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US 12,709,358 B2Granted
Boarding platform
AssigneeLeisure Properties LLC
InventorsKevin Riem, Evan Forbes
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Abstract
A platform assembly for a boat has a box assembly that can be mounted in a hull of a boat. A platform assembly is received in the box assembly in a stowed position, but can be actuated to extend to a deployed position projecting from the hull. The platform may include ladder and/or stairs to facilitate entry into the boat, particularly from the water. In some versions, a fold-down railing can be used together with the platform.
Claims17
A platform assembly for a boat comprising:
- a box assembly configured to be mounted generally within the boat, the box assembly having an opening, and
- a platform configured to travel between a stowed position and a deployed position, the stowed position being substantially inside the box assembly and the deployed position protruding outward through the opening in the box assembly;
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- an actuator arm pivotally mounted on the box assembly and connected to the platform for moving the platform between the stowed position and the deployed position by pivoting of the actuator arm.
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A platform assembly for a boat comprising:
- a box assembly adapted for mounting generally within the boat, the box assembly having a distal opening,
- a platform configured to travel between a stowed position and a deployed position, the stowed position being substantially inside the box assembly and the deployed position protruding outward from the box assembly through the distal opening,
- an actuator arranged to move the platform relative to the box assembly between the stowed position and the deployed position, and
- a quick release connector operatively connecting the actuator to the platform to allow the platform to be manually moved with respect to the box assembly, the quick release connector including an actuator located outside of the box assembly in the stowed position of the platform.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.