Watercraft with crane

Abstract

Disclosed is a watercraft with a crane, the crane (1) comprising a covering element (3), forming a sail (2).

Description

[0001] DESCRIPTION

[0002] Boat with crane

[0003] OBJECT OF THE INVENTION

[0004] The invention, as the title of this descriptive document states, is a vessel with a crane that utilizes a novel system for converting cranes into sails for vessels. This innovation offers advantages previously unknown within current technologies.

[0005] TECHNICAL SECTOR

[0006] The present invention falls within the sector of diverse industrial techniques and transport, especially in types of sails, structural characteristics of sails and their arrangement on vessels.

[0007] STATE OF THE ART

[0008] The invention arises as a response to the associated cost and pollution caused by the fuels used in boats.

[0009] This stems from the amount of diesel fuel used annually in vessels, as well as the carbon footprint that fuel consumption leaves in its wake.

[0010] Consequently, this invention presents a system for converting cranes into sails, which harnesses the wind for the mobility of vessels without needing to depend solely on fossil fuels.

[0011] Currently, there is no known existence of any crane conversion system that has structural and constitutive technical characteristics equal or similar to those described in this descriptive report, as claimed.

[0012] DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0013] The object of the present invention is the creation of a vessel with a crane, which uses a system for converting cranes into sails that provides a notable innovation within its field of application in the current state of the art, the characterizing details that make it possible being conveniently included in the final claims that accompany the present description.

[0014] The present invention consists of a vessel with a crane, where cranes have been converted into sails, for which it comprises a crane, used on vessels, with the ability to transform into a sail by using at least one covering element, which allows the wind to be used as an energy resource to propel the vessel more efficiently and sustainably.

[0015] This innovation reduces pollution and the expense associated with maritime transport.

[0016] This system is highly beneficial, as it allows a loading and unloading crane to be transformed into a sail, taking advantage of the existing infrastructure on large vessels. This makes it especially advantageous for those with fleets of ships, whether in fishing or freight transport, as it allows them to harness the wind and avoid additional costs.

[0017] The crane-to-sail conversion system consists of several key components that perform specific functions, primarily the hydraulic loading and unloading crane whose arm has a lifting system capable of reaching suitable heights for its transformation into a mast.

[0018] Another essential component is the sail, which is available in different sizes to adapt to the crane and the types of vessels, such as those in the fishing or cargo sector.

[0019] This sail benefits from an automatic steering control system, which is operated from the bridge of the vessel and consists of a cover element that includes a tensioned canvas made of materials resistant to traction, tearing, moisture and UV rays, such as PVC-coated polyester, thus guaranteeing the durability and performance of the cover element.

[0020] To use the crane-to-sail conversion system for boats, it is necessary to follow specific transformation procedures according to the vessel's characteristics. This involves transforming and positioning the crane arm so that it functions as the mast, and then attaching the covering element that will become the sail.

[0021] EXPLANATION OF THE FIGURES

[0022] To complete the description being made and in order to help in the better understanding of the characteristics of the invention, this descriptive report is accompanied, as an integral part thereof, by a figure in which, for illustrative and non-limiting purposes, the following has been represented.

[0023] Figure 1 shows a side view of a vessel with the crane-to-sail conversion system for boats.

[0024] PREFERRED EMBODIMENT OF THE INVENTION.

[0025] The present invention relates to a vessel with a crane and a crane-to-sail conversion system specifically designed to improve the efficiency and sustainability of vessel propulsion by harnessing wind power. This innovative system comprises a crane (1), installed on the vessel, which can be transformed into a sail (2) through the use of at least one covering element (3). This element, in turn, allows the wind to be captured and used as an energy resource to move the vessel more efficiently and sustainably, marking a turning point in marine propulsion technologies.

[0026] In a preferred embodiment, the crane (1) that forms an essential part of this system is a hydraulic loading and unloading crane and is distinguished by having an arm equipped with a lifting system capable of reaching different heights. This feature is fundamental for its transformation into a mast, allowing it to be adapted to the specific needs of navigation and vessel maneuvering. For this conversion, the extendable or lifting arm includes a fixing for the covering element (3).

[0027] The sail (2) preferably includes common and basic elements such as tack, clew, and luff, among others, and has been designed to be available in different sizes to match both the crane (1) and the types of vessels it is intended for, including those in the fishing or cargo sectors. This ensures maximum compatibility and versatility, adapting to various vessel configurations and their corresponding operational needs.

[0028] Preferably, the sail (2) incorporates an automatic steering control system. This system can be operated directly from the vessel's bridge, facilitating navigation management and improving the safety and efficiency of vessel handling. For example, it may include the slewing of the crane (1).

[0029] Typically, the covering element (3) used in this system is a tensioned tarpaulin made of a material resistant to tension, tearing, moisture, and UV rays, such as PVC-coated polyester. This material choice not only ensures the system's durability but also maximizes the performance of the covering element (3), significantly contributing to the overall efficiency of the crane-to-sail conversion system for boats.

[0030] Having sufficiently described the nature of the present invention, as well as the manner of putting it into practice, it is not considered necessary to make its explanation more extensive so that any expert in the field may understand its scope and the advantages that derive from it, it being noted that, within its essentiality, it may be put into practice in other modes of embodiment that differ in detail from the one indicated as an example, and which will also achieve the protection sought provided that its fundamental principle is not altered, changed or modified.

Claims

CLAIMS 1. Vessel with crane, characterized in that the crane (1) comprises a covering element (3), forming a sail (2).

2. Vessel with crane, according to claim 1, characterized in that the crane (1) has an extendable arm for fixing the covering element (3).

3. Vessel with crane, according to claim 1, characterized in that it comprises an automatic sail steering control system commanded from the vessel's bridge.

4. Vessel with crane, according to claim 1, characterized in that the covering element (3) is a tensioned tarpaulin.

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