WO1993004912A1 - Boat top - Google Patents

Boat top Download PDF

Info

Publication number
WO1993004912A1
WO1993004912A1 PCT/SE1992/000560 SE9200560W WO9304912A1 WO 1993004912 A1 WO1993004912 A1 WO 1993004912A1 SE 9200560 W SE9200560 W SE 9200560W WO 9304912 A1 WO9304912 A1 WO 9304912A1
Authority
WO
WIPO (PCT)
Prior art keywords
roof
section
roof section
boat
rear wall
Prior art date
Application number
PCT/SE1992/000560
Other languages
French (fr)
Inventor
Torsten Larsson
Original Assignee
Torsten Larsson
Priority date (The priority date is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the date listed.)
Filing date
Publication date
Application filed by Torsten Larsson filed Critical Torsten Larsson
Priority to DE4292945T priority Critical patent/DE4292945T1/en
Publication of WO1993004912A1 publication Critical patent/WO1993004912A1/en

Links

Classifications

    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B63—SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS; RELATED EQUIPMENT
    • B63B—SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS; EQUIPMENT FOR SHIPPING 
    • B63B17/00—Vessels parts, details, or accessories, not otherwise provided for
    • B63B17/02—Awnings, including rigid weather protection structures, e.g. sunroofs; Tarpaulins; Accessories for awnings or tarpaulins

Definitions

  • the present invention relates to a convertible boat top construction.
  • the design allows for both a roof, when raised, and a sundeck when lowered.
  • Convertible boat tops are previously known.
  • the construction consists of a roof section, that when raised serves as a roof and when lowered serves as a deck. At least one pair of swinging arms supports the roof section and makes it possible to move the roof to different positions.
  • the construction also comprises a rear wall section which is suspended on the rear edge of the roof section.
  • the roof section is used as a roof the wall can be closed and used as a wall, or left more or less open to permit ventilation.
  • the rear wall section is totally folded beneath the roof section so that it will be completely out of the way.
  • fig 1A is a side view of the aft part of the boat, which shows the top construction in its raised position
  • fig 2B is a side view similar to fig 1A that particularly shows the position of the rear window when closed
  • fig 1C is a side view also similar to fig 1A which shows how the rear window is folded
  • fig 2A is a side view of the top construction in the lowered position
  • fig 2B is a view similar to 2A which especially shows the position of the rear window when the top is in the lowered position
  • fig 3A is a perspective view of the whole boat which shows the top construction in the lowered position
  • fig 3B is a view similar to fig 3A, but with the roof raised in a totally covering position.
  • the present invention relates to a convertible boat top construction which is especially useful with sm'all boats that do not have space enough for both a cabin and a deck at the same time. It is designed primarily for motorboats, but can be used with sailboats as well. This top construction permits the boat to be totally covered in rough weather, and even locked when not used. In nice weather the roof can be converted into a sundeck and the boat will acquire the appearance of an open boat.
  • the top construction consists of a substantially flat section 1 which, in this figure, serves as a roof.
  • the roof section 1 of course has a shape which is in conformity with design of the rest of the boat.
  • the roof section is supported by swinging arms 2. Two pairs of arms 2 are suitable, but more than two pairs could be used, and in very samll boats, one pair can be enough.
  • Another roof section 4 can also be placed in front of roof section 1. The roof section 4 is slidable forwards, thus making it possible, to open up the boat even more.
  • FIG IB the rear corner posts of the boat have been cut away to show the position of a.rear window 3.
  • the rear window is suspended from the rear edge of the roof section 1 by a pair of hinges 5 or similar means.
  • the rear window 3 is positioned behind the rear corner posts, and can be opened towards the rear.
  • the window can be latched in a conventional way and can be left more or less open.
  • Sealings 6 are arranged around the rear window and between the roof sections so as to prevent water leakage.
  • the rear window and roof section can also be provided with locks to prevent burglary.
  • FIG 1C illustrates this folding operation.
  • the roof section 1 is raised and then moved towards the rear so that there is enough clearance to the corner posts to fold up the rear window 3. Then, the rear window 3 is latched under the roof section. Then, if the roof section 1 is raised back to the "roof position", the rear window is completely out of the way and the rear wall is open. This is a desireable feature on a very warm day when you wish to have both shade from the roof,, and ventilation in the boat. If you instead choose to lower the roof, a sundeck is formed, as described in figure 2A and 2B.
  • the rear window can be fitted with a sliding door that permits people to both enter and load the boat.
  • the rear window and sliding door then constitute an assembly that is folded as a unit.
  • the boat is shown with fixed side windows beneath the roof section 1. As with the rear window 3 it is also possible to fold the side windows under the roof section 1.
  • fig 2A and 2B the top construction is shown in the lowered position.
  • the arms hold the roofsection to form a sundeck which protrudes behind the stern of the boat.
  • the roof section For increased support of the roof section, it can be attached to the ste n by a hook or similar means. How far the sundeck protrudes from the stern of the boat depends on the design of the boat.
  • fig 2B the position of the rear window 3 is shown when the top is used as a sundeck.
  • the rear window 3 is positioned beneath the roof section 1 and shelters the inside of the roof section from any waterspray from below. You can lie or walk on the upper surface of the roof section both when it is used as a roof and as a sundeck. In the lowered position, the roof also serves as sound protection from the motor.
  • the boat In fig 3A the boat is shown with the roof section in its lowered position. In this position the roof section serves as a sundeck and a sound shield. Here the front roof section 4 is slid forwards so as to further open up the boat. As may be seen in Figs. 3A and 3B, the roof section 1 preferably has a box-section in order to obtain the rigidity required for walking and lying on the construction.
  • the present invention thus provides a simple and rigid convertible top construction. Thanks to the support of the roof by the arms, it does not occupy any interior space. The boat can readily be transformed from a locked, burglar-proof craft into an open, comfortable vessel with very little effort.

Landscapes

  • Chemical & Material Sciences (AREA)
  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Combustion & Propulsion (AREA)
  • Mechanical Engineering (AREA)
  • Ocean & Marine Engineering (AREA)
  • Tents Or Canopies (AREA)

Abstract

The invention relates to a convertible boat top construction. The construction enables the top to serve selectively as a roof when raised, or as a deck when lowered. The top construction comprises a roof section (1) carried by a pair of swinging arms (2). The arms enable the roof section (1) to be moved from a raised position in which it serves as a roof, to a lowered position in which it serves as a deck. Preferably, the top construction comprises a rear wall section (3) suspended from the rear edge of the roof section (1). The rear wall section consists entirely or partly of a window that can be opened or closed when the roof section (1) serves as a roof and is folded under the roof section when it serves as a deck.

Description

TITLE OF INVENTION: BOAT TOP
Field of invention
The present invention relates to a convertible boat top construction. The design allows for both a roof, when raised, and a sundeck when lowered.
State of the art
Convertible boat tops are previously known. F.or example the patents US-A-3 797 436 and the US-A-3 179 959 each describe roofs that can be rolled back on rails to form a rear deck. These roofs lack a rear wall and rear windows. Also the rails occupy space inside the boat.
As shown by US-A-2 280 729, it is possible to construct a foldable roof that is supported by swinging arms. However, this design does not provide a rear deck and both a rear wall and windows are lacking.
Summary of invention
The present invention provides a boat top construction that does not have the above mentioned disadvantages . According to the invention, the construction consists of a roof section, that when raised serves as a roof and when lowered serves as a deck. At least one pair of swinging arms supports the roof section and makes it possible to move the roof to different positions. Preferably, the construction also comprises a rear wall section which is suspended on the rear edge of the roof section. When the roof section is used as a roof the wall can be closed and used as a wall, or left more or less open to permit ventilation. When the roof section is used as a deck, the rear wall section is totally folded beneath the roof section so that it will be completely out of the way.
Further embodiments of the invention are set forth in the accompanying claims.
Brief description of the drawings
The invention will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings in which: fig 1A is a side view of the aft part of the boat, which shows the top construction in its raised position; fig 2B is a side view similar to fig 1A that particularly shows the position of the rear window when closed; fig 1C is a side view also similar to fig 1A which shows how the rear window is folded; fig 2A is a side view of the top construction in the lowered position; fig 2B is a view similar to 2A which especially shows the position of the rear window when the top is in the lowered position; fig 3A is a perspective view of the whole boat which shows the top construction in the lowered position; and fig 3B is a view similar to fig 3A, but with the roof raised in a totally covering position.
Detailed description of preferred embodiments of the invention
The present invention relates to a convertible boat top construction which is especially useful with sm'all boats that do not have space enough for both a cabin and a deck at the same time. It is designed primarily for motorboats, but can be used with sailboats as well. This top construction permits the boat to be totally covered in rough weather, and even locked when not used. In nice weather the roof can be converted into a sundeck and the boat will acquire the appearance of an open boat.
With reference to fig 1A the top construction consists of a substantially flat section 1 which, in this figure, serves as a roof. The roof section 1 of course has a shape which is in conformity with design of the rest of the boat. The roof section is supported by swinging arms 2. Two pairs of arms 2 are suitable, but more than two pairs could be used, and in very samll boats, one pair can be enough. Another roof section 4 can also be placed in front of roof section 1. The roof section 4 is slidable forwards, thus making it possible, to open up the boat even more.
In figure IB the rear corner posts of the boat have been cut away to show the position of a.rear window 3. The rear window is suspended from the rear edge of the roof section 1 by a pair of hinges 5 or similar means. The rear window 3 is positioned behind the rear corner posts, and can be opened towards the rear. The window can be latched in a conventional way and can be left more or less open.
Sealings 6 are arranged around the rear window and between the roof sections so as to prevent water leakage. The rear window and roof section can also be provided with locks to prevent burglary.
It is also possible to fold away the rear window 3 completely under the roof section 1 when the top is raised. Figure 1C illustrates this folding operation. The roof section 1 is raised and then moved towards the rear so that there is enough clearance to the corner posts to fold up the rear window 3. Then, the rear window 3 is latched under the roof section. Then, if the roof section 1 is raised back to the "roof position", the rear window is completely out of the way and the rear wall is open. This is a desireable feature on a very warm day when you wish to have both shade from the roof,, and ventilation in the boat. If you instead choose to lower the roof, a sundeck is formed, as described in figure 2A and 2B.
If the top construction is used on slightly larger boats, the rear window can be fitted with a sliding door that permits people to both enter and load the boat. The rear window and sliding door then constitute an assembly that is folded as a unit.
An alternative is to replace the rear window with canvas which can be rolled up under the roof.
In the drawings, the boat is shown with fixed side windows beneath the roof section 1. As with the rear window 3 it is also possible to fold the side windows under the roof section 1.
In fig 2A and 2B the top construction is shown in the lowered position. As shown in fig 2A the arms hold the roofsection to form a sundeck which protrudes behind the stern of the boat. For increased support of the roof section, it can be attached to the ste n by a hook or similar means. How far the sundeck protrudes from the stern of the boat depends on the design of the boat.
In fig 2B the position of the rear window 3 is shown when the top is used as a sundeck. "The rear window 3 is positioned beneath the roof section 1 and shelters the inside of the roof section from any waterspray from below. You can lie or walk on the upper surface of the roof section both when it is used as a roof and as a sundeck. In the lowered position, the roof also serves as sound protection from the motor.
In fig 3A the boat is shown with the roof section in its lowered position. In this position the roof section serves as a sundeck and a sound shield. Here the front roof section 4 is slid forwards so as to further open up the boat. As may be seen in Figs. 3A and 3B, the roof section 1 preferably has a box-section in order to obtain the rigidity required for walking and lying on the construction.
In fig 3B the boat is shown with the top construction in its covering position. Here the entire cockpit is sheltered from wind and weather on all sides .
The present invention thus provides a simple and rigid convertible top construction. Thanks to the support of the roof by the arms, it does not occupy any interior space. The boat can readily be transformed from a locked, burglar-proof craft into an open, comfortable vessel with very little effort.
The invention is only limited by the claims below.

Claims

1. Boat top comprising a roof section (1) serving in a raised position as a roof, and in a lowered position as a deck, characterized in that the roof section (1) is constituted of a self-supporting unit carried by two swinging arms (2) enabling the roof section to be moved between its various positions, said roof section (1) in the lowered position forming a deck that extends the surface of the boat.
2. Boat top according to claim 1, characterized in that the roof section has a box-section to obtain sufficient rigidity.
3. Boat top according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that it further comprises a rear wall section (3) suspended from the -rear edge of the roof section (1) , so that, when the roof section (1) serves as a roof, the rear wall section (3) may be closed and serve as a wall or more or less open to allow ventilation, and when the roof section (1) serves as a deck, the rear wall section (3) is totally folded under the roof section (1) .
4. Boat top according to claim 3, characterized in that the rear wall section (3), entirely or partly consists of a window.
5. Boat top according to claim 3 or 4, characterized in that the rear wall section (3) comprises a sliding door or gate permitting loading and entering of the boat.
6. Boat top according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it further comprises side windows foldable under the roof section (1) .
PCT/SE1992/000560 1991-08-30 1992-08-20 Boat top WO1993004912A1 (en)

Priority Applications (1)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
DE4292945T DE4292945T1 (en) 1991-08-30 1992-08-20 Roof structure for boats

Applications Claiming Priority (2)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
SE9102482-8 1991-08-30
SE9102482A SE500297C2 (en) 1991-08-30 1991-08-30 Roof construction for boat

Publications (1)

Publication Number Publication Date
WO1993004912A1 true WO1993004912A1 (en) 1993-03-18

Family

ID=20383572

Family Applications (1)

Application Number Title Priority Date Filing Date
PCT/SE1992/000560 WO1993004912A1 (en) 1991-08-30 1992-08-20 Boat top

Country Status (4)

Country Link
DE (1) DE4292945T1 (en)
GB (1) GB2275450B (en)
SE (1) SE500297C2 (en)
WO (1) WO1993004912A1 (en)

Cited By (9)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
DE19823377C1 (en) * 1998-05-14 2000-01-20 Haller Klaus Dieter Roof for marine vessel
WO2002070335A1 (en) * 2001-03-05 2002-09-12 Fuore Design S.L. Vessel with a convertible deck
FR2884219A1 (en) * 2005-04-11 2006-10-13 Sey Sa Motor pleasure boat, has superstructure with gate completely or partially closed between cockpit and back of superstructure, where gate at cockpit is closed by central gate, and windows that are raised by gas cylinders or electro jacks
WO2008064695A1 (en) * 2006-11-28 2008-06-05 Webasto Ag Boat with a retractable hardtop roof
EP1985534A1 (en) 2007-04-28 2008-10-29 Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche Aktiengesellschaft Motor boat
WO2010083551A1 (en) * 2009-01-23 2010-07-29 Matthew Kingsley Craze Convertible boats
US20130104793A1 (en) * 2011-10-26 2013-05-02 Kenneth Pierce Composite Tender with Retractable Bimini Hard-Top
WO2017214454A1 (en) * 2016-06-09 2017-12-14 Brunswick Corporation Backspray mitigation system for yachts
US11767084B1 (en) * 2021-07-29 2023-09-26 Mark Paul Stuart, Sr. Multi-sectioned hard top boat cover

Families Citing this family (3)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
DE19951619A1 (en) * 1999-10-21 2001-04-26 Michael Koch Roof for motorboat is mounted on parallel arms to move into a raised sunshade or into a rear sun deck
US7373897B2 (en) 2005-01-21 2008-05-20 I3 Ventures Cover system for a boat
US7520240B2 (en) 2005-01-21 2009-04-21 Tufte Brian N Cover system for a boat

Citations (2)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US2280729A (en) * 1939-06-23 1942-04-21 Oscar P Sutton Movable canopy and cockpit cover
US3179959A (en) * 1964-01-15 1965-04-27 Frank J Soukey Boat top

Patent Citations (2)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US2280729A (en) * 1939-06-23 1942-04-21 Oscar P Sutton Movable canopy and cockpit cover
US3179959A (en) * 1964-01-15 1965-04-27 Frank J Soukey Boat top

Cited By (16)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
DE19823377C1 (en) * 1998-05-14 2000-01-20 Haller Klaus Dieter Roof for marine vessel
WO2002070335A1 (en) * 2001-03-05 2002-09-12 Fuore Design S.L. Vessel with a convertible deck
ES2200627A1 (en) * 2001-03-05 2004-03-01 Foure Design S L Vessel with a convertible deck
US6860222B2 (en) 2001-03-05 2005-03-01 Fuore Design S.L. Convertible deck yacht
FR2884219A1 (en) * 2005-04-11 2006-10-13 Sey Sa Motor pleasure boat, has superstructure with gate completely or partially closed between cockpit and back of superstructure, where gate at cockpit is closed by central gate, and windows that are raised by gas cylinders or electro jacks
WO2008064695A1 (en) * 2006-11-28 2008-06-05 Webasto Ag Boat with a retractable hardtop roof
US7810443B2 (en) 2007-04-28 2010-10-12 Dr. Ing. H.C. F. Porsche Ag Motorboat having a cabin windscreen
EP1985534A1 (en) 2007-04-28 2008-10-29 Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche Aktiengesellschaft Motor boat
WO2010083551A1 (en) * 2009-01-23 2010-07-29 Matthew Kingsley Craze Convertible boats
US20110303142A1 (en) * 2009-01-23 2011-12-15 Matthew Kingsley Craze Convertible boats
US8770135B2 (en) 2009-01-23 2014-07-08 Matthew Kingsley Craze Convertible boats
AU2010206482B2 (en) * 2009-01-23 2016-05-26 Andrew Charles Fearman Convertible boats
US20130104793A1 (en) * 2011-10-26 2013-05-02 Kenneth Pierce Composite Tender with Retractable Bimini Hard-Top
US9102384B2 (en) * 2011-10-26 2015-08-11 Kenneth Pierce Composite tender with retractable bimini hard-top
WO2017214454A1 (en) * 2016-06-09 2017-12-14 Brunswick Corporation Backspray mitigation system for yachts
US11767084B1 (en) * 2021-07-29 2023-09-26 Mark Paul Stuart, Sr. Multi-sectioned hard top boat cover

Also Published As

Publication number Publication date
GB2275450B (en) 1995-01-18
GB2275450A (en) 1994-08-31
DE4292945T1 (en) 1994-09-08
SE9102482L (en) 1993-03-01
SE500297C2 (en) 1994-05-30
GB9400453D0 (en) 1994-03-09
SE9102482D0 (en) 1991-08-30

Similar Documents

Publication Publication Date Title
US3312990A (en) Retractable cabin hatch for boats
US4807924A (en) Folding camper for pick-up trucks
US6357379B1 (en) Retractable/deployable enclosure assembly for a watercraft vehicle
EP0175733B1 (en) Hatch for a boat
WO1993004912A1 (en) Boat top
US6263825B1 (en) Boat with convertible rear cabin area
US6701863B2 (en) Watercraft with collapsible privacy compartment
US5331917A (en) Privacy enclosure and entryway for a boat
US3394961A (en) Collapsible camper
US4092754A (en) Boat interior and cabin design
US20070221114A1 (en) Pontoon boat top
US4176873A (en) Camper top tent assembly
US4222604A (en) Caravan or campervan construction
US20060124045A1 (en) Boat
US5715771A (en) Yacht with temporary enclosure
US6237988B1 (en) Streamline rooftop deck for motorhomes
US5788319A (en) Camping unit for pick-up trucks, vans, boats and the like
US4763598A (en) Multi-purpose deck panels
EP2886440A1 (en) Yacht or vessel with a movable deck closure
US3259422A (en) Sleeper unit for station wagons and the like
US7401568B2 (en) Boat with skylight windows
US3325836A (en) Boat top for cruising
US4033621A (en) Original configuration retention extendible roof sections by means of universal inserts
CN218150155U (en) Automatic car roof tent
US7654216B2 (en) Boat roof, and boat having same

Legal Events

Date Code Title Description
AK Designated states

Kind code of ref document: A1

Designated state(s): DE GB JP US

AL Designated countries for regional patents

Kind code of ref document: A1

Designated state(s): AT BE CH DE DK ES FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL SE

DFPE Request for preliminary examination filed prior to expiration of 19th month from priority date (pct application filed before 20040101)
RET De translation (de og part 6b)

Ref document number: 4292945

Country of ref document: DE

Date of ref document: 19940908

WWE Wipo information: entry into national phase

Ref document number: 4292945

Country of ref document: DE

122 Ep: pct application non-entry in european phase