Pivoting Trolling Motor Mount With Sliding Position Adjustment

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing trolling motor mounts for marine vessels lack flexibility in maneuverability, limiting the ability to efficiently adjust the position and orientation of the motor for optimal operation.

Innovation Solution

A pivot and sliding mount system that allows for both rotational and axial translation of a trolling motor, incorporating a base with rotatable and slidable elements, enabling precise alignment and deployment of the motor.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If a fixed mount is used for the trolling motor, then the structure is simple and stable, but the maneuverability and ability to adjust position/orientation is limited

Engineering Contradiction:

ImprovemaneuverabilityVSAvoidmount structure complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The mount structure incorporates a rotatable base element that allows the trolling motor to be rotated to different orientations, and a slidable element that enables axial translation along the mount. This dynamic configuration allows the motor to be repositioned for optimal operation while maintaining a relatively simple overall structure when not in use.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The mount is divided into distinct functional segments: a rotatable base element for orientation adjustment, a slidable element for position adjustment, and a mounting structure for attachment to the marine vessel. This segmentation allows each component to perform its specific function independently, improving maneuverability without requiring complete structural complexity.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

2Ease of operation

If a mount with rotation and sliding capabilities is implemented, then maneuverability is improved, but the structural complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveadjustment flexibilityVSAvoidbase mechanism complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The base element is designed to be rotatable, allowing easy adjustment of the trolling motor's orientation. The slidable element provides easy axial translation for position adjustment. These dynamic capabilities enhance ease of operation while the mechanisms remain relatively simple when properly designed.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The rotatable and slidable elements are integrated into a unified base structure that combines both adjustment capabilities in a single mount assembly. This merging reduces the need for separate mechanisms and simplifies the overall structure while maintaining both rotation and sliding functions.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Data Source

PatentUS20260021881A1Pivot and sliding mount for a trolling motor of a marine vessel

Publication Date: 2026.01.22 RHODAN MARINE SYSTEMS OF FLORIDA LLC

AI summary

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.