Inventors:
Benjamin M. Almeda - Tumwater WA, US
Patrick B. Almeda - Tumwater WA, US
International Classification:
B66C 23/18
B66C 23/52
B66C 23/00
B66C 23/16
B66C 23/88
Abstract:
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 includes a base mount and an intermediate mount for mounting the portable davit to a mounting location. The base mount and the intermediate mount are couplable to a mast for supporting the portable davit when generally carrying a load L. The portable davit also includes a jib hingedly coupled to the mast through a coupling The jib is configured to rotate about the coupling such that the jib is positionable at a lifting angle