EP1152942A1 - Towable nautical device for leisure sport - Google Patents

Towable nautical device for leisure sport

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EP1152942A1
EP1152942A1 EP00907730A EP00907730A EP1152942A1 EP 1152942 A1 EP1152942 A1 EP 1152942A1 EP 00907730 A EP00907730 A EP 00907730A EP 00907730 A EP00907730 A EP 00907730A EP 1152942 A1 EP1152942 A1 EP 1152942A1
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    • BPERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B63SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS; RELATED EQUIPMENT
    • B63BSHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS; EQUIPMENT FOR SHIPPING 
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    • BPERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B63SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS; RELATED EQUIPMENT
    • B63BSHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS; EQUIPMENT FOR SHIPPING 
    • B63B34/00Vessels specially adapted for water sports or leisure; Body-supporting devices specially adapted for water sports or leisure
    • B63B34/50Body-supporting buoyant devices, e.g. bathing boats or water cycles
    • B63B34/52Inflatable or partly inflatable
    • BPERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B63SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS; RELATED EQUIPMENT
    • B63BSHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS; EQUIPMENT FOR SHIPPING 
    • B63B34/00Vessels specially adapted for water sports or leisure; Body-supporting devices specially adapted for water sports or leisure
    • B63B34/60Arrangements for towing, e.g. for use with water-skis or wakeboards

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  • the present invention relates to a non-motorized nautical device which is towable and preferably inflatable and which can instantly leave the liquid element, and which provides specific sensations, for the practice of a collective aquatic leisure sport.
  • the nautical device according to the invention allows passengers placed one behind the other and / or side by side to have new sensations specific to the invention, in fact the nautical device according to the traction speed rears up from the front more and more vertically the liquid element bounces from moment to moment in waves and leaves instantaneously the liquid element, it comprises, according to a first characteristic, a frontal inflatable structure, called frontal structure (fig1) (1) in particular of more or less cylindrical shape in Hypalon neoprene, or any other material allowing to achieve the same ends, incorporating perpendicularly at least two inflatable structures of more or less cylindrical shapes called Secondary Structures (2).
  • the present invention relates to a non-motorized towable device which lifts from the front in traction and leaves the liquid element instantly for the practice of a leisure, aquatic sport with sensations, characterized in that it essentially comprises: a structure preferably inflatable (fig1) (1) elongated only at the front in the main direction perpendicular to the direction of movement, - at least two secondary structures (2) inflatable elongated secured to the inside of the front structure by one of the ends of the secondary structures ( 2) to the front structure (1) without being joined to the closed ends of the front structure which opens onto the sides,
  • tertiary structure (s) (3) (3 ⁇ ) (32) elongated inflatable (s) or not with a cross section smaller than that of the secondary structures (2) connecting the secondary structures (2) in parallel to give maximum buoyancy
  • the tertiary structure (s) can optionally be juxtaposed (s) together by group (s), to connect the secondary structures
  • the front structure (1) is equipped in other on its lower part, in particular under the waterline, of the towing means (fig1) (6). to facilitate the takeoff before the nautical device in traction,
  • the means for towing comprises, at least two attachment points fixed on the front structure (1), in alignment with the secondary structures (2) relative to the direction of movement.
  • the means allowing the towing (6) comprises, at least two towing elements connected at a central point outside the front part of the nautical device itself connected to the towing element connected to the tractor boat,
  • the front structure (1) has a shape substantially in an arc of a circle or of a delta wing with the ends closed, the front structure (1) opening out substantially backwards and / or to the side.
  • the front structure (1) has a shape substantially in an arc of a circle or of a delta wing comprising at least two straight segments connected to each other with the closed ends of the front structure (1) opening substantially towards I 'rear and / or side.
  • the nautical device also comprises on each side a flexible side skirt (7), in particular of triangular shape, for connecting on the sides the front structure (1) to the tertiary structures (31) (32) or lateral (2) outermost laterally.
  • the various inflatable structures end, for the ends not secured by a substantially conical or semi-spherical or ovoid shape,
  • the nautical device also comprises means for retaining passenger (s), in particular of the strap and / or toe type,
  • the nautical device comprises means for holding (s) passengers to stand, lying, seated or straddling the secondary structure or structures.
  • the nautical device characterized in that it comprises at least two secondary structures (fig2) (2) connected by at least one tertiary structure (fig2) (3), in particular planar, with directional control means of the nautical device, in particular of the rope type (12), fixed on each of the sides (13) of the front structure (1), for directing the nautical device by at least one passenger, especially when standing.
  • the nautical device characterized in that it comprises three secondary structures (2), the central secondary structure being longer, each secondary structure being connected on either side by a structure inflatable tertiary, the two tertiary structures on either side of the central secondary structure being interconnected, the rear part by the lengths of the structures forming triangular profiles extending towards the rear, the passenger support means being located mainly on secondary structures.
  • the towable non-motorized nautical device lifting from the front in traction and leaving instantly the liquid element, for the practice of a sport, of leisure, aquatic with sensations characterized in that it basically includes: - an inflatable structure (l) elongated only at the front with the main direction perpendicular to the direction of movement,
  • an elongated inflatable secondary structure (2) secured to the interior side of the frontal structure by one of the ends of the secondary structure (2) to the frontal structure without being secured to the closed ends of the frontal structure which opens onto the sides,
  • towing means (6) in particular under the waterline fixed on the front structure (6) on each side of the nautical device a flexible side skirt (7), in particular of triangular shape, connects on the sides the front structure (1) tertiary structures (3) (31).
  • the entire device is constituted by hollow or solid rigid structures made for example of one of the following materials: plastic, resin reinforced with fiberglass, composite materials, and others.
  • the entire device is constituted by inflatable structures made of flexible and waterproof materials, for example: rubber, PVC, hypalon neoprene and others.
  • at least one tertiary structure (3) (31) (32) is made of flexible and waterproof materials for example: rubber, PVC, Hypalon neoprene. Special techniques have been developed to allow
  • each perpendicular structure ⁇ can accommodate one or more passengers seated or standing I 'one behind I' other and / or side by side.
  • each side of the perpendicular structures (2) one or more small intermediate structures (3) (31) (32) serve both as foot rests and as a stabilizer while ensuring better buoyancy of the nautical device
  • the various inflatable structures end in the form of cones or in any other form allowing their termination.
  • straps or any other system can be attached to all useful places of the nautical device in order improved the feet of the passenger (s).
  • the inflatable structures can have independent envelope (s) to increase safety, for I 'unsinkable appearance, the secondary inflatable structures can be secured to the front structure by partially inserting at one end into the front structure with fixings by and / or welding and / or seam.
  • Figure 1 shows the nautical device in perspective
  • Figure 2 shows a variant of the nautical device seen from above
  • Figure 3 shows a variant of the nautical device in perspective.

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Abstract

A towable non-powered nautical device for aquatic leisure sport is lifted at the front when pulled, or towed, and is sometimes altogether lifted out of the water. The nautical device can carry one or more persons and includes a front inflatable structure equipped in its lower part with a towing attachment, at least one inflatable elongated secondary stucture, at least an inflatable elongated auxiliary structure, retainers for passengers who are standing, seated, lying down, or positioned astride on the secondary structure, on each side of a flexible lateral skirt.

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DISPOSITIF NAUTIQUE TRACTABLE POUR SPORT DE LOISIRS TOWABLE NAUTICAL DEVICE FOR LEISURE SPORT
La présente invention concerne un dispositif nautique non motorisé tractable et de façon préférentielle gonflable pouvant quitter par instant I' élément liquide, et procurant des sensations spécifiques, pour la pratique d'un sport de loisir aquatique collectif.The present invention relates to a non-motorized nautical device which is towable and preferably inflatable and which can instantly leave the liquid element, and which provides specific sensations, for the practice of a collective aquatic leisure sport.
Certains dispositifs nautiques non motorisés tractables et gonflables traditionnellement longiformes, donnent uniquement la possibilité aux passagers placés les uns derrière les autres, de suivre le mouvement des vagues. Le dispositif nautique selon l'invention permet aux passagers placés les un derrières les autres et/ou côtes à côtes d' avoir des sensations nouvelles spécifiques à I' invention, en effet le dispositif nautique suivant la vitesse de traction se cabre par l'avant de plus en plus à la vertical de I' élément liquide bondit par instant de vagues en vagues et quitte par instant I' élément liquide, il comporte selon une première caractéristique, une structure gonflable frontale, appelées Structure Frontale(fig1 )(1 ) notamment de forme plus ou moins cylindrique en néoprène Hypalon, ou toutes autres matières permettant d'aboutir aux mêmes finalités, incorporant perpendiculairement au moins deux structures gonflables de formes plus ou moins cylindriques appelées Structures Secondaires(2). La présente invention concerne un dispositif non motorisé tractable se soulevant de I' avant en traction et quittant par instant I' élément liquide pour la pratique d' un sport de loisir, aquatique à sensations caractérisé en ce qu'il comprend essentiellement : -une structure de façon préférentielle gonflable(fig1 )(1) allongée uniquement frontale de direction principale perpendiculaire à la direction de déplacement, - au moins deux structures secondaires(2) allongées gonflables solidarisée du côté intérieur de la structure frontale par une des extrémités des structures secondaires(2) à la structure frontale(1 ) sans être solidarisées aux extrémités fermées de la structure frontale qui débouche sur les côtés,Certain nautical devices, non-motorized, towable and inflatable, traditionally longiform, only allow passengers placed one behind the other to follow the movement of the waves. The nautical device according to the invention allows passengers placed one behind the other and / or side by side to have new sensations specific to the invention, in fact the nautical device according to the traction speed rears up from the front more and more vertically the liquid element bounces from moment to moment in waves and leaves instantaneously the liquid element, it comprises, according to a first characteristic, a frontal inflatable structure, called frontal structure (fig1) (1) in particular of more or less cylindrical shape in Hypalon neoprene, or any other material allowing to achieve the same ends, incorporating perpendicularly at least two inflatable structures of more or less cylindrical shapes called Secondary Structures (2). The present invention relates to a non-motorized towable device which lifts from the front in traction and leaves the liquid element instantly for the practice of a leisure, aquatic sport with sensations, characterized in that it essentially comprises: a structure preferably inflatable (fig1) (1) elongated only at the front in the main direction perpendicular to the direction of movement, - at least two secondary structures (2) inflatable elongated secured to the inside of the front structure by one of the ends of the secondary structures ( 2) to the front structure (1) without being joined to the closed ends of the front structure which opens onto the sides,
- au moins une structure(s) tertiaire(s)(3)(3ι)(32) allongée(s) gonflable(s) ou non de section transversale inférieur à celles des structures secondaires(2) reliant les structures secondaires(2) de façon parallèle afin de donner une flottabilité maximale , le(s) structure(s) tertiaire(s) pouvant être optionneiiement juxtaposée(s) ensemble par groupe(s), pour relier les structures secondaires,- at least one tertiary structure (s) (3) (3ι) (32) elongated inflatable (s) or not with a cross section smaller than that of the secondary structures (2) connecting the secondary structures (2) in parallel to give maximum buoyancy, the tertiary structure (s) can optionally be juxtaposed (s) together by group (s), to connect the secondary structures,
- des moyens de maintien de(s) passager(s) (5) - les structures secondaires(2) et tertiaires(3)(31)(32) allongées parallèles entre elles étant dans la direction principale de déplacement du dispositif nautique et étant sensiblement perpendiculaires à la direction principale de la structure frontale(1), les structures secondaires(2) et tertiaires (3)(31)(32) n' étant pas solidarisées par une structure arrière,.- means for holding passenger (s) (5) - the secondary (2) and tertiary (3) (31) (32) elongated parallel structures being in the main direction of movement of the nautical device and being substantially perpendicular to the main direction of the front structure (1), the structures secondary (2) and tertiary (3) (31) (32) not being joined by a rear structure ,.
Selon le mode de réalisation particulier : la structure frontale(1) est équipée en autre sur sa partie basse, notamment sous la ligne de flottaison, des moyens de tractage (fig1)(6). pour faciliter le décollage avant du dispositif nautique en traction,According to the particular embodiment: the front structure (1) is equipped in other on its lower part, in particular under the waterline, of the towing means (fig1) (6). to facilitate the takeoff before the nautical device in traction,
Selon le mode de réalisation particulier -les moyens permettant le tractage comporte, au moins deux points d' attaches fixées sur la structure frontale(1), en alignement avec les structures secondaires(2) par rapport à la direction de déplacement.According to the particular embodiment - the means for towing comprises, at least two attachment points fixed on the front structure (1), in alignment with the secondary structures (2) relative to the direction of movement.
Selon le mode de réalisation particulier - les moyens permettant le tractage(6) comporte, au moins deux éléments de tractage relié en un point central à l'extérieur de la partie avant du dispositif nautique lui même relié à I' élément de tractage relié au bateau tracteur,According to the particular embodiment - the means allowing the towing (6) comprises, at least two towing elements connected at a central point outside the front part of the nautical device itself connected to the towing element connected to the tractor boat,
Selon le mode de réalisation particulier - la structure frontale(1) présente une forme sensiblement en arc de cercle ou d' aile delta avec les extrémités fermées, la structure f rontale(1 )débouchant sensiblement vers I' arrière et/ou sur le côté,According to the particular embodiment - the front structure (1) has a shape substantially in an arc of a circle or of a delta wing with the ends closed, the front structure (1) opening out substantially backwards and / or to the side. ,
Selon le mode de réalisation particulier - la structure frontale(1) présente une forme sensiblement en arc de cercle ou d' aile delta comportant au moins deux segments droits reliés entre eux avec les extrémités fermées de la structure frontale(1 ) débouchant sensiblement vers I' arrière et/ou sur le côté. Selon le mode de réalisation particulier le dispositif nautique -comprend en outre de chaque côté une jupe latérale(7) souple, notamment de forme triangulaire, pour relier sur les côtés la structure frontale(1) aux structures tertiaires(31)(32) ou secondai res(2) les plus extérieures latéralement.According to the particular embodiment - the front structure (1) has a shape substantially in an arc of a circle or of a delta wing comprising at least two straight segments connected to each other with the closed ends of the front structure (1) opening substantially towards I 'rear and / or side. According to the particular embodiment, the nautical device also comprises on each side a flexible side skirt (7), in particular of triangular shape, for connecting on the sides the front structure (1) to the tertiary structures (31) (32) or lateral (2) outermost laterally.
Selon le mode de réalisation particulier - les différentes structures gonflables se terminent, pour les extrémités non solidarisés par une forme sensiblement conique ou demi sphérique ou de forme ovoïde,According to the particular embodiment - the various inflatable structures end, for the ends not secured by a substantially conical or semi-spherical or ovoid shape,
- le dispositif nautique comprend en outre des moyens de maintien de(s) passager(s) notamment de type sangle et/ou cale pieds,the nautical device also comprises means for retaining passenger (s), in particular of the strap and / or toe type,
Selon le mode de réalisation particulier -le dispositif nautique comprend des moyens de maintien(s) de(s) passagers pour tenir debout, allongés, assis ou à cheval sur la ou les structures secondaires.According to the particular embodiment - the nautical device comprises means for holding (s) passengers to stand, lying, seated or straddling the secondary structure or structures.
Selon le mode de réalisation particulier - le dispositif nautique caractérisé en ce qu il comprend au moins deux structures secondaires(fig2)(2) reliées par au moins une structure tertiaire(fig2)(3), notamment plane, avec des moyens de commande directionnelle du dispositif nautique, notamment de type corde(12), fixés sur chacun des côtés(13) de la structure frontale(1), pour diriger le dispositif nautique par au moins un passager notamment en station debout.According to the particular embodiment - the nautical device characterized in that it comprises at least two secondary structures (fig2) (2) connected by at least one tertiary structure (fig2) (3), in particular planar, with directional control means of the nautical device, in particular of the rope type (12), fixed on each of the sides (13) of the front structure (1), for directing the nautical device by at least one passenger, especially when standing.
Selon le mode de réalisation particulier - le dispositif nautique selon l'invention caractérisé en ce qu' il comprend trois structures secondaires(2), la structure secondaire centrale étant plus longue, chaque structure secondaire étant reliée de part et d' autre par une structure tertiaire gonflable, les deux structures tertiaires de part et d' autre de la structure secondaire centrale étant reliées entre elles, la partie arrière de par les longueurs des structures formant des profils triangulaires s' étendant vers I' arrière, les moyens de maintien des passagers étant situés principalement sur les structures secondaires.According to the particular embodiment - the nautical device according to the invention characterized in that it comprises three secondary structures (2), the central secondary structure being longer, each secondary structure being connected on either side by a structure inflatable tertiary, the two tertiary structures on either side of the central secondary structure being interconnected, the rear part by the lengths of the structures forming triangular profiles extending towards the rear, the passenger support means being located mainly on secondary structures.
Selon le mode de réalisation particulier - le dispositif nautique non motorisé tractable se soulevant de I' avant en traction et quittant par instant I' élément liquide, pour la pratique d' un sport, de loisir, aquatique à sensations caractérisé en ce qu'il comprend essentiellement : - une structure gonflable(l) allongée uniquement frontale de direction principale perpendiculaire à la direction de déplacement,According to the particular embodiment - the towable non-motorized nautical device lifting from the front in traction and leaving instantly the liquid element, for the practice of a sport, of leisure, aquatic with sensations characterized in that it basically includes: - an inflatable structure (l) elongated only at the front with the main direction perpendicular to the direction of movement,
- une structure secondaire(2) allongée gonflable solidarisée du côté intérieur de la structure frontale par une des extrémités de la structure secondaire(2) à la structure frontale sans être solidarisées aux extrémités fermées de la structure frontale qui débouche sur les côtés,- an elongated inflatable secondary structure (2) secured to the interior side of the frontal structure by one of the ends of the secondary structure (2) to the frontal structure without being secured to the closed ends of the frontal structure which opens onto the sides,
- deux structures tertiaires(3)(31) allongées gonflables de section transversale inférieur à la structure secondaire(2) et reliées de chaque coté à la structure secondaire(2) de façon parallèle afin de donner une flottabilité maximale ,- two tertiary structures (3) (31) inflatable elongated cross section less than the secondary structure (2) and connected on each side to the secondary structure (2) in parallel to give maximum buoyancy,
- des moyens de maintien de(s) passager(s) notamment de type sangle et/ou cale pieds,- means for holding passenger (s), in particular of the strap and / or toe type,
- la structure secondaire et les structures tertiaires allongées parallèles entre elles étant dans la direction principale de déplacement du dispositif nautique et étant sensiblement perpendiculaires à la direction principale de la structure frontale(1),la structure secondaire(2) et les structures tertiaires (3) (31) n' étant pas solidarisées par une structure arrière, la structure frontale(1) présentant une forme sensiblement en arc de cercle ou d' aile delta avec les extrémités fermées, la structure frontale(1) débouchant sensiblement vers I' arrière et/ou sur le côté.- the secondary structure and the elongated tertiary structures parallel to each other being in the main direction of movement of the nautical device and being substantially perpendicular to the main direction of the frontal structure (1), the secondary structure (2) and the tertiary structures (3 ) (31) not being joined by a rear structure, the front structure (1) having a shape substantially in an arc of a circle or delta wing with the ends closed, the front structure (1) opening out substantially backwards and / or on the side.
des moyens de tractage(6) notamment sous la ligne de flottaisons fixés sur la structure frontale(6) de chaque côté du dispositif nautique une jupe latérale(7) souple, notamment de forme triangulaire, relie sur les côtés la structure frontale(1) aux structures tertiaires(3)(31).towing means (6) in particular under the waterline fixed on the front structure (6) on each side of the nautical device a flexible side skirt (7), in particular of triangular shape, connects on the sides the front structure (1) tertiary structures (3) (31).
Selon le mode de réalisation particulier - I' ensemble du dispositif est constitué par des structures rigides creuses ou pleines faites par exemple en I' un des matériaux suivant : matière plastique, résine armée de fibre de verre, matériaux composites, et autres.According to the particular embodiment - the entire device is constituted by hollow or solid rigid structures made for example of one of the following materials: plastic, resin reinforced with fiberglass, composite materials, and others.
Selon le mode de réalisation particulier - I' ensemble du dispositif est constitué par des structures gonflables faites dans des matières souples et étanches par exemple : caoutchouc, PVC, Hypalon néoprène et autres . Selon le mode de réalisation particulier - au moins une structure tertiaire (3)(31)(32) est constitué en matières souple et étanches par exemple : caoutchouc, PVC, Hypalon néoprène. Des techniques particulières ont été élaborées afin de permettreAccording to the particular embodiment - the entire device is constituted by inflatable structures made of flexible and waterproof materials, for example: rubber, PVC, hypalon neoprene and others. According to the particular embodiment - at least one tertiary structure (3) (31) (32) is made of flexible and waterproof materials for example: rubber, PVC, Hypalon neoprene. Special techniques have been developed to allow
- d' une part : I' incorporation des structures perpendiculaires(2) dans la structure frontale(1 ),- on the one hand: the incorporation of perpendicular structures (2) in the frontal structure (1),
- d' autre part : la réalisation de la structure frontale(1).- on the other hand: the realization of the frontal structure (1).
Selon le mode de réalisation particulier - chaque structure perpendiculaire^) peut accueillir un ou plusieurs passagers assis ou debout I' un derrière I' autre et/ou côte à côte.According to the particular embodiment - each perpendicular structure ^) can accommodate one or more passengers seated or standing I 'one behind I' other and / or side by side.
Selon le mode de réalisation particulier - chaque côté des structures perpendiculaires(2) une ou plusieurs petites structures intermédiaires(3)(31)(32) servent à la fois de reposes pieds et de stabilisateur tout en assurant une meilleur flottabilité du dispositif nautiqueAccording to the particular embodiment - each side of the perpendicular structures (2) one or more small intermediate structures (3) (31) (32) serve both as foot rests and as a stabilizer while ensuring better buoyancy of the nautical device
Selon le mode de réalisation particulier - les différentes structures gonflables se terminent en forme de cônes ou en toutes autres formes permettant leurs terminaison Selon le mode de réalisation particuliers - des sangles ou tout autre système, peuvent être fixées à tous endroits utiles du dispositif nautique afin d'améliorés le maintient des pieds du ou des passagers.According to the particular embodiment - the various inflatable structures end in the form of cones or in any other form allowing their termination. According to the particular embodiment - straps or any other system, can be attached to all useful places of the nautical device in order improved the feet of the passenger (s).
Selon le mode de réalisation particulier - les différentes structures sont solidarisées ensemble, soit par collage et/ou soudure et/ou couture, les structures gonflables peuvent avoir de(s) enveloppe(s) indépendante(s) pour augmenter la sécurité , pour I' aspect insubmersible, les structures gonflables secondaires peuvent être solidarisées à la structure frontale en s' insérant partiellement par une extrémité dans la structure frontale avec des fixations par et/ou soudure et/ou couture.According to the particular embodiment - the different structures are joined together, either by gluing and / or welding and / or sewing, the inflatable structures can have independent envelope (s) to increase safety, for I 'unsinkable appearance, the secondary inflatable structures can be secured to the front structure by partially inserting at one end into the front structure with fixings by and / or welding and / or seam.
La figure 1 représente le dispositif nautique en perspective La figure 2 représente une variante le dispositif nautique vue du dessus La figure 3 représente une variante du dispositif nautique en perspective. Figure 1 shows the nautical device in perspective Figure 2 shows a variant of the nautical device seen from above Figure 3 shows a variant of the nautical device in perspective.

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1) Dispositif nautique non motorisé tractable se soulevant de I' avant en traction et quittant par instant I' élément liquide pour la pratique d' un sport de loisir, aquatique à sensations caractérisé en ce qu'il comprend essentiellement : une structure de façon préférentielle gonflable(fig1 )(1), allongée uniquement frontale de direction principale perpendiculaire à la direction de déplacement1) Non-motorized towable nautical device lifting from the front in traction and leaving instantaneously the liquid element for the practice of a leisure, aquatic sport with sensations, characterized in that it essentially comprises: a structure preferably inflatable (fig1) (1), elongated only frontally in the main direction perpendicular to the direction of travel
- au moins deux structures secondaires(2) allongées gonflables solidarisée du côté intérieur de la structure frontale par une des extrémités des structures secondaires(2) à la structure frontale(1) sans être solidarisées aux extrémités fermées de la structure frontale qui débouche sur les côtés,- at least two secondary inflatable elongated secondary structures (2) secured on the inside of the front structure by one of the ends of the secondary structures (2) to the front structure (1) without being secured to the closed ends of the front structure which leads to the sides,
- au moins une structure(s) tertiaire(s)(3)(3ι)(32) allongée(s) gonflable(s) ou non de section transversale inférieur à celles des structures secondaires(2) reliant les structures secondaires(2) de façon parallèle afin de donner une flottabilité maximale, le(s) structure(s) tertiaire(s) pouvant être optionnellement juxtaposée(s) ensemble par groupe(s), pour relier les structures secondaires,- at least one tertiary structure (s) (3) (3ι) (32) elongated inflatable (s) or not with a cross section smaller than that of the secondary structures (2) connecting the secondary structures (2) in parallel to give maximum buoyancy, the tertiary structure (s) can optionally be juxtaposed together by group (s), to connect the secondary structures,
- des moyens de maintien de(s) passager(s) (5) les structures secondaires(2) et tertiaires(3)(3ι)(32) allongées parallèles entre elles étant dans la direction principale de déplacement du dispositif nautique et étant sensiblement perpendiculaires à la direction principale de la structure frontale(1), les structures secondaires(2) et tertiaires (3)(3ι)(32) n' étant pas solidarisées par une structure arrière.- means for holding passenger (s) (5) the secondary (2) and tertiary (3) (3ι) (32) structures elongated parallel to each other being in the main direction of movement of the nautical device and being substantially perpendicular to the main direction of the front structure (1), the secondary (2) and tertiary (3) (3ι) (32) structures not being joined by a rear structure.
2) Dispositif nautique selon la revendication 1 caractérisé en ce que la structure frontale(1) est équipée sur sa partie basse, notamment sous la ligne de flottaison, des moyens de tractage (fig1)(6). pour faciliter le décollage avant du dispositif nautique en traction.2) Nautical device according to claim 1 characterized in that the front structure (1) is equipped on its lower part, in particular under the waterline, towing means (fig1) (6). to facilitate takeoff before the nautical device in traction.
3) Dispositif nautique selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes caractérisé en ce que les moyens permettant le tractage comporte, au moins deux points d' attaches fixées sur la structure frontale(1 ), en alignement avec les structures secondaires(2) par rapport à la direction de déplacement.3) Nautical device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the means allowing the towing comprises, at least two points of attachments fixed on the front structure (1), in alignment with the secondary structures (2) relative to the direction of travel.
4) Dispositif nautique selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes caractérisé en ce que la structure frontale(1 ) présente une forme sensiblement en arc de cercle ou d' aile delta avec les extrémités fermées, la structure frontale(1) débouchant sensiblement vers I' arrière et/ou sur le côté.4) Nautical device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the front structure (1) has a substantially arcuate shape circle or delta wing with the ends closed, the front structure (1) opening out substantially backwards and / or to the side.
5)°Dispositif nautique selon I' une quelconque des revendications 1 à 4 caractérisé en ce que la structure frontale(1) présente une forme en arc de cercle ou d' aile delta comportant au moins deux segments droits reliés entre eux avec les extrémités fermées de la structure frontale(1) débouchant sensiblement vers I' arrière et/ou sur le côté.5) ° nautical device according to any one of claims 1 to 4 characterized in that the front structure (1) has a shape of an arc of a circle or of a delta wing comprising at least two straight segments connected together with the ends closed of the front structure (1) opening substantially backwards and / or to the side.
6) Dispositif nautique selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes caractérisé en ce qu' il comprend en outre de chaque côté une jupe latérale(7) souple, notamment de forme triangulaire, pour relier sur les côtés la structure frontale(1) aux structures tertiaires(3ι)(32) ou secondaires(2) les plus extérieures latéralement.6) Nautical device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it further comprises on each side a flexible side skirt (7), in particular of triangular shape, for connecting on the sides the front structure (1) to the structures tertiary (3ι) (32) or secondary (2) outermost laterally.
7) Dispositif nautique selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes caractérisé en ce que les différentes structures gonflables se terminent, pour les extrémités non solidarisés par une forme sensiblement conique ou demi sphérique ou de forme ovoïde.7) Nautical device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the various inflatable structures terminate, for the ends not secured by a substantially conical or semi-spherical or ovoid shape.
8) Dispositif nautique selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes caractérisé en ce qu' il comprend en outre des moyens de maintien de(s) passager(s) notamment de type sangle et ou cale pieds (fig2)(11 ).8) Nautical device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it further comprises means for retaining (s) passenger (s), in particular of the strap and / or toe type (fig2) (11).
9) Dispositif nautique selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes caractérisé en ce qu' il comprend des moyens de maintiens des passagers pour tenir debout, allongés, assis ou à cheval sur la ou les structures secondaires. (fig1 )(5)9) Nautical device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it comprises means for supporting passengers to stand upright, lying down, sitting or straddling the secondary structure or structures. (fig1) (5)
10) Dispositif nautique selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes caractérisé en ce qu'il comprend au moins deux structures secondaires(fig2)(2) reliées par au moins une structure tertiaire(fig2)(3), notamment plane, avec des moyens de commande directionnelle du dispositif nautique, notamment de type corde(fig2)(12), fixés sur chacun des côtés(fig2)(13) de la structure frontale(1), pour diriger le dispositif nautique par au moins un passager notamment en station debout. 11) Dispositif nautique selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 10 caractérisé en ce qu' il comprend trois structures secondaires(fig1 )(2), la structure secondaire centrale étant plus longue, chaque structure secondaire étant reliée de part et d' autre par une structure tertiaire gonflable, les deux structures tertiaires de part et d' autre de la structure secondaire centrale étant reliées entre elles, la partie arrière de par les longueurs des structures formant des profils triangulaires s' étendant vers I' arrière, les moyens de maintien des passagers étant situés principalement sur les structures secondaires. (5)10) Nautical device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it comprises at least two secondary structures (fig2) (2) connected by at least one tertiary structure (fig2) (3), in particular planar, with means directional control of the nautical device, in particular of the rope type (fig2) (12), fixed on each of the sides (fig2) (13) of the front structure (1), to direct the nautical device by at least one passenger, especially at a station standing. 11) Nautical device according to any one of claims 1 to 10 characterized in that it comprises three secondary structures (fig1) (2), the central secondary structure being longer, each secondary structure being connected on either side by an inflatable tertiary structure, the two tertiary structures on either side of the central secondary structure being interconnected, the rear part by the lengths of the structures forming triangular profiles extending towards the rear, the means of keeping passengers being located mainly on secondary structures. (5)
12) Dispositif nautique non motorisé tractable se soulevant de I' avant en traction et quittant par instant P élément liquide, pour la pratique d' un sport, de loisir, aquatique à sensations caractérisé en ce qu'il comprend essentiellement :12) Non-motorized towable nautical device lifting from the front in traction and leaving instantaneously P liquid element, for the practice of a sport, of leisure, aquatic with sensations characterized in that it essentially comprises:
- une structure gonflable (fig3)(1) allongée uniquement frontale de direction principale perpendiculaire à la direction de déplacement, - une structure secondaire(2) allongée gonflable solidarisée du côté intérieur de la structure frontale par une des extrémités de la structure secondaire(fig3)(2) à la structure frontale sans être solidarisées aux extrémités fermées de la structure frontale qui débouche sur les côtés,- an inflatable structure (fig3) (1) elongated only at the front in the main direction perpendicular to the direction of travel, - an elongated secondary structure (2) inflatable secured to the inside of the front structure by one of the ends of the secondary structure (fig3 ) (2) to the front structure without being joined to the closed ends of the front structure which opens onto the sides,
- deux structures tertiaires(fig3)(3)(3ι) allongées gonflables de section transversale inférieur à la structure secondaire(2) et reliées de chaque coté à la structure secondaire(2) de façon parallèle afin de donner une flottabilité maximale.- two tertiary structures (fig3) (3) (3ι) inflatable elongated cross section less than the secondary structure (2) and connected on each side to the secondary structure (2) in parallel to give maximum buoyancy.
- des moyens de maintien de(s) passager(s) de type sangle et/ou cale pieds, la structure secondaire et les structures tertiaires allongées parallèles entre elles étant dans la direction principale de déplacement du dispositif nautique et étant sensiblement perpendiculaires à la direction principale de la structure frontale(1), la structure secondaire(2) et les structures tertiaires(3)(3ι) n' étant pas solidarisées par une structure arrière- means for holding passenger (s) of the strap and / or toe type, the secondary structure and the tertiary structures elongated parallel to each other being in the main direction of movement of the nautical device and being substantially perpendicular to the direction main of the front structure (1), the secondary structure (2) and the tertiary structures (3) (3ι) not being joined by a rear structure
- la structure frontale(1 ) présentant une forme sensiblement en arc de cercle ou d' aile delta avec les extrémités fermées, la structure frontale(1) débouchant sensiblement vers P arrière et/ou sur le côté,the front structure (1) having a shape substantially in an arc of a circle or of a delta wing with the ends closed, the front structure (1) opening out substantially towards the rear and / or on the side,
- des moyens de tractage(6) notamment sous la ligne de flottaisons fixés sur la structure frontale(1 ),- towing means (6) in particular under the waterline fixed on the front structure (1),
- de chaque côté du dispositif nautique une jupe latérale(7) souple, notamment de forme triangulaire, relie sur les côtés la structure frontale(1) aux structures tertiaires(3)(3ι). 13) Dispositif nautique selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 12 modifié en ce que P ensemble du dispositif est constitué par des structures rigide creuse ou pleine faite par exemple en P un des matériaux suivant :matière plastique, résine armée de fibre de verre, matériaux composites.- On each side of the nautical device a flexible side skirt (7), in particular of triangular shape, connects on the sides the frontal structure (1) to the tertiary structures (3) (3ι). 13) Nautical device according to any one of claims 1 to 12 modified in that P whole of the device is constituted by rigid hollow or solid structures made for example in P one of the following materials: plastic, resin reinforced with fiberglass , composite materials.
14) Dispositif nautique selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 12 caractérisé en ce que P ensemble du dispositif est constitué par des structures gonflables faites dans des matières souples et étanches par exemple : caoutchouc, PVC, Hypalon néoprène .14) Nautical device according to any one of claims 1 to 12 characterized in that the entire device is constituted by inflatable structures made of flexible and waterproof materials for example: rubber, PVC, Hypalon neoprene.
15) Dispositif nautique selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 12 caractérisé en ce qu' au moins une structure tertiaire (3)(3ι)(32) est constitué en matières souple et étanches par exemple : caoutchouc, PVC, Hypalon néoprène . 15) Nautical device according to any one of claims 1 to 12 characterized in that at least one tertiary structure (3) (3ι) (32) is made of flexible and waterproof materials for example: rubber, PVC, Hypalon neoprene.
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