Boat ingress/egress system and ramp
AssigneeHarris Kayot, Inc.
InventorsBaron Biedenweg, Mike Neher, Brad Davis
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Abstract
The invention is directed to an ingress/egress system for allowing ingress/egress to and from a fixed structure, such as a pier or dock, and a boat having a superstructure. The ingress/egress system includes a ramp connected to the superstructure, which ramp is movable between a first position and a second position. At least two rigid extension arms are pivotally connected to the superstructure, with each extension arm including a device for connecting to the fixed structure. The extension arms together define a device for controlling movement of the boat in directions toward and away from the fixed structure.
Claims7
An ingress/egress system for allowing ingress/egress to and from a boat and a fixed structure, the boat including a superstructure having a deck with an upper surface, said ingress/egress system comprising:
- a ramp connected to the superstructure, said ramp movable between an upright, transport position, and a down, loading position, said ramp having an end with an upper surface which is disposed adjacent to and substantially coplanar with said deck upper surface when said ramp is in said down, loading position;
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- at least two rigid extension arms pivotally connected to the superstructure, each said extension arm including means for connecting to the fixed structure, said extension arms together defining a means for controlling movement of the boat in directions toward and away from the fixed structure.
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