Device for controlling trim of a boat

摘要

Device for controlling the trim of a boat including at least one trim tab element or the like, engaged to the transom of the boat by a hinge. At least one actuator is also provided, which is affixed to the transom by an upper terminal and to the tab by a lower terminal respectively through an upper joint and a lower joint. The lower joint includes at least two parts, of which a first part is connected to the lower terminal of the actuator and a second part includes a lower bracket affixed to the tab by fastener means, which are engaged in corresponding engagement seats on the lower bracket and the tab. The first part includes a terminal element, which is provided in a housing seat formed on the lower bracket, such to enable a relative movement of actuator and tab with at least two degrees of freedom.

主权项

1. A device for controlling trim of a boat, comprising
at least one trim tab element having a tab (1) affixed to a transom (2) of a boat by a hinge (3); and at least one actuator (4), affixed by an upper terminal to the transom (2) and by a lower terminal to said tab (1) respectively through an upper joint (5) and a lower joint (6), said lower joint (6) comprising at least two parts, which include a first part (61) connected to said lower terminal of said actuator (4) and a second part (62) affixed to said tab (1), wherein said first part (61) engages said second part, thereby enabling said actuator (4) and said tab (1) to move relative to each other with one degree of freedom when said tab (1) is attached to the transom (2) of the boat through said hinge (3), during normal operation, and thereby enabling said actuator (4) and said tab (1) to move relative to each other with at least two degrees of freedom when the tab (1) is not engaged to the transom (2).