Patent ID: 7967650
Filing Date: 2011-06-28
Classification: B63H

Abstract:
1. A tension sleeve system for use with an electric trolling motor system, the trolling motor system having a stationary shaft member and a swivel shaft member concentrically received within the stationary shaft member and rotatable inside the stationary shaft member, the stationary shaft member having a diameter greater than a diameter of the swivel shaft member, comprising: a tension sleeve member having a first surface selectively operable to abut a surface of the stationary shaft member and a second surface selectively operable to abut a surface of the swivel shaft member; a first clamping member selectively operable to engage the tension sleeve member about a first recessed portion formed on the tension sleeve member, the first clamping member being tightened to a first tightness; and a second clamping member selectively operable to engage the tension sleeve member about a second recessed portion formed on the tension sleeve member, the second clamping member being adjustably tightened to a second tightness, wherein the first tightness is greater than the second tightness; wherein the tension sleeve member is selectively operable to control or dampen the rotational torque of the swivel shaft member relative to the stationary shaft member.