Constructive arrangement applied in a tool for surfboards

Description

/ 11 “CONSTRUCTIVE ARRANGEMENT APPLIED IN A TOOL FOR SURFBOARDS” Scope of Application of the Utility Model

[0001] The present utility model refers, in general, to a new constructive arrangement applied to a tool for surfboards, which was designed and developed to optimize the daily routines of surfers, but mainly to provide a multi-purpose tool capable of combining different functionalities in a single ergonomic, easy-to-handle, and safe instrument. Fundamentals of the Utility Model

[0002] As experts in the field should appreciate, surfing is a sport where the surfer uses a board that can usually be adjusted according to sea conditions, such as wave type and size, water temperature, and often according to the surfer's own preferences, thus allowing the surfer to determine and replace the fins, the location and amount of wax applied to the board, including the type of wax, all in order to adjust the board to conditions considered ideal by the surfer so that he can better enjoy the waves.

[0003] In this context, according to the knowledge available in the state of the art, there are some tools and utensils commonly available for surfers to make these adjustments to their boards. However, as should be appreciated, these tools known in the state of the art are designed to perform individualized tasks, that is, each tool is intended for a specific function, requiring surfers to carry and have access to different instruments to be able to adjust their boards. Petition 870250013041, dated 02 / 18 / 2025, page 11 / 30 / 11

[0004] By way of example, the state of the art reveals some models of spatulas with combs configured to remove and relocate paraffin wax; there are also some devices that assist in the removal of fins, also known as fin removers or fin pullers; and for some fin models, it is also necessary to use wrenches configured to screw and unscrew the fin onto the board. As should be noted, all these tools are designed to perform unique tasks, requiring surfers to carry three, four, or five tools depending on the type of board and fins used.

[0005] Obviously, since it is a sport performed at sea, surfers often end up forgoing carrying all these tools to the beach because they cannot leave them anywhere, much less carry them while they are in the sea, given the inconvenience, the risk of loss and theft, as well as the possibility of injuring the surfers themselves, considering that, for example, the wrenches for screwing and unscrewing the fins are usually pointed and sharp.

[0006] Optionally, surfers can make these adjustments at home or in their vehicles before going to the beach, but they run the risk that, if they need to make any adjustments locally on the beach, they may not have the appropriate tools and, therefore, will not be able to adjust their boards to ideal conditions according to the ocean waves. Even if they are close to their homes and / or vehicles, the simple fact of having to leave and move away from the beach for a reasonable period of time can result in missing the best waves of the day due to the changes and dynamics imposed by the sea.

[0007] Additionally, another drawback observed in the prior art involves the fact that some of these everyday surfer tools are very small, such as screwdrivers and Petition 870250013041, dated 02 / 18 / 2025, p. 12 / 30 / 11 unscrew fins, as it is very common for surfers to easily lose them when they drop them, especially on the beach sand.

[0008] Another quite common problem is the risk of surfers seriously injuring themselves when trying to attach and remove fins with their hands, without the aid of appropriate tools. This is because, as experts in the field should be aware, surfboard fins are very sharp and, in many cases, can be compared to knives and razors capable of causing serious accidents to adults, young people and children who try to replace the fins with their bare hands.

[0009] Thus, it is observed that the known and available solutions in the state of the art could be improved and enhanced to, in some way, facilitate the daily lives of surfers, providing conditions that would allow adjustments to be made to the boards in an easy, practical, functional way and without risks of accidents, loss or theft of tools. In addition, another point that could be optimized in the state of the art would be the possibility for the surfer to carry the instruments and tools to adjust their board, without compromising and / or interfering with mobility during the practice of the sport in the water.

[0010] Therefore, these are, among others, the drawbacks, limitations, objectives and solutions that are intended to be overcome and achieved with the development of the present utility model. Utility Model Description

[0011] Thus, the purpose of this utility model is to propose a new constructive arrangement applied to tools for surfboards, this new tool model comprising technical, constructive and functional characteristics designed and developed to facilitate and optimize the daily lives of surfers, but mainly to provide a solution that allows the surfer to make the necessary adjustments in Petition 870250013041, dated 02 / 18 / 2025, page 13 / 30 / 11 your board when entering the water in a safe, practical, ergonomic, comfortable and, above all, safe manner.

[0012] More specifically, in order to solve and eliminate the problems and inconveniences revealed in the state and, with this, achieve the technical and functional improvements summarized above, among others, the present utility model refers to a new constructive arrangement applied to a tool for surfboards comprising an upper portion and a lower portion, which are spaced from each other to form a space delimited by a support and anchoring segment, these upper and lower portions converging at one end to form a spatula configured to scrape and remove paraffin from the board.Furthermore, at least one of the aforementioned upper and / or lower portions has surface protrusions designed to spread, relocate, and alter the paraffin wax on the surface of surfboards, and also, at the opposite end of said spatula, said upper and lower portions accommodate a tightening key arranged in an articulated and concealed manner for safety.

[0013] According to a possible and particular embodiment of the present utility model, the aforementioned upper and lower portions may also comprise a wavy contour corresponding to a handle for manipulation.

[0014] Alternatively, according to another embodiment of the present utility model, said surface protrusions may be projected onto either the upper or lower portion of the tool. Optionally, said surface protrusions may also comprise distinct configurations with different heights and projections.

[0015] Furthermore, according to another particular embodiment of the present utility model, the said tightening wrench can be mounted together with the said upper and lower portions by means of an articulation element, Petition 870250013041, dated 18 / 02 / 2025, p. 14 / 30 / 11 such as a pin or screw. Optionally, the said tightening wrench may also comprise a locking element configured to keep the tightening wrench housed and hidden between the upper and lower portions and, in this case, this locking element may be a spring or a set of pins, protrusions and recesses provided in the said upper and lower portions and the body of the said tightening wrench.

[0016] According to a particularly advantageous embodiment, the aforementioned upper and lower portions can be manufactured as a single piece. Alternatively, these upper and lower portions can be manufactured separately and then joined and fixed during the manufacturing process. Brief Description of the Drawings

[0017] The features, advantages and functional improvements of the present utility model, as indicated above, will be better understood by a person skilled in the art from the detailed description below, given by way of example only, and not restrictive, of possible embodiments, and with reference to the attached figures, which: Figure 1 is a perspective view of the surfboard tool according to the present utility model; Figure 2 shows a top view of the surfboard tool represented in Figure 1, the subject of this utility model; Figure 3 shows a side view of the surfboard tool represented in Figure 1, the object of this utility model; Figure 4 shows a top view of the surfboard tool, similar to the view shown in Figure 2, but with the tightening wrench open and in use; and Petition 870250013041, dated 02 / 18 / 2025, page 15 / 30 / 11 Figure 5 shows a side view of the surfboard tool, according to the present utility model, representing the open tightening wrench and in the condition of use; Figure 6 shows a top view of the surfboard tool, according to an alternative embodiment of the present utility model, where the tightening wrench is of the ratchet type; Figure 7 shows a side view of the surfboard tool according to the embodiment shown in Figure 6; and Figure 8 shows a schematic image illustrating the manipulation of the surfboard tool when securely attaching the fins. Description of Utility Model Achievements

[0018] The present utility model will now be described with reference to the attached figures. These figures are schematic, and their dimensions and / or proportions may not correspond to reality, since they aim to describe the utility model in a didactic way. Furthermore, some constructive details that are eventually known and common may have been omitted for greater clarity and conciseness in the description that follows.

[0019] Furthermore, it is worth noting that the reference numbers used are repeated throughout the figures to identify identical or similar parts.

[0020] Thus, referring to the attached figures, the new constructive arrangement applied in surfboard tools 10 comprises an upper portion 12 and a lower portion 14 that are spaced apart to form a space 20 delimited by a support and anchoring segment 22, these upper portions 12 and lower portion 14 converging at an end 10A and forming a spatula 16 configured to scrape and remove paraffin applied to the surfboard, Petition 870250013041, dated 02 / 18 / 2025, p. 16 / 30 / 11 further, at least one of the aforementioned upper 12 and / or lower 14 portions has surface protrusions 18 configured to spread, relocate and alter the paraffin on the surface of the surfboards. Additionally, at the opposite end from the aforementioned spatula 16, the aforementioned upper 12 and lower 14 portions accommodate a tightening wrench 24 configured to screw and unscrew fastening means responsible for more efficiently securing the fins to the board.

[0021] It is worth noting that, according to a particular embodiment of the present utility model, this wrench 24, which is a fundamental instrument for surfers, can be arranged in an articulated condition so that it can be stored between the upper portion 12 and the lower portion 14 when not in use, thus avoiding the risk of the wrench causing any type of accident.

[0022] The aforementioned space 20, formed between the aforementioned upper portion 12 and lower portion 14 and delimited by the support and anchoring segment 22, is configured to receive the surfboard fin in a condition where the tool 10, object of the present utility model, is used to generate a leverage effect on the fin and, with this, help the surfer to detach it from the mounting slots provided in the surfboards. Furthermore, to assist in handling, but mainly in the comfort and ergonomics of surfers, the contour of the aforementioned upper portion 12 and lower portion 14 is gently wavy and corresponds to a user's grip in order to improve the sensitivity of the grip at the moment of handling the tool 10 and, in this way, eliminate any risk of accident during the fin replacement process.For context, Figure 8 shows a photograph where the surfer is fitting a fin (Q) onto the surfboard (P) using the surfboard tool 10, the object of this utility model. As can be seen, the surfer is able to replace the fins without risk of injury. Petition 870250013041, dated 02 / 18 / 2025, p. 17 / 30 / 11 cut and hurt because it does not have direct contact with the edges of the fins (Q) which are quite sharp.

[0023] The spatula 16, formed by the convergence of the extremes 10A of the aforementioned upper portion 12 and lower portion 14, is designed and configured to scrape and remove the paraffin wax applied to the surfboard. For example, given certain sea conditions, the surfer may wish to change the type of paraffin wax applied to their board. Therefore, in this case, when the surfer needs to remove the paraffin wax from the board, it is possible to use the tool 10, positioning the spatula 16 next to the board to remove the paraffin wax. Considering that the present tool 10 has an ergonomic and comfortable shape, this work of scraping and removing the paraffin wax becomes much more comfortable and practical when compared to tools known in the state of the art.

[0024] Additionally, and in the same comfortable and practical way, surfers can use the aforementioned surface protrusions 18 to spread, relocate, and alter the wax on the surface of the surfboards. This occurs in situations where there is an accumulation of wax in a certain area of ​​the board, and it is quite interesting to distribute this wax to improve the usability of the board, mainly allowing for better personalized use of the wax for each surfer. As should be appreciated by those skilled in the art, these surface protrusions 18 can be designed in either the upper portion 12 or the lower portion 14, or optionally, they could also be designed in both portions.Furthermore, according to an alternative embodiment, if both the upper 12 and lower 14 portions comprise the aforementioned surface protrusions 18, these may have distinct configurations with different heights and projections, i.e., the surface protrusions 18 located in the upper portion 12 have a certain height while the surface protrusions 18 provided for in the lower portion 14 have a different height. Petition 870250013041, dated 02 / 18 / 2025, p. 18 / 30 / 11, includes distinct heights. Thus, as should be appreciated, the present tool 10 manages to provide the surfer with another option to spread and reposition the wax on the surfboard.

[0025] With regard to the wrench 24, it can be observed that it can be mounted by means of an articulation element 26, such as a pin or screw, and preferably also provided with some locking element so that the said wrench 24 is accommodated and hidden between the upper 12 and lower 14 portions when not in use. The said locking element may be a spring that conditions the movement of the wrench into the tool 10 or, optionally, the inner face of said upper 12 and lower 14 portions may comprise pins and protrusions that interact with recesses provided in the body of the wrench 24.

[0026] Thus, in cases where the fins are fixed by means of fasteners to improve their level of fixation to the boards, and which require the use of wrenches 24, the surfer needs to screw and / or unscrew the fin onto the surfboard and, to do so, according to a first embodiment, it is necessary to rotate the wrench 24 out of the tool 10, as occurs in a pocketknife system, and thus, with the wrench 24 open, it is possible to screw or unscrew the fins. It is worth noting that, in this embodiment, the fact that this wrench 24 is hidden between the upper portions 12 and lower portion 14 makes the tool safe for the user, considering that these wrenches are pointed and can cause accidents if left exposed.For example, in this embodiment, the aforementioned wrench 24 can be a 2.5mm Allen wrench, which is the model usually adopted for fixing and locking surfboard fins; obviously, other models and sizes of wrenches can be adapted to tool 10. Petition 870250013041, dated 02 / 18 / 2025, p. 19 / 30 / 11

[0027] Alternatively, according to a particular embodiment of the present utility model, and as represented in Figures 6 and 7, said tightening wrench 24 can be configured as a ratchet type and, in this case, the tightening wrench 24 is also disposed at the end of the upper portions 12 and lower portion 14, and comprises a ratchet mechanism embedded between these portions, which may optionally comprise a direction indicator 26 for the tool 10 to screw or unscrew the fin fastening elements, said direction indicator 26 being disposed in at least one of said upper portions 12 and lower portion 14. Thus, as can be seen, in this embodiment, the function of screwing and unscrewing the fin fastening means becomes easier for surfers.

[0028] According to particular and advantageous embodiments of the present utility model, said upper portion 12 and lower portion 14 are manufactured in a single piece, for example, by means of a molding process or any other equivalent. Alternatively, said upper portion 12 and lower portion 14 may be manufactured separately and, during the manufacturing process, be joined and securely fastened.

[0029] Therefore, it is possible to state that the present utility model significantly improves and optimizes the conditions of use and handling by surfers when adjusting their boards "in-situ," that is, moments before entering the water to catch waves. This is because the constructive arrangement applied to tool 10, according to the present utility model, manages to bring together all the necessary utilities for adjusting surfboards in a single object, providing a practical, ergonomic, and highly functional instrument, as well as being safe. Furthermore, it can be stated that its constructive design provides functional advantages and improvements, mainly in use, considering the practicality with which surfers can carry a single tool. Petition 870250013041, dated 02 / 18 / 2025, page 20 / 30 / 11 appropriate instrument to adjust your boards, including while practicing the sport in the water, and perform all necessary adjustments quickly and easily, but mainly, without the need to be away from the sea for long periods of time, which could lead to missing the best waves.

[0030] Finally, considering all the above, it is important to highlight that the present description aims only to present and define, in an exemplary manner, particular embodiments of the new constructive arrangement applied to surfboard tools 10, according to the present utility model. Therefore, as those skilled in the art should appreciate, various modifications and combinations of equivalent elements and details are possible without thereby departing from the scope of protection defined by the appended claims. Petition 870250013041, dated 02 / 18 / 2025, page 21 / 30

Claims

1 / 3 Claims 1. CONSTRUCTIONAL ARRANGEMENT APPLIED TO SURFBOARD TOOLS (10), characterized by comprising an upper portion (12) and a lower portion (14) that are spaced apart to form a space (20) delimited by a support and anchoring segment (22), these upper (12) and lower (14) portions converging at one end (10A) to form a spatula (16) configured for scraping and removing paraffin, furthermore, at least one of said upper (12) and / or lower (14) portions has surface protrusions (18) configured for spreading, relocating and altering the paraffin on the surface of surfboards, and also, at the opposite end of said spatula (16), said upper (12) and lower (14) portions accommodate a tightening wrench (24) configured for screwing and Unscrew the fasteners that secure the fins to the surfboard.

2. CONSTRUCTIONAL ARRANGEMENT APPLIED TO SURFBOARD TOOLS (10), according to claim 1, characterized in that said upper (12) and lower (14) portions comprise a wavy contour corresponding to a handle for manipulation.

3. CONSTRUCTIONAL ARRANGEMENT APPLIED TO SURFBOARD TOOLS (10), according to claim 1, characterized in that said surface projections (18) are projected both on the upper portion (12) and on the lower portion (14).

4. CONSTRUCTIONAL ARRANGEMENT APPLIED TO SURFBOARD TOOLS (10), according to claim 3, characterized in that said surface protrusions (18) comprise distinct configurations with different heights and projections. Petition 870250013041, dated 02 / 18 / 2025, page 22 / 30 2 / 3 5. CONSTRUCTIONAL ARRANGEMENT APPLIED IN SURFBOARD TOOLS (10), according to claim 1, characterized in that said tightening wrench (24) comprises a knife-type configuration, being assembled together said upper (12) and lower (14) portions by means of an articulation element (26), such as a pin or screw.

6. CONSTRUCTIONAL ARRANGEMENT APPLIED IN SURFBOARD TOOLS (10), according to claim 5, characterized in that said tightening wrench (24) comprises a locking element configured to keep said tightening wrench (24) accommodated and hidden between said upper (12) and lower (14) portions.

7. CONSTRUCTIONAL ARRANGEMENT APPLIED IN SURFBOARD TOOLS (10), according to claim 6, characterized in that said locking element can be a spring or a set of pins, protrusions and recesses provided in said upper (12) and lower (14) portions and the body of said tightening wrench (24).

8. CONSTRUCTIONAL ARRANGEMENT APPLIED IN SURFBOARD TOOLS (10), according to claim 1, characterized in that said tightening wrench (24) comprises a ratchet-type configuration, comprising a ratchet mechanism embedded between said upper (12) and lower (14) portions.

9. CONSTRUCTIONAL ARRANGEMENT APPLIED IN SURFBOARD TOOLS (10), according to claim 1, characterized in that said ratchet mechanism comprises a direction indicator (25) disposed in at least one of said upper (12) and lower (14) portions.

10. CONSTRUCTIONAL ARRANGEMENT APPLIED IN SURFBOARD TOOLS (10), according to claim 1, characterized in that said upper (12) and lower (14) portions are manufactured in a single piece.

11. CONSTRUCTIONAL ARRANGEMENT APPLIED TO SURFBOARD TOOLS (10), according to claim 1, characterized in that said upper (12) and lower (14) portions are manufactured separately and joined and fixed during the manufacturing process. Petition 870250013041, dated 02 / 18 / 2025, pp. 24 / 30

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