US20070077833A1 - Personal device for moving in water - Google Patents
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- B63—SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS; RELATED EQUIPMENT
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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
- B63B1/00—Hydrodynamic or hydrostatic features of hulls or of hydrofoils
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- B63B1/12—Hydrodynamic or hydrostatic features of hulls or of hydrofoils deriving lift mainly from water displacement with multiple hulls the hulls being interconnected rigidly
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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
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- B63B34/50—Body-supporting buoyant devices, e.g. bathing boats or water cycles
- B63B34/56—Body-supporting buoyant devices, e.g. bathing boats or water cycles for use in a standing position, e.g. water shoes, water walking devices or buoyant skis
Abstract
A device for moving on water has two elements formed as skis in form of floats, lever means connecting the floats with one another, and elastic accumulating means associated with the lever means, so that energy is accumulated when one of the floats is stalled and is given back when another of the floats moves forward.
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- The present invention generally relates to devices for moving on water.
- Devices for walking on water are known. Such devices are usually formed as flows. Sometimes, poles with floats are used to maintain equilibrium. Since during movement on water there is no stationary friction, it is difficult to maintain equilibrium on the floats when the person stands. Also, the speed of movement is relatively low since the weight of floats is, due to water content about 100 liter, relatively high and therefore inertia forces during walking are higher than inertia forces during normal walking on land. It is believed that this why the devices have not been broadly used. It is therefore advisable to improve the existing devices for moving on water.
- It is an object of the present invention to provide a personal device for movement on water, which eliminates the disadvantages of the prior art.
- In keeping with these objects and with others which will become apparent hereinafter, one feature of the present invention resides, briefly stated, in a device for moving of water, which includes two skis formed as floats; means for connecting said floats with one another; and elastic energy accumulators associated with said connecting means for accumulating energy and then releasing it.
- When the device is designed in accordance with the present invention, it is much more efficient than the existing devices.
- The novel features which are considered as characteristic for the present invention are set forth in particular in the appended claims. The invention itself, however, both as to its construction and its method of operation, together with additional objects and advantages thereof, will be best understood from the following description of specific embodiments when read in connection with the accompanying drawings.
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FIGS. 1 a, 1 b, 1 c are a side view, a plan view and an end view of a device for moving on water in accordance with the present invention in an active position; -
FIGS. 2 a and 2 b are a side view and a plan view of the device for moving on water in accordance with the present invention in a passive position; -
FIGS. 3-5 are a front view, a side view and an enlarged fragment of energy accumulating means of the inventive device. - A device for moving on water in accordance with the present invention has two elements which are formed substantially as
floats 1 in form of skis. They are provided with mounts for shoes orfeet 12, which are arranged on aplatform 6. Thefloats 1 are connected with one another bylevers 4, interconnected byelastic energy accumulators 3 which will be explained later on. Thelevers 4 are fixed in active position bylocks 5. - For increasing efficiency of the
floats 1, they are provided withdisplaceable blades 20. When one of thefloats 1 moves backwards, the blades under the action of water pressure assume an open position, which is fixed bystops 21 relative to thefloats 1. Thedisplaceable blades 20 are located inchambers 22 and assist a user to push from water. - Conventionally during corresponding movements of mechanical parts, the drive which in the present invention is a user, has to overcome losses on account of their inertia. In order to reduce the losses of this type, the device for moving on water in accordance with the present invention is provided with the above mentioned
elastic energy accumulators 3, which are connected with thefloats 1 by thelevers 4. - During movement in a stable mode, the
elastic energy accumulators 3 accumulate energy when one of thefloats 1 stalls, and give away the energy when the other of thefloats 1 is accelerated. Theelastic energy accumulators 3 provide one degree of freedom in active mode to prevent spreading of thefloats 1 toward the sides, so as to maintain an allowed distance between them in a transverse direction. -
Chambers 11 for regulation of a water displacement and a position of the center of gravity of the floats can be provided inside the floats. They can be filled with water. Additional chambers are identified withreference numerals 7.Holders 9 are attached to theplatform 6 through connecting elements 8. - The speed of movement is proportional to the rigidity of the elastic energy accumulators and also depends on the ability of the user to compensate losses connected with the movement in water. The
displaceable blades 20 freely swing relative to theskis 1. They can be made with desired floating ability for easy collapsing, displacement, and low wear. Thestops 21 can be formed by dampers to reduce noise during movement. - The
chambers 7 are formed as compartments for auxiliary equipment, such as for example a battery for power supply, communication means and/or illumination and signaling, audio and/or video equipment, devices for attaching fishing rods, navigation instruments, motors, tankers, and communication means. Thechambers 7 are formed as sealed compartments and provided withcovers 13. - The
floats 1 can be provided withrudder blades 29 for changing direction of movement. Therudder blades 29 can swing aroundaxles 15 placed on aplate 14, to prevent damage that can be caused by obstacles. When therudder blades 29 reach some obstacles, for example a sea bottom, they will automatically be taken out by generated forces, from theholder plate 24. Therudder blades 29 are mounted in bearings supported by swingingblades 17 and aholding blade 24. - The direction of movement of the
floats 1 can be chosen by moving ahandle 26 to a desired position. This will cause turning of thelevers 27 with therudder blades 29 mounted on arudder shaft 25 bylinks 10. When therudder blades 29 are moved in opposite direction, this can be used to slow down the floats. - The
handles 26 can be turned into inwards position in a passive mode shown inFIGS. 2 a and 2 b. - The floats of the device in accordance with the present invention can be provided with a
frame 18 and covered by askin 23. The inner space of theskis 1 can be partitioned bywalls 19 to improve safety. It can be also filled with a foam. Theskin 23 can be made of multi-layered panels. - The
levers 4 can be fixed in a position which coaxial with the axes of theelastic energy accumulators 3 so as to make possible an increase of distance between thefloats 1 in the passive position. This provides for expansion of the area of use of the device. In the passive position,platforms 30 can be provided on thefloats 1 so as to place on it an equipment, such as a sail, seats, loads, etc. Theplatforms 30 are mounted in theholders 31. -
FIGS. 3-5 show details of the elastic energy accumulator. Each energy accumulator has ashaft 41 which is connected with acover 49 by aflange 47 welded to aconnector 45 andscrews 48. Aspring holder 43 with aspring 44 is arranged at an opposite end of theshaft 41. Abearing 50 is located on thespring holder 43. Abase 42 is connected with aconnector 52 by a flange 51 and the screws 8. The opposite end of the spring is connected to the base. Theconnectors base 42 and thecover 49 with thelevers 4. - When the
levers 4 turn relative to one another, thebase 2 and theshaft 1 are turned, which leads to a winding or unwinding of thesprings 43 so as to accumulate energy or to release energy correspondingly. - It will be understood that each of the elements described above, or two or more together, may also find a useful application in other types of constructions differing from the types described above.
- While the invention has been illustrated and described as embodied in personal device for moving in water, it is not intended to be limited to the details shown, since various modifications and structural changes may be made without departing in any way from the spirit of the present invention.
- Without further analysis, the foregoing will so fully reveal the gist of the present invention that others can, by applying current knowledge, readily adapt it for various applications without omitting features that, from the standpoint of prior art, fairly constitute essential characteristics of the generic or specific aspects of this invention.
Claims (10)
1. A device for moving on water, comprising two elements formed as skis in form of floats; lever means connecting the floats with one another; and elastic accumulating means associated with said lever means, so that energy is accumulated when one of the floats is stalled and is given back when another of the floats moves forward.
2. A device as defined in claim 1 , wherein said elastic accumulating means include spring means.
3. A device as defined in claim 1 , wherein said lever means include at least two levers connecting said floats with one another and associated with said elastic energy accumulating means.
4. A device as defined in claim 1 , wherein each of said floats has a plurality of movable blades, formed so that when a respective one of said floats moves rearwardly, said blades under the action of water assume a substantially vertical position.
5. A device as defined in claim 4; and further comprising stop means for stopping said blade in said substantially vertical position.
6. A device as defined in claim 1 , wherein each of said floats has a chamber for accommodation of accessories.
7. A device as defined in claim 1 , wherein each of said floats has a chamber for regulation of water content and a position of a center of gravity.
8. A device as defined in claim 1 , wherein each of said floats has a mount for shue or feet.
9. A device as defined in claim 1; and further comprising with driving means connected to the floats for making a turn.
10. A device as defined in claim 1; and further comprising rudders with driving means which can be put into opposite direction to make said floats to stall.
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