GB2046180A - Convertible Boats - Google Patents

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GB2046180A
GB2046180A GB7909812A GB7909812A GB2046180A GB 2046180 A GB2046180 A GB 2046180A GB 7909812 A GB7909812 A GB 7909812A GB 7909812 A GB7909812 A GB 7909812A GB 2046180 A GB2046180 A GB 2046180A
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B63—SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS; RELATED EQUIPMENT
    • B63B—SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS; EQUIPMENT FOR SHIPPING 
    • B63B3/00—Hulls characterised by their structure or component parts
    • B63B3/02—Hulls assembled from prefabricated sub-units
    • B63B3/08—Hulls assembled from prefabricated sub-units with detachably-connected sub-units
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B63—SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS; RELATED EQUIPMENT
    • B63C—LAUNCHING, HAULING-OUT, OR DRY-DOCKING OF VESSELS; LIFE-SAVING IN WATER; EQUIPMENT FOR DWELLING OR WORKING UNDER WATER; MEANS FOR SALVAGING OR SEARCHING FOR UNDERWATER OBJECTS
    • B63C13/00—Equipment forming part of or attachable to vessels facilitating transport over land
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B63—SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS; RELATED EQUIPMENT
    • B63B—SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS; EQUIPMENT FOR SHIPPING 
    • B63B35/00—Vessels or similar floating structures specially adapted for specific purposes and not otherwise provided for
    • B63B35/44—Floating buildings, stores, drilling platforms, or workshops, e.g. carrying water-oil separating devices
    • B63B2035/4426—Stationary floating buildings for human use, e.g. floating dwellings or floating restaurants
    • Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
    • Y02—TECHNOLOGIES OR APPLICATIONS FOR MITIGATION OR ADAPTATION AGAINST CLIMATE CHANGE
    • Y02A—TECHNOLOGIES FOR ADAPTATION TO CLIMATE CHANGE
    • Y02A30/00—Adapting or protecting infrastructure or their operation

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Abstract

A boat hull comprises a plurality of disconnectable sections which with the attachment of an undercarriage and tow bar may be used as caravans. The sections may be drawn together to form the hull by use of a winch and cable.

Description

SPECIFICATION Converti-boat Construction Detail and Operation Design based on conventional canal narrow boat, but could be developed to include other types of boat. Construction material could be any suitable boat building material.
The boat is built in separate sections incorporating the following features: (a) strong main side frames and end frames.
(b) Cable (joining) run brackets with inserts or pulleys.
(c) Location for section joining bolts or pins.
(d) Section access doors either above waterline or below waterline with watertight seals.
(e) Stern section with main power unit and capstan or winch.
(f) Separate drawbar attachment fitting any section or to be used as part of road trailer.
(g) Two road wheels on stub axles fits all sections.
(h) With addition of extra section drawbar converts to road trailer.
Transport by Road 1. Drawbar attached to section end.
2. Jack up front of section until road wheels can fit in place.
3. Connect brake cables, (drive away).
Section Joining (a) Position stern section next to section to be added on rollers if on land or afloat.
(b) Thread joining cables as indicated in Fig. 1.
(c) Position capstan/winch pulley indicated in Fig. 1.
(d) Operate capstan/winch pulling section together.
(e) Locate joining bolts by inserting tapered rod hrough locating holes in cable run brackets.
(f) joining bolts are tightened.
(g) joining cables are removed or transferred to next section.
Section Separation (a) Attach bow and capstan rope to anchor or post.
(b) insert tapered rod.
(c) Remove section joining bolts or pins.
(d) Disconnect service cables and pipes.
(e) Operate winch pulling sections apart.
Variations 1. Other mechanical, hydraulic or electro hydraulic means could be used to join and separate sections, e.g. hydraulic rams.
2. An independent trailer could be used to transport sections.
3. Instead of rollers to facilitate positioning sections, integral wheels or rollers could be fitted to each section.
4. A complete craft could be made up of lateral and vertical section on other type boats.
Unique Feature 1. Boat can be built in separate sections at remote locations.
2. Sections can be joined and separated at will either on land or afloat for either extension of craft or maintenance etc.
3. Individual boat sections can be towed by average car.
4. Drawbar with road wheels fitted can be converted to road trailer.
5. Any centre section can be used as a conventional road caravan.
6. Although the equipment has been designed to operate as a caravan this design is unique in that no single section can be considered a complete boat which differs from current convertible caravan/boat currently on the market, in fact only centre sections are practical for caravan use.
Claims
1. I claim this patent to cover all boats, built as complete hull sections, all having at least one joining bulkhead, so constructed, as to allow any two sections to be joined either afloat or on land, in the manner indicated in the description and plans supplied Any two or more sections forming a complete boat.
2. 1 claim this patent also covers any boat built in sections, having provision for attachment of undercarriage and tow-bar, ailowing sections to be towed on the road, by a suitable vehicle, being an important feature of the whole concept.
3. 1 also claim this patent to cover any boat built in sections any one section, with the addition of a undercarriage and tow-bar being capable of use as a towable caravan.
Schedule of Reference Numerals in the Drawings 1. Strong side beams hollow box.
2. End frames of each section strengthened to take attachment loads.
3. Joining cable run brackets, brackets could have holes, pulleys or rollers for rope carriage.
4. Joining bolts.
5. Section access doors all doors between sections above water line (could be below if joined on land and seals used.
6. Winch.
7. Wheel attachment point.
8. Tow-bar attached to boat section by normal joining bolts.
9. Box section attaches to draw bar section with wheels attached can be used as a trailer.
10. Road wheel.
11. Section access door.
12. Joining cable.
13. Winch cable.
14. Pulley block.
New Claims or Amendments to Claims filed on 6 June 1980.
Superseded Claims 1, 1 A, 1 B.
**WARNING** end of DESC field may overlap start of CLMS **.

Claims (1)

  1. **WARNING** start of CLMS field may overlap end of DESC **.
    SPECIFICATION Converti-boat Construction Detail and Operation Design based on conventional canal narrow boat, but could be developed to include other types of boat. Construction material could be any suitable boat building material.
    The boat is built in separate sections incorporating the following features: (a) strong main side frames and end frames.
    (b) Cable (joining) run brackets with inserts or pulleys.
    (c) Location for section joining bolts or pins.
    (d) Section access doors either above waterline or below waterline with watertight seals.
    (e) Stern section with main power unit and capstan or winch.
    (f) Separate drawbar attachment fitting any section or to be used as part of road trailer.
    (g) Two road wheels on stub axles fits all sections.
    (h) With addition of extra section drawbar converts to road trailer.
    Transport by Road
    1. Drawbar attached to section end.
    2. Jack up front of section until road wheels can fit in place.
    3. Connect brake cables, (drive away).
    Section Joining (a) Position stern section next to section to be added on rollers if on land or afloat.
    (b) Thread joining cables as indicated in Fig. 1.
    (c) Position capstan/winch pulley indicated in Fig. 1.
    (d) Operate capstan/winch pulling section together.
    (e) Locate joining bolts by inserting tapered rod hrough locating holes in cable run brackets.
    (f) joining bolts are tightened.
    (g) joining cables are removed or transferred to next section.
    Section Separation (a) Attach bow and capstan rope to anchor or post.
    (b) insert tapered rod.
    (c) Remove section joining bolts or pins.
    (d) Disconnect service cables and pipes.
    (e) Operate winch pulling sections apart.
    Variations
    1. Other mechanical, hydraulic or electro hydraulic means could be used to join and separate sections, e.g. hydraulic rams.
    2. An independent trailer could be used to transport sections.
    3. Instead of rollers to facilitate positioning sections, integral wheels or rollers could be fitted to each section.
    4. A complete craft could be made up of lateral and vertical section on other type boats.
    Unique Feature
    1. Boat can be built in separate sections at remote locations.
    2. Sections can be joined and separated at will either on land or afloat for either extension of craft or maintenance etc.
    3. Individual boat sections can be towed by average car.
    4. Drawbar with road wheels fitted can be converted to road trailer.
    5. Any centre section can be used as a conventional road caravan.
    6. Although the equipment has been designed to operate as a caravan this design is unique in that no single section can be considered a complete boat which differs from current convertible caravan/boat currently on the market, in fact only centre sections are practical for caravan use.
    Claims
    1. I claim this patent to cover all boats, built as complete hull sections, all having at least one joining bulkhead, so constructed, as to allow any two sections to be joined either afloat or on land, in the manner indicated in the description and plans supplied Any two or more sections forming a complete boat.
    2. 1 claim this patent also covers any boat built in sections, having provision for attachment of undercarriage and tow-bar, ailowing sections to be towed on the road, by a suitable vehicle, being an important feature of the whole concept.
    3. 1 also claim this patent to cover any boat built in sections any one section, with the addition of a undercarriage and tow-bar being capable of use as a towable caravan.
    Schedule of Reference Numerals in the Drawings
    1. Strong side beams hollow box.
    2. End frames of each section strengthened to take attachment loads.
    3. Joining cable run brackets, brackets could have holes, pulleys or rollers for rope carriage.
    4. Joining bolts.
    5. Section access doors all doors between sections above water line (could be below if joined on land and seals used.
    6. Winch.
    7. Wheel attachment point.
    8. Tow-bar attached to boat section by normal joining bolts.
    9. Box section attaches to draw bar section with wheels attached can be used as a trailer.
    10. Road wheel.
    11. Section access door.
    12. Joining cable.
    13. Winch cable.
    14. Pulley block.
    New Claims or Amendments to Claims filed on 6 June 1980.
    Superseded Claims 1, 1 A, 1 B.
    New or Amended Claims:
    1. I claim this patent to cover all boats built as separate sections each sections having at ieast one common joining bulkhead, enabling it to be joined to other sections forming a complete adjustable lengths boat, the joining and separating of sections being possible afloat or on land using the systems indicated in the description supplied, the boat being of a size suitable for covered passenger of freight operations and of a size and construction suitable for inland waterways use also being transportable by road in sections on its own road wheel assembly, this assembly also being used for slipping and recovery of individual sections.
    1 A. This claim relates to a boat of similar size and construction as indicated in claim 1 except that the means of joining and separating sections is achieved by hydraulic or other mechanical means of pulling sections together or separating them.
    1 B. This claim relates to a boat of similar size and construction as indicated in claim 1 except that the top of the boat forms an open container.
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Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
FR2594405A1 (en) * 1986-02-14 1987-08-21 Ind Multicoques Sa Modular multi-hull passenger boat

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* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
FR2594405A1 (en) * 1986-02-14 1987-08-21 Ind Multicoques Sa Modular multi-hull passenger boat

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