WO1992016407A1 - Rigging for a sailing boat - Google Patents

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WO1992016407A1
WO1992016407A1 PCT/FR1992/000254 FR9200254W WO9216407A1 WO 1992016407 A1 WO1992016407 A1 WO 1992016407A1 FR 9200254 W FR9200254 W FR 9200254W WO 9216407 A1 WO9216407 A1 WO 9216407A1
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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 
    • B63B15/00—Superstructures, deckhouses, wheelhouses or the like; Arrangements or adaptations of masts or spars, e.g. bowsprits
    • B63B15/02—Staying of masts or of other superstructures
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B63—SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS; RELATED EQUIPMENT
    • B63B—SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS; EQUIPMENT FOR SHIPPING 
    • B63B15/00—Superstructures, deckhouses, wheelhouses or the like; Arrangements or adaptations of masts or spars, e.g. bowsprits
    • B63B2015/0016—Masts characterized by mast configuration or construction
    • B63B2015/0025—Bipodded masts, e.g. A-type masts
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B63—SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS; RELATED EQUIPMENT
    • B63B—SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS; EQUIPMENT FOR SHIPPING 
    • B63B15/00—Superstructures, deckhouses, wheelhouses or the like; Arrangements or adaptations of masts or spars, e.g. bowsprits
    • B63B2015/0016—Masts characterized by mast configuration or construction
    • B63B2015/005—Masts characterized by mast configuration or construction with means for varying mast position or orientation with respect to the hull
    • B63B2015/0075—Masts characterized by mast configuration or construction with means for varying mast position or orientation with respect to the hull with mast foot adapted for being moved, e.g. athwartship

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  • each mast is generally placed on the deck, in the middle of the hull in the case of a monohull sailboat or a trimaran, or 5 in the middle of a cross connecting the two hulls in the case of a catamaran, this assembly being carried out rigidly.
  • a mast is mounted fixed or rotating, it is usually retained by a forestay placed at the front which aims to prevent it from tipping backwards, and by stay cables arranged laterally which aim to prevent it from tipping laterally and
  • the object of the invention is to remedy these drawbacks by providing a rigging which makes it possible to avoid the effects of compression on the mast and, consequently, limits the risks of buckling thereof, while 0 being capable of be equipped with a wing that is simple to set up, to reduce, and to maneuver, which constitutes a favorable factor for cruising when the weather conditions change frequently.
  • the rigging it concerns comprises, for each mast, two legs converging upwards, whose lower ends 5 are each articulated on the hull of the sailboat around longitudinal axes and whose upper ends are articulated around longitudinal axes on a crosspiece which connects the two legs, and on which is fixed the mast, the lower end of which is not supported on the hull of the sailboat, means being provided for tilting the mast in the longitudinal plane of the sailboat and for carrying out the longitudinal and transverse adjustment of the position of the foot of the mast in relation to the deck of the sailboat.
  • the mast being mounted not in direct support on the deck or on a crosspiece connecting the two hulls, in the case of a catamaran, is suspended, at a point located substantially above the level of its lower end. This suspended mounting of the mast avoids any compression phenomenon thereon, generally resulting in a buckling phenomenon.
  • the two legs work in simple compression, and transfer this compression to two extremely solid parts of the shell.
  • the mast can be stretched from its fixing point on the cross member to its foot which does not rest on the deck, and which is positioned relative to the hull by mast foot sheets fixed on carts. The mast only flexes above its point of suspension to its summit only, under the action of the force exerted by the wind on the sail.
  • the means for adjusting the inclination or quest for the mast in the longitudinal plane of the sailboat, consist of a cross-member of circular section, on which is pivotally mounted a ring carrying the mast.
  • the ring pivotally mounted on the cross member is equipped with an axis orthogonal to the cross member, and on which is articulated a yoke carrying a couiisseau engaged in a longitudinal slide integral with the front part of the mast .
  • each leg is also articulated around an axis transverse to the sailboat, a connecting rod disposed behind the leg being articulated on the one hand, on the latter and, on the other hand, on the hull of the sailboat, at least one of these two points of articulation being of adjustable position to allow adjustment of the inclination of the leg, the retention of the latter forward carried out by means of a stay, of adjustable length, fixed on the one hand, near the upper end of the leg and, on the other hand, behind the latter, on the hull of the sailboat.
  • Figure 1 is a perspective view of a boat consisting of a catamaran equipped with two masts;
  • Figure 2 is a side view of the boat of Figure 1;
  • Figures 3 and k are two front views, in two positions of the mast;
  • Figure 5 is a detail view and on an enlarged scale of the mounting of the lower end of a leg on the hull of the boat;
  • Figure 6 is a perspective view in detail and on an enlarged scale of the mounting of the mast on the crosspiece connecting the upper ends of the legs.
  • the boat represented in the drawing is a catamaran comprising two hulls 2, connected to each other by bridging, and the rigging of which comprises two masts 3 each equipped with a sail 4.
  • each mast comprises two legs 5.
  • Each leg 5 is articulated at its lower end on the bridge 6 around two axes, namely a longitudinal axis 7 and a transverse axis 8.
  • the two legs 5 converge upwards, and are connected to each other by a cross-member 13 on which their upper ends 14 in the form of a yoke are articulated around longitudinal axes 15.
  • each leg is carried out by means of a connecting rod 16 articulated on the one hand, on the deck of the boat and, on the other hand, on the leg considered, at least one of these two points being adjustable position , to be able to precisely vary the inclination of the leg.
  • the retaining of each leg forwards is carried out by means of a stay 17 arranged behind the leg, fixed near the upper end of the latter and on the bridge.
  • each mast 3 is connected by a sheet system 2 to respectively transverse 25 and longitudinal 26 rails.
  • the first step is to adjust the search for the two legs 5, then to adjust the height of the mast 3 relative to the cross member 13, it being specified that the mast 3 does not rest on the bridge and is suspended at the cross. Then, during the navigation period, it suffices to give the mast the desired inclination either in the transverse plane or in the longitudinal plane by playing on the listening systems 24, 25, 26.
  • FIGS. 2 to 4 respectively show the longitudinal inclination or quest for the masts, an intermediate position of a mast, in the transverse direction, and an inclined position of a mast in FIG. 4. This inclination results, after displacement of the mast foot laterally, from a deformation trapeze formed by the hull of the boat, the two legs 5 and the upper cross member 13.
  • the invention is not limited to the sole embodiment of this rig described above by way of example, on the contrary it embraces all the variant embodiments thereof. It is thus in particular, that the means of adjustment could be different or that this rigging could apply to other types of boat than a catamaran, whose number of masts would also be different without that one goes out to as much within the scope of the invention.

Abstract

The rigging comprises, for each mast (3), two upwardly-converging futtocks (5), the lower ends of which are joined to the hull (2) and are pivotable about longitudinal axes (7), and the upper ends of which are joined to a crossbar linking both futtocks for pivoting about longitudinal axes, and to which is attached the mast (3). The lower end of the mast is unsupported by the boat's hull (2), devices being provided for tilting the mast in the longitudinal plane of the boat and for longitudinally and transversally adjusting the mast heel's position relative to the deck. Said rigging may be used in cruising yachts.

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GREEMENT DE VOILIER SAILING RIGGING
La présente invention a pour objet un gréement de voilier. Dans un voilier, chaque mât est généralement posé sur le pont, au milieu de la coque dans le cas d'un voilier monocoque ou d'un trimaran, ou 5 au milieu d'une traverse reliant les deux coques dans le cas d'un catamaran, ce montage étant effectué de façon rigide. Qu'un mât soit monté fixe ou tournant, il est habituellement retenu par un étai placé à l'avant qui vise à l'empêcher de basculer en arrière, et par des haubans disposés latéralement qui visent à l'empêcher de basculer latéralement etThe present invention relates to a sailboat rigging. In a sailboat, each mast is generally placed on the deck, in the middle of the hull in the case of a monohull sailboat or a trimaran, or 5 in the middle of a cross connecting the two hulls in the case of a catamaran, this assembly being carried out rigidly. Whether a mast is mounted fixed or rotating, it is usually retained by a forestay placed at the front which aims to prevent it from tipping backwards, and by stay cables arranged laterally which aim to prevent it from tipping laterally and
10 en avant. Sous l'action des voiles, le mât a tendance à basculer sous le vent, étant retenu dans son mouvement par l'étai et le hauban situé du côté du vent. L'étai et ce hauban compriment le mât qui subit également une flexion sous l'action directe de la voile. Ces contraintes sont très défavorables car elles engendrent une tendance très importante au10 forward. Under the action of the sails, the mast tends to tip downwind, being retained in its movement by the forestay and the shroud located on the wind side. The forestay and this shroud compress the mast which also undergoes bending under the direct action of the sail. These constraints are very unfavorable because they generate a very significant tendency towards
1. flambage, ce phénomène étant d'autant plus sensible que le mât est plus haut. Il en résulte la nécessité d'utiliser de nombreux autres éléments, tels que barres de flèches, bas haubans, galhaubans, pataras, guignols, tous éléments constitutifs d'un gréement dormant qui est lourd, qui amène du fardage, et qui, en cas de rupture, conduit inévitablement à la destruction 0 du mât. Dans le cas de voiliers de croisière hauturière, il existe souvent plusieurs mâts, tous ces mâts étant susceptibles d'être équipés de voiles devant être réduites pour adapter la voilure à des conditions de navigation difficiles, et équipés pour que les voiles puissent être changées pour être adaptées au mieux aux conditions de vent, nécessitant des manoeuvres 5 fréquentes, et d'autant plus compliquées qu'elles sont effectuées dans des conditions difficiles.1. buckling, this phenomenon being all the more sensitive the higher the mast. This results in the need to use many other elements, such as spreaders, lower shrouds, backstays, backstays, horns, all of which constitute a standing rigging which is heavy, which causes dunnage, and which, in the event rupture, inevitably leads to the destruction 0 of the mast. In the case of offshore cruising sailboats, there are often several masts, all of these masts being capable of being fitted with sails which must be reduced to adapt the sail to difficult sailing conditions, and equipped so that the sails can be changed for be best adapted to wind conditions, requiring frequent maneuvers, and all the more complicated since they are carried out under difficult conditions.
Le but de l'invention est de remédier à ces inconvénients en fournissant un gréement qui permette d'éviter les effets de compression sur Je mât et, par suite, limite les risques de flambage de celui-ci, tout en 0 étant susceptible d'être équipé d'une voilure simple à établir, à réduire, et à manoeuvrer, ce qui constitue un facteur favorable pour la navigation en croisière lorsque les conditions de temps changent fréquemment.The object of the invention is to remedy these drawbacks by providing a rigging which makes it possible to avoid the effects of compression on the mast and, consequently, limits the risks of buckling thereof, while 0 being capable of be equipped with a wing that is simple to set up, to reduce, and to maneuver, which constitutes a favorable factor for cruising when the weather conditions change frequently.
A cet effet, le gréement qu'elle concerne, comporte, pour chaque mât, deux jambes convergentes vers le haut, dont les extrémités inférieures 5 sont chacune articulées sur la coque du voilier autour d'axes longitudinaux et dont les extrémités supérieures sont articulées autour d'axes longitudinaux sur une traverse qui relie les deux jambes, et sur laquelle est fixé le mât, dont l'extrémité inférieure ne prend pas appui sur la coque du voilier, des moyens étant prévus pour réaliser l'inclinaison du mât dans le plan longitudinal du voilier et pour réaliser le réglage longitudinal et transversal de la position du pied du mât par rapport au pont du voilier. Le mât étant monté non pas en appui direct sur le pont ou sur une traverse reliant les deux coques, dans le cas d'un catamaran, est suspendu, en un point situé sensiblement au-dessus du niveau de son extrémité inférieure. Ce montage suspendu du mât évite tout phénomène de compression sur celui-ci, se traduisant généralement par un phénomène de flambage.For this purpose, the rigging it concerns, comprises, for each mast, two legs converging upwards, whose lower ends 5 are each articulated on the hull of the sailboat around longitudinal axes and whose upper ends are articulated around longitudinal axes on a crosspiece which connects the two legs, and on which is fixed the mast, the lower end of which is not supported on the hull of the sailboat, means being provided for tilting the mast in the longitudinal plane of the sailboat and for carrying out the longitudinal and transverse adjustment of the position of the foot of the mast in relation to the deck of the sailboat. The mast being mounted not in direct support on the deck or on a crosspiece connecting the two hulls, in the case of a catamaran, is suspended, at a point located substantially above the level of its lower end. This suspended mounting of the mast avoids any compression phenomenon thereon, generally resulting in a buckling phenomenon.
Au contraire, dans le cas présent, seules les deux jambes travaillent en compression simple, et reportent cette compression sur deux parties extrêmement solides de la coque. Le trapèze constitué par la coque, les deux jambes et la traverse supérieure, étant déformable, il est possible de réaliser une inclinaison latérale du mât soit pour l'incliner du côté du vent pour rechercher un effet de sustentation, soit pour l'incliner sous le vent, pour des raisons de sécurité en vue d'éviter un chavirage de l'embarcation. Il est à noter que le mât peut être tendu depuis son point de fixation sur la traverse jusqu'à son pied qui ne repose pas sur le pont, et qui est positionné par rapport à la coque par des écoutes de pied de mât fixées sur des chariots. Le mât ne fléchit qu'au-dessus de son point de suspension jusqu'à son sommet seulement, sous l'action de la force exercée par le vent sur la voile.On the contrary, in the present case, only the two legs work in simple compression, and transfer this compression to two extremely solid parts of the shell. The trapezoid formed by the hull, the two legs and the upper crossmember, being deformable, it is possible to perform a lateral tilting of the mast either to tilt it on the windward side to seek a lifting effect, or to tilt it under the wind, for safety reasons in order to avoid capsizing the boat. It should be noted that the mast can be stretched from its fixing point on the cross member to its foot which does not rest on the deck, and which is positioned relative to the hull by mast foot sheets fixed on carts. The mast only flexes above its point of suspension to its summit only, under the action of the force exerted by the wind on the sail.
Selon une forme simple de réalisation de l'invention, les moyens de réglage de l'inclinaison ou quête du mât, dans le plan longitudinal du voilier sont constitués par une traverse de section circulaire, sur laquelle est montée pivotante une bague portant le mât.According to a simple embodiment of the invention, the means for adjusting the inclination or quest for the mast, in the longitudinal plane of the sailboat, consist of a cross-member of circular section, on which is pivotally mounted a ring carrying the mast.
Il est ainsi possible d'adapter l'inclinaison longitudinale ou quête du mât aux conditions de navigation, ou au cours des manoeuvres, virement de bord face au vent, en rendant le bateau ardent par inclinaison du mât vers l'arrière, ou empannage, en rendant le bateau mou par inclinaison du mât vers l'avant.It is thus possible to adapt the longitudinal inclination or quest for the mast to the sailing conditions, or during the maneuvers, tack facing the wind, making the boat fiery by tilting the mast backwards, or jibing, making the boat soft by tilting the mast forward.
Conformément à une autre caractéristique de l'invention, la bague montée pivotante sur la traverse est équipée d'un axe orthogonal à la traverse, et sur lequel est articulée une chape portant un couiisseau engagé dans une glissière longitudinale solidaire de la partie avant du mât.According to another characteristic of the invention, the ring pivotally mounted on the cross member is equipped with an axis orthogonal to the cross member, and on which is articulated a yoke carrying a couiisseau engaged in a longitudinal slide integral with the front part of the mast .
Il est ainsi possible de régler la hauteur de suspension du mât sur la traverse, avant de bloquer le mât dans la position verticale souhaitée, par biocage du couiisseau dans la glissière.It is thus possible to adjust the mast suspension height on the crosspiece, before blocking the mast in the desired vertical position, by biocage of the couiisseau in the slide.
Selon une autre caractéristique intéressante de l 'invention, l'extrémité inférieure de chaque jambe est également articulée autour d'un axe transversal au voilier, une bielle disposée en arrière de la jambe étant articulée d'une part, sur celle-ci et, d'autre part, sur la coque du voilier, l'un au moins de ces deux points d'articulation étant de position réglable pour permettre le réglage de l'inclinaison de la jambe, la retenue de celle-ci vers l'avant étant réalisée par l'intermédiaire d'un hauban, de longueur réglable, fixé d'une part, à proximité de l'extrémité supérieure de la jambe et, d'autre part, en arrière de celle-ci, sur la coque du voilier.According to another advantageous characteristic of the invention, the lower end of each leg is also articulated around an axis transverse to the sailboat, a connecting rod disposed behind the leg being articulated on the one hand, on the latter and, on the other hand, on the hull of the sailboat, at least one of these two points of articulation being of adjustable position to allow adjustment of the inclination of the leg, the retention of the latter forward carried out by means of a stay, of adjustable length, fixed on the one hand, near the upper end of the leg and, on the other hand, behind the latter, on the hull of the sailboat.
Il est avantageux de pouvoir régler la quête ou inclinaison des jambes dans le sens longitudinal, ne serait-ce que lors des opérations de démâtage ou pour réaliser des réparations. Le réglage de l'inclinaison des jambes est donné par réglage de la position des biellettes réglables, et réglage de la longueur des deux haubans associés.It is advantageous to be able to adjust the quest or inclination of the legs in the longitudinal direction, if only during dismasting operations or to carry out repairs. The adjustment of the inclination of the legs is given by adjusting the position of the adjustable links, and adjusting the length of the two associated shrouds.
Il est intéressant de noter qu'il n'existe qu'un seul hauban de chaque côté, ce qui facilite le montage de plusieurs mâts sur une même coque, puisque rien ne vient gêner la voile du mât qui est situé devant un autre mât. Une fois réglée l'inclinaison des jambes et la hauteur du mât vis-à-vis de la traverse, il suffit ensuite de régler la position du pied de mât pour l'adapter aux conditions de navigation.It is interesting to note that there is only one guy on each side, which facilitates the mounting of several masts on the same hull, since nothing comes to obstruct the sail of the mast which is located in front of another mast. Once the inclination of the legs and the height of the mast vis-à-vis the cross member have been adjusted, it then suffices to adjust the position of the mast foot to adapt it to the sailing conditions.
De toute façon, l'invention sera bien comprise à l'aide de la description qui suit, en référence aux dessins schématiques annexés représentant, à titre d'exemples, non limitatifs, une forme d'exécution de ce gréement :In any case, the invention will be clearly understood with the aid of the description which follows, with reference to the appended schematic drawings showing, by way of non-limiting examples, an embodiment of this rigging:
Figure 1 est une vue en perspective d'un bateau constitué par un catamaran équipé de deux mâts ;Figure 1 is a perspective view of a boat consisting of a catamaran equipped with two masts;
Figure 2 est une vue de côté du bateau de figure 1 ; Figures 3 et k en sont deux vues de face, dans deux positions du mât ;Figure 2 is a side view of the boat of Figure 1; Figures 3 and k are two front views, in two positions of the mast;
Figure 5 est une vue de détail et à échelle agrandie du montage de l'extrémité inférieure d'une jambe sur la coque du bateau ;Figure 5 is a detail view and on an enlarged scale of the mounting of the lower end of a leg on the hull of the boat;
Figure 6 est une vue en perspective de détail et à échelle agrandie du montage du mât sur la traverse reliant les extrémités supérieures des jambes.Figure 6 is a perspective view in detail and on an enlarged scale of the mounting of the mast on the crosspiece connecting the upper ends of the legs.
L'embarcation représentée au dessin est un catamaran comportant deux coques 2, reliées l'une à l'autre par un pontage, et dont le gréement comprend deux mâts 3 équipés chacun d'une voile 4.The boat represented in the drawing is a catamaran comprising two hulls 2, connected to each other by bridging, and the rigging of which comprises two masts 3 each equipped with a sail 4.
Conformément à la caractéristique essentielle de l'invention, le gréement de chaque mât comprend deux jambes 5. Chaque jambe 5 est articulée à son extrémité inférieure sur le pont 6 autour de deux axes, à savoir un axe longitudinal 7 et un axe transversal 8. A cet effet, sur le pont est fixée une pièce 9 en forme de chape équipée de l'axe transversal 8, sur lequel est articulée une pièce 10, elle-même articulée autour de l'axe longitudinal 7 dans une chape 12 montée à l'extrémité inférieure de la jambe 5. Les deux jambes 5 convergent vers le haut, et sont reliées l'une à l'autre par une traverse 13 sur laquelle leurs extrémités supérieures 14 en forme de chape sont articulées autour d'axes longitudinaux 15. Le réglage dans le sens longitudinal ou quête de chaque jambe est réalisé grâce à une bielle 16 articulée d'une part, sur le pont du bateau et, d'autre part, sur la jambe considérée, l'un au moins de ces deux points étant de position réglable, pour pouvoir précisément faire varier l'inclinaison de la jambe. La retenue de chaque jambe vers l'avant est réalisée par l'intermédiaire d'un hauban 17 disposé en arrière de la jambe, fixé à proximité de l'extrémité supérieure de celle-ci et sur le pont. Sur la traverse 13 qui est de section circulaire est montée articulée une bague 18, dont l'extrémité arrière est équipée d'un axe 19 orthogonal à l'axe de la traverse, et sur lequel est articulée une chape 20 portant un couiisseau 22, engagé de façon réglable dans une glissière 23 longitudinale solidaire de la partie avant du mât 3. A son extrémité inférieure, chaque mât 3 est relié par un système d'écoutes 2 à des rails respectivement transversaux 25 et longitudinaux 26.In accordance with the essential characteristic of the invention, the rigging of each mast comprises two legs 5. Each leg 5 is articulated at its lower end on the bridge 6 around two axes, namely a longitudinal axis 7 and a transverse axis 8. To this end, on the bridge is fixed a piece 9 in the form of a yoke equipped with the transverse axis 8, on which is hinged a part 10, itself hinged around the longitudinal axis 7 in a yoke 12 mounted at the the lower end of the leg 5. The two legs 5 converge upwards, and are connected to each other by a cross-member 13 on which their upper ends 14 in the form of a yoke are articulated around longitudinal axes 15. The adjustment in the longitudinal direction or quest of each leg is carried out by means of a connecting rod 16 articulated on the one hand, on the deck of the boat and, on the other hand, on the leg considered, at least one of these two points being adjustable position , to be able to precisely vary the inclination of the leg. The retaining of each leg forwards is carried out by means of a stay 17 arranged behind the leg, fixed near the upper end of the latter and on the bridge. On the cross-member 13 which is of circular section is hingedly mounted a ring 18, the rear end of which is equipped with an axis 19 orthogonal to the axis of the cross-member, and on which a clevis 20 carrying a couiisseau 22 is articulated, engaged in an adjustable manner in a longitudinal slide 23 secured to the front part of the mast 3. At its lower end, each mast 3 is connected by a sheet system 2 to respectively transverse 25 and longitudinal 26 rails.
En pratique, il est tout d'abord procédé au réglage de la quête des deux jambes 5, puis au réglage en hauteur du mât 3 par rapport à la traverse 13, étant précisé que le mât 3 ne repose pas sur le pont et est suspendu à la traverse. Ensuite, en période de navigation, il suffit de donner au mât l'inclinaison voulue soit dans le plan transversal, soit dans le plan longitudinal en jouant sur les systèmes d'écoute 24, 25, 26. Les figures 2 à 4 montrent respectivement l'inclinaison longitudinale ou quête des mâts, une position intermédiaire d'un mât, dans le sens transversal, et une position inclinée d'un mât à la figure 4. Cette inclinaison résulte, après déplacement du pied de mât latéralement, d'une déformation du trapèze formé par la coque du bateau, les deux jambes 5 et la traverse supérieure 13.In practice, the first step is to adjust the search for the two legs 5, then to adjust the height of the mast 3 relative to the cross member 13, it being specified that the mast 3 does not rest on the bridge and is suspended at the cross. Then, during the navigation period, it suffices to give the mast the desired inclination either in the transverse plane or in the longitudinal plane by playing on the listening systems 24, 25, 26. FIGS. 2 to 4 respectively show the longitudinal inclination or quest for the masts, an intermediate position of a mast, in the transverse direction, and an inclined position of a mast in FIG. 4. This inclination results, after displacement of the mast foot laterally, from a deformation trapeze formed by the hull of the boat, the two legs 5 and the upper cross member 13.
Il est ainsi possible de réaliser très facilement l'inclinaison du mât selon l'orientation souhaitée pour obtenir soit un effet de sustentation, soit au contraire diminuer la prise du vent sur la voile, notamment lors d'un coup de vent, ou encore pour faciliter certaines manoeuvres telles que changements de bord en inclinant le mât soit vers l'avant, soit vers l'arrière.It is thus possible to very easily achieve the inclination of the mast according to the desired orientation to obtain either a lifting effect, or on the contrary reduce the wind catch on the sail, in particular during a gust of wind, or even for facilitate certain maneuvers such as edge changes by tilting the mast either forwards or backwards.
Comme il va de soi, l'invention ne se limite pas à la seule forme d'exécution de ce gréement décrite ci-dessus à titre d'exemple, elle en embrasse au contraire toutes les variantes de réalisation. C'est aini notamment, que les moyens de réglage pourraient être différents ou que ce gréement pourrait s'appliquer à d'autres types d'embarcation qu'un catamaran, dont le nombre de mâts serait également différent sans que l'on sorte pour autant du cadre de l'invention. As it goes without saying, the invention is not limited to the sole embodiment of this rig described above by way of example, on the contrary it embraces all the variant embodiments thereof. It is thus in particular, that the means of adjustment could be different or that this rigging could apply to other types of boat than a catamaran, whose number of masts would also be different without that one goes out to as much within the scope of the invention.

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1.- Gréement de voilier, caractérisé en ce qu'il comporte, pour chaque mât (3), deux jambes (5) convergentes vers le haut, dont les extrémités inférieures sont chacune articulées sur la coque (2) du voilier autour d'axes longitudinaux (7) et dont les extrémités supérieures sont articulées autour d'axes longitudinaux sur une traverse (13) qui relie les deux jambes, et sur laquelle est fixé le mât (3), dont l'extrémité inférieure ne prend pas appui sur la coque (2) du voilier, des moyens étant prévus pour réaliser l'inclinaison du mât dans le plan longitudinal du voilier et pour réaliser le réglage longitudinal et transversal de la position du pied du mât par rapport au pont du voilier.1.- Sailboat rigging, characterized in that it comprises, for each mast (3), two legs (5) converging upwards, the lower ends of which are each articulated on the hull (2) of the sailboat around longitudinal axes (7) and the upper ends of which are articulated around longitudinal axes on a crosspiece (13) which connects the two legs, and on which the mast (3) is fixed, the lower end of which is not supported on the hull (2) of the sailboat, means being provided for making the inclination of the mast in the longitudinal plane of the sailboat and for carrying out the longitudinal and transverse adjustment of the position of the foot of the mast relative to the deck of the sailboat.
2.- Gréement selon la revendication 1, caractérisé en ce que les moyens de réglage de l'inclinaison ou quête du mât, dans le plan longitudinal du voilier sont constitués par une traverse (13) de section circulaire, sur laquelle est montée pivotante une bague (18) portant le mât2. Rigging according to claim 1, characterized in that the means for adjusting the inclination or quest of the mast, in the longitudinal plane of the sailboat are constituted by a cross member (13) of circular section, on which is pivotally mounted a ring (18) carrying the mast
(3).(3).
3.- Gréement selon la revendication 2, caractérisé en ce que la bague (18) montée pivotante sur la traverse est équipée d'un axe (19) orthogonal à la traverse (13), et sur lequel est articulée une chape (20) portant un couiisseau (22) engagé dans une glissière longitudinale (23) solidaire de la partie avant du mât (3).3.- Rigging according to claim 2, characterized in that the ring (18) pivotally mounted on the cross member is equipped with an axis (19) orthogonal to the cross member (13), and on which is articulated a yoke (20) carrying a couiisseau (22) engaged in a longitudinal slide (23) integral with the front part of the mast (3).
4.- Gréement selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 3, caractérisé en ce que l'extrémité inférieure de chaque jambe (5) est également articulée autour d'un axe (8) transversal au voilier, une bielle (16) disposée en arrière de la jambe étant articulée d'une part, sur celle-ci et, d'autre part, sur la coque (2) du voilier, l'un au moins de ces deux points d'articulation étant de position réglable pour permettre le réglage de l'inclinaison de la jambe, la retenue de celle-ci vers l'avant étant réalisée par l'intermédiaire d'un hauban (17), de longueur réglable, fixé d'une part, à proximité de l'extrémité supérieure de la jambe et, d'autre part, en arrière de celle-ci, sur la coque (2) du voilier. 4.- Rigging according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the lower end of each leg (5) is also articulated about an axis (8) transverse to the sailboat, a connecting rod (16) disposed behind the leg being articulated on the one hand, on the latter and, on the other hand, on the hull (2) of the sailboat, at least one of these two articulation points being of adjustable position to allow adjusting the inclination of the leg, the retaining thereof forwards being carried out by means of a stay (17), of adjustable length, fixed on the one hand, near the end upper leg and, secondly, behind it, on the hull (2) of the sailboat.
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