Vertically adjustable pedestal for boat accessory

US11614199B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Brunswick Corporation · US

Inventors

• Derek E. Hilleren · Saint Paul, US
• Brian C. Leja · Rockford, US
• Perin E. Truax · Caledonia, US
• Christopher C. Eckes · Woodbury, US
• Todd Moore · Okabena, US
• Christopher P. Quiring · Cottage Grove, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Apr 19, 2021
• Grant date: Mar 28, 2023
• Expiry date: Apr 19, 2041

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B63B2029/046
• WIPO field: Transport
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

A vertically adjustable pedestal for a boat accessory includes a hollow outer column and an inner column positioned within the outer column. The inner and outer columns are longitudinally slidable with respect to one another. A plate is captured between the inner and outer columns. The plate is laterally adjustable to create a frictional force between the inner and outer columns that prevents lateral movement therebetween. One of the inner and outer columns is configured to be coupled to a supporting surface of a boat. The other of the inner and outer columns is configured to be coupled to the boat accessory. A lifting actuator is provided with an extender rod having an anti-buckling plate provided thereabout. The lifting actuator raises and lowers the inner or outer column that is coupled to the boat accessory.