Entertainment unit mounting system
AssigneeTeak Isle Manufacturing, Inc.
InventorsPatrick Brown, Sean Ciervo, Troy Roop
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Abstract
The present invention broadly relates to a clamping system adapted to releasably couple an entertainment unit accessory. In an embodiment, the present invention is adapted to be mounted to a mounting surface, such as deck or under the deck of a boat. The clamping system allows for various entertainment unit accessories, such as tables, grills, and coolers, to be releasably coupled to the mounting surface. The clamping system also allows for the transport of various water toys such as kayaks, paddle boards, and water mats.
Claims18
A clamping system adapted to retain an accessory, the clamping system comprising:
- a clamping block adapted to be coupled to a mounting surface;
- a clamping member having first and second ends, wherein the first end is pivotably coupled to the clamping block;
- a fastener disposed on the clamping member proximal to the second end and adapted to engage the clamping block;
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- an assembly arm,
- wherein when the fastener is engaged to the clamping block, the clamping block and the clamping member cooperatively define an opening adapted to receive and releasably couple with the assembly arm.
A clamping system for releasably coupling an accessory to a pontoon boat having a cross brace, the clamping system comprising:
- a clamping block adapted to couple to the cross brace;
- a clamping member pivotably coupled to the mounting block;
- a clamping member hole disposed in the clamping member;
- an assembly arm having a first end with an assembly arm hole and a second end;
- a support member coupled to the second end;
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- a pin engaged with the clamping member and assembly arm holes,
- wherein the first end of the arm is releasably coupled in an opening cooperatively defined by the clamping block and clamping member.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.