TELESCOPIC DOCK SYSTEM

Abstract

The invention relates to a telescopic dock system, said system comprising: dock surface; at least two posts; a knob; at least one telescopic spindles; and at least one railing. The dock system with telescopic spindles which can be used to stow down the railing by turning a knob is disclosed. The system can allow a person to protect kids, pets from falling in the water. The system is a convenient way to improve safety without restricting fun on the docks.

Claims

1. A telescopic dock system, said system comprising: a dock surface; at least two posts; a knob; at least one telescopic spindles; and at least one railing.

2. The system according to claim 1, wherein said railing sits 36 inch above said dock surface.

3. The system according to claim 2, wherein said railing includes a slot for the pins to lock said railing with said posts.

4. The system according to claim 1, wherein said posts have height in the range of 30 to 40 inches.

5. The system according to claim 1, wherein said system which is used to protect pets, kids and persons from falling in the water.

6. The system according to claim 1, wherein said system unlocks said railing from said posts to said telescopic spindles down by turning said knob.

7. The system according to claim 1, wherein said system is in the stow position and enables to load and unload boats.

8. The system according to claim 1, wherein said post is bolted every six feet on said dock surface.

9. A method to protect human being or animal from falling in the water by using a telescopic dock system, said method comprises the following steps: (a) Providing at least two pin slots to a railing to lock said railing with at least two posts; (b) Unlocking said railing from said posts by turning a knob; and (c) Sliding said railing to telescopic spindles down to a dock surface.

10. The method according to claim 9, wherein said railing sits 36 inch above said dock surface.

11. The method according to claim 9, wherein said railing includes a slot for the pins to lock said railing with said posts.

12. The method according to claim 9, wherein said posts have height in the range of 30 to 40 inches.

13. The method according to claim 9, wherein said system which is used to protect pets, kids and persons from falling in the water.

14. The method according to claim 9, wherein said post is bolted every six feet on said dock surface.

Description

(4) BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0030] The invention will be better understood and objects other than those set forth above will become apparent when consideration is given to the following detailed description thereof. Such description makes reference to the annexed drawings wherein:

[0031] FIG. 1 illustrates a telescopic dock system, according to an embodiment herein.

(5) DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0032] In the following detailed description, reference is made to the accompanying drawings which form a part hereof, and in which is shown by way of illustration specific embodiments in which the invention may be practiced. These embodiments are described in sufficient detail to enable those skilled in the art to practice the invention, and it is to be understood that the embodiments may be combined, or that other embodiments may be utilized and that structural and logical changes may be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. The following detailed description is, therefore, not to be taken in a limiting sense, and the scope of the present invention is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

[0033] There is much need of security handrails at the docks to restrict movements of pets and children through access ways leading to restricted areas of the docks. Children and pets security handrails must function as an impassible barrier to exclude passage of pets or children through the access way, but it is also necessary to provide for removal of the barrier to permit passage by an attending adult. Accordingly, a number of handrail designs have been developed that allow for barrier removal, for example by collapsing the handrail, pivoting the handrail out of the access way, or removing the handrail entirely from the access way.

[0034] In addition to providing a removable handrail that permits adult access, it is also desirable to provide a handrail that is adaptable for installation in a variety of differently dimensioned access ways, and which may also be transferred from one access way to another to accommodate daily movements of the child and attending adult.

[0035] A telescopic handrail is a single bar or pipe includes telescopic spindles supported on a stairway or docks that allow you to protect your pets, children and even yourself from falling in the water by turning a knob. While in the stow position you are now able to load and unload boats as well. The design is simple mechanical structure.

[0036] The invention facilitates telescopic handrails for docks. Often times we are worried about that child running to the end of the dock before you can get down there. Maybe you want to relax with your dog on the pier but cannot due to the worry of them jumping in. You cannot put a barrier up without blocking all the fun of having a dock on the water. The telescopic dock system turn a knob and have railings telescope up protecting your children, pets, even yourself from falling in, just as your railings at home keep you from falling off the porch.

[0037] Reference will now be made in detail to the exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure. Before describing the detailed embodiments that are in accordance with the present disclosure, it should be observed that the embodiment reside primarily in combinations arrangement of the system according to an embodiment herein and as exemplified in FIG. 1.

[0038] In the following description, for the purpose of explanation, numerous specific details are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding of the arrangement of the system according to an embodiment herein. It will be apparent, however, to one skilled in the art, that the present embodiment can be practiced without these specific details. In other instances, structures are shown in block diagram form only in order to avoid obscuring the present invention.

[0039] FIG. 1 depicts one embodiment of the Telescopic Dock System 100 with a lower 100A and upper view 100B of the system 100. The system 100 is used to protect pets, kids and persons from falling in the water. The system 100 comprising a dock surface 1, at least two posts 2 and 7, a knob 4, at least one telescopic spindle 3 and a railing 5. The railing 5 sits 36 inch above the dock surface 1 and includes a slot for pins 6 to lock it with the posts 2, 7. The system 100 can unlock the railing 5 from the posts 2, 7 to the telescopic spindles 3 down by turning the knob 4. The posts 2, 7 are bolted every six feet on the dock surface 1 and the total height is 38 inch or no taller than 40 inch.

[0040] In another embodiment of the invention the system 100 comprise two railings for example, top railing and bottom railing. The top and bottom railing sits 36 inch and 4 inch respectively above the dock surface 1 and includes a slot for top and bottom pins 6 to lock them with the posts 2, 7. The ends of the railings 5 slide up and down the groove until the pins 6 lock whether in the up or down direction. Both the top and bottom railings have knobs 4 (much like a doorknob) that when turned activates the gears and pulls the pins 6 towards the center, unlocking the railings 5 (much like how a tailgate unlocks). The bottom rail has a knob 4 so you are able to stow the rail flat on the dock surface 1. The telescopic spindles 3 will be eight 4 inch sections that telescope up and down when the top rail is unlocked.

[0041] It is to be understood that the above description is intended to be illustrative, and not restrictive. For example, the above-discussed embodiments may be used in combination with each other. Many other embodiments will be apparent to those of skill in the art upon reviewing the above description.

[0042] The benefits and advantages which may be provided by the present invention have been described above with regard to specific embodiments. These benefits and advantages, and any elements or limitations that may cause them to occur or to become more pronounced are not to be construed as critical, required, or essential features of any or all of the embodiments.

[0043] While the present invention has been described with reference to particular embodiments, it should be understood that the embodiments are illustrative and that the scope of the invention is not limited to these embodiments. Many variations, modifications, additions and improvements to the embodiments described above are possible. It is contemplated that these variations, modifications, additions and improvements fall within the scope of the invention.