Patent ID: 6786169
Filing Date: 2004-09-07
Classification: B63C

Abstract:
In a load guide system for guiding a pleasure craft into a framework, the framework including a pair of spaced, normally stationary members forming an opening through which the craft is driven, the load guide system comprising:a first pole and a second pole, said poles disposed laterally of each other, each pole disposed in an upright position, said poles each of a length to be engageable by the craft being docked; first means pivotally mounting said first pole to one of the stationary members, and operable to move said first pole horizontally in an arc toward and away from the stationary members; second means pivotally mounting said second pole to the other of the stationary members, and operable to move said second pole horizontally in an arc toward and away from the stationary members; and biasing means interconnected among said first means, said second means and the framework for biasing said first pole and said second pole toward each other, whereby said first pole and said second pole are laterally disposed within the opening so as to narrow the opening sufficient for either pole to be engaged by the craft upon the craft entering the opening, said biasing means operable further whereby upon the craft engaging only said first pole, said first pole forces the craft toward said second pole, and upon engagement of the second pole by the craft, said second pole reacts to force the craft back toward said first pole, said biasing of said biasing means upon said poles repeated until the craft is centered within the slip.