Automatic watercraft cover
US10293889B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 16, 2017 |
| Grant date | May 21, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 16, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65H2403/731
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A watercraft lift with hydraulically actuated arms which self-installs a fitted three-dimensional watercraft cover on a powerboat. A mechanism enables a linear actuator to drive a swing arm up to 180 degrees. The upper end of a two part arm articulates mechanically as the arm moves to reduce vertical elevation while operating. A spring-tensioned elongated roller keeps the cover tight and self-rolls the cover on the elongated roller when the actuated arms are pivoted forward. The mechanism can be attached to the guides of most watercraft lifts.
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