PORTABLE DAVIT

摘要

Embodiments of the present invention are generally directed to davits for raising, lowering, and transporting loads. In general, davits described herein are portable and are capable of attaching to various mounting locations. The portable davit 100 includes a base mount 102 and an intermediate mount 104 for mounting the portable davit 100 to a mounting location. The base mount 102 and the intermediate mount 104 are couplable to a mast 106 for supporting the portable davit 100 when generally carrying a load L. The portable davit 100 also includes a jib 108 hingedly coupled to the mast 106 through a coupling 118. The jib 108 is configured to rotate about the coupling 118 such that the jib 108 is positionable at a lifting angle 120.

主权项

1. A portable davit for raising, lowering, and transporting a load, comprising:
(a) at least one mount for mounting the portable davit to a mounting location; (b) an elongate mast rotatably couplable to the mount, the mast extending from the mount; (c) a jib hingedly couplable to an upper section of the mast, wherein the jib is positionable at a desired lifting angle; (d) a pulley system mountable on the mast and the jib, wherein the pulley system comprises a line removably couplable to the load; and (e) a collar joint disposed between the mast and the at least one mount, the collar joint configured to allow rotation of the mast relative to the mount and to lock the mast in fixed position relative to the mount.