Ships – Watercraft with means used in providing sailpower – Having specifically defined hull shape
Patent
1985-07-29
1987-03-17
Barefoot, Galen L.
Ships
Watercraft with means used in providing sailpower
Having specifically defined hull shape
224181, 441 74, A63C 1505
Patent
active
046498460
DESCRIPTION:
BRIEF SUMMARY
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
1. Field of the Invention
The invention concerns the portage of windsurfing boards over medium or long distances to the water on which they are used.
2. Description of the Prior Art
As is known, a windsurfing board and its accessories represent a load of approximately 25 kg which, when it is to be used, must be transported over at least the width of a beach, which can be considerable in the case of tidal oceans. The load is generally transported over short distances by hand, with the component parts (board and sail) separated. Over longer distances it is preferable to make only one journey, either by carrying two complete boards between two persons or, when the user is alone, by carrying the complete board on the shoulder or on the head, which is hardly practicable and potentially harmful to the cervical vertebrae.
To eliminate this all manner of adaptable trolleys and wheels have been produced, but these are not always very effective given the generally sandy and irregular nature of the terrain.
The objective of the invention is to avoid the preceding disadvantages by providing a portage device enabling a board complete with its accessories to be carried comfortably and safely.
The invention consists essentially in providing a support bearing symmetrically on both shoulders of the user and supporting the board level above his head without pressing on it.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
The present invention consists in a windsurfing board portage device comprising two members adapted to bear on the shoulders on a person, a supporting frame for the windsurfing board, and a strong structure connecting said supporting frame to said shoulder members, said structure comprising two uprights, a neck crossmember connecting said uprights and a forehead crossmember retaining the device in position on the head and shoulders of the user.
Other objects and advantages will appear from the following description of an example of the invention, when considered in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, and the novel features will be particularly pointed out in the appended claims.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the device.
FIG. 2 shows the loading or unloading procedure.
FIG. 3 shows the device in the portage position.
DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT
The device comprises at the bottom two shoulder members 1 of arcuate shape designed to fit over the shoulders of the user. In the upper part it comprises a substantially plane frame 2 having any suitable closed or open contour as seen from above and designed to support the board. Finally, between the frame 2 and the shoulder members 1 is disposed any suitable structure capable of transferring loads from one to the other.
in the example shown, this structure consists of two vertical uprights 3 of appropriate length, slightly greater than the distance between the top of the shoulders and the top of the head of a tall person. These two uprights 3 are connected by a neck crossmember 4, preferably of arcuate shape to extend around and fit snugly against, or below, the neck of the user.
Finally, the uprights 3 are also connected by a forehead crossmember 5 situated at the level of the forehead and preferably consisting of a simple strap, possibly adjustable.
The shoulder members 1 are naturally for preference padded, at least on their inside edge, as is the neck crossmember 4, and the support frame 2 is preferably provided with a non-skid facing, at least on its upper side in contact with the board.
To use the device, the board is first laid flat on the ground and its various accessories, in particular the mast and the wishbone, fixed on top of it by any known means. The user then places the device shown in FIG. 1 on his shoulders, slipping his head between the neck crossmember 4 and the forehead crossmember 5, as shown in FIG. 2, which enables him to manipulate the apparatus without having to hold it.
He can then lift the entire load 6 from the rear, leaving the pointed end 6a resting on the ground, and
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Avila Stephen P.
Barefoot Galen L.
Cabinet Michel Rataboul
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