Accessory Platform Assembly for a Kayak
a technology for accessorizing platforms and kayaks, which is applied in the field of accessorizing platforms, can solve the problems of not being able to easily adapt to other uses, not having a large amount of storage space for kayaks, and not being able to bring along pets, etc., and achieves the effect of increasing the stability of the kayak
Inactive Publication Date: 2009-01-29
BOELRYK BART
View PDF5 Cites 8 Cited by
- Summary
- Abstract
- Description
- Claims
- Application Information
AI Technical Summary
Benefits of technology
Enhances the versatility of kayaks by providing additional storage and stability, enabling safe transport of pets and use for multiple activities without compromising paddling ease, with the outrigger improving stability in windy and sea conditions.
Problems solved by technology
Kayaks have long been used for transporting people as they are highly manoeuvrable, however kayaks generally do not have a large amount of storage space.
It is also not easily possible to bring along pets, such as dogs, in a kayak, especially a sea kayak having a closed-cockpit, as there is no place for the animal to be safely placed.
In addition, kayaks are not easily adaptable for other uses such as being used as a platform for swimming, diving or fishing.
Method used
the structure of the environmentally friendly knitted fabric provided by the present invention; figure 2 Flow chart of the yarn wrapping machine for environmentally friendly knitted fabrics and storage devices; image 3 Is the parameter map of the yarn covering machine
View moreImage
Smart Image Click on the blue labels to locate them in the text.
Smart ImageViewing Examples
Examples
Experimental program
Comparison scheme
Effect test
Embodiment Construction
[0035]A first preferred embodiment of an accessory platform assembly of the present invention is illustrated in FIG. 1 generally indicated by the numeral 10 attached to a kayak 12. Kayak 12 has a kayak deck 14 which defines the upper surface of the kayak 12. A cockpit opening 16 in the deck 14 allows for the user to enter into the kayak 12. Kayak 12 illustrated in FIG. 1 is a sea kayak which is generally provided with storage compartments which are sealed with storage compartment covers 18. Typically a sea kayak will be provided with both fore and aft such storage compartments.
[0036]The accessory platform assembly 10 is attached to the deck 14 of the kayak 12 to the aft of the cockpit opening 16. The accessory platform assembly 10 has a platform 20 which can be used for many purposes. As illustrated in FIG. 1, platform 20 can allow a dog owner to take their dog with them on sea kayak excursions without the balance of the boat being upset when the dog changes positions. Alternatively...
the structure of the environmentally friendly knitted fabric provided by the present invention; figure 2 Flow chart of the yarn wrapping machine for environmentally friendly knitted fabrics and storage devices; image 3 Is the parameter map of the yarn covering machine
Login to View More PUM
Login to View More Abstract
The present invention is directed to an accessory platform assembly for attachment to kayak. The assembly comprises attachment means for attaching the assembly to the deck of a kayak, a frame attached to the attachment means, the frame holding a platform and allowing the platform to be moved from a closed position to an open position whereby in the open position the deck of the kayak lying below the platform in the closed position is exposed. The assembly optionally includes an outrigger assembly comprising parallel arms attached at one end to the attachment means and having an outrigger floatation device attached to an opposite end of the arms spaced away from the kayak to provide increased stability to the kayak.
Description
FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0001]The present invention is directed to an accessory platform for attachment to a kayak, in particular to an accessory platform which can be moved from an open to a closed position to allow for access to the kayak deck in the open position.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]Kayaks have long been used for transporting people as they are highly manoeuvrable, however kayaks generally do not have a large amount of storage space. It is also not easily possible to bring along pets, such as dogs, in a kayak, especially a sea kayak having a closed-cockpit, as there is no place for the animal to be safely placed. In addition, kayaks are not easily adaptable for other uses such as being used as a platform for swimming, diving or fishing.[0003]There have been many attempts in the past to increase the versatility of a kayak by providing accessories for the kayak. For example, U.S. Pat. No. 6,457,430 issued Oct. 1, 2002 to Drabkin describes a sail kit for a kayak to adapt ...
Claims
the structure of the environmentally friendly knitted fabric provided by the present invention; figure 2 Flow chart of the yarn wrapping machine for environmentally friendly knitted fabrics and storage devices; image 3 Is the parameter map of the yarn covering machine
Login to View More Application Information
Patent Timeline
Login to View More Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): B63B17/00B63B43/14
CPCB63B43/14B63B35/71B63B34/20B63B34/26
Inventor BOELRYK, BART
Owner BOELRYK BART