Accessory mounting track for watercraft
US6561117B1 · kind B1 · utility
Inventor
Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 24, 2001 |
| Grant date | May 13, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 24, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB63B17/04
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Disclosed is an accessory mounting track for watercraft that allows a user to quickly and easily install, reposition and remove various marine and fishing accessories such as rod holders, downriggers, lantern holders, cup holders, sonar units and the like to the gunwale or transom of a boat without having to drill holes for each accessory. The accessory mounting track for watercraft comprises an elongate track member with various channels, recesses and flanges for slideably engaging with slide mounts and a track mounting assembly that secures the track member to the boat surface using a sandwich-style clamping method. Slide mounts are brackets to which the accessories are mounted. The slide mount with its respective accessory is then placed end-to-end with said track member to align the various flanges with their mating grooves and recesses and slideably engaged therewith and is free to travel along the entire length of the track although vertical travel is restricted. Once the slide mount is in the desired position a clamp bolt is tightened and the slide mount is held rigidly in position. Slide mounts are available in various sizes and have and assortment of recess configurations …
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