Inflatable boat, assembling method and folding method

Through the combined design of a flexible hull and a rigid hull, the wear resistance and foldability of the inflatable boat is solved, and the wear resistance and maneuverability are improved, while making it easier to fold and carry.

CN120246151APending Publication Date: 2025-07-04WUHAN UNIV OF TECH +1
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Application Number
CN202510648472.6
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Applications(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-05-20
Publication Date
2025-07-04

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Technical Problem

Existing inflatable boats have problems such as not wear-resistant, puncture-prone or poor beach-rushing performance and inability to fold.

Method used

The inflatable and deflated flexible hull is combined with the foldable rigid hull. Through the removable connection of the connecting parts, the detachable connection and separation of the hull and the hull are achieved. The flexibility of the flexible hull and the wear resistance of the rigid hull are used to solve the above problems in combination with the foldable design.

Benefits of technology

It achieves the wear resistance and maneuverability of the inflatable boat, avoids puncture, and can be folded and saves space, making it easy to carry and store.

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Abstract

The invention discloses an inflatable boat, an assembling method and a folding method. The inflatable boat comprises a boat body and a boat bottom, and a plurality of connecting parts are arranged on the two sides of the boat body; the boat bottom comprises a supporting column and two connecting plates, the two connecting plates are rotatably connected to the two sides of the supporting column respectively, a plurality of connecting pieces are arranged on the two connecting plates, and the connecting pieces are detachably connected with the connecting parts; when the inflatable boat is used, the boat body is in an inflatable state, the two connecting plates are located on the two sides of the supporting column respectively and located at the bottom of the boat body, the connecting piece is connected with the connecting part, and when the inflatable boat is folded, the boat body is in an air release state, the connecting piece is separated from the connecting part, and the two connecting plates rotate oppositely till the two connecting plates are attached. The inflatable and deflatable flexible boat body and the foldable rigid boat bottom are detachably connected together, so that the problems that two existing inflatable boats are not wear-resistant and easy to puncture or have poor beach flushing performance and cannot be folded are solved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to an inflatable boat, and more particularly to an inflatable boat, an assembly method and a folding method. Background Art

[0002] In the prior art, inflatable boats have become relatively effective water transportation tools. Currently, the inflatable boats most widely used in the field of water rescue mainly have two basic types.

[0003] One is a flexible inflatable boat made only of flexible PVC material, which has good flexibility and mobility, but its material is not wear-resistant and is easily punctured; the other is a rigid inflatable boat, which is a new boat type composed of a rigid deep V-shaped hull and inflatable fenders. The rigid boat bottom improves the wear resistance of the boat bottom, but the deep V hull type has many inconveniences in inland shallow water areas, has poor beach landing performance, and cannot be folded. Summary of the Invention

[0004] Embodiments of the present invention provide an inflatable boat, an assembly method and a folding method, aiming to solve the problems that the existing two types of inflatable boats are not wear-resistant and easily punctured, or have poor beach landing performance and cannot be folded.

[0005] To solve the above problems, in a first aspect, an inflatable boat provided by an embodiment of the present invention includes: a hull and a boat bottom. A plurality of connecting parts are arranged on both sides of the hull; the boat bottom includes a support column and two connecting plates. The two connecting plates are respectively rotatably connected to both sides of the support column. A plurality of connecting pieces are arranged on the two connecting plates, and the connecting pieces are detachably connected to the connecting parts; wherein, when using the inflatable boat, the hull is in an inflated state, the two connecting plates are respectively located on both sides of the support column and at the bottom of the hull, and the connecting pieces connect the connecting parts. When putting away the inflatable boat, the hull is in a deflated state, the connecting pieces are separated from the connecting parts, and the two connecting plates rotate towards each other until the two connecting plates are in contact.

[0006] In a second aspect, an assembly method of an inflatable boat provided by an embodiment of the present invention includes:

[0007] Inflating the hull to an inflated state;

[0008] Rotating the two connecting plates until the two connecting plates are respectively located on both sides of the support column;

[0009] Moving the hull above the two connecting plates;

[0010] Connecting the connecting pieces to the connecting parts.

[0011] In a third aspect, a folding method of an inflatable boat provided by an embodiment of the present invention includes:

[0012] Deflate the hull to the deflated state;

[0013] Detach the connecting member from the connecting portion;

[0014] Rotate the two connecting plates towards each other until the two connecting plates are in contact.

[0015] An embodiment of the present invention provides an inflatable boat, an assembly method and a folding method. The inflatable boat includes: a hull and a bottom. A plurality of connecting portions are provided on both sides of the hull; the bottom includes a support column and two connecting plates. The two connecting plates are respectively rotatably connected to both sides of the support column. A plurality of connecting members are provided on the two connecting plates, and the connecting members are detachably connected to the connecting portions. Wherein, when the inflatable boat is in use, the hull is in an inflated state, the two connecting plates are respectively located on both sides of the support column and at the bottom of the hull, and the connecting members connect the connecting portions. When the inflatable boat is folded up, the hull is in a deflated state, the connecting members are detached from the connecting portions, and the two connecting plates are rotated towards each other until the two connecting plates are in contact. By using a flexible hull that can be inflated and deflated and a foldable rigid bottom detachably connected together, the present invention solves the problems that the existing two types of inflatable boats are not wear-resistant and prone to puncture, or have poor beach landing performance and cannot be folded. Description of the Drawings

[0016] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention, the following will briefly introduce the drawings required for the description of the embodiments. Obviously, the following drawings are some embodiments of the present invention. For those of ordinary skill in the art, without creative efforts, other drawings can also be obtained based on these drawings.

[0017] Figure 1 Schematic structural diagram of the inflatable boat provided by the embodiment of the present invention from the first perspective;

[0018] Figure 2 Schematic structural diagram of the inflatable boat provided by the embodiment of the present invention from the second perspective;

[0019] Figure 3 Schematic structural diagram of the bottom of the boat provided by the embodiment of the present invention from the first perspective;

[0020] Figure 4 Partial view A provided by the embodiment of the present invention;

[0021] Figure 5 Schematic structural diagram of the bottom of the boat provided by the embodiment of the present invention from the second perspective;

[0022] Figure 6 Schematic flow chart of the assembly method of the inflatable boat provided by the embodiment of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 7 Schematic flow chart of the folding method of the inflatable boat provided by the embodiment of the present invention.

[0024] Explanation of the markings in the figure:

[0025] 1. Boat body; 11. Connecting part; 12. Head; 13. Tail; 14. Support; 15. Ring-shaped life-saving rope;

[0026] 2. Boat bottom; 21. Support pillar; 211. Connecting groove; 212. Rotating groove; 22. Connecting plate; 221. Rotating assembly; 222. Rotating block; 223. Rotating shaft; 224. Limiting part; 23. Connecting piece. Detailed implementation mode

[0027] Next, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are part of the embodiments of the present invention, rather than all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative efforts shall fall within the protection scope of the present invention.

[0028] It should be understood that when used in this specification and the appended claims, the terms "comprises" and "comprising" indicate the presence of the described features, wholes, steps, operations, elements, and / or components, but do not exclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, wholes, steps, operations, elements, components, and / or their combinations.

[0029] It should also be understood that the terms used in this specification of the present invention are only for the purpose of describing specific embodiments and are not intended to limit the present invention. As used in this specification of the present invention and the appended claims, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, the singular forms "a", "an", and "the" are intended to include the plural forms.

[0030] It should be further understood that the term " / and / " used in this specification of the present invention and the appended claims refers to any combination and all possible combinations of one or more of the related listed items, and includes these combinations.

[0031] Combine Figures 1-5As shown in the figure, an embodiment of the present invention provides an inflatable boat, including: a boat body 1 and a boat bottom 2. A plurality of connecting parts 11 are arranged on both sides of the boat body 1; the boat bottom 2 includes a support column 21 and two connecting plates 22. The two connecting plates 22 are respectively rotatably connected to both sides of the support column 21. A plurality of connecting pieces 23 are arranged on the two connecting plates 22, and the connecting pieces 23 are detachably connected to the connecting parts 11; wherein, when using the inflatable boat, the boat body 1 is in an inflated state, the two connecting plates 22 are respectively located on both sides of the support column 21 and at the bottom of the boat body 1, and the connecting pieces 23 connect the connecting parts 11. When storing the inflatable boat, the boat body 1 is in a deflated state, the connecting pieces 23 are disengaged from the connecting parts 11, and the two connecting plates 22 rotate towards each other until the two connecting plates 22 are in contact with each other.

[0032] In the embodiment of the present invention, it can be understood that the boat body 1 can be inflated and deflated, and a flexible material is used. The boat bottom 2 includes a support column 21 and two connecting plates 22, and a rigid material is used. By using a flexible boat body 1 that can be inflated and deflated and a foldable rigid boat bottom 2 that are detachably connected together, the flexible boat body 1 makes the inflatable boat have better maneuverability, and the rigid boat bottom 2 makes the inflatable boat wear-resistant and not easily punctured. Among them, the connection and separation of the boat body 1 and the boat bottom 2 are realized through the connection and disconnection of a plurality of connecting pieces 23 and a plurality of connecting parts 11. When using the inflatable boat, inflating the boat body 1 can make the connection between the connecting pieces 23 and the connecting parts 11 more stable; when storing the inflatable boat, deflating the boat body 1, the two connecting plates 22 rotate towards each other until the two connecting plates 22 are in contact with each other, that is, the two connecting plates 22 can be folded towards each other, saving the occupied space, which is helpful for carrying and storing, and solves the problems that the existing two types of inflatable boats are not wear-resistant and easily punctured or have poor beach landing performance and cannot be folded.

[0033] In some specific embodiments, the boat body 1 uses PVC material, and the boat bottom 2 uses steel material. PVC material, namely polyvinyl chloride, has good softness and is not easily broken. The steel material makes the inflatable boat wear-resistant and not easily punctured, and is also corrosion-resistant, which is helpful for use on water.

[0034] In some embodiments, at least one connecting groove 211 is arranged on both sides of the support column 21, and a rotating assembly 221 is arranged on one side of the connecting plate 22 corresponding to the connecting groove 211, and the rotating assembly 221 is rotatably connected in the connecting groove 211.

[0035] In this embodiment, by connecting the rotating assembly 211 in the connecting groove 211, the two connecting plates 22 can rotate towards each other, thereby reducing the occupied space of the boat bottom 2 and facilitating storage and carrying.

[0036] In some embodiments, a rotating groove 212 is respectively arranged on both sides of the connecting groove 211. The rotating assembly 221 includes: a rotating block 222 and a rotating shaft 223. The rotating block 222 is inserted into the connecting groove 211. The rotating shaft 223 penetrates through the rotating block 222, and both ends of the rotating shaft 223 are rotatably connected in the rotating groove 212 respectively.

[0037] In this embodiment, the rotating block 222 is inserted into the connecting groove 211, making the connection between the support column 21 and the two connecting plates 22 stable. The rotating shaft 223 penetrates through the rotating block 222 and both ends are rotatably connected in the rotating groove 212 respectively, enabling the two connecting plates 22 to be folded towards each other, saving occupied space and facilitating storage and carrying.

[0038] In some specific embodiments, there are six connecting grooves 211, and every three connecting grooves 211 are arranged in sequence on one side of the support column 21.

[0039] In this embodiment, three connecting grooves 211 arranged in sequence are provided on each side of the support column 21, making the connection between the connecting plate 22 and the support column 21 not easily detached and relatively stable. The six relatively arranged connecting grooves 211 make the relative rotation of the two connecting plates 22 relatively stable.

[0040] In some embodiments, the rotating assembly 221 further includes: a limiting member 224. The limiting member 224 is connected to the bottom of the rotating block 222. When using the inflatable boat, the two connecting plates 22 are in the same plane, and the limiting member 224 abuts against the support column 21.

[0041] In this embodiment, the limiting member 224 can limit the rotation angle of the rotating plate. When the two connecting plates 22 are rotated to 180°, the limiting member 224 abuts against the support column 21, restricting the two connecting plates 22 from continuing to rotate, thereby ensuring the contact area between the connecting plates 22 and the water surface, enabling the inflatable boat to move flexibly on the water surface. The limiting member 224 is connected to the bottom of the rotating block 222, ensuring that it abuts against the support column 21 first. Specifically, the angle between the limiting member 224 and the plane where the connecting plate 22 is located is 90°, which helps the limiting member 224 to abut against the support column 21.

[0042] In some embodiments, the connecting part 11 is a hook, and the connecting member 23 is a fixed hinge. When using the inflatable boat, the hook is hung on the fixed hinge.

[0043] In this embodiment, the hook and the fixed hinge are stably connected when the hull 1 is in the inflated state and can be easily detached when the hull 1 is in the deflated state, making the operation of the inflatable boat simple.

[0044] In some specific embodiments, there are eight hooks, and every four hooks are arranged in sequence on one side of the hull 1.

[0045] In this embodiment, four hooks arranged in sequence are respectively provided on both sides of the hull 1, so that the connection between the hull 1 and the bottom 2 of the boat is stable, and the hull 1 can be connected to the bottom 2 of the boat relatively stably. When the inflatable boat is in use, the bottom 2 of the boat will sink slightly in the water and drive the fixed hinge to move downward, making the connection between the fixed hinge and the hook relatively stable.

[0046] In some embodiments, the hull 1 includes a head 12 and a tail 13, and the projection length of the connecting plate 22 on the hull 1 gradually increases from the end of the connecting plate 22 close to the head 12 of the hull 1 to the end of the connecting plate 22 close to the tail 13 of the hull 1.

[0047] In this embodiment, the projection length of the connecting plate 22 on the hull 1 gradually increases from the end of the connecting plate 22 close to the head 12 of the hull 1 to the end of the connecting plate 22 close to the tail 13 of the hull 1, that is, the outer side of the connecting plate 22 is streamlined, which helps the inflatable boat to move flexibly in the water.

[0048] In some specific embodiments, a seat 14 is provided on the hull 1, and the seat 14 and the hull 1 are integrally provided for passengers to sit on.

[0049] In some specific embodiments, annular life-saving ropes 15 are provided on both sides of the hull 1, which helps to protect the safety of passengers and improve the safety factor of the inflatable boat.

[0050] Combined with Figure 6 As shown, the present invention also provides an assembly method for an inflatable boat, including steps S10 to S40:

[0051] S10. Inflate the hull 1 to an inflated state;

[0052] S20. Rotate the two connecting plates 22 until the two connecting plates 22 are respectively located on both sides of the support column 21;

[0053] S30. Move the hull 1 above the two connecting plates 22;

[0054] S40. Connect the connecting member 23 to the connecting portion 11.

[0055] In the embodiment of the present invention, the hull 1 is inflated, the two connecting plates 22 are rotated to be respectively located on both sides of the support column 21, and the bottom 2 of the boat is connected below the hull 1, thereby completing the assembly of the inflatable boat. The operation is simple and helps to improve the assembly speed of the user.

[0056] Combined with Figure 7 As shown, the present invention also provides a folding method for an inflatable boat, including steps S50 to S70:

[0057] S50. Deflate the hull 1 to a deflated state;

[0058] S60. Disconnect the connecting member 23 from the connecting portion 11;

[0059] S70. Rotate the two connecting plates 22 towards each other until the two connecting plates 22 are in contact.

[0060] In the embodiment of the present invention, the hull 1 is deflated. When the hull 1 is in a deflated state, the connecting member 23 can be easily disconnected from the connecting portion 11, and then the two connecting plates 22 are rotated towards each other until the two connecting plates 22 are in contact, that is, the two connecting plates 22 are folded towards each other, saving the occupied space and facilitating the carrying and storage of the inflatable boat.

[0061] In the above embodiments, the descriptions of the respective embodiments have their own emphases. For the parts not described in detail in a certain embodiment, reference can be made to the relevant descriptions of other embodiments.

[0062] Obviously, those skilled in the art can make various changes and modifications to the present invention without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. Thus, provided that these modifications and variations of the present invention fall within the scope of the claims of the present invention and their equivalent technologies, the present invention is also intended to include these changes and modifications.

[0063] The above is only the specific embodiment of the present invention, but the protection scope of the present invention is not limited thereto. Any person skilled in the art within the technical scope disclosed by the present invention can easily think of various equivalent modifications or substitutions, and these modifications or substitutions should all be covered by the protection scope of the present invention. Therefore, the protection scope of the present invention shall be subject to the protection scope of the claims.

Claims

1. An inflatable boat, characterized in that, Comprising: A hull, with a plurality of connecting parts arranged on both sides of the hull; A bottom of the boat, the bottom of the boat includes a support column and two connecting plates, the two connecting plates are respectively rotatably connected to both sides of the support column, and a plurality of connecting pieces are arranged on the two connecting plates, and the connecting pieces are detachably connected to the connecting parts; Wherein, when using the inflatable boat, the hull is in an inflated state, the two connecting plates are respectively located on both sides of the support column and at the bottom of the hull, the connecting pieces connect the connecting parts, and when storing the inflatable boat, the hull is in a deflated state, the connecting pieces are separated from the connecting parts, and the two connecting plates rotate towards each other until the two connecting plates are in contact.

2. The inflatable boat according to claim 1, wherein, At least one connecting groove is arranged on both sides of the support column, and a rotating assembly is arranged on one side of the connecting plate corresponding to the connecting groove, and the rotating assembly is rotatably connected in the connecting groove.

3. The inflatable boat according to claim 2, characterized in that, A rotating groove is arranged on each of the two sides of the connecting groove, and the rotating assembly includes: A rotating block, the rotating block is inserted into the connecting groove; A rotating shaft, the rotating shaft penetrates through the rotating block, and both ends of the rotating shaft are respectively rotatably connected in the rotating grooves.

4. The inflatable boat according to claim 3, characterized in that, The rotating assembly further includes: A limiting member, the limiting member is connected to the bottom of the rotating block; Wherein, when using the inflatable boat, the two connecting plates are on the same plane, and the limiting member abuts against the support column.

5. The inflatable boat according to claim 1, characterized in that, The connecting part is a hook, and the connecting piece is a fixed hinge; Wherein, when using the inflatable boat, the hook is hung on the fixed hinge.

6. The inflatable boat according to claim 5, characterized in that, Eight hooks are arranged, and every four hooks are arranged in sequence on one side of the hull.

7. The inflatable boat according to claim 1, characterized in that, Six connecting grooves are arranged, and every three connecting grooves are arranged in sequence on one side of the support column.

8. The inflatable boat according to claim 1, characterized in that, The hull includes a head and a tail, and the projected length on the hull from the end of the connecting plate close to the head of the hull to the end of the connecting plate close to the tail of the hull gradually increases.

9. An assembling method of an inflatable boat including the inflatable boat according to any one of claims 1-8, characterized in that, Comprising: Inflating the hull to an inflated state; Rotating the two connecting plates until the two connecting plates are respectively located on both sides of the support column; Moving the hull above the two connecting plates; Connecting the connecting piece to the connecting part.

10. A folding method of an inflatable boat comprising the inflatable boat according to any one of claims 1-8, characterized in that, Comprising: Deflating the hull to a deflated state; Detaching the connecting piece from the connecting part; Rotating the two connecting plates towards each other until the two connecting plates are in contact.