WO2011124728A1 - Dispositif flottant doté d'un périmètre fermé - Google Patents

Dispositif flottant doté d'un périmètre fermé Download PDF

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WO2011124728A1
WO2011124728A1 PCT/ES2010/070221 ES2010070221W WO2011124728A1 WO 2011124728 A1 WO2011124728 A1 WO 2011124728A1 ES 2010070221 W ES2010070221 W ES 2010070221W WO 2011124728 A1 WO2011124728 A1 WO 2011124728A1
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Joaquín Gambarte Sarmiento
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Roquenublo Inversiones S.L.
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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
    • B63B1/02—Hydrodynamic or hydrostatic features of hulls or of hydrofoils deriving lift mainly from water displacement
    • B63B1/04—Hydrodynamic or hydrostatic features of hulls or of hydrofoils deriving lift mainly from water displacement with single hull
    • B63B1/041—Hydrodynamic or hydrostatic features of hulls or of hydrofoils deriving lift mainly from water displacement with single hull with disk-shaped hull
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B63—SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS; RELATED EQUIPMENT
    • B63B—SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS; EQUIPMENT FOR SHIPPING 
    • B63B7/00—Collapsible, foldable, inflatable or like vessels
    • B63B7/02—Collapsible, foldable, inflatable or like vessels comprising only rigid parts
    • B63B7/04—Collapsible, foldable, inflatable or like vessels comprising only rigid parts sectionalised
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B63—SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS; RELATED EQUIPMENT
    • B63B—SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS; EQUIPMENT FOR SHIPPING 
    • B63B27/00—Arrangement of ship-based loading or unloading equipment for cargo or passengers
    • B63B27/14—Arrangement of ship-based loading or unloading equipment for cargo or passengers of ramps, gangways or outboard ladders ; Pilot lifts
    • B63B27/146—Pilot ladders or similar outboard ladders, e.g. bathing ladders; Pilot lifts

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  • the present invention falls within the field of water-related transport operation devices, as a floating device adapted to support loads on fluids and in particular when the loads are people.
  • the invention is particularized in its adaptation to the case of leisure activities related to water in which the closed perimeter floating device is preferably circular in shape and is provided with additional devices for accessing and using it in said leisure activities.
  • US7404371 describes a leisure use platform for one or more people that comprises in its simplest implementation a toroid-shaped flotation body to which a cut has been made in the inner upper part of the toroid in the form of a seat and backrest for people composed of several ring-shaped segments, of equal proportions, which include seats with corresponding backrests.
  • the invention according to claim 1 solves the inconvenience of the aforementioned stability by distributing the weight of the load that the device has to bear on the entire floating surface so that, regardless of where the weight of the load is concentrated on the device, it picks up said weight and redistributes it over all the floating elements so that the stability of the device is increased when it is floating.
  • the buoyancy of the assembly therefore depends on the volume of the float elements.
  • the invention presents a variability and modularity of the elements that allows to reach the stability requirements dependent on the load to be supported.
  • the individual segments can float by themselves and, assembled, form a closed perimeter, which is covered by an element that supports the load, acting on the floating elements and distributing said weight throughout the entire structure of the device (1), therefore in all the floating elements (the assembled segments (20)) and therefore increasing the stability.
  • the float elements or assembled segments (20) are rigid, pressure resistant and hardly deformable construction segments, characteristics that increase stability with respect to other inventions of the state of the art. Additionally, the hard and rigid construction of the assembled segments (20) allows the incorporation and integration of other functional elements such as anchors, stairs or other objects with the most diverse functionalities, distancing it from the closest inflatable technique.
  • the closed perimeter float device (1) is composed of a plurality of assembled segments (20), providing the device with the necessary modularity to make it easily transportable and storable. Said assembled segments (20) are provided with assembly means (21) to join them with other adjacent assembled segments (20) to form a closed perimeter that confers stability to the distribution of the load to be supported.
  • the assembled segments (20) are provided with fastening means (10) for one or more rigid or flexible laminar elements (15) (such as a canvas band or bands) arranged so as to cover all or part of the surface covered by said perimeter formed by said assembled segments (20).
  • the device (1) depending on the construction materials, number and arrangement of said laminar elements (15), is formed by a rigid or flexible platform for the different uses thereof.
  • the possibility of leaving the surface included in the perimeter of the device (1) completely covered by a canvas or a plurality of canvas bands or partially covered will depend on the use that the device is intended to be given.
  • the only partial coverage of the perimeter formed by the assembled segments (20) will allow scenarios in which the penetration of solar rays through the device facilitates its use, such as as a platform device for the protection of diving activities, as a protected area of diving for entry-exit to / from the water.
  • the modularity of the device through independent assembled segments (20) allows the modification of the final perimeter of the apparatus that can be formed with a variable number of assembled segments (20), including including assembled segments (20) that are substantially straight longitudinally, structures can be made rectangular or polygonal with or without curved segments.
  • One or more laminar elements (15) collect the load that is applied on the device (people or materials) so that the weight collected by the laminar elements (15) through the fastening means (10) is distributed on the envelopes all assemblable segments (20) so as to provide great stability to the assembly.
  • These laminar elements (15) will be attached to the perimeter of the device through fastening means (10).
  • the fastening points or surfaces are located at any point on the perimeter of the device, in the assembled segments (20).
  • the laminar elements (15) form the contour of the perimeter of the device adapting to the shape of the device being different in each assembled segment (20) depending on the elements or functionalities implemented in said assembled segments (20).
  • the laminar elements (15) form a horizontal surface or floor of the device (1), which can be rigid or flexible.
  • a rigid floor is formed by a plate or a plurality of plates of a hard material joined together by means of joining and attached to the perimeter formed by the assembled segments (20) by means of fastening (10).
  • the floor formed by several plates meets the conditions of modularity necessary to improve the transportability and storage of the device (1).
  • the laminar elements (15) are made with microperforated materials so that any accumulation of water on them can be quickly evacuated to the outside of the device (1).
  • the assembled segments (20) are molded so that they form a rigid protrusion (46) with two substantially flat faces and inclined towards the outside of the perimeter that make up the segments (20) as a backup for the users of the device .
  • the assembled segments (20) are molded so that they form a receptacle (70) incorporated in said assembled segment (20).
  • These Receptacles (70) are used for users to leave their belongings in a place that is sure of the movements that the device will be exposed in the case of its use in river or sea and may have closure elements of the receptacle (70).
  • the connecting elements (60) inserted as through elements in the assembly means (21) formed in two adjacent assembled segments (20) keep both assembled segments (20) together.
  • the device (1) allows to be configured by a plurality of assembled segments (20) that form a closed perimeter where in part of said perimeter one or more assembled segments (20) is replaced by inter-segment joining means such as a bar of rigid material joined between two assembled segments (20) in their assembly means (21). Through this type of inter-segment connection elements, the integration of other components and functionalities to the device (1) is facilitated, such as a slide or the device is provided with additional facilities for specific applications such as access to and from the device of divers loaded with heavy
  • the device may include a retractable ladder (50) attached to the device (1) at some point of its external perimeter to facilitate the access of people and loads once the device is in the water.
  • This ladder as indicated in Figure 8, is capable of being fitted between two adjacent assembled segments (20) so that they are assembled without the need to use joining elements (60) or additional pins for said joining.
  • the device may include a mast for carrying passive (visual) or active signaling elements (lighting points, telecommunications signal transmission, positioning / beacon, etc.) and lighting elements of the device itself (1) and its surroundings attached to the device (1) at some point of its external perimeter to facilitate signaling, positioning / location and lighting of the device when it is operational. Description of a preferred form of the embodiment of the invention
  • the device of the preferred embodiment is formed by four assembled segments (20) forming a substantially circular perimeter, which provides the device (1) with uniform stability in any direction of any vertical or horizontal force applied, better distributing the weights located on the device (1).
  • the laminar elements (15) are a single canvas (40) mounted on a tube (44) shaped like a toroidal ring. Once the canvas (40) is mounted on the ring (44) so that it does not present any fold in its entire length, said assembly fits into the perimeter groove (25) of each of the assembled segments (20).
  • the device of the preferred embodiment being formed by four assembled segments (20) with a curved shape, according to figure 1, the ring (44) is mounted on four grooves (45) longitudinally molded in the inner middle part of each of the four assembled segments (20), according to Figure 4, each groove (45) having an arc of circumference of approximately 90 °.
  • the device may be provided with safety fastening means with which the tube (44) is attached to the assembled segments (20).
  • the laminar elements (15) form a horizontal surface or floor of the device, which can be rigid or flexible.
  • a rigid floor is formed by an iron or a plurality of polyethylene sheets joined together by means of joining means and embedded in a groove prepared in the inner perimeter of the device (1), that is to say in the perimeter interior of all the assembled segments (20).
  • the floor formed by two plates meets the conditions of modularity necessary for the transportability and storage of the device.
  • the implementation of the platform with a flexible floor is made of canvas mounted on a ring-shaped tube and embedded in the perimeter groove (45), that is, in the groove arches (45) of the assembled segments (20) that make up the area of the surface to be covered.
  • the laminar elements (15) are a single piece of canvas made with the same geometric shape as the area within the perimeter formed by the assembled segments (20).
  • Said piece of canvas is adapted to the geography of the surface to be covered, taking into account the area of each assembled segment (20) where the protuberances (46) are located in the assembled segments (20) that form the backs for the passengers.
  • the preferred embodiment of the device (1) contemplates assembled segments (20) provided with a longitudinal groove (45) with respect to said assembled segment (20) and perimetral with respect to the device (1), in the upper part of the segments ( 20) that make up the device (1).
  • the preferred material for manufacturing the assembled segments (20) is a resistant, thermoplastic material. Said characteristics of the assembled segments (20) provide the device with the following characteristics:
  • Device made of materials that are poorly degradable physical characteristics are not reduced with exposure over time to external degrading agents such as humidity, salinity, temperature or solar radiation
  • the preferred embodiment contemplates the thermoplastic materials.
  • thermoplastic materials rotomolded polyethylene is the preferred material for the manufacture of assembled segments (20) because it is shown that in a marine environment it is more resistant than other similar materials, in addition to being 100% recyclable. Additionally, polyethylene is less dense than water, so although one of the assembled segments (20) is punctured and filled with water, it does not sink. Finally, an anti-UV treatment of polyethylene further stabilizes the material of the assembled segments (20) against prolonged exposure to said rays.
  • the color of the assembled segments (20) is preferably clear so that the solar energy does not become calorific when it affects the surface thereof. Additionally, the perception of degradation of light tones is lower compared to dark ones.
  • the connecting elements (60) that join the assembled segments (20) are provided with a lower ring-shaped termination (61) (see Figure 6) that provide the device with one or more anchoring rings or Mooring points and / or anchor anchor to prevent drift of the device with its users / load.
  • the device (1) can be provided with safety fastening means (not shown in the drawings) with the that the tube (44) is attached to the assembled segments (20), said means being implemented in the preferred embodiment with straps or clamps.
  • the device (1) supports the incorporation or integration of other elements such as a folding sunshade (47) ( Figures 5 and 8) that allows to cast a shadow for the users who are on the platform of the device (1).
  • the sunshade (47) comprises a rigid support (51) in the form of an arc (Fig.
  • the sunshade (47) is made with rods (53) of flexible material (for example, fiberglass) and covered with a material (for example microperforated fabric) that allows the passage of air, obtaining that the sunshade ( 47) reduce your wind resistance, and not allowing sunlight to pass through.
  • rods (53) of flexible material (for example, fiberglass) and covered with a material (for example microperforated fabric) that allows the passage of air, obtaining that the sunshade ( 47) reduce your wind resistance, and not allowing sunlight to pass through.
  • a material for example microperforated fabric
  • the device may include a mast for carrying passive or active signaling elements and lighting elements of the device itself (1) and its surroundings attached to the device (1) at some point of its external perimeter to facilitate passive signaling and lighting ( flags, for example) or active (such as lighting points or devices transmitting telecommunications signals or positioning / beacon) of the device when it is operational.
  • This mast (no indicated in the drawings), it can be fitted between two adjacent assembled segments (20) so that they are assembled without the need to use connecting elements (60) or additional pins for said joint. Another possibility would be to use the same support (51) for the placement of said signaling and lighting elements.
  • Some additional features of the preferred implementation are those related to the device (1) consisting of four assembled segments (20) of rotomoulded polyethylene assembled together, of outer diameter 2.60 m, joined by a plurality of connecting elements (60).
  • the resulting device (1) is of great strength, providing a flotation reserve of 600 kg.
  • the assembled segments (20) are assembled in the preferred implementation with a plurality of joining elements (60) of a pressure-resistant material and torsions at any of the points of the element, as well as waterproof (for example, stainless steel) and with the ladder (50) rigid, resistant to the weight of an adult and waterproof (for example, stainless steel or aluminum ), which acts as a pin element joining two adjacent assembled segments (20).
  • This structure provides the device (1) of a dead work that provides an approximate distance of 35cm, from the laminar elements (15) (the canvas in the preferred implementation) to the water, thus avoiding contact with the water of the load that supports the device, not getting wet and having a better thermal insulation.
  • FIG. 1 shows a closed perimeter float device (1) that includes assembled segments (20) already assembled, laminar elements (15) already attached to the perimeter of the device (1) in the middle internal area of the assembled segments
  • FIG. 2 shows one of the plurality of assembled segments (20) that can form the device (1), isolated, to better demonstrate the assembly means
  • the function of the assembly means (21) is to join, with the help of the connecting elements (60), two adjacent assembled segments (20).
  • FIG. 3 shows two adjacent assembled segments (20) already assembled through the assembly means (21) with the help of the joining elements (60) (the latter not visible in this figure).
  • FIG. 4 shows a detail of an assembled segment (20) in its vertical section (perpendicular to the longitudinal section) in which we can see how, in the preferred implementation, the assembled segment (20) is modeled to include:
  • the laminar elements (15) which in the preferred implementation are a canvas (40) mounted on a tube (44) in the shape of a toroidal ring which fits into the perimeter groove (25),
  • FIG. 5 shows a side profile of the preferred implementation in which the assembled segments (20) already assembled through the assembly means (21) are represented with the joining elements (60) already inserted (not visible in this figure) and with the laminar elements (15) attached to the assembled segments (20) forming the platform or floor of the device (1).
  • the following elements are additionally collected:
  • rods (53) of flexible material for example, fiberglass
  • sheets (52) foldable such as a microperforated fabric
  • FIG. 6 shows the region of two adjacent assembled segments (20) where the assembly means (21) are joined together through joining elements (60) inserted in the assembly means (21).
  • joining elements (60) inserted in the assembly means (21).
  • the view of a connecting element (60) provided with a lower ring-shaped termination (61) is shown.
  • FIG. 7 shows an assembled segment (20) in which a receptacle (70) has been defined by molding that provides the device with storage capacity of users' objects. Additionally, Figure 7 shows the rigid protuberance (46) with two substantially flat faces and inclined towards the outside of the perimeter that make up the segments (20) that implements the vertical support or backrest so that the users of the device can rest, supporting their backs .
  • FIG. 8 shows a front profile of the preferred implementation in which it is observed that the ladder (50) fits between two adjacent assembled segments (20) so that they are assembled without the need to use between said assembled segments (20) no joining element (60). Additionally, the laminar elements (15) are represented, which in the preferred implementation are a canvas (40), mounted on a tube (44) in the form of a toroidal ring which fits into the perimeter groove (25) molded into each one of the assembled segments (20).

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L'invention concerne un dispositif flottant doté d'un périmètre fermé amélioré par rapport aux appareils de l'art antérieur: meilleure stabilité de l'ensemble formé par l'appareil et les personnes ou la charge dans des conditions de flottation. Le dispositif est constitué d'une pluralité de segments assemblables (20) rigides à mémoire de forme, lesquels sont pourvus de moyens d'assemblage (21). Ces segments sont pourvus de moyens de soutien (10) pour un ou plusieurs éléments laminaires (15) disposés de manière à recouvrir toute ou partie de la superficie définie par le périmètre du dispositif, garantissant ainsi au dispositif une stabilité indépendamment de la zone dans laquelle se concentre le poids de la charge sur le dispositif. Le dispositif absorbe le poids et le répartit sur tous les éléments flottants de telle sorte que la stabilité du dispositif est augmenté lorsque celui-ci flotte.
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