Title: Flexible transducer mount

Abstract: Apparatus for mounting an acoustic transducer in connection with a boat to allow the transducer to be moved about beneath the water and thereby scan more than one direction. The apparatus comprises a flexible control cable with a device which actuates it fastened to the cable's upper end. Fastened to its lower end is a pivot mechanism which converts the action of the control cable to a pivotal movement. This pivot mechanism holds a transducer support mount such that the action of the control cable pivots the transducer support mount; preferably, in a vertical plane. The pivot mechanism is connected with the boat such that the pivot mechanism and the transducer it holds are held beneath the water; and, preferably, such that the transducer mount can be rotated 360.degree. about the vertical axis, as in a substantially horizontal plane.

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Inventors: Veatch, Don W. (Longview, TX, US)

Application Number: 853099
Filing Date: 1977-11-21
Publication_date: 1979-05-01
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Primary Class(es): 367/191 248/278.1, 248/640, 367/173
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US Patent Ref:

2671206	Mar, 1954	Krause	340/8.
2947856	Aug, 1960	Fox	248/278.
3880106	Apr, 1975	Farmer	340/8.
3989216	Nov, 1976	Veatch	248/278.

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Primary Examiner: Farley, Richard A.
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Attorney: Wofford, Fails & Zobal