Removal/installation apparatus for boat capture system
US10538191B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 21, 2017 |
| Grant date | Jan 21, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 19, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB63G2008/002
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus for removing and/or installing a side guide of a trailer-mounted boat capture system for guiding a boat onto the trailer, the apparatus comprising: an outboard post pivotally attached to an upper support rail of the side guide; two inboard posts, each pivotally attached to the side guide proximal to where the side guide is attached to the trailer via first pins, wherein each inboard post includes a manual leveling jack; an attachment point on the side guide suitable for attaching a winch cable from a boat held in the boat capture system; and second pins attaching the side guide to the trailer such that when the first pins are removed the side guide is free to pivot around the second pins from an upright position towards a support surface.
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