WO2006097582A1 - Bi-directional vehicle towed by a kite - Google Patents

Bi-directional vehicle towed by a kite Download PDF

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WO2006097582A1
WO2006097582A1 PCT/FR2005/000647 FR2005000647W WO2006097582A1 WO 2006097582 A1 WO2006097582 A1 WO 2006097582A1 FR 2005000647 W FR2005000647 W FR 2005000647W WO 2006097582 A1 WO2006097582 A1 WO 2006097582A1
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B62—LAND VEHICLES FOR TRAVELLING OTHERWISE THAN ON RAILS
    • B62B—HAND-PROPELLED VEHICLES, e.g. HAND CARTS OR PERAMBULATORS; SLEDGES
    • B62B15/00—Other sledges; Ice boats or sailing sledges
    • B62B15/001—Other sledges; Ice boats or sailing sledges propelled by sails
    • B62B15/004—Other sledges; Ice boats or sailing sledges propelled by sails having wheels
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B63—SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS; RELATED EQUIPMENT
    • B63H—MARINE PROPULSION OR STEERING
    • B63H8/00—Sail or rigging arrangements specially adapted for water sports boards, e.g. for windsurfing or kitesurfing
    • B63H8/10—Kite-sails; Kite-wings; Control thereof; Safety means therefor

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  • the present invention relates to the field of vehicles intended to be towed by means of a kite. DESCRIPTION OF THE PRIOR ART
  • the pilot In the first category called "mountain boards", the pilot is standing on the vehicle that looks like a big skateboard, the body substantially oriented perpendicular to the trajectory. This posture is favorable to the proper handling of the kite and allows to roll indifferently in both directions; however, it requires a constant search for balance.
  • the vehicle intended to be towed by a kite is remarkable in that it has two aligned steered wheels and a non-steered offset wheel and whose axis of rotation is located on the median plane of the centers. two-wheel steering.
  • a seat and a control pedals are attached to the vehicle frame so that the pilot has a sitting position, close to the ground, and a body orientation perpendicular to the path of the vehicle.
  • Figure 1 is a schematic drawing in perspective view from above of a vehicle according to the invention.
  • FIG. 2 is a schematic top view of a vehicle according to the invention. DESCRIPTION OF A PREFERRED EMBODIMENT:
  • the referenced vehicle (A) intended to be towed by a kite has a frame (1) on which are fixed two aligned steering wheels (2) and a non-steering wheel (3) offset and whose Rotation tax is confused in plan view with the referenced mediator (M) of the segment connecting the two steering wheels (2).
  • a pedal (4) allows to act on the orientation of the steering wheel (2) by means of connecting rods (5).
  • the chassis (1) is adapted to receive a seat (6) arranged such that the driver referenced P is seated perpendicular to the referenced trajectory (T).
  • An action of the feet on the pedal (4) varies symmetrically the orientation of the wheels
  • the vehicle moves in the referenced direction (D) as a result of a referenced pull (F) of the kite's wires.
  • an action of the toes on the pedal (4) orients the wheels (2) so that the vehicle is moving towards the front of the driver.
  • an action of the heels on the pedal (4) orients the wheels (2) so that the vehicle is moving towards the rear of the driver.
  • the frame will be made of stainless steel, and the seat will be made of synthetic textile.
  • the vehicle may be able to move on water, snow or ice by respectively replacing the wheels with floats, skis or ice skates.
  • the vehicle according to the invention is more particularly intended to be towed by a kite with two or four son, controlled by handles or by a control bar.

Abstract

The invention concerns a vehicle (A) designed to be towed by a kite. It consists of a chassis (1) whereon are fixed two aligned steering wheels (2) and an offset non-steering wheel (3) whereof the axis of rotation merges in plan view with the right bisector (M) of the segment linking the two steering wheels (2). It comprises a pedal mechanism (4) enabling the steering wheels (2) to be steered via connecting rods (5) so that the steering wheels are symmetrically steered relative to the right bisector (M). The seat (6) as well as the pedal mechanism (4) are arranged such that the pilot is seated close to the ground, perpendicularly to the trajectory, providing both for a stable and convenient position for controlling the kite.

Description

VEHICULE BIDIRECTIONNEL TRACTÉ PAR UN CERF-VOLANT DOMAINE D'APPLICATION DE L'INVENTION BIDIRECTIONAL VEHICLE TRACTED BY A KETTLE RING APPLICATION FIELD OF THE INVENTION
La présente invention a trait au domaine des véhicules destinés à être tractés au moyen d'un cerf volant. DESCRIPTION DE L'ART ANTÉRIEURThe present invention relates to the field of vehicles intended to be towed by means of a kite. DESCRIPTION OF THE PRIOR ART
II existe actuellement deux types de véhicules destinés à être tractés par un cerf-volant. Plus exactement, le pilote manœuvre un cerf-volant de traction et le véhicule porte le pilote.There are currently two types of vehicles intended to be towed by a kite. More exactly, the pilot maneuvers a traction kite and the vehicle carries the pilot.
Dans la première catégorie dénommée « mountain boards », le pilote est debout sur le véhicule qui ressemble à une grosse planche à roulettes, le corps sensiblement orienté perpendiculairement à la trajectoire. Cette posture est favorable au bon maniement du cerf- volant et permet de rouler indifféremment dans les deux sens ; cependant elle nécessite une constante recherche d'équilibre.In the first category called "mountain boards", the pilot is standing on the vehicle that looks like a big skateboard, the body substantially oriented perpendicular to the trajectory. This posture is favorable to the proper handling of the kite and allows to roll indifferently in both directions; however, it requires a constant search for balance.
Dans la deuxième catégorie dénommée « buggys », le pilote est assis sur le véhicule qui s'apparente à un char à voile, le corps sensiblement orienté face à la trajectoire. Cette posture est très stable mais peu ergonomique car le haut du corps est souvent vrillé pour permettre le pilotage du cerf-volant. DESCRIPTION DE L'INVENTION :In the second category called "buggies", the pilot sits on the vehicle that is similar to a sand yacht, the body substantially facing the trajectory. This posture is very stable but not ergonomic because the upper body is often twisted to allow the steering of the kite. DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Partant de cet état de fait, le demandeur a mené des recherches sur une configuration de véhicule destiné à être tracté au moyen d'un cerf volant susceptible de résoudre les inconvénients que présentent les véhicules existantsOn the basis of this fact, the applicant has conducted research on a vehicle configuration intended to be towed by means of a kite capable of overcoming the drawbacks of existing vehicles.
Ces recherches ont abouti à la conception et à la réalisation d'un véhicule avantageusement hybride entre les deux catégories citées plus haut.This research has led to the design and realization of a hybrid advantageously hybrid vehicle between the two categories mentioned above.
Selon l'invention, le véhicule destiné à être tracté par un cerf-volant est remarquable en ce qu'il possède deux roues directrices alignées et une roue non-directrice déportée et dont l'axe de rotation est situé sur le plan médiateur des centres des deux roues directrices.According to the invention, the vehicle intended to be towed by a kite is remarkable in that it has two aligned steered wheels and a non-steered offset wheel and whose axis of rotation is located on the median plane of the centers. two-wheel steering.
Toujours selon l'invention, un siège et un pédalier de commande sont assujettis au châssis du véhicule de telle sorte que le pilote ait une position assise, proche du sol, et une orientation du corps perpendiculaire à la trajectoire du véhicule.Still according to the invention, a seat and a control pedals are attached to the vehicle frame so that the pilot has a sitting position, close to the ground, and a body orientation perpendicular to the path of the vehicle.
Toujours pour optimiser la stabilité de l'ensemble formé par le pilote et son véhicule, ainsi que le confort du pilote, le demandeur a mené des recherches qui ont abouti à la définition de caractéristiques de mise en œuvre qui seront décrites ci-après.Still to optimize the stability of the assembly formed by the pilot and his vehicle, as well as the comfort of the pilot, the applicant has conducted research that has resulted in the definition of implementation characteristics which will be described below.
En effet, les concepts fondamentaux de l'invention venant d'être exposés ci-dessus dans leur forme la plus élémentaire, d'autres détails et caractéristiques ressortiront plus clairement à la lecture de la description qui suit et ce, en regard des dessins annexés, donnant à titre d'exemple non-limitatif, un mode de réalisation d'un véhicule destiné à être tracté au moyen d'un cerf volant conforme à l'invention. BREVE DESCRIPTION DES DESSINS :Indeed, since the basic concepts of the invention have been explained above in their most basic form, other details and characteristics will emerge more clearly on reading the description which follows, with reference to the appended drawings. , giving by way of non-limiting example, an embodiment of a vehicle intended to be towed by means of a kite according to the invention. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS:
La figure 1 est un dessin schématique en vue en perspective de dessus d'un véhicule conforme à l'invention.Figure 1 is a schematic drawing in perspective view from above of a vehicle according to the invention.
La figure 2 est un dessin schématique en vue de dessus d'un véhicule conforme à l'invention. DESCRIPTION D'UN MODE DE RÉALISATION PRÉFÉRÉ :Figure 2 is a schematic top view of a vehicle according to the invention. DESCRIPTION OF A PREFERRED EMBODIMENT:
En référence à ces dessins, le véhicule référencé (A) destiné à être tracté par un cerf-volant possède un châssis (1) sur lequel sont fixées deux roues directrices (2) alignées et une roue non- directrice (3) déportée et dont Taxe de rotation est confondu en vue en plan avec la médiatrice référencée (M) du segment reliant les deux roues directrices (2). Conformément à Tinvention et selon le mode de réalisation illustré, un pédalier (4) permet d'agir sur l'orientation des roue directrices (2) par l'intermédiaire de bielles (5).Referring to these drawings, the referenced vehicle (A) intended to be towed by a kite has a frame (1) on which are fixed two aligned steering wheels (2) and a non-steering wheel (3) offset and whose Rotation tax is confused in plan view with the referenced mediator (M) of the segment connecting the two steering wheels (2). According to the invention and according to the illustrated embodiment, a pedal (4) allows to act on the orientation of the steering wheel (2) by means of connecting rods (5).
Toujours conformément à l'invention, le châssis (1) est adapté à recevoir un siège (6) disposé de telle sorte que le pilote référencé P est assis perpendiculairement à la trajectoire référencée (T). Une action des pieds sur le pédalier (4) fait varier symétriquement l'orientation des rouesStill in accordance with the invention, the chassis (1) is adapted to receive a seat (6) arranged such that the driver referenced P is seated perpendicular to the referenced trajectory (T). An action of the feet on the pedal (4) varies symmetrically the orientation of the wheels
(2) par rapport à la médiatrice (M).(2) with respect to the mediator (M).
Comme illustré dans la figure 2, le véhicule se déplace dans le sens référencé (D) en résultat à une traction référencée (F) des fils du cerf-volant.As illustrated in FIG. 2, the vehicle moves in the referenced direction (D) as a result of a referenced pull (F) of the kite's wires.
Il découle de la position du pilote et de la disposition des roues (2) et (3) que le véhicule peut aussi de se déplacer en sens inverse du sens D si la traction des fils est orientée symétriquement au sensIt follows from the position of the pilot and the arrangement of the wheels (2) and (3) that the vehicle can also move in the opposite direction of the direction D if the traction of the wires is oriented symmetrically to the direction
(F) par rapport à la médiatrice (M).(F) with respect to the mediator (M).
Selon le mode de réalisation proposé à titre non-limitatif aux figures 1 et 2, une action des pointes de pied sur le pédalier (4) oriente les roues (2) de sorte que le véhicule se dirige vers l'avant du pilote. Au contraire, une action des talons sur le pédalier (4) oriente les roues (2) de sorte que le véhicule se dirige vers l'arrière du pilote.According to the embodiment proposed in a non-limiting manner to Figures 1 and 2, an action of the toes on the pedal (4) orients the wheels (2) so that the vehicle is moving towards the front of the driver. On the contrary, an action of the heels on the pedal (4) orients the wheels (2) so that the vehicle is moving towards the rear of the driver.
Ce comportement de Ia commande de direction est préféré car il imite le comportement d'une planche à roulettes, ce qui permet à un pilote novice d'intégrer plus rapidement le maniement du véhicule. A titre d'exemple non-limitatif, le châssis sera réalisé en acier inoxydable, et le siège sera réalisé en textile synthétique.This behavior of the steering control is preferred because it mimics the behavior of a skateboard, which allows a novice driver to integrate more quickly the handling of the vehicle. As a non-limiting example, the frame will be made of stainless steel, and the seat will be made of synthetic textile.
Dans une variante non représentée, le véhicule peut être capable de se déplacer sur l'eau, la neige ou la glace en remplaçant respectivement les roues par des flotteurs, des skis ou des patins à glace. Le véhicule selon l'invention est plus particulièrement destiné à être tracté par un cerf- volant à deux ou quatre fils, piloté par des poignées ou par une barre de contrôle. In a variant not shown, the vehicle may be able to move on water, snow or ice by respectively replacing the wheels with floats, skis or ice skates. The vehicle according to the invention is more particularly intended to be towed by a kite with two or four son, controlled by handles or by a control bar.

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1) Véhicule destiné à être tracté par un cerf-volant caractérisé en ce qu'il possède un châssis (1) sur lequel sont fixées deux roues directrices (2) alignées et une roue non-directrice (3) déportée et dont l'axe de rotation est confondu en vue en plan avec la médiatrice (M) du segment reliant les deux roues directrices (2).1) Vehicle intended to be towed by a kite characterized in that it has a frame (1) on which are fixed two aligned steering wheels (2) and a non-steering wheel (3) offset and whose axis rotation is confused in plan view with the mediator (M) of the segment connecting the two steering wheels (2).
2) Véhicule selon la revendication 1 caractérisé en ce qu'un pédalier (4) permet d'agir sur l'orientation des roue directrices (2) par l'intermédiaire de bielles (5) de sorte que les roues directrices s1 orientent symétriquement par rapport à la médiatrice (M).2) Vehicle according to claim 1 characterized in that a pedal (4) allows to act on the orientation of the steering wheel (2) by means of connecting rods (5) so that the steering wheels 1 orient symmetrically relative to the mediator (M).
3) Véhicule selon la revendication 1 ou la revendication 2 caractérisé en ce que son châssis (1) est adapté à recevoir un siège (6) disposé de telle sorte que le pilote est assis perpendiculairement à la trajectoire.3) A vehicle according to claim 1 or claim 2 characterized in that its frame (1) is adapted to receive a seat (6) arranged such that the pilot sits perpendicular to the trajectory.
4) Véhicule selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes caractérisé en ce qu'une action des pointes de pied sur le pédalier (4) entraîne un changement de direction vers l'avant du pilote. 5) Véhicule selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes caractérisé en ce qu'une action des talons sur le pédalier (4) entraîne un changement de direction vers l'arrière du pilote.4) A vehicle according to any one of the preceding claims characterized in that an action of the toes on the pedal (4) causes a change of direction towards the front of the driver. 5) A vehicle according to any one of the preceding claims characterized in that an action of the heels on the pedal (4) causes a change of direction towards the rear of the pilot.
6) Véhicule selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes caractérisé en ce que le châssis (1) est en acier inoxydable. 7) Véhicule selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes caractérisé en ce que les roues sont remplacées par des flotteurs.6) Vehicle according to any one of the preceding claims characterized in that the frame (1) is made of stainless steel. 7) Vehicle according to any one of the preceding claims characterized in that the wheels are replaced by floats.
8) Véhicule selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes caractérisé en ce que les roues sont remplacées par des skis.8) Vehicle according to any one of the preceding claims characterized in that the wheels are replaced by skis.
9) Véhicule selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes caractérisé en ce que les roues sont remplacées par des patins à glace. 9) Vehicle according to any one of the preceding claims characterized in that the wheels are replaced by ice skates.
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GB2293581A (en) * 1994-12-09 1996-04-03 Robert James Paul Orme Leisure vehicle for use on land, water or snow.
FR2776977A1 (en) * 1998-04-02 1999-10-01 Francois Carre Trolly for use with a sail or a kite for land yachting
FR2808758A1 (en) * 2000-05-10 2001-11-16 Yvan Christian Azzoni Wind propelled three wheeled terrestrial vehicle comprises platform chassis with recess for steering stiffness adjustment, molded steering lever arm and steering arm with molded boss for positioning steering pivot
CA2326458A1 (en) * 2000-12-01 2002-06-01 Michel Lavoie Winter ice and snow wind surfing sail powered iceboat convertible to water sailing catamaran
WO2004011109A1 (en) * 2002-07-25 2004-02-05 David Stratton Kite board

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US4991861A (en) * 1987-04-03 1991-02-12 Carn Rozenn M F Coaster vehicle having front and rear steerable wheels
GB2293581A (en) * 1994-12-09 1996-04-03 Robert James Paul Orme Leisure vehicle for use on land, water or snow.
DE29516143U1 (en) * 1995-10-11 1996-02-01 Werner Rudi Stunt kite towed two-wheeled vehicle
FR2776977A1 (en) * 1998-04-02 1999-10-01 Francois Carre Trolly for use with a sail or a kite for land yachting
FR2808758A1 (en) * 2000-05-10 2001-11-16 Yvan Christian Azzoni Wind propelled three wheeled terrestrial vehicle comprises platform chassis with recess for steering stiffness adjustment, molded steering lever arm and steering arm with molded boss for positioning steering pivot
CA2326458A1 (en) * 2000-12-01 2002-06-01 Michel Lavoie Winter ice and snow wind surfing sail powered iceboat convertible to water sailing catamaran
WO2004011109A1 (en) * 2002-07-25 2004-02-05 David Stratton Kite board

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