Paddleboard with Integrated Paddle

Abstract

A paddleboard is modified by creating an opening in the center of the paddleboard and inserting the paddle shaft through the opening of the paddleboard. The paddle would have a handle on one end of the shaft of the paddle and a pair of blades on the opposite end. The pair of blades rotate around the shaft as the user pushes and pulls the handle to operate the paddleboard.

Claims

1. A paddleboard with integrated paddle which is comprised of: a paddleboard, wherein the paddleboard is planar, wherein the paddleboard is a predetermined shape, wherein the paddleboard has a top surface, wherein the paddleboard has a bottom surface an opening, wherein an opening is placed in the center of the bottom surface of the paddleboard, wherein the opening is large enough to permit movement of the shaft within the opening, a paddle, wherein the paddle is a predetermined length, wherein the paddle has a first end and a second end, wherein a handle is located on the first end of the paddle, wherein a pair of blades are placed at the second end of the paddle, retaining clips, wherein the pair of blades are secured to the second end of the paddle by the retaining clips, wherein the pair of blades rotate around the center of the shaft, a stop mechanism, wherein the stop mechanism is located on the second end of the paddle, wherein the stop mechanism prevents the pair of blades from moving beyond a predetermined point, a ball and socket connection, wherein the ball and socket connection point is placed in the center of the paddleboard, wherein the shaft of the paddle travels through the opening in the center of the paddleboard; wherein the ball and socket connection point secures the shaft to the paddleboard in the center of the paddleboard, wherein the ball and socket allows movement of the shaft of the paddle in all directions.

2. A paddleboard with integrated paddle as described in claim 1 wherein the connection point is a ball and socket.

3. A paddleboard with integrated paddle as described in claim 1 wherein the paddle can be rotated around the shaft at the second end of the paddle.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0009] FIG. 1 is an isometric view of the paddleboard with the paddle inserted through the opening in the middle of the paddleboard and the paddle in a vertical orientation relative to the paddleboard.

[0010] FIG. 2 is an isometric view of the paddleboard with the handle and shaft tilted in the center of paddleboard showing the blades extended outward from the shaft of the paddle.

[0011] FIG. 3 is an isometric view of the paddleboard depicting the blades of the paddle folded backwards.

[0012] FIG. 4 is a top view of the paddleboard with the paddle in a vertical orientation relative to the paddleboard.

[0013] FIG. 5 is a side cross-sectional view of the paddleboard depicting the blades of the paddle folded backwards.

[0014] FIG. 6 is a side view of the paddleboard depicting the handle in a non-vertical orientation depicting the connection points for the blades.

[0015] FIG. 7 is a bottom isometric view of the paddleboard depicting the shaft through the opening on the bottom surface.

[0016] FIG. 8 is a depiction of the paddle in two sections.

[0017] FIG. 9 is an in use view of the device.

NUMBERING REFERENCE

[0018] 1Paddleboard [0019] 5Paddle Shaft [0020] 10Handle [0021] 15Blades [0022] 20Opening [0023] 25Ball [0024] 30Retention Clips [0025] 35Opening on the bottom surface

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE EMBODIMENTS

[0026] The paddle board 1 is a device with flat top surface and a flat bottom surface and allows people to stand on a board while enjoying travel on the water. The shape of the paddleboard is like a surfboard. Unlike a surfboard where the person stands on the board and is propelled by waves, the paddleboard is propelled by a person standing on the top surface and moving a paddle from one side to the other side of the paddleboard. The paddleboard may subjected to extreme temperature and weather conditions and it should be built and manufactured to withstand those particular conditions.

[0027] The current device modifies the design of the current paddleboard by inserting an opening on the bottom in the center of the paddleboard 35 and an opening on the top surface through which the shaft of the paddle will be inserted. The size of the opening on the bottom should be large enough to allow freedom of movement of the paddle 5 as the person pushes and pulls the handle 10 of the paddle.

[0028] The paddle is comprised of a shaft 5 with a handle 10 on the first end and a pair of blades 15 on the second end of the shaft of the paddle. The blades 15 are attached to the second end of the shaft using retention clips 30 that allow the blades to rotate as the handle is pushed backwards and forward. In one direction the blades are extended away from the second end of the shaft to capture the water and create propulsion; as the user moves the handle in the opposite direction the blades 15 rotate and fold against each other such as depicted in FIG. 5 to allow the user to move the handle back and forth.

[0029] The paddle 5 may come in separate sections such as depicted in FIG. 8 for ease of transport. The paddle may also telescope to accommodate different heights of the users of the paddleboard.

[0030] The paddle is inserted through the opening on the top of the paddleboard and a ball and socket 20 will allow the shaft 5 of the paddle to move freely as the user pushes and pulls the handle 10 as the paddleboard 1 is operated and allows the user to rotate the handle. If the person wanted to change the direction of the paddleboard the user would turn the handle 10 in the desired direction and push and pull the handle as normal.

[0031] The size of the opening on the bottom surface 35 enough to accommodate the shaft of the paddle near the center of the paddleboard on the top surface but also large enough on the bottom surface to allow freedom of movement of the lower portion of the shaft as the device is operated. The shaft, 5, will lead to a handle, 10, on the top surface of the paddle board and the user of the paddle board will push and pull the handle, 10, backwards and forwards to produce movement of the lower half of the shaft, such as depicted in FIGS. 2 and 3. The blades, 15, of the paddle, which are in the water, will move, such as depicted in FIG. 3, to minimize drag, and then reform to produce a stroke to cause propulsion.

[0032] While the embodiments of the invention have been disclosed, certain modifications may be made by those skilled in the art to modify the invention without departing from the spirit of the invention.