Multifunctional nautical support

Abstract

The present invention relates to a nautical support mounted on mooring platforms and comprising a generally U-shaped inflatable body made from polyvinyl chloride or totally waterproof rubber fabric, which inflatable body has a straight outer section forming 5 points of stabilisation with respect to the edge of mooring platforms and / or vessels, as well as anchoring points distributed along the inflatable body formed by metal loops, reinforcement loops and at least three Velcro loops for anchoring elastic straps and ropes.

Description

[0001] "MULTIFUNCTIONAL NAUTICAL SUPPORT"

[0002] TECHNICAL FIELD

[0003] The present invention patent deals with a multifunctional nautical support of the type used in the nautical leisure sector for parking and docking watercraft, boards and similar items such as electric surfboards, stand-up paddleboards or similar products, given that it is comprised of a 'U' shaped buoy with a straight end section that results in greater contact of the surface of the support in relation to the docking location, providing greater stability in relation to the rocking generated by the tide or current. Furthermore, said nautical support is also designed to act as a buoy to aid fishing and spearfishing, since it provides anchoring points that enable the mounting of various equipment and tools, and finally, it can act as a leisure buoy because it has a support base that configures a seat for the user, resulting in a unique and versatile product that meets the diverse needs of users in the nautical sector.

[0004] HISTORY OF THE TECHNIQUE

[0005] In the nautical industry, it's common to find various types of docks, including mooring platforms, mounted on the rear of a boat and designed to accommodate watercraft such as jet skis, inflatable boats, or paddleboards. They provide a safe and stable place to store and access this equipment.

[0006] Currently, there are several companies on the market dedicated to manufacturing these mooring platforms, which come in a variety of shapes, such as T-shaped platforms that form side tracks designed to directly accommodate watercraft, inflatable buoys (BF) with a 'U' shaped body (21) or similar.

[0007] Inflatable buoys (BF), also known as nautical supports, are designed to accommodate small vehicles such as electric underwater scooters, electric surfboards, and other similar equipment. They are generally made of plastic in a 'U' shape, comprising a pair of straight sections (BF1) / (BF1') interconnected by an extreme arched portion (BF2). These straight sections (BF1) / (BF1') are also interconnected by a central base (BF3) comprising a sheet extending from the measured portion of the sections (BF1) / (BF1') to the inner peripheral edge of the extreme arched portion (BF2) designed to support an electric underwater scooter or other water vehicles. Said buoy (BF) provides three anchoring points comprised of hooks (gl), (g2) and (g3) distributed on the lateral and external edges of the straight sections (BF1) / (BF1') and the central portion of the arch (BF2).

[0008] Inflatable buoys are primarily intended for safe storage of equipment in the water, meaning that for other water activities, such as sport fishing, diving, and similar activities, users must store their equipment on the main vessel. This is because these buoys lack the necessary anchorages for tools and accessories for these additional activities, resulting in the purchase of several different products and, consequently, an increased amount of equipment on the vessel.

[0009] Another drawback related to these inflatable buoys is that, due to their "U" shape, the extreme transverse arched portion, when anchored at the rear of the boat, near the platform, does not provide a flat area for stabilization, which can cause rocking depending on the tide. This can result in a lack of stability, especially with the presence of several floating objects around the vessel, becoming a problematic situation, especially when a long object, such as a stand-up paddleboard, considerably extends beyond the buoy's limits.

[0010] Another unfavorable issue is the fact that the base or central blanket designed to support watercraft is not suitable for a person of average weight to sit on, since the base extends to the transverse portion in an arch, creating a pocket of water that generates resistance to locomotion if the user needs to use their arms to move.

[0011] Another important aspect to consider is that the buoys connected to the aforementioned platforms lack any reflective markings, vibrant colors, or other safety features. These features are mandatory in the nautical industry to provide visibility to the product. Therefore, given the intense traffic of vessels in close proximity, the absence of such safety measures poses a serious risk of serious accidents.

[0012] ANALYSIS OF THE STATE OF THE TECHNIQUE

[0013] A search of specialized databases uncovered documents relating to multifunctional nautical supports, such as document no. GB201615939A, which deals with a docking station for waterborne inflatable motorized devices. It includes an inflatable tube configurable to form an open area for receiving a waterborne motorized device such as a seabob. The inflatable tube, with a substantially U- or V-shaped design, is used as an inflatable docking station for the waterborne motorized device. According to the drawings, it can be individually configured and shaped to fit any size of seabob, jet ski, and stand-up jet ski.The inflatable tube is anchored to a platform configured for use with water-based motorized device docking stations, includes an inflation valve, a pressure release valve, provides for a ballast bag with waste bin attached to the floor area and configured for stabilization.

[0014] Document No. US2007181050A1 describes an inflatable mooring station adapted for use with a fixed or floating platform extending over a body of water. The mooring station is coupled to the platform and designed to hold a watercraft in a generally stationary position relative to the platform. The mooring station includes a floating, inflatable body and at least one line tie located on the inflatable body. A mooring line is attached at one end to the line tie and at its opposite end to the platform to secure the inflatable body to the platform.

[0015] Thus, it is a fact that the documents cited in the paragraphs above, despite belonging to the same field of application, are designed only for anchoring the aforementioned aquatic vehicles, and do not present any of the characteristics of the object now being improved, thus ensuring that it meets the legal requirements for patentability.

[0016] OBJECTIVES OF THE INVENTION

[0017] The objective of the present invention is to present a multifunctional nautical support that can be used as a docking support for water vehicles such as electric foils, jet surfers, sea boats, stand-up paddleboards, water bikes, electric boards, among others, considering that the floating body provides an extreme straight section of contact and stability in relation to the docking location of any rear or side platform of the vessels or docks, making its use stable and controllable.

[0018] The objective of the present invention is to present a multifunctional nautical support that can be used as a buoy to aid fishing and underwater hunting, given that it includes anchoring points that enable the assembly of equipment and tools for various types of aquatic activities, as well as being able to be used as a leisure buoy, given that it provides a support base with a cutout for water drainage and that provides a comfortable and stable seat for the user so that the user can sit comfortably and rest their back against the front part of the product.

[0019] Another objective of the present invention is to present a multifunctional nautical support that also includes reflective strips, in order to provide protection to users with or without equipment, especially at night, since the light from boats, jet skis, among others, or even ambient light reflects on this material, making it easier to see and allowing night use with extreme safety, being able to be identified from a distance, thus preventing accidents and collisions.

[0020] Another objective of the present invention is to present a multifunctional nautical support that aims to combine numerous functions in a single product, providing greater practicality and safety to the user, in addition to saving financial resources, as it finds in a single product everything needed to carry out various aquatic activities.

[0021] Another objective of the present invention is to present a multifunctional nautical support that, when used for spearfishing, can be moved to the diving spot with the aid of electric boards with and / or without foils, enabling an innovative way to practice multiple activities using a single auxiliary product. Another objective of the present invention is to present a multifunctional nautical support that can be folded and stored in a small waterproof bag.

[0022] Another objective of the present invention is to present a multifunctional nautical support that can receive a whistle fixed to the support, used when signaling in emergencies and warning nearby vessels is necessary.

[0023] DESCRIPTION OF FIGURES

[0024] To complement this description in order to obtain a better understanding of the characteristics of the present invention and in accordance with a preferred practical embodiment thereof, the attached description is accompanied by a set of drawings, where, in an exemplary, although not limitative manner, its operation is represented: figure 1 illustrates a schematic view of a buoy for anchoring small watercraft and provided for in the state of the art; figure 2 represents a perspective view of the multifunctional nautical support in question; figure 3 reveals a top view of the multifunctional nautical support; figure 4 reveals a bottom view of the multifunctional nautical support; figure 5 shows a schematic view of the support coupled to an anchoring dock with a board attached, illustrating it in the anchoring mode; figure 6 illustrates a schematic view of the support in the buoy mode for aiding fishing and underwater hunting with a tool support equipped with a paddle;Figure 7 shows a schematic view of the support in the buoy mode to assist fishing and underwater hunting, with a harpoon attached to one of the sides of the support; Figure 8 reveals a schematic view of the support in the leisure buoy mode, illustrating how the user remains on the buoy.;

[0025] DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE OBJECT

[0026] The present invention patent refers to the "MULTIFUNCTIONAL NAUTICAL SUPPORT", nautical support (10) mounted on mooring platforms (PA) and comprised of an inflatable body (11) with an ordinarily 'U' shape that comprises an extreme section (11A) connected by members (11B) / (11C) equipped with a filling valve (llbl) / (llcl).

[0027] Said members (11B) / (11C) are interconnected by a base (11D) that receives the anchoring of small aquatic vehicles (AV) such as electric boards, 'seabob', 'stand-up' among others.

[0028] According to the present invention, said multifunctional nautical support (10) is made of polyvinyl chloride or fully waterproof rubber fabric whose inflatable body (11) provides a rectilinear end section (11A) configuring a stabilization point (PE1) in relation to the edge (PAI) of mooring platforms (PA) and / or vessels (not illustrated), as well as integrating anchoring points distributed along the inflatable body (11) formed by metal straps (Ha6), (lla3), (llb2) and (llc2) for mooring various tools such as rope (CD) or other (not illustrated), reinforcement straps (Ila4) / (lla5) and at least three Velcro straps (11b4) for anchoring elastic straps (TE) and rope (CD), while the opposite member (11C) integrates a pair of straps (llc4), each with a tightening regulator (llc5).The support base (11 D) arranged between the members (llb) / (llc) is maintained with a distance (Dl) equivalent to 20 cm in relation to the section (11A) configuring a span (V2) and seat (lldl) with a support capacity of up to 90 kg of the support (10), which also receives a side seam (lie) in reflective material and applied to the surface of the members (11B) / (11C) to signal the support (10).

[0029] Each metal handle (Ila6), (lla3), (llb2) and (llc2) is arranged at specific points on the inflatable body (11) of the support (10), with the metal handle (Ha6) arranged in the central and upper portion of the section (11A) for mooring the rope (CD) or other means of fixing the support (10) to the base of the boat or mooring platforms (PA); the handle (Ha3) is provided in the middle portion and lower face of the section (11A) for anchoring the diver (not illustrated) for underwater hunting activities, enabling their movement while carrying the support (10) as an auxiliary point.

[0030] The metal handles (Hb2) and (llc2), in turn, are mounted on the inner face of the members (11B) / (11C) parallel to the handles (Ilb3) / (llc3), for fixing the nautical products (not illustrated).

[0031] Said reinforcement straps (Ha4) and (Ha5) are mounted at each vertex of the section (11A) and have an ordinarily trapezoidal shape, extending from the outer edge to the upper portion of the support (10), with aluminum rings (Ila4') / (lla5') or other similar material at the end. The velcro straps (Hb4) are provided on the lateral portion of the member (11B), one of which is intended to support the rope (CD) for fixing the support (10) to the boat or platform (PA), and the others to store the elastic straps (TE) of the support (10).

[0032] The member (11C) of the nautical support (10) includes a pair of straps (llc4), each with a tightening regulator (llc5) that enable the storage of an oar (RM) or harpoon (AP) when using the buoy modality (M2) to aid fishing and underwater hunting.

[0033] The support base (11D) has a lower face equipped with velcro tape (Hd2) for attaching the lead block (Hd3) which prevents the support (10) from turning and rotating in extreme conditions.

[0034] Said multifunctional nautical support (10) can be used in the mooring support (Ml) mode (see figure 5) configured to receive aquatic vehicles (VA) anchored in the gap (V) of the support (10); buoy mode to aid fishing and underwater hunting (M2) (see figures 6 and 7) configured to install tools in one of the handles (Ha3) / (llb2) / (llc2) / (lla4) / (lla5) and elastic straps (llc5) according to the need; and leisure buoy mode (M3) (see figure 8) comprised of the use of the support base (11D) as a seat (lldl).

[0035] The multifunctional nautical support (10) can be fixed to a boat or platform (PA), as well as being able to be moved to a diving or exploration site with the aid of an electric board (not illustrated) or other suitable vehicle, as well as being able to receive a whistle (AP) and an internal basket (CT) arranged in a section (11A) and comprised of mesh or other suitable material for storing a remote control (CR) or other similar object.

[0036] It is true that when the present invention is put into practice, modifications may be introduced with regard to certain details of construction and shape, without this implying a departure from the fundamental principles that are clearly substantiated in the claims framework, thus being understood that the terminology used was not intended to be limiting. CLAIMS

[0037] 1) "MULTIFUNCTIONAL NAUTICAL SUPPORT", nautical support (10) mounted on mooring platforms (PA) and comprised of an inflatable body (11) with a typically 'U' shape that comprises an extreme section (11A) connected by members (11B) / (11C) equipped with a filling valve (llbl) / (llcl); said members (11B) / (11C) are interconnected by a base (11D) that receives the anchoring of small aquatic vehicles (VA) such as 'seabob', 'stand-up', electric boards, among others;characterized in that the multifunctional nautical support (10) is made of polyvinyl chloride or waterproof rubber fabric whose inflatable body (11) provides a rectilinear end section (11A) configuring a stabilization point (PE1) in relation to the edge (PAI) of mooring platforms (PA) and / or vessels, as well as integrating anchoring points distributed along the inflatable body (11) formed by metal straps (Ha6), (Ha3), (1 lb2) and (llc2) for mooring various tools such as rope (CD) or, reinforcement straps (Ila4) / (lla5) and at least three Velcro straps (Hb4) for anchoring elastic straps (TE) and rope (CD), while the opposite member (11C) integrates a pair of straps (1 lc4), each with a tightening regulator (llc5); the support base (11D) arranged between the members (llb) / (llc) is maintained at a distance (Dl) equivalent to 20 cm in relation to the section (11A) configuring span (V2) and seat (lldl);a side seam (lie) made of reflective material is applied to the surface of the limbs (11B) / (11C);

[0038] 2) "MULTIFUNCTIONAL NAUTICAL SUPPORT", according to claim 1, characterized in that a metal handle (Ha6) is arranged in the central and upper portion of the section (11A) for mooring rope (CD) or other means of fixing the support (10) to the base of the boat or mooring platforms (PA), while the handle (Ha3) is provided in the median portion and lower face of the section (11A) for anchoring the diver; the metal handles (Hb2) and (1 lc2), in turn, are mounted on the inner face of the members (11B) / (11C) parallel to the handles (Ilb2) / (llc2); said reinforcement handles (Ha4) and (Ha5) are mounted on each vertex of the section (11A) and have an ordinarily trapezoidal shape, extending from the outer edge to the upper portion of the support (10), with aluminum rings (Ila4') / (lla5'); the velcro straps (Hb4) are provided on the lateral portion of the limb (11B).

[0039] 3) "MULTIFUNCTIONAL NAUTICAL SUPPORT", according to claim 1, characterized in that the support base (11D) has a lower face equipped with a velcro tape (Hd2) for fixing a lead block (Hd3). 4) "MULTIFUNCTIONAL NAUTICAL SUPPORT", according to claims

[0040] 1 and 3, characterized by the seat (lldl) formed by a support base (11D) having a support capacity of up to 90 kg of the support (10).

[0041] 5) "MULTIFUNCTIONAL NAUTICAL SUPPORT", according to claim 1, characterized in that the nautical support (10) receives a whistle (AP) and an internal basket (CT) arranged in a section (11A) and comprised of mesh or other material suitable for storing a remote control (CR) or other similar object.

[0042] "MULTIFUNCTIONAL NAUTICAL SUPPORT".

[0043] This is a nautical support mounted on mooring platforms and comprised of an inflatable body with a typically 'U' shape made of polyvinyl chloride or fully waterproof rubber fabric, the inflatable body of which provides a straight end section configuring a stabilization point in relation to the edge of mooring platforms and / or vessels, as well as integrating anchoring points distributed along the inflatable body formed by metal handles, reinforcement handles and at least three Velcro handles for anchoring elastic straps and rope.

Claims

REQUEST TIPS 1) "MULTIFUNCTIONAL NAUTICAL SUPPORT", nautical support (10) mounted on mooring platforms (PA) and comprised of an inflatable body (11) with a typically 'U' shape that comprises an extreme section (11A) connected by members (11B) / (11C) equipped with a filling valve (llbl) / (llcl); said members (11B) / (11C) are interconnected by a base (11D) that receives the anchoring of small aquatic vehicles (VA) such as 'seabob', 'stand-up', electric boards, among others;characterized in that the multifunctional nautical support (10) is made of polyvinyl chloride or waterproof rubber fabric whose inflatable body (11) provides a straight extreme section (11A) configuring a stabilization point (PE1) in relation to the edge (PAI) of mooring platforms (PA) and / or vessels, as well as integrating anchoring points distributed along the inflatable body (11) formed by metal straps (Ha6), (Ha3), (llb2) and (llc2) for mooring various tools such as rope (CD) or, reinforcement straps (Ila4) / (lla5) and at least three Velcro straps (llb4) for anchoring elastic straps (TE) and rope (CD), while the opposite member (11C) integrates a pair of straps (llc4), each with a tightening regulator (llc5); the support base (11D) arranged between the members (llb) / (llc) is maintained with a distance (Dl) equivalent to 20 cm in relation to the section (11A) configuring span (V2) and seat (lldl);on the surface of the limbs (11B) / (11C) a side seam (lie) in reflective material is applied; 2) "MULTIFUNCTIONAL NAUTICAL SUPPORT", according to claim 1, characterized in that a metal handle (Ha6) is arranged in the central and upper portion of the section (11A) for mooring a rope (CD) or other means of fixing the support (10) to the base of the boat or mooring platforms (PA), while the handle (lla3) is provided in the median portion and lower face of the section (11A) for anchoring the diver; the metal handles (Hb2) and (llc2), in turn, are mounted on the inner face of the members (11B) / (11C) parallel to the handles (Ilb2) / (llc2); said reinforcement handles (lla4) and (Ha5) are mounted on each vertex of the section (11A) and have an ordinarily trapezoidal shape, extending from the outer edge to the upper portion of the support (10), with aluminum rings (Ila4') / (lla5'); the velcro handles (llb4) are provided on the lateral portion of the member (11B). 3) "MULTIFUNCTIONAL NAUTICAL SUPPORT", according to claim 1, characterized in that the support base (11D) has a lower face equipped with a velcro tape (lld2) for fixing a lead block (Hd3). 4) "MULTIFUNCTIONAL NAUTICAL SUPPORT", according to claims 1 and 3, characterized by a seat (lldl) formed by a support base (11D) with a support capacity of up to 90 kg of the support (10). 5) "MULTIFUNCTIONAL NAUTICAL SUPPORT", according to the claim 1, characterized by a nautical support (10) receiving a whistle (AP) and an internal basket (CT) arranged in a section (11A) and comprised of mesh or other material suitable for storing a remote control (CR) or other similar object.

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