Malibu Boats. has been granted a patent for a sport board rack designed for power boats. The rack features telescoping arms with claws that secure boards between the claws and seats, allowing for independent pivoting and easy insertion and removal of boards. GlobalData’s report on Malibu Boats gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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Sport board rack for power boats with telescoping arms
The patent US12071204B1 describes a board rack specifically designed for integration onto power boats. This innovative board rack features a base, two pairs of seats for securing boards, and two telescoping arms that can extend and retract. Each arm is equipped with a claw that works in conjunction with its respective pair of seats to securely hold the boards in place. The design allows for the first and second telescoping arms to pivot independently with respect to the base, enhancing the functionality and adaptability of the rack. Additionally, the claws can rotate between open and closed configurations, facilitating easy loading and securing of the boards.
Further enhancing the usability of the board rack, the telescoping arms incorporate mechanisms such as levers, pawls, and ratchet inserts to control their movement and ensure secure positioning. The pawls are spring-biased to engage with the ratchet teeth, preventing unintended extension of the arms without proper manipulation of a release mechanism. The design also includes features for locking the shafts of the arms in place, ensuring stability during use. Overall, this board rack presents a comprehensive solution for safely transporting boards on power boats, combining ease of use with secure storage capabilities.
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