WO2006067289A1 - Device for producing a seal between a rigid boat bottom and inflatable buoyancy providing flanges - Google Patents

Device for producing a seal between a rigid boat bottom and inflatable buoyancy providing flanges Download PDF

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WO2006067289A1
WO2006067289A1 PCT/FR2005/002970 FR2005002970W WO2006067289A1 WO 2006067289 A1 WO2006067289 A1 WO 2006067289A1 FR 2005002970 W FR2005002970 W FR 2005002970W WO 2006067289 A1 WO2006067289 A1 WO 2006067289A1
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Paolo Rista
Denis Juhel
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  • the present invention relates to a device for sealing between the rigid bottom, forming both the floor and the keel of a boat, and the inflatable tubes providing buoyancy, constituting the sides and the bow of the aforesaid boat.
  • RIBs are usually used as an appendage, that is, they support large boats, or for recreation. They allow sailing, paddling or with a motor, depending on the type of use desired. This type of boat does not benefit from a particular mooring, and can be subjected to all the bad weather. It must therefore have good resistance, and especially be particularly tight.
  • the patent FR 2 564 415 describes in particular a sealing device consisting of a slide assembly disposed at the periphery of the inflatable ring and two bearing areas between the inflatable ring and the rigid bottom. The latter extend parallel, and on both sides of the slide assembly, the relative provision between the slide assembly and the two bearing zones being such that, when the inflatable bead is inflated, the pressure exerted on the bearing areas causes a transverse pulling force in the engaged elements of the slide assembly.
  • Patent EP 2 298 945 describes in particular a seal which is clipped into a particular section disposed on the longitudinal edges of the shell, providing the connection between the shell and the inflatable tubes when they are inflated.
  • US Patent 5,943,978 describes in particular a deflatable semi-rigid boat whose rigid portion and the inflatable portion are interconnected by a removable system.
  • the patent FR 2765 855 describes in particular sealing means and removable fastening means between the shell and the inflatable tubes, without particularly detailing the means for sealing.
  • the invention proposes a system ensuring the seal between the inflatable tubes and the rigid part of the boat, this sealing being ensured, even if the inflatable tubes are inflated or not. Moreover, this sealing system allows the user to disassemble and reassemble easily, can be realized quickly.
  • the present invention relates to a device for sealing between the rigid bottom of a boat constituting the bottom and the keel, and the inflatable tubes 4 constituting the bow and the sides of said boat, or sealing between any other element between the bottom and the inflatable tubes, characterized in that said device consists of a seal 6, forming the male part of said device, said seal being attached to the inflatable tubes and s' inserting into a housing forming the female part for this purpose and arranged in the inner part of the hull and the transom, the interlocking of the seal being provided by a pressure.
  • Semi-rigid boats usually consist of a bottom forming the floor and the keel of the boat, and at least one, in general, two inflatable tubes forming the sides and the bow of the boat.
  • the inflatable tubes ensure the buoyancy of the boat.
  • the bottom of the boat can be made of several types of materials, such as wood, aluminum, a composite material consisting of resin and fibers or polypropylene, by way of non-limiting example.
  • the sealing device according to the invention is produced by means of a gasket fixed by gluing, welding or any other suitable fastening means. This seal is inserted in a housing provided for this purpose in the hull of the boat. This seal is attached to the inflatable tubes.
  • the sealing device consists of a seal fixed in the same manner as the first embodiment of the invention, to the tube and which is positioned on the hull.
  • FIG. 1 represents a sectional view of the semi-rigid boat, and more particularly of the connection between the bottom of the boat and the inflatable tubes, according to the first variant;
  • Figure 2 is a sectional representation of the sealing device according to the second embodiment of the invention,
  • Figure 3 is a sectional representation of the sealing device according to the third embodiment.
  • the polypropylene bottom 1 is made by injection molding, which makes it possible to have particular shapes, in particular for the realization of the various embodiments of the sealing device according to the invention.
  • the bottom 1 has on its outer periphery a recess 2 which will allow the insertion of a rail 3, preferably made of aluminum.
  • the bottom 1 of the boat is made by molding, which allows for a housing 5, or a female part, disposed above the recess 2 for the insertion of the rail 3.
  • parts Females or housings 5 can be provided in the bottom of a boat by any other manufacturing method, and for any type of bottom.
  • the female part can also be fixed on the hull by any appropriate type of fixation.
  • the female part 5 has an approximately rectangular shape, as can be seen in Figure 1, but it may be in other forms depending on the shape of the seal 6, or male part that will lodge there.
  • the dimensions of the female part may also be variable, depending on the size of the seal 6 to be inserted.
  • the seal 6 will be glued or welded directly to the inflatable bead 4, so as to be positioned above the housing 5 of the shell 1.
  • the seal 6 according to the invention is not glued to the hull, but the inflatable tube, thus constituting one of its features. Any other type of suitable attachment of the gasket 6 on the tube 4 may be used.
  • the shape of the seal 6 is such that it fits into its housing 5, and therefore can be varied as it is adapted to its housing 5.
  • the dimensions of the seal 6 will also be a function of the size of the housing 5 , thus constituting respectively the male and female parts of the sealing device.
  • the interlocking of the seal makes it possible to seal the boat on which it is arranged.
  • the seal 6 will be made of a conventional material, such as PVC, rubber or santoprene, by way of non-limiting example.
  • the tubes may be inflated by means of air in a conventional manner, or by any other means such as foam, or any other suitable means.
  • the seal 6 is a female part in which is inserted a male part forming part of the hull 1.
  • This male part constitutes the seal 6 d sealing.
  • This then has a hollow where the hull fits, so as to marry during the pressure exerted by the rods 4.
  • the pressure exerted by the strands 4 on the hull 1 is carried out both by the water, outside the boat, and the air or foam contained in the flanges when they are inflated.
  • the third embodiment of the sealing device according to the invention has an intermediate piece 7 between the seal 6 and the tube 4.
  • This piece 7 serves as a support and ensures the attachment of the seal 6 on the inflatable tube 4.
  • This support 7 has a male part in which is inserted the seal 6.
  • the support 7 is fixed by any suitable means to the tube, namely by gluing, welding, by way of non-limiting example.
  • Figure 3 shows a male support which fits into the seal, but it is understood from the description that the support 7 may be female. In this case, it is the seal 6 which will fit into the support 7. It is understood from the light of the description that the device ensuring the seal in the semi-rigid boat can easily be disassembled, even by a non-professional. It suffices to release the pressure exerted on the inflatable rod 4, in particular by taking the boat out of the water and / or by deflating the tube, which then makes it possible to change this inflatable rod 4 in case of deterioration for example.
  • this device is easily removable and reassembled by the owner of the boat facilitates the storage, transport and distribution of this boat, as far as its size is less. Furthermore, the fact that the seal is provided with an inflated or deflated flange keeps the hull dry, even if the buoyancy is not ensured at best.
  • the device according to the invention is simple to implement insofar as it does not require gluing to the hull or the hull.
  • the sealing device can be applied to all shell types.

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The invention relates to a device for producing a seal between a boat rigid bottom (1) forming a bottom and a keel and inflatable flanges (4) forming the prow and sides of said boat, wherein said device is formed by a joint (6) fixed to the inflatable flanges (4) and inserted by pressure into a reception area (5) which is produced therefor and is arranged in the internal part of a hull.

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DISPOSITIF DESTINE A ASSURER LΕTANCHEITE ENTRE LE FOND RIGIDE D'UNE EMBARCATION ET LES BOUDINS GONFLABLES ASSURANT LA FLOTTABILITEDEVICE FOR ENSURING SENANCY BETWEEN THE RIGID BOTTOM OF A BOAT AND INFLATABLE BOLTS PROVIDING FLOATABILITY
La présente invention concerne un dispositif destiné à assurer l'étanchéité entre le fond rigide, formant à ta fois le plancher et la quille d'une embarcation, et les boudins gonflables assurant la flottabilité, constituant les côtés et la proue de la susdite embarcation. Les bateaux semi-rigides sont généralement utilisés en tant qu'annexe, c'est-à-dire qu'ils secondent des bateaux de grande taille, ou pour les loisirs. Ils permettent une navigation à la voile, à la rame ou avec un moteur, selon le type d'utilisation souhaitée. Ce type de bateau ne bénéficie pas d'un amarrage particulier, et peut être soumis à toutes les intempéries. Il doit donc présenter une bonne résistance, et notamment être particulièrement étanche.The present invention relates to a device for sealing between the rigid bottom, forming both the floor and the keel of a boat, and the inflatable tubes providing buoyancy, constituting the sides and the bow of the aforesaid boat. RIBs are usually used as an appendage, that is, they support large boats, or for recreation. They allow sailing, paddling or with a motor, depending on the type of use desired. This type of boat does not benefit from a particular mooring, and can be subjected to all the bad weather. It must therefore have good resistance, and especially be particularly tight.
Ainsi, le brevet FR 2 564 415 décrit notamment un dispositif d'étanchéité constitué d'un assemblage à glissière disposé à la périphérie du boudin gonflable et de deux zones d'appui entre le boudin gonflable et le fond rigide. Ces dernières s'étendent parallèlement, et de part et d'autre de l'assemblage à glissière, la disposition relative entre cet assemblage à glissière et les deux zones d'appui étant telle que, lorsque le boudin gonflable est gonflé, la pression exercée sur les zones d'appui provoque un effort de traction transversal dans les éléments engagés de l'assemblage à glissière.Thus, the patent FR 2 564 415 describes in particular a sealing device consisting of a slide assembly disposed at the periphery of the inflatable ring and two bearing areas between the inflatable ring and the rigid bottom. The latter extend parallel, and on both sides of the slide assembly, the relative provision between the slide assembly and the two bearing zones being such that, when the inflatable bead is inflated, the pressure exerted on the bearing areas causes a transverse pulling force in the engaged elements of the slide assembly.
Le brevet EP 2 298 945 décrit notamment un joint qui se clippe dans un profilé particulier disposé sur les bords longitudinaux de la coque, assurant la liaison entre la coque et les boudins gonflables lorsque ces derniers sont gonflés.Patent EP 2 298 945 describes in particular a seal which is clipped into a particular section disposed on the longitudinal edges of the shell, providing the connection between the shell and the inflatable tubes when they are inflated.
Le brevet US 5 943 978 décrit notamment un bateau semi-rigide dégonflable dont la partie rigide et la partie gonflable sont reliées entre elles par un système démontable. Le brevet FR 2765 855 décrit notamment des moyens d'étanchéité et des moyens de fixation amovibles entre la coque et les boudins gonflables, sans détailler particulièrement les moyens destinés à assurer l'étanchéité.US Patent 5,943,978 describes in particular a deflatable semi-rigid boat whose rigid portion and the inflatable portion are interconnected by a removable system. The patent FR 2765 855 describes in particular sealing means and removable fastening means between the shell and the inflatable tubes, without particularly detailing the means for sealing.
Les dispositifs décrits, même s'ils assurent une bonne étanchéité lorsque les boudins sont gonflés, ne permettent pas à la fois un démontage et un assemblage rapides, tout en assurant l'étanchéité lorsque les boudins sont dégonflés. Afin de remédier à ces divers inconvénients, l'invention propose un système assurant l'étanchéité entre les boudins gonflables et la partie rigide de l'embarcation, cette étanchéité étant assurée, même si les boudins gonflables sont gonflés ou non. Par ailleurs, ce système d'étanchéité permet de la part de son utilisateur un démontage et un remontage facile, pouvant être réalisé rapidement.The devices described, even if they provide a good seal when the tubes are inflated, do not allow both a rapid disassembly and assembly, while ensuring tightness when the tubes are deflated. In order to overcome these various drawbacks, the invention proposes a system ensuring the seal between the inflatable tubes and the rigid part of the boat, this sealing being ensured, even if the inflatable tubes are inflated or not. Moreover, this sealing system allows the user to disassemble and reassemble easily, can be realized quickly.
A cet effet, la présente invention a pour objet un dispositif destiné à assurer l'étanchéité entre le fond rigide d'une embarcation, constituant le fond et la quille, et les boudins gonflables 4 constituant la proue et les côtés de ladite embarcation, ou assurant l'étanchéité entre tout autre élément s'intercalant entre le fond et les boudins gonflables, caractérisé en ce que ledit dispositif est constitué d'un joint 6, formant la partie mâle dudit dispositif, ledit joint étant fixé aux boudins gonflables et s'insérant dans un logement formant la partie femelle destinée à cet effet et aménagée dans la partie interne de la coque ainsi que du tableau arrière, l'emboîtement du joint étant assurée par une pression.To this end, the present invention relates to a device for sealing between the rigid bottom of a boat constituting the bottom and the keel, and the inflatable tubes 4 constituting the bow and the sides of said boat, or sealing between any other element between the bottom and the inflatable tubes, characterized in that said device consists of a seal 6, forming the male part of said device, said seal being attached to the inflatable tubes and s' inserting into a housing forming the female part for this purpose and arranged in the inner part of the hull and the transom, the interlocking of the seal being provided by a pressure.
Les bateaux semi-rigides sont généralement constitués d'un fond formant le plancher et la quille de l'embarcation, et d'au moins un, en général, deux boudins gonflables formant les côtés et la proue de l'embarcation. Les boudins gonflables assurent la flottabilité de l'embarcation. Le fond du bateau peut être réalisé en plusieurs types de matériaux, tel que le bois, l'aluminium, un matériau composite constitué de résine et de fibres ou le polypropylène, à titre d'exemple non limitatif.Semi-rigid boats usually consist of a bottom forming the floor and the keel of the boat, and at least one, in general, two inflatable tubes forming the sides and the bow of the boat. The inflatable tubes ensure the buoyancy of the boat. The bottom of the boat can be made of several types of materials, such as wood, aluminum, a composite material consisting of resin and fibers or polypropylene, by way of non-limiting example.
Lorsque le fond est réalisé en polypropylène, l'utilisation de colle pour assurer la liaison entre les boudins gonflables et le fond de l'embarcation est impossible.When the bottom is made of polypropylene, the use of glue to ensure the connection between the inflatable tubes and the bottom of the boat is impossible.
Selon une première variante de l'invention, le dispositif d'étanchéité selon l'invention est réalisé au moyen d'un joint fixé, par collage, soudage ou tout autre moyen de fixation approprié,. Ce joint s'insère dans un logement prévu à cet effet dans la coque du bateau. Ce joint est fixé aux boudins gonflables. Selon une seconde variante, le dispositif d'étanchéité est constitué d'un joint fixé de la même manière que la première variante de réalisation de l'invention, au tube et qui se positionne sur la carène.According to a first variant of the invention, the sealing device according to the invention is produced by means of a gasket fixed by gluing, welding or any other suitable fastening means. This seal is inserted in a housing provided for this purpose in the hull of the boat. This seal is attached to the inflatable tubes. According to a second variant, the sealing device consists of a seal fixed in the same manner as the first embodiment of the invention, to the tube and which is positioned on the hull.
Selon une troisième variante de réalisation, le joint d'étanchéité n'est pas fixé directement sur le tube gonflable, mais par l'intermédiaire d'un support. On comprendra mieux l'invention en référence aux dessins annexés sur lesquels : la figure 1 représente une vue en coupe du bateau semi-rigide, et plus particulièrement de la liaison entre le fond de l'embarcation et les boudins gonflables, selon la première variante de réalisation, la figure 2 est une représentation en coupe du dispositif d'étanchéité selon la seconde variante de réalisation de l'invention, - la figure 3 est une représentation en coupe du dispositif d'étanchéité selon la troisième de réalisation.According to a third embodiment, the seal is not attached directly to the inflatable tube, but through a support. The invention will be better understood with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which: FIG. 1 represents a sectional view of the semi-rigid boat, and more particularly of the connection between the bottom of the boat and the inflatable tubes, according to the first variant; embodiment, Figure 2 is a sectional representation of the sealing device according to the second embodiment of the invention, - Figure 3 is a sectional representation of the sealing device according to the third embodiment.
Le fond 1 en polypropylène est réalisé par moulage-injection, ce qui permet d'avoir des formes particulières, notamment pour la réalisation des différentes variantes de réalisation du dispositif d'étanchéité selon l'invention. Ainsi, le fond 1 présente sur sa périphérie externe un décrochement 2 qui va permettre l'insertion d'un rail 3, réalisé préférentiellement en aluminium.The polypropylene bottom 1 is made by injection molding, which makes it possible to have particular shapes, in particular for the realization of the various embodiments of the sealing device according to the invention. Thus, the bottom 1 has on its outer periphery a recess 2 which will allow the insertion of a rail 3, preferably made of aluminum.
Ce rail 3 permet la liaison du fond 1 de l'embarcation avec le boudin gonflable 4. Ce type de fixation est connu et ne fait pas l'objet de la présente invention et ne sera donc pas plus détaillé. Selon une première variante de réalisation, le fond 1 du bateau est réalisé par moulage, ce qui permet de réaliser un logement 5, ou une partie femelle, disposé au-dessus du décrochement 2 permettant l'insertion du rail 3. Cependant, des parties femelles ou logements 5 peuvent être prévus dans le fond d'une embarcation par n'importe quel autre procédé de fabrication, et pour n'importe quel type de fond. La partie femelle peut également être fixée sur la carène par tout type de fixation approprié.This rail 3 allows the connection of the bottom 1 of the boat with the inflatable bead 4. This type of attachment is known and is not the subject of the present invention and will not be more detailed. According to a first embodiment, the bottom 1 of the boat is made by molding, which allows for a housing 5, or a female part, disposed above the recess 2 for the insertion of the rail 3. However, parts Females or housings 5 can be provided in the bottom of a boat by any other manufacturing method, and for any type of bottom. The female part can also be fixed on the hull by any appropriate type of fixation.
La partie femelle 5 a une forme approximativement rectangulaire, comme on peut le voir sur la figure 1 , mais elle pourra se présenter sous d'autres formes en fonction de la forme du joint 6, ou partie mâle qui s'y logera. Les dimensions de la partie femelle pourront également être variables, selon la taille du joint 6 qui doit s'y insérer.The female part 5 has an approximately rectangular shape, as can be seen in Figure 1, but it may be in other forms depending on the shape of the seal 6, or male part that will lodge there. The dimensions of the female part may also be variable, depending on the size of the seal 6 to be inserted.
Pour réaliser les deux premières variantes de réalisation de l'invention, le joint 6 sera collé ou soudé directement sur le boudin gonflable 4, de manière à être positionné au-dessus du logement 5 de la coque 1. Le joint 6 selon l'invention n'est pas collé à la carène, mais au tube gonflable, constituant ainsi une de ses particularités. Tout autre type de fixation appropriée du joint 6 sur le tube 4 pourra être utilisée.To achieve the first two embodiments of the invention, the seal 6 will be glued or welded directly to the inflatable bead 4, so as to be positioned above the housing 5 of the shell 1. The seal 6 according to the invention is not glued to the hull, but the inflatable tube, thus constituting one of its features. Any other type of suitable attachment of the gasket 6 on the tube 4 may be used.
La forme du joint 6 est telle qu'elle s'imbrique dans son logement 5, et de ce fait peut être diverse tant qu'elle est adaptée à son logement 5. Les dimensions du joint 6 seront également fonction de la taille du logement 5, constituant ainsi respectivement les parties mâle et femelle du dispositif d'étanchéité. L'emboîtement du joint permet d'assurer l'étanchéité de l'embarcation sur laquelle il est disposé. Le joint 6 sera réalisé en une matière classique, telle que le PVC, le caoutchouc ou le santoprène, à titre d'exemple non limitatif.The shape of the seal 6 is such that it fits into its housing 5, and therefore can be varied as it is adapted to its housing 5. The dimensions of the seal 6 will also be a function of the size of the housing 5 , thus constituting respectively the male and female parts of the sealing device. The interlocking of the seal makes it possible to seal the boat on which it is arranged. The seal 6 will be made of a conventional material, such as PVC, rubber or santoprene, by way of non-limiting example.
Les boudins peuvent être gonflés au moyen d'air de façon classique, ou de tout autre moyen telle que de la mousse, ou n'importe quel autre moyen adapté. Quand le bateau est à l'eau, même si les boudins sont dégonflés, la pression de l'eau assure l'assemblage du boudin avec la carène, via le joint.The tubes may be inflated by means of air in a conventional manner, or by any other means such as foam, or any other suitable means. When the boat is in the water, even if the flanges are deflated, the pressure of the water ensures the assembly of the flange with the hull, via the seal.
Selon la seconde variante de réalisation du dispositif d'étanchéité, représenté à la figure 2, le joint 6 constitue une partie femelle dans laquelle vient s'insérer une partie mâle faisant partie intégrante de la carène 1. Cette partie mâle constitue le joint 6 d'étanchéité. Celui-ci présente alors un creux où s'insère la carène, de manière à l'épouser lors de la pression exercée par les boudins 4.According to the second embodiment of the sealing device, shown in Figure 2, the seal 6 is a female part in which is inserted a male part forming part of the hull 1. This male part constitutes the seal 6 d sealing. This then has a hollow where the hull fits, so as to marry during the pressure exerted by the rods 4.
La pression exercée par les boudins 4 sur la carène 1 est réalisée à la fois par l'eau, à l'extérieur de l'embarcation, et l'air ou la mousse contenus dans les boudins lorsque ceux-ci sont gonflés.The pressure exerted by the strands 4 on the hull 1 is carried out both by the water, outside the boat, and the air or foam contained in the flanges when they are inflated.
La troisième variante de réalisation du dispositif d'étanchéité selon l'invention présente une pièce intermédiaire 7 entre le joint 6 et le tube 4. Cette pièce 7 sert de support et assure la fixation du joint 6 sur le tube gonflable 4. Ce support 7 présente une partie mâle dans laquelle vient s'insérer le joint 6. Le support 7 est fixé par tout moyen approprié au tube, à savoir par collage, soudure, à titre d'exemple non limitatif.The third embodiment of the sealing device according to the invention has an intermediate piece 7 between the seal 6 and the tube 4. This piece 7 serves as a support and ensures the attachment of the seal 6 on the inflatable tube 4. This support 7 has a male part in which is inserted the seal 6. The support 7 is fixed by any suitable means to the tube, namely by gluing, welding, by way of non-limiting example.
La figure 3 représente un support mâle qui vient s'emboîter dans le joint, mais on comprend à la lumière de la description que le support 7 peut être femelle. Dans ce cas, c'est le joint 6 qui viendra s'emboîter dans le support 7. On comprend bien à la lumière de la description que le dispositif assurant l'étanchéité dans le bateau semi-rigide peut facilement être démonté, même par un non-professionnel. Il suffit en effet de relâcher la pression exercée sur le boudin gonflable 4, notamment en sortant le bateau de l'eau et/ou en dégonflant le tube, ce qui permet alors de changer ce boudin gonflable 4 en cas de détérioration par exemple.Figure 3 shows a male support which fits into the seal, but it is understood from the description that the support 7 may be female. In this case, it is the seal 6 which will fit into the support 7. It is understood from the light of the description that the device ensuring the seal in the semi-rigid boat can easily be disassembled, even by a non-professional. It suffices to release the pressure exerted on the inflatable rod 4, in particular by taking the boat out of the water and / or by deflating the tube, which then makes it possible to change this inflatable rod 4 in case of deterioration for example.
Le fait que ce dispositif soit facilement démontable et remontable par le propriétaire du bateau facilite le stockage, le transport et la distribution de ce bateau, dans la mesure où son encombrement est moindre. Par ailleurs, le fait que l'étanchéité soit assurée avec un boudin gonflé ou dégonflé permet de maintenir la coque du bateau au sec, même si la flottabilité n'est pas assurée au mieux.The fact that this device is easily removable and reassembled by the owner of the boat facilitates the storage, transport and distribution of this boat, as far as its size is less. Furthermore, the fact that the seal is provided with an inflated or deflated flange keeps the hull dry, even if the buoyancy is not ensured at best.
De plus, le dispositif selon l'invention est simple à mettre en œuvre dans la mesure où il ne nécessite pas de collage à la carène, ou à la coque. Bien que l'invention ait été décrite avec une coque en polypropylène réalisée par moulage, le dispositif assurant l'étanchéité peut être appliqué à tous les types de coque.In addition, the device according to the invention is simple to implement insofar as it does not require gluing to the hull or the hull. Although the invention has been described with a molded polypropylene shell, the sealing device can be applied to all shell types.
Bien que l'invention ait également été décrite avec des moyens de réalisation particuliers, elle comprend tous les équivalents techniques des moyens décrits. Although the invention has also been described with particular embodiments, it includes all the technical equivalents of the means described.

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1. Dispositif destiné à assurer l'étanchéité entre le fond rigide 1 d'une embarcation, constituant le fond et la quille, et les boudins gonflables 4 constituant la proue et les côtés de ladite embarcation, caractérisé en ce que ledit dispositif est constitué d'un joint 6, formant la partie mâle dudit dispositif, ledit joint 6 étant fixé aux boudins gonflables 4 et s'insérant dans un logement 5 formant la partie femelle destinée à cet effet et aménagée dans la partie interne de la coque ainsi que du tableau arrière, l'insertion du joint 6 étant assurée par une pression.1. Apparatus for sealing between the rigid bottom 1 of a boat constituting the bottom and the keel, and the inflatable tubes 4 constituting the bow and the sides of said boat, characterized in that said device consists of a seal 6, forming the male part of said device, said seal 6 being attached to the inflatable tubes 4 and inserted into a housing 5 forming the female part intended for this purpose and arranged in the inner part of the shell and the table rear, the insertion of the seal 6 being provided by a pressure.
2. Dispositif destiné à assurer l'étanchéité entre le fond rigide 1 d'une embarcation, constituant le fond et la quille, et les boudins gonflables 4 constituant la proue et les côtés de ladite embarcation, caractérisé en ce que ledit dispositif est constitué d'un joint 6, fixé directement sur le tube gonflable 4, et formant une partie femelle où vient s'insérer une partie mâle faisant partie intégrante de la carène 1 , de manière à ce que le joint 6 épouse la carène 1.2. Device for sealing between the rigid bottom 1 of a boat constituting the bottom and the keel, and the inflatable tubes 4 constituting the bow and the sides of said boat, characterized in that said device consists of a seal 6, attached directly to the inflatable tube 4, and forming a female part which is inserted into a male part forming an integral part of the hull 1, so that the seal 6 matches the hull 1.
3. Dispositif destiné à assurer l'étanchéité entre le fond rigide 1 d'une embarcation, constituant le fond et la quille, et les boudins gonflables 4 constituant la proue et les côtés de ladite embarcation, caractérisé en ce que ledit joint 6 est fixé au tube gonflable 4 par l'intermédiaire d'un support 7.3. Apparatus for sealing between the rigid bottom 1 of a boat constituting the bottom and the keel, and the inflatable tubes 4 constituting the bow and the sides of said boat, characterized in that said seal 6 is fixed to the inflatable tube 4 via a support 7.
4. Dispositif selon la revendication 4, caractérisé en ce que ledit support 7 constitue la partie, mâle ou femelle, dans laquelle vient se positionner le joint 6.4. Device according to claim 4, characterized in that said support 7 constitutes the part, male or female, in which is positioned the seal 6.
5. Dispositif selon l'une des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce que la pression s'exerce aussi bien sur les boudins 4 gonflés que dégonflés.5. Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the pressure is exerted as well on the flanges 4 inflated and deflated.
6. Dispositif selon l'une des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce que la pression vient de l'air ou de la mousse présents dans les boudins6. Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the pressure comes from the air or foam present in the tubes
4, et/ou de l'eau entourant l'embarcation.4, and / or water surrounding the boat.
7. Dispositif selon l'une des revendications 1, 2, 5 ou 6, caractérisé en ce que le joint 6 est fixé au moyen de colle sur le boudin gonflable 4. 7. Device according to one of claims 1, 2, 5 or 6, characterized in that the seal 6 is fixed by means of glue on the inflatable ring 4.
8. Dispositif selon l'une des revendications 1 , 2, 5 ou 6, caractérisé en ce que le joint 6 est fixé au boudin gonflable 4 au moyen d'une soudure.8. Device according to one of claims 1, 2, 5 or 6, characterized in that the seal 6 is attached to the inflatable ring 4 by means of a weld.
9. Bateau pneumatique semi-rigide constitué d'une partie rigide 1 formant le plancher et la quille et d'au moins un boudin gonflable 4 formant la proue et les côtés dudit bateau selon la revendication 1 , caractérisé en ce qu'il est muni d'un dispositif d'étanchéité constitué d'un joint 6, fixé aux boudins gonflables 4 et qui s'insère dans un logement 5 destiné à cet effet et aménagé dans la partie interne du fond 1 qui vient en contact avec les boudins gonflables 4, la mise en place du joint 6 étant assurée par une pression.9. Semi-rigid inflatable boat consisting of a rigid part 1 forming the floor and the keel and at least one inflatable bead 4 forming the bow and the sides of said boat according to claim 1, characterized in that it is provided with a sealing device consisting of a seal 6 attached to the inflatable tubes 4 and which fits into a housing 5 intended for this purpose and arranged in the inner part of the bottom 1 which comes into contact with the inflatable tubes 4 , the establishment of the seal 6 being provided by a pressure.
10. Bateau pneumatique semi-rigide constitué d'une partie rigide 1 formant le plancher et la quille et d'au moins un boudin gonflable 4 formant la proue et les côtés dudit bateau selon la revendication 2, caractérisé en ce qu'il est muni d'un dispositif d'étanchéité constitué d'un joint 6 formant une partie femelle où vient s'insérer une partie mâle faisant partie intégrante de la carène 1 , de manière à ce que le joint 6 épouse la carène 1 et assure l'étanchéité grâce à l'emboîtement avec ou sans pression des boudins.10. Semi-rigid inflatable boat consisting of a rigid part 1 forming the floor and the keel and at least one inflatable tube 4 forming the bow and the sides of said boat according to claim 2, characterized in that it is provided with a sealing device consisting of a seal 6 forming a female part which is inserted into a male part forming an integral part of the hull 1, so that the gasket 6 matches the hull 1 and seals thanks to the interlocking with or without pressure of the tubes.
11. Bateau pneumatique semi-rigide constitué d'une partie rigide 1 formant le plancher et la quille et d'au moins un boudin gonflable 4 formant la proue et les côtés dudit bateau selon la revendication 9,caractérisé en ce qu'il est muni d'un dispositif d'étanchéité constitué d'une structure intermédiaire 7, mâle ou femelle, collée au tube gonflable 4, et accueillant le joint 6. 11. Semi-rigid inflatable boat consisting of a rigid part 1 forming the floor and the keel and at least one inflatable bead 4 forming the bow and the sides of said boat according to claim 9, characterized in that it is provided with a sealing device consisting of an intermediate structure 7, male or female, glued to the inflatable tube 4, and accommodating the gasket 6.
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