Electric surfboard structure and assembly device and method including the same

Abstract

The present invention relates to an electric surfboard structure, an assembly device and a method incorporating the same, wherein the electric surfboard structure includes a power section and an inflatable first board body, the power section being configured to provide power, and a first protective device covering a portion of the first board body and connected to the first board body, the first board body having a first opening, the power section being disposed in the first opening. By providing the first protective device, the power section is enclosed by the first board body and the first protective device, thereby preventing the power section from being detached due to a conventional power section being caught in a gap. This allows for various challenging maneuvers using the electric surfboard, avoids damage to the electric surfboard and prevents accidents on the water, and also increases the service life of the electric surfboard.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of surfing equipment, and in particular to an electric surfboard structure and a combined device and method comprising the structure. Background Art

[0002] At present, with the rise of the domestic water entertainment market, electric surfboards have become the first choice for seaside resorts or individual players in water entertainment equipment. Electric surfboards are surfboards powered by lithium batteries. A built-in lithium battery can provide about 1 hour of kinetic energy for the electric motor. The currently driven powered surfboards are mainly electric surfboards. Since the outer shell of the surfboard is mostly a fiber structure, the outer shell is relatively large, so inflatable electric surfboards have been derived. For example, the application number is 202122816451.0, and the name is a fast-inflating electric surfboard, which includes a surfboard and a powertrain. The powertrain is snap-fitted and installed at the tail of the surfboard, and the tail of the surfboard is provided with a notch for snap-fitting and installing the powertrain. However, the above-mentioned fast-inflating electric surfboard has the following problems:

[0003] (1) Since electric surfboards are mostly used for water recreation, users need to perform various difficult maneuvers on the water, such as jumping from the water and spinning. However, after prolonged use, when the height difference between the electric surfboard and the water surface is large, the height difference and the strong impact force of the water surface may cause the power assembly engaged in the notch to be easily disengaged from the notch, thereby damaging the electric surfboard and even causing accidents on the water, posing a threat to the user's personal safety.

[0004] (2) Currently, the board of an electric surfboard can only accommodate one person. When multiple people need to exercise, it is impossible to achieve multiple people's exercise due to the size limitation of the board. This has certain limitations, which will also restrict the development of the market.

[0005] (3) The size of the powertrain is also fixed. This design makes the surfboard body unportable, affecting the customer's experience.

[0006] (4) When multiple people engage in water sports, collisions are inevitable due to operational errors. Conventional surfboards with carbon fiber or plastic shells can easily pose a danger to people participating in water sports when collisions occur. Summary of the Invention

[0007] In view of the above-mentioned shortcomings of the prior art, an object of the present invention is to provide an electric surfboard structure and a combined device and method comprising the structure to solve one or more problems in the prior art.

[0008] To achieve the above object, the technical solution of the present invention is as follows:

[0009] An electric surfboard structure includes a power part and an inflatable first board body, wherein the power part is used to provide power. The electric surfboard structure also includes a first protective device, which can be connected to the first board body. The first board body has a first opening, and the power part is arranged at the first opening.

[0010] Furthermore, the first protection device includes a second body and a first body connected to both ends of the second body, the second body has a first connecting piece, and the first connecting piece is used to merge or separate the first protection device so that the first opening is closed or opened.

[0011] Furthermore, a second opening and at least two second holes are respectively provided on the second body, a third opening is provided on at least one of the first bodies, and at least one of the first bodies has an inclined surface, and an acute angle is formed between the inclined surface and the horizontal plane.

[0012] Furthermore, the power part includes a power source and a driving device connected to the power source, the output end of the driving device is connected to the propeller through a propeller shaft, and the driving device is also connected to the waterproof shell.

[0013] Furthermore, the electric board surfing structure also includes a first shell, and the driving device, controller and propeller are all arranged inside the first shell; a clamping mechanism is provided on the outside of the first shell, and the power source is detachably connected to the first shell through the clamping mechanism.

[0014] Furthermore, the clamping mechanism includes at least two first rods, each of which is connected to the first shell respectively, and the second rod is telescopically arranged in the first rod. Between adjacent second rods, a third rod is also connected to the end of the second rod away from the first rod, and a space for accommodating a power source is formed between adjacent second rods.

[0015] Furthermore, a power source protection shell is provided between adjacent second rod bodies, and the power source protection shell is used to fully or partially cover the power source.

[0016] Furthermore, a cover plate is provided on the first shell, and the cover plate is used to close the first shell.

[0017] Correspondingly, the present invention also provides a combination device, which includes the above-mentioned electric surfboard structure and a second board body connected to the electric surfboard structure, the second board body has a fourth opening, the second protective device is movably arranged on the second board body, the second protective device is the same as the first protective device, a portion of at least two fourth rods abuts against the fourth opening, and another portion of the fourth rod is telescopically connected to the first rod in the electric surfboard.

[0018] Accordingly, the present invention also provides an assembly method using the above-mentioned assembly device, comprising the following steps:

[0019] connecting the power source to the first housing;

[0020] The first plate is partially filled with gas;

[0021] Open the first connecting piece and install the first housing with the power source;

[0022] The first plate is filled with the remaining required gas to fully expand the first plate;

[0023] The second plate body is docked with the first plate body.

[0024] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial technical effects of the present invention are as follows

[0025] (1) The present invention provides a first protective device so that the power part is covered by the first board body and the first protective device, thereby preventing the power part from being separated due to being stuck in the gap as in the traditional case. This allows the electric surfboard to perform various difficult maneuvers, avoids damage to the electric surfboard and avoids accidents on the water, and also increases the service life of the electric surfboard.

[0026] (2) Furthermore, the arrangement of the first rod body and the second rod body can not only clamp the power source to the outside of the first shell, but also realize connection with other rod bodies, thereby realizing the combined use of multiple surfboards, so that the size of the surfboard body is not restricted, and increasing the diversity of surfboards in water entertainment activities.

[0027] (3) Furthermore, the detachable design of the power source combined with the retractable first and second rods allows the size of the power section to be reduced after the power source is removed, thereby increasing the portability of the surfboard and enhancing the user experience.

[0028] (4) Furthermore, the surface of the first body that contacts the water has an inclined surface, forming an acute angle with the horizontal plane. This acute angle increases the contact area between the electric surfboard and the water surface, replaces the traditional fin structure design, improves water maneuverability and recreational safety, and avoids scratches and bumps caused by contact with the fins.

[0029] (5) Furthermore, the present invention adopts an inflatable first board, which can avoid the danger caused by collision of traditional surfboards and improve the safety of entertainment. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0030] Figure 1An axonometric view of an electric surfboard in a first viewing angle in an electric surfboard structure and a combined device and method including the structure according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown.

[0031] Figure 2 An axonometric view of an electric surfboard in an electric surfboard structure and a combined device and method including the structure according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown at a second viewing angle.

[0032] Figure 3 A schematic structural diagram of an electric surfboard structure and a combined device and method including the structure without a board body installed is shown in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0033] Figure 4 Schematic diagram of the enlarged structure at A of the electric surfboard structure and the combined device and method including the structure according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown.

[0034] Figure 5 A schematic diagram of the structure of a driving component and a power component in an electric surfboard structure and a combined device and method including the structure according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown.

[0035] Figure 6 A schematic structural diagram of an electric surfboard structure and a combination device and method including the structure in a first viewing angle is shown in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0036] Figure 7 A schematic structural diagram of an electric surfboard structure and a combination device and method including the structure at a second viewing angle is shown in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0037] Figure 8 Schematic diagram of the enlarged structure of the electric surfboard structure and the combined device and method including the structure at B according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown.

[0038] Figure 9 A schematic diagram of a propeller in an electric surfboard structure and a combined device and method including the structure according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown.

[0039] Figure 10 A front view of an electric surfboard structure and a combined device and method including the structure according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown.

[0040] Figure 11 A side view of an electric surfboard structure and a combined device and method including the structure according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown.

[0041] Figure 12 A schematic diagram of a first embodiment of a power source protective shell 306 in an electric surfboard structure and a combined device and method including the structure according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown.

[0042] Figure 13 A schematic diagram of a second embodiment of the power source protection shell 306 in the electric surfboard structure and the combined device and method including the structure according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown.

[0043] Reference numerals in the accompanying drawings: 1. first plate; 100. first opening; 2. first protective device; 200. first body; 201. water inlet; 202. second opening; 203. second body; 204. groove; 205. first hole; 206. first connector; 207. zipper; 208. third opening; 3. power device; 300. water outlet; 3010. mounting cavity; 301. first housing; 302. first rod; 303. second rod; 304. power source ; 305, second connecting piece; 306, power source protective shell; 3060, second shell; 3061, third shell; 3062, fourth shell; 3063, fifth shell; 307, cover plate; 308, third rod; 400, drive device; 401, controller; 402, propeller shaft; 403, waterproof shell; 404, propeller; 5, second plate; 500, fourth opening; 501, fourth rod; 6, third connecting piece; 7, second protective device. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0044] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the present invention more clearly understood, the following description further details the electric surfboard structure, assembly device, and method comprising the same, as described herein, in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments. The advantages and features of the present invention will become more apparent from the following description. It should be noted that the drawings are simplified and not to exact scale, and are intended solely to facilitate and clearly illustrate the objectives of the embodiments of the present invention. Please refer to the drawings to make the objectives, features, and advantages of the present invention more readily understood. It should be noted that the structures, proportions, and sizes illustrated in the drawings in this specification are intended solely to facilitate understanding and reading by those skilled in the art, and are not intended to limit the implementation of the present invention. Therefore, they have no substantial technical significance. Any structural modifications, changes in proportions, or adjustments in size, provided they do not affect the efficacy and objectives of the present invention, shall still fall within the scope of the technical content disclosed herein.

[0045] Please refer to Figure 1 The electric surfboard structure includes a power part and an inflatable first board body 1, wherein the power part is used to provide power to move the first board body 1.

[0046] For further information, please refer to Figure 1The electric surfboard structure further includes a first protective device 2, which is connected to the first board body 1. The first board body 1 has a first opening 100, and the power part is arranged in the first opening 100. The first protective device 2 and the first board body 1 jointly cover the power part, so that when the user of the electric surfboard performs difficult movements, the power part is not easily separated from the first board body 1, thereby effectively extending the service life of the electric surfboard, reducing accidents, and improving safety in use.

[0047] Specifically, the specific structure of the first protection device 2 is as follows:

[0048] Please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 The first protective device 2 includes a second body 203 and a first body 200 connected to both ends of the second body 203. The second body 203 is a rectangular structure arranged in a vertical direction. The second body 203 is arranged along the length direction of the first plate 1. A first connecting member is arranged on the second body 203. The first connecting member 206 is used to merge or separate the first protective device so that the first opening 100 is closed or opened.

[0049] Preferably, in the electric surfboard structure of this embodiment, the connecting member is preferably a zipper 207, through which the first protective device 2 can be opened or closed, so that the upper and lower halves of the second body 203 are separated and the power part can be inserted.

[0050] For further information, please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 The second body 203 is provided with a second opening 202 and at least two second holes 205. Preferably, there are four second holes 205 distributed around the second body 203. The second opening 202 is used to arrange the water outlet 303. The second hole 202 is used to insert the fourth rod 501 of the other electric surfboard when two electric surfboards are docked. The details will be described in detail during assembly.

[0051] For further information, please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 , grooves 204 for connecting to the first plate body 1 are also provided on the left and right sides of the second body 203. The opening of the first opening 100 on the first plate body 1 forms the first plate body 1 into two parts, left and right. The left and right parts of the above-mentioned first plate body 1 are respectively embedded in the grooves 204 and are integrally connected to the first protective device 2.

[0052] For further information, please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2A third opening 208 is further provided on the first body 200 located at the lower half of the first plate 1. The third opening 208 is used to connect to the water inlet 201 to supply water to the propeller 404. Figure 11 The surface of the first body 200 that contacts the water has an inclined surface, forming an acute angle with the lower horizontal surface of the first body 200. This acute angle increases the contact area between the electric surfboard and the water surface, replaces the traditional fin structure design, improves the safety of water entertainment, and avoids scratches and bumps caused by contact with the fins.

[0053] For further information, please refer to Figure 3 、 Figure 4 as well as Figure 5 The power section includes a power source 304 and a drive device 400 connected to the power source. Specifically, the power source 304 includes at least one battery. In the electric surfboard structure described in this embodiment, the battery is preferably two, making the electric surfboard a high-end version. Of course, in other embodiments of the present invention, the battery may be one, making the electric surfboard a low-end version. This is not further limited by the present invention. The drive device 400 is preferably a motor, the output end of which is connected to the propeller 404 via a propeller shaft 402. The drive device 400 is also connected to a waterproof housing 403, which protects the drive device 400 from water ingress.

[0054] For further information, please refer to Figure 3 、 Figure 4 and Figure 5 The electric surfboard structure also includes a first housing 301. A drive device 400, a controller 401, and a propeller 404 are all disposed in an installation cavity 3010 within the first housing 301. A clamping mechanism is disposed on the outside of the first housing 301, and the power source 304 is detachably connected to the outside of the first housing 301 via the clamping mechanism. To ensure the airtightness of the installation cavity 3010, the bottom of the installation cavity 3010 is connected to a waterproof housing 403. The bottom of the waterproof housing 403 has a water inlet 201, through which water is supplied to the propeller 404. The speed and opening and closing of the drive device 400 are controlled by the controller 401. The drive device 400 is powered by the power source 304. When the propeller 404 rotates, water flows in through the water inlet 201 and out through the water outlet 300, providing the first board body 1 with thrust and enabling movement.

[0055] For further information, please refer to Figure 5The clamping mechanism includes at least two first rods 302, each of which is connected to the outside of the first housing 301. Specifically, in the electric surfboard of this embodiment, there are four first rods 302, two on each side of the first housing 301. Second rods 303 are telescopically disposed within the first rods 302. Specifically, the outer diameter of the second rods 303 is smaller than the inner diameter of the first rod 302. The interior of the first rod 302 is hollow, allowing the second rods 303 to move relative to the first rod 302. Space for accommodating the power source 304 is formed between adjacent second rods 303. A third rod 308 is connected between adjacent second rods 303 at the end of the second rod 303 away from the first rod 302. The left and right ends of the third rod 308 are connected to the second rod 303 to form a "U" shape.

[0056] Please refer to Figure 5 and Figure 12 In order to ensure the convenience of installation of the power source 304, a power source protection shell 306 is further provided between adjacent second rod bodies 303. The power source protection shell 306 is used to fully or partially cover the power source 304. Preferably, in the electric surfboard structure of this embodiment, the power source protection shell 306 can be a shell structure with a "U"-shaped cross-section. Specifically, in the electric surfboard of this embodiment, the power source protection shell 306 includes a second shell 3060 and a third shell 3061 connected to the upper and lower ends of the second shell 3060. The third shell 3061 extends along the long side direction of the power source 304. A first space for accommodating the power source is formed between adjacent third shells 3061. The mouth of the first space is close to or away from the first shell 301 (with Figure 12 As shown, the mouth of the first space is opened to the left or right).

[0057] Please refer to Figure 13 In other embodiments of the present invention, the power source protection shell 306 includes a fifth shell 3063 and a fourth shell 3062 connected to the left and right ends of the fifth shell 3063, and a second space for accommodating the power source 304 is formed between adjacent fourth shells 3062. Figure 13 As shown, the mouth of the second space is opened toward the upper part or the lower part.

[0058] Furthermore, in order to ensure the airtightness of the controller 401 and the drive device 400 inside the first shell 301, a cover plate 307 is covered at the mouth of the installation cavity 3010, and the cover plate 307 is tightly connected to the first shell 301. The tightly connected connection ensures the airtightness of the installation cavity 3010, preventing water from entering the drive device 400, controller 401, etc. inside the installation cavity 3010.

[0059] Accordingly, in order to achieve the diversity of water entertainment, please refer to Figure 6 、 Figure 7 and Figure 8 The present invention also provides a combined device, comprising the above-described electric surfboard structure and a second board 5 connected to the electric surfboard structure. Specifically, the structure of the second board 5 is the same as that of the first board 1. The second board 5 has a fourth opening 500. A second protective device 7 covers the second board 5 and is connected to the second board 5. Parts of at least two fourth rods 501 abut against the inner side of the fourth opening 500. Specifically, in this embodiment, the fourth rods 501 are U-shaped and embedded in the fourth opening 500. The outer sides of the fourth rods 501 abut against the inner sidewalls of the fourth opening 500. The end of the fourth rod extending from the second board 5 is telescopically connected to the first rod 302 of the electric surfboard. Similarly, the outer diameter of the fourth rod 501 is smaller than the inner diameter of the first rod 302, thereby ensuring that the fourth rod 501 can be retracted within the first rod 302.

[0060] The following describes in detail the method for assembling the above-mentioned combined device, which includes the following steps:

[0061] Step 1: Connect the power source 304 to the first housing 301. For details, please refer to Figure 5 The second rod 303 is pulled out of the first rod 302, and the power source 304, i.e., two batteries, is stacked and placed between the adjacent second rods 303. The third rod 308 is then pushed, so that the outer side of the third rod 308 contacts the outer side of each battery. This allows the end of each battery closest to the mounting cavity 3010 to abut against the outer side of the first housing 301, thereby securing each battery. Furthermore, each battery can also be placed in the power source protective housing 306.

[0062] Step 2: Filling part of the gas into the interior of the first plate body so that the interior of the first plate body is partially expanded.

[0063] Step 3: Please refer to Figure 2 , open the first connecting member 206, for example Figure 10 As shown, the zipper is opened to open the first opening 100. After the first opening 100 is opened, the first protective device 2 is separated into two parts, the upper and lower parts. At this time, the first shell 301 with the power source 304, the controller 401, and the drive device 400 is inserted into the first opening 100, and then the zipper is closed. The water outlet 300 is exposed from the second opening 202, and the water inlet 201 corresponds to the third opening 208, thereby completing the connection between the power part and the first plate body 1.

[0064] Step 4: Fill the first plate with the remaining required gas to fully expand the first plate 1.

[0065] Step 5: Connect the second plate 5 to the first plate 1. For details, please refer to Figures 1 to 8 The fourth rod 501 extending from the second plate 5 extends into the first hole 205 and into the interior of the first rod 302, thereby achieving the docking of the second plate 5 with the first plate 1. At the same time, to ensure the reliability of the connection between the second plate 5 and the first plate 1, a third connector 6 is provided at the connection between the first plate 1 and the second plate 5. One side of the third connector 6 is connected to the first plate 1, and the other side of the third connector 6 is connected to the second plate 5. After the docking is completed, the combination of the first plate 1 and the second plate 5 can increase the length of the surfboard.

[0066] Accordingly, the electric surfboard can also be reduced in size to improve portability. For details, please refer to Figures 1 to 4 When not in use, first pull out the second rod 303 along the length direction of the power source 304 so that the power source 304 is not clamped by the third rod 308. After taking out the power source, extend each second rod 303 into the first rod 302 to reduce the volume of the power part and make it easier to carry. At the same time, the first plate 1 can be carried after the air is deflated.

[0067] The technical features of the above-mentioned embodiments can be combined arbitrarily. In order to make the description concise, not all possible combinations of the technical features in the above-mentioned embodiments are described. However, as long as there is no contradiction in the combination of these technical features, they should be considered to be within the scope of this specification.

[0068] The above-described embodiments merely illustrate several implementations of the present invention, and while their descriptions are relatively specific and detailed, they should not be construed as limiting the scope of the patent. It should be noted that a person skilled in the art would be able to make numerous variations and improvements without departing from the spirit of the present invention, all of which fall within the scope of protection of the present invention. Therefore, the scope of protection of the patent for this invention shall be determined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A combined device comprising a power unit and an inflatable first plate, wherein the power unit is used to provide power, characterized in that: The combined device includes an electric surfboard structure, the electric surfboard structure further includes a first protective device, the first protective device is connected to the first board body, the first board body has a first opening, and the power part is arranged in the first opening; the combined device also includes a second board body connected to the electric surfboard structure; The first protection device includes a second body and a first body connected to both ends of the second body; the second body is respectively provided with a second opening and at least two second holes, and at least one of the first bodies is provided with a third opening; at least one of the first bodies has an inclined surface, and the inclined surface forms an acute angle with a horizontal plane; The device further comprises a first housing, a clamping mechanism being disposed on an outer side of the first housing, and a power source being detachably connected to the first housing via the clamping mechanism; the clamping mechanism comprising at least two first rods, each of which is connected to the first housing, and a second rod being telescopically disposed within the first rod; The second board body has a fourth opening, and the second protective device is movably arranged on the second board body. The second protective device is the same as the first protective device. Part of at least two fourth rods abut against the fourth opening, and another part of the fourth rod is telescopically connected to the first rod in the electric surfboard.

2. The combination device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The second body has a first connecting piece, and the first connecting piece is used to merge or separate the first protection device so that the first opening is closed or opened.

3. The combination device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The power part includes a power source and a driving device connected to the power source. The output end of the driving device is connected to the propeller through a propeller shaft. The driving device is also connected to the waterproof shell.

4. The combination device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The electric surfboard structure further includes a driving device, a controller and a propeller, all of which are arranged inside the first shell.

5. The combination device according to claim 2, characterized in that: Between adjacent second rods, a third rod is connected to one end of the second rod away from the first rod, and a space for accommodating a power source is formed between adjacent second rods.

6. The combination device according to claim 5, characterized in that: A power source protection shell is further provided between adjacent second rod bodies, and the power source protection shell is used to fully or partially cover the power source.

7. The combination device according to claim 6, characterized in that: A cover plate is further provided on the first shell, and the cover plate is used to close the first shell.

8. An assembly method using the assembly device according to claim 7, characterized in that The steps are as follows: connecting the power source to the first housing; The first plate is partially filled with gas; Open the first connecting piece and install the first housing with the power source; The first plate is filled with the remaining required gas to fully expand the first plate; The second plate body is docked with the first plate body.

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