Soft connection folding boat hull

Abstract

A soft connection type folding hull comprises a hull main plate, a pair of hull side plates symmetrically arranged on the left and right sides of the hull main plate through a soft connection piece, and the soft connection piece comprises a main plate connecting part, a side plate connecting part and a spacing part, the main plate connecting part is fixed on the edge of the hull main plate, the side plate connecting part is fixed on the edge of the hull side plate, and the spacing part connects the main plate connecting part and the side plate connecting part, and the soft foldability thereof forms a bottom groove with a flow guiding function between the hull main plate and the hull side plate, and the width of the bottom groove is configured to allow the hull side plate to be folded inward. The folding hull uses a soft connection piece instead of a traditional metal hinge, avoiding the problem of damage and puncture of the hull caused by the metal hinge.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of ship structure technology, and in particular to a soft-connected folding ship hull. Background Technology

[0002] With the ever-accelerating pace of modern urban life, people are increasingly valuing outdoor activities to relieve stress and rejuvenate their minds and bodies. Among these, lake tours and wild fishing, with their unique leisure appeal and closeness to nature, have become popular outdoor recreational activities. Against this backdrop, the demand for lightweight and portable water sports equipment is becoming increasingly prominent. Folding boats are products developed to meet this need, featuring foldable design for easy transport and carrying, and are widely welcomed by outdoor campers and fishing enthusiasts.

[0003] Traditional folding boats are mostly inflatable boats, relying on metal hinges to fold the hull. While this design meets basic folding requirements, it still has the following drawbacks: the exposed metal hinges after folding often have sharp edges, which not only take up space but also easily scratch the surface of the inflatable boat during transportation and storage, or even puncture the inflatable boat, rendering it unusable. Utility Model Content

[0004] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this utility model provides a flexible connecting folding hull. The folding hull uses flexible connectors instead of traditional metal hinges, avoiding the problems of metal hinges damaging or puncturing the hull.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution adopted by this utility model is as follows: a soft-connected folding hull is provided, comprising:

[0006] Mainboard of the ship;

[0007] A pair of hull side plates are symmetrically arranged on the left and right sides of the main hull via flexible connectors;

[0008] A flexible connector includes a mainboard connector, a sideplate connector, and a spacer. The mainboard connector is fixed to the edge of the mainboard. The sideplate connector is fixed to the edge of the sideplate. The spacer connects the mainboard connector and the sideplate connector, and through its flexible and bendable nature, it forms a bottom groove with a flow guiding function between the mainboard and the sideplate. The width of the bottom groove is configured to allow the sideplate to fold inward and outward.

[0009] As a further improvement of this utility model, the flexible connector also includes a laying portion, which extends from the main board connection portion toward the inside of the main board and fully covers the upper surface of the main board.

[0010] As a further improvement of this utility model, the main board connecting part and the side plate connecting part extend along the full length of the mating edge of the main board and the side plate of the hull, respectively.

[0011] As a further improvement of this utility model, it also includes a first connecting strip, which is pressed onto the main board connecting part, and the first connecting strip, the main board connecting part and the main board of the hull are connected by bolts.

[0012] As a further improvement of this utility model, it also includes a second connecting strip, which is pressed onto the side plate connecting part, and the second connecting strip, the side plate connecting part and the hull side plate are connected by bolts.

[0013] As a further improvement of this utility model, the main board connecting part is horizontally connected to the upper surface of the main board of the hull, and then extends horizontally outward to form the spacer part. After extending horizontally outward, the spacer part is bent downward to form the side plate connecting part.

[0014] As a further improvement of this utility model, the movable base plate is provided with a slot, and the movable tail plate is inserted into the movable base plate through the slot; the hull side plate is provided with a hinge, and the hinge is connected to the movable tail plate by screws.

[0015] As a further improvement of this utility model, the soft connector is made of high-strength waterproof fabric, and its strength is configured such that the main hull and the side hull do not disintegrate when the hull is running on water.

[0016] As a further improvement of this utility model, the main hull plate and the side hull plate are made of EVA material or EPP material.

[0017] As a further improvement of this utility model, it also includes a movable bottom plate and a movable tail plate; the movable bottom plate is detachably laid on the main hull and abuts against the hull side plates on both the left and right sides; the movable tail plate is detachably snapped onto the tail of the movable bottom plate and connected to the hull side plates on both the left and right sides.

[0018] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0019] 1. Convenient folding and high safety. The spacer design allows the hull side panels to fold inward easily, with no exposed sharp parts after folding, avoiding damage during transportation and storage, especially for inflatable boats, effectively preventing punctures.

[0020] II. Simple Installation. The movable base plate and movable stern plate create a modular hull structure, facilitating easy installation and disassembly. To install the hull, first unfold the side panels, then lay the movable base plate on the main hull plate. Secure the movable stern plate to the stern of the movable base plate and connect it to the side panels. To disassemble the hull, remove the movable base plate and movable stern plate, then fold the side panels back onto the main hull plate.

[0021] Third, the structure is stable. The side panels of the hull are supported and limited by the movable bottom plate and the movable stern plate, and the movable stern plate is connected to the side panels of the hull. This structure is strong and reliable, and can prevent the side panels of the hull from accidentally folding inward or unfolding outward when the hull is running on the water.

[0022] Fourth, reduce resistance and increase operating speed. The bottom channel not only enables the hull to fold, but also acts as a guide. When the hull is running on the water, the water flow speed increases when it passes through the bottom channel, generating a certain amount of lift, causing the hull to float slightly, thereby reducing the resistance of the hull and increasing the hull's operating speed to a certain extent. Attached Figure Description

[0023] Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the disassembled structure of the folding hull Figure 1 ;

[0024] Figure 2 for Figure 1 Enlarged view of a portion of point A in the middle;

[0025] Figure 3 Schematic diagram of the disassembled structure of the folding hull Figure 2 ;

[0026] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the folding hull;

[0027] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the folded hull.

[0028] Marking description: Main hull 1, side hull 2, hinge 21, flexible connector 3, main hull connecting part 31, first connecting strip 311, side hull connecting part 32, second connecting strip 321, spacer 33, bottom groove 331, laying part 34, movable bottom plate 4, slot 41, movable stern plate 5. Detailed Implementation

[0029] The present invention will be further described below with reference to specific embodiments and accompanying drawings.

[0030] like Figure 1-5 As shown, a flexible folding hull includes a main hull plate 1, a pair of side hull plates 2, flexible connectors 3, a movable bottom plate 4, and a movable stern plate 5.

[0031] The front of the main board 1 narrows inward, while the rear is a rectangular flat structure made of EVA plastic foam material, which is lightweight and corrosion-resistant.

[0032] A pair of hull side panels 2 are symmetrically arranged on the left and right sides of the main hull 1 via flexible connectors 3. The hull side panels 2 are also made of EVA plastic foam material, and their shape matches the edge of the main hull 1, also having a structure that is narrower at the front and wider at the rear. The hull side panels 2 on both sides can be folded inward and unfolded outward via the flexible connectors 3. When folded inward, the hull side panels 2 lie flat on the main hull 1, and when unfolded outward, the hull side panels 2 cause the front side of the main hull 1 to tilt upward.

[0033] The flexible connector 3 is made of high-strength waterproof fabric, and its strength is configured to prevent the main hull 1 and the side hull plates 2 from disintegrating when the hull is running on water. The flexible connector 3 includes a main hull connecting part 31, a side hull connecting part 32, a spacer part 33, and a laying part 34.

[0034] The mainboard connecting part 31 extends along the entire length of the upper surface edge of the mainboard 1 and is pressed and fixed to the edge of the mainboard 1 by the first connecting strip 311. The first connecting strip 311, the mainboard connecting part 31, and the mainboard 1 are connected by bolts to ensure a firm connection and prevent water leakage.

[0035] The main board connecting part 31 extends horizontally outward to form a spacer part 33. The spacer part 33 continues to extend outward and then bends downward to form a side plate connecting part 32. The side plate connecting part 32 extends along the entire length of the edge of the hull side plate 2 and is pressed against the edge of the hull side plate 2 by a second connecting strip 321. The second connecting strip 321, the side plate connecting part 32, and the hull side plate 2 are also connected by bolts.

[0036] The flexible and foldable nature of the spacer 33 creates a bottom groove 331 between the main hull plate 1 and the side hull plate 2. The width of the bottom groove 331 is configured to allow the side hull plate 2 to fold inward and outward, thereby realizing the folding function of the hull. At the same time, the bottom groove 331 also has a flow guiding function. When the hull is running on water, the water flow can flow through the bottom groove 331 and accelerate the flow speed, so that the hull floats slightly, thereby reducing resistance and increasing the hull's running speed.

[0037] The laying section 34 extends from the main plate connecting section 31 to the inside of the main plate 1 and fully covers the upper surface of the main plate 1, serving to waterproof and enhance the structural strength.

[0038] The movable base plate 4 is detachably laid on the main hull 1, and its left and right sides abut against the inner walls of the left and right side hull plates 2 to support and limit the movement of the side hull plates 2.

[0039] The movable base plate 4 has a slot 41 at its stern, into which the movable stern plate 5 is detachably inserted. Hinges 21 are provided on the hull side plates 2, and these hinges 21 are connected to the movable stern plate 5 by screws, thereby connecting the left and right hull side plates 2 to the movable stern plate 5. Through the aforementioned connection of the slots 41 and hinges 21 with screws, the movable stern plate 5 is detachably mounted at the stern of the movable base plate 4.

[0040] Both the movable bottom plate 4 and the movable tail plate 5 are used to limit and fix the hull side plate 2 to enhance the overall stability of the hull and prevent the hull side plate 2 from accidentally folding inward or unfolding outward during the operation of the hull.

[0041] When in use, the side panels 2 are unfolded and secured by the movable bottom plate 4 and movable stern plate 5 to form a complete hull structure. When folding, the movable bottom plate 4 and movable stern plate 5 are removed, and the side panels 2 are folded inward, significantly reducing the hull volume for easier transportation and storage.

[0042] In this embodiment, the folding hull uses a soft connector 3 instead of a traditional metal hinge, which not only avoids the problem of metal hinges easily damaging the hull, but also reduces the resistance during hull operation and increases speed. It also has the advantages of being lightweight, highly portable, and easy to install, making it suitable for outdoor fishing, camping and other recreational activities.

[0043] In other embodiments, the main hull plate 1 and the side hull plates 2 may also be made of EPP material.

[0044] The above-described embodiments are merely illustrative of this utility model. Any equivalent embodiments made by those skilled in the art without departing from the technical features disclosed in this utility model, and without departing from the technical features of this utility model, shall still fall within the scope of the technical features of this utility model.

Claims

1. A flexible, folding hull, characterized in that, include: Mainboard of the ship; A pair of hull side plates are symmetrically arranged on the left and right sides of the main hull via flexible connectors; A flexible connector includes a mainboard connector, a sideplate connector, and a spacer. The mainboard connector is fixed to the edge of the mainboard. The sideplate connector is fixed to the edge of the sideplate. The spacer connects the mainboard connector and the sideplate connector, and through its flexible and bendable nature, it forms a bottom groove with a flow guiding function between the mainboard and the sideplate. The width of the bottom groove is configured to allow the sideplate to fold inward and outward.

2. The flexible, folding hull according to claim 1, characterized in that: The flexible connector also includes a laying portion that extends from the main board connection portion toward the inside of the main board and completely covers the upper surface of the main board.

3. The flexible, folding hull according to claim 1, characterized in that: The mainboard connecting part and the side plate connecting part extend along the full length of the mating edges of the mainboard and the side plate of the hull, respectively.

4. A flexible, folding hull according to claim 1 or 3, characterized in that: It also includes a first connecting strip, which is pressed onto the main board connecting part, and the first connecting strip, the main board connecting part and the main board of the hull are connected by bolts.

5. A flexible, folding hull according to claim 1 or 3, characterized in that: It also includes a second connecting strip, which is pressed onto the side plate connecting part, and the second connecting strip, the side plate connecting part and the hull side plate are connected by bolts.

6. The flexible, folding hull according to claim 1, characterized in that: The mainboard connecting part is horizontally connected to the upper surface of the mainboard of the hull, and then extends horizontally outward to form the spacer part. After extending horizontally outward, the spacer part is bent downward to form the side plate connecting part.

7. A flexible, folding hull according to claim 1, characterized in that: The flexible connector is made of high-strength waterproof fabric, and its strength is configured such that the main hull and the side hull do not disintegrate when the hull is running on water.

8. A flexible, folding hull according to claim 1, characterized in that: The main hull and side panels are made of EVA or EPP materials.

9. A flexible, folding hull according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a movable bottom plate and a movable stern plate; the movable bottom plate is detachably laid on the main hull and abuts against the hull side plates on both sides; the movable stern plate is detachably snapped onto the stern of the movable bottom plate and connected to the hull side plates on both sides.

10. A flexible, folding hull according to claim 9, characterized in that: The movable base plate is provided with a slot, and the movable stern plate is inserted into the movable base plate through the slot; the hull side plate is provided with a hinge, and the hinge is connected to the movable stern plate by screws.

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