Retractable rail apparatus

The retractable rail apparatus on watercrafts addresses access limitations by allowing the rail to be adjusted between extended and retracted positions, enhancing user mobility and convenience.

WO2026039713A1 Publication Date: 2026-02-19POLARIS IND INC +5
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Patent Information

Application Number
PCT/US2025/042126
Authority / Receiving Office
WO · WO
Patent Type
Applications
Current Assignee / Owner
Priority Date
2024-08-16
Filing Date
2025-08-15
Publication Date
2026-02-19

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Existing rail systems on watercrafts, such as railings or barriers, often obstruct access to different areas of the boat, limiting ease of movement between passenger seats and platforms, especially when in motion.

Method used

A retractable rail apparatus with stanchions and spindles that can transition between extended and retracted positions, featuring a locking mechanism to secure the spindles in place, allowing for adjustable height and position to accommodate user needs.

Benefits of technology

Enhances accessibility by providing a flexible barrier that can be raised or lowered as needed, ensuring unobstructed movement between seats and platforms while maintaining safety and stability during boat operations.

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Abstract

A device can include two or more stanchions each including a hollow interior portion. A device can include two or more spindles, each of the two or more spindles movably arranged within respective ones of the hollow interior portion, the two or more spindles can each including an end portion. A device can include a bar coupled with and extending between the end portion of two adjacent spindles of the two or more spindles. Each of the two or more spindles can be configured to transition between at least a first position including at least a portion of each of the two or more spindles can be received in a respective one of the hollow interior portion and a second position including at least a portion of each of the two or more spindles that can be configured to extend from a respective two or more stanchions further than in the first position.
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