Articulated top assist mechanism
US10858072B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 25, 2020 |
| Grant date | Dec 8, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 25, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB63B35/58
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A frame for a top of a boat that can be moved between a deployed position and a collapsed position with the aid of an articulated top assist mechanism such that the manual effort required to move the top between the collapsed position and deployed position is minimized or eliminated. The articulated top assist mechanism has a torque hub attached to a frame element of the top and a spring that applies torque to the hub by a strap attached to the hub and the spring.
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