REMOVABLE SWIM-UP DOCK BAR

Abstract

A removable swim-up dock bar is described. The dock bar is removably attachable to a submerged foundation of an existing dock and may have adjustable seats or adjustable legs to ensure proper height and stability.

Claims

1. A dock bar comprising: a substantially horizontal main support beam comprising a central region and two outer end regions terminating in respective dock-coupling ends; a seat assembly attached vertically to a first upper side of the central region of the main support beam; a leg assembly attached vertically to a second lower side of the main support beam; and a dock coupling attached to each of the respective dock-coupling ends of the two outer end regions of the main support beam, each dock coupling configured to be removably attachable to a submerged base of a dock, wherein the two outer end regions extend laterally outward and forward from the central region relative to a forward dock-facing side of the central region, such that the two outer end regions and the dock coupling at each of the respective dock-coupling ends of the two outer end regions are located laterally outward and forward of the central region.

2. The dock bar of claim 1, wherein the seat assembly further comprises: a seat foundation sheath attached to the main support beam; and a seat having a stem disposed within the seat foundation sheath.

3. The dock bar of claim 2 wherein the seat stem is adjustably disposed within the seat foundation sheath.

4. The dock bar of claim 1, wherein the leg assembly further comprises: a leg foundation sheath attached to the main support beam; and a leg disposed within the leg foundation sheath.

5. The dock bar of claim 4 wherein the leg is adjustably disposed within the leg foundation sheath.

6. The dock bar of claim 1, wherein the two outer end regions extend laterally outward and forward from the central region with an interior angle between the central region and the respective dock-coupling ends of the two outer end regions greater than 90 degrees and less than 180 degrees.

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21. The dock bar of claim 6, wherein the two outer end regions extend laterally outward and forward from the central region and the seat assembly by curving in an arc outwardly and forwardly of the central region.

22. In combination with a dock having a submerged base, a dock bar removably attached to the submerged base of a dock, comprising: a substantially horizontal main support beam comprising a central region and two outer end regions terminating in respective dock-coupling ends; a plurality of seat assemblies attached vertically to a first upper side of the central region of the main support beam, the seat assemblies being spaced along the central region of the main support beam; a leg assembly attached vertically to a second lower side of the main support beam; and, a dock coupling attached to each of the respective dock-coupling ends of the two outer end regions of the main support beam, each dock coupling removably attached to the submerged base of the dock, wherein the two outer end regions extend laterally outward and forward from the central region and the seat assemblies toward the dock, such that the dock coupling at each of the respective dock-coupling ends of the two outer end regions is removably attached to the submerged base of the dock laterally outward and forward of the central region and the seat assemblies to define an unobstructed underwater area between the seat assemblies and the dock.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0016] The disclosure is best understood from the following detailed description when read in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. It is emphasized that, according to common practice, the various features of the drawings are not to-scale. On the contrary, the dimensions of the various features are arbitrarily expanded or reduced for clarity.

[0017] FIG. 1 is an axonometric view of one embodiment of the swim-up dock bar.

[0018] FIG. 2 is an axonometric view of another embodiment of the swim-up-dock bar.

[0019] FIG. 3 is a perspective view of one embodiment of the swim-up dock bar.

[0020] FIG. 4 is an exploded view of one embodiment of swim-up dock bar.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0021] As seen in the embodiment pictured in FIG. 1, the dock bar may have a main support beam 100. The main support beam 100 may be substantially horizontal. The main support beam 100 may be comprised of water-resistant material. Possible water-resistant materials include galvanized steel, plastic, treated wood, concrete, aluminum, stainless steel, and clay. The frame may be manufactured through the process of 3D printing, molding, steel bending, welding, among others. The main support beam 100 may be described as having a central region and end regions.

[0022] The dock attachment arms 110 may be located at any point along the main support beam 100. The main support beam 100 may have dock attachment arms 110 attached to the end regions. In alternative embodiments, a dock attachment arm 110 may be attached to the central region. The dock attachment arms 110 may form an interior angle with the main support beam 100. This interior angle may be less than about 180 degrees. In alternative embodiments, the interior angle may be about 90 degrees.

[0023] Seat assembly 200 may be attached to a first side of the main support beam 100. The seat assembly 200 may be made of water-resistant material. Water-resistant materials may include galvanized steel, plastic, treated wood, concrete, aluminum, stainless steel, clay, among others. The seat assembly 200 consists of a seat foundation sheath 210, a seat 220, and a seat stem 230. The seat assembly 200 may be manufactured through a process of 3D printing, molding, bending steel, welding, among others.

[0024] Leg assembly 300 may be attached to a second side of the main support beam 100, opposite of the first side of the main support beam 100. The leg assembly 300 may be made of water-resistant materials, which may include, among others, galvanized steel, plastic, treated wood, concrete, aluminum, stainless steel, and clay. The leg assembly 300 may have a leg foundation sheath 310 and a leg 320. The leg 320 may be adjusted to support the dock bar on the bottom of the body of water.

[0025] Coupling 400 may be located at the end of the dock attachment arm 110. The coupling 400 may function to removably attach to existing submerged dock support legs. The coupling 400 may be made of a water-resistant material, including, among others, galvanized steel, plastic, treated wood, concrete, aluminum, stainless steel, and clay.

[0026] Moving to FIG. 2, an alternative embodiment where the main support beam 100 is curved and the dock attachment arms 110 are contiguous to the main support beam 100. In the embodiment shown in FIG. 2, persons sitting on the seats may use the dock as a bar to rest their arms.

[0027] As seen in FIG. 3, the dock bar attached to a dock is shown. The coupling 400 is attached to the dock base and submerged in the water. The coupling 400 may be attached at the desired depth.

[0028] As seen in FIG. 4, a breakdown of the seat assembly 200 and leg assembly 300 may be attached to the main support beam 100. The seat stem 230 may be disposed within the seat foundation sheath 210. The seat foundation sheath 210 may comprise a plurality of apertures 240 for adjusting the height of the seat 220 relative to the main support beam 100. The leg 320 may be as long as needed for the water depth. The leg 320 may be disposed within the leg foundation sheath 310. The leg foundation sheath 310 may comprise a plurality of apertures 340 for adjusting the leg height to the desired depth.

[0029] The plurality of apertures in the seat foundation sheath 240 as well as the plurality of apertures in the leg foundation sheath 340 may be used to implement an adjustment mechanism for adjusting the height of the seat stem and the leg. The adjustment mechanism may be, but is not limited to, a screw and bolt, and a pin. The adjustable nature of these assemblies allows the user to make adjustments to the height of the dock bar without making cumbersome adjustments to the installation of the couplings.

[0030] The dock bar may be installed to an existing dock. The couplings 400 may be removably attached to the submerged base of the existing dock. The leg assembly 300 may be adjusted to firmly plant the legs 320 into the bottom of the body of water. The seat assembly 200 may be adjusted to the desired height for users based on their height and how far they wish to be above or below the existing dock.

[0031] While the disclosure has been described in connection with certain embodiments, it is to be understood that the disclosure is not to be limited to the disclosed embodiments but, on the contrary, is intended to cover various modifications and equivalent arrangements included within the scope of the appended claims, which scope is to be accorded the broadest interpretation so as to encompass all such modifications and equivalent structures as is permitted under the law.