Automatic hatch closer for marine vessels and recreational vehicles
OwnerBruce C. Cathcartinventor
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Abstract
An automatic hatch system is disclosed. The system includes a hatch frame and a hatch cover connected thereto. A pneumatic actuator assembly is connected to the hatch frame and the hatch cover. The system also includes an automated member for controlling the pneumatic actuator assembly to open, close or adjust the opening of the hatch. The automated member for controlling the pneumatic actuator includes a compressor assembly, a valve assembly, and a controller assembly.
Claims20
An automatic hatch system comprising:
- a hatch frame and a hatch cover connected thereto;
- a fluid actuator assembly connected to said hatch frame and said hatch cover;
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- an automated means for controlling said fluid actuator assembly to open, close or adjust an opening of said hatch cover comprising a compressor assembly, a valve assembly, and a controller assembly.
A method for automatically opening, closing, or maintaining a position of a hatch cover on a marine vessel or a recreational vehicle comprising:
- providing an automatic hatch system comprising:
- a hatch frame and a hatch cover connected thereto;
- a fluid actuator assembly connected to said hatch frame and said hatch cover;
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- an automated means for controlling said fluid actuator assembly to open, close or adjust an opening of said hatch cover comprising a compressor assembly, a valve assembly, and a controller assembly;
- sensing external weather conditions including rain or temperature;
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- opening, closing, or maintaining a position of said hatch cover according to said external weather conditions.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.