ES1247542U - RECLINED WATER BIKE (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding) - Google Patents

Abstract

Reclining water bicycle, which is a pedaling water vehicle, characterized in that it comprises: a chassis (1) made up of tubular profiles that are assembled together, where the chassis (1) is removable; a propulsion mechanism (2) that is mounted and fixed to the chassis (1), and that includes pedals (21) and a chainring (22) bottom bracket, where the chainring (22) is in connection with a pinion (24) by by means of a belt (25), pinion (24) that is located at one end of a transmission shaft (26), where the transmission shaft (26) comprises at its other end a propeller (27) that remains submerged, and where the drive mechanism is actuated by a user (U) when he moves the pedals (21); at least one oar (3) that is mounted and fixed at a point of articulation (31) on each side of the chassis (1), where at the upper end of each oar there is a front handlebar (32) with which a user (U) moves the paddle and directs the movement of the bicycle; at least one saddle (4), which is mounted and fixed on chassis (1), which is a reclined seat; a plurality of hydrodynamic shaped floats which are mounted and fixed on the chassis (1), with at least one front float (5) at the front end of the chassis; at least one central float (6) under the saddle; and at least one rear float (7); and lateral stabilization floats (8) at both ends of the chassis, with hydrodynamic shape, and which are mounted and fixed to the chassis by a support (81). (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding)

Description

DESCRIPTION

RECLINED WATER BIKE

OBJECT OF THE INVENTION

The present invention defines a new typology of pedaling water vehicle that has the particularity of having a recumbent bicycle configuration, which allows the user to have a more comfortable pedaling position and maneuverability of the set, and which is configured in a modular and removable way that allows different accessories to be added to the set with which to achieve a basic configuration for walking or recreation, or a rescue or rescue configuration.

The field of application of the present invention is related to the sector of aquatic recreational and rescue vehicles, and specifically to pedal-operated vehicles such as bicycles or water scooters.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

Different types of pedal, recreational, amusement or rescue water vehicles are known. In this sense, those based on a structure that includes a floating casing and that can incorporate pedals are known, on the one hand, and on the other hand, those based on a structure, the structural and functional concept of a bicycle.

Among those of the first type, for example, what is disclosed in the documents is known:

ES0254278U where a boat with a floating base housing is described having a flat top surface with means a handlebar for a user to steer the scooter;

ES0128218U where a skate is described with a shape similar to that of a catamaran with two floating shells on its sides that supports a central seat with a pedaling mechanism; or

ES2119611 where a boat with a fixed floating hull is described that comprises on its upper part a means of actuation based on pedals and a propeller, which is based on having a watertight upper cabin where there can be a plurality of seats for several people ; and where when pedaling the boat moves.

This type of solutions has the technical advantage of having stable floating vehicles that allow the user to be comfortable in said structure; however, they present the problem that they are vehicles with a bulky structure, difficult to store and / or transport, and they are not very versatile solutions that do not allow the incorporation of additional elements in their structure since said structure is based on one or more floating housings that they do not admit modifications in their configuration.

Against these solutions, and as previously advanced, water bicycles are also known, which are vehicles based on a frame or chassis similar to that of a bicycle, and which have at least one means of transmission and buoyancy that allows practicing cycling in an aquatic environment. What is disclosed in the documents is known:

ES1239244U where a boat is described that has two side floats and between them there is a bicycle frame where the user sits;

ES1074953U where a float or lower casing is described that comprises at its upper part of a bicycle frame where the user sits; or

ES1074606U where a floating platform is described where a bicycle frame is fixed so that the front wheel is supported on said floating platform and the rear wheel comprises a float, this wheel being the actuating means of the whole.

These types of solutions, compared to rigid floating vehicles, allow us to have lighter, more easily transportable solutions that generally allow us to dismantle what the bicycle is with respect to the floating elements. However, these aquatic vehicles have two major drawbacks, the first is that they are not stable, and the second is that in an aquatic environment they are not comfortable for the user, and are only usable for recreation or sports activities. If a user wants to be comfortable, they will always try to use a solution such as those disclosed in vehicles based on a floating rigid shell.

Taking into account the known typologies of floating vehicles operated from pedals, it is understood that there are a series of technical problems consisting in having a vehicle that is light, removable and that its structure allows coupling different accessories to increase its functionalities; and you need a vehicle that have an ergonomic configuration that allows the user to operate the vehicle that includes a mechanism similar to that of a bicycle in a safe and secure way.

To solve these problems existing in the state of the art, the present invention describes a floating vehicle that is a recumbent water bike, based on a removable and lightweight chassis, which allows a user to easily assemble and disassemble it and can transport it and Store it comfortably, where this chassis houses inflatable floating elements and a pedaling mechanism with a position-adjustable saddle that resembles a recumbent bike setup, which, as it's known, is a very comfortable ergonomic setup for any type of user. This allows the center of gravity of the assembly when the user is mounted on the bicycle to be low and therefore more stable and, in addition, the chassis comprises stabilization means of the assembly that further ensure the stability of the vehicle, and thereby prevents the vehicle from tipping over and has better performance in the event of waves or adverse water conditions. Additionally, the chassis allows incorporating elements that allow the general configuration of the vehicle to be used not only in recreational activities, but also to be used by rescue services, which provides the advantage of being used for other purposes beyond recreational or sports.

Therefore, taking into account the above reasons, it is considered that the present invention differs from any type of pedaling water vehicle known in the state of the art and, in addition, provides advantages and solutions to the previously indicated problems.

DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

In the present invention a recumbent water bicycle is described, which is a floating pedaling vehicle by a user, comprising:

a chassis, made up of aluminum tubular profiles that provide lightness to the set and that replace the rigid hull of known boats, where the chassis comprises a base, a front projection and a backrest, and where these three elements, formed by said tubular profiles , are assembled together, thus allowing the chassis to be removable and versatile;

a propulsion mechanism that is assembled or anchored to the chassis at least two points, a system that includes pedals and a bottom bracket, supported on the chassis by a front support, preferably fixed in the front projection of the chassis, where the plate is in connection with a pinion by means of a belt, a pinion that is located at one end of a drive shaft, where the drive shaft comprises in its immersed end a propeller, and where the propulsion mechanism is a mechanism similar to that of a bicycle, that is, a user by means of the pedals moves the plate and this the transmission axis which allows the circular movement of the propeller; and where the transmission shaft is fixed on a central support, central support that is fixed to the chassis, preferably at a point at the base of the chassis, which means that the weight of the mechanism and the forces exerted on it can be distributed over various points of the chassis structure; and, as it has been advanced, where this propulsion mechanism is removable;

at least one oar fixed at an articulation point on each side of the chassis, articulation point that is preferably fixed at the base of the chassis, where at the upper end of each oar there is a front handlebar with which a user can lift or lower said paddle allowing to vary and direct the direction of the bicycle; and where these oars are removable;

at least one seat, which is fixed to both the base of the chassis and the back of the chassis, a seat that is reclined and therefore ergonomic so that the user can sit comfortably and have better access to the drive mechanism, where the seat it can have a telescopic fixation to be able to regulate the position; and where the saddle may have a protective foam cover at least 1.5 cm thick, and preferably between 1.5 and 2.5 cm; and where the saddle is removable;

a plurality of floats, distributed throughout the chassis, there being at least one at the front end of the chassis, preferably with a hydrodynamic shape to reduce the resistance to advancement of the vehicle; at least one other under the saddle, also keel-shaped to improve the vehicle's turning movements and with a hydrodynamic shape that also reduces resistance to advance; and at least one other rear float, where this float is preferably rotary with respect to a transverse axis and can serve as a wheel when the bicycle is removed, and where the shape of this float is also hydrodynamic to reduce resistance to advancement; and where the floats are inflatable and removable;

and where there can also be stabilization side floats at both ends of the chassis, fixed to the chassis by a support, where these side floats are hydrodynamic in shape, can be inflatable and are removable.

In one embodiment of the invention, the floats can have side grips so that a user in the water can hold on to them, which allows the vehicle to have a rescue element.

In a possible embodiment of the invention, the vehicle additionally comprises at least one retractable stabilization luff, preferably located on at least one of the sides of the vehicle, being able to be fixed on the supports of the lateral stabilization floats or on the sides of the base of the chassis, and that is operable and folding manually; and where the daggerboards are removable;

The invention may also comprise at least one lateral stirrup, which may have steps, a stirrup that is fixed or anchored to the base of the chassis, and which has the function of facilitating that a person who is in the water in an area where You can stand up and get on the vehicle, which is very useful not only when the bicycle is being used as a recreational vehicle, but it is very useful especially in rescue work; and where the stirrup is removable;

In a possible embodiment of the invention, the floats can have side handles so that a person who is in the water can hold onto them, which allows the vehicle to have an additional rescue element.

At the front of the vehicle, and preferably anchored or fixed in the front projection of the chassis, a marine flashlight can be used, with which in rescue work it can serve to warn a person who is in the water that the vehicle is approaching, and / or allowing the vehicle user to improve visibility conditions.

Additionally, some bags can be attached, which can be made of floating material, anchored to the sides of the base of the chassis, which allow the user of the vehicle, especially in rescue work, to have a waterproof storage compartment and / or transportation of any type of material; these bags being removable.

The invention may also comprise flotation elements not immersed or in contact with water, for example, flexible floats that are located around the backrest, and that may have fluorescent or striking elements, which is useful in rescue work; these floats being removable.

Taking into account the different elements of the reclining water bicycle object of the present invention, it can be indicated that this floating vehicle compared to other known ones has the advantages of being made up of elements that can be disassembled and assembled together, which makes this vehicle it is light and easy to transport and / or store; it is versatile and can be quickly configured for recreational or sports use, or for rescue use; it allows the user to adopt a reclined pedaling posture, that is, a more comfortable shape than the conventional upright ones that are required in water vehicles such as scooters, conventional water bicycles, or other types of vehicles such as canoes or kayaks; and the configuration allows the stability of the set against adverse sea conditions, such as waves or strong winds, for which elements such as retractable daggerboards are included in the structure, which may be common in sailing vessels, but which is not known use in water pedal vehicles.

It should be borne in mind that, throughout the description and claims, the term "comprises" and its variants are not intended to exclude other technical characteristics or additional elements.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES OF THE INVENTION

To complete the description that is being made and in order to help a better understanding of the characteristics of the invention, a set of drawings is accompanied as an integral part of the same, where the following has been represented by way of illustration and not limitation:

Figure 1 is a representation of a recumbent water bike viewed from the side.

Figure 2 is a representation of the bicycle of the previous figure from an aerial view.

Figure 3 is a representation of the bicycle of the previous figures from a front front view.

Figure 4 is a representation of the bicycle of the previous figures from a rear front view.

Figure 5 is a drawing showing that the base is made up of removable elements and that they can be assembled together, specifically it can be seen how the base is made up of a base, a front projection and a backrest.

Figure 6 is a drawing where the different elements are shown in more detail, which, being removable, make up a water bicycle as described in the present invention.

Figure 7 is a front front view according to the previous figure.

Figure 8 is a representation where a user is seen sitting and pedaling on a water bike as described in the present invention.

Figure 9 is a representation in side view of a recumbent water bicycle with different accessories and that allows it to be used in rescue work.

Figure 10 is a representation of a front view of a bicycle that includes elements that allow it to be used in rescue work, and where, for example, it can be seen that the water bicycle comprises a side step with steps.

Figure 11 is a representation of the bicycle of the previous figure from an aerial view.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF SOME MODES FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION

As can be seen in the previously defined figures, the present invention describes a recumbent water bicycle, which is a floating pedaling vehicle that can be used for different uses, such as recreation or rescue, and which comprises:

a chassis (1) made up of tubular profiles, where the chassis comprises a base (11), a front projection (12) and a backrest (13), and where these three elements, formed by said tubular profiles, are assembled together, therefore allowing the chassis (1) to be removable;

a propulsion mechanism (2) that is assembled or anchored to the chassis (1) in at least two points, a system that comprises pedals (21) and a bottom bracket plate (22), supported on the chassis by a front support (23), preferably fixed in the front projection (12) of the chassis, where the plate (22) is in connection with a pinion (24) by means of a belt (25), pinion (24) that is located at one end of a transmission (26), where the transmission shaft comprises at its submerged end a propeller (27), and where the propulsion mechanism is such that when a user (U) uses the pedals to move the plate and the transmission shaft is which allows the circular motion of the propeller; and where the transmission shaft (26) is fixed to the chassis on a central support (28), preferably at a point on the base (11) of the chassis; and where this drive mechanism (2) is mounted and fixed on the chassis and therefore, this mechanism is removable;

at least one oar (3) fixed at a point of articulation (31) on each side of the chassis, preferably at the base (11) of the chassis, where at the upper end of each oar there is a front handlebar (32) with the one that a user (U) can move the paddle and therefore can vary and direct the direction of the bicycle; and where these oars (3) are mounted and fixed on the chassis and therefore, these oars are removable;

at least one seat (4), which is fixed to both the base (11) of the chassis and the backrest (13) of the chassis, a seat that is reclined so that a user (U) can sit comfortably and have better access to the mechanism propulsion (2), where the saddle can have a telescopic fixation to regulate the position; and where the saddle can have a protective foam cover at least 1.5 cm thick; and where the saddle (4) is mounted and fixed on the chassis and therefore, the saddle is removable;

a plurality of floats, distributed throughout the chassis (1), with at least one front float (5) at the front end of the chassis; at least one central float (6) under the saddle; and at least one rear float (7), where this float is preferably rotatable with respect to a rear float transverse axis (7) fixed to the rear of the chassis (1) and that being rotary serves as a wheel; and where these floats are inflatable, and are mounted and fixed on the chassis and, therefore, these floats are removable;

and where there can also be stabilization side floats (8) at both ends of the chassis, fixed to the chassis by a support (81), where these side floats are hydrodynamic in shape and can be inflatable, and are mounted and fixed on the chassis and Therefore, these side floats are removable.

This allows, as can be seen in Fig. 8, to have a floating vehicle, where a user (U) sits and can pedal comfortably, also achieving great stability and having a removable and versatile set, which allows anchoring and fixing other additional elements to those previously indicated.

In this sense, and as for example can be seen in Fig. 9, the floats can have side handles (82), in this case it is observed in the side floats (8) so that a user who is in the water can hold on to them. Such as It can also be seen in this figure, the vehicle may comprise a retractable stabilization luff (9), which is manually operable and foldable; and where this luff (9) is removable when mounted and fixed either on the chassis (1) or on the lateral supports (81). Also in this same figure it can be seen that the water bicycle object of the present invention can have in the front projection of the chassis a lantern (10) for marine use; and it can have curved floats (14) that are located around the seat (4) and that can have fluorescent, reflective or striking elements, these curved floats (14) also being removable, and allowing the recumbent water bike of Fig .9 is optimal for rescue work.

Additionally, in Fig. 10 it can be seen that in a bicycle that can comprise the elements required for rescue, the bicycle can comprise at least one lateral step (15), which can have steps, a step that is mounted and fixed to the chassis , and that it has the function of facilitating that a person who is in the water in an area where he cannot stand can get into the vehicle; and where this stirrup (15) is removable.

The last figure shows that in a water bicycle such as the one described in the present invention, additionally, there may be side bags (16) that allow the user of the bicycle to have a watertight compartment for the storage and / or transport of any type of material; where these bags (16) are removable, and which are a perfect complement for a water bike configuration intended for rescue in conjunction with other previously described elements such as the side handles (82) on the side floats so that a user who is in water can grab onto them; a flashlight (10) to improve visibility; and / or curved floats (14) with reflective elements.

Claims (15)

1. - Reclining water bicycle, which is a pedaling water vehicle, characterized by comprising: a chassis (1) made up of tubular profiles that are assembled together, where the chassis (1) is removable; a propulsion mechanism (2) that is mounted and fixed to the chassis (1), and that includes pedals (21) and a chainring (22) bottom bracket, where the chainring (22) is in connection with a pinion (24) by by means of a belt (25), pinion (24) that is located at one end of a transmission shaft (26), where the transmission shaft (26) comprises at its other end a propeller (27) that remains submerged, and where the drive mechanism is actuated by a user (U) when moving the pedals (21); at least one oar (3) that is mounted and fixed at a point of articulation (31) on each side of the chassis (1), where at the upper end of each oar there is a front handlebar (32) with which a user (U) moves the paddle and directs the movement of the bicycle; at least one saddle (4), which is mounted and fixed on chassis (1), which is a reclined seat; a plurality of hydrodynamic shaped floats which are mounted and fixed on the chassis (1), there being at least one front float (5) at the front end of the chassis; at least one central float (6) under the saddle; and at least one rear float (7); and lateral stabilization floats (8) at both ends of the chassis, with hydrodynamic shape, and which are mounted and fixed to the chassis by a support (81). 2. - Reclining water bicycle, according to claim 1, where the chassis (1) consists of a base (11), a front projection (12) and a backrest (13), and where these three elements are assembled together. 3. - Reclined water bike, according to the previous claims, where the pedals (21) and the bottom bracket plate (22) are supported by a front support (23) fixed in the front projection (12) of the chassis, and where the The transmission shaft (26) is supported by a central support (28) fixed to the base (11) of the chassis. 4. - Reclining water bike, according to claims 1 and 2, where the saddle (4) is mounted and fixed to the chassis on the base (11) and on the backrest (13). 5. - Reclining water bicycle, according to claims 1 or 4, wherein the saddle (4) comprises a telescopic fixation of position regulation. 6. - Reclining water bike, according to claims 1 or 4, wherein the saddle (4) comprises a protective foam cover. 7. - Reclined water bicycle, according to claim 1, wherein the rear float (7) is rotatable with respect to a transverse axis fixed to the rear of the chassis (1). 8. A recumbent water bicycle, according to claim 1, wherein the floats comprise side handles (82). 9. - Recumbent water bicycle, according to claim 1, characterized in that it comprises at least one retractable stabilization luff (9) that is foldable. 10.

- Reclined water bicycle, according to claim 9, where the daggerboard (9) is mounted and fixed on the chassis (1) or on the supports (81) of the side floats. 11. - Reclined water bicycle, according to claim 1, wherein the front part of the chassis (1) comprises at least one flashlight (10). 12. - Reclined water bicycle, according to claim 1, where curved floats (14) are mounted and fixed around the saddle (4). 13.- Reclined water bicycle, according to claim 12, where the curved floats have fluorescent or reflective elements. 14. - Reclining water bicycle, according to claim 1, characterized in that it comprises at least one lateral step (15) mounted and fixed to the chassis (1). 15. - Reclined water bicycle, according to claim 14, wherein the step (15) comprises steps.