EP3759016A1 - Bar for controlling a kite - Google Patents
Bar for controlling a kiteInfo
- Publication number
- EP3759016A1 EP3759016A1 EP19709002.0A EP19709002A EP3759016A1 EP 3759016 A1 EP3759016 A1 EP 3759016A1 EP 19709002 A EP19709002 A EP 19709002A EP 3759016 A1 EP3759016 A1 EP 3759016A1
- Authority
- EP
- European Patent Office
- Prior art keywords
- bar
- kite
- battery
- bar according
- electric motor
- Prior art date
- Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.)
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Classifications
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B63—SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS; RELATED EQUIPMENT
- B63H—MARINE PROPULSION OR STEERING
- B63H8/00—Sail or rigging arrangements specially adapted for water sports boards, e.g. for windsurfing or kitesurfing
- B63H8/10—Kite-sails; Kite-wings; Control thereof; Safety means therefor
- B63H8/16—Control arrangements, e.g. control bars or control lines
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B63—SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS; RELATED EQUIPMENT
- B63H—MARINE PROPULSION OR STEERING
- B63H8/00—Sail or rigging arrangements specially adapted for water sports boards, e.g. for windsurfing or kitesurfing
- B63H8/10—Kite-sails; Kite-wings; Control thereof; Safety means therefor
- B63H8/18—Arrangements for connecting the user to a kite-sail; Kite-safety means, e.g. chicken loops, safety leashes or quick release mechanisms
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
- B65H—HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL, e.g. SHEETS, WEBS, CABLES
- B65H2701/00—Handled material; Storage means
- B65H2701/30—Handled filamentary material
- B65H2701/35—Ropes, lines
- B65H2701/356—Kitelines
Definitions
- the invention relates to a bar for controlling a kite according to the preamble of patent claim 1.
- Such a bar is described for example in the document WO 2011/014904 A1.
- This generic bar can be designed as a 4-line or 5-line.
- the two front lines of a kite converge in a V-shape and are led through a passage of the bar to a chicken loop.
- the two control lines of the kite are attached to the end sections of the bar.
- the two control lines are adjusted for trimming. This is done in the prior art via a winch / winch, where both control lines are merged, so that by pressing the winch both control lines synchronously shortened or lengthened to make the kite more or less to the wind.
- the operation of the winch via a arranged at one end portion of the bar, rotary handle which is in operative connection with the winch.
- the winch has a detent mechanism that prevents the steering lines from unwinding due to the pull applied by the kite.
- a push button (push button) is provided, which is mounted approximately centrally on the rotary handle and a gradual release / lengthen the
- Control lines allows. This bar is offered by the applicant under the trademark "click-Bar ®” so that for further details on description of this bar can be referenced.
- the invention has the object to further increase the ease of use of the bar. This object is achieved by a bar with the combination of features of claim 1.
- the bar is designed with two front lines, which are preferably guided through the bar and with two control lines, each connected to one end section of the bar, whose length can be adjusted by a winch for trimming the kite.
- this winch is adjustable by motor. By this motor adjustment of the trim can be compared to the dog adjustment even further simplified.
- the adjustment by means of an electric motor, which is powered by a battery with energy.
- Both the engine and the battery can be kept in or at the bar, taking care to keep the bar balanced.
- the use of the bar is particularly easy if it is designed with a charging port for connecting to a charging station.
- Such a charging station may for example be accessories of the bar, so that a contactless or wired charging is possible.
- the bar is designed with a radio module over which the winch is adjustable by radio or the like.
- Execution is particularly interesting for a training, since the kite teacher can then take over the trim of the kite, so that the student is not overwhelmed.
- the bar is designed with an electrical display for displaying essential operating parameters, for example the length of the line and of trim and functional parameters.
- the bar can also be adjusted by means of an emergency operation, in addition a rotary handle or a button
- the bar can be adjusted to a basic position, which preferably corresponds to the position with the thinnest trim.
- FIGURE shows a highly schematic view of a bar according to the invention 1.
- the bar 1 has at its two end portions respectively floaters 2, 4, each enveloping a control line 6, 8 and ensure that the bar does not set when it is released by the kiter.
- the two control lines 6, 8 are each guided to an end portion of the bar and enter there in
- this winch (also called trim means) has one
- control lines 6, 8 can also be designed continuously, so that a central portion is connected to the drum.
- an electric motor 12 is provided in the bar according to the invention, which is either integrated in the housing of the bar end or attached to this.
- This electric motor drives the winch or its drum directly or via a transmission in order to wind or unwind the control lines 6, 8. to
- Actuation of the electric motor 12 may be a push button or slider 14 may be provided, which is adjusted for example to extend upward in the direction of the kite and for shortening down in the direction of the Kiter, so that the direction of rotation of the winds is determined accordingly.
- This button 14 is in an area of the bar 1 which is easily accessible by the kiter during kiting in order to be able to react quickly to wind changes.
- the battery 16 'can also be arranged at a different location of the hollow section 10.
- two batteries for weight distribution can be exchangeably received and / or be charged via a charging connection 18, for example by means of a USB connection or a contactless charging station 20.
- This charging station can in turn be provided with a large battery, so that a network-independent charging is possible.
- the bar 1 according to the invention is carried out with an emergency operation, this can for example consist in that in known manner a winch handle is provided, the at a Failure of the power supply continues to allow the trimming of the kite.
- a mechanical button can be provided, via which the winch is mechanically unlocked, so that the two control lines 6, 8 are extended and
- kite its flattest trim position, with which the kiter can then drive back to recharge the battery.
- this is additionally carried out with a radio module 24, which makes it possible to receive the signal of a radio station, such as a remote control 26, so that, for example, a kite instructor has the ability to control the winch / trimmer from the beach to to trim the kite in an optimal way for each student.
- a radio station such as a remote control 26
- the bar shown in the figure also has two front lines 28, 30, which are brought together to form a depower line 32. This extends through a
- a stopper 38 is adjustably guided, which limits the path of the bar 1 when released.
- a display 40 is provided on the hollow section 10 and the bar 1, on the essential functional parameters, such as the length of the line, the state of charge of the battery or even - with suitable sensors - information about the driving speed, the course and / or the altitude (at a jump) are readable.
- the power supply of this display is also via the or the battery 16.
- a conventional mechanical display can also be used in a manner known per se in order to display the current line length.
- the state of charge of the battery can also be displayed via diodes or the like.
- This bar is with a
- Trimming device for the control lines (backline trim device) running, which is adjustable by motor, preferably electric motor.
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Abstract
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Applications Claiming Priority (2)
Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
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DE102018104743.6A DE102018104743A1 (en) | 2018-03-01 | 2018-03-01 | bar |
PCT/EP2019/055042 WO2019166577A1 (en) | 2018-03-01 | 2019-02-28 | Bar for controlling a kite |
Publications (2)
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EP3759016A1 true EP3759016A1 (en) | 2021-01-06 |
EP3759016B1 EP3759016B1 (en) | 2024-05-15 |
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Country Status (5)
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US (1) | US11358693B2 (en) |
EP (1) | EP3759016B1 (en) |
CN (1) | CN111757833A (en) |
DE (1) | DE102018104743A1 (en) |
WO (1) | WO2019166577A1 (en) |
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US3202378A (en) * | 1963-03-08 | 1965-08-24 | Roger L Williamson | Motor driven reel for kites |
DE3136854C2 (en) * | 1981-09-16 | 1983-11-03 | Webasto-Werk W. Baier GmbH & Co, 8035 Gauting | Lifting roof |
DE19954473A1 (en) * | 1999-11-12 | 2001-05-17 | Gabor Kovacs | Steering handle for four-line kite canopy has housing containing axle, winder spools, splints, bearing block with bearings, deflectors and guide rollers |
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2018
- 2018-03-01 DE DE102018104743.6A patent/DE102018104743A1/en active Pending
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2019
- 2019-02-28 EP EP19709002.0A patent/EP3759016B1/en active Active
- 2019-02-28 US US16/971,454 patent/US11358693B2/en active Active
- 2019-02-28 WO PCT/EP2019/055042 patent/WO2019166577A1/en active Application Filing
- 2019-02-28 CN CN201980014702.6A patent/CN111757833A/en active Pending
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US20200398960A1 (en) | 2020-12-24 |
EP3759016B1 (en) | 2024-05-15 |
CN111757833A (en) | 2020-10-09 |
US11358693B2 (en) | 2022-06-14 |
WO2019166577A1 (en) | 2019-09-06 |
DE102018104743A1 (en) | 2019-09-05 |
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