TWM318581U - Structure of a snorkel board - Google Patents

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TWM318581U
TWM318581U TW96206985U TW96206985U TWM318581U TW M318581 U TWM318581 U TW M318581U TW 96206985 U TW96206985 U TW 96206985U TW 96206985 U TW96206985 U TW 96206985U TW M318581 U TWM318581 U TW M318581U
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M318581 . 八、新型說明: , 【新型所屬之技術領域】 • 本創作係有關於一種浮板結構,特別是指可浮游於水面上,及 具有可觀視水面下情形之功旎,可同時可兼具浮板及浮潛板之雙重 效果者。 -【先前技術】 潛水則是最佳的親水休閒運動,亦是親近海洋的最佳方式,它 #讓人能夠優游於海底,欣賞美麗而多彩多姿的海底景觀;潛水活動 大致可分成浮潛和水肺潛水兩種;其中以浮潛而言,其無需背著氣 瓶,僅使用簡單的裝備如面鏡、蛙鞋和呼吸管等,在水深不超過10 公尺的近海水中從事潛水活動。它雖然不能夠像水肺潛水一樣,長 時間停留在水中欣賞美麗的海底景色,但還是可以享受與魚兒同 游、與水草共舞的樂趣。 浮潛用具除上述常見之面鏡、娃鞋和呼吸管外,另有一種浮潛 •板用具,係具有可供觀視水底情形之部位,其較適用於小孩或不擅 水性者’僅需狄臥於浮潛板上即可透過觀視窗觀察水底生物,為一 種較安全之浮潛活動用具。 按’習知浮潛板結構,如國内第86215190號所揭露之「具有浮 潛之沖浪板結構改良」新型專利,其特徵在於沖浪板前端開設一斜 錐狀孔、該斜錐狀孔上、下擴張一適當外緣,且凹陷一深度,以供嵌 置^為透明板下部為斜錐狀座體,並於該元件外緣所設數漁眼 固疋孔及與/中/良板上斜_大孔外緣相對應處設有數貫穿固定孔,藉 5 M318581 子螺絲與母螺帽貫穿螺固,而形成-浮潛構造,利用俯崎沖浪板 ,上’可由該洋潛構造平穩、清晰俯觀水底景物,而達到增加沖浪板 之功能者。 秦 【新型内容】(所欲解決之技術問題) • 該結構利用一斜錐孔貫設該沖浪板,配合設置一透明板於斜錐 ,孔上,而形成—可黯水底景物之部位;惟,該沖浪板係為實心板 狀設計’同時其面積為一般沖浪板尺寸大小,對於不擅水性者而言, 參其洋力不足,穩定性不佳,故不適用;此外,該結構係以作為沖浪 為主要用途,其設計上亦較偏重於沖浪板所需要件,對於浮潛活動 而言’其設計上與需求上仍有不足;有鑑於此,本案創作人針對浮 m運動為^ ’提供待制之浮潛板結構,並於其結構上及使用 上作一較佳之改良。 (解決問題之技術手段) 為達前述之功效’本創作所揭露之浮潛板結構,其主要包含有: -夺板座,係為-體财之中空座體,其内部形成連通狀之一中空 區,於該浮板座前端做部位形成有一觀視區,係為貫設該浮板座 上下方之鏤錄態,轉板麵财央處分別—軸财一握把 部,提供使时-可握_住雜;—透視件,麵可視材質,設 賊=視㈣,並與該_絲接設,其呈由下至上細之錐 孔可有效擴大視角;藉由上述構件,利用該浮板座之中空設計,則 ;ic面上/、有較佳之子力,配合該觀視區之設置,可作為浮潛觀測 M318581 :用途,故可同時作為浮板及浮潛觀測兩用之浮潛板結構者。 (對照先前技術之功效) ^創作之主要目的即在提供—種浮潛板結構,其係藉以一體成 形中:狀之汁板座設計,於其内部形成連通狀之一中空區以容納空 、氣,係具有較佳之浮力。 本創作之次-目的即在提供_種浮潛板結構,其具有觀視區、 握把部、赌區、導流槽等設計,可使其更適用於浮潛活動專用之 用品器材。 本創作之再一目的即在提供一種浮潛板結構,利用其握把部、 队臥區、導流鮮設計,同時可作為浮板用、或救生用器材。 【實施方式】 首先請參照第-至細圖,本創作所提供之—餅潛板結構, 其主要包含有:-雜座(1G),以及設於該浮板座⑽)下方之一透 • 視件(2〇)及上方之一蓋體(30)。 該浮板座⑽,係為一體成型之令空座體,其内形成連通狀之 一令空區(101),於該浮板座⑽前端預定部位形成有一觀視區 (11) ,係為貫設該浮板座(10)上下方之鏤空狀態,且呈由下至上漸 縮之錐孔;該浮板座(10)兩侧中央處分別一體成型有一握把部 (12) ,該浮板座(10)上方一體成型有一趴臥區(13),係呈略凹之預 設弧面;該浮板座(1〇)底緣以一體成型方式形成有凹槽狀之若干導 流槽(14),提供該浮板座(1〇)浮於水面上一可導流水流之效果,·該 M318581 *板座(ίο)預設部位以一體成型方式形成有貫設之一排水孔⑽, :作為其中空内部可排水之部位;該浮板座(10)前方預設部位以-體 •成型方式形成有貫設之i孔⑽,係提供一使可穿設繩索之部位。 該透視件(20),係為可視材質,如玻璃、壓克力等,其設於該 觀視區(11)下方,並與該浮板座⑽底緣接設。 ^ 一蓋體(30),設於該排水孔(15)上,可有效遮蔽或開啟該排水 孔(15)。 藉由上述構件’利用該浮板座(10)之中空設計,則於水面上具 鲁有較佳之洋力,配合該觀視區⑴)之設置,可作為浮潛觀測用途。 為供進-步瞭解本創作構造特徵、運用技術手段及所麵達成 之功效,茲將本創作使用方式加以敘述如下: 本創作該浮板座(10)具有針對浮潛活動而設計之技術特徵,其 中該净板座(10)係以一體成型之中空座體設計,該中空區(1〇1)内部 係具有相當之空間容納空氣,故相對於一般浮板而言,更具有較佳 之浮力’各該握把αρ(12) ’主要為提供使用者—手部可握持穩住部 籲位,藉峨於水面上可控繼浮板座(1〇)方向,以及於陸面上可方 便移動該浮潛板者;另,該跃臥區⑽,則提供使用者以臥队姿勢 於其上之部位;此外,各該導流槽(⑷,其提供該浮板座⑽浮於 水面上-可導流該浮板座⑽下方水流之效果,可使其更穩定浮游 於水面上;再者,該觀視區(11)係呈由下至上漸縮之雜之設計, 主要為提供該浮板座⑽倒置時可排水之效果,同時於使用時可使 該觀砸(11)麵上的減及水滴自钉駐透視件⑽),而降低 沾濕或影響使用者眼睛之情形,同時亦具有可有效擴大視角之功能。 M318581 、 本創作於浮潛活動使用時,首先將該浮板座(ίο)浮於較淺之水 "面上’然後將身體伽v於該R队區(13),並以面朝下方式使頭部置 •於該觀視區(11)上方,當該浮板座(⑻穩定後可用兩手於該浮板座 ⑽兩側進行划水前進,透過該觀視區⑴)則可難於餅板座⑽ 下方之海底情況,即可作為浮潛活動用途;本創作於浮板活動使用 時’首先將該浮板座(10)浮於較淺之水面上,然後將身體俯狄於該 ,队臥區(13) ’穩定後可用兩手於該浮板座(1〇)兩側進行划水前進, 即可作為浮板用途,亦可另作為救生器具使用者。 、細上所述,本創作所提供之「浮潛板結構」,係運用一體成型且 為中空狀之餅板座,並於其上設置有各該觀観、握把部、队臥 區導*槽等叹计,可使其更適用於浮潛活動專用之用品器材,同 時其中线賴更具魏之浮力,亦可作為浮板用途,而獲致一實 用性且便概高,應大量生產,同時增加其功能性及實用性之 和=結構,俾使整體雜縣制性及成本效益,且其構成結構 曰見於諸曰刊或公開使用,誠符合新型專利申請要件,懇請鈞 •局明鏗,早日准予專利,至為感禱。 盾需陳明者’以上所述乃是本創作之具體實施例及所運用之技術 ^明Γ摘作之顯所作之改變,其職生之魏個仍未超 圖式所/函蓋之精神時,均應在本創作之範圍内 ,合予陳 9 M318581 ^ 【圖式簡單說明】 ♦ /第一圖為本創作一較佳實施例之立體外觀示意圖一。 第二圖為本創作一較佳實施例之立體外觀示意圖二。 第三圖為本創作一較佳實施例之立體分解示意圖。 第四圖為本創作一較佳實施例之平面剖視圖。 【主要元件符號說明】 [本創作] 浮板座 (10) 中空區 (101) 觀視區 (11) 握把部 (12) 5^臥^區 (13) 導流槽 (14) 孔 件 水孔視體 排繩透蓋 5 6 0 0 11 ΊΧ 0〇M318581 . VIII. New description: , [New technology field] • This creation department is about a floating board structure, especially the function that can float on the water surface and has a viewable under the water surface. Double effect with floating board and snorkeling board. - [Prior Art] Diving is the best hydrophilic leisure sport, and the best way to get close to the ocean. It can make you enjoy the beautiful and colorful underwater scenery. The diving activities can be divided into snorkeling. And scuba diving; in terms of snorkeling, it does not need to carry a gas cylinder, only use simple equipment such as mirrors, flippers and breathing tubes, and engage in diving activities in offshore waters with a depth of not more than 10 meters. . Although it can't be like scuba diving, it stays in the water for a long time to enjoy the beautiful underwater scenery, but you can enjoy the fun of swimming with the fish and dancing with the water. In addition to the above-mentioned common masks, baby shoes and breathing tubes, snorkeling equipment also has a snorkeling and boarding device, which has a part for viewing underwater conditions, which is more suitable for children or those who are not watery. Di lie on the snorkeling board to observe underwater creatures through the viewing window, which is a safer snorkeling activity tool. According to the 'small snorkeling board structure, the new patent of "Surfing surfboard structure improvement" disclosed in No. 86215190 is characterized in that a slanted taper hole is formed at the front end of the surfboard, and the tapered taper hole is formed. Expanding a suitable outer edge, and recessing a depth for embedding the lower part of the transparent plate as a tapered tapered seat, and setting a plurality of fisheye solid bores and/or/good plates on the outer edge of the element The upper oblique _ large hole outer edge is provided with a plurality of through fixing holes, and the 5 M318581 sub-screw and the female nut are screwed through to form a snorkeling structure, and the snorkeling surfboard can be used to stabilize Clearly overlooking the underwater scenery, and to achieve the function of increasing the surfboard. Qin [new content] (the technical problem to be solved) • The structure uses a slanting cone to traverse the surfboard, and a transparent plate is arranged on the inclined cone and the hole to form a part of the underwater scenery; The surfboard is a solid plate-shaped design. At the same time, its area is the size of a general surfboard. For those who are not water-repellent, it is not suitable for its lack of strength and stability. Therefore, the structure is not applicable. As the main purpose of surfing, its design is also more focused on the parts required for surfboards. For snorkeling activities, there are still insufficient design and requirements. In view of this, the creator of this case is aiming for floating m movements. The snorkel structure to be fabricated is provided, and a better improvement is made in its structure and use. (Technical means to solve the problem) In order to achieve the aforementioned effects, the snorkeling structure disclosed in the present invention mainly includes: - a tablet seat, which is a hollow body of the body, and one of the internal connections In the hollow area, a viewing area is formed at the front end of the floating board seat, which is a recording position of the upper and lower sides of the floating board seat, and the central part of the turning board is respectively - a shaft and a grip part, providing time - can hold _ live miscellaneous; - see-through piece, surface visible material, set thief = view (four), and connected with the _ wire, which is from the bottom to the upper tapered hole can effectively expand the viewing angle; by the above components, use the The hollow design of the floating plate seat; ic surface /, with better sub-force, with the setting of the viewing area, can be used as snorkeling observation M318581: so it can be used as both floating plate and snorkeling observation. Snorkeling board structure. (Compared with the efficacy of the prior art) ^ The main purpose of the creation is to provide a snorkeling structure, which is formed by integral molding: a juice-like seat design, forming a hollow region in the interior to accommodate the space, Gas has a better buoyancy. The second purpose of this creation is to provide a snorkeling structure with a viewing area, a grip, a gambling area, a diversion channel, etc., which makes it more suitable for snorkeling activities. A further object of the present invention is to provide a snorkeling board structure, which utilizes the grip portion, the team lying area, and the diversion fresh design, and can also be used as a floating board or a lifesaving equipment. [Embodiment] Referring first to the detailed drawings, the breadboard structure provided by the present invention mainly includes: - a multi-seat (1G), and one below the floating seat (10)). Vision (2〇) and one of the upper covers (30). The floating plate seat (10) is an integrally formed hollow seat body, and a hollow area (101) is formed therein, and a viewing area (11) is formed at a predetermined portion of the front end of the floating plate seat (10). a hollowing state of the upper and lower sides of the floating plate seat (10), and a tapered hole which is tapered from bottom to top; a grip portion (12) is integrally formed at the center of both sides of the floating plate seat (10), and the floating portion A sloping area (13) is integrally formed on the upper side of the plate base (10), and is a slightly concave preset curved surface; the bottom edge of the floating plate seat (1 〇) is integrally formed into a groove-shaped guide groove. (14) providing an effect of the floatable water floating on the surface of the floating plate seat (1〇), and the preset portion of the M318581 * plate seat (ίο) is formed integrally with a drainage hole (10) , as a part of the inner part of the hollow space; the front part of the floating seat (10) is formed with a through hole (10) in a body-forming manner to provide a portion through which the rope can be worn. The see-through member (20) is a visible material such as glass, acrylic, etc., which is disposed under the viewing area (11) and is connected to the bottom edge of the floating plate holder (10). ^ A cover (30) is disposed on the drain hole (15) to effectively shield or open the drain hole (15). By utilizing the hollow design of the floating plate seat (10) by the above-mentioned member, the water surface has a better power, and the arrangement of the viewing area (1)) can be used as a snorkeling observation. In order to understand the structure characteristics of the creation, the use of technical means and the effect achieved by the creation, the use of this creation is described as follows: The creation of the floating seat (10) has technical features designed for snorkeling activities. The net plate seat (10) is designed as an integrally formed hollow seat body, and the hollow area (1〇1) has a space for accommodating air, so that the buoyancy is better than that of the general floating plate. 'The grips αρ(12)' are mainly for providing the user-hand gripping position, which can be controlled by the floating plate seat (1〇) on the water surface and on the land surface. It is convenient to move the snorkeling board; in addition, the yaw area (10) provides a position on the user in a lying position; in addition, each of the guiding channels ((4), which provides the floating board seat (10) floating on the water surface The upper-flowing effect of the water flow under the floating plate seat (10) can make it more stable floating on the water surface; further, the viewing area (11) is designed to be tapered from bottom to top, mainly for providing The floating seat (10) can be drained when inverted, and can be used at the same time The reduction of the surface of the enamel (11) and the water droplets from the nail (10)) reduce the wetness or affect the eyes of the user, and also have the function of effectively expanding the viewing angle. M318581, when the creation is used in snorkeling activities, first float the floating seat (ίο) on the shallower water "face' and then put the body in the R zone (13) and face down The method is such that the head is placed above the viewing area (11). When the floating board seat ((8) is stabilized, it is difficult to draw water on both sides of the floating board seat (10) by both hands, and it is difficult to pass through the viewing area (1)) The bottom of the cake seat (10) can be used as a snorkeling activity; when the creation is used in the floating board activity, the float seat (10) is first floated on the shallow water surface, and then the body is draped over the body. , Team lying area (13) 'After stabilization, you can use both hands to draw water on both sides of the floating board seat (1〇), which can be used as a floating board or as a lifesaving appliance user. As described above, the "snorkeling board structure" provided by the creation is a one-piece, hollow-shaped cake base, and each of the viewing, grip, and team guides is provided thereon. *Slots and other sighs can make it more suitable for snorkeling activities. At the same time, the line relies on the buoyancy of Wei, and can also be used as a floating board, which is practical and easy to produce. At the same time, it increases the sum of its functionality and practicability = structure, which makes the overall system and cost-effectiveness, and its structure is seen in the magazines or publicly used, and it is in line with the requirements of new patent applications. Hey, grant patents as soon as possible, and pray for it. The Shield needs to be clarified. 'The above is the specific embodiment of the creation and the technique used. ^Ming Γ Γ Γ Γ Γ , , , , , , , , , , 魏 魏 魏 魏 魏 魏 魏 魏 魏 魏 魏 魏 魏 魏 魏 魏 魏 魏 魏In the scope of this creation, it should be given to Chen 9 M318581 ^ [Simple Description of the Drawings] ♦ / The first figure is a three-dimensional appearance of a preferred embodiment of the present invention. The second figure is a schematic view of a three-dimensional appearance of a preferred embodiment of the present invention. The third figure is a perspective exploded view of a preferred embodiment of the present invention. The fourth figure is a plan sectional view of a preferred embodiment of the present invention. [Main component symbol description] [This creation] Floating plate seat (10) Hollow area (101) Viewing area (11) Grip part (12) 5^Horizontal area (13) Guide groove (14) Hole piece water Hole view body rope cover 5 6 0 0 11 ΊΧ 0〇

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M318581 *九、申請專利範圍: 喜 、· 1、一種浮潛板結構,主要包含有: 4 板座’係為-體成型之巾空減,汹部形成連通狀之一 :空區’並於雜板騎侧定雜碱有—觀観,係為貫設該 浮板座上下方之鏤空狀態; 、-透縣’係射視材f,設於該觀樞下方,並與該浮板座 -底緣接設; 藉由上述構件,利用該浮板座之中空設計,則於水面上具有較 佳之浮力’配合該觀視區之設置,可作為浮潛觀測用途。 / 2、依據申請專利範圍第】項所述之浮潛板結構,其中該觀視 區係呈由下至上漸縮之錐孔,提供該浮板座倒置時可排水之效果。 3、 依據申請專利範圍第i項所述之浮潛板結構,其中該觀視 區係呈由下至上漸縮之錐孔,以具有效擴大視角之觀測功能。 4、 依據申料利範圍第丨項所述之浮潛板結構,其中該浮板 座兩侧中央處分別-體成型有_握把部,提供使用者—可握持穩住 籲 部位。 5、 依據申請專利範圍第1項所述之浮潛板結構,其中該浮板 座上方-體成型有-靴區,係呈略凹之預設弧面,提供使用者以 臥狄姿勢於其上之部位。 6、 依據申請專利細帛丨項所述之浮潛板結構,其中該浮板 ^底緣以-體·方式戦有凹魏之若干導賴,提供該浮板座 浮於水面上一可導流水流之效果。 7、 依據申請專利範圍帛丨項所述之浮潛板結構,其中該浮板 M318581 ^ 座前方預設部位以一體成型方式形成有貫設之一繩孔,係提供一使 ^ 可穿設繩索之部位。 • 8、依據申請專利範圍第1項所述之浮潛板結構,其中該浮板 :又Μ立以一體成型方式形成有貫設之一排水孔,作為其中空内 W可排水之部位;一蓋體,設於該排水孔上,可有效遮蔽或開啟哕 、排水孔。 ΛM318581 * Nine, the scope of application for patents: hi, · 1, a snorkeling board structure, mainly includes: 4 slab ' is a body-formed towel, the scorpion forms a connected shape: empty area 'and The miscellaneous board is equipped with a certain amount of alkaloids, which is a hollow state in which the upper and lower sides of the floating plate seat are arranged; and a through-projected visual material f is disposed under the viewing hinge and is associated with the floating plate seat. - The bottom edge is connected; by the above-mentioned member, the hollow design of the floating plate seat has a better buoyancy on the water surface' with the arrangement of the viewing area, and can be used for snorkeling observation. / 2, according to the snorkeling plate structure described in the scope of the patent application, wherein the viewing zone is a tapered hole which is tapered from bottom to top, and provides the effect that the floating plate seat can be drained when inverted. 3. The snorkeling structure according to item i of the patent application scope, wherein the viewing area is a tapered hole which is tapered from bottom to top to have an observation function of expanding the viewing angle. 4. The structure of the snorkeling board according to the item of claim 1 , wherein a central portion of the floating seat is separately formed with a _ grip portion for providing a user-holding position. 5. The snorkeling plate structure according to claim 1, wherein the floating plate seat is formed with a shoe-top portion, which is a slightly concave preset curved surface, and provides a user with a lying posture. The upper part. 6. According to the snorkeling structure described in the patent application, the bottom edge of the floating plate is guided by a body-like method, and the floating plate seat is floated on the water surface. The effect of flowing water. 7. The structure of the snorkeling board according to the scope of the patent application, wherein the preset part of the front part of the floating plate M318581 is integrally formed with a threaded hole, which provides a thread for laying The part. 8. The snorkeling structure according to claim 1, wherein the floating plate is formed in an integrally formed manner to form a drainage hole as a portion in which the W can be drained; The cover body is disposed on the drainage hole to effectively shield or open the sputum and the drainage hole. Λ 1212
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