DE2947326A1 - FOLDABLE WATER VEHICLE - Google Patents

Description

Dipl.-Phys. Dietrich Bergmeier

Patent attorney Lärchenstr. 11, 3000 Hannover 1

Registrant: Claudio MILLEFIORINI Via VaI di Chienti,

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"Collapsible Watercraft"

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description

The invention relates to a collapsible, lightweight watercraft consisting of tubular elements any material, especially made of plastic, wel = before through white running transversely to its longitudinal axis len (pipes) are held together so that the with term pipe elements to a central body as a seat or. Standing position of the user and the side tube, elements serve as a counterbalance, whose An = floated on the water by means of elements in the form of skis = sticks, trained elements by means of paddles, Se = gel, rudder or by means of a small motor gen can.

There are already various types of watercraft known, each intended for a specific purpose or for a specific drive. Each of these Watercraft is realized in such a way that it can be moved by means of a single drive. This happens for various reasons, be = but rather from the need to make the watercraft as light as possible, and not it to be bulky in order to allow both the foontage and the dismantling on the spot, the transport and not to complicate the storage.

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It is therefore an object of the invention to easily to create non-bulky, easily collapsible and dismantled watercraft, accordingly easy to transport and to layer and is suitable, depending on the draft, five to ten times as much on the water to carry the load corresponding to its own weight and its drive by various exchangeable re, attachable accessories can be made.

The invention achieves this object in that a Vird created watercraft, consisting of two side by side in a central position and two beidsejl tig of these tubular elements arranged at any given distance, the latter being the same = before the shape of the central tubular elements and compared to these are 1/3 to 1/4 shorter, and vo = with these four tube elements one below the other by means of shafts (raw ren) are connected, which by perpendicular to the longitudinal axes in the respective pipe elements in the middle bar near the rear end and at a distance of about 1/3 from the front end of the central Rohrele ments, or in the immediate vicinity of the rear end of the side tube elements built-in sleeves be guided.

According to the invention, for the production of the said

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Pipe elements are mainly made of plastic, e.g. PVC or ABS, rubber or similar. handelsubli = ches material. You can create these tubular elements from any other material the specific gravity of which is higher or lower. No matter what material is used becomes, the watercraft according to the invention thanks to the training, the dimensioning and / or the distance between the central and the lateral tubular elements always carry a load that is five times that when the draft is 50% and when the draft is increased up to ten times its own weight.

According to the invention, all of the tube elements ab = have rounded front ends in order to ensure the hydrodynamic properties. At the front ends of the central tubular elements, mushroom-shaped attachments are provided, which are described in more detail below. ¹ The central tubular elements are mainly intended to serve as a sitting or standing position for the user, while the lateral tubular elements are mainly intended to maintain the balance of the watercraft.

As already mentioned, are in the immediate vicinity of the

rear end and at a distance of about 1/3 from the front end of the central tubular element «, or in un

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indirect Nile of the rear and the front end of the lateral tubular elements perpendicular to the respective = Through bores provided in the longitudinal axis of the pipe elements, in various sleeves made of stainless steel Material are used. Ver = den through these sleeves, in the front and in the rear area of the water vehicle each a shaft (tube) also made of stainless material is used, which the four Pipe elements hold together.

The central pipe elements are, as already mentioned, arranged next to one another and in by spacer parts kept a slight distance from each other, these spacers from spacer rings, but also from the actual projections of the sleeves mentioned above can exist. Side of each with Term pipe element, along the respective shaft (pipe) mentioned, locking rings of any type are provided see which laying down the side Rohrele Serve elements at any distance from the central Rohrele elements. The distance between the central and the side tube elements is thus adjustable = bar for reasons that are closer to = to be purified.

According to the invention, there is thus a water ride

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tool of impeccable stability created, which is suitable with little energy expenditure and with HiI ^ fe any propulsion means to be moved on the water, these propulsion means after standing as the subject of some variants of the invention are described.

According to the invention, there is one of these drives ^ medium from two, for example in the form of ski pieces from = formed elements. These elements are made of light Temporary, buoyant, waterproof material and each consist of a stick, its one end has a handle with a corresponding loop, while the other end approximately in the form ei = ner plate bell is formed, the interior of which is hollow. The ratio between thickness and width of the bell-shaped end is about 1: 4. The Be = The user uses these drive elements by placing them in the space between the central and the side tube elements are immersed in the water and moved similarly to a skier, with this Elements immersed with the wide side parallel to the pipe elements will. The contact surface of the bell-shaped ends with the water is sufficient to give a push forward with little energy expenditure to achieve.

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To obtain a sitting position or a standing position of the user on the central tubular elements is a Foot board provided, which has a wedge-shaped element below over its entire length, which is inserted into the space between the two central tubes = elements and thus the stability of the footboard. In order to anchor the footboard in any predetermined length, a Belt made of nylon or similar. Material used that is looped around the central tube elements and its ends at the edges of the footboard be = are consolidated. The belt is adjustable so that the setting of the foot board in any Position is possible.

If the user stands or sits on this footboard, so he can also operate the watercraft using a paddle that is appropriately sized In this case, the user can turn the side tube elements in the direction of the central tube elements move. This in no way affects the stability of the watercraft, but rather allows it a shorter dimensioning of the paddles that can be kept within less bulky limits.

According to a further variant of the invention is the Possibility of a drive with the help of a Se =

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gel provided. In this case the lower end of the mast from which the sail is hoisted is in ei = Nem mounted below wedge-shaped and outside square element, its bearing point has the same shape of the mast end, so that it, ahn borrowed as with the previously mentioned footboard, into the Space between the two central tubular elements can be introduced. The stability of the mast is also secured by pulling ropes, which are attached to the top end of the mast and to the protrusions of the rear end Wave, as well as on the mushroom-shaped front approaches are attached. The sail hoisted on the mast is dimensioned in such a way that it is within the rear pull = ropes and the mast can be maneuvered.

Furthermore, for better stability of the water vehicle, one made of wood or one with sail propulsion Metal existing keel is provided, which is designed in such a way that it enters the space between see both central tubular elements can be inserted, while one of its ends with the help of BU = gels and lobe screws can be attached to the mast with appropriate nuts and other things Has a flat board at the end that rests on both pipe elements with = term. The keel can be in the = This layer can be fastened by means of a nylon belt similar to the previously mentioned footboard, which

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is carried out through an elongated hole provided in the keel. Finally, at the back end of the mitti = A further footboard is provided for tubular elements, which is also provided with a footplate underneath over se, i ** ne overall length extending wedge element is provided, with a flat one perpendicular to its rear edge Board is arranged in such a way that it forms an approximately T-shaped part with the footboard. The egg = Genuine footboard sits on both central tube elements, while the one arranged perpendicular to it Board is braced against the rear flat ends of these pipe elements. The bottom of this Board does not exceed the contact point at = of the central tubular elements, so that the hydrodynaini = do not see the effect in any way impaired. This footboard is also attached to the central tubular elements with a nylon strap. The ftittel Along the line of this vertically arranged board, there are two eyebolts on which the Ru that can be attached.

According to a further variant of the invention, can for Drive of the watercraft on this vertically arranged board also a small motor is attached will.

Another variant according to the invention sees the Possibility of propulsion with the help of oars.

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To implement this variant, a collar is placed on each side of the tubular elements, each having an upwardly directed support with an angled end such that it lies horizontally to the watercraft surface and is each provided with a hole with a = term. These coils are positioned on the respective lateral tube element such that they are fixed at a distance of about 1/4 of the O esamtiange the lateral pipe elements from its front end by means of thumb screw and nut, wo = is seen at the fastening point at the foot of the carrier pre-= . The angled parts are directed towards the inside of the watercraft. A further footboard is placed on both central tubular elements, the surface of which is a little bit higher than the surface of the footboards mentioned above. This latter footboard is designed below in the manner of a double saddle, the curvature of the saddle being that which corresponds to the curvature of both central tubular elements. A wedge-shaped element runs between the two saddles over the entire length of the footboard, similar to the footboards mentioned above, which is inserted into the space between the two central tubular elements and thus ensures better stability. The footboard also has a Schsttiierkupplung on each of its front edges, which will be explained in more detail below.

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A cross member is attached to the rear side of the footboard by means of lobed screws, the middle part of which runs on the same level as the footboard surface, while on both sides it has two legs bent approximately upwards, each with a hinge coupling on the corresponding horizontally angled surfaces the collar girders are trimmed on and exactly according to the central hole provided therein. For better fastening of the footboard, two lateral cross members are also provided, each end of which also has a formwork coupling. The SchÜhier coupling of these two cross members are inserted in the front of the SchJhierkupplung of the footboard and connected by means of a flat bolt. At the opposite end of this shepherd coupling, the sliding couplings of the crossmembers are inserted into the refraction coupling of the rear crossmember and are connected by means of a bolt with a flat head, which has a flat head and the end of which is threaded for screwing on a wing nut. Both cross members, together with the rear cross member, form a kind of frame around the footboard in the form of a trapezoid, which increases the stability of the footboard. The hcÄausgebildete bolt in its interior with a flat head serves as a bearing for egg ne Dolle, in which the rudder can be used.

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The advantages achieved by the invention erschei = nen clear from the above description. The watercraft proposed in accordance with the invention is easy to collapse and dismantle both in assembly and in disassembly; the production costs are extremely low and absolutely competitive. The stability is out of the question and the versatility in use ensures that the athlete has a wide range of options

of the watercraft.

The object of the invention will now be illustrated with reference to some in the accompanying drawings ^ Ausftthrungs examples are explained in more detail. They show: FIG. 1, a plan view of the watercraft according to FIG Invention, consisting of the central and side tubular elements;

Figures 2 and J, a front and a side at = . . sees the trained on the type of ski sticks elements according to the invention, with the

lower ends in the shape of a flat bell; Figure 4, a perspective view of the waterway according to the invention in the variant

with sail drive;
Figure 5, a perspective view of the keel Ün

first built-in stadium;
Figure 6 is a perspective view of the final installation stage of the keel from which the attachment

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of one end at the base of the mast and with the one provided at the other end and sit on the central tubular elements = the flat board;

Figure 7, a perspective view of the attachment of the footboard with an arrangement perpendicular thereto net board as a holder for the rudder and for the motor;

Figure 8, a perspective view of the invention massive watercraft in the variant with rudder drive;

Figure 9, a perspective view of the connection place the rear cross member with the fla = the flange supports and with the hollow inside trained bolts as storage for the oarlock;

Figure 10, a perspective view of the hinge = Coupling between the cross members and the footboard that serves as a seat.

In FIG. 1, 1 denotes the central hollow tubular elements, which are primarily made of plastic. With 4 the lateral, also hollow Rohrele elements were designated. With 10 v the front, rounded deten ends of all pipe elements designated, which ensure a better hydrodynamic effect of the watercraft. At the age of 14, the rear, flat ones Ends of all Rohrelenente designated. The mushroom-shaped approaches were denoted by 3, which

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are attached to the front, rounded ends of the central tubular elements 1. When they were 5, the Connecting shafts (pipes), with 5 * the distance or the retaining rings referred to on the said Waves are put on.

In FIGS. 2 and 3, R denotes the elements in the form of ski sticks; with M the handles, with L the loop. 12 is the lower bell-shaped end of the respective elements R ₁ while 15 denotes the part thereof which is slightly rounded upwards a_b.

In Figure 4, the variant with sail drive is Darge provides. With E, the wedge-shaped, four-edged E is referred = lement that for the pole 9 as a support is used with 8 / associated with the upper end of the mast 9, and with ilen rear Vorsprttngen the shafts 15, and with the mushroom-shaped projections 3 tension cables designated. In the same figure is also = if the keel 11 _; with the flat board sitting on the central tube elements, which is provided with holes and corresponding brackets and nuts at its other end for attachment to the mast foot, as well as the elongated hole A for the implementation of the nylon girdle, from the keel on which is attached to term pipe elements 1. The rudder T attached to the eye bolts 15 of the board 13 can also be seen in the same figure.

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ι The details of Figures 5 and 6 show the in the space between the two central Rohrele = packs introduced keel 5 in the first or in the end = Stadium of the egg construction, with the flat board 2 and with the end 12 attached to the base of the mast.

Fig. 7 shows the attachment of the footboard 6 "to the rear ends 14 of both central ear elements, wherein the board 13 forms a T-shaped part with the footboard, and the footboard by means of a nylon = belt 15 "is attached to the central tubular elements. With 15 * sijid denotes the eye bolts, an where the rudder is attached.

In FIG. 8, the collars 7 placed on the lateral tubular elements 1 are designated with the supports 7 ' , which are angled above and to which the rear cross member TR and the side cross members TR' are connected with hinge couplings, these cross members simultaneously being one Ensure better stability of the footboard 6.

In FIG. 9, the detail of the connection between the cross member TR and the cross members TR can be seen. Also visible in its interior is the bolt Y , which is hollow and has a flat with =

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tiger bore provided head and the end of the shaft for screwing a nut D a ent = Has speaking thread.

Finally, FIG. 10 shows the detail of the hinge coupling of one of the cross members TIi ¹ with the footboard 6, ^{a bolt P 1 being} inserted ^{in the hinge coupling of the cross member TO 1} and the footboard 6.

The exemplary embodiments explained above can

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of course changes in training, dimensions Find out solutions and arrangements without violating the scope of protection of the subject matter of the invention.

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Claims (8)

289 claims 1. Collapsible, light watercraft consisting of tube elements made of any material, especially plastic, which are held together by shafts (tubes) running transversely to their longitudinal axis, so that the central tube elements form a central body as a sitting or standing position for the user and the lateral tubular elements serve as a counterbalance, the propulsion of which can take place on the water by means of elements in the form of ski sticks, by means of pads, sails, oars, or by means of a small motor, characterized in that of the tubular elements two (i ) next to each other in a central position and two (4) on both sides of these at any given distance, the latter having the same shape as the central tubular elements and these are shorter by 1/3 to 1/4 shorter, and these four Pipe elements (1; 4) are connected to each other by means of transverse to their longitudinal axes extending shafts (5) (pipes), welc he through perpendicular to the longitudinal axes in the pipe elements (1; 4) directly near the rear end and at a distance of about 1/3 from the front end of the central tubular elements (1), or in the immediate vicinity of the rear end of the lateral tubular elements (4) built-in sleeves. 2. Watercraft according to claim 1, characterized by * '· net that the drive by means of two approximately in the form of Ski counters formed elements (R) takes place, wel = before a handle (M) with a corresponding loop (L) at one end and its other end in Shape of a flat bell (12) is formed where = at the lower edge (15) is slightly bent upwards and with the relationship between thickness and BrejL te of said bell-shaped ends is about 1: 4. 3. Watercraft according to claim 1, characterized in that the drive takes place by means of a sail hoisted on a mast 9, the mast (9) being supported on a wedge, fttrmigen element (E), the bearing of which has the same shape as the mast circumference and is inserted between the central tubular elements (i) and by pulling cables (8) at the upper end of the mast (9) and at the projecting, rear ends of the shaft (5) and at the front mushroom-shaped lugs (3) of the central tubular elements (i) is attached. That a flat footboard (6 x) is 4. A watercraft according to claims 1 and 3, characterized in that the seat position of the user provided which half extend a central, longitudinally of the foot board from = the leilelement comprises that in the space of both pipe elements ( 1) and is attached in a predetermined, arbitrary position by means of a nylon belt, the edges of which are attached to the side. the cattle of the footboard (6 ·) are anchored and Tie around the central tubular elements (i) below. 03Ü032 / 0522 29A7326 5. Vessel according to claims 1, 3 and 4. da = characterized in that a suitably designed keel is provided, which is carried out through the space between the two central tubular elements (1) and with its one end (12) at the foot of the Mast (9) is fastened by means of brackets and Lappenschrau ben, while its other end has a flat board (2) that rests on the central tubular elements (ι), this keel with = means of one, guided through an elongated hole (A) and the central tubular elements (i) encircling nylon = belt or fthnl. is anchored to the latter- 6. Watercraft according to claims 1 and 3 to 5, characterized in that a second footboard (6 ") is provided which has a central leilelement underneath over its entire length, which is inserted between the two central tubular elements (i) and in the Close to the rear ends (14) these pipe elements are arranged, a board (13) being fixed perpendicularly to the rear edge of the footboard (6 ") in such a way that it has a T-shape with it and at the rear ends (14 ) the central tubular element (1) is anchored by means of a belt and provided with two eye bolts (15 *) to which the rudder is attached. 030032/0522 23473-26 7. A watercraft according to claim 1, characterized in = net, that the drive takes place by means of rudder, is provided vobei the vessel in this case with .einem further footboard (6), which has beneath the shape of a double saddle whose KrUmmun gen where the central tubular elements (i) to ensure a perfect support position, and a wedge-shaped element runs between the two saddle-shaped recesses, which is inserted between the two central tubular elements (i), while a hinge coupling is provided on each of the two front edges of the footboard Connection of two cross members (TR and consists of two include ge above bogeneri legs, said central part of the Fus sbrettes (6) is also designed below in the form of a double saddle. 8. A watercraft according to claims 1 and 7, characterized in that te to the lateral Rohrelemen = (4) is fitted, a collar depending (7) and in such a way 030032/0522 is arranged that they are attached to the front shaft (5) at a distance of about 1/4 of the total length of the with =, term pipe elements (i) with lobe screws and Mut = tern, each collar having an upwardly directed support with such angled has en en, that it has a horizontal lying flat, in which a central bore is seen pre-=, so that on this area the Scharnierku £ Plungen of the rear cross-member (TR) and the blade nierkupplungen of the lateral cross members are (TR ') to = which is hollow in its interior by means of a flat head and a bolt having (P) coupled Verden whose Sdhaftende ter is provided with a thread for screwing on a Fittgelmut = and receiving a Dolle in its interior. 030032/0522