The left side of the mounting part (4) is threaded to the outer wall of the lead screw (30).

3. A steering bracket for an outboard motor according to claim 1, characterized in that: A connecting frame (19) is fixedly connected to the center of the top of the universal wheel (18), and a fixing column (20) is fixedly connected to the center of the top of the connecting frame (19). A first spring (21) is wound around the outer wall of the fixing column (20). The top of the first spring (21) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the steering bracket body (1), and the fixing column (20) is movably connected to the bottom of the inner cavity of the steering bracket body (1).

4. A steering bracket for an outboard motor according to claim 1, characterized in that: The dimensions of the cylinder (28) are adapted to the dimensions of the limiting component (25), and the base (29) is symmetrically fixedly connected to the front and back sides of the bottom of the cylinder (28).

5. The method of using a steering bracket for an outboard motor according to claim 1, characterized in that: The following steps are included: S1: Rotate the first handle (6) to drive the lead screw (30) to rotate in the inner cavity of the first movable groove (3) on the left side, so that the left side of the mounting part (4) can be threaded to it, thereby adjusting the position of the first through groove (5). After the adjustment is completed, the operating shaft of the outboard motor can be fixedly connected in the inner cavity of the first through groove (5). When the steering bracket body (1) rotates, the caster wheel (18) can rotate on the ground to provide support. S2: Install the outboard motor and limit its movement. Rotate the second handle (10) to drive the double-acting screw (9) to rotate in the inner cavity of the second movable groove (8) on the front side, so that the front side of the bottom of the limit plates (12) on both sides can be threaded to it, thereby driving the limit plates (12) to move until the opposite side of the two shock-absorbing components (13) is attached to the two sides of the outboard motor. At this time, the anti-slip plate (14) will be attached to the outer wall of the outboard motor. When the outboard motor is working, the vibration will be transmitted to the damper (15), thereby achieving the effect of shock absorption. S3: When a ship equipped with an outboard motor is in motion, the caster wheel (18) will always support the steering bracket body (1) and can also buffer it according to the driving conditions. When moving, it will squeeze the first spring (21) to achieve a buffering effect. S4: Fix the base (29) to the deck of the ship. When it is necessary to fix the position of the steering bracket body (1), press the connecting block (24) down and slide the limiting block (27) up. Press the limiting component (25) down to the bottom of the outside of the cylinder (28) until the two baffles (26) can wrap around the outer wall of the cylinder (28). Reset the limiting block (27). In this way, the limiting component (25) can be fitted onto the outer wall of the cylinder (28). At this time, the position of the steering bracket body (1) can be fixed. S5: When the steering bracket body (1) needs to be turned, slide the limit block (27) upward and lift the limit component (25) upward so that the baffle (26) can be separated from the bottom of the cylinder (28). At this time, the second spring (23) will drive the limit component (25) to reset through the connecting block (24).

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