Support device for ship's boats

Abstract

The invention relates to a support device for supporting and transporting ship's boats on yachts, wherein a freely adjustable support angle can be adjusted, and the support device, when not in use, significantly reduces the risk of injury in comparison to known support devices. This is achieved in that the supports of the support device are enclosed by an outer frame that comprises bevels and rounded corners.

Description

[0001] Support device for dinghies

[0002] The invention relates to a universal support device for dinghies.

[0003] A support device for a yacht is known from DE 20 2011 001 459 U1. The aforementioned support device features two adjustable support surfaces. This allows different dinghies to be placed on it. Adjustment is performed manually, by electric motor, or hydraulically. The support device is designed to be removable when not needed, thus freeing the area of ​​the yacht on which it is installed from any obstructive elements that could pose a tripping hazard and thus a risk of injury.

[0004] The disadvantage of this support device is that when not in use (no dinghy or jet ski loaded), the risk of tripping and injury from the supports themselves due to sharp corners and edges is considerable, as long as the supports are not removed from the bathing platform.

[0005] ES 1 059 003 U discloses an adjustable support device that is embedded in a surface of a yacht. This design is intended to prevent tripping hazards on the corresponding surface of the yacht.

[0006] The disadvantage of this support system is that it cannot accommodate dinghies or jet skis with pointed hulls, as the tip of the hull would collide with the level of the bathing platform. Even with a rounded or flattened hull, the distance between the dinghy or jet ski and the bathing platform would often be too small. As a result, protruding parts from under the dinghy / jet ski, such as a jet drive or the lower edge of a raised outboard motor, could rest on the bathing platform and be damaged, or damage the bathing platform itself.

[0007] FR 3 047 226 A1 discloses a support device for dinghies. It comprises a guide frame that guides two of the three axes of the support surfaces, as well as an additional guide rail in which the guide frame is arranged. A locking system is provided for adjusting the support surfaces of this support device, allowing four different angular positions of the support surfaces relative to each other.

[0008] The disadvantage of this solution is that individual adjustment of the mounting angle between the support surfaces is not possible. Furthermore, the guide rail reduces the hull angle of the dinghy to the extent that it extends beyond the designated recess in the guide frame. Furthermore, the guide rail has open areas at each end, which could cause serious injuries in the event of contact with a person.

[0009] US 2011 / 0170951 A1 discloses a lifting device for dinghies that can also be used as a support device for dinghies. The support surfaces are each attached to the lifting device with single-axis joints and are angularly adjustable relative to each other.

[0010] The disadvantage of this solution is that the entire device has to be mounted at the stern of a boat, consists of a large number of components and the area of ​​the lifting device which serves as a support device rests either in the stern area below the water surface when not in use, which presents a serious risk of injury. If the support device is moved back onto the bathing platform by the lifting device when not in use, the risk of an accident is also greatly increased due to the unprotected support surfaces. US 7 707955 B1 also discloses a lifting device which includes a support device for dinghies. In a passive state, the support device is folded flush in a plane parallel to the bathing platform, or the entire lifting device is moved to an area below the bathing platform.

[0011] The disadvantage of this solution is that it depicts a complex structure that must be integrated into the stern structure of the boat where it is to be used via a multitude of joints and connections. Due to the simple design of the support device within the lifting device, the ability to accommodate dinghies is limited by the hull angle. Dinghies with pointed hulls cannot be placed on the hull without colliding with the plane in which the support device is mounted.

[0012] The present invention is therefore based on the object of creating a support device that is universally applicable, offers various adjustment options, can be removed with minimal effort or is permanently connected to the bathing platform and at the same time minimizes the risk of tripping and injury as much as possible when not in use (no dinghy or jet ski loaded) without having to remove the support device from the bathing platform.

[0013] This object is achieved by a support device according to claim 1.

[0014] Further advantageous embodiments are formulated in dependent claims.

[0015] According to the present invention, a support device for a dinghy is disclosed. The support device can be attached to a yacht, in particular to a bathing platform of a yacht. In the context of the present application, a yacht is understood to be a floating object that, due to its external dimensions, is suitable for transporting an additional, smaller floating object, referred to here as a dinghy, on the former. The device on which the dinghy is transported is generally referred to as a support device.

[0016] A support device according to the invention consists of at least two supports. A dinghy can be carried on a yacht on this support device. The supports each have adjustable support surfaces. The support surfaces of each support are adjustable independently of the other support. According to the invention, the supports have an outer frame that has exclusively rounded and / or flattened and / or bevelled surfaces. Advantageously, this creates a support device that minimizes the risk of injury in the event of a collision with a part of a human body (e.g. foot, toe, shinbone) and creates an aesthetic overall impression. In addition, due to its design, the support integrates into the overall appearance of the bathing platform when folded in and allows access to the bathing platform and also the supports with a significant reduction in the risk of tripping or injury.

[0017] According to an advantageous embodiment, the support device is designed such that in a passive state the support surfaces do not protrude beyond the outer frame. The passive state is defined by the fact that no dinghy is resting on the support device and the support surfaces are in a fully retracted state. In contrast, the active state is where the support surfaces are extended to their predetermined position and are thus prepared to accommodate a dinghy. In the passive state, the risk of injury is significantly reduced compared to solutions known from the prior art because the frame advantageously has exclusively rounded and / or flattened and / or beveled surfaces and a mechanism that puts the support surfaces into their active state, as well as the support surfaces themselves, are completely embedded within the frame.Furthermore, the outer frame is made of a soft material, in particular a rubber material. Preferably, the outer frame is manufactured using an additive manufacturing process.

[0018] In a further advantageous embodiment, the support surfaces are mechanically mounted on the support device in such a way that they can be adjusted to a freely adjustable angle relative to each other. This advantageously allows for setting support angles suitable for a wide variety of dinghies. This creates a universally applicable support device that can accommodate both dinghies with a flat hull and those with a very pointed hull.

[0019] In a further embodiment, the support device is designed such that each support surface of a support is connected to the support via a four-axis joint. Advantageously, a four-axis joint provides significantly improved stability than with conventional single-axis joints. The disadvantage of single-axis joints is that they cannot be designed to accommodate dinghies that have a pointed hull. Due to the single axis, it is impossible to place a dinghy with a hull angle of < 120° on the support device without it colliding with the support device in an area outside the support surfaces. Furthermore, the usable support surface of the support surfaces is reduced by 55mm for identical dimensions, assuming a length of 173mm. Furthermore, with identical dimensions, the support height is reduced by 44mm when using single-axis joints.This reduction means less space for attachments, such as a drive, or more specifically, an outboard motor propeller, between the support surface and the bathing platform. In contrast, the use of four-axis joints allows for the accommodation of tapered hulls significantly less than 120°, offers a larger support surface and increased support height. Consequently, the use of the support system with four-axis joints is superior to the known state of the art and is designed to accommodate a variety of dinghies that cannot be used with conventional support systems.

[0020] In a further embodiment, the supports have a first tab that is held by an axle to a lower part and by an adjustment axle to an upper part. It is particularly preferred if the first tab is an edge part that has a U-profile. Such a design advantageously significantly increases the stability of the tab compared to a conventional rod. The first tab has bores / openings provided in the respective U-legs that accommodate the axle or the adjustment axle. These are preferably located in end sections of the first tab and lie opposite each other. By supporting the axle and the adjustment axle at two points, twisting of the axle / adjustment axle and / or the first tab relative to the other part is also prevented, which advantageously improves the longevity of the support device and also advantageously makes handling easier for the user in the long term.

[0021] According to a further embodiment, a second tab is provided, which is held by an axis on the lower part and by an axis on the upper part. As with the previously described first tab, the second tab is also preferably an edge part that has a U-profile in one direction of extension, wherein in the area of ​​the U-legs in the respective end region a bore is provided for receiving the respective axis. By supporting the axis at two points, twisting of the axis and / or the second tab relative to the other part is also prevented, which advantageously improves the longevity of the support device and also advantageously facilitates handling by the user in the long term. According to a further embodiment, a fixable locking device is mounted in the area of ​​the adjustment axis, which, in conjunction with a locking means, locks the support surface in a fixed end position.The locking device is preferably a locking disc which, in conjunction with a locking bolt, enables locking. The locking bolt is held in a block and can be operated via a handle, whereby a spring force must be overcome to release the lock, which holds the bolt in its end position during use. It is therefore a spring bolt. Another advantage of a spring bolt which engages with a locking disc for locking is the fact that the support weight of a dinghy makes it almost impossible to release the lock during use, thus further preventing accidents. The desired angle of attack can preferably be set via one or more couplings which are operatively engaged with the adjustment axis and which is locked in the active state by the locking device.

[0022] In a further embodiment, the locking disc can be designed as a toothed disc with holes distributed around its circumference into which the spring bolt can engage. Toothed discs are also attached to the opposite sides of the locking disc. Due to their shape, these rest almost on the surface of the first tab and, when the spring bolt is locked, prevent the upper part from rotating relative to the first tab, thus holding the support surface in the desired angular position. The locking disc and toothed discs can be tightened or loosened axially relative to one another using threads and nuts attached to the adjustment axis. In the released state, the toothed discs can advantageously be rotated relative to the locking disc in specified angular steps, allowing the angle of the support surfaces to be changed incrementally in steps when locked.

[0023] In an alternative embodiment, instead of the couplings, a plurality of different setting discs can be provided as adjustment means, each of which allows a different setting angle, so that a user only has to use the appropriate setting disc for the desired setting angle.

[0024] According to a further embodiment of the support device, the outer frame is constructed in one or two parts. This reduces the number of components, leading to improvements both in terms of cost and assembly.

[0025] In another embodiment, the entire support device can be integrated into the surface of the bathing platform. Depending on the height of the bathing platform, the support device is thus fully or partially embedded in the bathing platform, further reducing the risk of injury.

[0026] According to a further embodiment, there are at least two ways to attach the support device to the deck of the yacht. The lower part of a support has a plurality of openings. These openings are preferably provided as bores and / or elongated holes. To create a sufficiently stable connection between the support and the deck, at least four, but particularly preferably at least ten, openings should be provided in the lower part. The lower part can be connected to the deck of the yacht via these openings using conventional fastening means. Conventional connecting means include screws, for example.

[0027] As an alternative to the fasteners that are additionally inserted into the deck, it is possible to attach bolts to the lower section. These bolts extend from the lower section toward the side facing away from the support surface. Decks often have openings that can engage with these bolts. This allows the lower section to engage with the deck via pre-existing openings without any additional intervention, thus securing the support in the intended location. The advantage of both options is that the support can be mounted on the deck using very simple means and in a very short amount of time, and theoretically can also be removed again.

[0028] An exemplary embodiment of the invention is explained in more detail below with reference to the drawings. The figures of the drawings show:

[0029] Fig. 1 is a view of a support device in an active state;

[0030] Fig. 2 is a view of a lower part of a support;

[0031] Fig. 3 is a view of a first tab of a support;

[0032] Fig. 4 is a view of a second tab;

[0033] Fig. 5 is a view of an upper part;

[0034] Fig. 6a a view of a support part;

[0035] Fig. 6b shows a further view of a support part;

[0036] Fig. 6c an insert;

[0037] Fig. 7 is a view of an outer frame part;

[0038] Fig. 8 a bolt;

[0039] Fig. 9 is a three-dimensional representation of a support in an active state;

[0040] Fig. 10 a locking device;

[0041] Fig. 11 an alternative locking device;

[0042] Fig. 12 is a three-dimensional representation of a support in a passive state;

[0043] Fig. 13a shows a support device known from the prior art as a single-joint solution and

[0044] Fig. 13b a support device according to the invention with a four-joint solution.

[0045] The illustration in Figure 1 shows a support device 1. According to the present exemplary embodiment, the support device 1 is formed from two supports 2. In the upper illustration in Figure 1, a dinghy 230 is placed on the support device 1.

[0046] Figure 2 shows a lower part 4 of a support 2. The lower part 4 has two legs 5 and a central part 7. The legs 5 and the central part 7 form a U-shaped profile. A plurality of bores 6 are provided in the central part 7. Furthermore, the central part 7 has elongated holes 8. The legs 5 have a plurality of openings 10. The lower part 4 is preferably formed in one piece, with the legs 5 being formed by a bending process. This bending process creates a bending edge 9 between the leg 5 and the central part 7. The openings 10 are designed such that they are suitable for receiving axles, which are explained in more detail below.

[0047] Figure 3 shows a first tab 20. The tab 20 has a U-shaped profile formed from two legs 21 and a central portion 23. The legs have receptacles 22 at their respective end sections. The receptacles 22 are designed such that they are suitable for receiving axes and / or adjustment axes, which are explained in more detail below. The central portion 23 has a recess 24. The tab 20 is manufactured in a bending process such that a bending edge 26 is present between the legs 21 and the central portion 23. Furthermore, the tab 20 has a recess 28 in the region of the central portion 23 at one end section, which is designed to receive a locking disk 60 (not shown here).

[0048] In an alternative embodiment, in addition to the recess 24, a further recess is provided, which is arranged in the region of a locking device and is designed so that a locking disc, described later, lies in this recess.

[0049] Figure 4 shows a second tab 30. This second tab 30 has a U-shaped profile formed from two legs 31 and a central portion 33. The legs 31 have receptacles 32 in their respective end sections. The receptacles 32 are designed such that they are suitable for receiving axles, which will be explained in more detail below. The second tab 30 is a bent part, so that a bent edge 34 is present between the legs 31 and the central portion 33.

[0050] Figure 5 shows an upper part 40. The upper part 40 is a U-shaped profile, formed from a support surface 41 and two legs 43, which are connected to one another via a bent edge 42. The support surface 41 has a plurality of bores 46. Second receptacles 52 are provided in each end region of the legs. The second receptacles 52 are designed such that they are suitable for receiving axles, which are explained in more detail below. First receptacles 50 are provided in a central region of the legs. The first receptacles 50 are designed such that they are suitable for receiving axles, which are explained in more detail below. The first receptacle 50 of one leg 43 is located directly opposite the first receptacle 50 of the second leg 43. The second receptacle 52 also has a corresponding counterpart on the opposite leg 43.In an end section of the support surface 41 opposite the second receptacle 52 there is an opening 54 which is approximately semicircular in shape.

[0051] Furthermore, a locking disc 60 is provided, which will be discussed in more detail later. The locking disc 60 is connected to an adjustment axis 90 in a virtually rotationally secure manner.

[0052] Furthermore, the present embodiment has three axes 70, as well as the adjustment axis 90, which establish an articulated connection between the first and second tabs 20, 30 and the lower part 10 and the upper part 40. One axis 70 is designed to articulate the first tab 20 to the lower part 4. Another axis 70 is designed to articulate the second tab 30 to the lower part 4.

[0053] A further axis 70 is designed to connect the second tab 30 to the upper part 40 in an articulated manner.

[0054] The adjustment axis 90 is designed to pivotally connect the first bracket 20 to the upper part 40. Furthermore, the adjustment axis 90 is designed to accommodate the locking disc and the couplings described in more detail below.

[0055] A coupling can be used to connect the first tab 20 to the adjustment axis 90 in a nearly rotationally fixed manner. According to one embodiment, one or more couplings are provided.

[0056] All components shown in Figures 2 to 5, as well as the axes 70, the adjustment axis 90 and the coupling are preferably made of an iron material, preferably of a steel, preferably of a stainless steel, and particularly preferably of a V4A stainless steel.

[0057] Figure 6a shows a support part 120, which is intended for mounting on one of the support surfaces. The support part 120 consists of a structure 122, which represents a type of basic framework. The structure 122 consists of several webs 124 that run parallel to one another in a longitudinal direction. Insert regions 126 are provided between the webs 124. These are set back from the webs perpendicular to the longitudinal direction. Recesses 128 are provided in the region of the insert regions 126. According to the present exemplary embodiment, the recesses 128 are rectangular and extend through the entire thickness of the support part 120. At one end section of the support part, a radius 130 is provided, which has the approximate shape of a semicircular recess.

[0058] Figure 6b shows the support part 120 from a different perspective, revealing the underside that rests on the support surface. In addition to the recesses 128 and the radius 130, the structure features several structural holes 132, which are preferably designed as blind holes. Furthermore, two structural openings are shown, which also end in the structure 122 and are therefore not continuous.

[0059] Figure 140 shows an insert 140. The insert 140 consists of several insert elements 144, the number of which corresponds to the number of insert regions 126 of the structure 122, five according to the present illustration. Each insert element 144 has a plurality of hooks 146 on an underside 142, as well as, in some cases, counter-hooks 148. The hooks 146 are designed to be inserted into the recesses 128 and to hook onto the underside of the structure 122. The use of additional counter-hooks 148, whose hook arms are formed in the direction opposite to the hook arms of the hook 146, prevents the insert 140 from slipping longitudinally after assembly.

[0060] Figure 7 shows a U-shaped outer frame part 150. The outer frame part 150 is formed in one piece and is preferably manufactured using an additive process from a relatively soft plastic and / or rubber. The outer frame part 150 has an outer surface 152 with rounded surfaces. On an upper side, the outer frame part 150 has a recess 154 which, when the support device (not shown here) is fully assembled and has a radius 130 and a radius 54, allows a user to engage it in order to use the handle 244 described in more detail below. Furthermore, the outer frame part 150 has an inner surface 156 which is designed such that it rests against the legs 5 of the lower part 4 and / or is oriented towards them and surrounds their extension. The end sections of the legs of the frame part have a type of plug-in system.A plug-in system nut 158 ​​is formed on one end portion of a leg of the outer frame part, and a plug-in system male 160 is formed on the other end portion. When two identical outer frame parts 150 are used, these engage with each other to form a complete outer frame. The entire outer frame surrounds all internal parts when the support device is in a passive state. Consequently, no sharp edges and / or hard components are exposed.

[0061] Figure 8 shows a bolt 220. This bolt 220 has an external thread 222 as one end portion. On an opposite region of the bolt 220, an end portion 224 is provided, which has a tapered circumference. The thread 222 and the end portion 224 are connected to one another via a main portion 226. Furthermore, the main portion 226 has recesses 228. The bolt 220 is designed to be connected to the lower part 4. When the bolt is connected to the lower part 4, the lower part 4 can be mounted via the bolts 220 in receiving devices (not shown here) on a deck of a yacht.

[0062] Figure 9 shows a support 2 of a support device 1 in an active, assembled state. The lower part 4 is connected to the upper part 40 via the first tab 20 and the second tab 30. The connection between the lower part 4 and the first tab 20 is made via an axle 70. The connection between the lower part 4 and the second tab 30 is made via a further axle 70. The connection between the first tab 20 and the upper part 40 is made via the adjustment axle 90 and the coupling and the locking disc. The connection between the second tab 30 and the upper part 40 is made via an axle 70.

[0063] As already explained above, the lower part 4 is completely enclosed by the outer frame, which is formed from one or two outer frame parts 150. Furthermore, the structure on the support surfaces 41 is shown, which is formed from the support part 120 and the insert 140.

[0064] Figure 10 shows a locking device consisting of the locking disc 60, the block 110, and a spring bolt 240. The spring bolt 240 is guided through the guide 114 of the block 110. In order to pull the spring bolt 240 out of the recess 62, the spring force of an internal spring must be overcome. To enable tool-free release, the spring bolt 240 has a handle 244 on its end section facing away from the locking disc. This handle 244 can, for example, be designed as a ring or rings that are easy to grasp. Furthermore, this figure shows that the adjustment axis 90 is guided in a receptacle of the locking disc 60. The adjustment axis 90 can be fixed almost rotationally fixed relative to the locking disc 60 via bores 64 using suitable fastening means.

[0065] In a further embodiment according to Figure 11, the locking disc 60 can be designed as a toothed disc with bores distributed around the circumference into which the spring bolt 240 can engage. Toothed discs 170 are also mounted on the axially opposite side of the locking disc 60. Due to their shape, they rest almost directly on the surface 23 of the first lug 20. When the spring bolt 240 is locked, they prevent the upper part 40 (not shown here) from rotating relative to the first lug 20, thus holding the support surface in the desired angular position. Furthermore, the toothed discs 170 each have a support leg 172, which further increases the anti-rotation security and serves to enlarge the support surface of the toothed disc 170 on the first lug 20. The locking disc 60 and the toothed discs 170 can be axially tightened or loosened relative to one another via threads and nuts mounted on the adjustment axis 90.

[0066] When released, the toothed discs can be rotated relative to the locking disc 60 in fixed angular steps, which allows the angle of the support surfaces to be changed incrementally in small steps when locked.

[0067] The holes on the setting disk 60 are offset in angle to each other, which allows the angle steps to be further reduced.

[0068] Figure 12 shows a three-dimensional representation of a support 2 in a passive state, i.e. in a state in which the support surfaces are fully retracted and lie within the outer frame. As can be seen from Figure 12, the support surfaces lie within the outer frame and are not directly visible. Rather, according to this representation, the outer frame, consisting of two outer frame parts 150, and the inserts 140 of the supports 120 are primarily visible. The support surfaces are located below the supports 120. As can be seen from Figure 12, a recess formed by the radius 130 allows access into the interior of the support 2 in order to operate the handle 244 (not visible here), to pull the locking bolt out of the locking disk and thus to enable the support surfaces to be adjusted relative to one another.Furthermore, the passive state according to the present illustration shows that no metallic parts are present on the surface and, furthermore, only rounded edges and / or surfaces are exposed, which are significantly softer than commercially available metallic materials. Thus, the risk of injury in the event of a collision with support 2 is minimized compared to prior art solutions. The individual parts of the outer frame are made of a soft material, preferably rubber, preferably using an additive manufacturing process. Alternative manufacturing processes such as injection molding, molded parts, etc., are equally easily implemented.

[0069] One advantage of the support device is that it can be easily folded into the passive position when not in use. The overall design eliminates any dangerous sharp corners or edges, as these are completely enclosed by the outer frame. Consequently, the risk of injury during use, and especially when not in use in the passive position, is significantly reduced compared to existing solutions.

[0070] Furthermore, the supports can be pre-adjusted to the required hull angle of the dinghy in just a few simple steps. This pre-adjustment only needs to be performed once per support. During subsequent use, the support will lock into the pre-set position via the locking mechanism each time it is opened.

[0071] The cushions are ideally installed on a bathing platform, also called a deck, of a larger boat, also known as a yacht. The cushions are designed to be easily folded away when not in use.

[0072] Painful bumps or injuries to the toes, feet, shins or other parts of the body are largely avoided by the structural design as a whole and, in particular, when folded up, by the inventive use of an outer frame.

[0073] The support device also reduces the risk of tripping and / or falling compared to conventional support devices, especially in the passive state.

[0074] The supports can be adjusted and used for boats with a hull angle of 180° to 90°, preferably 173° to 107° for a pointed hull and up to 95° for a flattened hull.

[0075] Figure 13a shows a schematic of the state of the art with a support that has only one joint per support surface and is therefore referred to below as a single-joint solution. Even with a support angle OSMT of 120°, which is selected in this illustration, the hull of such a dinghy would already rest on the outer frame of the support and no longer exclusively on the designated support surfaces. In the present example, the support width bstdT is 317.1 mm, with a length ISWT of 173 mm. The support height and thus the clear height for add-on parts that extend downwards from the dinghy, such as the propeller of an outboard motor, hstdT, is 135.1 mm.

[0076] Figure 13b shows a schematic representation of a support according to the invention, which has four joint axes and is therefore referred to below as a four-bar linkage solution. The dimensions of the support surfaces correspond to those of the support surfaces in Figure 13a, h 173 mm. By using the additional joints, not only the stability of the support but also its dimensions are significantly improved compared to the solution known from the prior art. The support width bi is 372 mm, the support height hi is 178.7 mm, and as can be seen from the set angle of ai, 120°, the use of a dinghy with a pointed hull is easily feasible with the four-bar linkage solution. The advantages of the four-bar linkage solution are therefore diverse and improve on known support devices.

[0077] The supports themselves can either be firmly screwed to the yacht, for example on the bathing platform, by mounting the lower part 4 via the holes 6 with suitable connecting means, or can be fixed in the bathing platform via a plug-in system, provided that suitable receiving devices are available which can be brought into engagement with the bolts 220 which can be mounted on the lower part 4.

[0078] The supports 2 can be screwed to the bathing platform. For this purpose, there are numerous holes in the lower part 4 of the supports 2, of which at least four should be used.

[0079] Alternatively, the supports 2 can be inserted into the known and commercially available sockets that are installed on the bathing platform using the supplied bolts 220.

[0080] The support angle (body angle) can be adjusted to the required value on each support 2. To do this, the upper part 40 must first be raised. To do this, the spring latch can be grasped, for example, with a finger or a suitable tool via the designated through hole, referred to in this application as the radius. Once the spring latch bolt has engaged in the locking disc, the upper part can then be raised or adjusted and held and / or locked in an open position.

[0081] It must be ensured that in this position, the bolt of the spring latch engages with the recess 62 of the locking disc 60. The fastening screws of the support part 120, which are mounted in the recesses 48, can then be loosened by half a turn, so that the support part 120 can be moved by 10 mm and thus removed from the upper part 40 via the enlarged areas of the recesses 48. The first tab 20 and the second tab 30 can now be adjusted to the desired torso angle. The now adjusted torso angle is to be fixed via the coupling 100, as described above. The support part 120 can be reconnected to the upper part 40 in a different order.

[0082] In the alternative design of the locking device, in which the locking disc is designed as a toothed disc, the previously described adjustment method can be modified by axially tightening or loosening the locking disc and toothed discs via threads and nuts mounted on the adjustment axis. In the loosened state, the toothed discs can advantageously be rotated relative to the locking disc in predefined angular increments, allowing the angle of the support surfaces to be incrementally changed in the locked state.

[0083] When the spring latch is released in the passive state and the upper section 40 is lifted, it will engage the hole 62 of the support plate 60 at the preset hull angle. This creates the active state, which prepares the support device to accommodate a dinghy. To move the support from the active to the passive state, the spring latch must be actuated until the spring latch bolt is pulled out of the support plate. The upper section 40 can now be slowly lowered until it is retracted back into the passive state within the frame.

[0084] Disclosed is a support device for supporting and transporting dinghies on yachts, wherein a freely adjustable support angle is adjustable and the support device significantly reduces the risk of injury when not in use compared to known support devices. This is achieved by enclosing the supports of the support device within a frame having bevels.

[0085] List of reference symbols

[0086] 1 support device

[0087] 2nd edition

[0088] 4 Lower part

[0089] 5 legs

[0090] 6 Hole

[0091] 7 Middle section

[0092] 8 slotted hole

[0093] 10 Recess

[0094] 20 first tab

[0095] 21 legs

[0096] 22 recording

[0097] 23 Middle part

[0098] 24 recess

[0099] 26 Bending edge

[0100] 30 second tab

[0101] 31 legs

[0102] 32 recordings

[0103] 33 Middle section

[0104] 34 Bending edge

[0105] 40 top

[0106] 41 support surface

[0107] 42 bending edge

[0108] 43 legs

[0109] 44 slot

[0110] 46 Hole

[0111] 48 recess

[0112] 50 first recording

[0113] 52 second recording

[0114] 54 Opening Axis Adjustment Axis Block Long Leg Recess Short Leg Guide Support Part Structure Web Insert Area Recess Radius 2 Structure Hole Structure Opening 0 Insert 2 Underside 4 Insert Element 6 Hook 8 Counter Hook 0 Outer Frame Part 2 Outer Surface 4 Recess 6 Inner Surface 8 Plug-in System Nut 0 Plug-in System Father 0 Toothed Washer 2 Support Leg 0 Bolt Platform 2 Thread 4 End Section Main Part Recess Dinghy Spring Bolt Handle

Claims

Claims 1. Support device for a dinghy (230), wherein the support device (1) can be attached to a yacht and consists of at least two supports (2), wherein a dinghy (230) can be carried on the support device (1), wherein the supports (2) have adjustable support surfaces (41), characterized in that the support (2) has an outer frame which has rounded or flattened surfaces.

2. Support device according to claim 1, characterized in that the support surfaces (41) do not protrude beyond the frame in a passive state.

3. Support device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the support surfaces (41) can be aligned at an angle to one another which is adjustable between 180° and 90°.

4. Support device according to claim 3, characterized in that the alignment of the support surfaces (41) to one another is carried out via a four-axis joint.

5. Support device according to claim 5, wherein a first tab (20) is held with an axis on a lower part (4) and with an adjustment axis (90) on an upper part (40).

6. Support device according to claim 5, wherein a second tab (30) is held with an axis on a lower part (4) and with an axis on an upper part (40).

7. Support device according to one of claims 5 or 6, wherein a fixable locking device is mounted in the region of the adjustment axis (90), by means of which, in conjunction with a locking means and a coupling (100), the support surfaces (41) can be adjusted and locked in a preset end position.

8. Support device according to one of claims 5 or 6, wherein in the region of the adjustment axis (90) a fixable locking device is mounted, via which in conjunction with a locking means and toothed discs the Support surface (41) can be adjusted and locked in a preset end position.

9. Support device according to one of claims 1 or 2, wherein the outer frame is formed in one part or two parts.

10. Support device according to one of claims 1 or 2, wherein bolts (220) are provided on a lower part (4) which extend from the lower part (4) in the direction of the side facing away from the support surfaces (41), whereby the supports (2) can be fixed in existing receptacles of a yacht.

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