EP2905218A1 - Device for storing a sail - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates to a boat comprising a boom attached to a mast and a device for storing a sail comprising a rigid structure having a first lateral flank and a second lateral flank each having an opposite end and a second end; one to the other, each lateral flank being at least partially connected to said boom by its first end, said storage device being arranged to have a first open position in which said sail can be hoisted or lowered and a second closed position according to which said sail can be stored inside said storage device, said storage device further comprising control means arranged to allow a passage from said open position to said closed position and vice versa.
- Such a boat comprising such a storage device is known from the document FR2969117 which describes a boat equipped with a mast, a boom and a mainsail storage device.
- This mainsail storage device includes a structure and a storage bag attached to the boom of the boat. More particularly, according to an embodiment disclosed in this document to the figure 1 , the storage device comprises an armature composed of a series of arches in the form of lamellae, these arches being fixed in the center and along the upper part of the boom. Moreover, these arches define side flanks which are connected at their upper free end to lazy-jacks for controlling the opening and closing of the arches by inverting their concavity.
- a flexible fabric is placed on the arches so as to form a storage bag which can, by actuating lazy-jacks, to move from an open position to a closed position and vice versa.
- the free ends of the lateral flanks that is to say the free ends of the hoops in the form of slats, are spaced from each other to define an opening so that the mainsail can to be hoisted or slumped.
- Activation of the lazy jacks then makes it possible, when the mainsail is slumped, to bring the free ends of the side flanks so that the hoops are closed around the mainsail which is thus stored inside the device. storage.
- the invention aims to overcome these drawbacks of the state of the art by providing a device for storing a sail which, even in sailing conditions and during the presence of strong winds, can hoist or down the sail with less hindrance not only at the side walls of the storage device connected to the boom but also at the level of lazy-jacks.
- a boat characterized in that said first ends of each lateral side of said storage device are each connected to a respective lateral side of said boom via at least one a point of articulation, in that each lateral flank of said storage device has a substantially concave shape and that an angle extending from said boom towards each of said second ends of said storage device has a higher value at 90 °, preferably a value greater than or equal to 120 °, preferably a value greater than or equal to 180 ° when said storage device is in the open position.
- an angle extending from the boom to each of the second ends has a greater than 90 ° when the device for storing the sail of the boat has an open position
- lazy-jacks are maintained at a predetermined distance from the axis defined by the mast of the boat. This predetermined distance makes it possible to prevent the movement of the sail when it is hoisted or when it is being leveled off by the presence of lazy jacks, even in the presence of wind, and therefore when the sail has random movements. .
- each of the second ends of the lateral flanks of the device for storing the sail of the boat holds the lazy-jacks at a predetermined distance from the axis formed by the mast, this predetermined distance being at least substantially greater than the width that can present the sail in navigation condition, that is to say when subjected to winds with a speed of the order from 1 to 10 Beaufort and therefore has random movements.
- each side flank of said storage device has a substantially concave shape
- the resulting opening forms a vessel, that is to say a receptacle, which allows to guide the sail during its affalement and to facilitate storage in the storage device.
- the concave shape of the lateral flanks the latter delimit a receptacle and act as guiding and holding elements allowing the sail, even in the presence of wind, to be inserted and to be adequately maintained. in the storage device without exiting inadvertently under the effect of wind.
- said first and second lateral sides of said storage device each define a rigid shell.
- a shell makes it possible, when the storage device is in the closed position, to isolate the sail in a completely rigid storage chamber, for example made of a polymer such as polyethylene, polypropylene or polyvinyl chloride.
- the shell can also be formed from aluminum, steel, wood or a composite material.
- Such materials have the advantage of being durable in their resistance to the weather, salinity of seawater and ultra-violet, which allows to ensure a prolonged storage of the sail, for example during wintering.
- said first and second lateral flanks of said storage device are each formed by a series of rigid arches spaced relative to each other by a predetermined distance, a cover fabric being fixed to the arches in such a way as to cover a space delimited by said arches.
- the arches form a kind of rigid skeleton on which can be placed a fabric, for example a fabric fabric waterproofed or not, a canvas made of a plastic material or a tarpaulin. This embodiment makes it easy to change and replace the cover fabric when it is worn.
- the rigidity of these structures prevents the storage device applies a force to the sail when the latter is in the closed position. This is advantageous when a pressure applied to the sail forms folds in the latter and promotes stagnation of water and the presence of moisture between layers of sail arranged and superimposed.
- said control means comprise lazy-jacks or ropes cooperating with a pulley system located at the mast of said boat.
- Such control systems are commonly used on boats to hoist or lower the sail at the boom. It is therefore particularly advantageous to be able to use these conventional control systems to control a storage device according to the invention, which makes it possible to avoid having to implement place specific control means and requiring substantial adaptations of the boat.
- said control means comprise ropes or ropes cooperating with a pulley system located inside said storage device.
- a pulley is attached to a first end of an arm whose second end is connected to said boom, an angle greater than 90 ° being defined between said arm and an axis defined by said boom.
- at least one additional pulley is added to such a control means at the point of articulation, for example under the point of articulation.
- Such a control means is an alternative to the presence of lazy-jacks to control said storage device, which avoids any hindrance that would constitute lazy-jacks.
- the angle between said arm supporting said pulley and the axis defined by said boom is greater than 90 °, the presence of said arm does not hinder the movement of the sail during its slendering or hoisting.
- said at least one pivot point is chosen from the group consisting of pivots, box hinges, piano hinges, flap hinges, hinges, and straps or ropes, for example in the form of rings connected to the boom.
- Such hinge points make it easy to implement articulation and movement of said lateral flanks of said storage device relative to said boom.
- said at least one hinge point for example of the piano hinge type, can extend all along the first end of each lateral side of the storage device to connect said storage device to the boom. It is also envisaged, according to the invention, that several points of articulation, spaced relative to each other, connect said storage device to the boom.
- the hinge points can be formed for example of aluminum, steel, plastic or a composite material.
- said lateral flanks of said storage device have a tapered shape towards one end of the boom opposite to one end of the boom connected to the mast of said boat. In this way, the wind resistance of the storage device, in navigation condition, is significantly reduced.
- the two bases of substantially cylindrical shape are at least partially open so as not to form an obstacle to the flow of wind.
- These openings at the bases of the storage device substantially cylindrical shape also provide ventilation of the sail when stored in the storage device. This makes it possible to avoid water stagnation at the level of the sail, the protection and preservation of which is thus improved.
- said second ends of each lateral flank of said storage device each comprise a bead, said beads being arranged to overlap each other when said storage device is in the closed position.
- Such a superposition of the beads ensures not only a maintenance of the storage device in the closed position but also a seal of the junction zone between the two lateral sides of the storage device in the closed position.
- the sail is protected from the elements (rain, sea salt, etc.) and sun rays (ultra-violet), which ensures better protection and durability.
- these beads which may be present all along the second ends of the lateral flanks or only present at spaced apart points at the second ends of the side flanks, allows to dispense with an additional manual step of closing the storage device to its upper part. Such a closure being difficult to achieve since it must be performed in height all along the boom.
- said second ends of each lateral flank of said storage device comprise connecting elements arranged to ensure a maintenance of each lateral flank with respect to each other.
- said connecting elements are chosen from the group consisting of magnets, male-female interlocking systems and self-gripping Velcro® type systems, but also straps or ropes.
- Such connecting elements allow a maintenance of each lateral side of said storage device relative to each other, which, like the beads described above, provides protection of the sail, both weather (rain , sea salt, ...) as radiation from the sun.
- the beads and the junction elements may be in the form of clipped, riveted, glued or screwed profiles at the second ends of the lateral flanks or may form an integral part of the lateral flanks, for example when formed in same time as the rigid shells during a molding made to form each of the lateral flanks.
- said lateral flanks of said storage device each comprise attachment zones of said control elements, for example eyelets or hooks.
- attachment zones allow for example lazy-jacks to attach to the side flanks which they must control the opening and closing.
- the present invention also relates to a storage device for a sail to be mounted on the boom of a boat, said storage device comprising a rigid structure having a first lateral flank and a second lateral flank each having a first end and a second end opposite to each other, each lateral flank being at least partially connected to said boom by its first end, said storage device being arranged to present a first open position according to which said sail can be hoisted or lowered and a second closed position in which said sail can be stored inside said storage device, said storage device further comprising control means arranged to allow a passage from said open position to said closed position and vice versa, said storage device being characterized in that said first ends of each lateral flank are each connected to a respective lateral side of said boom via at least one point d articulation, in that each lateral flank said storage device has a substantially concave shape and that an angle extending from said boom towards each of said second ends of said storage device has a value greater than 90 °, preferably a value greater than or equal to 120 °,
- such a device where a hinge point ensures each time the connection between the first ends of each lateral flank to a respective lateral side of the boom and in which an angle extending from said boom towards each of said second ends has a value greater than 90 ° when the device is in the open position, allows the sail, even when it has random movements due to the presence of strong winds, to be hoisted or lowered without hindrance, in avoiding any friction between the sail and lazy-jacks since such an angle whose value is greater than 90 ° ensures a wide opening of the storage device.
- the lazy-jacks are maintained at predetermined distance from the axis defined by the mast of the boat, this predetermined distance to prevent the movement of the sail, during its hoisting or during its affalement, to be hampered by the presence of lazy-jacks, this even in the presence of wind and therefore when the sail has random movements.
- each of the second ends of the lateral flanks of the device for storing the sail of the boat holds the lazy-jacks at a predetermined distance from the axis formed by the mast, this predetermined distance being at least substantially greater than the width that can present the sail in navigation condition, that is to say when it has, therefore, random movements.
- each lateral flank of said storage device has a substantially concave shape
- the resulting opening forms a vessel, that is to say a receptacle, which guides the sail during its affalement and to facilitate storage.
- the concave shape of the lateral flanks act as guiding and holding elements allowing the sail, even in the presence of wind, to fit and to be adequately maintained in the device. storage without coming out unexpectedly under the effect of wind.
- the invention also relates to a use of a storage device a boat.
- the figure 1 illustrates a boat 1 comprising a boom 2 attached to a mast 3, a sail 4 being hoisted from the boom 2 along the mast 4.
- the boat further comprises a storage device 5 of the sail 4, this storage device 5 comprising a rigid structure and having two lateral flanks 6a, 6b (see, for example, FIG. figure 2a ).
- the figure 2a illustrates more particularly a storage device 5 in the closed position having the two lateral flanks 6a, 6b.
- Each lateral flank 6a, 6b has a first end 7a and a second end 7b opposite one another, the first end 7a of each lateral flank being connected to a respective lateral side of the boom 2 via a series of hinge points 8a, 8b, 8c.
- Lazy-jacks 9 constitute control elements of the storage device 5 and make it possible to command an opening or closing when they are actuated by traction or released.
- Fastening zones 10 are provided on the lateral flanks 6a, 6b so that the lazy jacks 9 can be connected thereto.
- each lateral flank 6a, 6b When the lazy-jacks 9 are released (released), they allow each lateral flank 6a, 6b to deviate from the axis defined by the boom 2 (as illustrated in FIGS. Figures 2b and 2c ). Since each sidewall 6a, 6b is connected via hinge points 8a, 8b, 8c to a respective lateral side of the boom 2, an angle ⁇ extending from said boom 2 to each of said second ends 7b of the lateral flanks 6a, 6b and which has a value greater than 90 ° (as illustrated in FIGS. Figures 2b and 2c ) is obtained when the storage device 5 is in the open position.
- Such an opening of the storage device 5 has a suitable dimension that allows one hand to easily store the sail 4 during its affalement even in the presence of strong winds.
- such an angle ⁇ extending from said boom 2 to each of said second ends 7b of the lateral flanks 6a, 6b keeps the lazy jacks 9 at a good distance from the axis defined by the mast 3 so that the sail 4 does not come into contact and does not get entangled in them.
- the dimension of the opening of the storage device 5 in the open position is such that even when the sail 4 has strong random movements due to the presence of wind, it can be slumped and stored easily not only without being hampered in its descent movement by the side flanks 6a, 6b but also without being hindered in its movement by lazy-jacks 9.
- the lazy-jacks 9 When a traction force is exerted on the lazy-jacks 9, the latter cause the lateral flanks 6a, 6b towards the axis defined by the boom 2 so as to pass the storage device 5 from an open position to a closed position in which the second ends 7b of each lateral flank 6a, 6b are brought together and brought into contact.
- the figure 2b illustrates more particularly a storage device 5 in the open position, the sail 4 is therefore exposed to the open air.
- the passage from the closed position as shown in figure 2a to the open position as shown in figure 2b is obtained by loosening the lazy-jacks 9, which allows the lateral flanks 6a, 6b, under the effect of the force of gravity and under the effect of their own weight, to deviate from the axis defined by the boom 2.
- the open position allows the sail 4 to be in the hoisting position.
- An angle ⁇ extending from said boom 2 to each of said second ends 7b of the lateral flanks 6a, 6b of said storage device 5 has a value greater than 90 ° when said storage device 5 is in the open position.
- Such an angle opening is possible by the presence of hinge points 8a, 8b, 8c connecting each lateral flank 6a, 6b to a respective lateral side of said boom 2 and to obtain this opening of abatement.
- hinge points 8a, 8b, 8c connecting each lateral flank 6a, 6b to a respective lateral side of said boom 2 and to obtain this opening of abatement.
- the Figure 2c illustrates more particularly a storage device 5 in the open position, the sail 4 being hoisted along the mast 3.
- the figure 2d illustrates more particularly a storage device 5 positioned when the boat is sailing, the side flanks 6a, 6b being brought along the sail 4 (by pulling on the lazy-jacks 9) so as to minimize wind resistance of the device storage 5.
- FIGS. 3a and 3b illustrate, in a sectional view, a storage device 5 in the closed position, each of whose side flank 6a, 6b is connected to the boom 2 by means of a pivot point in the form of a pivot 8a, 8b .
- These articulation points 8a, 8b allow the lateral flanks 6a, 6b, connected to the boom 2 at their first end 7a to deviate from the axis defined by the boom 2.
- Each lateral flank 6a, 6b is provided with an attachment zone 10a, 10b to which is connected a lazy-jack 9.
- beads 11a, 11b which, when the storage device 5 is in the closed position overlap to ensure the maintenance of the side flanks 6a, 6b relative to each other but also a sealing of the device storage 5 in the junction area between the side flanks 6a, 6b.
- magnet-shaped connecting elements 12a, 12b are illustrated which, like the beads 11a, 11b illustrated in FIG. figure 3a , allow to maintain the side flanks 6a, 6b relative to each other but also a sealing of the storage device 5 in the junction area between the side flanks 6a, 6b.
- the figure 4 illustrates a storage device 5 in the closed position.
- This storage device 5 is identical to that illustrated in FIG. figure 3b , except for the control means.
- the control means no longer relies on the presence of lazy-jacks 9 and on a pulley system fixed at the mast 3.
- the control means is based on the presence of ropes 11, 11 '(rope) each connected to the inner wall of each of the lateral flanks 6a, 6b by means of gripping zones 12, 12 'and each cooperating with a pulley 13, 13' located inside the storage device 5.
- This pulley 13, 13 ' is connected to a first end 14, 14 'of an arm 15, 15' whose second end 16, 16 'is connected to the boom 2.
- an angle ⁇ , ⁇ ' greater than 90 ° is provided between the arm 15, 15 'and the axis defined by the boom 2, such that these arms 15, 15' do not hinder the movement of the sail 4 during its spreading or hoisting.
- an additional pulley 17, 17 ' is provided outside the storage device 5 for guiding the ropes 11, 11'.
- each lateral flank 6a, 6b When the ropes 11, 11 'are released, they allow each lateral flank 6a, 6b to deviate from the axis defined by the boom 2. Since each lateral flank 6a, 6b is connected via dots articulation 8a, 8b to a respective lateral side of the boom 2, an angle ⁇ (see Figures 2b and 2c ) extending from said boom 2 to each of said second ends 7b of the lateral flanks 6a, 6b and which has a value greater than 90 ° is obtained when the storage device 5 is in the open position.
- Such an opening of the storage device 5 has a suitable dimension that allows easy storage of the sail 4 during its affalement even in the presence of strong winds.
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La présente invention se rapporte à une embarcation comprenant une bôme fixée à un mât et un dispositif de rangement d'une voile comprenant une structure rigide présentant un premier flanc latéral et un deuxième flanc latéral présentant chacun une première extrémité et une deuxième extrémité opposées l'une à l'autre, chaque flanc latéral étant au moins partiellement relié à ladite bôme par sa première extrémité, ledit dispositif étant agencé pour présenter une première position ouverte selon laquelle ladite voile peut être hissée ou affalée et une deuxième position fermée selon laquelle ladite voile peut être rangée à l'intérieur dudit dispositif.The present invention relates to a boat comprising a boom attached to a mast and a device for storing a sail comprising a rigid structure having a first lateral flank and a second lateral flank each having an opposite end and a second end; one to the other, each lateral flank being at least partially connected to said boom by its first end, said device being arranged to have a first open position in which said sail can be hoisted or lowered and a second closed position in which said sail can be stored inside said device.
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La présente invention se rapporte à une embarcation comprenant une bôme fixée à un mât et un dispositif de rangement d'une voile comprenant une structure rigide présentant un premier flanc latéral et un deuxième flanc latéral présentant chacun une première extrémité et une deuxième extrémité opposées l'une à l'autre, chaque flanc latéral étant au moins partiellement relié à ladite bôme par sa première extrémité, ledit dispositif de rangement étant agencé pour présenter une première position ouverte selon laquelle ladite voile peut être hissée ou affalée et une deuxième position fermée selon laquelle ladite voile peut être rangée à l'intérieur dudit dispositif de rangement, ledit dispositif de rangement comprenant en outre des moyens de commande agencés pour permettre un passage de ladite position ouverte à ladite position fermée et inversement.The present invention relates to a boat comprising a boom attached to a mast and a device for storing a sail comprising a rigid structure having a first lateral flank and a second lateral flank each having an opposite end and a second end; one to the other, each lateral flank being at least partially connected to said boom by its first end, said storage device being arranged to have a first open position in which said sail can be hoisted or lowered and a second closed position according to which said sail can be stored inside said storage device, said storage device further comprising control means arranged to allow a passage from said open position to said closed position and vice versa.
Une telle embarcation comprenant un tel dispositif de rangement est connu du document
En position ouverte, les extrémités libres des flancs latéraux, c'est-à-dire les extrémités libres des arceaux sous forme de lamelles, sont écartées l'une de l'autre pour définir une ouverture de telle sorte que la grand-voile peut être hissée ou affalée. Un actionnement des lazy-jacks permet ensuite, lorsque la grand-voile est affalée, de rapprocher les extrémités libres des flancs latéraux de telle sorte que les arceaux se referment autour de la grand-voile qui est ainsi rangée à l'intérieur du dispositif de rangement.In the open position, the free ends of the lateral flanks, that is to say the free ends of the hoops in the form of slats, are spaced from each other to define an opening so that the mainsail can to be hoisted or slumped. Activation of the lazy jacks then makes it possible, when the mainsail is slumped, to bring the free ends of the side flanks so that the hoops are closed around the mainsail which is thus stored inside the device. storage.
Malheureusement, une telle embarcation munie d'un tel dispositif de rangement connu de l'état de la technique présente certains inconvénients lors du hissage ou de l'affalement de la voile en condition de navigation. En effet, en cours de navigation, la voile est soumise à des forces exercées notamment par le vent, ce qui peut entraîner inévitablement de forts mouvements aléatoires de la voile, laquelle présente alors une série de larges ondulations par rapport à l'axe formé par le mât. Ceci a pour conséquence qu'il est particulièrement difficile de faire rentrer la voile dans l'ouverture obtenue suite à un écartement des extrémités libres des flancs latéraux. Cette ouverture, obtenue par inversion de la concavité, présente une trop faible dimension qui ne permet pas de faire rentrer facilement la voile dans le dispositif de rangement.Unfortunately, such a boat provided with such a storage device known in the state of the art has certain drawbacks when hoisting or slackening the sail in navigation condition. Indeed, during navigation, the sail is subjected to forces exerted by the wind, which can inevitably lead to strong random movements of the sail, which then has a series of large corrugations relative to the axis formed by the mast. This has the consequence that it is particularly difficult to return the sail in the opening obtained following a separation of the free ends of the lateral flanks. This opening, obtained by inversion of the concavity, has a too small dimension that does not allow to easily return the sail in the storage device.
Par ailleurs, puisque l'ouverture entre les extrémités libres des arceaux est obtenue par inversion de la concavité des arceaux, une force de traction considérable doit être exercée pour déformer le matériau formant les lamelles, ce qui contribue à une usure rapide des moyens de commande. En outre, afin de pouvoir exercer une force de traction suffisante, une énergie importante est nécessaire, que l'ouverture soit actionnée manuellement ou par l'intermédiaire d'un moteur ou de tout autre moyen d'actionnement.Moreover, since the opening between the free ends of the arches is obtained by inverting the concavity of the arches, a considerable traction force must be exerted to deform the material forming the slats, which contributes to rapid wear of the control means . In addition, in order to be able to exert a sufficient traction force, a large energy is necessary, whether the opening is actuated manually or by means of a motor or any other actuating means.
Une autre problématique est liée à la présence des lazy-jacks prévus pour commander l'ouverture et la fermeture d'un tel dispositif de rangement. En effet, ces lazy-jacks, reliés respectivement aux extrémités de chacun des flancs latéraux, passent ensuite dans des systèmes de poulies fixés en hauteur et essentiellement au niveau du mât de l'embarcation. Par conséquent, lorsque la voile est déployée ou affalée, elle est située entre ces lazy-jacks, lesquels, sous des conditions de navigation et plus particulièrement en présence de vent, peuvent entraver le mouvement de montée ou de descente de la voile. En effet, comme mentionné ci-dessus, en condition de navigation, la voile peut présenter des mouvements aléatoires et des ondulations, lesquelles font en sorte que la voile peut s'emmêler ou du moins entrer en contact avec les lazy-jacks. Il n'est d'ailleurs pas rare que des coincements des lattes de la voile soient observés au niveau des lazy-jacks. Il en résulte des difficultés à hisser ou à affaler la voile qui est freinée dans son mouvement par la présence des lazy-jacks se trouvant dans sa trajectoire de montée ou de descente. De plus, des frottements de la voile contre les lazy-jacks peuvent endommager cette dernière.Another problem is related to the presence of lazy-jacks provided to control the opening and closing of such a device storage. Indeed, these lazy-jacks, respectively connected to the ends of each of the lateral flanks, then pass into pulley systems fixed in height and essentially at the mast of the boat. Therefore, when the sail is deployed or sloped, it is located between these lazy-jacks, which, under navigation conditions and more particularly in the presence of wind, can hinder the upward movement or descent of the sail. Indeed, as mentioned above, in sailing conditions, the sail may have random movements and undulations, which cause the sail to become entangled or at least come into contact with the lazy jacks. It is also not uncommon for jams slats of the sail are observed at the lazy-jacks. This results in difficulties in hoisting or lowering the sail which is slowed in its movement by the presence of lazy-jacks in its path of ascent or descent. In addition, friction of the sail against lazy-jacks can damage it.
L'invention a pour but de pallier ces inconvénients de l'état de la technique en procurant un dispositif de rangement d'une voile qui, même en condition de navigation et lors de la présence de vents forts, permet de hisser ou d'affaler la voile avec moins d'entraves non seulement au niveau des flancs latéraux du dispositif de rangement relié à la bôme mais aussi au niveau des lazy-jacks.The invention aims to overcome these drawbacks of the state of the art by providing a device for storing a sail which, even in sailing conditions and during the presence of strong winds, can hoist or down the sail with less hindrance not only at the side walls of the storage device connected to the boom but also at the level of lazy-jacks.
Pour résoudre ces problèmes, il est prévu suivant l'invention, une embarcation caractérisée en ce que lesdites premières extrémités de chaque flanc latéral dudit dispositif de rangement sont chaque fois reliées à un côté latéral respectif de ladite bôme par l'intermédiaire d'au moins un point d'articulation, en ce que chaque flanc latéral dudit dispositif de rangement présente une forme sensiblement concave et en ce qu'un angle qui s'étend à partir de ladite bôme vers chacune desdites deuxièmes extrémités dudit dispositif de rangement possède une valeur supérieure à 90°, de préférence une valeur supérieure ou égale à 120°, préférentiellement une valeur supérieure ou égale à 180° lorsque ledit dispositif de rangement est en position ouverte.To solve these problems, it is provided according to the invention, a boat characterized in that said first ends of each lateral side of said storage device are each connected to a respective lateral side of said boom via at least one a point of articulation, in that each lateral flank of said storage device has a substantially concave shape and that an angle extending from said boom towards each of said second ends of said storage device has a higher value at 90 °, preferably a value greater than or equal to 120 °, preferably a value greater than or equal to 180 ° when said storage device is in the open position.
Une telle embarcation où un point d'articulation assure chaque fois la liaison entre les premières extrémités de chaque flanc latéral dudit dispositif de rangement à un côté latéral respectif de la bôme et dans lequel un angle, s'étendant à partir de ladite bôme vers chacune desdites deuxièmes extrémités dudit dispositif de rangement, lorsqu'il est en position ouverte, possède une valeur supérieure à 90°, permet à la voile, même lorsqu'elle présente des mouvements aléatoires dus à la présence de vent, d'être hissée ou affalée sans entrave, en évitant des frottements entre la voile et les lazy-jacks puisqu'un tel angle dont la valeur est supérieure à 90° assure une large ouverture du dispositif de rangement.Such a boat where a hinge point ensures each time the connection between the first ends of each side flank of said storage device to a respective lateral side of the boom and wherein an angle extending from said boom to each said second ends of said storage device, when in the open position, has a value greater than 90 °, allows the sail, even when it has random movements due to the presence of wind, to be hoisted or slumped without hindrance, avoiding friction between the sail and lazy-jacks since such an angle whose value is greater than 90 ° ensures a wide opening of the storage device.
En effet, puisque les points d'articulation sont placés latéralement au niveau de la bôme, une ouverture du dispositif de rangement, c'est-à-dire un écartement des flancs latéraux l'un par rapport à l'autre peut être réalisée de telle sorte qu'une ouverture prédéterminée appropriée est toujours obtenue puisque les flancs latéraux, lors de l'ouverture du dispositif de rangement, ne butent pas contre la bôme grâce à un tel agencement des points d'articulation. Il est en effet possible, de par cette disposition des points d'articulation, de commander, par l'intermédiaire des lazy-jacks, une ouverture prédéterminée qui soit toujours appropriée, c'est-à-dire une ouverture plus large qu'une largeur de voile définie, même lorsque cette dernière présente des mouvements aléatoires. Par conséquent, lorsque la voile de l'embarcation est hissée ou affalée, elle ne rencontre pas d'obstacles au niveau du dispositif de rangement en ce qui concerne les flancs latéraux, puisque ces derniers peuvent être suffisant écartés par rapport à l'axe central formé par la bôme.Indeed, since the hinge points are placed laterally at the level of the boom, an opening of the storage device, that is to say a spacing of the side flanks relative to each other can be achieved from such that a suitable predetermined opening is always obtained since the lateral flanks, when opening the storage device, do not abut against the boom by such an arrangement of the hinge points. It is indeed possible, by this arrangement of the articulation points, to control, via lazy-jacks, a predetermined opening which is always appropriate, that is to say an opening wider than one. sail width defined, even when the latter has random movements. Therefore, when the sail of the boat is hoisted or lowered, it does not encounter obstacles in the storage device with respect to the lateral flanks, since the latter can be sufficiently spaced apart with respect to the central axis formed by the boom.
En outre, selon l'invention, puisqu'un angle s'étendant à partir de la bôme vers chacune des deuxièmes extrémités possède une valeur supérieure à 90° quand le dispositif de rangement de la voile de l'embarcation présente une position ouverte, les lazy-jacks sont maintenus à une distance prédéterminée de l'axe défini par le mât de l'embarcation. Cette distance prédéterminée permet d'éviter que le mouvement de la voile, lors de son hissage ou lors de son affalement, ne soit entravé par la présence de lazy-jacks, ceci même en présence de vent et donc lorsque la voile présente des mouvements aléatoires. En effet, dès lors qu'un tel angle supérieur à 90° est obtenu suivant l'invention, chacune des deuxièmes extrémités des flancs latéraux du dispositif de rangement de la voile de l'embarcation maintient les lazy-jacks à une distance prédéterminée de l'axe formé par le mât, cette distance prédéterminée étant au moins sensiblement supérieure à la largeur que peut présenter la voile en condition de navigation, c'est-à-dire lorsqu'elle est soumise à des vents présentant une vitesse de l'ordre de 1 à 10 Beaufort et qu'elle présente, par conséquent, des mouvements aléatoires.In addition, according to the invention, since an angle extending from the boom to each of the second ends has a greater than 90 ° when the device for storing the sail of the boat has an open position, lazy-jacks are maintained at a predetermined distance from the axis defined by the mast of the boat. This predetermined distance makes it possible to prevent the movement of the sail when it is hoisted or when it is being leveled off by the presence of lazy jacks, even in the presence of wind, and therefore when the sail has random movements. . Indeed, since such an angle greater than 90 ° is obtained according to the invention, each of the second ends of the lateral flanks of the device for storing the sail of the boat holds the lazy-jacks at a predetermined distance from the axis formed by the mast, this predetermined distance being at least substantially greater than the width that can present the sail in navigation condition, that is to say when subjected to winds with a speed of the order from 1 to 10 Beaufort and therefore has random movements.
Par ailleurs, puisque chaque flanc latéral dudit dispositif de rangement présente une forme sensiblement concave, lorsque le dispositif de rangement de l'embarcation est en position ouverte, l'ouverture obtenue forme une cuve, c'est-à-dire un réceptacle, qui permet de guider la voile lors de son affalement et d'en faciliter le rangement dans le dispositif de rangement. En effet, de par la forme concave des flancs latéraux, ces derniers délimitent un réceptacle et agissent comme des éléments de guidage et de maintien permettant à la voile, même en présence de vent, de s'insérer et d'être maintenue de façon adéquate dans le dispositif de rangement sans en sortir de façon intempestive sous l'effet du vent.Moreover, since each side flank of said storage device has a substantially concave shape, when the storage device of the boat is in the open position, the resulting opening forms a vessel, that is to say a receptacle, which allows to guide the sail during its affalement and to facilitate storage in the storage device. Indeed, due to the concave shape of the lateral flanks, the latter delimit a receptacle and act as guiding and holding elements allowing the sail, even in the presence of wind, to be inserted and to be adequately maintained. in the storage device without exiting inadvertently under the effect of wind.
De préférence, suivant l'invention, lesdits premier et deuxième flancs latéraux dudit dispositif de rangement définissent chacun une coque rigide. Une telle coque permet, lorsque le dispositif de rangement est en position fermée, d'isoler la voile dans une enceinte de rangement totalement rigide, par exemple réalisée en un polymère comme du polyéthylène, du polypropylène ou du polychlorure de vinyle. La coque peut aussi être formée au départ d'aluminium, d'acier, de bois ou d'un matériau composite. De tels matériaux présente l'avantage d'être durables de par leur résistance aux intempéries, au caractère salin de l'eau de mer et aux ultra-violets, ce qui permet d'assurer un stockage prolongé de la voile, par exemple lors de l'hivernage.Preferably, according to the invention, said first and second lateral sides of said storage device each define a rigid shell. Such a shell makes it possible, when the storage device is in the closed position, to isolate the sail in a completely rigid storage chamber, for example made of a polymer such as polyethylene, polypropylene or polyvinyl chloride. The shell can also be formed from aluminum, steel, wood or a composite material. Such materials have the advantage of being durable in their resistance to the weather, salinity of seawater and ultra-violet, which allows to ensure a prolonged storage of the sail, for example during wintering.
Alternativement, suivant l'invention, lesdits premiers et deuxième flancs latéraux dudit dispositif de rangement sont chacun formés par une série d'arceaux rigides espacés l'un par rapport à l'autre selon une distance prédéterminée, une toile de recouvrement étant fixée aux arceaux de telle façon à couvrir un espace délimité par lesdits arceaux. Selon ce mode de réalisation, les arceaux forment une sorte de squelette rigide sur lequel peut être placée une toile, par exemple une toile en tissu imperméabilisée ou non, une toile en une matière plastique ou encore une bâche. Ce mode de réalisation permet de changer et de remplacer facilement la toile de recouvrement lorsque cette dernière est usée.Alternatively, according to the invention, said first and second lateral flanks of said storage device are each formed by a series of rigid arches spaced relative to each other by a predetermined distance, a cover fabric being fixed to the arches in such a way as to cover a space delimited by said arches. According to this embodiment, the arches form a kind of rigid skeleton on which can be placed a fabric, for example a fabric fabric waterproofed or not, a canvas made of a plastic material or a tarpaulin. This embodiment makes it easy to change and replace the cover fabric when it is worn.
Qu'il s'agisse de coques rigides ou d'une série d'arceaux formant un squelette, la rigidité de ces structures permet d'éviter que le dispositif de rangement applique une force à la voile lorsque ce dernier est en position fermée. Ceci est avantageux dès lors qu'une pression appliquée sur la voile forme des plis dans cette dernière et favorise la stagnation d'eau et la présence d'humidité entre des couches de voile rangées et superposées.Whether rigid shells or a series of arches forming a skeleton, the rigidity of these structures prevents the storage device applies a force to the sail when the latter is in the closed position. This is advantageous when a pressure applied to the sail forms folds in the latter and promotes stagnation of water and the presence of moisture between layers of sail arranged and superimposed.
Préférentiellement, selon la présente invention, lesdits moyens de commande comprennent des lazy-jacks ou des cordages coopérant avec un système de poulie situé au niveau du mât de ladite embarcation. De tels systèmes de commande sont couramment utilisés sur les embarcations afin de hisser ou d'affaler la voile au niveau de la bôme. Il est donc particulièrement avantageux de pouvoir utiliser ces systèmes de commande classiques pour commander un dispositif de rangement suivant l'invention, ce qui permet d'éviter d'avoir à mettre en place des moyens de commande spécifiques et nécessitant des adaptations conséquentes de l'embarcation.Preferably, according to the present invention, said control means comprise lazy-jacks or ropes cooperating with a pulley system located at the mast of said boat. Such control systems are commonly used on boats to hoist or lower the sail at the boom. It is therefore particularly advantageous to be able to use these conventional control systems to control a storage device according to the invention, which makes it possible to avoid having to implement place specific control means and requiring substantial adaptations of the boat.
Avantageusement, selon la présente invention, lesdits moyens de commande comprennent des cordages ou des filins coopérant avec un système de poulie situé à l'intérieur dudit dispositif de rangement. Dans ce cas, une poulie est fixée à une première extrémité d'un bras dont une deuxième extrémité est reliée à ladite bôme, un angle supérieur à 90° étant défini entre ledit bras et un axe défini par ladite bôme. Eventuellement, au moins une poulie additionnelle est ajoutée à un tel moyen de commande au niveau du point d'articulation, par exemple sous le point d'articulation. Un tel moyen de commande est une alternative à la présence de lazy-jacks pour commander ledit dispositif de rangement, ce qui permet d'éviter toute entrave que constitueraient les lazy-jacks. En outre, puisque l'angle entre ledit bras supportant ladite poulie et l'axe défini par ladite bôme est supérieur à 90°, la présence dudit bras n'entrave pas le mouvement de la voile lors de son affalement ou de son hissage.Advantageously, according to the present invention, said control means comprise ropes or ropes cooperating with a pulley system located inside said storage device. In this case, a pulley is attached to a first end of an arm whose second end is connected to said boom, an angle greater than 90 ° being defined between said arm and an axis defined by said boom. Optionally, at least one additional pulley is added to such a control means at the point of articulation, for example under the point of articulation. Such a control means is an alternative to the presence of lazy-jacks to control said storage device, which avoids any hindrance that would constitute lazy-jacks. In addition, since the angle between said arm supporting said pulley and the axis defined by said boom is greater than 90 °, the presence of said arm does not hinder the movement of the sail during its slendering or hoisting.
Avantageusement, selon l'invention, ledit au moins un point d'articulation est choisi dans le groupe constitué des pivots, des charnières à boitier, des charnières piano, des charnières d'abattant, des paumelles, et de sangles ou de cordage par exemple sous forme d'anneaux reliés à la bôme. De tels points d'articulation permettent de façon simple d'implémenter une articulation et un mouvement desdits flancs latéraux dudit dispositif de rangement par rapport à ladite bôme. Suivant l'invention, ledit au moins un point d'articulation, par exemple de type charnière piano, peut s'étendre tout le long de la première extrémité de chaque flanc latéral du dispositif de rangement pour relier ledit dispositif de rangement à la bôme. Il est également envisagé, selon l'invention, que plusieurs points d'articulation, espacés l'un par rapport à l'autre, relient ledit dispositif de rangement à la bôme. Les points d'articulation peuvent être formés par exemple en aluminium, en acier, en plastique ou encore en un matériau composite.Advantageously, according to the invention, said at least one pivot point is chosen from the group consisting of pivots, box hinges, piano hinges, flap hinges, hinges, and straps or ropes, for example in the form of rings connected to the boom. Such hinge points make it easy to implement articulation and movement of said lateral flanks of said storage device relative to said boom. According to the invention, said at least one hinge point, for example of the piano hinge type, can extend all along the first end of each lateral side of the storage device to connect said storage device to the boom. It is also envisaged, according to the invention, that several points of articulation, spaced relative to each other, connect said storage device to the boom. The hinge points can be formed for example of aluminum, steel, plastic or a composite material.
De préférence, suivant l'invention, lesdits flancs latéraux dudit dispositif de rangement présentent une forme effilée en direction d'une extrémité de la bôme opposée à une extrémité de la bôme reliée au mât de ladite embarcation. De cette façon, la prise au vent du dispositif de rangement, en condition de navigation, est nettement réduite.Preferably, according to the invention, said lateral flanks of said storage device have a tapered shape towards one end of the boom opposite to one end of the boom connected to the mast of said boat. In this way, the wind resistance of the storage device, in navigation condition, is significantly reduced.
Suivant l'invention, il est également prévu, afin de minimiser la prise au vent du dispositif de rangement, que des flux d'air puissent passer au travers de la forme sensiblement cylindrique que présente le dispositif de rangement en position fermée. A cette fin, les deux bases de la forme sensiblement cylindrique sont au moins partiellement ouvertes pour ne pas former un obstacle à la circulation du vent. Ces ouvertures au niveau des bases du dispositif de rangement de forme sensiblement cylindrique permettent également d'assurer une ventilation de la voile lorsqu'elle est rangée dans le dispositif de rangement. Ceci permet d'éviter la stagnation d'eau au niveau de la voile dont la protection et la conservation est ainsi améliorée.According to the invention, it is also provided, in order to minimize windage of the storage device, that air flows can pass through the substantially cylindrical shape that the storage device has in the closed position. For this purpose, the two bases of substantially cylindrical shape are at least partially open so as not to form an obstacle to the flow of wind. These openings at the bases of the storage device substantially cylindrical shape also provide ventilation of the sail when stored in the storage device. This makes it possible to avoid water stagnation at the level of the sail, the protection and preservation of which is thus improved.
Avantageusement, selon la présente l'invention, lesdites deuxièmes extrémités de chaque flanc latéral dudit dispositif de rangement comprennent chacune un bourrelet, lesdits bourrelets étant agencés pour se chevaucher l'un l'autre lorsque ledit dispositif de rangement est en position fermée. Une telle superposition des bourrelets assure non seulement un maintien du dispositif de rangement en position fermée mais aussi une étanchéité de la zone de jonction entre les deux flancs latéraux du dispositif de rangement en position fermée. Par conséquent, la voile est protégée des intempéries (pluies, sel marin, ...) et des rayonnements du soleil (ultra-violets), ce qui en assure une meilleure protection et une meilleure durabilité. En outre, la présence de ces bourrelets, qui peuvent être présents tout le long des deuxièmes extrémités des flancs latéraux ou uniquement présents en des points espacés l'un de l'autre au niveau des deuxièmes extrémités des flancs latéraux, permet de se dispenser d'une étape manuelle supplémentaire de fermeture du dispositif de rangement à sa partie supérieure. Une telle fermeture étant difficile à réaliser puisqu'elle doit être effectuée en hauteur tout le long de la bôme.Advantageously, according to the present invention, said second ends of each lateral flank of said storage device each comprise a bead, said beads being arranged to overlap each other when said storage device is in the closed position. Such a superposition of the beads ensures not only a maintenance of the storage device in the closed position but also a seal of the junction zone between the two lateral sides of the storage device in the closed position. As a result, the sail is protected from the elements (rain, sea salt, etc.) and sun rays (ultra-violet), which ensures better protection and durability. In addition, the presence of these beads, which may be present all along the second ends of the lateral flanks or only present at spaced apart points at the second ends of the side flanks, allows to dispense with an additional manual step of closing the storage device to its upper part. Such a closure being difficult to achieve since it must be performed in height all along the boom.
De préférence, suivant l'invention, lesdites deuxièmes extrémités de chaque flanc latéral dudit dispositif de rangement comprennent des éléments de jonction agencés pour assurer un maintien de chaque flanc latéral l'un par rapport à l'autre.Preferably, according to the invention, said second ends of each lateral flank of said storage device comprise connecting elements arranged to ensure a maintenance of each lateral flank with respect to each other.
De façon avantageuse, selon l'invention, lesdits éléments de jonction sont choisis dans le groupe constitué des aimants, des systèmes d'emboitement mâle-femelle et des systèmes auto-agrippants de type Velcro® mais aussi des sangles ou des cordages. De tels éléments de jonction permettent un maintien de chaque flanc latéral dudit dispositif de rangement l'un par rapport à l'autre, ce qui, tout comme les bourrelets décrits ci-dessus, assure une protection de la voile, tant des intempéries (pluies, sel marin, ...) que des rayonnement du soleil.Advantageously, according to the invention, said connecting elements are chosen from the group consisting of magnets, male-female interlocking systems and self-gripping Velcro® type systems, but also straps or ropes. Such connecting elements allow a maintenance of each lateral side of said storage device relative to each other, which, like the beads described above, provides protection of the sail, both weather (rain , sea salt, ...) as radiation from the sun.
Par exemple, les bourrelets et les éléments de jonctions peuvent se présenter sous la forme de profilés clipsés, rivetés, collés ou vissés au niveau des deuxièmes extrémités des flancs latéraux ou peuvent faire partie intégrante des flancs latéraux, par exemple lorsqu'ils sont formés en même temps que les coques rigides lors d'un moulage réalisé pour former chacun des flancs latéraux.For example, the beads and the junction elements may be in the form of clipped, riveted, glued or screwed profiles at the second ends of the lateral flanks or may form an integral part of the lateral flanks, for example when formed in same time as the rigid shells during a molding made to form each of the lateral flanks.
De préférence, selon l'invention, lesdits flancs latéraux dudit dispositif de rangement comprennent chacun des zones d'accrochage desdits éléments de commande, par exemple des oeillet ou des crochets. Ces zones d'accrochage permettent par exemple à des lazy-jacks de se fixer aux flancs latéraux dont ils devront commander l'ouverture et la fermeture.Preferably, according to the invention, said lateral flanks of said storage device each comprise attachment zones of said control elements, for example eyelets or hooks. These attachment zones allow for example lazy-jacks to attach to the side flanks which they must control the opening and closing.
D'autres formes de réalisation d'une embarcation suivant l'invention sont indiquées dans les revendications annexées.Other embodiments of a boat according to the invention are indicated in the appended claims.
La présente invention porte également sur un dispositif de rangement d'une voile à monter sur la bôme d'une embarcation, ledit dispositif de rangement comprenant une structure rigide présentant un premier flanc latéral et un deuxième flanc latéral présentant chacun une première extrémité et une deuxième extrémité opposées l'une à l'autre, chaque flanc latéral étant au moins partiellement relié à ladite bôme par sa première extrémité, ledit dispositif de rangement étant agencé pour présenter une première position ouverte selon laquelle ladite voile peut être hissée ou affalée et une deuxième position fermée selon laquelle ladite voile peut être rangée à l'intérieur dudit dispositif de rangement, ledit dispositif de rangement comprenant en outre des moyens de commande agencés pour permettre un passage de ladite position ouverte à ladite position fermée et inversement, ledit dispositif de rangement étant caractérisé en ce que lesdites premières extrémités de chaque flanc latéral sont chaque fois reliées à un côté latéral respectif de ladite bôme par l'intermédiaire d'au moins un point d'articulation, en ce que chaque flanc latéral dudit dispositif de rangement présente une forme sensiblement concave et en ce qu'un angle qui s'étend à partir de ladite bôme vers chacune desdites deuxièmes extrémités dudit dispositif de rangement possède une valeur supérieure à 90°, de préférence une valeur supérieure ou égale à 120°, préférentiellement une valeur supérieure ou égale à 180° lorsque ledit dispositif de rangement est en position ouverte.The present invention also relates to a storage device for a sail to be mounted on the boom of a boat, said storage device comprising a rigid structure having a first lateral flank and a second lateral flank each having a first end and a second end opposite to each other, each lateral flank being at least partially connected to said boom by its first end, said storage device being arranged to present a first open position according to which said sail can be hoisted or lowered and a second closed position in which said sail can be stored inside said storage device, said storage device further comprising control means arranged to allow a passage from said open position to said closed position and vice versa, said storage device being characterized in that said first ends of each lateral flank are each connected to a respective lateral side of said boom via at least one point d articulation, in that each lateral flank said storage device has a substantially concave shape and that an angle extending from said boom towards each of said second ends of said storage device has a value greater than 90 °, preferably a value greater than or equal to 120 °, preferably a value greater than or equal to 180 ° when said storage device is in the open position.
Comme mentionné plus haut, un tel dispositif où un point d'articulation assure chaque fois la liaison entre les premières extrémités de chaque flanc latéral à un côté latéral respectif de la bôme et dans lequel un angle, s'étendant à partir de ladite bôme vers chacune desdites deuxièmes extrémités possède une valeur supérieure à 90° lorsque le dispositif est en position ouverte, permet à la voile, même lorsqu'elle présente des mouvements aléatoires dus à la présence de vents forts, d'être hissée ou affalée sans entrave, en évitant tout frottement entre la voile et les lazy-jacks puisqu'un tel angle dont la valeur est supérieure à 90° assure une large ouverture du dispositif de rangement.As mentioned above, such a device where a hinge point ensures each time the connection between the first ends of each lateral flank to a respective lateral side of the boom and in which an angle extending from said boom towards each of said second ends has a value greater than 90 ° when the device is in the open position, allows the sail, even when it has random movements due to the presence of strong winds, to be hoisted or lowered without hindrance, in avoiding any friction between the sail and lazy-jacks since such an angle whose value is greater than 90 ° ensures a wide opening of the storage device.
En effet, puisque les points d'articulation sont placés latéralement au niveau de la bôme, une ouverture du dispositif de rangement, c'est-à-dire un écartement des flancs latéraux l'un par rapport à l'autre peut être réalisée de telle sorte qu'une ouverture prédéterminée appropriée est toujours obtenue puisque les flancs latéraux, lors de l'ouverture du dispositif de rangement, ne butent pas contre la bôme grâce à un tel agencement des points d'articulation. Il est en effet possible, de part cette disposition des points d'articulation, de commander, par l'intermédiaire des lazy-jacks, une ouverture prédéterminée qui soit toujours appropriée, c'est-à-dire une ouverture plus large qu'une largeur de voile définie lorsque cette dernière présente des mouvements aléatoires. Par conséquent, lorsque la voile de l'embarcation est hissée ou affalée, elle ne rencontre pas d'obstacles au niveau du dispositif de rangement en ce qui concerne les flancs latéraux puisque ces derniers peuvent être suffisant écartés par rapport à l'axe central formé par la bôme.Indeed, since the articulation points are placed laterally at the level of the boom, an opening of the device of storage, that is to say a spacing of the lateral flanks relative to each other can be carried out so that a suitable predetermined opening is always obtained since the lateral flanks, when opening the device storage, do not stumble against the boom with such an arrangement of the hinge points. It is indeed possible, by virtue of this arrangement of articulation points, to control, via the lazy jacks, a predetermined opening which is always appropriate, that is to say an opening wider than one. sail width defined when the latter has random movements. Therefore, when the sail of the boat is hoisted or lowered, it does not encounter obstacles in the storage device with respect to the lateral flanks since they can be sufficiently spaced apart with respect to the central axis formed by the boom.
En outre, selon l'invention, puisqu'un angle s'étendant à partir de la bôme vers chacune des deuxièmes extrémités possède une valeur supérieure à 90° quand le dispositif de rangement présente une position ouverte, les lazy-jacks sont maintenus à une distance prédéterminée de l'axe défini par le mât de l'embarcation, cette distance prédéterminée permettant d'éviter que le mouvement de la voile, lors de son hissage ou lors de son affalement, ne soit entraver par la présence de lazy-jacks, ceci même en présence de vent et donc lorsque la voile présente des mouvements aléatoires. En effet, dès lors qu'un tel angle supérieur à 90° est obtenu suivant l'invention, chacune des deuxièmes extrémités des flancs latéraux du dispositif de rangement de la voile de l'embarcation maintient les lazy-jacks à une distance prédéterminée de l'axe formé par le mât, cette distance prédéterminée étant au moins sensiblement supérieure à la largeur que peut présenter la voile en condition de navigation, c'est-à-dire lorsqu'elle présente, par conséquent, des mouvements aléatoires.In addition, according to the invention, since an angle extending from the boom to each of the second ends has a value greater than 90 ° when the storage device has an open position, the lazy-jacks are maintained at predetermined distance from the axis defined by the mast of the boat, this predetermined distance to prevent the movement of the sail, during its hoisting or during its affalement, to be hampered by the presence of lazy-jacks, this even in the presence of wind and therefore when the sail has random movements. Indeed, since such an angle greater than 90 ° is obtained according to the invention, each of the second ends of the lateral flanks of the device for storing the sail of the boat holds the lazy-jacks at a predetermined distance from the axis formed by the mast, this predetermined distance being at least substantially greater than the width that can present the sail in navigation condition, that is to say when it has, therefore, random movements.
Par ailleurs, puisque chaque flanc latéral dudit dispositif de rangement présente une forme sensiblement concave, lorsque le dispositif de rangement de l'embarcation est en position ouverte, l'ouverture obtenue forme une cuve, c'est-à-dire un réceptacle, qui permet de guider la voile lors de son affalement et d'en faciliter le rangement. En effet, de par la forme concave des flancs latéraux, ces derniers agissent comme des éléments de guidage et de maintien permettant à la voile, même en présence de vent, de s'insérer et d'être maintenue de façon adéquate dans le dispositif de rangement sans en sortir de façon intempestive sous l'effet du vent.Moreover, since each lateral flank of said storage device has a substantially concave shape, when the device storage of the boat is in the open position, the resulting opening forms a vessel, that is to say a receptacle, which guides the sail during its affalement and to facilitate storage. Indeed, due to the concave shape of the lateral flanks, the latter act as guiding and holding elements allowing the sail, even in the presence of wind, to fit and to be adequately maintained in the device. storage without coming out unexpectedly under the effect of wind.
D'autres formes de réalisation d'un dispositif de rangement d'une voile à monter sur la bôme d'une embarcation suivant l'invention sont indiquées dans les revendications annexées.Other embodiments of a device for storing a sail to be mounted on the boom of a boat according to the invention are indicated in the appended claims.
L'invention porte également sur une utilisation d'un dispositif de rangement une embarcation.The invention also relates to a use of a storage device a boat.
D'autres caractéristiques, détails et avantages de l'invention ressortiront de la description donnée ci-après, à titre non limitatif et en faisant référence aux dessins annexés.
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figure 1 est une vue schématique d'une embarcation selon l'invention. - Les
figures 2a à 2d sont des vues schématiques d'un dispositif de rangement d'une voile d'une embarcation suivant l'invention. - Les
figures 3a et 3b sont des vues schématiques en coupe d'un dispositif de rangement d'une voile d'une embarcation suivant l'invention. - La
figure 4 est une autre vue schématique d'un dispositif de rangement d'une voile d'une embarcation suivant l'invention vu de l'arrière de la bôme.
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figure 1 is a schematic view of a boat according to the invention. - The
Figures 2a to 2d are schematic views of a device for storing a sail of a boat according to the invention. - The
Figures 3a and 3b are schematic sectional views of a device for storing a sail of a boat according to the invention. - The
figure 4 is another schematic view of a device for storing a sail of a boat according to the invention seen from the rear of the boom.
Sur les figures, les éléments identiques ou analogues portent les mêmes références.In the figures, identical or similar elements bear the same references.
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Lorsque les lazy-jacks 9 sont libérés (relâchés), ils permettent à chaque flanc latéral 6a, 6b de s'écarter de l'axe défini par la bôme 2 (comme illustré aux
Lorsqu'une force de traction est exercée sur les lazy-jacks 9, ces derniers entrainent les flancs latéraux 6a, 6b en direction de l'axe défini par la bôme 2 de telle façon à faire passer le dispositif de rangement 5 depuis une position ouverte jusqu'à une position fermée selon laquelle les deuxièmes extrémités 7b de chaque flanc latéral 6a, 6b sont rapprochées et mises en contact.When a traction force is exerted on the lazy-
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Lorsque les filins 11, 11' sont relâchés, ils permettent à chaque flanc latéral 6a, 6b de s'écarter de l'axe défini par la bôme 2. Puisque chaque flanc latéral 6a, 6b est relié par l'intermédiaire de points d'articulation 8a, 8b à un côté latéral respectif de la bôme 2, un angle α (voir aux
Lorsqu'une force de traction est exercée sur les filins 11, 11', ces derniers, en coopérant avec la poulie 13, 13' entrainent les flancs latéraux 6a, 6b en direction de l'axe défini par la bôme 2 de telle façon à faire passer le dispositif de rangement 5 depuis une position ouverte jusqu'à une position fermée selon laquelle les deuxièmes extrémités 7b de chaque flanc latéral 6a, 6b sont rapprochées et mises en contact.When a pulling force is exerted on the
Il est bien entendu que la présente invention n'est en aucune façon limitée aux formes de réalisations décrites ci-dessus et que bien des modifications peuvent y être apportées sans sortir du cadre des revendications annexées.It is understood that the present invention is in no way limited to the embodiments described above and that many modifications can be made without departing from the scope of the appended claims.
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