Patent ID: 9095767
Filing Date: 2015-08-04
Classification: A63C,E04B

Abstract:
1. A system for raising and lowering a rink divider within an ice rink having an ice sheet wherein a roof of the ice rink is supported by a plurality of trusses, the system comprising: a divider wall having length configured to span from one side of the rink to an opposing side of the rink, the divider wall comprising; a plurality of cables having a first end attached to the divider wall at space apart intervals and having a second end; a plurality of pulleys supported by the trusses supporting the roof wherein the plurality of cables engage the plurality of pulleys; and a hoisting mechanism configured to engage the second ends of the plurality of cables, wherein the hoisting mechanism is manipulated to raise the divider wall to a first position elevated above the ice sheet and the hoisting mechanism is manipulated to lower the divider wall to a second position wherein the divider wall engages the ice sheet.