US 12,240,577 B2
Pedal drive and steering assembly for inflatable watercraft and watercraft combined with same
Corey Cooper, Destin, FL (US); and Aaron May, Parker, CO (US)
Assigned to Bote, LLC, Miramar Beach, FL (US)
Filed by BOTE, LLC, Miramar Beach, FL (US)
Filed on Nov. 30, 2023, as Appl. No. 18/524,209.
Application 18/524,209 is a continuation of application No. 17/235,838, filed on Apr. 20, 2021, abandoned.
Prior Publication US 2024/0092467 A1, Mar. 21, 2024
Int. Cl. B63H 16/20 (2006.01); B63B 3/40 (2006.01); B63B 3/48 (2006.01); B63B 7/08 (2020.01); B63B 34/10 (2020.01); B63B 34/22 (2020.01); B63H 23/34 (2006.01); B63H 25/10 (2006.01); B63H 25/38 (2006.01)
CPC B63H 16/20 (2013.01) [B63B 3/40 (2013.01); B63B 3/48 (2013.01); B63B 7/087 (2013.01); B63H 23/34 (2013.01); B63H 25/10 (2013.01); B63H 25/38 (2013.01); B63B 34/10 (2020.02); B63B 34/22 (2020.02); B63H 2016/202 (2013.01)] 7 Claims
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1. A drive assembly for an inflatable watercraft having an opening extending through a bottom of the inflatable watercraft, comprising:
a drive shaft comprising a first axial end and a second axial end opposite the first axial end, and an axle extending through the drive shaft from the first axial end to the second axial end;
first and second pedal support arms, wherein the first and second pedal support arms are rotatably and coaxially interconnected to the first axial end of the drive shaft and to the axle;
first and second pedals, wherein each of the first and second pedals is rotatably mounted to the first and second pedal support arms;
a propeller rotatably interconnected to the second axial end of the drive shaft and to the axle, wherein rotation of the first and second pedal support arms imparts rotation to the axle and to the propeller;
a base comprising a collar adapted to extend into the opening and a flange adapted to extend circumferentially around an upper perimeter of the opening; and
a mounting plate interconnected to a medial portion of the drive shaft and extending substantially perpendicular to the drive shaft, wherein the mounting plate is adapted to sealingly engage the base portion.