Troll Jack

Abstract

As stated above, many different troll motor bracket mounts are in use today but they all have one thing in common—they are all manually deployed, retracted, and secured. It would be significantly beneficial if a motor mounting bracket could be provided which meets the following criteria: Permits the operator to automatically deploy, stow, and secure the troll motor when in use on the water. Permits operators of any age, size, or physical condition to utilize a troll motor safely Be easy to install, operate, and maintain Allows operation from any position on the boat without having to stand over the motor Permits operation with one hand while fishing or enjoying other activities Utilizes technology available in today's marketplace Is easily installed as an aftermarket item for existing users and sold through original equipment manufacturers Is available in different sizes in order to accommodate a range of troll motor sizes This invention accomplishes all these objectives by incorporating a new bracket design with automated piston technology available in today's marketplace. One of even elementary knowledge of troll motors will appreciate the significance of this new design and its ease of use.

1 . A mechanized solution for automating the deployment and retraction of a bow or transom mounted trolling motor on a marine vessel through the use of an automated piston cylinder (electronic actuator or a hydraulic piston using 12 volt direct current) to cause the linkage system to operate across the arc required to fully deploy and retract the trolling motor.
 The automated cylinder can be operated with a deck mounted foot pedal or rocker switch, or with a wireless, battery operated, key fob device.   
   
   
       2 . The use of a newly designed bracket for mounting a troll motor comprised of the following:
 a) a single hinge point in the upper bracket, or gate hinge device, used to mount the troll motor shaft; b) a single arm component which permits the troll motor shaft to rest in a lower sleeve component; c) a single hinged lower guide bracket that stabilizes the troll motor shaft and rotates through an arc necessary to permit the shaft to travel from a horizontal position to a vertical position.