A floating lift includes a fixed frame, a movable frame, and a platform coupled to the movable frame. A float that may include multiple float sections is coupled to the fixed frame to provide buoyancy to the lift. A lifting assembly is structured to move the movable frame to change a position of the platform relative to the fixed frame over a range of travel between a raised position and a lowered position. A vehicle can be loaded on the lift in the lowered position and elevated to the raised position to avoid damage to the vehicle. The range of travel of the platform is greater than a length of a lifting arm of the movable frame and the lifting assembly includes a locking link to lock the lift in the raised position. The lift may also include a leveling assembly that assists with uniform movement of the movable frame.
A retractable canopy having a fixed support coupled to a movable boom, an actuator to move the movable boom from a first position proximate a first end of a fixed support to a second position proximate a second end of the fixed support, at least one link coupled to the fixed support and the movable boom, at least one strut rotatably and translatably coupled to the at least one link, and a cover coupled to the fixed support and the movable boom to be deployed from a storage configuration to a deployed configuration by movement of the movable boom.
ABSTRACT OF THF n1saosuRE A detachable wheel i=iernbly having a clamp, a first translation a.ssembly coupled to the clamp and a slide assembly coupled to the clamp. The wheel assembly further includes a second translation assembly coupled to the lide assembly, an axle coupled to the SP.Conii translation assornbly, and a wheel coupled to the axle. I he wheel assembly is attached to support of a structure and one or more ol the translation assemblies or the slide assemblies are manipulated to lift the str ucture off the Eround. Once the structure is off the ground, the structure can be moved via the wheel on the axle. 26 Date Recue/Date Received 2021-01-22
A bunk mounting system for a watercraft lift comprising a first support defining first and second legs, a second support defining third and fourth legs, and first and second bunks. The bunk mounting system has first and second crossbeams, pivot connectors, and rail connectors. The pivot connectors pivotably connect the first crossbeam to the first and second legs and the second crossbeam to the third and fourth legs. The rail connectors detachably connect the first bunk to the first and second crossbeams and the second bunk to the first and second crossbeams.
A retractable canopy for a watercraft lift includes an actuator operatively connected to the watercraft lift and a movable boom to rotate the movable boom relative to the watercraft lift; a linkage extends between the fixed boom and the movable boom, at least one first strut is supported by the linkage, at least one second strut is supported by a fixed boom; and at least one third strut is supported by the movable boom. The fixed boom, the movable boom, the at least one second strut, and the at least one third strut support a cover in an extended configuration above a watercraft area. The fixed boom, the movable boom, the at least one first strut, the at least one second strut, and the at least one third strut support the cover in a retracted configuration adjacent to the fixed strut.
A retractable canopy for a watercraft lift comprising an actuator operatively connected to the watercraft lift and a movable boom to rotate the movable boom relative to the watercraft lift; a linkage extends between the fixed boom and the movable boom, at least one first strut is supported by the linkage, at least one second strut is supported by a fixed boom; and at least one third strut is supported by the movable boom. The fixed boom, the movable boom, the at least one second strut, and the at least one third strut support a cover in an extended configuration above a watercraft area. The fixed boom, the movable boom, the at least one first strut, the at least one second strut, and the at least one third strut support the cover in a retracted configuration adjacent to the fixed strut.
Power-operated boat lifts and structural parts thereof; accessories for power-operated boat lifts, namely power-operated deployable covers specially adapted for boat lifts Manually-operated boat lifts and structural parts thereof; accessories for manually-operated boat lifts, namely fitted covers specially adapted for boat lifts and manually-operated wheel kits specially adapted for boat lifts
Power-operated boat lifts and structural parts thereof; accessories for power-operated boat lifts, namely, power-operated deployable covers specially adapted for boat lifts Manually-operated boat lifts and structural parts thereof; accessories for manually-operated boat lifts, namely, fitted covers specially adapted for boat lifts and manually-operated wheel kits specially adapted for boat lifts
Power-operated boat lifts and structural parts thereof; accessories for power-operated boat lifts, namely, power-operated deployable covers specially adapted for boat lifts Manually-operated boat lifts and structural parts thereof; accessories for manually-operated boat lifts, namely, fitted covers specially adapted for boat lifts and manually-operated wheel kits specially adapted or boat lifts
A lift system for watercraft comprising a fixed frame, at least one support member, a first movable frame, a second movable frame, and at least one actuator member. The at least one actuator assembly comprises a cylinder and a rod arranged in retracted and extended positions relative to the cylinder. The first and second lower axes are parallel and define a reference plane. When the rod is arranged in the extended position relative to the cylinder, the at least one support member is in a lowered position relative to the fixed frame. When the rod is arranged in the retracted position relative to the cylinder, the at least one support member is in a raised position relative to the fixed frame. In the lowered position, the first attachment point is below the reference plane. In the raised position, the first attachment point is above the reference plane.
B63C 3/06 - Launching or hauling-out, e.g. by landborne slipways; Slipways by vertical movement of vessel, e.g. by crane
B66F 7/06 - Lifting frames, e.g. for lifting vehicles; Platform lifts with platforms supported by levers for vertical movement
B66F 7/08 - Lifting frames, e.g. for lifting vehicles; Platform lifts with platforms supported by levers for vertical movement hydraulically or pneumatically operated
A clamping assembly for a watercraft lifting system comprises a load transferring member, a load receiving member, and a clamping member. The load receiving member has an outer tapered surface. The clamping member has opposing flanges extending from a base portion, an outer surface of at least one opposing flange attachable to the load transferring member. An inner surface defined by the flanges and base portion being complementarily tapered to closely nest with the outer tapered surface of the load receiving member.
B66F 7/08 - Lifting frames, e.g. for lifting vehicles; Platform lifts with platforms supported by levers for vertical movement hydraulically or pneumatically operated
B66F 7/06 - Lifting frames, e.g. for lifting vehicles; Platform lifts with platforms supported by levers for vertical movement
F16B 7/14 - Telescoping systems locking in intermediate positions
F16B 2/06 - Clamps, i.e. with gripping action effected by positive means other than the inherent resistance to deformation of the material of the fastening external, i.e. with contracting action
A watercraft lifting system includes a bunk rail assembly, an intermediate frame assembly, a base assembly and a ground support assembly. The bunk rail assembly includes a bunk rail coupled to a load distribution member. The load distribution member is received by the bunk rail such that the bunk rail may rotate by at least a limited amount relative to the load distribution member. The bunk rail may slideably receive a bunk cushion and form a channel therewith for sandwiching a rigid structural member (e.g., a board). The watercraft lifting system may also include contoured clamps that cooperate to distribute and transfer load between frame members. In one embodiment, the contoured clamps include parabolically-shaped inner surfaces.
A watercraft lifting system includes a bunk rail assembly, an intermediate frame assembly, a base assembly and a ground support assembly. The bunk rail assembly includes a bunk rail coupled to a load distribution member. The load distribution member is received by the bunk rail such that the bunk rail may rotate by at least a limited amount relative to the load distribution member. The bunk rail may slideably receive a bunk cushion and form a channel therewith for sandwiching a rigid structural member (e.g., a board). The watercraft lifting system may also include contoured clamps that cooperate to distribute and transfer load between frame members. In one embodiment, the contoured clamps include parabolically-shaped inner surfaces.
An improved floating boat lift incorporates a passive hydraulic pivoting lift mechanism, onto which a boat can be driven and positioned ready for storage using only the motive power of the boat itself. The passive hydraulic pivoting lift mechanism provides mechanical advantage in the pivoting action of the apparatus by way of passive hydraulic action, while at the same time dampening pivoting of the apparatus. Embodiments further provide means for adjusting the elevation of the pivot point relative to the surface of the body of water by way of adjusting the buoyancy of the pivoting lift mechanism.
B63C 7/00 - Salvaging of disabled, stranded, or sunken vessels; Salvaging of vessel parts or furnishings, e.g. of safes; Salvaging of other underwater objects
