CA2949798A1 - The tri-paddle (tri)! a fast, versatile, touring paddle craft which has a semi-automatic tri-paddle cockpit with integrated two-part spray protector system, a portable craft-pack system, and an on-board sleeper system! - Google Patents
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of a semi-automatic cockpit hatch, an integrated two-piece spray protector system, and a trac k-mounted, moveable, rotating, and detachable seat. Th invention's reversed-bow forepeak cabin and ad joining level activity deck enable the inventions tri-paddle cockpit with which the paddler transforms th e craft-on-the-fly-i accordance with changing weather and sea conditions, wate r and air temperature states, and excursion objectives, from a sit-inside paddle craft into a sit-on-to p or a stand-up-and-paddle craft, and back agai.
This is directed to systems, processes, machines, and other means that addresses specific efficiency and safety issues of sit-inside touring kayaks and the deployment of a tri-paddle cockpit comprised track-mounted, moveable, rotating, and detachable seat. The invention's reversed-bow forepeak cabin and adjoining level activity deck enable the inventions tri-paddle cockpit with which the paddler transforms the craft-on-the-fly-in accordance with changing weather and sea conditions, water and air temperature states, and excursion objectives, from a sit-inside paddle craft into a sit-on-top or a stand-up-and-paddle craft, and back again.
The tri-paddle's full-water-line, unsinkable hull is purpose-built; the wave piercing bow eliminates the drag associated with the kayak bow wave, the asymmetrical, semi-displacement catamaran mid-s ection enhances tracking and stability, and the flat stern with hard chine results in sharp, e fficient, rudder-guided steering. Together they produce a faster and a more efficient craft reducing t ime-to-destination; which in marine terms equats to greater safety.
mid-section enhances tracking and stability, and the flat stern with hard chine results in sharp, efficient, rudder-guided steering. Together they produce a faster and a more efficient craft reducing time-to-destination; which in marine terms equates to greater safety.
waterproof shelter with fitted sleeping pad which integrates directly with the craft, can be set up in a matter of minutes.The tri-paddle's transportable, craft-pack system eliminates the inefficient, item-by-item method of loading the hull compartments of touring kayaks, reduces the heavy lifting associated with moving a loaded touring craft to and from the water's edge, and positions the solar modules to optimize energy production and facilitate off-grid exploration. The craft's on-deck sleeper system, a secure, The tri-paddle's three-in-one paddling versatility will resolve the dilemma faced by individual paddlers torn between which paddle craft to buy; a sit-inside, a sit-on-top, or a stand-up-and-paddle craft, and rental paddle craft operators, looking to satisfy the diverse needs and wants of their clientele, will need to buy a lesser number of crafts.
This is directed to systems, processes, machines, and other means that addresses specific efficiency and safety issues of sit-inside touring kayaks and the deployment of a tri-paddle cockpit comprised track-mounted, moveable, rotating, and detachable seat. The invention's reversed-bow forepeak cabin and adjoining level activity deck enable the inventions tri-paddle cockpit with which the paddler transforms the craft-on-the-fly-in accordance with changing weather and sea conditions, water and air temperature states, and excursion objectives, from a sit-inside paddle craft into a sit-on-top or a stand-up-and-paddle craft, and back again.
The tri-paddle's full-water-line, unsinkable hull is purpose-built; the wave piercing bow eliminates the drag associated with the kayak bow wave, the asymmetrical, semi-displacement catamaran mid-s ection enhances tracking and stability, and the flat stern with hard chine results in sharp, e fficient, rudder-guided steering. Together they produce a faster and a more efficient craft reducing t ime-to-destination; which in marine terms equats to greater safety.
mid-section enhances tracking and stability, and the flat stern with hard chine results in sharp, efficient, rudder-guided steering. Together they produce a faster and a more efficient craft reducing time-to-destination; which in marine terms equates to greater safety.
waterproof shelter with fitted sleeping pad which integrates directly with the craft, can be set up in a matter of minutes.The tri-paddle's transportable, craft-pack system eliminates the inefficient, item-by-item method of loading the hull compartments of touring kayaks, reduces the heavy lifting associated with moving a loaded touring craft to and from the water's edge, and positions the solar modules to optimize energy production and facilitate off-grid exploration. The craft's on-deck sleeper system, a secure, The tri-paddle's three-in-one paddling versatility will resolve the dilemma faced by individual paddlers torn between which paddle craft to buy; a sit-inside, a sit-on-top, or a stand-up-and-paddle craft, and rental paddle craft operators, looking to satisfy the diverse needs and wants of their clientele, will need to buy a lesser number of crafts.
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Title: The tri-paddle (TRI)! A fast, versatile, touring paddle craft which has a semi-automatic tri-paddle cockpit with integrated two-part spray protector system, a portable craft-pack system, and an on-board sleeper system!
Background of the invention:
Paddle craft touring and multi-day paddling excursions, with stints of hiking, arc an ever-growing outdoor activity in North American and around the world. For many years, the sit-inside touring kayak has been the paddle craft of choice for these adventures, having, with its efficient double-bladed paddle, protected sit-inside cockpit paddling position, and enclosed hull storage, edged out the canoe. However, other than the introduction of the foot-pedal-activated stern rudder and improvement to hull-storage hatches, enhancements to the sit-inside touring kayak in recent years have been limited to the construction materials used and hull designs for increased mono-hull efficiency. Perceived shortcomings associated with the sit-inside touring kayak have only been addressed obliquely, by the introduction of other paddle craft segments; by the sit on top (SOT) kayak and more recently the stand-up paddle (SUP) boards.
New paddlers are torn between which type of paddle craft they should buy, a sit-inside, a sit-on-top, or a stand-up, since each on their own has its positives and negatives.
Although the SUP continues to gain market share it can be a difficult craft to paddle, steer, or make headway with when windy conditions arise. The sit-on-top kayak's freedom of movement has made it a favorite of angling kayakers; however, it lacks the storage required for serious touring and can be a wet, cold craft to paddle in northern climates. This choose-one-or-the-other conundrum is amplified for families in which different family members may favor a different paddling position. Paddle Craft rental operators are currently forced to offer SUPs, SOTs and sit-inside kayaks to satisfy a diverse clientele.
The sit-inside touring kayak Current, sit-inside touring kayak paddlers are confined to the enclosed cockpit in a seated paddling position, hour after hour, during their entire excursion. The sit-inside kayak's cockpit floor follows the contours of the hull and does not have a level, non-slip textured surface for the paddler to stand up on. The interior scat of the sit-inside kayak is fixed to the cockpit wall and/or floor, facing forward and is extremely low at the back, to allow the kayaker to engage the spray skirt, thus, it has little or no back support and only rudimentary scat adjustments. The touring kayak usually has both bow and stern hull storage compartments, however, these compartments are severely restricted by the hull contours, and must be filled and emptied inefficiently, one item at a time, through small hatches. Further, loading these compartments adds significant weight to the craft, and moving a charged kayak to and from the water's edge requires the efforts of two people.
The characteristic hull shape of the touring kayak is a semi displacement mono hull throughout its length with a pronounced rocker which lifts the bow and stern of the craft out of the water;
shortening the craft's water line. This short water line combined with the bow wave created when paddling, reduces speed potential. Further, being a mono hull, the craft becomes severely angled to one side or the other when beaching, which exacerbates entering and exiting challenges.
Current sit-inside touring kayaks require the paddler to enter the kayak cockpit through a static, non-adjustable, key hole or oval shaped opening on the top of the kayak. Boarding and exiting the sit-inside kayak through this restricted opening is a daunting task for many, especially beginner paddlers, with dock and shore-side capsize a regular occurrence. Many sit-inside paddlers have concerns as to their ability to exit through this confined opening should they capsize and voice even more concern with regards to their ability to re-enter the cockpit after a wet exit. These concerns are strong enough to keep some from paddling sit-inside kayaks. The current cockpit spray skirt, designed to keep the sit-inside kayaker dry, is another awkward and confining element. Designed to entour the paddler and the entire cockpit opening tightly it is overly large and wieldy and must be donned by the paddler prior to entering the kayak. Once inside the cockpit the paddler stretches their spray skirt out over the combing around the entire entry hole; a maneuver that often takes several tries to accomplish even in the best of conditions.
Should a sit-inside kayak paddler, who is unable to do a full kayak roll (a delft maneuver to keep the kayaker in the cockpit during capsize which is extremely difficult to do even for the most experienced kayakers), capsize, through loss of balance or in rough seas, the kayaker must provide the force to dislodge the tightly fitted spray skirt as they are going over and then wiggle out of the restricted cockpit opening while upside down under water. This is referred to as a wet exit and is the exit method used by well over 90 of sit-inside kayak paddlers. The sit-inside kayak cockpit immediately fills with water and the kayak becomes partially submerged, and upside down. On resurfacing the kayaker must first retrieve the paddle before trying to right the heavy waterfilled kayak. To right the craft the paddler must straddle the hull at the rear, forcing the rear of the craft down to lift the front section of the kayak out of the water to evacuate some of the water from the cockpit and then flip it right side up. Once the kayak is right-side-up, and while the paddler is still in the water, they then attach a paddle float to one end of their paddle and engage the non-paddle float end of the paddle underneath the bungees located behind the cockpit. Once this outrigger paddle-float paddle is in place the kayaker clambers onto the kayak facing backwards, wiggles their legs back
Background of the invention:
Paddle craft touring and multi-day paddling excursions, with stints of hiking, arc an ever-growing outdoor activity in North American and around the world. For many years, the sit-inside touring kayak has been the paddle craft of choice for these adventures, having, with its efficient double-bladed paddle, protected sit-inside cockpit paddling position, and enclosed hull storage, edged out the canoe. However, other than the introduction of the foot-pedal-activated stern rudder and improvement to hull-storage hatches, enhancements to the sit-inside touring kayak in recent years have been limited to the construction materials used and hull designs for increased mono-hull efficiency. Perceived shortcomings associated with the sit-inside touring kayak have only been addressed obliquely, by the introduction of other paddle craft segments; by the sit on top (SOT) kayak and more recently the stand-up paddle (SUP) boards.
New paddlers are torn between which type of paddle craft they should buy, a sit-inside, a sit-on-top, or a stand-up, since each on their own has its positives and negatives.
Although the SUP continues to gain market share it can be a difficult craft to paddle, steer, or make headway with when windy conditions arise. The sit-on-top kayak's freedom of movement has made it a favorite of angling kayakers; however, it lacks the storage required for serious touring and can be a wet, cold craft to paddle in northern climates. This choose-one-or-the-other conundrum is amplified for families in which different family members may favor a different paddling position. Paddle Craft rental operators are currently forced to offer SUPs, SOTs and sit-inside kayaks to satisfy a diverse clientele.
The sit-inside touring kayak Current, sit-inside touring kayak paddlers are confined to the enclosed cockpit in a seated paddling position, hour after hour, during their entire excursion. The sit-inside kayak's cockpit floor follows the contours of the hull and does not have a level, non-slip textured surface for the paddler to stand up on. The interior scat of the sit-inside kayak is fixed to the cockpit wall and/or floor, facing forward and is extremely low at the back, to allow the kayaker to engage the spray skirt, thus, it has little or no back support and only rudimentary scat adjustments. The touring kayak usually has both bow and stern hull storage compartments, however, these compartments are severely restricted by the hull contours, and must be filled and emptied inefficiently, one item at a time, through small hatches. Further, loading these compartments adds significant weight to the craft, and moving a charged kayak to and from the water's edge requires the efforts of two people.
The characteristic hull shape of the touring kayak is a semi displacement mono hull throughout its length with a pronounced rocker which lifts the bow and stern of the craft out of the water;
shortening the craft's water line. This short water line combined with the bow wave created when paddling, reduces speed potential. Further, being a mono hull, the craft becomes severely angled to one side or the other when beaching, which exacerbates entering and exiting challenges.
Current sit-inside touring kayaks require the paddler to enter the kayak cockpit through a static, non-adjustable, key hole or oval shaped opening on the top of the kayak. Boarding and exiting the sit-inside kayak through this restricted opening is a daunting task for many, especially beginner paddlers, with dock and shore-side capsize a regular occurrence. Many sit-inside paddlers have concerns as to their ability to exit through this confined opening should they capsize and voice even more concern with regards to their ability to re-enter the cockpit after a wet exit. These concerns are strong enough to keep some from paddling sit-inside kayaks. The current cockpit spray skirt, designed to keep the sit-inside kayaker dry, is another awkward and confining element. Designed to entour the paddler and the entire cockpit opening tightly it is overly large and wieldy and must be donned by the paddler prior to entering the kayak. Once inside the cockpit the paddler stretches their spray skirt out over the combing around the entire entry hole; a maneuver that often takes several tries to accomplish even in the best of conditions.
Should a sit-inside kayak paddler, who is unable to do a full kayak roll (a delft maneuver to keep the kayaker in the cockpit during capsize which is extremely difficult to do even for the most experienced kayakers), capsize, through loss of balance or in rough seas, the kayaker must provide the force to dislodge the tightly fitted spray skirt as they are going over and then wiggle out of the restricted cockpit opening while upside down under water. This is referred to as a wet exit and is the exit method used by well over 90 of sit-inside kayak paddlers. The sit-inside kayak cockpit immediately fills with water and the kayak becomes partially submerged, and upside down. On resurfacing the kayaker must first retrieve the paddle before trying to right the heavy waterfilled kayak. To right the craft the paddler must straddle the hull at the rear, forcing the rear of the craft down to lift the front section of the kayak out of the water to evacuate some of the water from the cockpit and then flip it right side up. Once the kayak is right-side-up, and while the paddler is still in the water, they then attach a paddle float to one end of their paddle and engage the non-paddle float end of the paddle underneath the bungees located behind the cockpit. Once this outrigger paddle-float paddle is in place the kayaker clambers onto the kayak facing backwards, wiggles their legs back
2 into the partially water filled cockpit, and completes a difficult tuning maneuver to right themselves in the cockpit before finally sitting back in the scat. Then they must pump the remaining water out of the kayak and reattach the tight-fitting spray skirt all around the cockpit combing before being = able to continue paddling again. To complete this reentry operation, the kayaker needed to have successfully recuperated their paddle, have a paddle float and a bilge pump on board, and have deck bungies in the correct place behind the cockpit to anchor the outrigger paddle float. An immense amount of energy is expended before the kayaker can complete all these maneuvers, all the while encumbered with the spray skirt around their waist and most probably fighting rough seas and hypothermia if they are in cold waters.
On regular returns to the dock the sit-inside kayaker yanks on the spray skirt strap to dislodge it and, clambers out through the key hole onto the dock sideways pulling their lower body behind them, whereby they then stand up and shimmy out of the spray skirt. If they are disembarking on shore, after dislodging the spray skirt, they lift one leg out of the cockpit and over the side of the kayak and into the water on one side and then the other leg out and into the water on the other side, pry themselves out of the cockpit to sit balanced on the back deck of the kayak, hop either leg to the other one on one side of the kayak, stand-up, and walk ashore where they liberate themselves from their spray skirt.
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This invention will be used by the touring paddler for day and multiday paddling and exploring excursions in protected intercostal and interior waterways. This invention eliminates certain short comings and safety issues associated with the sit-inside kayak while maintaining this classic craft's sit-inside protection from the elements and double bladed paddle; which arc highly appreciated features.
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This invention offers a solutions and system approach to paddle touring and camping with its purpose-built hull, tri-paddle cockpit with two-piece spray protector system, craft-pack system, and = sleeper system.
The full-water-line-length hull with wave piercing bow, asymmetrical contoured catamaran hulls, and a planning aft section have been proven in other marine categories to maximize speed and tracking.
The catamaran contoured central section, besides providing greater stability than a mono hull,
On regular returns to the dock the sit-inside kayaker yanks on the spray skirt strap to dislodge it and, clambers out through the key hole onto the dock sideways pulling their lower body behind them, whereby they then stand up and shimmy out of the spray skirt. If they are disembarking on shore, after dislodging the spray skirt, they lift one leg out of the cockpit and over the side of the kayak and into the water on one side and then the other leg out and into the water on the other side, pry themselves out of the cockpit to sit balanced on the back deck of the kayak, hop either leg to the other one on one side of the kayak, stand-up, and walk ashore where they liberate themselves from their spray skirt.
Summary of the invention in use:
General:
This invention will be used by the touring paddler for day and multiday paddling and exploring excursions in protected intercostal and interior waterways. This invention eliminates certain short comings and safety issues associated with the sit-inside kayak while maintaining this classic craft's sit-inside protection from the elements and double bladed paddle; which arc highly appreciated features.
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This invention offers a solutions and system approach to paddle touring and camping with its purpose-built hull, tri-paddle cockpit with two-piece spray protector system, craft-pack system, and = sleeper system.
The full-water-line-length hull with wave piercing bow, asymmetrical contoured catamaran hulls, and a planning aft section have been proven in other marine categories to maximize speed and tracking.
The catamaran contoured central section, besides providing greater stability than a mono hull,
3 ensures that this invention remains level when beached which facilitates entry and exit and is critical to using the craft as the base for the sleeper.
The paddler of the tri-paddle craft is not confined to the sit-inside paddling position during their entire excursion since this new craft can be paddled with the paddler seated inside in an enclosed environment, seated on top in an open, less restricted position, or standing up for a more aerobic workout. This invention enables the paddler to configure the cockpit on-the-fly to address current or impending weather and sea conditions or exercise different muscle groups during long stints of paddling.
The hard-shell, camp and hike, craft-pack system with solar energy modules, address the explorer's needs to efficiently pack, stow, and carry the gear, energy, and food required for extended off-grid touring. The paddler assembles and divides their gear into camp gear and hiking gear as they prepare for their excursion. They then load the compartmentalized, waterproof, packs;
each with integrated shoulder harnesses. The fully charged portable packs are backpacked to and from the water's edge separately which significantly reduces the weight of the craft when carried.
Once everything is at the water's edge, the larger camp-pack is attached with quick release tie-downs to the stern and the smaller hike-pack is stowed on a bench in the forepeak cabin. The hinged solar module on the hike-pack is detached and reattached to the posts on the forepeak cabin top and its charging cable attached to a cellphone or other electronic gear attached to the gear-and-assist arch.
The compact and lightweight, waterproof sleeper system, with integrated shelter and fitted, inflatable sleeping pad makes full use of the craft as a secure base and can be set up in minutes for a new level of camping efficiency and comfort. Minimalist structures, both the shelter and the pad are folded into individual mesh bags and stowed beneath the hike-pack bench in the reverse-bow cabin when not in use.
Used as a sit-on-top, touring paddle craft:
With this invention, should weather permit, the paddler can detach the spray protector Velcro, release the hatch and holding the hatch handles ease it forward until the hatch is automatically stowed in the cabin. This now open, sit-on-top (SOT), less restricted paddle position is favored by those who like to fish while touring or those touring in warm waters. The paddle craft angler can slide the seat forward or backward and rotate the seat for 360-degree fishing.
They can remain seated or stand up on the wide, level, non-slip, textured platform to fish.
Used as a stand-up and paddle, touring paddle craft:
The paddler of the tri-paddle craft is not confined to the sit-inside paddling position during their entire excursion since this new craft can be paddled with the paddler seated inside in an enclosed environment, seated on top in an open, less restricted position, or standing up for a more aerobic workout. This invention enables the paddler to configure the cockpit on-the-fly to address current or impending weather and sea conditions or exercise different muscle groups during long stints of paddling.
The hard-shell, camp and hike, craft-pack system with solar energy modules, address the explorer's needs to efficiently pack, stow, and carry the gear, energy, and food required for extended off-grid touring. The paddler assembles and divides their gear into camp gear and hiking gear as they prepare for their excursion. They then load the compartmentalized, waterproof, packs;
each with integrated shoulder harnesses. The fully charged portable packs are backpacked to and from the water's edge separately which significantly reduces the weight of the craft when carried.
Once everything is at the water's edge, the larger camp-pack is attached with quick release tie-downs to the stern and the smaller hike-pack is stowed on a bench in the forepeak cabin. The hinged solar module on the hike-pack is detached and reattached to the posts on the forepeak cabin top and its charging cable attached to a cellphone or other electronic gear attached to the gear-and-assist arch.
The compact and lightweight, waterproof sleeper system, with integrated shelter and fitted, inflatable sleeping pad makes full use of the craft as a secure base and can be set up in minutes for a new level of camping efficiency and comfort. Minimalist structures, both the shelter and the pad are folded into individual mesh bags and stowed beneath the hike-pack bench in the reverse-bow cabin when not in use.
Used as a sit-on-top, touring paddle craft:
With this invention, should weather permit, the paddler can detach the spray protector Velcro, release the hatch and holding the hatch handles ease it forward until the hatch is automatically stowed in the cabin. This now open, sit-on-top (SOT), less restricted paddle position is favored by those who like to fish while touring or those touring in warm waters. The paddle craft angler can slide the seat forward or backward and rotate the seat for 360-degree fishing.
They can remain seated or stand up on the wide, level, non-slip, textured platform to fish.
Used as a stand-up and paddle, touring paddle craft:
4 This invention with its wide, level, recessed non-slip platform is an effective stand-up-and-paddle (SUP) craft. The paddler simply stows the hatch, pivots the cockpit gear-and-assist arch forward, slides the seat back to its farthest back position, and exchanges the double-bladed paddle ends for the blade and handle ends of a stand-up paddle stowed in the forepeak cabin.
Furthermore, for a dedicated stand-up session in good paddling conditions the seat and stern camp-pack can be detached entirely before starting out.
Used as a sit-inside, touring paddle craft:
When the sit-inside paddler approaches the craft, they will note that of the three-possible cockpit configurations the tri-paddle's default configuration is that of an open cockpit sit-on-top kayak (SOT). That's because the semi-automatic, sliding cockpit hatch, which is activated using bungee cords, is stowed out of the way under the cabin with the bungces at their low stretch "holding"
position and the spray protector collar and band are buttoned to the seat and hatch respectively.
The section of the craft between the seat and the cabin is totally open, so the paddler can easily verify, depending on their stature, if the seat and footrest are positioned at the correct position on the notched slide-track that runs up the center of the cockpit. If they are not, the paddler loosens the scat or footrest knobs and adjusts one or both to a more appropriate track position notch and retightens the knobs. They also ensure that the scat rotation leaver is in the down, locked position, so that the seat is completely stationary while boarding. The tri-paddle will be fitted with an electronic rudder therefore there are no rudder pedals or guide wires in the cockpit.
Once that is accomplished the paddler places the tri-paddle in the water and steps onto its wide, level, non-slip textured center platform, reaching simultaneously for an open spot on the cockpit assist-and-gear bar protruding forward from the top of the deck and griping it lower themselves backwards onto the seat. They then reach forward for the handles on either side of the sliding cockpit hatch and pull the hatch back from its stowed under-cabin position and over their legs until it docks, water-tight, against the seat and clicks shut. This drawing action by the paddler tensions the bungee cords that have one end attached to the inside of the sliding hatch and the other anchored to the underside of the cabin. Voila, an instantaneous enclosed cockpit! They then unsnap the two front flaps of the seat section of the spray protector, the spray collar, invert the collar so it is in a collar-up position and draw the flaps around in front and Velcro them together just above waist level. Once that is accomplished they then unsnap the cockpit spray band section from the hatch, invert the band and Velcro it onto the already fastened spray collar section.
The paddler, who's paddle is easily retrieved from its resting position beside them, paddles off totally enclosed in the sit-inside paddling position.
Should the paddler capsize while in the sit-inside paddling position, having simply lost their balance or through wave action in rough seas, they immediately push the release handles forward which releases the seat docking mechanism and the hatch is immediately and automatically pulled forward into the cabin by the bungees and held there. The push, on the release handles by the kayaker, and the pull of the bungies on the hatch automatically detaches the hatch spray band Velcro as the paddler and the craft go over. The paddler, in a now completely open cockpit, falls out in a wet exit.
The weight of the falling paddler automatically detaches the seat spray collar Velcro.
The craft may be right side up or upside down when the paddler resurfaces but has no water in it since even the slightly recessed platform is open at the stern. The paddler, unencumbered with a spray skirt, retrieves their paddle and rights the craft, if necessary, flipping the empty craft from the rear with one hand on each edge. The buoyant tri-paddle is ready for reentry.
Reentry is simple since there is no cockpit wall to maneuver over or cockpit opening to wiggle through. Reaching over to the center of the craft the paddler grabs the soft attached to the scat track and pulls themselves into the recessed center of the deck, pulling their knees up. They effect a quarter turn onto their back and push back with their feet against the foot rest, reaching up to grab the assist-and-gear bar for leverage, and sit back in the seat. The paddler reaches forward for the hatch handles and pulls the hatch towards them. It slides back over the paddlers legs until it is once again docked with the scat.
The paddler is fully protected inside the enclosed tri-paddle cockpit and reattaches the scat and hatch spray protector Velcro. No pump, paddle, or paddle float was required for reentry On regular returns to the shore in the seated inside position the paddler detaches the spray protector Velcro, pushes the hatch release and eases the hatch into the stowed under-the-cabin position where the bungees retain it. They unlock the seat, rotate the seat to one side or the other and slide off the scat to stand in the water. If it's a return to a dock, once the paddler has stowed the hatch, the paddler grabs hold of the assist-and-gear arch, pulls up into a standing position, and steps off onto the dock. The spray collar and spray band always remain attached to the tri-paddle craft.
This invention offers a more efficient and safer sit-inside craft, a more versatile and more enjoyable overall paddling experience, and renders the sit-inside paddling mode an ever-present component in present day adventure paddle touring.
Used as a tandem or multi-paddler touring paddle craft system:
By lengthening the mid-section of the activity deck and hull, one or more amidships tri-paddle cockpits can be installed to create a multiple-paddler craft. The amidships tri-paddle cockpit's cabin does not have the reverse-bow section of the forepeak cabin and since the amidships cabin and its hatch are fitted with a base and track plate this combo is both movable and removable; along with the seat. The amidships paddling position can be removed entirely and replaced with a second, track-plate-fitted camp-pack for outfitting extended trips.
Each cabin on the multi-paddler craft would contains a hike-pack, with the solar module detached from the pack and attached to the cabin top. A tandem could have a conjoined sleeper. A paddlers of tri-paddle tandems can paddle a different position than their co-paddler.
Title: The tri-paddle (TRI)! A fast, versatile, touring paddle craft which has a semi-automatic tri-paddle cockpit with integrated two-part spray protector system, a portable craft-pack system, and an on-board sleeper system!
Drawings Having described the invention in general terms above, reference will now be made to the accompanying drawings, which are not necessarily drawn to scale;
Fig. 1 is a perspective view of the entire invention:
Fig. 2 is a perspective view of the tri-paddle's configurations:
Fig. 3 is a perspective view of the tri-paddle craft:
Fig. 4 is a perspective view of the tri-paddle cockpit:
Fig. 5 is a perspective view of the tri-paddle's seat-to-track and seat-to-hatch mechanisms:
Fig. 6 is a perspective view of the two-piece tri-paddle cockpit spray protector system:
Fig. 7 is a perspective view of the tri-paddle's camp-pack system:
Fig. 8 is a perspective view of the tri-paddle's hike-pack system:
Fig. 9 is a perspective view of the tri-paddle's on-deck sleeper system:
Fig. 10 is a perspective view of the tri-paddle tandem:
Detailed description of the invention The embodiments of this invention hereinafter described and referenced by the preceding drawings, overcome safety, and efficiency issues with the current touring sit-inside kayak and enable the craft = to be used as a sit-on-top-and-paddle craft and a stand-up-and-paddle craft. The following are some but not all the embodiments of the claimed invention. This invention may be embodied in many different forms and should not be construed as limited to the embodiments set forth herein. Rather, these embodiments are provided so that this disclosure will satisfy applicable legal requirements.
Like numbers refer to like elements throughout.
Fig. 1 is one embodiment of the tri-paddle invention, In this embodiment, the tri-paddle invention (1) is a new, highly versatile touring paddle craft. It is shown in both single cockpit and tandem cockpit versions. Referencing the single cockpit version embodied here, it's open-ended, reverse-bow cabin (2), level activity deck (3), and tri-section hull (4) combine to provide greater speed, stability and tracking, and enable the craft's dynamic cockpit (5), efficient craft-pack system (6&7), and on-deck sleeper (8).
Fig. 2 is one embodiment of the tri-paddle's configurations.
In this embodiment, and in accordance with changing weather and sea conditions, water and air temperature states, and excursion objectives the cockpit of the tri-paddle paddle craft (I'M) can be configured dynamically¨on-the-fly¨as a sit-inside-the-cockpit-and-paddle (SIN) touring paddle craft (9), a sit-on-top-and-paddle (SOT) touring paddle craft (10), or as a stand-up-and-paddle (SUP) touring paddle craft (11).
Fig. 3 is one embodiment of the tri-paddle craft.
In this embodiment, the tri-paddle's reversed bow forward cabin (2), the full length, level activity deck (3) and full length multi-contoured hull (4) are made of molded composite or thermoform plastic. Once formed these aforementioned elements are fused together with structural adhesives to become one single seaworthy craft.
The reverse bow cabin (2), protects the paddler from breaking waves which immediately flow off and away from the craft and serves as a storage area for the cockpit hatch (44), the hike-pack (7), the shelter (96) and the pad (107) once these last two items are folded for storage. The cabin has a molded in rail (15) in the center underside to guide the forward and backward movement of the cockpit hatch (44). It also has a reinforced area on the sides for the mechanical attachment of the pivoting gear and assist bar (12) and molded in attachments points for the solar module of the hike-pack (Fig. 7, 80). The cross section (14) shows the cabin shape at the cockpit end.
The activity deck (3) is a wide, level expanse with a full toe rail (16);
except for the stern where there are openings to allow excess water to escape. An indentation in the inside of the toe rail (19) towards the bow provides a flat receptive area for the reverse-bow cabin to be attached with structural adhesives. A mechanically-attached, aluminum alloy seat track (20) runs up the middle and is flush with the deck. There are two groves (17) molded into the deck to guide the bottom ends of the cockpit hatch (Fig.4, (44)). A non-slip textured EVA foam pad (22) covers the entire cockpit area with cut outs for the seat track (20) and hatch guide groves (17). There is a removable, bench-like, molded composite unit (18), with a textured non-slip surface inside the cabin to secure the hike-pack (7), so that the pack does not interfere with the movement of the hatch (44) and so that the folded shelter (96) and sleeping pad (107) can be stowed beneath. There are individual indentations in the activity deck inside the cabin area that correspond to the bench legs and secure the bench, under the weight of the hike-pack, in place. The cross sections (23, 24, & 25) provide a perspective of the activity deck shape at the dotted lines.
The tri-section hull is comprised of the wave piercing bow (31), the central, asymmetric semi-displacement catamaran section (29), and the flat planning aft section with a hard chine (26).
Corresponding cross sections for these areas are (35, 34, and 33). There are two bulkheads (28) to provide extra strength. Further, when the deck and hull arc joined with structural adhesives, these bulkheads separate the hull into three sections, the bow section (30), the amidships section (27), and the stern section (26). The bow (30) and stern (26) sections form watertight buoyancy chambers and the mid-section (27) is filled with light weight composite foam to support the cockpit area and provide buoyancy. The boxed-in area at the stern (32) is the space reserved for the electronic rudder assembly.
Fig. 4 is one embodiment of the dynamic, tri-paddle cockpit, = In this embodiment, the dynamic cockpit (5) comprised of a semi-automatic cockpit hatch (44), a two-piece, cockpit-integrated spray protector (37 & 45), a track mounted rotating cockpit scat (36), and an assist and gear bar (48), which combine to address specific efficiency and safety issues associated with sit-inside touring kayaks.
The molded composite bucket seat (36) is permanently fixed to its track mounting mechanism (Fig.
Furthermore, for a dedicated stand-up session in good paddling conditions the seat and stern camp-pack can be detached entirely before starting out.
Used as a sit-inside, touring paddle craft:
When the sit-inside paddler approaches the craft, they will note that of the three-possible cockpit configurations the tri-paddle's default configuration is that of an open cockpit sit-on-top kayak (SOT). That's because the semi-automatic, sliding cockpit hatch, which is activated using bungee cords, is stowed out of the way under the cabin with the bungces at their low stretch "holding"
position and the spray protector collar and band are buttoned to the seat and hatch respectively.
The section of the craft between the seat and the cabin is totally open, so the paddler can easily verify, depending on their stature, if the seat and footrest are positioned at the correct position on the notched slide-track that runs up the center of the cockpit. If they are not, the paddler loosens the scat or footrest knobs and adjusts one or both to a more appropriate track position notch and retightens the knobs. They also ensure that the scat rotation leaver is in the down, locked position, so that the seat is completely stationary while boarding. The tri-paddle will be fitted with an electronic rudder therefore there are no rudder pedals or guide wires in the cockpit.
Once that is accomplished the paddler places the tri-paddle in the water and steps onto its wide, level, non-slip textured center platform, reaching simultaneously for an open spot on the cockpit assist-and-gear bar protruding forward from the top of the deck and griping it lower themselves backwards onto the seat. They then reach forward for the handles on either side of the sliding cockpit hatch and pull the hatch back from its stowed under-cabin position and over their legs until it docks, water-tight, against the seat and clicks shut. This drawing action by the paddler tensions the bungee cords that have one end attached to the inside of the sliding hatch and the other anchored to the underside of the cabin. Voila, an instantaneous enclosed cockpit! They then unsnap the two front flaps of the seat section of the spray protector, the spray collar, invert the collar so it is in a collar-up position and draw the flaps around in front and Velcro them together just above waist level. Once that is accomplished they then unsnap the cockpit spray band section from the hatch, invert the band and Velcro it onto the already fastened spray collar section.
The paddler, who's paddle is easily retrieved from its resting position beside them, paddles off totally enclosed in the sit-inside paddling position.
Should the paddler capsize while in the sit-inside paddling position, having simply lost their balance or through wave action in rough seas, they immediately push the release handles forward which releases the seat docking mechanism and the hatch is immediately and automatically pulled forward into the cabin by the bungees and held there. The push, on the release handles by the kayaker, and the pull of the bungies on the hatch automatically detaches the hatch spray band Velcro as the paddler and the craft go over. The paddler, in a now completely open cockpit, falls out in a wet exit.
The weight of the falling paddler automatically detaches the seat spray collar Velcro.
The craft may be right side up or upside down when the paddler resurfaces but has no water in it since even the slightly recessed platform is open at the stern. The paddler, unencumbered with a spray skirt, retrieves their paddle and rights the craft, if necessary, flipping the empty craft from the rear with one hand on each edge. The buoyant tri-paddle is ready for reentry.
Reentry is simple since there is no cockpit wall to maneuver over or cockpit opening to wiggle through. Reaching over to the center of the craft the paddler grabs the soft attached to the scat track and pulls themselves into the recessed center of the deck, pulling their knees up. They effect a quarter turn onto their back and push back with their feet against the foot rest, reaching up to grab the assist-and-gear bar for leverage, and sit back in the seat. The paddler reaches forward for the hatch handles and pulls the hatch towards them. It slides back over the paddlers legs until it is once again docked with the scat.
The paddler is fully protected inside the enclosed tri-paddle cockpit and reattaches the scat and hatch spray protector Velcro. No pump, paddle, or paddle float was required for reentry On regular returns to the shore in the seated inside position the paddler detaches the spray protector Velcro, pushes the hatch release and eases the hatch into the stowed under-the-cabin position where the bungees retain it. They unlock the seat, rotate the seat to one side or the other and slide off the scat to stand in the water. If it's a return to a dock, once the paddler has stowed the hatch, the paddler grabs hold of the assist-and-gear arch, pulls up into a standing position, and steps off onto the dock. The spray collar and spray band always remain attached to the tri-paddle craft.
This invention offers a more efficient and safer sit-inside craft, a more versatile and more enjoyable overall paddling experience, and renders the sit-inside paddling mode an ever-present component in present day adventure paddle touring.
Used as a tandem or multi-paddler touring paddle craft system:
By lengthening the mid-section of the activity deck and hull, one or more amidships tri-paddle cockpits can be installed to create a multiple-paddler craft. The amidships tri-paddle cockpit's cabin does not have the reverse-bow section of the forepeak cabin and since the amidships cabin and its hatch are fitted with a base and track plate this combo is both movable and removable; along with the seat. The amidships paddling position can be removed entirely and replaced with a second, track-plate-fitted camp-pack for outfitting extended trips.
Each cabin on the multi-paddler craft would contains a hike-pack, with the solar module detached from the pack and attached to the cabin top. A tandem could have a conjoined sleeper. A paddlers of tri-paddle tandems can paddle a different position than their co-paddler.
Title: The tri-paddle (TRI)! A fast, versatile, touring paddle craft which has a semi-automatic tri-paddle cockpit with integrated two-part spray protector system, a portable craft-pack system, and an on-board sleeper system!
Drawings Having described the invention in general terms above, reference will now be made to the accompanying drawings, which are not necessarily drawn to scale;
Fig. 1 is a perspective view of the entire invention:
Fig. 2 is a perspective view of the tri-paddle's configurations:
Fig. 3 is a perspective view of the tri-paddle craft:
Fig. 4 is a perspective view of the tri-paddle cockpit:
Fig. 5 is a perspective view of the tri-paddle's seat-to-track and seat-to-hatch mechanisms:
Fig. 6 is a perspective view of the two-piece tri-paddle cockpit spray protector system:
Fig. 7 is a perspective view of the tri-paddle's camp-pack system:
Fig. 8 is a perspective view of the tri-paddle's hike-pack system:
Fig. 9 is a perspective view of the tri-paddle's on-deck sleeper system:
Fig. 10 is a perspective view of the tri-paddle tandem:
Detailed description of the invention The embodiments of this invention hereinafter described and referenced by the preceding drawings, overcome safety, and efficiency issues with the current touring sit-inside kayak and enable the craft = to be used as a sit-on-top-and-paddle craft and a stand-up-and-paddle craft. The following are some but not all the embodiments of the claimed invention. This invention may be embodied in many different forms and should not be construed as limited to the embodiments set forth herein. Rather, these embodiments are provided so that this disclosure will satisfy applicable legal requirements.
Like numbers refer to like elements throughout.
Fig. 1 is one embodiment of the tri-paddle invention, In this embodiment, the tri-paddle invention (1) is a new, highly versatile touring paddle craft. It is shown in both single cockpit and tandem cockpit versions. Referencing the single cockpit version embodied here, it's open-ended, reverse-bow cabin (2), level activity deck (3), and tri-section hull (4) combine to provide greater speed, stability and tracking, and enable the craft's dynamic cockpit (5), efficient craft-pack system (6&7), and on-deck sleeper (8).
Fig. 2 is one embodiment of the tri-paddle's configurations.
In this embodiment, and in accordance with changing weather and sea conditions, water and air temperature states, and excursion objectives the cockpit of the tri-paddle paddle craft (I'M) can be configured dynamically¨on-the-fly¨as a sit-inside-the-cockpit-and-paddle (SIN) touring paddle craft (9), a sit-on-top-and-paddle (SOT) touring paddle craft (10), or as a stand-up-and-paddle (SUP) touring paddle craft (11).
Fig. 3 is one embodiment of the tri-paddle craft.
In this embodiment, the tri-paddle's reversed bow forward cabin (2), the full length, level activity deck (3) and full length multi-contoured hull (4) are made of molded composite or thermoform plastic. Once formed these aforementioned elements are fused together with structural adhesives to become one single seaworthy craft.
The reverse bow cabin (2), protects the paddler from breaking waves which immediately flow off and away from the craft and serves as a storage area for the cockpit hatch (44), the hike-pack (7), the shelter (96) and the pad (107) once these last two items are folded for storage. The cabin has a molded in rail (15) in the center underside to guide the forward and backward movement of the cockpit hatch (44). It also has a reinforced area on the sides for the mechanical attachment of the pivoting gear and assist bar (12) and molded in attachments points for the solar module of the hike-pack (Fig. 7, 80). The cross section (14) shows the cabin shape at the cockpit end.
The activity deck (3) is a wide, level expanse with a full toe rail (16);
except for the stern where there are openings to allow excess water to escape. An indentation in the inside of the toe rail (19) towards the bow provides a flat receptive area for the reverse-bow cabin to be attached with structural adhesives. A mechanically-attached, aluminum alloy seat track (20) runs up the middle and is flush with the deck. There are two groves (17) molded into the deck to guide the bottom ends of the cockpit hatch (Fig.4, (44)). A non-slip textured EVA foam pad (22) covers the entire cockpit area with cut outs for the seat track (20) and hatch guide groves (17). There is a removable, bench-like, molded composite unit (18), with a textured non-slip surface inside the cabin to secure the hike-pack (7), so that the pack does not interfere with the movement of the hatch (44) and so that the folded shelter (96) and sleeping pad (107) can be stowed beneath. There are individual indentations in the activity deck inside the cabin area that correspond to the bench legs and secure the bench, under the weight of the hike-pack, in place. The cross sections (23, 24, & 25) provide a perspective of the activity deck shape at the dotted lines.
The tri-section hull is comprised of the wave piercing bow (31), the central, asymmetric semi-displacement catamaran section (29), and the flat planning aft section with a hard chine (26).
Corresponding cross sections for these areas are (35, 34, and 33). There are two bulkheads (28) to provide extra strength. Further, when the deck and hull arc joined with structural adhesives, these bulkheads separate the hull into three sections, the bow section (30), the amidships section (27), and the stern section (26). The bow (30) and stern (26) sections form watertight buoyancy chambers and the mid-section (27) is filled with light weight composite foam to support the cockpit area and provide buoyancy. The boxed-in area at the stern (32) is the space reserved for the electronic rudder assembly.
Fig. 4 is one embodiment of the dynamic, tri-paddle cockpit, = In this embodiment, the dynamic cockpit (5) comprised of a semi-automatic cockpit hatch (44), a two-piece, cockpit-integrated spray protector (37 & 45), a track mounted rotating cockpit scat (36), and an assist and gear bar (48), which combine to address specific efficiency and safety issues associated with sit-inside touring kayaks.
The molded composite bucket seat (36) is permanently fixed to its track mounting mechanism (Fig.
5, (41)) and the entire assembly can be detached completely from the craft's activity deck at the point where the groves in the aluminum alloy track (20), which extends beyond the cockpit area, opens wide enough (40) for the whole unit to be lifted out. The seat has a custom fitted, detachable, inner gel-lining (43) designed to conform to the paddler with use. The spray collar (37) is held to the top of the seat by a mechanically attached curved aluminum strap (38) and attached at the sides with snaps (42).
The molded composite sliding hatch (44) with accordion-fold center section (55), made of heavy gauge waterproof-breathable fabric and shaped by rigid plastic battens, is guided in its forward and backward movement by the rail (50) under the forepeak cabin and the two guide groves (17) in the activity deck. The bungie cords (51), with one end attached to the inside of the hatch and the other to the interior of the cabin, activate the hatch's stowing and holding actions. The paddler can draw the hatch (44) back over their legs to dock in a watertight manner against the seat where it will latch shut (as shown in Fig. 5). The paddler can release the latch (Fig. 5) whereby the hatch will be drawn back by the bungies (51) into its holding position stowed under the reverse-bow cabin.
The aluminum alloy bar (48) assists the paddler to lower or lift themselves to and from the scat and doubles as a gear arch. It can be pivoted forward or backwards by loosening the knob provided (49) to meet the needs of the paddler at any of the tri-paddle configurations.
Fig. 5 is one embodiment of the seat-to-track and seat-to-hatch mechanisms, In this embodiment of the sea-to-track mechanism (41) the seat rotator handle (56) is easily reached by the paddler. When the paddler pulls up on it the attached chain (57) pulls up the rod (58) guided by the seat bottom plate (63), so that it is no longer engaged in one of the holes (65) in the track plate (61). The paddler rotates the seat to the desired new position. The paddler then releases the rotator handle and the spring (60) forces the rod downward into a new hole in the track plate (61) corresponding to that seat position.
To move the seat (36) or foot rest (53) forward or backward the paddler loosens the screw knobs (59) so that they are clear of the track, moves the seat and foot rest, and then tightens the screw knobs back down into new notches in the track, creating friction with the track and securing them again.
In this embodiment of the scat-to-hatch mechanism (54), to release the hatch from the seat the paddler pushed forward on the hatch release lever (68), that action causes the latch (66) to lift. When the paddler is no longer pushing on the release lever (68) the spring (70) pulls the latch back into position until it meets the stopper (69).
When the hatch is brought back against the scat thc latch (66) is tripped upwards by the scat pin (62) and then pulled downward immediately and around the seat pin (62) by the spring (70).
Fig. 6 is one embodiment of the two-piece tri-paddle cockpit spray protector system, In this embodiment, the spray protector is comprised of two independent parts;
the spray collar (37) which is held to the seat (36) by the mechanically attached aluminum scat strap (38) and the spray band (44) which is held on to the sliding hatch (43) by the mechanically attached aluminum hatch strap (45).
When not in use, the spray-collar (37) is folded back over the seat (36) exposing the aluminum strap (38) and snapped down with the snaps (42). When in use the spray-collar is unsnapped turned up and fastened in front of the paddler with the Velcro bands provided (71&72) and the aluminum strap (38) is no longer visible.
When not in use, the spray-band (44) is folded back over the hatch (43) and snapped down with the band snaps. When in use the spray-band is unsnapped turned up and fastened onto the spray-collar with the Velcro bands provided (73&74) once the spray-collar has been fastened around the paddler.
Fig. 7 is one embodiment of the camp-pack system, In this embodiment, the portable, molded thermoplastic camp-pack's dimensions are sized to fit the contours of the stern of the activity deck, where there are four quick-release tie down D-rings to secure it in place. It has an integrated shoulder harness (81) for ease of transportation and eliminates the inefficient, item-by-item method of packing the touring kayak's back storage compartment and, since it can be transported separately, reduces and the heavy lifting associated with moving the kayak to and from the water's edge thereby encouraging multi-day paddling ventures.
The pack is capped with a hinged solar module (80) with a magnetic catch (85) that houses a solar panel (75) which faces outward and a battery and charge management system in its interior which can be accessed for maintenance by mechanically removing the watertight bottom panel (84). This energy generation center provides electricity for the crafts electronic rudder, craft-pack cooling, and extension-pole (76) mounted safety light (77), which can be righted vertically and extended. It also has an input port for alternative methods of charging the battery (82) and a USB export port (83) for charging external electronic gear. The underlying body of the pack (86) is separated into two compartments; one for gear (87) and the other, with extra insulation, for food (88). These compartments are kept dry with a zippered, waterproof-breathable membrane (89) which is bonded with structural adhesives to the top section of the molded composite or thermoplastic shell (86).
Fig. 8 is one embodiment of the hike-pack system In this embodiment, the portable, molded thermoplastic hike-pack's dimensions are sized so that the pack can be stowed in the reverse-bow cabin on the bench like unit that receives it and contains it.
The hike-pack eliminates the inefficient, item-by-item method of packing the touring kayak's front storage compartments and is of a size to double as a hiking pack and thereby encourage stints of inland wilderness exploration.
The hike-pack too has an integrated shoulder harness (92). It has a small solar module dedicated to cell phone and gear-bar electronics charging. This solar module (90) can be detached from the pack and reattached to the anchors on the reverse-bow cabin roof. The underlying pack (91), is of similar construction to the camp craft-pack but has the added feature of a bottom opening panel (94) for easy access to the pack's contents by the paddler while the craft is on the water.
Fig. 9 is one embodiment of the on-deck sleeper system, In this embodiment, the compact on-deck sleeper is made up of the shelter (96), made of waterproof, breathable material and the deck-fitted waterproof sleeping pad (107). It can be set up quickly and efficiently, to create a secure and comfortable overnight refuge.
The shelter (96) is retrieved from its place in the cabin, unfolded, and the two aluminum poles (100 &101), consisting of three light-weight aluminum tubes with an internal bungee cord, are deployed and slide into the front (99) and rear (105) fabric gussets. The four pole ends each with spring loaded snaps (102) are slide into the pole receptors (21) until they snap in place. The flange crimped to the front edge of the shelter (103) is engaged with the flange (106) mechanically attached to the top of the forepcak cabin. The zipper in the back (87) the front (104) are zipped and the sleeping pad is retrieved from its storage space in the cabin and is blown up and placed in the cockpit to completed the process.
Fig. 10 is one embodiment of the tri-paddle tandem, In this embodiment, the tri-paddle tandem's stretched mid-section supports an amidships tri-paddle cockpit (108). The amidships hatch-cabin combo (109) has its own base and track plate (110), and is = attached to the aluminum alloy, central, activity-deck track in the same manner the scat is attached.
This means that the amidships cockpit unit can be moved fonvards or backwards or removed entirely. The tri-paddle tandem has a somewhat longer craft-pack (111) and carries a hike-pack stowed in each cabin. It has a two-piece con-joined sleeper (112), zippered together above the doorway, that is deployed once the amidships hatch-cabin combo (109) is removed. The second cockpit can be removed and a track-plate equipped second camp-pack installed for extended single-paddler trips (113). A trio cockpit craft or a quarto cockpit craft are also possible.
The molded composite sliding hatch (44) with accordion-fold center section (55), made of heavy gauge waterproof-breathable fabric and shaped by rigid plastic battens, is guided in its forward and backward movement by the rail (50) under the forepeak cabin and the two guide groves (17) in the activity deck. The bungie cords (51), with one end attached to the inside of the hatch and the other to the interior of the cabin, activate the hatch's stowing and holding actions. The paddler can draw the hatch (44) back over their legs to dock in a watertight manner against the seat where it will latch shut (as shown in Fig. 5). The paddler can release the latch (Fig. 5) whereby the hatch will be drawn back by the bungies (51) into its holding position stowed under the reverse-bow cabin.
The aluminum alloy bar (48) assists the paddler to lower or lift themselves to and from the scat and doubles as a gear arch. It can be pivoted forward or backwards by loosening the knob provided (49) to meet the needs of the paddler at any of the tri-paddle configurations.
Fig. 5 is one embodiment of the seat-to-track and seat-to-hatch mechanisms, In this embodiment of the sea-to-track mechanism (41) the seat rotator handle (56) is easily reached by the paddler. When the paddler pulls up on it the attached chain (57) pulls up the rod (58) guided by the seat bottom plate (63), so that it is no longer engaged in one of the holes (65) in the track plate (61). The paddler rotates the seat to the desired new position. The paddler then releases the rotator handle and the spring (60) forces the rod downward into a new hole in the track plate (61) corresponding to that seat position.
To move the seat (36) or foot rest (53) forward or backward the paddler loosens the screw knobs (59) so that they are clear of the track, moves the seat and foot rest, and then tightens the screw knobs back down into new notches in the track, creating friction with the track and securing them again.
In this embodiment of the scat-to-hatch mechanism (54), to release the hatch from the seat the paddler pushed forward on the hatch release lever (68), that action causes the latch (66) to lift. When the paddler is no longer pushing on the release lever (68) the spring (70) pulls the latch back into position until it meets the stopper (69).
When the hatch is brought back against the scat thc latch (66) is tripped upwards by the scat pin (62) and then pulled downward immediately and around the seat pin (62) by the spring (70).
Fig. 6 is one embodiment of the two-piece tri-paddle cockpit spray protector system, In this embodiment, the spray protector is comprised of two independent parts;
the spray collar (37) which is held to the seat (36) by the mechanically attached aluminum scat strap (38) and the spray band (44) which is held on to the sliding hatch (43) by the mechanically attached aluminum hatch strap (45).
When not in use, the spray-collar (37) is folded back over the seat (36) exposing the aluminum strap (38) and snapped down with the snaps (42). When in use the spray-collar is unsnapped turned up and fastened in front of the paddler with the Velcro bands provided (71&72) and the aluminum strap (38) is no longer visible.
When not in use, the spray-band (44) is folded back over the hatch (43) and snapped down with the band snaps. When in use the spray-band is unsnapped turned up and fastened onto the spray-collar with the Velcro bands provided (73&74) once the spray-collar has been fastened around the paddler.
Fig. 7 is one embodiment of the camp-pack system, In this embodiment, the portable, molded thermoplastic camp-pack's dimensions are sized to fit the contours of the stern of the activity deck, where there are four quick-release tie down D-rings to secure it in place. It has an integrated shoulder harness (81) for ease of transportation and eliminates the inefficient, item-by-item method of packing the touring kayak's back storage compartment and, since it can be transported separately, reduces and the heavy lifting associated with moving the kayak to and from the water's edge thereby encouraging multi-day paddling ventures.
The pack is capped with a hinged solar module (80) with a magnetic catch (85) that houses a solar panel (75) which faces outward and a battery and charge management system in its interior which can be accessed for maintenance by mechanically removing the watertight bottom panel (84). This energy generation center provides electricity for the crafts electronic rudder, craft-pack cooling, and extension-pole (76) mounted safety light (77), which can be righted vertically and extended. It also has an input port for alternative methods of charging the battery (82) and a USB export port (83) for charging external electronic gear. The underlying body of the pack (86) is separated into two compartments; one for gear (87) and the other, with extra insulation, for food (88). These compartments are kept dry with a zippered, waterproof-breathable membrane (89) which is bonded with structural adhesives to the top section of the molded composite or thermoplastic shell (86).
Fig. 8 is one embodiment of the hike-pack system In this embodiment, the portable, molded thermoplastic hike-pack's dimensions are sized so that the pack can be stowed in the reverse-bow cabin on the bench like unit that receives it and contains it.
The hike-pack eliminates the inefficient, item-by-item method of packing the touring kayak's front storage compartments and is of a size to double as a hiking pack and thereby encourage stints of inland wilderness exploration.
The hike-pack too has an integrated shoulder harness (92). It has a small solar module dedicated to cell phone and gear-bar electronics charging. This solar module (90) can be detached from the pack and reattached to the anchors on the reverse-bow cabin roof. The underlying pack (91), is of similar construction to the camp craft-pack but has the added feature of a bottom opening panel (94) for easy access to the pack's contents by the paddler while the craft is on the water.
Fig. 9 is one embodiment of the on-deck sleeper system, In this embodiment, the compact on-deck sleeper is made up of the shelter (96), made of waterproof, breathable material and the deck-fitted waterproof sleeping pad (107). It can be set up quickly and efficiently, to create a secure and comfortable overnight refuge.
The shelter (96) is retrieved from its place in the cabin, unfolded, and the two aluminum poles (100 &101), consisting of three light-weight aluminum tubes with an internal bungee cord, are deployed and slide into the front (99) and rear (105) fabric gussets. The four pole ends each with spring loaded snaps (102) are slide into the pole receptors (21) until they snap in place. The flange crimped to the front edge of the shelter (103) is engaged with the flange (106) mechanically attached to the top of the forepcak cabin. The zipper in the back (87) the front (104) are zipped and the sleeping pad is retrieved from its storage space in the cabin and is blown up and placed in the cockpit to completed the process.
Fig. 10 is one embodiment of the tri-paddle tandem, In this embodiment, the tri-paddle tandem's stretched mid-section supports an amidships tri-paddle cockpit (108). The amidships hatch-cabin combo (109) has its own base and track plate (110), and is = attached to the aluminum alloy, central, activity-deck track in the same manner the scat is attached.
This means that the amidships cockpit unit can be moved fonvards or backwards or removed entirely. The tri-paddle tandem has a somewhat longer craft-pack (111) and carries a hike-pack stowed in each cabin. It has a two-piece con-joined sleeper (112), zippered together above the doorway, that is deployed once the amidships hatch-cabin combo (109) is removed. The second cockpit can be removed and a track-plate equipped second camp-pack installed for extended single-paddler trips (113). A trio cockpit craft or a quarto cockpit craft are also possible.
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Claims:
The embodiments of the invention in which an exclusive property or privilege is clairned are defined as follows;
1. A touring paddle craft that is composed of three independently molded, composite or thermoformed plastic units; the reversed-bow cabin, the level activity deck, and the tri section hull, which once attached with structural adhesives becomes a single, sea worth paddle craft;
- wherein the tri-paddle invention has an open-ended reverse-bow forepeak cabin:
.circle. which deflects breaking waves .circle. which stows the cockpit hatch when it's not being used .circle. to which the cockpit hatch-activating-bungees are attached .circle. in which the hiking camp pack, the shelter, and the sleeping pad are stowed .circle. which has a mechanically attached alurninurn alloy assist and gear bar, of sufficient diarneter and strength, to assist the paddler to lower themselves into or raise themselves up from the cockpit seat i. which bar doubles as an electronics or gear arch.
ii. which bar can be pivoted out of the way over the deck - wherein thc tri-paddle invention has a level activity deck:
.circle. which allows the hatch to be slide out of the cabin .circle. which provides a level non-sip base to stand up on .circle. which has a toe rail for security .circle. which has guides for the sliding hatch .circle. which has a central aluminum alloy track to which thc scat and other accessories can be secured and positioned .circle. which has four rnolded-in attachment brackets to receive the on-deck shelter pole ends .circle. which has tic down attachments that secure the waterproof stern craft-pack .circle. which has a rernovable bench like structure in the bow area to secure the waterproof hike-pack and allow the folded shelter and sleeping pad to be stowed underneath.
- wherein the tri-paddle invention has a tri-section hull:
.circle. which has a wave piercing bow section which eliminates the touring kayak bow wave .circle. which has an asymmetrical catamaran mid-section which provides greater stability and improved tracking .circle. which has a planning aft section that allows for more effective rudder steering .circle. which when bonded with the activity deck, with structural adhesives, forms watertight buoyancy chambers that render the craft unsinkable
- wherein the tri-paddle invention has an open-ended reverse-bow forepeak cabin:
.circle. which deflects breaking waves .circle. which stows the cockpit hatch when it's not being used .circle. to which the cockpit hatch-activating-bungees are attached .circle. in which the hiking camp pack, the shelter, and the sleeping pad are stowed .circle. which has a mechanically attached alurninurn alloy assist and gear bar, of sufficient diarneter and strength, to assist the paddler to lower themselves into or raise themselves up from the cockpit seat i. which bar doubles as an electronics or gear arch.
ii. which bar can be pivoted out of the way over the deck - wherein thc tri-paddle invention has a level activity deck:
.circle. which allows the hatch to be slide out of the cabin .circle. which provides a level non-sip base to stand up on .circle. which has a toe rail for security .circle. which has guides for the sliding hatch .circle. which has a central aluminum alloy track to which thc scat and other accessories can be secured and positioned .circle. which has four rnolded-in attachment brackets to receive the on-deck shelter pole ends .circle. which has tic down attachments that secure the waterproof stern craft-pack .circle. which has a rernovable bench like structure in the bow area to secure the waterproof hike-pack and allow the folded shelter and sleeping pad to be stowed underneath.
- wherein the tri-paddle invention has a tri-section hull:
.circle. which has a wave piercing bow section which eliminates the touring kayak bow wave .circle. which has an asymmetrical catamaran mid-section which provides greater stability and improved tracking .circle. which has a planning aft section that allows for more effective rudder steering .circle. which when bonded with the activity deck, with structural adhesives, forms watertight buoyancy chambers that render the craft unsinkable
2. A touring paddle craft that has a dynamic, semi-automatic cockpit made up of a sliding hatch, a two-piece integrated spray protector, and a track adjustable rotating cockpit seat;
- wherein the tri-paddle invention has a sliding cockpit hatch:
.circle. which is composed of molded composite end sections mcchanically attached to a sewn, accordion-fold midsection comprised of heavy gauge waterproof-breathable fabric and stiff plastic battens .circle. which when extended, in accordion fashion, creates the enclosed sit-inside paddling position .circle. which when collapsed, in accordion fashion, is stowed in the cabin and enables the sit-on-top and stand-up paddling positions .circle. which is guided by two slots in thc cockpit platform and one rail descending from the underside of the deck and engaging with the top of the hatch .circle. which remains stowed under the front deck when not in use .circle. which when pulled forward, or expanded, to latch to the cockpit seat and form an enclosure cockpit, the bungees that are attached to it and anchored to the underside of the deck are strung or activated .circle. which when the seat latch is released by the paddler the hatch is pulled back under the reverse-bow cabin automatically by the bungee cords and subsequently held there - wherein the tri-paddle invention has a cockpit integrated two-piece spray protector:
.circle. wherein the spray protector is made up of two separate and distinct parts; the spray collar and the spray band .circle. wherein the spray protector is made up of either waterproof-breathable fabric or neoprene, or a combination of the two .circle. wherein the spray collar is mechanically attached around the top of the cockpit seat with the end flaps snapped to the sides of the scat .circle. wherein the spray collar end flaps can be unfastened from the seat, and the whole collar lifted around the paddler and refastened with Velcro in an inverted collar-up manner to become an effective shield for spray originating from the back and sides of the craft .circle. wherein there is a spray band that is mechanically attached to the hatch .circle. wherein the end flaps of the spray band can be unfastened from the hatch and whole band can be Velcro fastened in an inverted manner onto the front of the spray collar to effectively shield spray from the front .circle. wherein the spray collar and the spray band remain attached either to the cockpit seat or the cockpit hatch when not in use - wherein the tri-paddle invention has a track adjustable, rotating cockpit seat:
.circle. which can be moved forward or backward to fit paddlers of different stature .circle. which can be lifted out of its track and separated from the craft .circle. which can be rotated to facilitate ease of cockpit entry or exit .circle. which can bc rotated to facilitate fishing from the kayak .circle. which has a custom gel filled insert that molds to the paddler with use and can be taken out and replaced with the custom insert of another paddler
- wherein the tri-paddle invention has a sliding cockpit hatch:
.circle. which is composed of molded composite end sections mcchanically attached to a sewn, accordion-fold midsection comprised of heavy gauge waterproof-breathable fabric and stiff plastic battens .circle. which when extended, in accordion fashion, creates the enclosed sit-inside paddling position .circle. which when collapsed, in accordion fashion, is stowed in the cabin and enables the sit-on-top and stand-up paddling positions .circle. which is guided by two slots in thc cockpit platform and one rail descending from the underside of the deck and engaging with the top of the hatch .circle. which remains stowed under the front deck when not in use .circle. which when pulled forward, or expanded, to latch to the cockpit seat and form an enclosure cockpit, the bungees that are attached to it and anchored to the underside of the deck are strung or activated .circle. which when the seat latch is released by the paddler the hatch is pulled back under the reverse-bow cabin automatically by the bungee cords and subsequently held there - wherein the tri-paddle invention has a cockpit integrated two-piece spray protector:
.circle. wherein the spray protector is made up of two separate and distinct parts; the spray collar and the spray band .circle. wherein the spray protector is made up of either waterproof-breathable fabric or neoprene, or a combination of the two .circle. wherein the spray collar is mechanically attached around the top of the cockpit seat with the end flaps snapped to the sides of the scat .circle. wherein the spray collar end flaps can be unfastened from the seat, and the whole collar lifted around the paddler and refastened with Velcro in an inverted collar-up manner to become an effective shield for spray originating from the back and sides of the craft .circle. wherein there is a spray band that is mechanically attached to the hatch .circle. wherein the end flaps of the spray band can be unfastened from the hatch and whole band can be Velcro fastened in an inverted manner onto the front of the spray collar to effectively shield spray from the front .circle. wherein the spray collar and the spray band remain attached either to the cockpit seat or the cockpit hatch when not in use - wherein the tri-paddle invention has a track adjustable, rotating cockpit seat:
.circle. which can be moved forward or backward to fit paddlers of different stature .circle. which can be lifted out of its track and separated from the craft .circle. which can be rotated to facilitate ease of cockpit entry or exit .circle. which can bc rotated to facilitate fishing from the kayak .circle. which has a custom gel filled insert that molds to the paddler with use and can be taken out and replaced with the custom insert of another paddler
3. A touring paddle craft which has an efficient craft-pack system;
- wherein the tri-paddle invention has a transportable camp-pack:
.circle. which has a shoulder harness for ease of transportation .circle. which is made of molded composite or thermoform plastic .circle. which has a solar module hinged to the top of the pack that generates and stores energy for the electronic rudder, cooling, the safety light, and other electronics .circle. which is attached to the stem with quick release tie-downs .circle. which has an insulated, cooled compartment for food - wherein the tri-paddle invention has a transportable hike-pack:
.circle. which has a shoulder harness for ease of transportation .circle. which is made of molded composite or thermoform plastic .circle. which makes an excellent hiking pack .circle. which is stowed in the reverse-bow cabin on an elevated bench which secures it so it does not interfere with the sliding hatch .circle. which has a rernovable solar module that can be detached and reattached to the cabin top for solar energy capture .circle. Which has a bottom compartment for easy access by the paddler while on the water
- wherein the tri-paddle invention has a transportable camp-pack:
.circle. which has a shoulder harness for ease of transportation .circle. which is made of molded composite or thermoform plastic .circle. which has a solar module hinged to the top of the pack that generates and stores energy for the electronic rudder, cooling, the safety light, and other electronics .circle. which is attached to the stem with quick release tie-downs .circle. which has an insulated, cooled compartment for food - wherein the tri-paddle invention has a transportable hike-pack:
.circle. which has a shoulder harness for ease of transportation .circle. which is made of molded composite or thermoform plastic .circle. which makes an excellent hiking pack .circle. which is stowed in the reverse-bow cabin on an elevated bench which secures it so it does not interfere with the sliding hatch .circle. which has a rernovable solar module that can be detached and reattached to the cabin top for solar energy capture .circle. Which has a bottom compartment for easy access by the paddler while on the water
4. A touring paddle craft which has an on-deck sleeper system;
- wherein the tri-paddle invention has an on-deck shelter:
.circle. which shelter is made of waterproof-breathable fabric .circle. which has a V-shaped flange integrated along its leading edge that engages with an inverted V-shaped flange on the top of the reverse-bow cabin top to secure it in place and seal out water .circle. which has two, three-section tubular poles that fit through the shelter top gussets and into the deck fittings molded into the toe rail of the activity deck to hold it upright and in place .circle. which has waterproof zippers at each end to make it an enclose space .circle. which has a zippered entry/exit door with insect screen .circle. which can bc folded, placed in a mesh bag, and storcd in the cabin - wherein the tri-paddle invention has a cockpit fitted sleeping pad:
.circle. which is shaped to fit in the cockpit .circle. which is air activated .circle. which can be deflated, folded, placed in a mesh bag, and stored in the cabin
- wherein the tri-paddle invention has an on-deck shelter:
.circle. which shelter is made of waterproof-breathable fabric .circle. which has a V-shaped flange integrated along its leading edge that engages with an inverted V-shaped flange on the top of the reverse-bow cabin top to secure it in place and seal out water .circle. which has two, three-section tubular poles that fit through the shelter top gussets and into the deck fittings molded into the toe rail of the activity deck to hold it upright and in place .circle. which has waterproof zippers at each end to make it an enclose space .circle. which has a zippered entry/exit door with insect screen .circle. which can bc folded, placed in a mesh bag, and storcd in the cabin - wherein the tri-paddle invention has a cockpit fitted sleeping pad:
.circle. which is shaped to fit in the cockpit .circle. which is air activated .circle. which can be deflated, folded, placed in a mesh bag, and stored in the cabin
5. A touring paddle craft which can be a tri-paddle tandem, trio, or quarto;
- Wherein the tri-paddlc can be a multi-paddler paddle craft with two or more tri-paddlc cockpits, hike-packs, and on-deck sleeper .circle. which central aluminum alloy track, mechanically attacked to the center of the activity deck, extends as one unit under all cockpits .circle. which amidships hatch-cabin combos have their own base and track plate and are movable, forward and backward, as well as totally removable.
.circle. which amidships tri-paddle cockpits can be replaced with a trach mounted camp-pack
- Wherein the tri-paddlc can be a multi-paddler paddle craft with two or more tri-paddlc cockpits, hike-packs, and on-deck sleeper .circle. which central aluminum alloy track, mechanically attacked to the center of the activity deck, extends as one unit under all cockpits .circle. which amidships hatch-cabin combos have their own base and track plate and are movable, forward and backward, as well as totally removable.
.circle. which amidships tri-paddle cockpits can be replaced with a trach mounted camp-pack
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