EP1479604B1 - Pedal propelled boat - Google Patents

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EP1479604B1
EP1479604B1 EP03011291A EP03011291A EP1479604B1 EP 1479604 B1 EP1479604 B1 EP 1479604B1 EP 03011291 A EP03011291 A EP 03011291A EP 03011291 A EP03011291 A EP 03011291A EP 1479604 B1 EP1479604 B1 EP 1479604B1
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
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    • B63H16/00—Marine propulsion by muscle power
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  • the invention relates to a pedal boat drive according to the preamble of claim 1. It further relates to a with a Such Pedal boat equipped Pedal boat.
  • a pedal boat with the characteristics of the generic term of the Claim 1 is known from US 6,165,029 as well as a equipped with such a drive pedal boat.
  • the previously known Pedal boat leaves a storage on the drive train transmitted energy in a flywheel, However, it is not suitable for a sporty flexible use.
  • Pedal boats have long been known watercraft and serve primarily the pleasure.
  • the pedal boats are with Tretantrieben provided, which by means of one or more Crankset (s) generated energy on a propellant, in usually one or more propellers or paddle wheels, transfer.
  • the drive transmission happens directly, i.e. the force is from the pedal or the crank (s) means a drive train, z. B. a chain drive and / or a propeller shaft, transferred to the propellant.
  • the forward and reverse driving of the Pedal boat controlled by the direction of rotation of the cranks.
  • Examples of such pedal boats are from the German Utility Model DE 298 20 184 U1, DE 81 17 770 U1 and DE 84 04 297 U1.
  • the pedal boat should behave in the water similar to a bicycle on land.
  • a switching mechanism disposed in the drive train for switching the running direction of the propulsion means at constant direction of rotation of the crank allows a easy and sporty maneuvering. In particular, so can the propulsion direction of the propulsion means, for example.
  • a propeller in no time with constant pedaling of the crank change. This helps with the braking distance of one such a drive equipped pedal boat by "thrust reverser" Significantly shorter than known pedal boats What sporty used, fast pedal boats an indispensable Property is.
  • a simple realization of such a switching mechanism results when two according to the invention, leaving a Space between parallel arranged flywheels are provided and in the space an optional the opposite inner surfaces of the flywheels Coupling pickup element, z. B. one with a Rubber jacket coated roller, is arranged.
  • the pickup element changes at the same direction of rotation of the flywheel and thus the crank the direction of rotation and thus also the direction of advance.
  • a single disc be provided, which has a radial slot in which the pickup element is arranged. Beside the two, at one the inner sides coupled positions of the switching element This can still another, third position occupy, in which it does not attack on any of the insides. This position is then a neutral or neutral position.
  • the switching mechanism can advantageously by one or more pneumatic actuators are actuated, However, other operating mechanisms, such. As cables, conceivable. In the case of a rubber-coated roller as a customer element z. B. can this with a downstream Propeller shaft connected to drive the propulsion means be, and of two diametrically opposed ones Pneumatic actuators in the respective shift position displaced be.
  • the pneumatic actuators can work together with a lever for driving the same in a closed pneumatic system be arranged. So no pressure supply is provided to be, by simply pressing the control lever the pressure required in each case is generated and is to be controlled Actuator applied.
  • a freewheeling axle with flywheel allows also the arrangement of a two- or multistage transmission gear, preferably in the axis, in the manner of a Nabenschaltgetriebes known from bicycle technology. So can equipped with a drive according to the invention Pedal boat as a sports equipment like a bicycle in several levels be used.
  • the Mass of the flywheel (s) selected accordingly.
  • a total mass of the flywheel (s) of 50 to 100 kg, in particular 60 to 80 kg, preferred.
  • Pedalo a hull with a double hull (after Type of catamaran) is preferred.
  • the pedal boat a device to accommodate a conventional bike and integration has the same in the drive train.
  • a roller can generate the propulsion energy generated by the bicycle tapping on the rear wheel and then further Course of the drive train on the flywheel transfer.
  • a pedal boat 1 is shown schematically. This has a hull 2, which by one of two Hulls 2a connected via a connection platform 2b Double hull is formed. On the connection platform 2b is mounted on a frame 4 a seat 3. Along the connection platform 2b is a drive 10 arranged. This contains a fixed bearing Pedal 11 with pedals 12. At the pedal 11 is a Gear 13 attached, which has a drive chain running thereon 14 with the pedal crank 11 generated energy another gear 15 transmits. This is with one on a freewheeling axle mounted double flywheel 16 connected to the power transmission.
  • a pickup element arranged in the form of a rubber-coated roller 18, which for forwarding the drive power to a cardan shaft 19 and from there to a propeller 20 is used.
  • a lever 21 can be detected in the to be described in more detail later switching the Driving direction serves.
  • the propeller near section of the drive train can in the FIGS. 2 - 4 are better recognized and will be explained below this explained.
  • FIGS. 2a and 2b show two schematic side views of this section.
  • So is designated 22 the freewheeling To detect axis on which the double flywheel 16 is stored.
  • Next are about pneumatic lines 23 with the (Not shown in this illustration) lever 21 connected Recognize pneumatic actuators 24.
  • a joint 25 provided so that the propeller 20 at an adjustment of the propeller shaft 19 its orientation does not change.
  • Fig. 2b an indicated at 26 transmission gear and a transmission controller 27 are detected.
  • the transmission gear 26 can - similar to a hub gear at a bicycle - the translation of the drive and so that a "driving gear" can be selected equally. This results in the result of the possibility of a sporty driving and is only built-in because of the powertrain free-running axis 22 with the double flywheel 16 possible.
  • FIGS. 3 and 4 The above-described switching mechanism is shown in FIGS. 3 and 4 to better recognize.
  • the rubber-coated roller 18 By Actuation of the control lever 21 is the rubber-coated roller 18 in frictional contact with one of the inner surfaces 28a, 28b.
  • a power transmission of the double flywheel 16 created on the propeller 20 Depending on the inner surface 28a, 28b, on which the roller 18 abuts, changes the direction of rotation of the latter and thus the direction of rotation of the propeller 20 and ultimately the direction of travel of the pedal boat 1.
  • adjusting lever 21 is schematically in three positions shown, forward, idle and backward.
  • pedal boat according to the invention is the first time Possibility to use a pedal boat not only as an amusement device, but as a real sports equipment, much like to use a bicycle, for example a mountain bike.

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Pedal boat drive comprises at least one pedal crank, and a drive branch for transferring drive energy produced by the pedal crank to a propulsion device (20), e.g. a propeller. The drive branch is provided with a reversing mechanism for reversing the running direction of the propulsion device whilst the pedal crank continues to rotate in the same direction. The pedal boat drive has two parallel disk flywheels (16) arranged on a free-running axle with an intermediate space (17) in between. A removal element (18) connected to the propulsion device in the intermediate space is selectively coupled to one of the opposite-lying inner surfaces (28a, 28b) of the two disk flywheels to transfer the drive energy.

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Die Erfindung betrifft einen Tretbootantrieb nach dem Oberbegriff des Anspruchs 1. Sie betrifft ferner ein mit einem solchen Tretbootantrieb ausgerüstetes Tretboot.The invention relates to a pedal boat drive according to the preamble of claim 1. It further relates to a with a Such Pedal boat equipped Pedal boat.

Ein Tretbootantrieb mit den Merkmalen des Oberbegriffs des Anspruchs 1 ist aus der US 6,165,029 ebenso bekannt, wie ein mit einem solchen Antrieb ausgestattetes Tretboot. Das vorbekannte Tretboot läßt zwar eine Speicherung der auf den Antriebsstrang übertragenen Energie in einem Schwungrad zu, ist jedoch nicht für einen sportlich flexiblen Einsatz geeignet.A pedal boat with the characteristics of the generic term of the Claim 1 is known from US 6,165,029 as well as a equipped with such a drive pedal boat. The previously known Pedal boat leaves a storage on the drive train transmitted energy in a flywheel, However, it is not suitable for a sporty flexible use.

Tretboote sind seit langem bekannte Wasserfahrzeuge und dienen vorrangig dem Vergnügen. Dabei sind die Tretboote mit Tretantrieben versehen, welche mittels einer oder mehrerer Tretkurbel(n) erzeugte Energie auf ein Vortriebsmittel, in der Regel einen oder mehrere Propeller oder Schaufelräder, übertragen. Dabei geschieht die Antriebsübertragung direkt, d.h. die Kraft wird von der oder den Tretkurbel(n) mittels eines Antriebsstranges, z. B. eines Kettenantriebes und/oder einer Kardanwelle, auf das Vortriebsmittel übertragen. Insbesondere wird so das Vorwärts- und Rückwärtsfahren des Tretbootes durch die Drehrichtung der Tretkurbeln gesteuert. Beispiele für solche Tretboote sind aus den deutschen Gebrauchsmusterschriften DE 298 20 184 U1, DE 81 17 770 U1 und DE 84 04 297 U1 bekannt.Pedal boats have long been known watercraft and serve primarily the pleasure. The pedal boats are with Tretantrieben provided, which by means of one or more Crankset (s) generated energy on a propellant, in usually one or more propellers or paddle wheels, transfer. The drive transmission happens directly, i.e. the force is from the pedal or the crank (s) means a drive train, z. B. a chain drive and / or a propeller shaft, transferred to the propellant. Especially Thus, the forward and reverse driving of the Pedal boat controlled by the direction of rotation of the cranks. Examples of such pedal boats are from the German Utility Model DE 298 20 184 U1, DE 81 17 770 U1 and DE 84 04 297 U1.

Weiter ist aus der DE 101 37 662 A1 ein Tretboot mit einem Antrieb bekannt, bei welchem zur Unterstützung des Vortriebs ein durch den Tretantrieb gespeister Energiespeicher in dem Antriebsstrang angeordnet ist, aus welchem bei Bedarf Antriebsenergie entnommen werden kann, um den Vortrieb mit reduziertem Krafteinsatz bewerkstelligen zu können. Jedoch ist auch hier der Antrieb nach wie vor ein direkter, die Fahrtrichtung wird durch die Drehrichtung der Tretkurbel bestimmt.Furthermore, from DE 101 37 662 A1 a pedal boat with a Drive known, in which to support the propulsion a powered by the pedal drive energy storage in the Drive train is arranged, from which drive energy when needed can be taken to reduced the propulsion To be able to accomplish force application. However, that is Here, too, the drive is still a direct, the direction of travel is determined by the direction of rotation of the pedal.

Es ist die Aufgabe der Erfindung, einen Tretbootantrieb so weiter zu entwickeln, daß dieser den Einsatz eines Tretbootes als Sportgerät ermöglicht. Dabei soll das Tretboot vom Fahrgefühl sich im Wasser ähnlich wie ein Fahrrad an Land verhalten.It is the object of the invention to develop a pedal boat drive so that it allows the use of a pedal boat as a sports equipment. The pedal boat should behave in the water similar to a bicycle on land.

Zur Lösung dieser Aufgabe wird ein Tretbootantrieb mit den Merkmalen des Anspruchs 1 vorgeschlagen. Des weiteren wird ein Tretboot mit den Merkmalen des Anspruchs 7 vorgeschlagen.To solve this problem, a pedal boat drive with the features of claim 1 is proposed. Furthermore, a pedal boat with the features of claim 7 is proposed.

Dadurch, daß in dem Antriebsstrang ein auf einer freilaufenden Achse gelagertes Schwungrad angeordnet ist, kann während der Tretbootfahrt ähnlich wie beim Fahrradfahren das Treten mit stillstehenden Tretkurbeln unterbrochen werden, ohne daß das Tretboot sofort stoppt. Die in der Schwungscheibe gespeicherte Energie treibt den nachgeordneten Teil des Antriebsstranges und insbesondere das Vortriebsmittel weiter an, das Boot fährt weiter. Die Pedale stehen dabei still, wegen der freilaufenden Achse wird der der Schwungscheibe vorgeschaltete Teil des Antriebsstranges nicht von der darin gespeicherten Energie mit angetrieben.Characterized in that in the drive train on a freewheeling Axis mounted flywheel is arranged during the pedalboat ride similar to cycling while pedaling be interrupted with stationary cranks, without that the pedal boat stops immediately. The stored in the flywheel Energy drives the downstream part of the drive train and in particular the propellant further on, the boat continues. The pedals stand still, because of the free-running axis of the flywheel upstream part of the drive train not from the in it stored energy with powered.

Ein in dem Antriebsstrang angeordneter Umschaltmechanismus zum Umschalten der Laufrichtung des Vortriebsmittels bei gleichbleibender Drehrichtung der Tretkurbel erlaubt ein einfaches und sportliches Manövrieren. Insbesondere kann so die Vortriebsrichtung des Vortriebsmittels, bspw. eines Propellers in kürzester Zeit bei fortwährendem Treten der Tretkurbel gewechselt werden. Dies hilft, den Bremsweg eines mit einem solchen Antrieb versehenen Tretbootes durch "Schubumkehr" gegenüber bekannten Tretbooten erheblich zu verkürzen, was für sportlich genutzte, schnelle Tretboote eine unerläßliche Eigenschaft ist.A switching mechanism disposed in the drive train for switching the running direction of the propulsion means at constant direction of rotation of the crank allows a easy and sporty maneuvering. In particular, so can the propulsion direction of the propulsion means, for example. A propeller in no time with constant pedaling of the crank change. This helps with the braking distance of one such a drive equipped pedal boat by "thrust reverser" Significantly shorter than known pedal boats What sporty used, fast pedal boats an indispensable Property is.

Eine einfache Realisierung eines solchen Umschaltmechanismus ergibt sich, wenn erfindungsgemäß zwei unter Belassung eines Zwischenraumes parallel zueinander angeordnete Schwungscheiben vorgesehen sind und in dem Zwischenraum ein wahlweise an die einander gegenüberliegenden Innenflächen der Schwungscheiben ankoppelbares Abnehmerelement, z. B. eine mit einem Gummimantel überzogene Walze, angeordnet ist. Je nachdem, an welcher der Innenseiten das Abnehmerelement angreift, ändert sich bei gleicher Drehrichtung der Schwungscheibe und damit der Tretkurbel dessen Drehrichtung und damit auch die Vortriebsrichtung. Selbstverständlich kann anstelle der zwei zueinander parallelen Schwungscheiben eine einzige Scheibe vorgesehen sein, die einen radialen Schlitz aufweist, in dem das Abnehmerelement angeordnet ist. Neben den beiden, an einer der Innenseiten angekoppelten Stellungen des Umschaltelementes kann dieses noch eine weitere, dritte Stellung einnehmen, in der es an keiner der Innenseiten angreift. Diese Stellung ist dann eine Neutral- oder Leerlaufstellung.A simple realization of such a switching mechanism results when two according to the invention, leaving a Space between parallel arranged flywheels are provided and in the space an optional the opposite inner surfaces of the flywheels Coupling pickup element, z. B. one with a Rubber jacket coated roller, is arranged. Depending on, on which of the insides attacks the pickup element changes at the same direction of rotation of the flywheel and thus the crank the direction of rotation and thus also the direction of advance. Of course, instead of the two parallel flywheels a single disc be provided, which has a radial slot in which the pickup element is arranged. Beside the two, at one the inner sides coupled positions of the switching element This can still another, third position occupy, in which it does not attack on any of the insides. This position is then a neutral or neutral position.

Der Umschaltmechanismus kann in vorteilhafter Weise durch einen oder mehrere pneumatische Aktuator(en) betätigt werden, jedoch sind auch andere Betätigungsmechanismen, wie z. B. Seilzüge, denkbar. Im Falle einer gummibemantelten Walze als Abnehmerelement z. B. kann diese mit einer nachgeordneten Kardanwelle zum Antreiben des Vortriebsmittels verbunden sein, und von zwei einander diametral gegenüberliegenden Pneumatikaktuatoren in die jeweilige Schaltposition verlagerbar sein. The switching mechanism can advantageously by one or more pneumatic actuators are actuated, However, other operating mechanisms, such. As cables, conceivable. In the case of a rubber-coated roller as a customer element z. B. can this with a downstream Propeller shaft connected to drive the propulsion means be, and of two diametrically opposed ones Pneumatic actuators in the respective shift position displaced be.

Die Pneumatikaktuatoren können gemeinsam mit einem Stellhebel zum Ansteuern derselben in einem geschlossenen Pneumatiksystem angeordnet sein. So braucht kein Druckvorrat vorgesehen zu werden, durch einfaches Betätigen des Stellhebels wird der jeweils erforderliche Druck erzeugt und auf den anzusteuernden Aktuator aufgebracht.The pneumatic actuators can work together with a lever for driving the same in a closed pneumatic system be arranged. So no pressure supply is provided to be, by simply pressing the control lever the pressure required in each case is generated and is to be controlled Actuator applied.

Die Wahl einer freilaufenden Achse mit Schwungscheibe ermöglicht auch die Anordnung eines zwei- oder mehrstufigen Übersetzungsgetriebes, vorzugsweise in der Achse, nach Art eines aus der Fahrradtechnik bekannten Nabenschaltgetriebes. So kann das mit einem erfindungsgemäßen Antrieb ausgestatte Tretboot als Sportgerät wie ein Fahrrad in mehreren Fahrstufen genutzt werden.The choice of a freewheeling axle with flywheel allows also the arrangement of a two- or multistage transmission gear, preferably in the axis, in the manner of a Nabenschaltgetriebes known from bicycle technology. So can equipped with a drive according to the invention Pedal boat as a sports equipment like a bicycle in several levels be used.

Um die Fahreigenschaften des Tretbootes anzupassen, sie bspw. denen eines Fahrrades an Land anzunähern, wird die Masse der Schwungscheibe(n) entsprechend gewählt. Hier wird eine Gesamtmasse der Schwungscheibe(n) von 50 bis 100 kg, insbesondere 60 bis 80 kg, bevorzugt.To adjust the handling characteristics of the pedal boat, she For example, to approximate those of a bicycle on land, the Mass of the flywheel (s) selected accordingly. Here is a total mass of the flywheel (s) of 50 to 100 kg, in particular 60 to 80 kg, preferred.

Für ein sportliches und wendiges Fahren mit dem Tretboot wird bei einem mit dem erfindungsgemäßen Antrieb ausgestatteten Tretboot ein Bootskörper mit einem Doppelrumpf (nach Art eines Katamarans) bevorzugt.For a sporty and manoeuvrable pedalboat ride is equipped with a drive equipped with the invention Pedalo a hull with a double hull (after Type of catamaran) is preferred.

Schließlich kann vorgesehen sein, daß das Tretboot eine Einrichtung zur Aufnahme eines herkömmlichen Fahrrades und Integration desselben in den Antriebsstrang aufweist. Hierzu kann bspw. eine Walze die mit dem Fahrrad erzeugte Vortriebsenergie an dessen Hinterrad abgreifen und dann im weiteren Verlauf des Antriebsstranges auf die Schwungscheibe übertragen.Finally, it can be provided that the pedal boat a device to accommodate a conventional bike and integration has the same in the drive train. For this For example, a roller can generate the propulsion energy generated by the bicycle tapping on the rear wheel and then further Course of the drive train on the flywheel transfer.

Weiter Vorteile und Merkmale der Erfindung ergeben sich aus der nachfolgenden Beschreibung anhand der beigefügten Figuren. Dabei zeigen:

Fig. 1
schematisch ein mit einem erfindungsgemäßem Antrieb versehenes Tretboot in perspektivischer Darstellung,
Fign. 2a und 2b
in zwei schematischen Seitenansichten den Abschnitt des Tretbootantriebes mit der Schwungscheibe sowie dem Abnehmerelement und dem nachfolgenden Antriebsstrang bis zum Propeller,
Fig. 3
den in den Fign. 2a und 2b gezeigten Abschnitt in einer schematischen Ansicht von oben und
Fig. 4
eine ähnliche Ansicht wie Fig. 3, wobei hier schematisch die pneumatische Verschaltung der Umschaltaktuatoren mit dem Stellhebel in einem geschlossenen Kreis dargestellt ist.
Further advantages and features of the invention will become apparent from the following description with reference to the accompanying figures. Showing:
Fig. 1
1 is a perspective view of a pedal boat provided with an inventive drive;
FIGS. 2a and 2b
in two schematic side views of the section of the pedal boat drive with the flywheel and the pickup element and the subsequent drive train to the propeller,
Fig. 3
the in the Fign. 2a and 2b shown in a schematic view from above and
Fig. 4
a view similar to FIG. 3, wherein here the pneumatic interconnection of Umschaltaktuatoren is shown schematically with the lever in a closed circuit.

Die Figuren sind schematische Darstellungen und weder vollständig noch maßstabsgerecht. In den Figuren sind gleiche Teile mit gleichen Bezugszeichen versehen.The figures are schematic representations and not complete still to scale. In the figures are the same Parts provided with the same reference numerals.

In Fig. 1 ist schematisch ein Tretboot 1 dargestellt. Dieses weist einen Bootskörper 2 auf, welcher durch einen aus zwei über eine Verbindungsplattform 2b verbundenen Rümpfen 2a bestehenden Doppelrumpf gebildet ist. Auf der Verbindungsplattform 2b ist auf einem Gestell 4 eine Sitzschale 3 befestigt. Entlang der Verbindungsplattform 2b ist ein Antrieb 10 angeordnet. Dieser enthält eine feststehend gelagerte Tretkurbel 11 mit Pedalen 12. An der Tretkurbel 11 ist ein Zahnrad 13 befestigt, welches über eine darauf laufende Antriebskette 14 mit der Tretkurbel 11 erzeugte Energie auf ein weiteres Zahnrad 15 überträgt. Dieses ist mit einer auf einer freilaufenden Achse gelagerten Doppelschwungscheibe 16 zur Kraftübertragung verbunden. In einem in der Doppelschwungscheibe 16 ausgebildeten Schlitz 17 ist ein Abnehmerelement in Form einer gummibemantelten Walze 18 angeordnet, welche zur Weiterleitung der Antriebsenergie auf eine Kardanwelle 19 und von dort auf einen Propeller 20 dient. Schließlich kann ein Stellhebel 21 erkannt werden, der in später genauer zu beschreibender Weise dem Umschalten der Vortriebsrichtung dient.In Fig. 1, a pedal boat 1 is shown schematically. This has a hull 2, which by one of two Hulls 2a connected via a connection platform 2b Double hull is formed. On the connection platform 2b is mounted on a frame 4 a seat 3. Along the connection platform 2b is a drive 10 arranged. This contains a fixed bearing Pedal 11 with pedals 12. At the pedal 11 is a Gear 13 attached, which has a drive chain running thereon 14 with the pedal crank 11 generated energy another gear 15 transmits. This is with one on a freewheeling axle mounted double flywheel 16 connected to the power transmission. In one in the double flywheel 16 formed slot 17 is a pickup element arranged in the form of a rubber-coated roller 18, which for forwarding the drive power to a cardan shaft 19 and from there to a propeller 20 is used. Finally, a lever 21 can be detected in the to be described in more detail later switching the Driving direction serves.

Der propellernahe Abschnitt des Antriebsstranges kann in den Fign. 2 - 4 besser erkannt werden und wird nachfolgend anhand dieser erläutert.The propeller near section of the drive train can in the FIGS. 2 - 4 are better recognized and will be explained below this explained.

Fign. 2a und 2b zeigen zwei schematische Seitenansichten dieses Abschnitts. Dort sind neben den bereits geschilderten Elementen weitere Elemente des erfindungsgemäßen Tretbootantriebes 10 gezeigt. So ist mit 22 bezeichnet die freilaufende Achse zu erkennen, auf der die Doppelschwungscheibe 16 gelagert ist. Weiter sind über Pneumatikleitungen 23 mit dem (in dieser Darstellung nicht gezeigten) Stellhebel 21 verbundene Pneumatikaktuatoren 24 zu erkennen. Diese greifen an der mit der gummibemantelten Walze 18 verbundenen Kardanwelle 19 an, um diese und damit die Walze 18 in dem Zwischenraum 17 verstellen zu können. Zu diesem Zweck ist in der Kardanwelle 19 ein Gelenk 25 vorgesehen, damit der Propeller 20 bei einem Verstellen der Kardanwelle 19 seine Ausrichtung nicht ändert.FIGS. 2a and 2b show two schematic side views of this section. There are in addition to the already described Elements further elements of the pedal boat drive according to the invention 10. So is designated 22 the freewheeling To detect axis on which the double flywheel 16 is stored. Next are about pneumatic lines 23 with the (Not shown in this illustration) lever 21 connected Recognize pneumatic actuators 24. These attack the propeller shaft connected to the rubber-coated roller 18 19 to this and thus the roller 18 in the gap 17 to be able to adjust. For this purpose is in the Propshaft 19 a joint 25 provided so that the propeller 20 at an adjustment of the propeller shaft 19 its orientation does not change.

Weiter kann in Fig. 2b ein bei 26 angedeutetes Übersetzungsgetriebe sowie eine Getriebesteuerung 27 erkannt werden. Mit dem Übersetzungsgetriebe 26 kann - ähnlich einer Nabenschaltung bei einem Fahrrad - die Übersetzung des Antriebes und damit gleichermaßen eine "Fahrstufe" gewählt werden. Dies führt im Ergebnis zu der Möglichkeit eines sportlichen Fahrens und ist nur aufgrund der in den Antriebsstrang integrierten freilaufenden Achse 22 mit der Doppelschwungscheibe 16 möglich.Further, in Fig. 2b, an indicated at 26 transmission gear and a transmission controller 27 are detected. With the transmission gear 26 can - similar to a hub gear at a bicycle - the translation of the drive and so that a "driving gear" can be selected equally. This results in the result of the possibility of a sporty driving and is only built-in because of the powertrain free-running axis 22 with the double flywheel 16 possible.

Der oben geschilderte Umschaltmechanismus ist in den Fign. 3 und 4 besser zu erkennen. Dort ist die in dem Zwischenraum 17 der Doppelschwungscheibe 16 befindliche gummibemantelte Walze 18 jeweils in einer Mittelstellung, in der sie an keiner der Innenflächen 28a, 28b der Doppelschwungscheibe 16 angreift, und damit einer Leerlaufstellung, gezeigt. Durch Betätigen des Stellhebels 21 wird die gummibemantelte Walze 18 in reibschlüssigen Kontakt mit einer der Innenflächen 28a, 28b gebracht. Dadurch wird eine Kraftübertragung von der Doppelschwungscheibe 16 auf den Propeller 20 geschaffen. Je nach der Innenfläche 28a, 28b, an der die Walze 18 anliegt, ändert sich die Drehrichtung der letzteren und damit die Drehrichtung des Propellers 20 und letztlich die Fahrtrichtung des Tretbootes 1. The above-described switching mechanism is shown in FIGS. 3 and 4 to better recognize. There it is in the gap 17 of the double flywheel 16 located rubber-coated Roller 18 each in a middle position, in which they at no the inner surfaces 28 a, 28 b of the double flywheel 16 attacks, and thus an idle position, shown. By Actuation of the control lever 21 is the rubber-coated roller 18 in frictional contact with one of the inner surfaces 28a, 28b. As a result, a power transmission of the double flywheel 16 created on the propeller 20. Depending on the inner surface 28a, 28b, on which the roller 18 abuts, changes the direction of rotation of the latter and thus the direction of rotation of the propeller 20 and ultimately the direction of travel of the pedal boat 1.

In Fig. 4 ist der Stellhebel 21 schematisch in drei Stellungen gezeigt, vorwärts, Leerlauf und rückwärts.In Fig. 4, the adjusting lever 21 is schematically in three positions shown, forward, idle and backward.

Selbstverständlich können anstelle der pneumatischen Aktuatoren 24 und Pneumatikleitungen 23, entsprechende hydraulische Elemente vorgesehen sein.Of course, instead of the pneumatic actuators 24 and pneumatic lines 23, corresponding hydraulic Be provided elements.

Mit dem erfindungsgemäßen Tretbootantrieb wird erstmals die Möglichkeit geschaffen, ein Tretboot nicht nur als Freizeitvergnügungsgerät, sondern als echtes Sportgerät, ähnlich wie ein Fahrrad, bspw. ein Mountainbike, einzusetzen. With the pedal boat according to the invention is the first time Possibility to use a pedal boat not only as an amusement device, but as a real sports equipment, much like to use a bicycle, for example a mountain bike.

BezugszeichenlisteLIST OF REFERENCE NUMBERS

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Tretbootpedalo
22
Bootskörperhull
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Rumpfhull
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Verbindungsplattformconnection platform
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Sitzschaleseat
44
Gestellframe
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Antriebdrive
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Tretkurbelcrank
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Pedalepedals
1313
Zahnradgear
1414
Antriebskettedrive chain
1515
Zahnradgear
1616
DoppelschwungscheibeDouble flywheel
1717
Schlitzslot
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gummibemantelte Walzerubber-coated roller
1919
Kardanwellepropeller shaft
2020
Propellerpropeller
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Stellhebellever
2222
freilaufende Achsefree-running axis
2323
Pneumatikleitungpneumatic line
2424
pneumatischer Aktuatorpneumatic actuator
2525
Gelenkjoint
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Übersetzungsgetriebeup gear
2727
Getriebesteuerungtransmission control
28a28a
Innenflächepalm
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Innenflächepalm

Claims (9)

  1. Regarding a pedal boat drive mechanism with a minimum of one foot pedal (11) with means of propulsion (20), in addition to a propulsion chain acting to transmit the operating power generated by the foot pedal (11) to the means of propulsion (20), such as, for example, a propeller, where at least one fly wheel (16) mounted on a freewheeling shaft (22) is located in the propulsion chain between the foot pedal (11) and the means of propulsion (20), where the operating power generated by the foot pedal (11) is transmitted from this to the freely mounted fly wheel (16) and from this point to the means of propulsion (20),
    characterized by
    the fact that a shift mechanism (18, 21, 23, 24) is located in the propulsion chain in order to redirect the running direction of the means of propulsion (20) while maintaining the foot pedal's (11) rotational direction and by the fact it is equipped with two fly wheels (16) placed parallel to one another on the freewheeling shaft (22) separated by a central space (17), where an outlet element (18) connecting to the means of propulsion (20) is located in the central space (17) intended for the transmission of operating power, which may be coupled as necessary to either one of the two fly wheels' (16) parallel-facing inner surfaces (28a, 28b) for the transmission of operating power.
  2. Regarding a pedal boat drive mechanism in accordance with claim 1, characterized by the fact that the outlet element (18) takes the form of a rubber-coated cylinder designed to engage frictionally with one of the fly wheels' (16) inner surfaces (28a, 28b) on the latter's exterior.
  3. Regarding a pedal boat drive mechanism in accordance with one of claims 1 or 2, characterized by a minimum of one pneumatic actuator (24) used to operate the shift mechanism (18, 21, 23, 24).
  4. Regarding a pedal boat drive mechanism in accordance with claim 3, characterized by the fact that at least one pneumatic actuator (24) is connected to an enclosed pneumatic circuit system with an operating lever (21), where at least one actuator (24) operates the shift mechanism (18, 21, 23, 24) pneumatically depending on the operating lever's (21) position, in order to adjust the running direction of the means of propulsion (20).
  5. Regarding a pedal boat drive mechanism in accordance with claim 1, characterized by the fact that a minimum two-level and preferably multi-level transmission system (26) is located in the propulsion chain, preferably in the freewheeling shaft (22).
  6. Regarding a pedal boat drive mechanism in accordance with one of the previous claims, characterized by the fact that the fly wheel(s) (16) has/have a maximum weight of between 50 and 100 kg, this preferably lying between 60 and 80 kg.
  7. Regarding a pedal boat, characterized by the fact that is contains a pedal boat drive mechanism (10) in accordance with one of the previous claims.
  8. Regarding a pedal boat in accordance with claim 7, characterized by the fact that it is equipped with a double-bodied hull (2).
  9. Regarding a pedal boat in accordance with one of claims 7 to 8, characterized by the fact that it is equipped with the necessary assimilatory means of accommodating a bicycle which may be incorporated into the propulsion chain, where the foot pedal of the pedal boat drive mechanism is subsequently formed by the incorporated bicycle's assimilated bicycle pedal and the operating power is transmitted via power transmission equipment from the bicycle's rear wheel to the pedal boat's propulsion chain.
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