FR2526395A1

FR2526395A1 - Powered saucer shaped boat - has a central freely rotatable engine-propeller-jet assembly for steering

Info

Publication number: FR2526395A1
Application number: FR8207936A
Authority: FR
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 1982-05-05
Filing date: 1982-05-05
Publication date: 1983-11-10

Abstract

The saucer shaped boat is power driven to glide and turn freely on water. It has a saucer shaped shell (1), with or without a keel which can move in any direction due to a pivoting nozzle. It has a steering wheel, engine, and jet/propellor assembly housed in a centre hole. This assembly turns through 360 degrees, being fitted on a sealed ring or bearing. The hand wheel (2) automatically turns the jet (4), for steering.

Description

La présente invention a pour objet un dispositif nautique motorisé permettant à toutes personnes et de tous âges de se déplacer sur l'eau avec une mobilité déconcertante. L'originalité de ladite invention est de pouvoir manoeuvrer quasiment sur place. The present invention relates to a motorized nautical device allowing all people and all ages to move on the water with disconcerting mobility. The originality of said invention is to be able to maneuver almost on the spot.

Le dispositif suivant l'invention a pour objet une coque demi-sphérique en forme de soucoupe approfondie (1) Fig 3 ce qui facilite le glissement sur l'eau dans tous les sens. Au fond et au centre de celle-ci, une Ouverture est réalisée pour le passage et la fixation où va pivoter à 3600 I'ensemble et solidaire bloc (2 3 4/5) Fig 1. The device according to the invention relates to a semi-spherical shell in the form of a deeper saucer (1) Fig 3 which facilitates sliding on water in all directions. At the bottom and in the center of it, an opening is made for the passage and fixing where the whole assembly will pivot to 3600 and integral block (2 3 4/5) Fig 1.

Le dispositif selon l'invention se compose d'un volant (2) solidaire du moteur (3) dans l'habitacle. Dessous la soucoupe, la partie immergée se trouve la tuyère pour diriger (4) avec son hélice pour propulser (5). Entre la partie moteur/tuyère (3 et 4), un système de roulement ou bague étanche permettra à l'ensemble et solidaire bloc d'être soutenu à la coque, et de pouvoir pivoter à 3600 soit à gauche ou à droite. De ce fait, en tournant le volant (2) on tourne obligatoirement l'ensemble, donc la tuyère (4) qui dirigera immédiatement dans la direction voulue. Tuyère (4) + hélice (5) = direction/propulsion. The device according to the invention consists of a flywheel (2) integral with the engine (3) in the passenger compartment. Below the saucer, the submerged part is the nozzle to direct (4) with its propeller to propel (5). Between the engine / nozzle part (3 and 4), a sealed bearing or ring system will allow the whole and integral block to be supported on the hull, and to be able to pivot at 3600 either to the left or to the right. Therefore, by turning the handwheel (2) you must turn the assembly, so the nozzle (4) which will immediately lead in the desired direction. Nozzle (4) + propeller (5) = steering / propulsion.

Le dispositif selon l'invention est muni sous la soucoupe, et dans un demirayon, d'une petite quille (7) Fig 3 rentrante ou fixe (facultatif) pour l'antigravitation intempestive de la soucoupe, et bien la guider dans la trajectoire de la tuyère. Ou, celle-ci actionnée par le volant (2) servira de gouvernail. The device according to the invention is provided under the saucer, and in a half-radius, with a small re-entrant or fixed keel (7) Fig 3 (optional) for the unwanted antigravitation of the saucer, and properly guide it in the trajectory of the nozzle. Or, it actuated by the steering wheel (2) will serve as a rudder.

Le dispositif selon l'invention comporte un ou plusieurs sièges (6) Fig 2 autour du volant/moteur (2 et 3) pour un bon maintien du corps pendant les manoeures ainsi que de sécurité. Un (des) caoutchoucs dur sera fixé autour de la soucoupe en tant que pare-chocs. L'accélération du moteur se fait soit à la main sur le moteur lui-même, soit commandé avec le pied par une pédale. The device according to the invention comprises one or more seats (6) Fig 2 around the flywheel / engine (2 and 3) for good support of the body during the maneuvers as well as for safety. One (or more) hard rubbers will be fixed around the saucer as a bumper. The acceleration of the engine is done either by hand on the engine itself, or controlled with the foot by a pedal.

De la rotation t/mn du moteur dépend de la vitesse de la soucoupe, de la manoeuvre du volant dépend de l'exécution choisie.The rotation rpm of the motor depends on the speed of the saucer, the operation of the flywheel depends on the chosen execution.

Le dispositif d'après l'invention peut servir de divertissement public, genre manège carrousel. Dans le sport, pour vitesse et slaloom. Ou les loisirs -individuel - par couple - ou par groupe et sur tous plans d'eaux. The device according to the invention can serve as public entertainment, such as a carousel ride. In sport, for speed and slaloom. Or leisure - individual - by couple - or by group and on all bodies of water.

Claims

Motorized nautical saucer system arranged to slide and maneuver on the water freely and almost on the spot. Characterized by the fact that the device comprises a semi-spherical shell (1) in the form of a deeper saucer, which allows with or without a keel (7) to be directed in any direction by means of a pivoting nozzle.

2) Device according to claim 1 characterized in that the flywheel-engine-nozzle / propeller assembly (2 3 4/5) form an integral block which is placed in an opening at the bottom and in the center of the saucer.

3) Device according to claim 1 and 2, characterized in that the assembly and integral block (2 3 4/5) pivots on itself 360 "thanks to a bearing or sealed ring crimped or removable in the center of the saucer .

Therefore, the flywheel (2) necessarily turns the nozzle (4). The nozzle acts as a rudder (4) and the propeller (5).

4) Device according to claims 1 2 and 3, characterized in that the saucer is perfectly semi-spherical and smooth on the outside, intended and designed to slide freely in all directions on the water. Said saucer or shell can be made of any rigid plastic material.

5) Device according to claims 1 2 3 and 4, characterized in that below the saucer (1) and in a half-radius, a small keel like aileron (7) vertical is capable of being placed for strict guidance of the saucer, and for the untimely anti-gravitation.

6) Device according to claims 1 2 3 4 and 5, characterized in that inside the saucer, around the flywheel and motor (2 3) one or more seats (6) are necessary for a stable position and seat of the driver / passengers, good control or possible shocks.

7) Device according to claims 1 2 3 4 5 and 6, characterized in that the assembly and integral (2 3 '4/5) can be. fixed (irremovable) to the hull.

The keel (7) actuated by the steering wheel (2) will serve as a rudder.

8) Device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the saucer is hoodable and foldable, that the whole and integral block is removable.

9) Device according to any one of the cited claims, characterized in that around the saucer, rubber tubes will serve as bumpers. Characterized by the fact that said saucer can be used for public entertainment like a carousel ride with adequate seats or benches.

The nautical carousel saucer is subject to speed sports and slaloom, to individual leisure, for couples or groups. Thanks to its instantaneous movement and change of course, the practitioner (s) will do what they want on the water, from the ride to the hellish games.