Systems and methods for providing a watercraft docking device
OwnerRichard Sandovalinventor
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Abstract
Systems and methods for providing a docking device for watercrafts. An apparatus that is configured to receive a watercraft and includes a fold down anchor on one end of a frame for the purpose of anchoring the apparatus onto the shore, using the weight of the watercraft. Extendable arms on each side of the frame, opposite the anchor, fold out to stabilize the apparatus on the shore. The apparatus further includes a receiving system that includes one or more rollers. Where four rollers are used, a first set of two rollers sit above the anchor to guide the watercraft onto the apparatus while gliding onto the shore. A second set of two rollers are located on the top of the mounting device to hold the hull in place while docked.
Claims20
A docking apparatus, comprising:
- a frame;
- an anchor pivotably coupled to a first portion of the frame;
- a plurality of arms pivotally coupled to a second portion of the frame;
- and
- a receiving system configured to receive a portion of a watercraft.
A device for temporarily mooring a watercraft, the device comprising:
- a base having a first end and a second end;
- an arm pivotally attached to the first end of the base, the arm having an attached end and a free end;
- stabilizing means pivotally attached to the first end of the base;
- an anchor pivotally attached to the second end of the base;
- a first set of rollers attached to the free end of the arm;
- and
- a second set of rollers attached to the second end of the base.
A method for temporarily mooring a watercraft, the method comprising:
- providing a mooring device, the mooring device comprising:
- a base having a first end and a second end;
- an arm pivotally attached to the first end of the base, the arm having an attached end and a free end;
- stabilizing means pivotally attached to the first end of the base;
- an anchor pivotally attached to the second end of the base;
- a first set of rollers attached to the free end of the arm;
- and
- a second set of rollers attached to the second end of the base;
- positioning the mooring device adjacent to the waterline of a desired mooring location;
- aligning the watercraft with the mooring device such that a portion of the watercraft contacts the first and second set of rollers of the mooring device;
- and
- securing the watercraft to the terrain adjacent to the desired mooring location via a line.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.