Foldable mast assembly for a sailing vessel

US7614356B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Susquehanna Yacht Manufacturing, Inc. · US

Inventors

• Charles W. Knisely · Lewisburg, US
• Henry M. Baylor · Lewisburg, US
• Matthew A. O'Rourke · Bound Brook, US
• Thomas C. Walker · University Heights, US
• Jacob C. D. Clark · Downingtown, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Jan 3, 2008
• Grant date: Nov 10, 2009
• Expiry date: Jan 3, 2028

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B63B2015/0066
• WIPO field: Transport
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

As one non-limiting example, a foldable mast assembly for a sailing vessel is provided. The foldable mast assembly includes a lower mast section; an intermediate mast section having a lower end foldably coupled to an upper end of the lower mast section; an upper mast section having a lower end foldably coupled to an upper end of the intermediate mast section; and a boom coupled to the lower mast section. A locking device internal the mast assembly is also provided to inhibit folding of the mast assembly.