Height adjustable tower with integrated cargo rack aparatus for wakeboard boats
OwnerRaymond L. Jesewitzinventor
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Abstract
The present invention provides an improved height adjustable tower with integrated cargo rack apparatus for wakeboard boats. The inventive apparatus enables the adjustability of the height of the cargo rack/bimini which is accomplished by lowering or raising the lower tower legs with an actuator after releasing a locking mechanism. The apparatus also includes a displacement mechanism which allows the cargo rack to be simultaneously translated and rotated. The benefit to the user is the ability to control the amount of shade/sun for the people in the general cockpit area. It also allows a user to achieve a higher walk-through height for ease of maneuvering in the boat and provides easy access to items stored on top of the cargo rack.
Claims8
A height adjustable tower and cargo rack apparatus for wakeboard boats, said apparatus comprising:
- a first tower base attached at its lower portion to a port side gunnel of said boat, the first tower base having a first tower base actuator;
- a second tower base attached at its lower portion to a starboard side gunnel of said boat, the second tower base having a second tower base actuator;
- a first tower mount pivotally attached to an upper portion of the first tower base at a first tower first pivot point joint;
- a second tower mount pivotally attached to an upper portion of the second tower base at a second tower first pivot point joint;
- first and second vertical supports pivotally extending from each tower mount, wherein the vertical supports are pivotally operated by their respective tower base actuator;
- a pivotally and translatably adjustable cargo rack apparatus adjustably supported near the tower upper end.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.