Lift mechanism for added stability for a swim platform of a boat
US8539896B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 26, 2011 |
| Grant date | Sep 24, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 13, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB63B2029/022
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A swim platform lift mechanism is disclosed, the mechanism mounted between the transom of a boat and a bottom surface of a swim platform. The lift mechanism provides a powered lifting/lowering of the swim platform from a retracted position that is level with the deck of the boat to a deployed position in which the swim platform is below the surface of the water surrounding the boat and from the retracted position to an up-and-over position in which the swim platform and its contents are positioned above and forward of the rear edge of the deck. When in the retracted position, an adjustable stop interfaced to the swim platform abuts rest areas on lower arms of the lift mechanism, thereby providing structural support to the swim platform.
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