Rotatable boat lift with sliding pads
US8267620B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 15, 2009 |
| Grant date | Sep 18, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 14, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB63C3/12
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A boat lift with a rotatable head attached to a bracket securable with respect to environmental structure such as a pier which to be capable of lifting a watercraft from the water and while rotating thereof to a position above an adjacent area such a dock area. The lift includes a rotating head assembly having a mounting fin extendable into the interior of a vertically reciprocating mast. A watercraft supporting cradle is secured to the mast to be movable therewith and includes vessel support members for facilitating retaining of a watercraft thereupon. Vertical movement between the mounting fin and the reciprocating mast is facilitated by sliding wear pads positioned therebetween.
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