ARRANGEMENT APPLIED TO A MOVABLE FLOAT

Abstract

A movable float configured for self-propulsion by a user; the float including a board and hydrofoils; the board is mounted on hydrofoils at their ends with struts connecting the hydrofoil to the board. The movable float contains also a rope with a handle, a rudder and fairings.

Claims

1. (canceled)

2. The movable float according to claim 17, further comprising a rope coupled to a rudder, the rudder configured to control a direction of the movable float.

3. The movable float according to claim 17, further comprising a handle coupled to the rope.

4. The movable float according to claim 17, further comprising a fairing coupled to the board.

5. The movable float according to claim 17, wherein the hydrofoil has a wing shape.

6. The movable float according to claim 17, further comprising a rope coupled to a rudder, the rudder configured to control a direction of the movable float.

7. The movable float according to claim 17, further comprising a handle coupled to the rope.

8. The movable float according to claim 17, further comprising a fairing coupled to the board.

9. The movable float according to claim 17, wherein the hydrofoil has a trapezoidal shape.

10. The movable float according to claim 17, further comprising a rope coupled to a rudder, the rudder configured to control a direction of the movable float.

11. The movable float according to claim 17, further comprising a handle coupled to the rope.

12. The movable float according to claim 17, further comprising a fairing coupled to the board.

13. The movable float according to claim 17, wherein the hydrofoil has a semi-circumference shape.

14. The movable float according to claim 17, further comprising a rope coupled to a rudder, the rudder configured to control a direction of the movable float.

15. The movable float according to claim 17, further comprising a handle coupled to the rope.

16. The movable float according to claim 17, further comprising a fairing coupled to the board.

17. A moveable float configured for self-propulsion by a standing user's repetitive movements side to side, the float comprising: a board, and a hydrofoil fixedly connected to opposite sides of the board and extending laterally outwardly.

18. The moveable float of claim 17, wherein a second pair of hydrofoils are fixedly connected to the board in longitudinally spaced relationship to the first pair of hydrofoils fixedly connected to said board.

19. A method of a user standing on a float board self-propelling the float board through the water comprising the user moving their body to the left and to the right alternatively without removing the feet from the surface of the board.

Description

DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0018] Accompanying drawings are provided to aid understanding of example implementations of the present application, as listed below.

[0019] FIG. 1 illustrates a perspective view of a movable float according to an example implementation;

[0020] FIG. 2 illustrates a top view of the movable float according to an example implementation;

[0021] FIG. 3 illustrates a bottom view of the movable float according to an example implementation;

[0022] FIG. 4 illustrates a perspective view of the movable float according to an example implementation, with another example implementation of the hydrofoils.

[0023] FIG. 5 illustrates a top view of the movable float according to an example implementation, with another example implementation of the hydrofoils.

[0024] FIG. 6 illustrates a bottom view of the movable float according to an example implementation, with another example implementation of the hydrofoils.

[0025] FIG. 7 illustrates a perspective view of the movable float according to an example implementation, with another example implementation of the hydrofoils.

[0026] FIG. 8 illustrates atop view of the movable float according to an example implementation, with another example implementation of the hydrofoils.

[0027] FIG. 9 illustrates a bottom view of the movable float according to an example implementation, with another example implementation of the hydrofoils.

[0028] FIG. 10 illustrates a perspective view of the movable float according to an example implementation, with another example implementation of the hydrofoils.

[0029] FIG. 11 illustrates atop view of the movable float according to an example implementation, with another example implementation of the hydrofoils.

[0030] FIG. 12 illustrates a bottom view of the movable float according to an example implementation, with another example implementation of the hydrofoils.

[0031] FIG. 13 illustrates a perspective view of the movable float according to another example implementation.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0032] The following detailed description provides further details of the figures and example implementations of the present application. Reference numerals and descriptions of redundant elements between figures are omitted for clarity. Terms used throughout the description are provided as examples and are not intended to be limiting. For example, the use of the term automatic may involve fully automatic or semi-automatic implementations involving user or operator control over certain aspects of the implementation, depending on the desired implementation of one of ordinary skill in the art practicing implementations of the present application.

[0033] Example implementations of the present application may provide, generally, a movable float, for example, a self-propelled movable float having hydrofoils, struts and board that may be stable on the water and may also allow propulsion based on repetitive movements of the user. In some example implementations, the described structure of the movable float may allow an unusual form of locomotion on water in a simple and practical way that may be used by both children and adults without major difficulties. For example, some example implementations may allow a movable float to be displaced along water by simple movement of the user (e.g., moving their body to the left and the right alternately, without removing the feet from the surface of the board), generating the necessary movement for the hydrofoils work of the hydrofoils in the water, similarly ensuring static stability.

[0034] FIG. 1 illustrates a perspective view of a movable float 1 according to an example implementation. FIG. 2 illustrates a top view of the movable float 1 according to an example implementation. FIG. 3 illustrates a bottom view of the movable float 1 according to an example implementation. As illustrated, the moveable float 1 may be self-propelled movable float having a board (2) with two pairs of hydrofoils (4 and 4) connected to the board (2) by pairs of struts (3 and 3). More particularly, the illustrated movable float (1) includes a board (2) which is mounted on pairs of hydrofoils (4 and 4) by pairs of struts (3 and 3) connected to the ends of the hydrofoils (4 and 4). The struts 3 and 3 may be fixed to the board (2) and the hydrofoils (4 and 4) by any type of existing fastener that may be apparent to a person of ordinary skill in the art. In some example implementations, each strut (3 and 3) may have a crescent, or half-moon shape. This shape may allow slight flexibility when the user moves their body to the left and to the right alternately, without removing the feet from the surface of the board. This movement may generate the movement of the hydrofoils (4 and 4) to work in the water, causing the movement of the float (1). As illustrated in FIGS. 1-3, the hydrofoils (4 and 4) may have a wing shape, which may assist with movement of the float (1) along the water.

[0035] FIG. 4 illustrates a perspective view of a movable float 1 according to another example implementation. FIG. 5 illustrates a top view of the movable float 1 according to another example implementation. FIG. 6 illustrates a bottom view of the movable float 1 according to another example implementation. Some aspects of the example implementation of FIGS. 4-6 may be similar to the example implementation of FIGS. 1-3 and similar reference numerals may be used. As illustrated, the moveable float 1 may be self-propelled movable float having a board (2) with two pairs of hydrofoils (5 and 5) connected to the board (2) by pairs of struts (3 and 3). More particularly, the illustrated movable float (1) includes a board (2) which is mounted on pairs of hydrofoils (5 and 5) by pairs of struts (3 and 3) connected to the ends of the hydrofoils (5 and 5). The struts 3 and 3 may be fixed to the board (2) and the hydrofoils (5 and 5) by any type of existing fastener that may be apparent to a person of ordinary skill in the art.

[0036] In some example implementations, each strut (3 and 3) may have a crescent, or half-moon shape. This shape may allow slight flexibility when the user moves their body to the left and to the right alternately, without removing the feet from the surface of the board. This movement may generate the movement of the hydrofoils (5 and 5) to work in the water, causing the movement of the float (1). As illustrated in FIGS. 4-6, the hydrofoils (5 and 5) may have a trapezoidal-like shape, which may assist with movement of the float (1) along the water.

[0037] FIG. 7 illustrates a perspective view of a movable float 1 according to another example implementation. FIG. 8 illustrates a top view of the movable float 1 according to another example implementation. FIG. 9 illustrates a bottom view of the movable float 1 according to another example implementation. Some aspects of the example implementation of FIGS. 7-9 may be similar to the example implementation of FIGS. 1-3 and similar reference numerals may be used. As illustrated, the moveable float 1 may be self-propelled movable float having a board (2) with two pairs of hydrofoils (6 and 6) connected to the board (2) by pairs of struts (3 and 3). More particularly, the illustrated movable float (1) includes a board (2) which is mounted on pairs of hydrofoils (6 and 6) by pairs of struts (3 and 3) connected to the ends of the hydrofoils (6 and 6). The struts 3 and 3 may be fixed to the board (2) and the hydrofoils (6 and 6) by any type of existing fastener that may be apparent to a person of ordinary skill in the art.

[0038] In some example implementations, each strut (3 and 3) may have a crescent, or half-moon shape. This shape may allow slight flexibility when the user moves their body to the left and to the right alternately, without removing the feet from the surface of the board. This movement may generate the movement of the hydrofoils (6 and 6) to work in the water, causing the movement of the float (1). As illustrated in FIGS. 7-9, the hydrofoils (6 and 6) may have a trapezoidal-like shape, which may assist with movement of the float (1) along the water.

[0039] FIG. 10 illustrates a perspective view of a movable float 1 according to another example implementation. FIG. 11 illustrates a top view of the movable float 1 according to another example implementation. FIG. 12 illustrates a bottom view of the movable float 1 according to another example implementation. Some aspects of the example implementation of FIGS. 10-12 may be similar to the example implementation of FIGS. 1-3 and similar reference numerals may be used. As illustrated, the moveable float 1 may be self-propelled movable float having a board (2) with two pairs of hydrofoils (7 and 7) connected to the board (2) by pairs of struts (3 and 3). More particularly, the illustrated movable float (1) includes a board (2) which is mounted on pairs of hydrofoils (7 and 7) by pairs of struts (3 and 3) connected to the ends of the hydrofoils (7 and 7). The struts 3 and 3 may be fixed to the board (2) and the hydrofoils (7 and 7) by any type of existing fastener that may be apparent to a person of ordinary skill in the art.

[0040] In some example implementations, each strut (3 and 3) may have a crescent, or half-moon shape. This shape may allow slight flexibility when the user moves their body to the left and to the right alternately, without removing the feet from the surface of the board. This movement may generate the movement of the hydrofoils (7 and 7) to work in the water, causing the movement of the float (1). As illustrated in FIGS. 10-12, the hydrofoils (7 and 7) may have a semi-circumference shape, which may assist with movement of the float (1) along the water.

[0041] FIG. 13 illustrates a perspective view of the movable float 1 according to another example implementation. Some aspects of the example implementation of FIG. 13 may be similar to the example implementation of FIGS. 1-3 and similar reference numerals may be used.

[0042] As illustrated, the moveable float 1 may be self-propelled movable float having a board (2) with two pairs of hydrofoils (9 and 9) connected to the board (2) by pairs of struts (10 and 10). More particularly, the illustrated movable float (1) includes a board (2) which is mounted on pairs of hydrofoils (9 and 9) by pairs of struts (10 and 10) connected to the ends of the hydrofoils (9 and 9). The struts 10 and 10 may be fixed to the board (2) and the hydrofoils (9 and 9) by any type of existing fastener that may be apparent to a person of ordinary skill in the art.

[0043] In some example implementations, each strut (10 and 10) may have a crescent, or half-moon shape. This shape may allow slight flexibility when the user moves their body to the left and to the right alternately, without removing the feet from the surface of the board. This movement may generate the movement of the hydrofoils (9 and 9) to work in the water, causing the movement of the float (1). As illustrated in FIG. 13, the hydrofoils (9 and 9) may have a semi-circumference shape, which may assist with movement of the float (1) along the water.

[0044] Additionally, in FIG. 13, the float (1) also includes a rope (11) which includes a handle (12) provided on the float (1) to enable the user to direct or steer the float (1). The rope (11) may be connected to a rudder (L) located at the rear of the float (1) to allow control the float (1). Additionally, the float (1) may also further include fairings (13) at its lateral ends, which may assist the stability of the float (1) on water.

[0045] Thus, this invention involves novelty and inventive act thanks to the flotation and to the displacement of the float (1) on water via a simple movement by a user, which, added to industrial applicability makes it worthy of the patent privilege.