AU2004314224A1 - Shock absorbing system for rowing boat oarlock - Google Patents
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- AU2004314224A1 AU2004314224A1 AU2004314224A AU2004314224A AU2004314224A1 AU 2004314224 A1 AU2004314224 A1 AU 2004314224A1 AU 2004314224 A AU2004314224 A AU 2004314224A AU 2004314224 A AU2004314224 A AU 2004314224A AU 2004314224 A1 AU2004314224 A1 AU 2004314224A1
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- oarlock
- shock absorbing
- absorbing system
- rowing boat
- rowing
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B63—SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS; RELATED EQUIPMENT
- B63H—MARINE PROPULSION OR STEERING
- B63H16/00—Marine propulsion by muscle power
- B63H16/06—Rowlocks; Mountings therefor
Description
WO 2005/070760 PCT/AU2004/000078 Description Shock Absorbing System for Rowing Boat Oarlock 1 Technical Field This invention applies to the field of rowing. 2 Background Art The Shock Absorbing System is a device that is attached to rowing boats' oarlocks. This device can be either added to existing plastic oarlocks with a few modifications (punched holes and cuts) or directly integrated to a modified oarlock during the manufacturing process. The current design of rowing boats' oarlocks reveals a play between the oar and the oarlock, allowing an easy rotation of the rower's wrist movement. This play enables a permanent movement of the oar in the oarlock when in motion, but also induces a series of problems: 1. Catch At the precise moment when the oar hits the water, it is not perfectly locked on the rear abutment of the oarlock. This creates 2 disruptions: " When the oar hits the rear abutment of the oarlock with a delay, the rower looses a bit of power at that precise time. * This delay also induces a jolt, which creates a direct and negative disruption on the hull. 2. Finish At the finish (when the oar exits the water) 2 more jolts are produced: " The first one is generated by the rower who produces, by his gesture, a jolt of the oar at the front of the oarlock. * Right after the first jolt, a second jolt is generated by the physical push of the oar on the rear of the oarlock. These jolts develop waves of shocks, which directly disrupt the boat hull. All these "parasitic" disruptions at the catch and at the finish influence the good behaviour of the boat. 1 WO 2005/070760 PCT/AU2004/000078 Description (cont.) 3 Disclosure of Invention The Shock Absorbing System is made of 2 distinct parts: - A 75 millimetre long, 29 millimetre wide (at widest point) tongue shaped plastic part, ending with a split base (2 v-shaped 35 millimetres long stands) each pierced with 2 holes - A latex rubber "tonneau" loop or strap (total length 100 mm) attached with a hard plastic piece pierced with 2 holes. The tongue-shaped part is screwed onto the inside of the oarlock (lower front part) with a bolt (diameter 2 millimetre / length 25 millimetre) attached in the first 2 holes of the stand,with the tip of the stands outside the oarlock. The loop is screwed in the same way at the tip of the stands, outside the oarlock. The strap is then extended and hooked onto a slot created on the upper front part of the oarlock. When rowing, the sleeve (the part of the oar which comes into the oarlock and is not cylindrical) puts pressure on the tongue-shaped part, in continuous tension with the loop. This pressure creates a swing and push movement of the tongue-shaped part, which enables all shocks (jolts, parasites) to be absorbed as the oar is no longer loose in the oarlock. The Shock Absorbing System for Rowing Boat Oarlock improves the suppleness of the rowing while increasing the speed performance of the b o at. It also increases the stability of the boat at any rowing speed, as it avoids the safety lock of the oarlock to unlock when catching a crab, and therefore decreases the risks of capsizing. The following points were taken into consideration when developing this invention: " Meeting FISA standards for the oarlock diameter. * Not modifying the usual rowing gestures of the rower. " Not requiring extra maintenance * An easy adaptation with little modification of the existing standard system receiving the oarlock * Easily replaceable spare-parts * Accessible market price 2 WO 2005/070760 PCT/AU2004/000078 Description (cont.) 4 Brief Description of Drawings 1 Shock Absorbing System screwed to a rowing boat oarlock 2 Front view of Shock Absorbing System 3 Side view of Shock Absorbing System 4 Top view of Shock Absorbing System 5 Best Mode for Carrying Out the Invention An aluminium and latex prototype of the Shock Absorbing System for Rowing Boats Oarlocks was developed and tested on a traditional oarlock. However, the best material to use is moulded hard plastic, which enables a more accurate realisation. 6 Industrial Applicability This invention is easy to manufacture anywhere in the world, and does not require heavy investments, except for the creation of moulds for the plastic parts. Both parts can be manufactured separately, or by the same manufacturer. They can also be manufactured directly by oarlock manufacturers. 3
Claims (1)
- Claims Shock Absorbing System for Rowing Boat Oarlock1 The first characteristic of the Shock Absorbing System for Rowing Boat Oarlock is a tongue-shaped plastic part, ending with a double stand base (each pierced with 2 holes)2 The second characteristic is a latex rubber "tonneau" loop or strap attached with a hard plastic piece pierced with 2 holes.The two parts combined together and screwed onto an oarlock create a Shock Ab sorbing System.
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PCT/AU2004/000078 WO2005070760A1 (en) | 2004-01-23 | 2004-01-23 | Shock absorbing system for rowing boat oarlock |
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US742490A (en) * | 1903-01-05 | 1903-10-27 | Cyrus M Pray | Oar-lock. |
US2602172A (en) * | 1949-01-24 | 1952-07-08 | Sidney R Messman | Cylinder type rubber oarlock holder |
US2987736A (en) * | 1959-03-23 | 1961-06-13 | Fred H Wolff | Oarlock |
DE1556842A1 (en) * | 1968-03-06 | 1970-02-26 | Wiesbaden Gmbh Maschf | Device for storing the oars of row boats, in particular racing boats |
GB1212125A (en) * | 1968-05-25 | 1970-11-11 | Dunlop Co Ltd | Improvements in or relating to rowlocks |
FR2267239A1 (en) * | 1974-04-10 | 1975-11-07 | Scoprega Preti Franco Gaiardel | Rowlock for inflatable craft - has pivotal fork in boss pivotal to retracted position on support plate |
SU698842A1 (en) * | 1978-02-22 | 1979-11-25 | Уфимский Ордена Октябрьской Революции Завод Резиновых Технических Изделий Им.М.В.Фрунзе | Rowlock for inflatable boats |
FR2754237B1 (en) * | 1996-10-04 | 1998-12-18 | Zodiac Int | DEVICE FOR ATTACHING OARS TO A PNEUMATIC CRAFT |
GB9801662D0 (en) * | 1998-01-28 | 1998-03-25 | Hall Leslie W | Assisted power stroke for oarsmen |
AUPQ366699A0 (en) * | 1999-10-27 | 1999-11-18 | Murray, John Coll | Gated composite general purpose rowlock |
FR2825678B1 (en) * | 2001-06-07 | 2003-09-12 | Zodiac Int | DEVICE FOR THE REMOVABLE ATTACHMENT OF AN OAR ON A BOAT |
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NA | Applications received for extensions of time, section 223 |
Free format text: AN APPLICATION TO EXTEND THE TIME FROM 23 AUG 2006 TO 23 FEB 2008 IN WHICH TO ENTER THE NATIONAL PHASE HAS BEEN FILED . |
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NB | Applications allowed - extensions of time section 223(2) |
Free format text: THE TIME IN WHICH TO ENTER THE NATIONAL PHASE HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO 23 FEB 2008. |
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MK4 | Application lapsed section 142(2)(d) - no continuation fee paid for the application |