Floatplane

Abstract

The present application relates to the technical field of water equipment, particularly to a floating body swimmer; comprising a left floating body, a right floating body and at least one front and back guiding mechanism, the left floating body and the right floating body are connected through the front and back guiding mechanism to realize the relative sliding of the left floating body and the right floating body; the left floating body, the right floating body and the front and back guiding mechanism connecting the left floating body and the right floating body are arranged, so that the left floating body and the right floating body can form a large floating body, thereby improving the stability during sliding; in addition, the advancing mode of the left floating body and the right floating body sliding forward alternately is adopted, so that the user can use without professional training, and the use threshold is reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of watercraft technology, and in particular to a floating paddle. Background Technology

[0002] Developing fitness for all is an important way and means to achieve health for all people. It is a basic guarantee for all people to strengthen their physique and enjoy a happy life. In the face of the people’s growing demand for sports and fitness, the general increase in public awareness of sports and fitness, and the significant increase in the number of people participating in physical exercise, fitness equipment and fitness programs are developing rapidly and are diverse in style and type.

[0003] People are increasingly keen to travel or vacation to scenic beaches and lakes, and the variety of water sports and recreational activities is also growing, such as surfing, canoeing, jet skiing, and ferry boating, with water paddleboarding being one of them. Water paddleboarding typically involves a person standing on a paddleboard, connected to a boat via handles and a tow rope, and then towed by a yacht.

[0004] However, paddleboards are highly specialized and difficult for the average person to use for recreational purposes. Moreover, it is quite difficult for a person to propel it forward without any auxiliary tools.

[0005] To address the issue of the highly specialized nature of paddleboards, Chinese invention patent application number 201320323819.2 provides a paddle system comprising a pair of paddle boats and a pair of paddle paddles. Each paddle boat includes a float and foot supports mounted on the float. Each paddle paddle includes a handle and a water-pushing disc located at the lower end of the handle. In use, the user wears one paddle boat on each foot, placing both feet into the foot supports of the pair of paddle boats and securing them with tethers to prevent slippage. Then, each hand holds a paddle paddle, and the user slowly pushes backward using the water-pushing disc, causing the paddle boats to carry them on the water. While this paddle system significantly reduces the specialized nature of paddleboard use, ordinary users still require extensive training to become proficient, and there is a risk of tipping over and causing injury. Therefore, this paddle system is not suitable for recreational fitness use by the general public.

[0006] Therefore, in order to increase the number of sports and fitness options for the general public, it is of great significance to design and develop a water paddle machine suitable for water recreation and fitness. Summary of the Invention

[0007] This invention provides a floating paddleboard to address the problem that existing paddleboards are highly specialized to use, prone to tipping over, and unsuitable for recreational use by the general public.

[0008] To achieve the above functions, the technical solution provided by this invention is as follows:

[0009] A floating paddle includes a left float, a right float, and at least one front and rear guide mechanism, wherein the left float and the right float are connected by the front and rear guide mechanism to achieve relative sliding between the left float and the right float.

[0010] Preferably, the left float and the right float are respectively provided with foot fixing positions.

[0011] Preferably, the front and rear guiding mechanism is a linear guide rail, and the slider and guide rail of the linear guide rail are respectively installed on the left float and the right float.

[0012] Preferably, the tail portions of the left float and the right float are provided with concave cavities.

[0013] Preferably, a stabilizing mechanism is provided below the rear of the left float and the right float;

[0014] The stabilizing mechanism includes a mounting bracket, a one-way movable skid plate, and a fixed stop bar. The one-way movable skid plate is rotatably mounted above the mounting bracket, and the fixed stop bar is fixedly mounted below the mounting bracket.

[0015] Preferably, the foot fixing position is located at the center of gravity of the left float or the right float.

[0016] Preferably, there are two linear guide rails, which are arranged side by side, one above the other.

[0017] Preferably, the stabilizing mechanism further includes a sliding buckle plate, which is slidably connected to the base plate of the bracket, and a spring is provided between the sliding buckle plate and the side of the bracket, the spring being in a pre-compressed state.

[0018] Preferably, the left float and the right float are made of metal, wood, EPP or foamed polypropylene.

[0019] Preferably, the float paddle further includes a locking mechanism, which includes a left connector and a right connector respectively fixedly installed on the left float and the right float. The left connector and the right connector are respectively provided with pin holes, and pins are provided in the pin holes.

[0020] The beneficial effects of this invention are as follows:

[0021] 1. By setting up a left float, a right float, and a front and rear guiding mechanism connecting the left and right floats, the left and right floats can form a large float, thereby improving the stability during sliding; in addition, the left and right floats alternately slide forward, which can be used by users without professional training, thus lowering the threshold for use.

[0022] 2. By setting concave cavities at the tail of the left and right floats, it is beneficial to increase the rear water resistance during paddling, thereby increasing the forward paddling distance and speed of the left and right floats;

[0023] 3. By setting up a stabilizing mechanism, the amplitude of the left and right floats' deviation to the left and right during paddling can be stabilized, thus stabilizing the direction of the left and right floats; at the same time, it can also increase the rear water resistance, thereby increasing the forward paddling distance and speed of the left and right floats; 4. By setting up a sliding buckle, the stabilizing mechanism can be quickly installed and removed. Attached Figure Description

[0024] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this embodiment;

[0025] Figure 2 for Figure 1 Another structural diagram from a different perspective;

[0026] Figure 3 for Figure 1 Another structural diagram from a different perspective;

[0027] Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the stabilizing mechanism;

[0028] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the decomposed stabilizing mechanism. Detailed Implementation

[0029] The following is in conjunction with the appendix Figure 1 To be continued Figure 5 The present invention will be further described as follows:

[0030] like Figure 1 The illustrated float-mounted paddle includes a left float 1, a right float 2, and at least one front-to-back guide mechanism 3. The left float 1 and right float 2 are connected by the front-to-back guide mechanism 3 to achieve relative sliding between them. In this embodiment, the front-to-back guide mechanism 3 uses linear guide rails, with the slider and guide rail of the linear guide rails respectively mounted on the left float 1 and right float 2. To further improve the stability during relative sliding, two linear guide rails are used, arranged side-by-side vertically.

[0031] In this embodiment, the left float 1 and the right float 2 are symmetrical and have similar structures. Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the structure of left float 1 and right float 2 will be explained below using left float 1 as an example.

[0032] The front end of the left float 1 is pointed and relatively thin to reduce water resistance during movement. A foot anchor 4 is provided on the left float 1, located at its center of gravity. In this embodiment, the foot anchor 4 is a recessed cavity for placing the user's foot. Of course, in other embodiments, the foot anchor 4 can also be a strap on the left float 1 for securing the user's foot. A concave cavity 11 is provided at the tail of the left float 1.

[0033] The left float 1 and the right float 2 can be made of materials such as metal, wood, EPP, or foamed polypropylene. Multiple sealed cavities can be incorporated inside the left float 1 and the right float 2 to reduce weight.

[0034] When in use, the user positions both feet using the foot fixing point 4, and then exerts force with the left and right feet to drive the left float 1 and right float 2 to move forward alternately. When the left float 1 or right float 2 moves forward, the right float 2 or left float 1 will move backward. The purpose of setting the concave cavity 11 is to increase the rear resistance, so as to achieve a longer forward movement distance and a shorter backward movement distance, thereby achieving overall forward movement.

[0035] In some embodiments, in order to reduce the extent to which the left float 1 and the right float 2 deviate to the left and right sides during the forward and backward sliding process, and at the same time to further increase the backward resistance, a stabilizing mechanism 5 is provided below the rear of the left float 1 and the right float 2.

[0036] like Figure 3 , Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the stabilizing mechanism 5 includes a mounting bracket 51, a one-way movable skid plate 52, and a fixed stop bar 53. Figure 4 As shown, the mounting bracket 51 includes a base plate 511, a left side plate 512, and a right side plate 513. A rotating shaft 521 is fixedly installed on the one-way movable skid plate 52. Corresponding shaft holes are opened on the left side plate 512 and the right side plate 513. Through the cooperation of the rotating shaft 521 and the shaft holes, the one-way movable skid plate 52 can be rotatably installed on the mounting bracket 51. A fixed stop bar 53 is fixedly installed below the mounting bracket 51. When the left float 1 or the right float 2 moves forward, the one-way movable skid plate 52 will rotate counterclockwise to a roughly horizontal equilibrium state to reduce water resistance. When the left float 1 or the right float 2 moves backward, the one-way movable skid plate 52 will rotate clockwise due to the resistance of the water until it contacts the fixed stop bar 53. At this time, the one-way movable skid plate 52 will be roughly vertical, thereby increasing the rear resistance of the left float 1 or the right float 2.

[0037] The one-way movable water ski 52 is composed of two panels connected at an obtuse angle. It can act as a tail fin, stabilize the left float 1 and right float 2 when they are paddling, and stabilize the direction of the left float 1 and right float 2.

[0038] To facilitate quick assembly and disassembly of the stabilizing mechanism 5 with the left float 1 and right float 2, thereby simplifying replacement and transportation, this invention also includes a quick-locking mechanism 6. The quick-locking mechanism 6 comprises two or more locking connectors 61 and one sliding buckle plate 62. Taking the left float 1 as an example, in this embodiment, the locking connectors 61 are fixedly disposed at the rear end of the bottom surface of the left float 1. Figure 5 As shown, the snap-fit ​​connector 61 includes a snap head 611 and a snap post 612. The snap head 611 is larger than the snap post 612. In this embodiment, both the snap head 611 and the snap post 612 are cylindrical, and the outer diameter of the snap head 611 is larger than the outer diameter of the snap post 612. The snap-fit ​​connector 61 can also be a commercially available welding stud or round-head rivet. Figure 5 As shown, the sliding buckle plate 62 has two oblong holes A621 in its middle. The sliding buckle plate 62 is connected to the base plate 511 of the mounting bracket 51 through the oblong holes A621 and rivets A7. Since there is a gap between the base plate 511, the sliding buckle plate 62 and the rivets A7 during connection, the sliding buckle plate 62 and the base plate 511 can slide left and right. A sliding shaft 622 is provided on the side of the sliding buckle plate 62. The axial direction of the sliding shaft 622 is parallel to the length direction of the oblong holes A621. A through hole that mates with the sliding shaft 622 is provided on the side plate of the mounting bracket 51. A spring 623 is provided between the sliding buckle plate 62 and the side plate of the mounting bracket 51. The spring 623 is sleeved on the sliding shaft 622 and is in a pre-compressed state.

[0039] like Figure 5 As shown, the sliding buckle plate 62 and the base plate 511 are respectively provided with a strip hole A624 and a strip hole B5111. The length direction of the strip holes A624 and B5111 is perpendicular to the axial direction of the sliding shaft 622, and the width of the strip holes A624 and B5111 is slightly larger than the outer diameter of the locking post 612. One end of the strip holes A624 and B5111 are respectively connected to mating holes A625 and B5112, which allow the locking head 61 to pass through. The other end of the strip hole A624 on the sliding buckle plate 62 is connected to a strip hole C626, which is perpendicular to the strip hole A624, and the width of the strip hole C626 is slightly larger than the outer diameter of the locking post 612.

[0040] The quick installation and disassembly process of the stabilizing mechanism 5 is as follows:

[0041] During installation, such as Figure 4As shown, the user first moves the sliding buckle 62 to the left to align the mating hole A625 with the mating hole B5112 on the base plate 511. Then, the user inserts the mating holes A625 and B5112 onto the corresponding locking heads 611 on the left float 1 or right float 2. The user then pushes the stabilizing mechanism 5 to move the locking pin 612 to the other end of the strip hole A624 and the strip hole B5111. Finally, the user releases the sliding buckle 62. At this time, under the elastic force of the spring 623, the sliding buckle 62 moves to the right along the strip hole C626 to the locked position. At this time, the locking pin 612 is locked in the left and right and front and back positions by the strip hole C626 and the strip hole B5111, respectively. In the up and down positions, it is locked by the locking heads 611 and the left float 1 or right float 2, thereby realizing the quick and reliable installation of the stabilizing mechanism 5.

[0042] During disassembly, such as Figure 4 As shown, the user moves the sliding buckle 62 to the left to align the strip hole A624 and the strip hole B5111, and then pushes the mounting bracket 51 of the stabilizing mechanism 5 in the opposite direction to align the mating hole A625 and the mating hole B5112 with the clip head 611, so that the stabilizing mechanism 5 can be removed.

[0043] In some embodiments, when some slotted holes A624 and slotted holes B5111 are located at the edge, since the base plate 511 or the sliding plate will not obstruct the locking head 611 from entering the slotted holes A624 and slotted holes B5111, the mating holes A625 and B5112 can be omitted. Figure 5 As shown in the image.

[0044] In this invention, the left float 1 and right float 2 are connected into a large float via a front and rear guide mechanism 3. The left float 1 and right float 2 slide back and forth to move forward. Compared to existing separate paddleboards or paddle wheels, the user is more stable when standing on this large float, and it is less likely to tip over during use. Furthermore, due to the simple sliding mechanism, users can use it proficiently without professional training. To further improve safety and prevent accidents caused by the left float 1 and right float 2 sliding relative to each other when the user stands on the paddleboard after it has been placed on the water surface due to insufficient preparation, this invention also includes a locking mechanism 8. Figure 2 and Figure 3As shown, the locking mechanism 8 includes one left connector 81 and two right connectors 82, which are respectively fixedly installed on the left float 1 and the right float 2. The left connector 81 is positioned between the two right connectors 82. Corresponding pin holes are provided on the left and right connectors 81. Before sliding, inserting a pin 83 into the pin hole locks the left float 1 and the right float 2, preventing them from sliding relative to each other. During use, simply remove the pin 83. To prevent the left connector 81 and the right connector 82 from touching each other during use, preferably, the distance between the left connector 81 and the right connector 82 should be no less than 10mm.

[0045] In addition, for the convenience of transportation and storage, when not in use, we can separate the left float 1 and the right float 2 by unscrewing the end caps 9 at both ends of the linear guide rail. This split-type setting also makes it convenient for users to transport and store.

[0046] The embodiments described above are merely preferred examples of the present invention and are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention. Therefore, all equivalent changes or modifications made to the structure, features and principles described in the claims of the present invention should be included within the scope of the present invention patent application.

Claims

1. A floating water paddle, characterized in that: It includes a left float, a right float, at least one front and rear guide mechanism, a stabilizing mechanism, and a quick-locking mechanism. The left float and the right float are connected by the front and rear guide mechanism to enable the left float and the right float to slide relative to each other. The stabilizing mechanism is detachably installed below the rear of the left float and the right float through the quick-locking mechanism. The stabilizing mechanism includes a mounting bracket, a one-way movable water skid plate, a fixed stop bar, and a sliding buckle plate. The one-way movable water skid plate is rotatably mounted above the mounting bracket, and the fixed stop bar is fixedly mounted below the mounting bracket. The one-way movable water skid plate is composed of two plates connected at an obtuse angle. The quick-locking mechanism includes at least two snap-fit ​​connectors and one sliding buckle plate; the snap-fit ​​connector includes a snap head and a snap post, the outer dimensions of the snap head being larger than the outer dimensions of the snap post; the sliding buckle plate has an oblong hole A in the middle, and a rivet A passes through the oblong hole A to assemble the sliding buckle plate onto the base plate of the mounting bracket, and a gap is reserved between the base plate, the sliding buckle plate and the rivet A so that the sliding buckle plate can slide left and right relative to the base plate; The sliding buckle plate is provided with a sliding shaft on its side, and the axial direction of the sliding shaft is parallel to the length direction of the oblong hole A; the side plate of the mounting bracket is provided with a through hole adapted to the sliding shaft; a spring is sleeved on the outside of the sliding shaft, and the spring is clamped between the sliding buckle plate and the side plate and is in a pre-compressed state; The sliding buckle plate has a strip hole A, and the base plate has a strip hole B. The length direction of both strip holes A and B is perpendicular to the axial direction of the sliding shaft. The width of strip holes A and B is slightly larger than the outer diameter of the locking pin. One end of strip hole A has a mating hole A, and one end of strip hole B has a mating hole B. The mating holes A and B allow the locking pin to pass through. On the sliding buckle plate, the other end of strip hole A is connected to strip hole C. Strip hole C is perpendicular to strip hole A, and the width of strip hole C is larger than the outer diameter of the locking pin.

2. The floating paddle boat as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The left float and the right float are respectively provided with foot fixing positions.

3. The floating paddle boat as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The front and rear guiding mechanisms are linear guide rails, and the slider and guide rail of the linear guide rails are respectively installed on the left float and the right float.

4. The floating paddle boat as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The tail portions of the left and right floats are provided with concave cavities.

5. The floating paddle boat as described in claim 2, characterized in that: The foot fixing position is located at the center of gravity of the left float or the right float.

6. The floating paddle boat as described in claim 3, characterized in that: The number of linear guides is 2, and the two linear guides are arranged side by side, one above the other.

7. The floating paddle boat as described in any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that: The left and right floats are made of metal, wood, or foamed polypropylene.

8. The floating paddle boat as described in any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that: The float paddle also includes a locking mechanism, which includes a left connector and a right connector respectively fixedly installed on the left float and the right float. The left connector and the right connector are respectively provided with pin holes, and pins are provided in the pin holes.

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