GB2046688A - An oar mounting for an inflatable boat - Google Patents

An oar mounting for an inflatable boat Download PDF

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GB2046688A
GB2046688A GB7925339A GB7925339A GB2046688A GB 2046688 A GB2046688 A GB 2046688A GB 7925339 A GB7925339 A GB 7925339A GB 7925339 A GB7925339 A GB 7925339A GB 2046688 A GB2046688 A GB 2046688A
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B63—SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS; RELATED EQUIPMENT
    • B63B—SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS; EQUIPMENT FOR SHIPPING 
    • B63B3/00—Hulls characterised by their structure or component parts
    • B63B3/14—Hull parts
    • B63B3/40—Stern posts; Stern frames
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B63—SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS; RELATED EQUIPMENT
    • B63B—SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS; EQUIPMENT FOR SHIPPING 
    • B63B7/00—Collapsible, foldable, inflatable or like vessels
    • B63B7/06—Collapsible, foldable, inflatable or like vessels having parts of non-rigid material
    • B63B7/08—Inflatable
    • B63B7/085—Accessories or mountings specially adapted therefor, e.g. seats, sailing kits, motor mountings
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B63—SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS; RELATED EQUIPMENT
    • B63H—MARINE PROPULSION OR STEERING
    • B63H16/00—Marine propulsion by muscle power
    • B63H16/06—Rowlocks; Mountings therefor
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B63—SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS; RELATED EQUIPMENT
    • B63H—MARINE PROPULSION OR STEERING
    • B63H25/00—Steering; Slowing-down otherwise than by use of propulsive elements; Dynamic anchoring, i.e. positioning vessels by means of main or auxiliary propulsive elements
    • B63H25/06—Steering by rudders
    • B63H25/38—Rudders
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B63—SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS; RELATED EQUIPMENT
    • B63H—MARINE PROPULSION OR STEERING
    • B63H16/00—Marine propulsion by muscle power
    • B63H16/04—Oars; Sculls; Paddles; Poles
    • B63H2016/043—Stop sleeves or collars for positioning oars in rowlocks, e.g. adjustable

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Abstract

An oar mounting for an inflatable boat comprises an annular rowlock 2 which can be inserted into a holder 1 attached to an inflatable boat (not shown) and an oar sleeve 3 attached to the oar. The sleeve 3 has a peripheral flange 3' which abuts the rowlock to limit outboard movement of the oar and an aperture 3'' for receiving a pin which locks it to the rowlock. <IMAGE>

Description

SPECIFICATION Oar guide for an inflatable boat.
This invention relates to an oar guide for an inflatable boat.
A link-pin which is inserted into a holder attached to the inflatable boat is usually attached to an oar of an inflatable boat. In this manner, the oar can be moved around the said link-pin both horizontally and vertically, as is necessary for the oar movements, but the oar cannot be moved along its own longitudinal axis. This is a disadvantage if the boat is to be rowed in a confined space or when stationary for example when rowing a boat into a crowded harbour, where it would be advantageous to row with oars which are shorter or are withdrawn longitudinally.
According to the present invention we provide an oar guide for an inflatable boat, comprising a circular rowlock which can be inserted into a holder attached to an inflatable boat and can be rotated therein, and an extended guide sleeve attached to the oar.
Reference is now made to the accompanying drawings in which: Figure 1 is a schematic view of an oar-passed through a rowlock by means of a sleeve, the rowlock being inserted in a holder attached to the boat; Figure 2 is a part view of the oar with the guide sleeve; Figure 3 is a section through the holder attached to the boat, with the rowlock inserted therein; Figure 4 is a plan view of the holder of Figure 3, without the rowlock.
A holder 1 for an oar guide is attached to each side section Cg of an inflatable boat. The oar guide consists on the one hand of the rowlock 2 and on the other hand of an extended guide sleeve 3 attached to the oar 4. The oar consists, in a known manner, of two sections 4', 4", which can be connected to one another or taken apart at 4"'. In Figures 1 and 2, section 4' bears the grip at the left-hand end (not shown) and section 4" bears the blade of the oar at the right-hand end (not shown). An extended guide sleeve 3 which is manufactured, for example, from neoprene, has a slightly conical shape and a reinforcement 3' encircling the end facing the grip of the oar, is attached to section 4'.
The peg of a rowlock 2 is inserted into the opening 1 of the holder 1 and is secured therein, against falling out, by means of a pin which is inserted in an opening 1" (see Figure 4) at the side and engages in a circular groove 2" in the peg of the rowlock so that this can still be rotated. The ring of the rowlock 2 has an opening 2', the purpose of which is explained below.
In order to insert the oar 4 into the rowlock 2, the two sections 4', 4" must be taken apart, section 4' must then be inserted into the rowlock ring from the left (in Figure 1) and finally the two oar sections 4', 4e must again be connected to one another at 4"'. The guide sleeve 3 is now in the rowlock ring 2, which permits and accepts the horizontal and vertical movements of the oar. In addition, however, the oar can also be withdrawn longitudinally inside the boat, whilst longitudinal shifting of the oar towards the outside is prevented by the circular reinforcement 3' of the sleeve. In the stationary position, the oar 1, together with the rowlock 2, can be rotated around the axis of the rowlock peg, so that the oar comes to rest parallel to the side section Cg of the inflatable boat.In this position, after appropriately shifting the oar so that the hole 3" in the sleeve coincides with the hole 2' in the rowlock, a pin can be inserted into these holes in order to hold the oar in this stationary position.
When the boat is not in use, the oar can be removed, together with the rowlock, without danger of losing the rowlock, since this can fall out neither to the left nor to the right.
1. An oar guide for an inflatable boat, comprising a circular rowlock which can be inserted into a holder attached to an inflatable boat and can be rotated therein, and an extended guide sleeve attached to the oar.
2. An oar guide according to Claim 1, in which the extended guide sleeve attached to the oar has a ring-shaped reinforcement at the end facing the oar grip, so that the oar can be moved longitudinally towards the inside of the boat nut not away from the boat.
3. An oar guide according to Claims 1 or 2 in which the circular rowlock, after it has been taken out of the holder, remains connected to the oar.
4. An oar guide for an inflatable boat substantially as herein described with reference to and as shown in the accompanying drawings.
**WARNING** end of DESC field may overlap start of CLMS **.

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**WARNING** start of CLMS field may overlap end of DESC **. SPECIFICATION Oar guide for an inflatable boat. This invention relates to an oar guide for an inflatable boat. A link-pin which is inserted into a holder attached to the inflatable boat is usually attached to an oar of an inflatable boat. In this manner, the oar can be moved around the said link-pin both horizontally and vertically, as is necessary for the oar movements, but the oar cannot be moved along its own longitudinal axis. This is a disadvantage if the boat is to be rowed in a confined space or when stationary for example when rowing a boat into a crowded harbour, where it would be advantageous to row with oars which are shorter or are withdrawn longitudinally. According to the present invention we provide an oar guide for an inflatable boat, comprising a circular rowlock which can be inserted into a holder attached to an inflatable boat and can be rotated therein, and an extended guide sleeve attached to the oar. Reference is now made to the accompanying drawings in which: Figure 1 is a schematic view of an oar-passed through a rowlock by means of a sleeve, the rowlock being inserted in a holder attached to the boat; Figure 2 is a part view of the oar with the guide sleeve; Figure 3 is a section through the holder attached to the boat, with the rowlock inserted therein; Figure 4 is a plan view of the holder of Figure 3, without the rowlock. A holder 1 for an oar guide is attached to each side section Cg of an inflatable boat. The oar guide consists on the one hand of the rowlock 2 and on the other hand of an extended guide sleeve 3 attached to the oar 4. The oar consists, in a known manner, of two sections 4', 4", which can be connected to one another or taken apart at 4"'. In Figures 1 and 2, section 4' bears the grip at the left-hand end (not shown) and section 4" bears the blade of the oar at the right-hand end (not shown). An extended guide sleeve 3 which is manufactured, for example, from neoprene, has a slightly conical shape and a reinforcement 3' encircling the end facing the grip of the oar, is attached to section 4'. The peg of a rowlock 2 is inserted into the opening 1 of the holder 1 and is secured therein, against falling out, by means of a pin which is inserted in an opening 1" (see Figure 4) at the side and engages in a circular groove 2" in the peg of the rowlock so that this can still be rotated. The ring of the rowlock 2 has an opening 2', the purpose of which is explained below. In order to insert the oar 4 into the rowlock 2, the two sections 4', 4" must be taken apart, section 4' must then be inserted into the rowlock ring from the left (in Figure 1) and finally the two oar sections 4', 4e must again be connected to one another at 4"'. The guide sleeve 3 is now in the rowlock ring 2, which permits and accepts the horizontal and vertical movements of the oar. In addition, however, the oar can also be withdrawn longitudinally inside the boat, whilst longitudinal shifting of the oar towards the outside is prevented by the circular reinforcement 3' of the sleeve. In the stationary position, the oar 1, together with the rowlock 2, can be rotated around the axis of the rowlock peg, so that the oar comes to rest parallel to the side section Cg of the inflatable boat.In this position, after appropriately shifting the oar so that the hole 3" in the sleeve coincides with the hole 2' in the rowlock, a pin can be inserted into these holes in order to hold the oar in this stationary position. When the boat is not in use, the oar can be removed, together with the rowlock, without danger of losing the rowlock, since this can fall out neither to the left nor to the right. CLAIMS
1. An oar guide for an inflatable boat, comprising a circular rowlock which can be inserted into a holder attached to an inflatable boat and can be rotated therein, and an extended guide sleeve attached to the oar.
2. An oar guide according to Claim 1, in which the extended guide sleeve attached to the oar has a ring-shaped reinforcement at the end facing the oar grip, so that the oar can be moved longitudinally towards the inside of the boat nut not away from the boat.
3. An oar guide according to Claims 1 or 2 in which the circular rowlock, after it has been taken out of the holder, remains connected to the oar.
4. An oar guide for an inflatable boat substantially as herein described with reference to and as shown in the accompanying drawings.
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FR2754237A1 (en) * 1996-10-04 1998-04-10 Zodiac Int Rowlock mounting for inflatable dinghy
USD406256S (en) 1997-07-17 1999-03-02 Zodiac International Oarlock

Cited By (3)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
FR2754237A1 (en) * 1996-10-04 1998-04-10 Zodiac Int Rowlock mounting for inflatable dinghy
US5816873A (en) * 1996-10-04 1998-10-06 Zodiac International Device for attaching an oar to an inflatable dinghy
USD406256S (en) 1997-07-17 1999-03-02 Zodiac International Oarlock

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