Safety tender lift
US8931427B2 · kind B2 · utility
Inventor
Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 13, 2010 |
| Grant date | Jan 13, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 13, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB63B27/36
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The invention comprises a tender pick up (1) having the appropriately formed retainer (4) hinged on a chock (2). The retainer (4) is manually or by means of cylinder (5) and spring (6) preloaded and slip-free, and clamps a tender (22) with docking mean (29). If necessary, the use of sensors (30) register the exact position, before the appropriate functions are activated by the controller (19). Is a drop down stair (8) or a platform (80) or a deck (51) fixed onto the transom (20) of the watercraft, then by using the swiveling arms (7) the tender (22) is tilted out when lowering or extended by a sledge (81). The weight of the platform (80) or stair (8) and the tender pick up (1) can be compensated by means of the static lifting force of the lifting body (14). To bring up the platform (80) or stair (8) safely, a gas spring (37) can be used as a supportive measure.
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