21 results about "Trolling motor" patented technology

A trolling motor mount to mount a trolling motor to a boat consisting of a multi-bar change point apparatus to lock the trolling motor in either a stowed position or a deployed position and a release assembly to unlock and move the multi-bar change point apparatus from either the stowed position to the deployed position or from the deployed position to the stowed position.

In an aspect, a pivot and sliding mount for a trolling motor of a marine vessel is presented. A pivot and sliding mount for a trolling motor includes a mount having a top surface and a bottom surface. A bottom surface is attachable to a surface of a marine vessel. A pivot and sliding mount includes a base. A base includes a rotatable element and a slidable element. A base is configured to allow both a rotation and axial translation of the trolling motor with respect to the mount.

An example system for a watercraft includes an outer shaft, an inner shaft, and a motor. The outer shaft is attached to a first sonar device. The inner shaft is disposed within the outer shaft and is rotatable with respect to the outer shaft. The inner shaft is attached to a second sonar device so as to enable directional control of a facing direction of the second sonar device relative to the outer shaft. The motor is coupled to the inner shaft and configured to operate to cause rotation of the inner shaft to cause rotation of the facing direction of the second sonar device. The first sonar device may be a 360-degree sonar imaging device, and the second sonar device may be a live sonar imaging device. The system may be mounted to a trolling motor or to the watercraft without mounting to the trolling motor.

Example systems and methods are provided herein for controlling a watercraft in response to a bite on a fishing line. A system includes a memory and a processor, and the processor is configured to receive data via user input or one or more sensors to determine whether a fish has bitten on a fishing line. In response to a determination that the fish has bitten on the fishing line, the processor causes the watercraft to operate according to a fish-on operation, which includes at least one of altering a speed of the watercraft, altering a direction of the watercraft, altering a rate of change of the speed of the watercraft, altering a direction of a trolling motor, notifying other watercrafts, or engaging an autopilot to navigate the watercraft according to a preset route. The fish-on operation is designed to aid a user in catching the fish.

A control system for a trolling motor operated based upon commands generated by a wireless remote control device and a wired foot pedal is provided. The controller is interposed between the trolling motor and the wired foot pedal to add wireless controllability to the trolling motor via the wireless remote control. The controller communicates with the remote control through a bidirectional wireless communication link to receive commands and to provide status information on the operation of the motor. The remote control includes user inputs for generating commands that are sent wirelessly to the controller to control operation of the marine device. The remote control also includes a display for displaying real time status information that is received wirelessly from the controller. The controller generates control signals upon receipt of wireless communication from the remote control that simulate signals that are normally generated by the wired foot pedal.

Trolling motor assemblies and systems employing a fuse for protection of components thereof are provided herein. A trolling motor assembly comprises a shaft, a trolling motor housing, and a main housing. A belt extends between the trolling motor housing and the main housing. A fuse is positioned in at least one of the main housing or the trolling motor housing, and is configured to reduce stress from the shaft applying a force to the belt.

A mounting assembly for selectively mounting a trolling motor to a watercraft and the watercraft. The mounting assembly includes a base to fixedly connect to a deck of the watercraft. The base having a base interlocking feature and defining a first plane. The mounting assembly includes a top plate to connect to the trolling motor and selectively coupled to the base. The top plate having a top plate interlocking feature. In response to moving the top plate in a first direction, the top plate and base interlocking features engage, coupling the top plate to the base to prevent uncoupling along a second plane. The mounting assembly includes a latch moveable between a locked position, preventing movement of the top plate in a second direction and an unlocked position, in which, with the top plate coupled to the base, the top plate can move in the second direction.

The retractable bow thruster and trolling motor is a system designed for permanent installation into a boat hull. When not in use, the thruster retracts fully into the boat hull, with a plate or cowling sealing against a recess within the boat hull. This seal prevents water intrusion and avoids physical damage to the bow thruster from waterborne debris or shallow water conditions. When needed, the thruster extends outward from the bottom of the boat hull and is rotatable to provide thrust in any direction. In combination with an optional electronic control systems, the bow thruster will increase the maneuverability of the boat for docking or undocking, as well as maintaining position in the water.

A trolling motor steering unit to control rotation of a propulsion support shaft and direction of thrust of a lower propulsion unit including a steering motor, a shaft sleeve to receive the propulsion support shaft therethrough and a multi-stage planetary gear assembly driven by the steering motor to engage and rotate the shaft sleeve to rotate the propulsion support shaft and lower propulsion unit.

A combined sonar and motor assembly is provided. The combined sonar and motor assembly includes a sonar transducer assembly, a propulsion motor, a subassembly defining an opening therein, and a first shaft defining an axis. The sonar transducer assembly is attached to the subassembly, and the propulsion motor is attached to the shaft. The subassembly is configured to receive the first shaft within the opening so that the first shaft is rotatable relative to the subassembly to enable rotation of one of the sonar transducer assembly or the propulsion motor about the axis without rotating the other. The sonar transducer assembly and the propulsion motor are both configured to rotate about the axis.

The retractable bow thruster and trolling motor is a system designed for permanent installation into a boat hull. When not in use, the thruster retracts fully into the boat hull, with a plate or cowling sealing against a recess within the boat hull. This seal prevents water intrusion and avoids physical damage to the bow thruster from waterborne debris or shallow water conditions. When needed, the thruster extends outward from the bottom of the boat hull and is rotatable to provide thrust in any direction. In combination with an optional electronic control systems, the bow thruster will increase the maneuverability of the boat for docking or undocking, as well as maintaining position in the water.

A trolling motor configured to avoid damage due to vertical impact forces is provided. The trolling motor is also configured to sense such impact forces. The trolling motor includes an electronic trim motor for electrically controlling the trim position. A clutch is interposed between the trim motor and the propulsion unit to disengage the trim motor from the propulsion unit upon the propulsion unit being exposed to an impact force greater than a predetermined amount. A sensor may be present to sense unexpected trim events.

This application describes a submersible steering control system, e.g., a submersible steering control system used to steer a trolling motor for a boat. Such a submersible steering control system can reduce the moment about a pivot mount coupled to the boat when the trolling motor includes a shaft of increased length and a submersible thruster using increased force (e.g., for use with larger vessels). The submersible steering control system described in this application can be used to include a shaft that is substantially solid (e.g., devoid of cables for power and / or control), thus increasing the strength of the shaft and further increasing the lifespan of the trolling motor. In some cases, the submersible steering control system is integrated with the submersible thruster, further reducing the moment between the steering control system and submersible thruster.

Swivel mounts, mounting assemblies for boating accessories, and boats having such are disclosed. The swivel mounts include a support member, a mounting member, and a swivel element for enabling the mounting member to swivel relative to the support member. In some cases, a trolling motor mount bracket and / or a trolling motor may be coupled to the swivel mount. In further embodiments, the swivel mount may be coupled to a surface of a boat, such as but not limited to a boat gunnel. In particular, a swivel mount may be configured and disposed above an upward facing surface of the gunnel such that a mounting member of the swivel mount is able to swivel about an axis that is perpendicular to and passes through the upward facing surface of the gunnel. Mounting members having a hole pattern to accommodate different types of trolling motors is also provided.

A trolling motor assembly having improved shock absorption is provided. The trolling motor assembly includes a trolling motor, a first member, a second member, an actuator that is configured to be activated to cause the trolling motor to move between a first position and a second position, and a compliant member connected to the actuator. When the trolling motor is in a first position, the first member dampens shock loading at the actuator or transfers shock loading to a first shock absorber to dampen shock loading. When the trolling motor is in a second position, the second member dampens shock loading at the actuator or transfers shock loading to at least one of the first shock absorber or a second shock absorber to dampen shock loading. The compliant member dampens shock loading to protect the actuator from shock loading as the trolling motor moves between the first and second position.

A trolling motor configured to avoid damage due to vertical impact forces is provided. The trolling motor is also configured to sense such impact forces. The trolling motor includes an electronic trim motor for electrically controlling the trim position. A clutch is interposed between the trim motor and the propulsion unit to disengage the trim motor from the propulsion unit upon the propulsion unit being exposed to an impact force greater than a predetermined amount. A sensor may be present to sense unexpected trim events.

An example system for a watercraft includes an outer shaft, an inner shaft, and a motor. The outer shaft is attached to a first sonar device. The inner shaft is disposed within the outer shaft and is rotatable with respect to the outer shaft. The inner shaft is attached to a second sonar device so as to enable directional control of a facing direction of the second sonar device relative to the outer shaft. The motor is coupled to the inner shaft and configured to operate to cause rotation of the inner shaft to cause rotation of the facing direction of the second sonar device. The first sonar device may be a 360-degree sonar imaging device, and the second sonar device may be a live sonar imaging device. The system may be mounted to a trolling motor or to the watercraft without mounting to the trolling motor.

Disclosed herein is a deflection device for a trolling motor assembly that deflects aquatic vegetation and other waterborne debris. The deflection device includes a deflector plate disposed on one side of a down shaft of the trolling motor and a cutting member disposed on an opposite side. The deflector plate includes a bottom edge, an oblique front edge, a rear edge, a first and second angled leg that each extend outward from the rear edge, and a top edge. The cutting member includes at least one cutting edge disposed adjacent to a location where a propeller of the trolling motor is mounted.

A method of operating a handheld device for controlling a watercraft motor is provided. The method comprises determining whether the handheld device is operating in an anchor mode or a heading hold mode; receiving movement data when the joystick is in a non-neutral position that includes a direction of movement; generating steering command(s), with a steering command of the steering command(s) being based on the movement data; causing motor rotation based on the steering command; detecting the joystick shifting to the neutral position, with the watercraft being at a location when the joystick shifts to the neutral position; when in the anchor mode, causing the motor to cease operation proximate to the location after the joystick has shifted to the neutral position; and, when in the heading hold mode, causing the motor to continue operating so that the watercraft travels in the new heading direction after the joystick shifts.

1. The name of the design product: fishing reel (ACTT). 2. The use of the design product: for fishing. 3. The design points of the design product: in shape. 4. The picture or photo that best indicates the design points: perspective view.

An auxiliary boat propeller system includes a support assembly, a trolling motor, a control assembly, and a power unit. The support assembly is attachable to a motor housing of a power boat motor. The trolling motor is pivotably attached to the support assembly and selectively movable between an active position adjacent to and an inactive position away from a propeller of a power boat motor, wherein the trolling motor is designed to provide lower speed propulsion as an alternative to higher speed propulsion of a power boat motor when a power boat motor or boat propeller is damaged or disabled or when trolling speed is required. The control assembly is operatively connected to the trolling motor to permit control of the trolling motor. The power unit is operatively connected to the trolling motor.