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Dive platform system

a platform system and platform technology, applied in the field of diving platform systems, can solve problems such as people's danger

Inactive Publication Date: 2018-08-16
JAKOPIN JAPEC
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The patent text describes an aft-mounted dive platform system for a boat. The system includes a dive platform that can be attached to the stern of the boat and moved vertically with respect to the hull. It also includes a clearance panel that can move in case of a propeller drive system rotating upward due to running aground. The dive platform has a water permeable grate structure that allows water to pass through it. The technical effects of this system are an improved ability to dive from a boat and access underwater environments, as well as the ability to quickly and easily move the dive platform to different positions.

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Unfortunately, many boats utilize outboard (or inboard / outboard) propulsion systems that position the propellers of the boat behind the stern, wherein these propeller are in a position that could potentially pose a danger for people entering and exiting the boat proximate the stern.

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[0020]Referring to FIGS. 1-6, there is shown various diagrammatic views aft-mounted dive platform system 10 installed on / included within boat 12 that is shown floating upon / positioned within body of water 14.

[0021]Aft-mounted dive platform system 10 may include at least one hull portion that may be rigidly affixed to hull 16 of boat 12. For example, aft-mounted dive platform system 10 may include a plurality of hull portions. While the following discussion concerns aft-mounted dive platform system 10 including two hull portions (e.g., first hull portion 18 and second hull portion 20), this is for illustrative purposes only and is not intended to be a limitation of this disclosure, as other configurations are possible and are considered to be within the scope of this disclosure. For example, aft-mounted dive platform system 10 may be configured to include a single “centrally-located” hull portion. Alternatively, aft-mounted dive platform system 10 may include three or more hull porti...

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Abstract

An aft-mounted dive platform system includes at least one hull portion rigidly affixed to a hull of a boat. A dive platform is coupled to the at least one hull portion and is positioned, at least partially, behind at least one propeller drive system affixed to the stern of the boat. The dive platform includes at least one clearance panel configured to be displaced in the event that the at least one propeller drive system rotates upward due to running aground.

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RELATED APPLICATION(S)[0001]The subject application claims the priority of Slovenian Patent Application No. P-201700049, filed on 15 Feb. 2017. This application also claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 62 / 578,746, filed on 30 Oct. 2017; their entire contents of which are incorporated herein by reference.TECHNICAL FIELD[0002]This disclosure relates to dive platform systems and, more particularly, to adjustable height dive platform systems.BACKGROUND[0003]Boating is a multi-billion dollar industry that millions of people around the world enjoy, providing people with a means to venture off to spend time on the water and escape everyday life. As would be expected, many boats are used for activities that require people to get into (and get out of) the water while the boat is not docked. Examples of such activities include but are not limited to swimming, tubing, kayaking, and the use of personal watercraft.[0004]Typically, people enter and leave the boat proximate the ...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): B63B27/00B63B3/48
CPCB63B27/02B63B3/48B63H20/00B63B27/14B63B27/36B63B2029/022B63H20/10B63H2020/003B63B81/00B63B27/19
Inventor JAKOPIN, JAPEC
Owner JAKOPIN JAPEC