GB2499563A

GB2499563A - Kayak trolley

Info

Publication number: GB2499563A
Application number: GB1111888.2A
Authority: GB
Inventors: David John Jones
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 2011-07-12
Filing date: 2011-07-12
Publication date: 2013-08-28
Also published as: GB201111888D0

Abstract

A self assembly or fixed fully adjustable trolley which is a completely adaptable transom frame with individual through axle-legs configuration that gives added ground clearance for towing at least a kayak which can be completely dismantled or collapsed inwardly or outwardly for storage or inverted to be used as at least a back rest with rod-holder or outrigger and/or paddle facility's incorporated into the Prowler unit, whereby the quick release pneumatic wheels can be adapted for personal or other floatation aids. The trolley may comprise a horizontal element (figure 1) to which can be attached two leg axles (figure 2) which have a plurality of holes (5) so that they can be secured in a variety of positions when passed through holes (2) in the horizontal element. Quick release wheels are attached to the lower ends of the legs, said wheels possibly being turned inwards (figure 14) or removed for storage. The trolley is secured to the bottom of kayak when it is being transported (figure 17), and may be inverted and attached to the upper side so as to act as a backrest (figure 19) when the kayak is in use.

Description

Prowler Trolley

This present invention relates to a Kayak Trolley namely "Prowler".

There are various types of trolleys for kayaks and the like. Usually they are not adaptable or adjustable for use across the many conditions of shorelines, for example, sandy, rocky, stony or pebble strewn areas; with no reasonable clearance under the axle. These trolleys are not easily assembled or maintained nor are they designed to store easily; nor will they adapt for other uses.

It is the object of this invention to provide a Kayak Trolley or the like, that is designed to assemble and dismantle easily; and can be maintained easily. Will adjust and adapt easily to fit most Kayaks; and will negotiate most all kinds of shoreline conditions. Will fully dismantle and/or fold away for easy storage, and/or could be used as a back rest, or can be adapted for out-rigging or paddle and rod holders or can be adapted for personal floatation aids or to be used with at least a paddle outrigger.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF ACCOMPYING DRAWINGS

The embodiment will now be described in reference to the accompanying drawings of at least in Figures:-

1. This is a view of a Prowler transom.

2. This is a view of Prowler leg-axle.

3. This is view of half-round cut insulation pad.

4. This is view of a plastic tie.

5. This is a view of the transom with pad secured with plastic ties.

6. This is a view of a stud hand-wheel.

7. This is a view of a full-round piece of insulation pad.

8. This is a view of a Prowler frame.

9. This is a view of an R-Pin.

10. This is a view of a washer.

11. This is a view of a pneumatic wheel.

12. This is view of a quick release axle-clip.

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13. This is a view of a Prowler unit.

14. Is a view of a Prowler unit with leg-axles and wheels turned inwardly?

15. This is a view of Prowler unit in the inverted position.

16. This is a view of an underside section of a Kayak whereby you can see the Prowler unit inserted in the relevant holes in readiness for towing.

17. This is a view of a Kayak with Prowler unit fixed for towing.

18. This is a view of a Kayak with the Prowler unit with the wheels in the outward position at the deck level in a position to create a back rest at the seating position.

19. This is a view of the Prowler unit with the wheels in the inward compact position to create a back rest at the seating position.

20. This is a view of the Prowler in its compact position which readily stows into the hull hatch for convenient storage.

21. This is a view of the Prowler in its compact position which readily fits into the deck storage hold.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF ACCOMPYING DRAWINGS

Referring to Figures:-

1. Shows at least one design of this type of Prowler transom, whereby at least a box section transom provides sliding hole facility's 1-2 to allow axle-legs 2 to enter to swivel or slide and adjust therein to be secured with hand-wheel 6 at various of its locations through holes 1-3, whereby series of holes 1-4 will allow ties 4 to enter through to secure pad 3 thereon.

2. Shows at least one Prowler design of a leg-axle that will fit a transom as described at 1 whereby a corresponding hole of the series of threaded holes 2-5 can be located with hand-wheel 6 through hole 1-3 to secure the leg-axle 2 to its intended position, while R-pin 9 inserted through hole 2-6 with washer 10 will position the wheel 11 at this leg-axle location, secured thereon with axle-clip 12 through hole 2-7.

3. Shows at least one version of a pad in this instance is 22mm pipe insulating pad cut half round to accommodate to sit on top of the transom as described at 2, to fix upon the transom 1 with ties 4 through holes 1-4, to support and stop any chaffing of at least a Kayak hull.

4. Shows at least a version of a fixing tie to secure pads as described at 3, 5 and 7.

5. Shows a pad 3 atop transom 1 whereby ties 4 are threaded through holes 1-4 to secure thereon as described at 1 to 7.

6. Shows at least one version of a hand-wheel that will enter holes 1-3 through any preferred axel-leg thread holes 2-5 to secure the legs in the external or inward mode.

7. Shows at least one other version of a pad in this instance is 22mm pipe insulating pad cut round to accommodate to fit onto an axle-leg secured there with a tie 4, to support and stop the chaffing of at least a Kayak hull.

8. Shows at least one version of a Prowler frame with transom 1, axle-legs 2 and pad 3, as described herein.

9. Shows at least one version of an R-pin that will insert through holes 2-6 to stop washer 10 as described at 2.

10. Shows at least one version of a washer as described herein.

11. Shows at least one version of a pneumatic wheel as described herein.

12. Shows at least one version of an axle-clip as described herein.

13. Shows at least one version of a Prowler unit with axle and wheels at a selected position and in the outward position to accommodate to tow at least a Kayak. This unit can also be used for adapting to make a barrow type vehicle or fixed to the actual material or object to transit, or in a series of units to utilize for a cart or caterpillar crawler type vehicle to take greater SWL safe working loads.

14. Shows at least a version of a Prowler unit with wheels at a selected position and in the inward position to accommodate to stow in a kayak's hatch, or to be used for a back rest. The unit in this mode can also be utilised as aforementioned at 13.

15. Shows at least a version of a Prowler Trolley with wheels at a selected position and in the inward and inverted position as would be used on at least a Kayak for a back rest. In the backrest position this unit could incorporate paddle and rod-holder facilities and outrigger facility; and/or incorporating the quick release pneumatic wheels as the outrigger stay or personal buoyancy aids.

16. Shows an upturned kayak whereas at least shows one place where the Prowler unit could be inserted, fixed or strapped to at least a Kayak. Other objects or materials can be utilised likewise.

17. Shows the Prowler unit in its support towing position on at least a Kayak.

18. Shows the prowler unit in its stowed back rest position on at least a kayak. Or can be adapted as aforementioned and whereby die quick release wheels could be used with the paddle as an outrigger or any other type of buoyancy aids. The quick release wheels can also be utilised as personal or any other floatation aids.

19. Shows the Prowler unit with its wheels in the inward stowed position which adapts for a back rest of at least a kayak; or as aforementioned.

20. Shows the prowler unit can simply be placed into the hull stow hatch compartment of at least a Kayak if preferred.

21. Shows the prowler unit can simply be placed onto the deck stow-hatch compartment of at least a Kayak if preferred.

Claims

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1. A self assembly or fixed fully adjustable Prowler Trolley which is a completely adaptable transom frame with individual through axle-legs configuration that gives added ground clearance for towing at least a Kayak which can be completely dismantled or collapsed inwardly or outwardly for storage or inverted to be used as at least a back rest with rod-holder or outrigger and/or paddle facility's incorporated into the Prowler unit, whereby the quick release pneumatic wheels can be adapted for personal or other floatation aids.

2. A prowler unit that can provide a back rest.

3. A Prowler unit that will allow maintainable pad fixtures that will prevent the chaffing of at least the underside of a kayak.

4. A Prowler unit whereby the quick release wheels can be utilised and adapted to be at least cross-fixed to at least with the paddle as an outrigger.

5. A Prowler unit whereby the quick release wheels can be utilised as personal or other floatation aids.

6. A Prowler unit that can be utilised adapted or attached and/or used in at lease a single or series of units for all types of trailer, platform, cart or barrow or object converted type transit.

7. A Prowler unit that can be utilised adapted or attached and/or used in at least a single or series of units for all types of trailer, platform, cart or barrow or object converted type transit whereby the object is supported and wheeled carried by at least a fixed or self supporting Prowler unit.

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7. The preferred embodiments and materials used herein must not be implied as limited as such and it must be open for the inventor to implement any improvements which can apparently be suited to this invention of which the inventor would contemplate any advancement to adapt the invention in accordance with the design. Each or partly or combined reference in the claims regarding the primary use of the invention must not limit the generic or single or partly combined uses of the invention to be non essential elements of this invention.

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Amendments to the claims have been filed as follows:

1. At least a self assembly or fixed fully adjustable Prowler Trolley which is a completely adaptable transom frame with individual through axle-legs configuration that gives added ground clearance for towing at least a Kayak which can be completely dismantled or collapsed inwardly or outwardly for storage or inverted to be used as at least a back rest with rod-holder or outrigger and/or paddle facility's incorporated into the Prowler unit, whereby the quick release pneumatic wheels can be adapted for personal or other floatation aids.

2. A prowler unit that can provide a back rest when reinserted and fixed into at least the scupper holes on the deck of any kayak.

3. A prowler frame that can collapse into a neat unit that can be placed into the stowage hatch of any Kayak.

4. A Prowler unit that will allow maintainable pad fixtures that will prevent the chaffing of at least the underside of any kayak.

5. A Prowler unit whereby the quick release wheels can be utilised and adapted to be fixed to at least a paddle and the Prowler frame to be used at least as an outrigger.

6. A Prowler unit whereby the quick release wheels can be utilised as personal or other floatation aids.