Seat System for a Bass Boat or the Like

Abstract

A seat for a fishing or bass boat can be raised or lowered by an operator. The elevation mechanism preferably includes a power mechanism to operate a screw jack and the power mechanism may be battery powered, hydraulically powered, or operated by other power-assist means. The screw jack enables the seat to be raised to approximately twice its retracted height.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 is a side elevation view of the boat seat assembly of the present invention shown in partial cross section.

FIG. 2 is a side elevation view of the boat seat in partial section, illustrating the boat seat assembly in a partially raised position.

FIG. 3 is a side elevation detail view in partial section of a seat and swivel arrangement.

FIG. 4 is a top view of the seat of FIG. 3, as shown by the view lines 4-4 on FIG. 3.

FIG. 5 is a top view of a foot platform, as indicated by view lines 5-5 on FIG. 1.

FIG. 6 is a side view in partial section taken along view lines 6-6 of FIG. 5, illustrating the attachment mechanism of the foot platform to the center post.

FIG. 7 is a section view of a foot-operated remote control transmitter as indicated by the view lines 7-7 of FIG. 9.

FIG. 8 is a section of a detail of the seat mount as indicated by the view lines 8-8 in FIG. 7.

FIG. 9 is a section view of a detail of the seat mount as indicated by the view lines 9-9 in FIG. 7.

FIG. 10 is a section view of the foot-operated remote control transmitter of FIG. 7, shown in a depressed state.

FIG. 11 is an electrical schematic diagram of a control circuit which finds application in the present invention.

FIG. 12 is a side elevation section view of another preferred embodiment of seat of the present invention.

FIG. 13 is a side elevation section view of the seat of FIG. 12, shown in a raised position.

FIG. 14 is a plan view of a mounting plate, as viewed along section lines 14-14 of FIG. 12.

FIG. 15 is a side section view of a mounting mechanism for the seat.

FIG. 16 is an elevation view in partial section as seen along section lines 16-16 of FIG. 14.

Claims

1. A seat assembly for installation on a boat, the seat assembly comprising: a. a seat;b. a mounting mechanism adapted to mount the seat assembly to a deck of a boat; andc. an elevation mechanism between the seat and the mounting mechanism.

2. The assembly of claim 1, wherein the elevation mechanism comprises: a. an inner post connected to the mounting mechanism at a bottom end of the inner post and having an internally threaded nut at a top end of the inner post;b. a spindle threaded through the nut; andc. a prime mover coupled to the seat and configured to drive the spindle.

3. The assembly of claim 2, further comprising a gear box coupling the prime mover to the spindle.

4. The assembly of claim 2, wherein the prime mover is an electric motor.

5. The assembly of claim 2, further comprising: a. an outer post outside of and around the inner post, the outer post having a vertical keyway therethrough; andb. a key extending outwardly from the inner post through the keyway in the outer post.

6. The assembly of claim 5, further comprising a foot platform mechanically coupled to the outer post.

7. The assembly of claim 6, further comprising a remote control device to remotely operate the elevation mechanism.

8. The assembly of claim 7, wherein the remote control device comprises a foot operated control mounted to the foot platform.

9. The assembly of claim 2, wherein the prime mover is located between the seat and the foot platform.

10. The assembly of claim 1, wherein the elevation mechanism comprises: a. an inner post connected to the mounting mechanism at a top end of the inner post and having an internally threaded nut at a bottom end of the inner post;b. a spindle threaded through the nut; andc. a prime mover coupled to the seat and configured to drive the spindle.

11. The assembly of claim 10, further comprising: a. an outer post outside of and around the inner post, the outer post having a vertical keyway therethrough;b. a key extending outwardly from the inner post through the keyway in the outer post;c. a foot platform mechanically coupled to the outer post; andd. wherein the prime mover is located beneath the foot platform.

12. The assembly of claim 1, wherein the seat includes a removable seat back.