Frame and sliding retractable top assembly for boats

Details Frame and sliding retractable top assembly for boats Frame and sliding retractable top assembly for boats

1999-04-15

1999-11-16

Swinehart, Ed

Ships

Boats, boat component, or attachment

Protective cover or shield

B63B 1700

Patent

active

059838248

ABSTRACT:
The present invention overcomes the drawbacks associated with earlier top designs by providing a rigid frame at a sufficient height above the boat to permit persons to move about comfortably beneath it. A flexible cover is suspended from the frame and is held taut by the frame. The flexible cover is attached to the frame with sliding connectors. The cover may be moved between an open position and a closed position by sliding one end along the frame. In the "open" position, the cover is folded back in accordion folds against one end of the frame. When slid "closed," the cover occupies nearly the entire surface within the perimeter of the frame. As the flexible cover is suspended between opposing frame members, it will remain taut and free from flapping even when the boat is traveling at high speed.

REFERENCES:
patent: 2493833 (1950-01-01), Reynolds
patent: 2947277 (1960-08-01), Stevens

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