Vessel with unitary bow door and multi-fold ramp
US10046835B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 2, 2017 |
| Grant date | Aug 14, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 2, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB63B2019/083
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A powered water vessel includes a unitary section of the bow that is pivotably rotatable about a horizontal axis thereby permitting a closed-bow configuration and an opened-bow configuration. The closed-bow configuration is generally amenable to regular boat operations, while the opened-bow configuration is generally amenable to loading and unloading passengers, vehicles and/or cargo. A folding ramp assembly is extendable through the open-bowed configuration for loading and unloading, with track extensions providing additional extension distance.
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