Folding cleat with spring actuation
US7131387B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 29, 2004 |
| Grant date | Nov 7, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 23, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB63B21/045
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A folding boat cleat which is secured to a boat hull includes a base secured to the boat hull, the base including a gap and a cleat head rotatably secured at one end to the base. A spring is secured between the cleat head and the base and operates to bias the cleat head toward an upward or operative position. A slider is secured within the base and includes a latch portion which engages the cleat head when the cleat head is in a folded position within the gap and a thumb portion which allows a user to retract the latch portion and release the cleat head to rotate approximately 90° into an upward or operative position. Preferably, the slider is spring loaded. A torsion coil spring is also preferably used to bias the cleat head towards an upward or operative position. The cleat head preferably includes a plurality of legs.
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