Watercraft landing cradle

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2005-10-11

2005-10-11

Morano, S. Joseph (Department: 3617)

Ships

Mother ship, floating landing platform, and harbor

Vessel carrier

C114S365000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06953003

ABSTRACT:
A parallelgram arrangement of linkages interconnect a stern ramp frame with a plurality of parallel rails vertically adjusted to positions above the ramp frame by actuators for reception and maintenance of a watercraft thereon with minimized vibration, further reduced by shock-absorbing springs positioned in engagement with the rails and the rail actuators. Rail positioning adjustment by the actuators is effected under computer control to match different hull shapes of the watercraft that are curved or v-shaped and therefore non-flat.

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