Patent ID: 7407420
Filing Date: 2008-08-05
Classification: B63H

Abstract:
1. A trim and tilt system for use with an outboard propulsion unit on a marine craft having a transom, the trim and tilt system comprising: a stern bracket configured to be mounted on the transom of the marine craft; a swivel bracket for supporting the outbound propulsion unit, the swivel bracket being pivotally supported on an upper end of the stern bracket; a tilt cylinder unit having a lower end supported by the stern bracket and an upper end in pivotal engagement with the swivel bracket; at least one trim cylinder unit having a longitudinal axis, a lower end in pivotal arrangement with the tilt cylinder unit, and a trim rod for engagement with the swivel bracket, the swivel bracket having means for aligning the trim rod therewith, whereby the force exerted by the swivel bracket on the trim cylinder unit is substantially along the longitudinal axis; a pivotal connection between said tilt cylinder unit and said at least one trim cylinder unit; and means for actuating the tilt cylinder unit and the trim cylinder units.