boat door

Abstract

Boat door (1) consisting of: - a box-shaped, hollow body (2), - closure means (3) arranged inside said box-shaped body (2) and comprising a pivot element (31) and at least one lever (32) hinged to said pivot element (31), said pivot element (31) having a cavity, - a handle (4) which protrudes at least partially from the box-shaped body (2) and is operatively connected to the closure means (3), wherein the handle (4) is suitable for moving the closure means (3) with respect to the box-shaped body (2), and wherein the handle (4) comprises a bushing (41) which engages internally with the cavity of the pivot element (31), and a pin (42) which has a main development axis (X) and is configured to fit stably into the bushing (41) such that rotation of the pin (42) about the axis (X) corresponds to rotation of the bushing (41) and of the at least one lever (32).

Description

[0001] The present invention relates to a boat door. In particular, the present invention relates to a door for use outside and inside a vessel.

[0002] In detail, the boat door according to the invention is weatherproof or at least “weathertight”, ie impermeable to weather influences.

[0003] In particular, the present invention relates to a boat door for "fireproof" applications.

[0004] A fire door is a door that provides fire protection.

[0005] Today, boat doors for exterior or interior use are known, consisting of a main panel, usually made of aluminum, hinged to a corresponding frame attached to the boat.

[0006] To open and close, common doors have a handle connected to a mechanism located inside the door leaf itself, which serves to move the so-called sword elements or more generally locking points and, if present, the bolt.

[0007] The well-known boat doors have a handle that is attached to the plate and to the plate's opening / closing mechanism by means of a screw and a bolt.

[0008] The well-known boat doors offer a good solution, but are certainly not without disadvantages.

[0009] A first disadvantage of the known doors is that they do not always have a sufficiently stable structure to withstand the vibrations typically occurring during navigation at sea.

[0010] In fact, the known means for connecting the handle to the plate and to the means for closing / opening the plate itself do not ensure sufficient stability of the components.

[0011] Another disadvantage of conventional doors is that they are often loud and disturbing.

[0012] This is generally due to impacts between the components of the door itself and usually due to inadequate response to vibrations from the external environment.

[0013] Another disadvantage of conventional doors is that they do not always guarantee optimal operating behavior.

[0014] Another disadvantage of conventional doors is that they are often subject to excessive wear and tear problems.

[0015] It is therefore an object of the present invention to provide a boat door which can solve the aforementioned disadvantages of the prior art.

[0016] Another object of the present invention is to provide a boat door that ensures optimal and efficient use.

[0017] Another object of the present invention is to provide a boat door that is simple and practical to manufacture.

[0018] Another object of the present invention is to provide a boat door having a solid and stable structure.

[0019] The technical features of the boat door which is the subject of this invention can be clearly derived from the content of the following claims in accordance with the above-mentioned objects.

[0020] The advantages of the present invention will also become apparent from the following detailed description, made with reference to the accompanying drawings, which show purely illustrative and non-limiting forms of a boat door, in which: - Fig. 1 shows a first schematic side view in perspective top view of a partial section of the boat door according to the present invention, and - Fig. 2 shows a second schematic side view in perspective top view of a partial section of the boat door according to the present invention.

[0021] With reference to the accompanying figures, reference number 1 designates a boat door according to the present invention, hereinafter also referred to simply as “door 1”.

[0022] The door 1, which is the subject of the present invention, consists of a box-shaped body 2.

[0023] This box-shaped body 2 is hollow inside.

[0024] This allows the box-shaped body 2 to accommodate all the reinforcement angles and all the mechanisms required to open / close the door 1 itself.

[0025] It is understood that the shape of the box-shaped body 2 may also deviate from the shape of a regular parallelepiped, since the invention can be installed in any door geometry. The door 1 has closure means 3 arranged inside the box-shaped body 2.

[0026] Closing means 3 are understood to mean means designed to close / open the door 1 which is the subject of the present invention.

[0027] Such closure means 3 comprise a pivot point element 31 and at least one lever 32 which is rotatably mounted on the pivot point element 31 itself.

[0028] The pivot point element 31 has a cavity.

[0029] The door 1, which is the subject of the present invention, has a handle 4 which protrudes at least partially from the box-shaped body 2.

[0030] The handle 4 is in operative connection with the locking means 3.

[0031] The handle 4 is intended to move the closure means 3 relative to the box-shaped body.

[0032] The handle 4 has a bushing 41 which engages internally into the cavity on the pivot point element 31.

[0033] The handle 4 also includes a pin 42 with a main development axis X.

[0034] The pin 42 is configured to fit stably into the socket 41 such that rotation of the pin 42 about the X-axis corresponds to rotation of the socket 42 and the above-mentioned at least one lever.

[0035] Essentially, this rotation of pin 42 enables the locking / unlocking of a lock. Advantageously, bushing 41 has an internal thread.

[0036] Furthermore, the pin 42 advantageously has at least one threaded portion in order to engage with the internal thread of the bushing 41 when screwing in / out.

[0037] This enables a stable fixation of the pin 42 to the bushing 41 and thus to the closure means 3.

[0038] Such a structure allows for optimal resistance to vibrations caused by the external environment and avoids unwanted vibrations of the components that could lead to impacts between the components and thus to noise and wear disturbances.

[0039] The structure of the door 1, which is the subject of the present invention, and the particular arrangement and method of fixing the pin 42 also make it possible to limit the thickness of the door 1 itself by limiting its weight.

[0040] Advantageously, the door 1 comprises a locking element for locking the pin 42 relative to the socket 41.

[0041] Advantageously, such a locking element comprises a Seeger.

[0042] Advantageously, the bushing 41 is made of bronze.

[0043] Alternatively, the bushing 41 can also be made of PEEK, i.e. polyetheretherketone.

[0044] PEEK is a highly heat-resistant plastic that retains its mechanical strength properties even when exposed to high temperatures for hours, making it ideal for use inside a fire-resistant boat door.

[0045] Advantageously, the pin 42 has a T-shape.

[0046] Advantageously, the box-shaped body 2 is made of aluminum or steel.

[0047] Advantageously, the handle 4 also comprises a lock arranged in line with the handle itself and suitable for blocking the movement of the handle 4 itself.

[0048] The boat door which is the subject of the present invention solves the disadvantages of the prior art and achieves important advantages.

[0049] A first advantage of the boat door subject of the present invention is that it ensures optimal vibration damping and prevents unwanted impacts between the door components.

[0050] A further advantage of the boat door according to the invention is that it ensures noise reduction or suppression.

[0051] Another advantage of the boat door that is the subject of the present invention is that it greatly limits the effects of wear and tear and keeps the components in optimal condition over long periods of time.

[0052] Another advantage of the boat door which is the subject of the present invention is that it is easy to manufacture.

[0053] Another advantage of the boat door that is the subject of the present invention is that it ensures optimal efficiency while allowing a reduction in the weight of the components compared to known doors.

Claims

[1] Boat door (1) consisting of: - a box-shaped, hollow body (2), - closure means (3) arranged inside said box-shaped body (2) and comprising a pivot element (31) and at least one lever (32) hinged to said pivot element (31), said pivot element (31) having a cavity, - a handle (4) which protrudes at least partially from the box-shaped body (2) and is operatively connected to the closure means (3), wherein the handle (4) is suitable for moving the closure means (3) with respect to the box-shaped body (2), and wherein the handle (4) comprises a bushing (41) which engages internally with the cavity of the pivot element (31), and a pin (42) which has a main development axis (X) and is configured to fit stably into the bushing (41) such that rotation of the pin (42) about the axis (X) corresponds to rotation of the bushing (41) and of the at least one lever (32). [2] Door (1) according to the preceding claim, characterized by that the bushing (41) has an internal thread. [3] Door (1) according to the preceding claim, characterized bythat the pin (42) has at least one threaded section in order to engage in the internal thread of the bushing (41) when screwing in / unscrewing. [4] Door (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by that the bushing (41) is made of bronze. [5] Door (1) according to one of the preceding claims 1 to 3, characterized by that the bushing (41) is made of PEEK, ie polyetheretherketone. [6] Door (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by that the pin (42) has a T-shape. [7] Door (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by that it comprises a locking element of the pin (42) with respect to the socket (41). [8] Door (1) according to the preceding claim, characterized by that the locking element comprises a Seeger. [9] Door (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by that the box-shaped body (2) is made of aluminum or steel. [10] Door (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by that the handle (4) comprises a lock arranged in line with the handle itself and capable of blocking the movement of the handle (4) itself.

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