WO2023222553A1 - Pilot harness for practising a gliding sport in tandem using a sail or wing - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates to a pilot harness for the tandem practice of a board sport using a sail or a wing.
- the invention relates to the technical field of harnesses for the tandem practice of board sports, and more particularly, but not exclusively, for the practice of kitesurfing.
- Kitesurfing is practiced using a board attached to the practitioner's feet and a sail or wing used to move on the surface of the water.
- the kitesurfing sail is attached to the practitioner via traction lines detachably attached to a harness via a harness buckle, commonly called a “spreader bar”.
- Kitesurfing can also be practiced in tandem as shown in Figure 1.
- two participants are positioned one behind the other on the same board 1 and are towed by the same sail or wing 3.
- the latter is attached by traction lines 5 to a steering bar or rudder 7 allowing to direct and/or control it.
- the spreader 7 is then connected to the spreader-bar, generally by means of a detachable link.
- Patent document FR3092081 discloses a passenger harness suitable for tandem kitesurfing.
- the spreader-bar is here connected to the passage harness.
- the pilot harness and the passenger are connected together via a quick release device allowing the pilot to quickly free himself from the passenger.
- the spreader-bar being connected to the harness passenger, the pilot no longer has control of the wing and said passenger remains attached to the wing, which can be problematic.
- Another device allows the pilot to release the wing attached to the passenger harness, by ejecting the spreader-bar. In this case the pilot no longer has any control of the wing, which again is problematic.
- the invention aims to overcome at least one of the disadvantages of the aforementioned state of the art.
- the invention aims in particular to propose a harness allowing the pilot to constantly maintain control of the wing, whether or not the passenger harness is connected to said pilot harness, that is to say even if the pilot frees himself from the passenger.
- the solution proposed by the invention is a pilot harness for the tandem practice of a board sport using a sail or a wing, comprising a first attachment device configured to connect detachably to a passenger harness
- a second attachment device is provided to attach the spreader-bar to a belt of the pilot harness. This second attachment device is functionally independent of the first attachment device.
- the second attachment device comprising: a first link connecting a first lateral portion of the belt to a first end of the spreader-bar; and a second link connecting a second lateral portion of the belt to a second end of the spreader-bar.
- This second link is connected to said spreader-bar by means of a width configured to disconnect said second link from said second end when it is actuated, so that, in use, when the release device is actuated, said spreader- bar stays connected to the pilot harness using the first link and releases the front portion of the passenger harness.
- the spreader-bar is now connected to the pilot harness and no longer to the passenger harness as in FR3092081.
- the release device is activated (for example to change passengers or to quickly eject them)
- the spreader-bar remains connected to the pilot harness by means of the connection cable so that the pilot can maintain control of the wing .
- the pilot can quickly release the passenger by activating the first attachment device to unhook the pilot harness from the passenger harness, while maintaining control of the wing still connected to the spreader-bar.
- the pilot can decide to remain connected to the passenger by not activating the first attachment device, but by only activating the release device. While maintaining control of the wing, the pilot can rotate the passenger to temporarily reposition them in front of them or in their field of vision in order to reassure them.
- this pilot harness allows the pilot to constantly maintain control of the wing, whether or not the passenger harness is connected to said pilot harness, that is to say even if the pilot frees himself from the passenger.
- This harness also helps improve not only the safety of the passenger and rider, but also the passenger experience.
- This pilot harness is also simpler and easier to use than the harnesses known from the prior art.
- the first link is connected to the belt at the level of a first connecting part in the form of a box and in which a path is provided in which said first link travels.
- a blocking member is arranged in the first connecting part to block the first link in position.
- the first link is placed in the first connecting part so that a portion of said first link is prehensile, traction on said prehensile portion allowing adjustment of the distance between the first end of the spreader-bar and said first connecting piece.
- the second link is connected to the belt at the level of a second connecting part in the form of a box and in which a path is provided in which said second link travels.
- a blocking member is arranged in the second connecting part to block the second link in position.
- the second link is placed in the second connecting part so that a portion of said second link is prehensile, traction on said prehensile portion allowing adjustment of the distance between the second end of the spreader-bar and said second connecting piece.
- the first attachment device comprises a third link connected to the belt, said third link being associated with a width for its connection to the passenger harness.
- the third link is connected to the belt at the level of a connecting part in the form of a box and in which a path is provided in which said third link travels.
- the third link is placed in the connecting part so that a portion of said third link is prehensile, a traction on said prehensile portion allowing adjustment of the distance between the passenger harness and the pilot harness.
- the first link runs between a first connecting part fixed on the first lateral portion of the belt and a second connecting part fixed on the second lateral portion of said belt; the path of the first link starts from the first connecting piece then passes through the second connecting piece to return to said first piece, so as to form a portion of the abdominal belt.
- the third link runs between a first connecting part fixed on the first lateral portion of the belt and a second connecting part fixed on the second lateral portion of said belt; the path of the third link starts from the second connecting piece then passes into the first connecting piece, so as to form a portion of the abdominal belt.
- the invention also relates to an assembly comprising a pilot harness according to one of the preceding characteristics and a passenger harness.
- FIG. 1 schematizes a pilot and a passenger practicing kitesurfing in tandem.
- FIG. 2 illustrates, in perspective view from the right, a pilot harness according to the invention connected to a passenger harness.
- FIG. 3 is a top view of the assembly of Figure 2.
- FIG. 4 illustrates, in perspective view from the left, the whole of Figure 2.
- FIG. 5 shows the whole of Figure 2 with the spreader-bar released.
- FIG. 6 is a side view of the assembly of Figure 2.
- FIG. 7 shows the whole of Figure 2 with the spreader-bar released and the first attachment device detached from the passenger harness.
- FIG. 8 illustrates an alternative embodiment of a pilot harness according to the invention.
- the harness which is the subject of the invention is particularly suitable for the practice of tandem kitesurfing. It can, however, be used for the tandem practice of other board sports using a sail or a wing, such as kite landboarding.
- FIGS 2, 3 and 4 illustrate an example of a pilot harness according to the invention.
- the pilot harness 9 is a belt harness in the sense that it comprises, in a manner known to those skilled in the art, a belt 90 forming the middle part of said harness and serves as lumbar support. It comprises a first side portion 90A and a second side portion 90B located, in use, at the level of the pilot's sides.
- the first side portion 90A is positioned on the left side of the harness 9, and the second side portion 90B on the right side.
- the rear portion 90C of the belt 90 can integrate a rigid reinforcement part allowing better repair of forces.
- a first attachment device described further in the description is configured to detachably connect the pilot harness 9 to a passenger harness 8.
- the harness buckle or spreader-bar 4 is in the form of a semi-rigid or rigid part, for example made of steel or plastic material. It is configured to be positioned, in use, against a front portion of the passenger harness 8 ( Figures 2, 3 and 4).
- the spreader-bar 4 is provided with a fastener 40 allowing it to be connected to the wing 3 (figure 1).
- this attachment 40 is conventionally an inverted hook on which a width (not shown) connected to the spreader 7 is fixed, for example a width sold under the AKA® brand.
- the clip 40 may be in the form of a loop or a carabiner.
- the harness 9 comprises a second device for attaching the spreader-bar 4 to the belt 90.
- This second attachment device is functionally independent of the first attachment device, in the sense that they actuate independently one from the other and/or that the actuation of one does not require the actuation of the other.
- the second attachment device comprises a first link 6A connecting the first lateral portion 90A of the belt 90 to a first end 4A of the spreader-bar 4.
- the first link 6A is presented as the shape of a strap or cable (cord or end).
- One end 60A of the first link 6A is provided with a quick attachment means, for example of the carabiner type, which connects to a loop or ring 40A provided at the first end 4A of the spreader-bar 4.
- this end 60A of the first link 6A is fixed in another way to the first end 4A of the spreader-bar 4, for example by means of a knot.
- a second link 6B connects the second lateral portion 90B of the belt 90 of the belt 90 to a second end 4B of the spreader-bar 4.
- the second link 6B is in the form of a strap or cable (cord or end).
- the second link 6B is associated with a width 60B making it possible to disconnect said link from the second end 4B of the spreader-bar 4 when it is activated.
- the release 60B is a quick release carabiner, which connects to a loop or a ring 40B provided on the second end 4B of the spreader-bar 4.
- the width 60B opens instantly and releases the second end 4B of the spreader-bar 4. This, however, remains connected to the pilot harness 9 by means of the first link 6A while releasing the front portion of the passenger harness 8.
- the passage Pa is then no longer hindered by the spreader-bar 4 and easily regains its freedom of movement without being attached to the wing.
- the first link 6A is connected to the belt 90 at the level of a first connecting part 91A.
- this first connecting part 91 A is in the form of a housing, for example made of steel or plastic, and fixed to the first lateral portion 90A of the belt 90, for example by gluing , welding, riveting, etc.
- a path 91 OA is arranged in the first connecting part 91 A and in which the first link 6A runs. This path 91 OA makes it possible in particular to hold the first link 6A in position by friction. According to one embodiment, the number of passes in the path 91 OA is between 1 and 3.
- a blocking member preferably by wedging, is advantageously arranged in the first connecting part 91 A to block the first link 6A in position .
- first link 6A remains prehensile so that traction on said prehensile portion makes it possible to adjust the distance between the first end 4A of the spreader-bar 4 and the first connecting piece 91 A. This adjustment makes it possible to clamp the spreader -bar 4 against passenger Pa.
- the second link 6B is connected to the belt 90 at the level of a second connecting part 91 B.
- this second connecting part 91 B is in the form of a housing, for example made of steel or plastic, and fixed to the first lateral portion 90B of the belt 90, for example by gluing, welding, riveting, etc.
- a path 910B is arranged in the second connecting piece 91 B and in which the second link 6B runs. This routing 910B makes it possible in particular to hold the second link 6A in position by friction. According to one embodiment, the number of passes in the path 910B is between 1 and 3.
- a blocking member preferably by jamming, is advantageously arranged in the second connecting part 91 B to lock the second link 6B in position.
- a portion 61 B of the second link 6B remains prehensile so that traction on said prehensile portion makes it possible to adjust the distance between the second end 4B of the spreader -bar 4 and the second connecting piece 91 B.
- This adjustment makes it possible in particular to press the spreader-bar 4 against the passenger Pa.
- the pilot Pi pulls simultaneously on the prehensile portions 61 A, 61 B to press the spreader- bar 4 against the passenger Pa, so that said spreader-bar remains centered at the level of the abdomen of the passenger Pa.
- the pilot harness 9 comprises a first attachment device configured to connect detachably to the passenger harness 8.
- This first attachment device comprises a third link 6C connecting the belt 90 to the passenger harness 8.
- the passenger harness 8 is a belt harness comprising a belt 80 having a first side portion 80A and a second side portion 80B located, in use, at the level of the passenger's sides.
- the first side portion 80A is positioned on the left side of the harness 8, and the second side portion 80B on the right side.
- the third link 6C connects the first lateral portion 90A of the belt 90 of the pilot harness 9 to the first lateral portion 80A of the passenger harness 8.
- the third link 6C is in the form of a strap or a cable (cord or end).
- the third link 6C is associated with a width 60C allowing said link to be disconnected from the passenger harness 8 when it is activated.
- the release 60C is of the chicken loop type or of the quick release carabiner type, which connects to a loop or a ring 800A fixed at the level of the first lateral portion 80A of the passenger harness 8.
- 60C width opens instantly and releases the passenger harness 8. Referring to Figure 7, when the two releases 60B and 60C are actuated, the passenger Pa is completely free.
- the third link 6C is connected to the belt 90 at the level of the first connecting part 91 A.
- Another path 91 OC is arranged in the first connecting part 91 A and in which the third link 6C travels. This path 91 OC makes it possible in particular to hold the third link 6C in position by friction.
- the number of passes in the path 91 OC is between 1 and 3.
- a blocking member, preferably by wedging, is advantageously arranged in the first connecting part 91 A to block the third link 6C in position .
- Figure 8 illustrates a variant embodiment in which the first link 6A travels between the two connecting pieces 91 A, 91 B.
- the path of the first link 6A starts from the first connecting piece 91A then passes into the second piece connecting link 91 B to return to said first part, so as to form a portion of the abdominal belt.
- the portion 61A of the first link 6A remains prehensile. This configuration makes it possible to better distribute the forces due to possible traction of the wing when the spreader-bar 4 is released. These forces can in fact be distributed on each side of the pilot harness 9, which contributes to reducing and/or limiting the imbalance of the pilot Pi.
- pulley or bearing type return members, and over which the first link 6A are installed in the connecting parts 91 A, 91 B.
- the third link 6C can also travel between the two connecting pieces 91 A, 91 B.
- the path of the third link 6A starts from the second connecting piece 91 B then passes into the first piece of connection 91 A so as to form a portion of the abdominal belt.
- the 61 C portion of the third link 6C remains prehensile. This configuration makes it possible to better distribute on each side of the pilot harness 9, the forces due to possible movements of the passenger Pa, and reduce and/or limit the imbalance of the pilot Pi.
- pulley or bearing type return members, and over which the third link 6C passes, are installed in the connecting parts 91 A , 91 B.
- a preferred method of pairing the pilot Pi and the passenger Pa is as follows:
- the passenger Pa and the pilot Pi each equip themselves with their respective harnesses. They are completely free.
- the pilot Pi connects his harness to that of the passenger Pa. He connects the third link 6C to the passenger harness 8 via the release 60C and pulls on the prehensile portion 61 C to correctly position the passenger Pa.
- the Pi pilot brings the spreader-bar 4 into the navigation position then hooks the width 60B onto the ring 40B integrated into said spreader-bar. The pilot then pulls simultaneously on the prehensile portions 61 A and 61 B to press the spreader-bar 4 against the passenger Pa.
- the pilot releases spreader-bar 4 by activating release 60B (the wing can remain connected to spreader-bar 4).
- the pilot Pi separates his harness 9 from the passenger harness 8 by activating the release 60C.
- the pilot Pi can also decide to remain attached to the passenger Pa by not activating the release 60C. For example, in the event of discomfort or panic attack of the passenger Pa during a gliding session, the pilot Pi can decide to remain connected to the passenger to temporarily reposition him in front of him or in his field of vision. The pilot Pi simply has to temporarily release the third link 6C to extend the distance between the passenger harness 8 and the pilot harness 9. The passage Pa being freer, the pilot Pi can then reposition it as desired. The Pi pilot returns the spreader-bar 4 to the navigation position then hangs up the width 60B on ring 40B. The pilot then pulls simultaneously on the prehensile portions 61 A and 61 B to press the spreader-bar 4 against the passenger Pa.
- the pilot Pi constantly maintains control of the wing during the implementation of these steps to the extent that even when released, the spreader-bar 4 (connected to the wing) remains connected to the pilot harness 9.
- the pilot harness 9 is not necessarily a belt harness, but can for example be a breeches harness (with breeches connected to the belt 90), or a back harness (with shoulder straps and with or without breeches).
- the passenger harness 8 can be a belt harness, a breeches harness or a shoulder harness, and is not necessarily of the same type as the pilot harness 9.
- the third link 6C can connect another portion of the pilot harness 9 to another portion of the passenger harness 8.
- Width 60C can be connected to a loop or ring attached to pilot harness 9.
- the third link 6C can be connected to the belt 90 at the level of a connecting piece distinct from the first connecting piece 91 A. Or simply attached to the belt 90 of the pilot harness, by another means of attachment such as carabiner or knot.
- one or more features set forth only in one embodiment may be combined with one or more other features set forth only in another embodiment.
- one or more characteristics exposed only in one embodiment can be generalized to other embodiments, even if this or these characteristics are described only in combination with other characteristics.
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Titre : Harnais pilote pour la pratique en tandem d’un sport de glisse utilisant une voile ou une aile Title: Pilot harness for tandem practice of a board sport using a sail or wing
[Domaine technique. [Technical area.
[1] La présente invention a pour objet un harnais pilote pour la pratique en tandem d’un sport de glisse utilisant une voile ou une aile. [1] The present invention relates to a pilot harness for the tandem practice of a board sport using a sail or a wing.
[2] L’invention concerne le domaine technique des harnais pour la pratique en tandem de sports de glisse, et plus particulièrement, mais non exclusivement pour la pratique du kitesurf. [2] The invention relates to the technical field of harnesses for the tandem practice of board sports, and more particularly, but not exclusively, for the practice of kitesurfing.
État de la technique. State of the art.
[3] Le kitesurf se pratique à l’aide d’une planche fixée aux pieds du pratiquant et d’une voile ou aile servant à se déplacer à la surface de l’eau. La voile de kitesurf est rattachée au pratiquant par le biais de lignes de tractions fixées de manière détachable à un harnais par l’intermédiaire d’une boucle de harnais, communément appelée « spreader bar ». [3] Kitesurfing is practiced using a board attached to the practitioner's feet and a sail or wing used to move on the surface of the water. The kitesurfing sail is attached to the practitioner via traction lines detachably attached to a harness via a harness buckle, commonly called a “spreader bar”.
[4] Le kitesurf peut également être pratiqué en tandem comme illustré sur la figure 1 . Dans ce cas, deux pratiquants sont positionnés l’un derrière l’autre sur une même planche 1 et sont tractés par une même voile ou aile 3. Cette dernière est attachée par des lignes de traction 5 à une barre de direction ou palonnier 7 permettant de l’orienter et/ou de la contrôler. Le palonnier 7 est ensuite connecté à la spreader-bar, généralement au moyen d’un lien détachable. [4] Kitesurfing can also be practiced in tandem as shown in Figure 1. In this case, two participants are positioned one behind the other on the same board 1 and are towed by the same sail or wing 3. The latter is attached by traction lines 5 to a steering bar or rudder 7 allowing to direct and/or control it. The spreader 7 is then connected to the spreader-bar, generally by means of a detachable link.
[5] Le pratiquant le plus expérimenté est le pilote Pi et se positionne à l’arrière du pratiquant le moins expérimenté, le passager Pa. Le passager Pa est donc dos au pilote Pi. Cette pratique en tandem est notamment privilégiée pour l’apprentissage avec des enfants et/ou des personnes handicapées. [5] The most experienced practitioner is the pilot Pi and positions himself behind the least experienced practitioner, the passenger Pa. The passenger Pa therefore has his back to the pilot Pi. This tandem practice is particularly favored for learning with children and/or disabled people.
[6] Le document brevet FR3092081 divulgue un harnais passager adapté pour la pratique du kitesurf en tandem. La spreader-bar est ici reliée au harnais passage. Le harnais pilote et le passager sont reliés ensemble par l’intermédiaire d’un dispositif de décrochage rapide permettant au pilote de se libérer rapidement du passager. Dans un tel cas de décrochage, la spreader-bar étant reliée au harnais passager, le pilote n’a plus le contrôle de l’aile et ledit passager reste attaché à l’aile, ce qui peut être problématique. Un autre dispositif permet au pilote le largage de l'aile accrochée au harnais passager, par éjection de la spreader-bar. Le pilote n’a dans ce cas plus aucun contrôle de l’aile, ce qui là encore est problématique. En définitive, avec la solution décrite dans le document brevet FR3092081 , la seule configuration où le pilote contrôle l’aile est celle où le harnais pilote et le harnais passager sont reliés. Dès que le pilote se libère du passager en décrochant le harnais pilote du harnais passager, alors le pilote est en pratique contraint, pour la sécurité du passager, d’éjecter la spreader-bar. Dans ce cas, le pilote n’a plus aucun contrôle de l’aile. [6] Patent document FR3092081 discloses a passenger harness suitable for tandem kitesurfing. The spreader-bar is here connected to the passage harness. The pilot harness and the passenger are connected together via a quick release device allowing the pilot to quickly free himself from the passenger. In such a case of stalling, the spreader-bar being connected to the harness passenger, the pilot no longer has control of the wing and said passenger remains attached to the wing, which can be problematic. Another device allows the pilot to release the wing attached to the passenger harness, by ejecting the spreader-bar. In this case the pilot no longer has any control of the wing, which again is problematic. Ultimately, with the solution described in patent document FR3092081, the only configuration where the pilot controls the wing is the one where the pilot harness and the passenger harness are connected. As soon as the pilot frees himself from the passenger by unhooking the pilot harness from the passenger harness, then the pilot is in practice forced, for the safety of the passenger, to eject the spreader bar. In this case, the pilot no longer has any control of the wing.
[7] L’invention a pour objectif de pallier au moins un des inconvénients de l’état de la technique susmentionné. L’invention a notamment pour objectif de proposer un harnais permettant au pilote de garder constamment le contrôle de l’aile, que le harnais passager soit relié ou non audit harnais pilote, c’est-à-dire même si le pilote se libère du passager. [7] The invention aims to overcome at least one of the disadvantages of the aforementioned state of the art. The invention aims in particular to propose a harness allowing the pilot to constantly maintain control of the wing, whether or not the passenger harness is connected to said pilot harness, that is to say even if the pilot frees himself from the passenger.
Présentation de l’invention. Presentation of the invention.
[8] La solution proposée par l’invention est un harnais pilote pour la pratique en tandem d’un sport de glisse utilisant une voile ou une aile, comprenant un premier dispositif d’attache configuré pour se connecter de manière détachable à un harnais passager [8] The solution proposed by the invention is a pilot harness for the tandem practice of a board sport using a sail or a wing, comprising a first attachment device configured to connect detachably to a passenger harness
[9] Un deuxième dispositif d’attache est prévu pour attacher la spreader-bar à une ceinture du harnais pilote. Ce deuxième dispositif d’attache est fonctionnellement indépendant du premier dispositif d’attache. [9] A second attachment device is provided to attach the spreader-bar to a belt of the pilot harness. This second attachment device is functionally independent of the first attachment device.
[10] Le deuxième dispositif d’attache comprant : un premier lien connectant une première portion latérale de la ceinture à une première extrémité de la spreader- bar ; et un deuxième lien reliant une seconde portion latérale de la ceinture à une seconde extrémité de la spreader-bar. Ce deuxième lien est connecté à ladite spreader-bar au moyen d’un largueur configuré pour déconnecter ledit deuxième lien de ladite seconde extrémité lorsqu’il est actionné, de sorte que, en usage, lorsque le dispositif de largage est actionné, ladite spreader-bar reste connectée au harnais pilote au moyen du premier lien et libère la portion avant du harnais passager. [10] The second attachment device comprising: a first link connecting a first lateral portion of the belt to a first end of the spreader-bar; and a second link connecting a second lateral portion of the belt to a second end of the spreader-bar. This second link is connected to said spreader-bar by means of a width configured to disconnect said second link from said second end when it is actuated, so that, in use, when the release device is actuated, said spreader- bar stays connected to the pilot harness using the first link and releases the front portion of the passenger harness.
[11] La spreader-bar est maintenant reliée au harnais pilote et non plus au harnais passager comme dans FR3092081 . Lorsque le dispositif de largage est actionné (par exemple pour changer de passager ou pour l’éjecter rapidement), la spreader-bar reste connectée au harnais pilote au moyen du câble de connexion de sorte que le pilote peut garder le contrôle de l’aile. Dans cette configuration, le pilote peut libérer rapidement le passager en actionnant le premier dispositif d’attache pour décrocher le harnais pilote du harnais passager, tout en conservant un contrôle de l’aile toujours connectée à la spreader-bar. [11] The spreader-bar is now connected to the pilot harness and no longer to the passenger harness as in FR3092081. When the release device is activated (for example to change passengers or to quickly eject them), the spreader-bar remains connected to the pilot harness by means of the connection cable so that the pilot can maintain control of the wing . In this configuration, the pilot can quickly release the passenger by activating the first attachment device to unhook the pilot harness from the passenger harness, while maintaining control of the wing still connected to the spreader-bar.
[12] Également, en cas de malaise ou de crise de panique du passager lors d’une session de glisse, le pilote peut décider de rester connecté au passager en n’actionnant pas le premier dispositif d’attache, mais en actionnant seulement le dispositif de largage. Tout en conservant le contrôle de l’aile, le pilote peut notamment faire pivoter le passager pour le repositionner temporairement face à lui ou dans son champ de vision afin de le rassurer. [12] Also, in the event of discomfort or panic attack of the passenger during a sliding session, the pilot can decide to remain connected to the passenger by not activating the first attachment device, but by only activating the release device. While maintaining control of the wing, the pilot can rotate the passenger to temporarily reposition them in front of them or in their field of vision in order to reassure them.
[13] Ainsi, ce harnais pilote permet au pilote de garder constamment le contrôle de l’aile, que le harnais passager soit relié ou non audit harnais pilote, c’est-à-dire même si le pilote se libère du passager. Ce harnais permet également d’améliorer non seulement la sécurité du passager et du pilote, mais également l’expérience du passager. Ce harnais pilote est en outre plus simple et plus facile à utiliser que les harnais connus de l’art antérieur. [13] Thus, this pilot harness allows the pilot to constantly maintain control of the wing, whether or not the passenger harness is connected to said pilot harness, that is to say even if the pilot frees himself from the passenger. This harness also helps improve not only the safety of the passenger and rider, but also the passenger experience. This pilot harness is also simpler and easier to use than the harnesses known from the prior art.
[14] D’autres caractéristiques avantageuses de l’appareil objet de l’invention sont listées ci-dessous. Chacune de ces caractéristiques peut être considérée seule ou en combinaison avec les caractéristiques remarquables définies ci-dessus. Chacune de ces caractéristiques contribue, le cas échéant, à la résolution de problèmes techniques spécifiques définis plus avant dans la description et auxquels ne participent pas nécessairement les caractéristiques remarquables définies ci-dessus. Ces dernières peuvent faire l’objet, le cas échéant, d’une ou plusieurs demandes de brevet divisionnaires : [15] Selon un mode de réalisation, le premier lien est connecté à la ceinture au niveau d’une première pièce de liaison se présentant sous la forme d’un boîtier et dans laquelle est aménagé un cheminement dans lequel chemine ledit premier lien. [14] Other advantageous characteristics of the device which is the subject of the invention are listed below. Each of these characteristics can be considered alone or in combination with the notable characteristics defined above. Each of these characteristics contributes, where appropriate, to the resolution of specific technical problems defined further in the description and to which the remarkable characteristics defined above do not necessarily contribute. The latter may be the subject, where applicable, of one or more divisional patent applications: [15] According to one embodiment, the first link is connected to the belt at the level of a first connecting part in the form of a box and in which a path is provided in which said first link travels.
[16] Selon un mode de réalisation, un organe de blocage est aménagé dans la première pièce de liaison pour bloquer en position le premier lien. [16] According to one embodiment, a blocking member is arranged in the first connecting part to block the first link in position.
[17] Selon un mode de réalisation, le premier lien est mis en place dans la première pièce de liaison de manière à ce qu’une portion dudit premier lien soit préhensile, une traction sur ladite portion préhensile permettant un réglage de la distance entre la première extrémité de la spreader-bar et ladite première pièce de liaison. [17] According to one embodiment, the first link is placed in the first connecting part so that a portion of said first link is prehensile, traction on said prehensile portion allowing adjustment of the distance between the first end of the spreader-bar and said first connecting piece.
[18] Selon un mode de réalisation, le deuxième lien est connecté à la ceinture au niveau d’une deuxième pièce de liaison se présentant sous la forme d’un boîtier et dans laquelle est aménagé un cheminement dans lequel chemine ledit deuxième lien. [18] According to one embodiment, the second link is connected to the belt at the level of a second connecting part in the form of a box and in which a path is provided in which said second link travels.
[19] Selon un mode de réalisation, un organe de blocage est aménagé dans la deuxième pièce de liaison pour bloquer en position le deuxième lien. [19] According to one embodiment, a blocking member is arranged in the second connecting part to block the second link in position.
[20] Selon un mode de réalisation, le deuxième lien est mis en place dans la deuxième pièce de liaison de manière à ce qu’une portion dudit deuxième lien soit préhensile, une traction sur ladite portion préhensile permettant un réglage de la distance entre la deuxième extrémité de la spreader-bar et ladite deuxième pièce de liaison. [20] According to one embodiment, the second link is placed in the second connecting part so that a portion of said second link is prehensile, traction on said prehensile portion allowing adjustment of the distance between the second end of the spreader-bar and said second connecting piece.
[21] Selon un mode de réalisation, le premier dispositif d’attache comprend un troisième lien connecté à la ceinture, ledit troisième lien étant associé à un largueur pour sa connexion au harnais passager. [21] According to one embodiment, the first attachment device comprises a third link connected to the belt, said third link being associated with a width for its connection to the passenger harness.
[22] Selon un mode de réalisation, le troisième lien est connecté à la ceinture au niveau d’une pièce de liaison se présentant sous la forme d’un boîtier et dans laquelle est aménagé un cheminement dans lequel chemine ledit troisième lien. [22] According to one embodiment, the third link is connected to the belt at the level of a connecting part in the form of a box and in which a path is provided in which said third link travels.
[23] Selon un mode de réalisation, le troisième lien est mis en place dans la pièce de liaison de manière à ce qu’une portion dudit troisième lien soit préhensile, une traction sur ladite portion préhensile permettant un réglage de la distance entre le harnais passager et le harnais pilote. [23] According to one embodiment, the third link is placed in the connecting part so that a portion of said third link is prehensile, a traction on said prehensile portion allowing adjustment of the distance between the passenger harness and the pilot harness.
[24] Selon un mode de réalisation, le premier lien chemine entre une première pièce de liaison fixée sur la première portion latérale de la ceinture et une deuxième pièce de liaison fixée sur la deuxième portion latérale de ladite ceinture ; le parcours du premier lien part de la première pièce de liaison puis passe dans la deuxième pièce de liaison pour revenir dans ladite première pièce, de manière à former une portion de ceinture abdominale. [24] According to one embodiment, the first link runs between a first connecting part fixed on the first lateral portion of the belt and a second connecting part fixed on the second lateral portion of said belt; the path of the first link starts from the first connecting piece then passes through the second connecting piece to return to said first piece, so as to form a portion of the abdominal belt.
[25] Selon un mode de réalisation, le troisième lien chemine entre une première pièce de liaison fixée sur la première portion latérale de la ceinture et une deuxième pièce de liaison fixée sur la deuxième portion latérale de ladite ceinture ; le parcours du troisième lien part de la deuxième pièce de liaison puis passe dans la première pièce de liaison, de manière à former une portion de ceinture abdominale. [25] According to one embodiment, the third link runs between a first connecting part fixed on the first lateral portion of the belt and a second connecting part fixed on the second lateral portion of said belt; the path of the third link starts from the second connecting piece then passes into the first connecting piece, so as to form a portion of the abdominal belt.
[26] L’invention concerne également un ensemble comprenant un harnais pilote selon l’une des caractéristiques précédentes et un harnais passager. [26] The invention also relates to an assembly comprising a pilot harness according to one of the preceding characteristics and a passenger harness.
Brève description des figures. Brief description of the figures.
[27] D’autres avantages et caractéristiques de l’invention apparaîtront mieux à la lecture de la description d’un mode de réalisation préféré qui va suivre, en référence aux dessins annexés, réalisés à titre d’exemples indicatifs et non limitatifs et sur lesquels : [27] Other advantages and characteristics of the invention will appear better on reading the description of a preferred embodiment which follows, with reference to the appended drawings, produced as indicative and non-limiting examples and on which :
[Fig. 1] précitée schématise un pilote et un passager pratiquant du kitesurf en tandem. [Fig. 1] cited above schematizes a pilot and a passenger practicing kitesurfing in tandem.
[Fig. 2] illustre, en perspective vue de droite, un harnais pilote selon l’invention connecté à un harnais passager. [Fig. 2] illustrates, in perspective view from the right, a pilot harness according to the invention connected to a passenger harness.
[Fig. 3] est une vue de dessus de l’ensemble de la figure 2. [Fig. 3] is a top view of the assembly of Figure 2.
[Fig. 4] illustre, en perspective vue de gauche, l’ensemble de la figure 2. [Fig. 4] illustrates, in perspective view from the left, the whole of Figure 2.
[Fig. 5] montre l’ensemble de la figure 2 avec la spreader-bar larguée. [Fig. 5] shows the whole of Figure 2 with the spreader-bar released.
[Fig. 6] est une vue de côté de l’ensemble de la figure 2. [Fig. 7] montre l’ensemble de la figure 2 avec la spreader-bar larguée et le premier dispositif d’attache détaché du harnais passager. [Fig. 6] is a side view of the assembly of Figure 2. [Fig. 7] shows the whole of Figure 2 with the spreader-bar released and the first attachment device detached from the passenger harness.
[Fig. 8] illustre une variante de réalisation d’un harnais pilote selon l’invention. [Fig. 8] illustrates an alternative embodiment of a pilot harness according to the invention.
Description des modes de réalisation. Description of the embodiments.
[28] Tel qu’utilisé ici, et sauf indication contraire, l’utilisation des adjectifs ordinaux « premier », « second », etc., pour décrire un objet indique simplement que différentes occurrences d’objets similaires sont mentionnées et n’implique pas que les objets ainsi décrits doivent être dans une séquence donnée, que ce soit dans le temps, dans l'espace, dans un classement, etc... [28] As used herein, and unless otherwise noted, the use of the ordinal adjectives "first", "second", etc., to describe an object merely indicates that different occurrences of similar objects are mentioned and does not imply not that the objects thus described must be in a given sequence, whether in time, in space, in a classification, etc...
[29] Le harnais objet de l’invention convient particulièrement à la pratique du kitesurf en tandem. Il peut toutefois être utilisé pour la pratique en tandem d’autre sport de glisse utilisant une voile ou une aile, tel que le kite landboarding (kite terrestre). [29] The harness which is the subject of the invention is particularly suitable for the practice of tandem kitesurfing. It can, however, be used for the tandem practice of other board sports using a sail or a wing, such as kite landboarding.
[30] Les figures 2, 3 et 4 illustrent un exemple de harnais pilote conforme à l’invention. Dans ce mode de réalisation, le harnais pilote 9 est un harnais ceinture en ce sens qu’il comporte de manière connue de l’homme du métier, une ceinture 90 formant forme la partie médiane dudit harnais et sert de soutien lombaire. Elle comprend une première portion latérale 90A et une seconde portion latérale 90B situées, en usage, au niveau des flancs du pilote. Dans cet exemple, la première portion latérale 90A est positionnée sur le côté gauche du harnais 9, et la seconde portion latérale 90B sur le côté droit. La portion arrière 90C de la ceinture 90 peut intégrer une pièce de renfort rigide permettant une meilleure réparation des efforts. [30] Figures 2, 3 and 4 illustrate an example of a pilot harness according to the invention. In this embodiment, the pilot harness 9 is a belt harness in the sense that it comprises, in a manner known to those skilled in the art, a belt 90 forming the middle part of said harness and serves as lumbar support. It comprises a first side portion 90A and a second side portion 90B located, in use, at the level of the pilot's sides. In this example, the first side portion 90A is positioned on the left side of the harness 9, and the second side portion 90B on the right side. The rear portion 90C of the belt 90 can integrate a rigid reinforcement part allowing better repair of forces.
[31 ] Un premier dispositif d’attache décrit plus avant dans la description est configuré pour connecter de manière détachable le harnais pilote 9 à un harnais passager 8. [31] A first attachment device described further in the description is configured to detachably connect the pilot harness 9 to a passenger harness 8.
[32] La boucle de harnais ou spreader-bar 4 se présente sous la forme d’une pièce semi-rigide ou rigide par exemple réalisée en acier ou en matériau plastique. Elle est configurée pour se positionner, en usage, contre une portion avant du harnais passager 8 (figures 2, 3 et 4). [33] De manière classique, la spreader-bar 4 est pourvue d’une attache 40 permettant de la connecter à l’aile 3 (figure 1 ). Selon un mode de réalisation, cette attache 40 est de manière classique un crochet inversé sur lequel se fixe un largueur (non représenté) connecté au palonnier 7, par exemple un largueur commercialisé sous la marque AKA®. Dans d’autres modes de réalisation, l’attache 40 peut se présenter sous la forme d’une boucle ou d’un mousqueton. [32] The harness buckle or spreader-bar 4 is in the form of a semi-rigid or rigid part, for example made of steel or plastic material. It is configured to be positioned, in use, against a front portion of the passenger harness 8 (Figures 2, 3 and 4). [33] Conventionally, the spreader-bar 4 is provided with a fastener 40 allowing it to be connected to the wing 3 (figure 1). According to one embodiment, this attachment 40 is conventionally an inverted hook on which a width (not shown) connected to the spreader 7 is fixed, for example a width sold under the AKA® brand. In other embodiments, the clip 40 may be in the form of a loop or a carabiner.
[34] Le harnais 9 comprend un deuxième dispositif d’attache de la spreader-bar 4 à la ceinture 90. Ce deuxième dispositif d’attache est fonctionnellement indépendant du premier dispositif d’attache, en ce sens qu’ils s’actionnent indépendamment l’un de l’autre et/ou que l’actionnement de l’un ne nécessite pas l’actionnement de l’autre. [34] The harness 9 comprises a second device for attaching the spreader-bar 4 to the belt 90. This second attachment device is functionally independent of the first attachment device, in the sense that they actuate independently one from the other and/or that the actuation of one does not require the actuation of the other.
[35] Le deuxième dispositif d’attache comprend un premier lien 6A connectant la première portion latérale 90A de la ceinture 90 à une première extrémité 4A de la spreader-bar 4. Selon un mode préféré de réalisation, le premier lien 6A se présente sous la forme d’une sangle ou d’un câble (cordon ou bout). Une extrémité 60A du premier lien 6A est pourvue d’un moyen d’attache rapide, par exemple du type mousqueton, qui se connecte sur une boucle ou anneau 40A prévue au niveau de la première extrémité 4A de la spreader-bar 4. Dans d’autres modes de réalisation, cette extrémité 60A du premier lien 6A est fixée d’une autre manière à la première extrémité 4A de la spreader-bar 4, par exemple au moyen d’un nœud. [35] The second attachment device comprises a first link 6A connecting the first lateral portion 90A of the belt 90 to a first end 4A of the spreader-bar 4. According to a preferred embodiment, the first link 6A is presented as the shape of a strap or cable (cord or end). One end 60A of the first link 6A is provided with a quick attachment means, for example of the carabiner type, which connects to a loop or ring 40A provided at the first end 4A of the spreader-bar 4. In d In other embodiments, this end 60A of the first link 6A is fixed in another way to the first end 4A of the spreader-bar 4, for example by means of a knot.
[36] Un deuxième lien 6B relie la seconde portion latérale 90B de la ceinture 90 de la ceinture 90 à une seconde extrémité 4B de la spreader-bar 4. Selon un mode préféré de réalisation, le deuxième lien 6B se présente sous la forme d’une sangle ou d’un câble (cordon ou bout). Le deuxième lien 6B est associé à un largueur 60B permettant de déconnecter ledit lien de la seconde extrémité 4B de la spreader-bar 4 lorsqu’il est actionné. [36] A second link 6B connects the second lateral portion 90B of the belt 90 of the belt 90 to a second end 4B of the spreader-bar 4. According to a preferred embodiment, the second link 6B is in the form of a strap or cable (cord or end). The second link 6B is associated with a width 60B making it possible to disconnect said link from the second end 4B of the spreader-bar 4 when it is activated.
[37] Selon un mode de réalisation, le largueur 60B est un mousqueton de largage rapide, qui se connecte sur une boucle ou un anneau 40B prévue sur la seconde extrémité 4B de la spreader-bar 4. Comme illustré sur la figure 5, en tirant sur une sangle ou cordon 60B.1 , le largueur 60B s’ouvre instantanément et libère la seconde extrémité 4B de la spreader-bar 4. Celle-ci reste toutefois connectée au harnais pilote 9 au moyen du premier lien 6A tout en libérant la portion avant du harnais passager 8. Le passage Pa n’est alors plus entravé par la spreader-bar 4 et retrouve aisément sa liberté de mouvement sans être attaché à l’aile. [37] According to one embodiment, the release 60B is a quick release carabiner, which connects to a loop or a ring 40B provided on the second end 4B of the spreader-bar 4. As illustrated in Figure 5, in pulling on a strap or cord 60B.1, the width 60B opens instantly and releases the second end 4B of the spreader-bar 4. This, however, remains connected to the pilot harness 9 by means of the first link 6A while releasing the front portion of the passenger harness 8. The passage Pa is then no longer hindered by the spreader-bar 4 and easily regains its freedom of movement without being attached to the wing.
[38] Sur les figures 4 et 6, le premier lien 6A est connecté à la ceinture 90 au niveau d’une première pièce de liaison 91A. Selon un mode de réalisation, cette première pièce de liaison 91 A se présente sous la forme d’un boîtier, par exemple réalisé en acier ou en matière plastique, et fixé sur la première portion latérale 90A de la ceinture 90, par exemple par collage, soudage, rivetage, etc. [38] In Figures 4 and 6, the first link 6A is connected to the belt 90 at the level of a first connecting part 91A. According to one embodiment, this first connecting part 91 A is in the form of a housing, for example made of steel or plastic, and fixed to the first lateral portion 90A of the belt 90, for example by gluing , welding, riveting, etc.
[39] Un cheminement 91 OA est aménagé dans la première pièce de liaison 91 A et dans lequel chemine le premier lien 6A. Ce cheminement 91 OA permet notamment de maintenir en position le premier lien 6A par frottement. Selon un mode de réalisation, le nombre de passes dans le cheminement 91 OA est compris entre 1 et 3. Un organe de blocage, préférentiellement par coincement, est avantageusement aménagé dans la première pièce de liaison 91 A pour bloquer en position le premier lien 6A. [39] A path 91 OA is arranged in the first connecting part 91 A and in which the first link 6A runs. This path 91 OA makes it possible in particular to hold the first link 6A in position by friction. According to one embodiment, the number of passes in the path 91 OA is between 1 and 3. A blocking member, preferably by wedging, is advantageously arranged in the first connecting part 91 A to block the first link 6A in position .
[40] Après sa mise en place dans la première pièce de liaison 91A, une portion[40] After its installation in the first connecting part 91A, a portion
61 A du premier lien 6A reste préhensile de sorte qu’une traction sur ladite portion préhensile permet de régler la distance entre la première extrémité 4A de la spreader-bar 4 et la première pièce de liaison 91 A. Ce réglage permet de plaquer la spreader-bar 4 contre le passager Pa. 61 A of the first link 6A remains prehensile so that traction on said prehensile portion makes it possible to adjust the distance between the first end 4A of the spreader-bar 4 and the first connecting piece 91 A. This adjustment makes it possible to clamp the spreader -bar 4 against passenger Pa.
[41 ] Sur les figures 2 et 3, le deuxième lien 6B est connecté à la ceinture 90 au niveau d’une deuxième pièce de liaison 91 B. Selon un mode de réalisation, cette deuxième pièce de liaison 91 B se présente sous la forme d’un boîtier, par exemple réalisé en acier ou en matière plastique, et fixé sur la première portion latérale 90B de la ceinture 90, par exemple par collage, soudage, rivetage, etc. [41] In Figures 2 and 3, the second link 6B is connected to the belt 90 at the level of a second connecting part 91 B. According to one embodiment, this second connecting part 91 B is in the form of a housing, for example made of steel or plastic, and fixed to the first lateral portion 90B of the belt 90, for example by gluing, welding, riveting, etc.
[42] Un cheminement 910B est aménagé dans la deuxième pièce de liaison 91 B et dans lequel chemine le deuxième lien 6B. Ce cheminement 910B permet notamment de maintenir en position le deuxième lien 6A par frottement. Selon un mode de réalisation, le nombre de passes dans le cheminement 910B est compris entre 1 et 3. Un organe de blocage, préférentiellement par coincement, est avantageusement aménagé dans la deuxième pièce de liaison 91 B pour bloquer en position le deuxième lien 6B. [42] A path 910B is arranged in the second connecting piece 91 B and in which the second link 6B runs. This routing 910B makes it possible in particular to hold the second link 6A in position by friction. According to one embodiment, the number of passes in the path 910B is between 1 and 3. A blocking member, preferably by jamming, is advantageously arranged in the second connecting part 91 B to lock the second link 6B in position.
[43] Après sa mise en place dans la deuxième pièce de liaison 91 B, une portion 61 B du deuxième lien 6B reste préhensile de sorte qu’une traction sur ladite portion préhensile permet de régler la distance entre la deuxième extrémité 4B de la spreader-bar 4 et la deuxième pièce de liaison 91 B. Ce réglage permet notamment de plaquer la spreader-bar 4 contre le passager Pa. En pratique, le pilote Pi tire simultanément sur les portions préhensiles 61 A, 61 B pour plaquer la spreader-bar 4 contre le passager Pa, de sorte que ladite spreader-bar reste centrée au niveau de l’abdomen du passager Pa. [43] After its installation in the second connecting piece 91 B, a portion 61 B of the second link 6B remains prehensile so that traction on said prehensile portion makes it possible to adjust the distance between the second end 4B of the spreader -bar 4 and the second connecting piece 91 B. This adjustment makes it possible in particular to press the spreader-bar 4 against the passenger Pa. In practice, the pilot Pi pulls simultaneously on the prehensile portions 61 A, 61 B to press the spreader- bar 4 against the passenger Pa, so that said spreader-bar remains centered at the level of the abdomen of the passenger Pa.
[44] Le harnais pilote 9 comprend un premier dispositif d’attache configuré pour se connecter de manière détachable au harnais passager 8. Ce premier dispositif d’attache comprend un troisième lien 6C connectant la ceinture 90 au harnais passager 8. [44] The pilot harness 9 comprises a first attachment device configured to connect detachably to the passenger harness 8. This first attachment device comprises a third link 6C connecting the belt 90 to the passenger harness 8.
[45] Sur les figures annexées, le harnais passager 8 est un harnais ceinture comportant une ceinture 80 présentant une première portion latérale 80A et une seconde portion latérale 80B situées, en usage, au niveau des flancs du passager. Dans cet exemple, la première portion latérale 80A est positionnée sur le côté gauche du harnais 8, et la seconde portion latérale 80B sur le côté droit. [45] In the attached figures, the passenger harness 8 is a belt harness comprising a belt 80 having a first side portion 80A and a second side portion 80B located, in use, at the level of the passenger's sides. In this example, the first side portion 80A is positioned on the left side of the harness 8, and the second side portion 80B on the right side.
[46] Selon le mode de réalisation des figures 4 et 6, le troisième lien 6C connecte la première portion latérale 90A de la ceinture 90 du harnais pilote 9 à la première portion latérale 80A du harnais passager 8. Selon un mode préféré de réalisation, le troisième lien 6C se présente sous la forme d’une sangle ou d’un câble (cordon ou bout). [46] According to the embodiment of Figures 4 and 6, the third link 6C connects the first lateral portion 90A of the belt 90 of the pilot harness 9 to the first lateral portion 80A of the passenger harness 8. According to a preferred embodiment, the third link 6C is in the form of a strap or a cable (cord or end).
[47] Le troisième lien 6C est associé à un largueur 60C permettant de déconnecter ledit lien du harnais passager 8 lorsqu’il est actionné. Selon un mode de réalisation, le largueur 60C est du type chicken loop ou du type mousqueton de largage rapide, qui se connecte sur une boucle ou un anneau 800A fixée au niveau de la première portion latérale 80A du harnais passager 8. En tirant sur une sangle ou cordon 600C, le largueur 60C s’ouvre instantanément et libère le harnais passager 8. En se rapportant à la figure 7, lorsque les deux largueurs 60B et 60C sont actionnés, le passager Pa est totalement libre. [47] The third link 6C is associated with a width 60C allowing said link to be disconnected from the passenger harness 8 when it is activated. According to one embodiment, the release 60C is of the chicken loop type or of the quick release carabiner type, which connects to a loop or a ring 800A fixed at the level of the first lateral portion 80A of the passenger harness 8. By pulling on a 600C strap or cord, 60C width opens instantly and releases the passenger harness 8. Referring to Figure 7, when the two releases 60B and 60C are actuated, the passenger Pa is completely free.
[48] Selon le mode de réalisation illustré sur les figures annexées, le troisième lien 6C est connecté à la ceinture 90 au niveau de la première pièce de liaison 91 A. Un autre cheminement 91 OC est aménagé dans la première pièce de liaison 91 A et dans lequel chemine le troisième lien 6C. Ce cheminement 91 OC permet notamment de maintenir en position le troisième lien 6C par frottement. Selon un mode de réalisation, le nombre de passes dans le cheminement 91 OC est compris entre 1 et 3. Un organe de blocage, préférentiellement par coincement, est avantageusement aménagé dans la première pièce de liaison 91 A pour bloquer en position le troisième lien 6C. [48] According to the embodiment illustrated in the appended figures, the third link 6C is connected to the belt 90 at the level of the first connecting part 91 A. Another path 91 OC is arranged in the first connecting part 91 A and in which the third link 6C travels. This path 91 OC makes it possible in particular to hold the third link 6C in position by friction. According to one embodiment, the number of passes in the path 91 OC is between 1 and 3. A blocking member, preferably by wedging, is advantageously arranged in the first connecting part 91 A to block the third link 6C in position .
[49] Après sa mise en place dans la première pièce de liaison 91A, une portion 61 C du troisième lien 6C reste préhensile de sorte qu’une traction sur ladite portion préhensile permet de régler la distance entre le harnais passager 8 et le harnais pilote 9. Ce réglage permet de plaquer le passager Pa contre le pilote Pi. [49] After its installation in the first connecting part 91A, a portion 61 C of the third link 6C remains prehensile so that traction on said prehensile portion makes it possible to adjust the distance between the passenger harness 8 and the pilot harness 9. This adjustment allows the passenger Pa to be pressed against the pilot Pi.
[50] La figure 8 illustre une variante de réalisation dans laquelle le premier lien 6A chemine entre les deux pièces de liaison 91 A, 91 B. Le parcours du premier lien 6A part de la première pièce de liaison 91A puis passe dans la deuxième pièce de liaison 91 B pour revenir dans ladite première pièce, de manière à former une portion de ceinture abdominale. La portion 61A du premier lien 6A reste préhensile. Cette configuration permet de mieux répartir les efforts dus à une éventuelle traction de l’aile lorsque la spreader-bar 4 est larguée. Ces efforts peuvent en effets être répartis de chaque côté du harnais pilote 9, ce qui contribue à réduire et/ou limiter le déséquilibre du pilote Pi. Selon un mode de réalisation des organes de renvois de type poulies ou paliers, et sur lesquels passe le premier lien 6A, sont installés dans les pièces de liaison 91 A, 91 B. [50] Figure 8 illustrates a variant embodiment in which the first link 6A travels between the two connecting pieces 91 A, 91 B. The path of the first link 6A starts from the first connecting piece 91A then passes into the second piece connecting link 91 B to return to said first part, so as to form a portion of the abdominal belt. The portion 61A of the first link 6A remains prehensile. This configuration makes it possible to better distribute the forces due to possible traction of the wing when the spreader-bar 4 is released. These forces can in fact be distributed on each side of the pilot harness 9, which contributes to reducing and/or limiting the imbalance of the pilot Pi. According to one embodiment of pulley or bearing type return members, and over which the first link 6A, are installed in the connecting parts 91 A, 91 B.
[51 ] De façon complémentaire ou alternative, le troisième lien 6C peut également cheminer entre les deux pièces de liaison 91 A, 91 B. Le parcours du troisième lien 6A part de la deuxième pièce de liaison 91 B puis passe dans la première pièce de liaison 91 A de manière à former une portion de ceinture abdominale. La portion 61 C du troisième lien 6C reste préhensile. Cette configuration permet de mieux répartir de chaque côté du harnais pilote 9, les efforts dus à d’éventuels mouvements du passager Pa, et réduire et/ou limiter le déséquilibre du pilote Pi. Selon un mode de réalisation des organes de renvois de type poulies ou paliers, et sur lesquels passe le troisième lien 6C, sont installés dans les pièces de liaison 91 A, 91 B. [51] Complementarily or alternatively, the third link 6C can also travel between the two connecting pieces 91 A, 91 B. The path of the third link 6A starts from the second connecting piece 91 B then passes into the first piece of connection 91 A so as to form a portion of the abdominal belt. The 61 C portion of the third link 6C remains prehensile. This configuration makes it possible to better distribute on each side of the pilot harness 9, the forces due to possible movements of the passenger Pa, and reduce and/or limit the imbalance of the pilot Pi. According to one embodiment, pulley or bearing type return members, and over which the third link 6C passes, are installed in the connecting parts 91 A , 91 B.
[52] Un procédé préféré de mise en tandem (ou jumelage) du pilote Pi et du passager Pa est le suivant : [52] A preferred method of pairing the pilot Pi and the passenger Pa is as follows:
- Le passager Pa et le pilote Pi s’équipent chacun de leur harnais respectif. Ils sont complètement libres. - The passenger Pa and the pilot Pi each equip themselves with their respective harnesses. They are completely free.
- Le pilote Pi connecte son harnais à celui du passager Pa. Il connecte le troisième lien 6C au harnais passager 8 par l’intermédiaire du largueur 60C et tire sur la portion préhensile 61 C pour positionner correctement le passager Pa. - The pilot Pi connects his harness to that of the passenger Pa. He connects the third link 6C to the passenger harness 8 via the release 60C and pulls on the prehensile portion 61 C to correctly position the passenger Pa.
- Le pilote Pi amène la spreader-bar 4 en position de navigation puis vient accrocher le largueur 60B sur l’anneau 40B intégré sur ladite spreader- bar. Le pilote tire alors simultanément sur les portions préhensiles 61 A et 61 B pour plaquer la spreader-bar 4 contre le passager Pa. - The Pi pilot brings the spreader-bar 4 into the navigation position then hooks the width 60B onto the ring 40B integrated into said spreader-bar. The pilot then pulls simultaneously on the prehensile portions 61 A and 61 B to press the spreader-bar 4 against the passenger Pa.
[53] La libération du passager peut se faire de la façon suivante : [53] The release of the passenger can be done as follows:
- Le pilote largue la spreader-bar 4 en actionnant le largueur 60B (l’aile peut rester connecter à la spreader-bar 4). - The pilot releases spreader-bar 4 by activating release 60B (the wing can remain connected to spreader-bar 4).
- Le pilote Pi désolidarise son harnais 9 du harnais passager 8 en actionnant le largueur 60C. - The pilot Pi separates his harness 9 from the passenger harness 8 by activating the release 60C.
[54] Lorsque la spreader-bar 4 est larguée, le pilote Pi peut également décider de rester attacher au passager Pa en n’actionnant pas le largueur 60C. Par exemple, en cas de malaise ou de crise de panique du passager Pa durant une session de glisse, le pilote Pi peut décider de rester connecté au passager pour le repositionner temporairement face à lui ou dans son champ de vision. Il suffit au pilote Pi de relâcher temporairement le troisième lien 6C pour allonger la distance entre le harnais passager 8 et le harnais pilote 9. Le passage Pa étant davantage libre, le pilote Pi peut alors le repositionner comme souhaité. Le pilote Pi ramène la spreader-bar 4 en position de navigation puis vient raccrocher le largueur 60B sur l’anneau 40B. Le pilote tire ensuite simultanément sur les portions préhensiles 61 A et 61 B pour plaquer la spreader-bar 4 contre le passager Pa. [54] When the spreader-bar 4 is released, the pilot Pi can also decide to remain attached to the passenger Pa by not activating the release 60C. For example, in the event of discomfort or panic attack of the passenger Pa during a gliding session, the pilot Pi can decide to remain connected to the passenger to temporarily reposition him in front of him or in his field of vision. The pilot Pi simply has to temporarily release the third link 6C to extend the distance between the passenger harness 8 and the pilot harness 9. The passage Pa being freer, the pilot Pi can then reposition it as desired. The Pi pilot returns the spreader-bar 4 to the navigation position then hangs up the width 60B on ring 40B. The pilot then pulls simultaneously on the prehensile portions 61 A and 61 B to press the spreader-bar 4 against the passenger Pa.
[55] Le pilote Pi garde constamment le contrôle de l’aile lors de la mise en œuvre de ces étapes dans la mesure où même larguée, la spreader-bar 4 (reliée à l’aile) reste connectée au harnais pilote 9. [55] The pilot Pi constantly maintains control of the wing during the implementation of these steps to the extent that even when released, the spreader-bar 4 (connected to the wing) remains connected to the pilot harness 9.
[56] L’agencement des différents éléments et/ou moyens et/ou étapes de l’invention, dans les modes de réalisation décrits ci-dessus, ne doit pas être compris comme exigeant un tel agencement dans toutes les implémentations. En tout état de cause, on comprendra que diverses modifications peuvent être apportées à ces éléments et/ou moyens et/ou étapes, sans s'écarter de l'esprit et de la portée de l’invention. Notamment : [56] The arrangement of the different elements and/or means and/or steps of the invention, in the embodiments described above, should not be understood as requiring such an arrangement in all implementations. In any case, it will be understood that various modifications can be made to these elements and/or means and/or steps, without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention. Notably :
- Le harnais pilote 9 n’est pas nécessairement un harnais ceinture, mais peut par exemple être un harnais culotte (avec une culotte reliée à la ceinture 90), ou un harnais dorsal (avec des bretelles et avec ou sans culotte). - The pilot harness 9 is not necessarily a belt harness, but can for example be a breeches harness (with breeches connected to the belt 90), or a back harness (with shoulder straps and with or without breeches).
- Le harnais passager 8 peut être un harnais ceinture, un harnais culotte ou un harnais bretelle, et n’est pas nécessairement du même type que le harnais pilote 9. - The passenger harness 8 can be a belt harness, a breeches harness or a shoulder harness, and is not necessarily of the same type as the pilot harness 9.
- Le troisième lien 6C peut connecter une autre portion du harnais pilote 9 à une autre portion du harnais passager 8. - The third link 6C can connect another portion of the pilot harness 9 to another portion of the passenger harness 8.
- Le largueur 60C peut se connecter sur une boucle ou un anneau fixé sur le harnais pilote 9. - Width 60C can be connected to a loop or ring attached to pilot harness 9.
- Le troisième lien 6C peut être connecté à la ceinture 90 au niveau d’une pièce de liaison distincte de la première pièce de liaison 91 A. Ou simplement fixé à la ceinture 90 du harnais pilote, par un autre moyen d’attache tel que mousqueton ou nœud. - The third link 6C can be connected to the belt 90 at the level of a connecting piece distinct from the first connecting piece 91 A. Or simply attached to the belt 90 of the pilot harness, by another means of attachment such as carabiner or knot.
[57] En outre, une ou plusieurs caractéristiques exposées seulement dans un mode de réalisation peuvent être combinées avec une ou plusieurs autres caractéristiques exposées seulement dans un autre mode de réalisation. De même, une ou plusieurs caractéristiques exposées seulement dans un mode de réalisation peuvent être généralisées aux autres modes de réalisation, même si ce ou ces caractéristiques sont décrites seulement en combinaison avec d’autres caractéristiques. [57] Additionally, one or more features set forth only in one embodiment may be combined with one or more other features set forth only in another embodiment. Of even, one or more characteristics exposed only in one embodiment can be generalized to other embodiments, even if this or these characteristics are described only in combination with other characteristics.
[58] L’usage du verbe « comporter », « comprendre » ou « inclure » et de ses formes conjuguées n’exclut pas la présence d’autres éléments ou d’autres étapes que ceux énoncés dans une revendication, j [58] The use of the verb “include”, “understand” or “include” and its conjugated forms does not exclude the presence of other elements or other steps than those set out in a claim, j
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