WO2022049235A1 - Ensemble gonflable avec dispositifs de couplage - Google Patents

Ensemble gonflable avec dispositifs de couplage Download PDF

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WO2022049235A1
WO2022049235A1 PCT/EP2021/074348 EP2021074348W WO2022049235A1 WO 2022049235 A1 WO2022049235 A1 WO 2022049235A1 EP 2021074348 W EP2021074348 W EP 2021074348W WO 2022049235 A1 WO2022049235 A1 WO 2022049235A1
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Lars Kristian JAGD
Kenneth Johst
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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 
    • B63B7/00—Collapsible, foldable, inflatable or like vessels
    • B63B7/06—Collapsible, foldable, inflatable or like vessels having parts of non-rigid material
    • B63B7/08—Inflatable
    • B63B7/085—Accessories or mountings specially adapted therefor, e.g. seats, sailing kits, motor mountings
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B63—SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS; RELATED EQUIPMENT
    • B63B—SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS; EQUIPMENT FOR SHIPPING 
    • B63B35/00—Vessels or similar floating structures specially adapted for specific purposes and not otherwise provided for
    • B63B35/34—Pontoons
    • B63B35/38—Rigidly-interconnected pontoons

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  • the present disclosure pertains to an inflatable assembly, such as an inflatable platform assembly, and in particular to an inflatable assembly comprising an inflatable device and one or more coupling devices. Further, a platform system, a platform assembly, a base for platform assembly and related methods are disclosed.
  • Known equipment for outdoor activities is typically highly customized and/or not easy to handle, in particular not for multiuser-equipment, which in turn limits the number of different applications of this equipment.
  • pool rafts suffer from lack of stability and directional tracking making them unsuitable for sailing while canoes and kayaks suffer from the lack of a stable planar surface.
  • An inflatable assembly and related methods are provided.
  • the inflatable assembly may comprise an inflatable device, such as a base and/or a pontoon.
  • the inflatable device may comprise a first surface and one or more coupling devices including a first coupling device arranged on and/or at the first surface.
  • the first coupling device may be configured to accommodate a first coupling element having a first planar surface for coupling equipment to the inflatable device.
  • a method of assembling an inflatable assembly comprising an inflatable device with a first coupling device.
  • the method may comprise arranging a first coupling element having a first planar surface at the first coupling device.
  • the method may comprise inflating the inflatable device to secure the first coupling element to the first coupling device.
  • a pontoon, a base, a platform assembly, a platform system, and related methods are provided.
  • a base for a platform assembly comprising the base, a first pontoon, and a second pontoon.
  • the base may be an inflatable base having opposite first and second surfaces and extending along a primary axis of the base.
  • the base may comprise one or more attachment devices arranged on the second surface.
  • the one or more attachment devices may comprise a first set of one or more first attachment devices including a first primary attachment device for attaching the first pontoon to the base with a first pontoon axis of the first pontoon parallel to the primary axis.
  • the one or more attachment devices may comprise a second set of one or more second attachment devices including a second primary attachment device for attaching the second pontoon to the base with a second pontoon axis of the second pontoon parallel to the primary axis.
  • the platform assembly may comprise an inflatable base having opposite first and second surfaces and extending along a primary axis of the base.
  • the platform assembly may comprise a first pontoon extending along a first pontoon axis from a first end to a second end of the first pontoon.
  • the platform assembly may comprise a second pontoon extending along a second pontoon axis from a first end to a second end of the second pontoon.
  • the base may comprise one or more attachment devices arranged on the second surface.
  • the one or more attachment devices may comprise a first set of one or more first attachment devices including a first primary attachment device for attaching the first pontoon to the base with the first pontoon axis parallel to the primary axis.
  • the one or more attachment devices may comprise a second set of one or more second attachment devices including a second primary attachment device for attaching the second pontoon to the base with the second pontoon axis parallel to the primary axis.
  • a kit of parts comprising an inflatable base, a first pontoon, a second pontoon, and a container is disclosed.
  • the base, the first pontoon, and the second pontoon may be configured to be contained in the container in a deflated state.
  • the platform system may comprise an inflatable first base having opposite first and second surfaces and extending along a first primary axis of the first base.
  • the first base may comprise one or more attachment devices arranged on the second surface.
  • the platform system may comprise an inflatable second base having opposite first and second surfaces and extending along a second primary axis of the second base.
  • the second base may comprise one or more attachment devices arranged on the second surface.
  • the platform system may comprise a first pontoon extending along a first pontoon axis from a first end to a second end of the first pontoon.
  • the one or more attachment devices of the first base may be configured to attach the first pontoon to the first base with the first pontoon axis perpendicular or parallel to the first primary axis.
  • the one or more attachment devices of the second base may be configured to attach the first pontoon to the second base with the first pontoon axis perpendicular or parallel to the second primary axis.
  • a method of assembling a platform system and/or a platform assembly comprising a first base, a second base, and a first pontoon, and the platform assembly comprises a base and a first pontoon.
  • the method comprises inflating the base or the first base.
  • the method may comprise inflating the second base.
  • the method may comprise arranging the first pontoon in an attachment device of the base or the first base.
  • the method may comprise arranging the first pontoon in an attachment device of the second base.
  • the method may comprise inflating the first pontoon to secure the first base in relation to the second base and/or to secure the first pontoon to the base or the first base.
  • the platform assembly may comprise a base being an inflatable base having opposite first and second surfaces and extending along a primary axis of the base.
  • the platform assembly may comprise a first pontoon extending along a first pontoon axis from a first end to a second end of the first pontoon, and configured for attachment to the second surface of the inflatable base.
  • the platform assembly may comprise a second pontoon extending along a second pontoon axis from a first end to a second end of the second pontoon, and configured for attachment to the second surface of the inflatable base.
  • the platform assembly may comprise one or more accessory devices including a first primary accessory device configured to couple to the first pontoon.
  • the platform system provides a stiff modular platform system ensuring that the bases of the platform system stay in the same plane. Further, the base disclosed herein provides a high degree of freedom in the setup of the platform system allowing multiple different setups that can be tailored to different applications. Further, pontoons can be used as support for accessory device, in turn reducing the stress on the bases. The pontoons can be attached to base(s) in multiple setups and e.g. allowing a pontoon to support more than one base.
  • the platform assembly/platform system may at least in some setups provide high directional tracking due to the base(s) being raised and/or the directionality of the pontoons.
  • the platform assembly can be packed to a size and shape that is suitable for a person, e.g. enabling a single person to conveniently carry the packed and compact platform assembly.
  • the present disclosure also provides easy and stable coupling of accessory devices to the inflatable assembly, platform assembly and/or platform system further increasing the applications of the inflatable assembly, platform assembly, and/or platform system.
  • the present disclosure reduces the sheer stress on the base(s) of the platform assembly/platform system, which is known to be a problem with drop-stitch plates.
  • pontoons below the base i.e. on the second surface of the base
  • facilitates land-based applications e.g. as a platform on wet ground, for example for tents or to reside on.
  • Fig. 1 is a perspective view of an exemplary platform assembly according to this disclosure
  • Fig. 2 is a perspective view of an exemplary assembled platform system according to this disclosure
  • Fig. 3 is a proximal side view of an exemplary platform assembly according to this disclosure
  • Fig. 4 is a proximal side view of an exemplary base
  • Fig. 5 is a cross-sectional view of a base with first pontoon and second pontoon
  • Figs. 6A-6C show cross-sections of exemplary attachment devices
  • Fig. 7 is a side view of a base with attachment device and pontoon
  • Figs. 8A and Fig. 8B show different side views of exemplary pontoons
  • Figs. 9A-9C show different attachment devices of a base
  • Figs. 10A-10C show different platform system setups
  • Fig. 11 shows a first surface view of a base
  • Figs. 12A-12B show cross-sectional views of exemplary coupling devices
  • Fig. 13 shows a distal side view of an exemplary coupling device
  • Fig. 14 shows a side view of an exemplary inflatable device with equipment coupled to coupling devices
  • Fig. 15A shows a side view of a platform assembly comprising an accessory device coupled to a pontoon of the platform assembly
  • Fig. 15B shows a distal view of an accessory device
  • Figs. 16A-16B show side views of a platform assembly comprising an accessory device coupled to a pontoon of the platform assembly
  • Fig. 17 is a proximal side view of an exemplary base
  • Figs. 18A-18B are flow charts of an exemplary method according to this disclosure
  • Fig. 19 is a flow chart of an exemplary method according to this disclosure.
  • proximal side or surface of a layer an element, a device or part of a device
  • the referral is to the side closest to or the surface facing a support surface or medium (such as water and/or land), when the platform assembly, platform system, and/or inflatable assembly is in use.
  • a support surface or medium such as water and/or land
  • the referral is to the side furthest away from or the surface facing away from the support surface or medium, when the platform assembly and/or platform system is in use.
  • proximal side or surface is the side or surface closest to the support surface or medium (such as water), when the platform assembly, platform system, and/or inflatable assembly is in use and the distal side is the opposite side or surface - the side or surface furthest away from the support surface or medium (such as water and/or land or ground) in use.
  • the inflatable assembly comprises an inflatable device comprising a first surface and one or more coupling devices including a first coupling device arranged on the first surface.
  • the first coupling device is configured to accommodate a first coupling element optionally having a first planar surface for coupling equipment to the inflatable device.
  • a method of assembling an inflatable assembly comprising an inflatable device with a first coupling device.
  • the method comprises arranging a first coupling element having a first planar surface at the first coupling device, e.g. at or in a first pocket device, such as in a first pocket.
  • the method comprises inflating the inflatable device to secure the first coupling element to the first coupling device.
  • the first surface may be tensioned and thereby also the first coupling device, e.g. the first pocket device, such as the first sheet and/or the second sheet.
  • the first coupling element may be secured, e.g. secured in the first pocket device. This may avoid that the first coupling element detaches and/or falls out of the first coupling device, e.g. of the first pocket device.
  • the inflatable device may be one of a base, e.g. as disclosed herein, a pontoon, e.g. as disclosed herein, a kayak, a boat, a raft, a dock, a canoe, dinghy, and/or a mattress.
  • the inflatable device may be comprised in a platform assembly according to this disclosure.
  • An inflatable assembly with coupling device(s) provides a secure and strong coupling of equipment and/or one or more accessories to the inflatable device, such as a base or a pontoon.
  • coupling devices as disclosed herein allows for compact packing of the inflatable device by provision of detachable coupling element(s) that can be removed before packing the inflatable assembly.
  • a platform system comprises a first base being an inflatable first base having opposite first and second surfaces and extending along a first primary axis of the first base, e.g. from a first end to a second end of the first base.
  • the first base comprises one or more attachment devices arranged on the second surface.
  • the platform system comprises a second base being an inflatable second base having opposite first and second surfaces and extending along a second primary axis of the second base, e.g. from a first end to a second end of the second base.
  • the second base comprises one or more attachment devices arranged on the second surface.
  • the first primary axis and/or the second primary axis may be longitudinal axes.
  • the platform system comprises a plurality of bases, such as three bases, four bases, five bases, or more, e.g. ten bases, or even twenty bases etc.
  • the platform system may be said to be modular, e.g. where the number of modules, such as basis and/or platform assemblies that are combined, may be varied.
  • the platform system may provide an increased activity area to reside compared to the platform assembly.
  • the platform system may be arranged in various setups depending on the use of the platform.
  • the attachment devices of the bases and/or the pontoons may provide an increased flexibility for the platform system. For example, the user of the platform system may arrange the platform system in various setups as a result of the attachment device on the second surface of the bases and/or the attachment of the pontoons.
  • the platform system may provide a rigid, plane, and/or dry surface for the user to lay, sit, sleep, and/or stand on.
  • the platform system and/or platform assembly may for example act as a standup paddleboard (SUP boards), a raft (such as a sea-raft), a water-sport platform, a leisure platform, a dock for e.g. a boat or a jet-ski, an island platform, a floating610, and/or a fishing platform.
  • SUP boards standup paddleboard
  • raft such as a sea-raft
  • a water-sport platform such as a sea-raft
  • a leisure platform a dock for e.g. a boat or a jet-ski
  • an island platform e.g. a boat or a jet-ski
  • the inflatable first base and/or the inflatable second base may be a base as disclosed herein, e.g. an inflatable base of a platform assembly according to this disclosure.
  • the platform system comprises a first pontoon extending along a first pontoon axis from a first end to a second end of the first pontoon.
  • the one or more attachment devices of the first base are configured to attach the first pontoon to the first base.
  • the first pontoon axis may, e.g. in a first setup, be parallel to the first primary axis.
  • the first pontoon axis may, e.g. in a second setup, be perpendicular to the first primary axis.
  • the one or more attachment devices of the second base are configured to attach the first pontoon to the second base.
  • the first pontoon axis may, e.g. in a first setup, be parallel to the second primary axis.
  • the first pontoon axis may, e.g. in a second setup, be perpendicular to the second primary axis.
  • the first base and second base may be attached to pontoon(s) such that a stiff attachment and/or connection is provided between the first base and the second base.
  • the first pontoon may connect the first base with the second base, e.g. in a way such that the first base and the second base do substantially not move relative to each other.
  • the first base and/or the second base comprise one or more side attachments.
  • the side attachments may be positioned at one or more side surfaces of the base.
  • the side attachments may provide an additional attachment of the bases to each other, e.g. provide additional attachment of the first base to the second base, e.g. to avoid that the bases move away from each other.
  • the platform system may comprise one or a plurality of platform assemblies according to this disclosure, e.g. one or more platform assemblies arranged in various setups.
  • the platform system comprises a second pontoon extending along a second pontoon axis from a first end to a second end of the second pontoon.
  • the one or more attachment devices of the first base are configured to attach the second pontoon to the first base.
  • the second pontoon axis may, e.g. in a first setup, be parallel to the first primary axis.
  • the second pontoon axis may, e.g. in a second setup, be perpendicular to the first primary axis.
  • the one or more attachment devices of the second base are configured to attach the second pontoon to the second base.
  • the second pontoon axis may, e.g. in a first setup, be parallel to the second primary axis.
  • the second pontoon axis may, e.g. in a second setup, be perpendicular to the second primary axis.
  • the platform system optionally comprises a third base, such as a base as disclosed herein, e.g. an inflatable base of a platform assembly according to this disclosure.
  • the third base may be an inflatable third base having opposite first and second surfaces and extending along a third primary axis of the third base, e.g. from a first end to a second end of the third base.
  • the third base comprises one or more attachment devices arranged on the second surface.
  • the one or more attachment devices of the third base are optionally configured to attach the first pontoon to the third base.
  • the first pontoon axis may, e.g. in a first setup, be parallel to the third primary axis.
  • the first pontoon axis may, e.g. in a second setup, be perpendicular to the third primary axis.
  • the one or more attachment devices of the third base may be configured to attach the second pontoon to the third base.
  • the second pontoon axis may, e.g. in a first setup, be parallel to the third primary axis.
  • the second pontoon axis may, e.g. in a second setup, be perpendicular to the third primary axis.
  • the one or more attachment devices of the first base comprises a first set of one or more first attachment devices arranged on the second surface.
  • the first set of first attachment devices comprises a first primary attachment device and/or a first secondary attachment device, e.g. for attaching the first pontoon to the first base with the first pontoon axis parallel to the first primary axis.
  • the one or more attachment devices of the second base comprises a first set of one or more first attachment devices arranged on the second surface.
  • the first set of first attachment devices comprises a first primary attachment device and/or a first secondary attachment device, e.g. for attaching the first pontoon to the second base with the first pontoon axis parallel to the second primary axis.
  • a platform assembly comprises a base and one or more pontoons including a first pontoon and/or a second pontoon.
  • Platform assembly may be understood as a platform that is configured to float on water, such as a floating platform configured to float on the sea, a lake, a pool, and/or a river.
  • Platform assembly may be understood as a platform that is configured to lay on a substantially planar surface, such as a ground surface.
  • the platform assembly may be configured to support one or more objects and/or one or more users (such as human persons) above a support surface.
  • the support surface may be a water surface, e.g. a water level, such as above a sea level, a ground surface, e.g.
  • the platform assembly/base may for example act as a support surface for outdoor activities, such as camping, picnic, and/or outdoor eating. In other words, the platform assembly may provide an activity area to reside on. For example, when an outdoor ground surface is wet, muddy, and/or cold, the platform assembly may provide increased comfort for the user.
  • the platform assembly may provide a rigid, plane, and/or dry surface for the user to lay, sit, sleep, and/or stand on.
  • the platform assembly may for example act as a stand-up paddleboard (SUP boards), a raft (such as a sea-raft), a water-sport platform, a leisure platform, a dock, an island platform, a floating610, and/or a fishing platform.
  • SUP boards stand-up paddleboard
  • the platform assembly may be configured such that objects and/or users may stand on the platform assembly, such as stand on the first surface.
  • the platform assembly may be provided structurally stable, such that objects and/or users may stand, sit, and/or lay on the platform assembly in a stable way.
  • the platform assembly may be configured to carry a certain weight without compromising the platform assembly.
  • the platform assembly may be configured to carry at least 100 kg, such as at least 150 kg. In one or more platform assemblies, the platform assembly may be configured to carry at least 200 kg.
  • the weight carried by the platform assembly may depend on the support surface that the platform assembly is used on and the dimension and size of the platform assembly. For example, the maximum carrying weight of the platform assembly may be larger when the platform assembly is used on land than when it is used on water.
  • the platform assembly comprising a base, a first pontoon, and a second pontoon may have a weight less than 30 kg, such as less than 25 kg or even less than 20 kg.
  • the platform assembly comprising a base, a first pontoon, and a second pontoon may, in a packed state, have a volume less than 500 L, such as less than 400 L, e.g. about 300 L or even less than 250 L.
  • the kit of parts comprises a base being an inflatable base, a first pontoon, optionally a second pontoon, and a container, wherein the base, the first pontoon, and optionally the second pontoon are configured to be contained in the container in a deflated state and/or packed state.
  • the base, the first pontoon, and the second pontoon in a deflated state and/or a packed state are configured to be contained in (inner volume of) a container, such as a carriable container, e.g. a bag, a duffle bag, and/or a trolley.
  • a container such as a carriable container, e.g. a bag, a duffle bag, and/or a trolley.
  • the weight of the container containing the deflated and/or packed platform assembly may be less than 30 kg, such as less than 25 kg or even less than 20 kg.
  • the inner volume of the container may be less than 500 L, such as less than 400 L, e.g. about 300 L or even less than 250 L.
  • a method of assembling a platform system and/or a platform assembly comprises a first base, a second base, and a first pontoon.
  • the platform assembly comprises a first base, e.g. a based disclosed herein, and one or more pontoons including a first pontoon.
  • the method comprises inflating the first base, e.g. a base as disclosed herein. Inflating the first base may comprise to inflate the first base to a pressure larger than 0.1 bar or larger than 0.15 bar, such as to a pressure in the range of 0.2 bar to 3 bar.
  • the first base may be inflated via the valve assembly of the base.
  • the base may be inflated using one or more of a hand pump, a compressor, an electrical pump, and a foot pump.
  • the method optionally comprises inflating the second base, e.g. a base as disclosed herein.
  • Inflating the second base may comprise to inflate the second base to a pressure larger than 0.1 bar or larger than 0.15 bar, such as to a pressure in the range of 0.2 bar to 3 bar.
  • the second base may be inflated via the valve assembly of the base.
  • the base may be inflated using one or more of a hand pump, a compressor, an electrical pump, and a foot pump.
  • the method comprises arranging the first pontoon in an attachment device of the first base, e.g. in the first primary attachment device or in a third attachment device of the first base.
  • the method being a method for assembling a platform assembly optionally comprises arranging the first pontoon in the first secondary attachment device of the first base.
  • the method optionally comprises arranging the first pontoon in an attachment device of the second base, e.g. the first secondary attachment device or a third attachment device of the second base.
  • the method comprises inflating the first pontoon to secure the first pontoon in relation to the first base and optionally the second base and/or to secure the first base in relation to the second base.
  • the first base and the second base may be attached, e.g. via the first pontoon, such that a stiff attachment and/or connection is provided between the first base and the second base.
  • the first pontoon may connect the first base with the second base, e.g. in a way such that the first base and the second base do substantially not move relative to each other.
  • the method comprises, prior to arranging the first pontoon in an attachment device of the first base, inflating the first pontoon to a first configuration.
  • Inflating the first pontoon to a first configuration may comprise inflating the first pontoon to a first pressure, a first size or dimension, a first length, and/or a first width.
  • the first configuration may be understood as an intermediate configuration, such as an intermediate shape, of the first pontoon.
  • inflating the first pontoon to a first configuration may comprise to inflate the first pontoon to give the first pontoon an intermediate shape before arranging the first pontoon in the attachment device of the first base.
  • An advantage of this may be that the first pontoon can be partially inflated such that the first pontoon is rigid enough to be handled easily, but not so rigid that the first pontoon cannot be arranged in the attachment device afterwards.
  • Inflating the first pontoon to secure the first pontoon in relation to the first base and optionally the second base and/or to secure the first base in relation to the second base optionally comprises inflating the first pontoon to a second configuration.
  • Inflating the first pontoon to a second configuration may comprise inflating the first pontoon to a second pressure, a second size or dimension, a second length, and/or a second width.
  • the second pressure of the first pontoon may be larger than 0.1 bar or larger than 0.15 bar, such as in the range from 0.2 bar to 3 bar.
  • the second configuration may be understood as a mounted configuration, such as a final configuration, e.g. as a mounted shape, of the first pontoon.
  • inflating the first pontoon to a second configuration may comprise to inflate the first pontoon to provide a secure attachment of the first pontoon and/or to secure the first base in relation to the second base.
  • the second configuration may provide the final installed shape to the first pontoon when it has been arranged in the attachment devices of the first base and/or of the second base.
  • An advantage of this may be that the first pontoon may achieve a tight fit in the attachment devices when the first pontoon is arranged in the attachment devices of the first base and/or the second base.
  • the second configuration of the first pontoon may provide that the first pontoon is rigid and does substantially not move when arranged in the attachment device(s).
  • platform assemblies, platform systems, and/or inflatable assemblies inflating the first pontoon to a first configuration is performed prior to arranging the first pontoon in an attachment device of the second base.
  • platform assemblies, platform systems, and/or inflatable assemblies inflating the first pontoon to a second configuration is performed after arranging the first pontoon in an attachment device of the second base, e.g. to secure the first pontoon to the second base.
  • An advantage of inflating the first pontoon to a second configuration after arranging the first pontoon may be that a tight fit, e.g. a snug fit of the first pontoon in the attachment devices, such as a sleeve, may be achieved.
  • the attachment device(s), such as a sleeve or tube element may have a smaller cross section than the first pontoon in inflated state.
  • the first pontoon may thereby exert an outward force on the inner surface of tube element and/or sleeve, e.g. a wall of the first primary cavity, in an inflated state, such as a second configuration.
  • a friction force between an outer surface of the first pontoon and the inner surface of tube element and/or sleeve, e.g. the wall of the first primary cavity may thereby be provided. This may avoid that the first base and the second base move apart from each other, e.g. when in use, for example on water.
  • the platform system and/or platform assembly may be easier to assemble before the first pontoon is inflated. It may be more secure and easier for the user to provide one assembled platform system and/or platform assembly before using it.
  • the method comprises arranging a second pontoon in an attachment devices of the first base and the second base.
  • the method comprises inflating the second pontoon to secure the second pontoon in relation to the first base and optionally the second base and/or to secure the first base in relation to the second base.
  • the method optionally comprises inflating the second pontoon to secure the second pontoon in relation to the first base and optionally the second base and/or to secure the first base in relation to the second base.
  • the first base and the second base may be attached, e.g. via the second pontoon, such that a stiff attachment and/or connection is provided between the first base and the second base.
  • the second pontoon may connect the first base with the second base, e.g. in a way such that the first base and the second base do substantially not move relative to each other.
  • the method comprises, prior to arranging the second pontoon in an attachment device of the first base, inflating the second pontoon to a first configuration.
  • Inflating the second pontoon to a first configuration may comprise inflating the second pontoon to a first pressure, a first size or dimension, a first length, and/or a first width.
  • the first configuration may be understood as an intermediate configuration, such as an intermediate shape, of the second pontoon.
  • inflating the second pontoon to a first configuration may comprise to inflate the second pontoon to give the second pontoon an intermediate shape before arranging the second pontoon in the attachment device of the first base.
  • An advantage of this may be that the second pontoon can be partially inflated such that the second pontoon is rigid enough to be handled easily, but not so rigid that the second pontoon cannot be arranged in the attachment device afterwards.
  • inflating the second pontoon to secure the second pontoon in relation to the first base and optionally the second base and/or to secure the first base in relation to the second base comprises inflating the second pontoon to a second configuration.
  • Inflating the second pontoon to a second configuration may comprise inflating the second pontoon to a second pressure, a second size or dimension, a second length, and/or a second width.
  • the second pressure of the second pontoon may be larger than 0.1 bar or larger than 0.15 bar, such as in the range from 0.2 bar to 3 bar.
  • the second configuration may be understood as a mounted configuration, such as a final configuration, e.g. as a mounted shape, of the second pontoon.
  • inflating the second pontoon to a second configuration may comprise to inflate the second pontoon to provide a secure attachment of the second pontoon and/or to secure the first base in relation to the second base.
  • the second configuration may provide the final installed shape to the second pontoon when it has been arranged in the attachment devices of the first base and/or of the second base.
  • An advantage of this may be that the second pontoon may achieve a tight fit in the attachment devices when the second pontoon is arranged in the attachment devices of the first base and/or the second base.
  • the second configuration of the second pontoon may provide that the second pontoon is rigid and does substantially not move when arranged in the attachment device(s).
  • inflating the first base comprises inflating the first base to a first configuration prior to arranging the first pontoon in attachment devices of the first base.
  • Inflating the first base to a first configuration may comprise inflating the first base to a first pressure, a first size or dimension, a first length, and/or a first width.
  • the first pressure of the first base may be less than 0.2 bar or even less than 0.1 bar.
  • the first configuration may be understood as an intermediate configuration, such as an intermediate shape, of the first base.
  • the first configuration may comprise to inflate the first base to give it an intermediate shape before arranging the first pontoon in the attachment device of the first base.
  • An advantage of this may be that the first base may be partially inflated such that the first base is rigid enough to be handled easily, but not so rigid that the first pontoon cannot be arranged in the attachment device afterwards.
  • inflating the first base comprises inflating the first base to a second configuration, e.g. after arranging the first pontoon in attachment devices of the second base.
  • Inflating the first base to a second configuration may comprise inflating the first base to a second pressure, a second size or dimension, a second length, and/or a second width.
  • the second pressure of the first base may be larger than 0.1 bar or larger than 0.15 bar, such as in the range from 0.2 bar to 3 bar.
  • the second configuration may be understood as a mounted configuration, such as a final configuration, e.g. as a mounted shape of the first base.
  • inflating the first base to a second configuration may comprise to inflate the first base to provide a secure attachment of the first pontoon and/or to secure the first base in relation to the second base.
  • the second configuration of the first base may provide the final installed shape to the first pontoon and/or the second pontoon when the first pontoon and/or second pontoon have been arranged in the attachment devices of the first base and/or of the second base.
  • An advantage of this may be that the first pontoon and/or the second pontoon may achieve a tight fit in the attachment devices when being arranged in the attachment device of the first base and/or the second base.
  • the second configuration of the first base may provide that the first pontoon and/or the second pontoon is rigid and does substantially not move when arranged in the attachment device(s).
  • inflating the second base comprises inflating the second base to a first configuration, e.g. prior to arranging the first pontoon in attachment devices of the second base.
  • Inflating the second base to a first configuration may comprise inflating the second base to a first pressure, a first size or dimension, a first length, and/or a first width.
  • the first pressure of the second base may be less than 0.2 bar or even less than 0.1 bar.
  • the first configuration may be understood as an intermediate configuration, such as an intermediate shape, of the second base.
  • the first configuration may comprise to inflate the second base to give the second base an intermediate shape before arranging the first pontoon and/or the second pontoon in the attachment device(s) of the second base.
  • An advantage of this may be that the second base may be partially inflated such that the second base is rigid enough to be handled easily, but not so rigid that the first pontoon and/or second pontoon cannot be arranged in the attachment device afterwards.
  • inflating the second base comprises inflating the second base to a second configuration, e.g. after arranging the first pontoon in attachment device(s) of the second base.
  • Inflating the second base to a second configuration may comprise inflating the second base to a second pressure, a second size or dimension, a second length, and/or a second width.
  • the second pressure of the second base may be larger than 0.1 bar or larger than 0.15 bar, such as in the range from 0.2 bar to 3 bar.
  • the base may be a base for a platform assembly, inflatable assembly, or platform system as disclosed herein.
  • the base may also be denoted a first base and/or a second base.
  • the base may also be denoted a third base and/or a fourth base.
  • the base is an inflatable base having opposite first and second surfaces and extending along a primary axis of the base.
  • the first surface may be positioned on a distal side or be a distal surface of the platform assembly, when in use.
  • the first surface may be substantially planar, such that the first surface may be substantially parallel with the support surface, e.g.
  • the first surface may in an inflated state of the platform assembly provide a flat and rigid surface for the user and/or objects to reside on.
  • the first surface may comprise a rough surface, e.g. a structured surface, at least on part of the first surface.
  • the first surface may comprise a non-slippery surface, e.g. non-slippery for users having bare feet and/or wearing shoes, when standing, walking and/or running on the base.
  • the base may be an inflatable first base, an inflatable second base, and/or an inflatable third base of a platform system.
  • the base may be an inflatable fourth base of a platform system.
  • the second surface may be positioned on a proximal side or be a proximal surface of the platform assembly, when in use.
  • the second surface may be substantially planar, such that the second surface may be substantially parallel with the support surface, e.g. parallel with the water level and/or ground level, when in use.
  • the base may extend along a primary axis from a first end to a second end.
  • the primary axis may be a longitudinal axis.
  • the primary axis may be parallel to the first surface and/or the second surface.
  • the inflatable base may extend in a direction perpendicular to the primary axis, such as along a secondary axis, from a first side to a second side.
  • the primary axis and/or the secondary axis may be parallel to the first surface and/or the second surface.
  • the base has a thickness in the range from 2 cm to 40 cm.
  • the thickness, also denoted T, of the base may be in the range from 5 cm to 30 cm, such as in the range from 8 to 20 cm, e.g. 12 cm or 15 cm.
  • the thickness may be understood as a largest or a mean extension perpendicular to the primary axis and the secondary axis.
  • the base may have a length, also denoted L and measured from the first end to the second end optionally along the primary axis, in the range from 80 cm to 4 m.
  • the length L is in the range from 1 m to 3 m, such as 1 .20 m, 1 .8 m, or 2.4 m.
  • the length may be understood as the largest extension of the base parallel to the first surface.
  • the base may have a width, also denoted W and measured from the first side to the second side, in the range from 50 cm to 4 m.
  • the width W is in the range from 0.8 m to 3 m, such as 1 .2 m, 1 .5 m, or 1.8 m.
  • the width may be understood as the smallest extension of the base parallel to the first surface.
  • the base may have the dimensions 15 cm (thickness) x 240 cm (length) x 120 cm (width).
  • the ratio between the length and the width, L/W may be in the range from 1 to 5, e.g. in the range from 1 .5 to 3, such as 2, which may enable easy setup of platform system to different applications.
  • the base e.g. the first surface/second surface
  • the base may be polygonal, e.g. with rounded corners.
  • the base may be rectangular, squared, pentagonal, hexagonal, or octagonal.
  • the base may be circular, semi-circular, or oval.
  • the base comprises or is made of a drop stitch fabric and optionally comprises a valve assembly for inflating and/or deflating the drop stitch fabric.
  • the base may comprise a first layer, such as a first plate, e.g. a first plate of drop stich material such as polyvinyl chloride, PVC.
  • the base may comprise a dropstitch plate as a first layer.
  • the base may comprise a second layer, such as a second plate, e.g. a second plate of foam material, such as EVA (ethylene-vinyl-acetate) foam.
  • the second layer may be arranged on the first layer, such as attached to the first layer.
  • the first layer may be arranged at the second surface of the base, e.g. forming the second surface.
  • the second layer may be arranged at the first surface, e.g. forming the first surface.
  • the first layer may have a thickness in the range of 2 cm to 40 cm.
  • the second layer may have a thickness in the range from 0.2 cm to 10 cm.
  • the second layer may have a thickness less than 5 mm, such as 1 mm, 2 mm, 3 mm, or 4 mm.
  • the second layer may provide a comfortable surface for the user to stand on and/or anti-skid properties to the base.
  • the foam may be compressed by forces exerted on the first surface.
  • the first layer may provide a stiff, rigid, and/or solid layer, in an inflated state of the base, thereby providing a rigid and uniform base, e.g. rigid and uniform first surface and/or second surface.
  • the first layer may in a deflated state of the base provide a soft and flexible first layer, thereby providing a soft and flexible base that is suitable for packing, such as folding and/or rolling.
  • the base may be configured to detachably attach one or more pontoons to the second surface of the base, e.g. in one or a plurality of setups. Pontoon
  • the platform assembly and/or platform system comprises one or more pontoons including a first pontoon extending along a first pontoon axis from a first end to a second end of the first pontoon.
  • the first pontoon may be configured to, e.g. in a first setup, extend from the first end of the base to the second end of the base.
  • the first pontoon may be an inflatable pontoon, e.g. an inflatable polyvinyl chloride, PVC, pontoon.
  • Other suitable pontoon materials include Hypalon®, such as chlorosulfonated polyethylene (CSPE), rubber, polyurethane (PU), and synthetic rubber (CSM).
  • the first pontoon may be deflatable.
  • the first pontoon may in a deflated state of the first pontoon provide a soft and flexible pontoon, thereby providing a soft and flexible pontoon that is suitable for packing, such as folding and/or rolling.
  • the first pontoon may be substantially cylindrical in shape, e.g. having a substantially circular cross-section.
  • the first pontoon may provide a support for the base when in use, e.g. supporting the base, e.g. the first surface of the base, above a water-level and/or a ground level. When in use, the base may thereby not be in contact with the support surface and/or the surface medium, such as water and/or land.
  • the first pontoon and/or the second pontoon may provide the main buoyancy for the platform assembly, e.g. when using the platform assembly on water.
  • the first pontoon and/or the second pontoon may be a main air chamber for the platform assembly.
  • the base may be the main air chamber.
  • the platform assembly may be configured such that a safety factor in the range of 1 to 2.5 with the main air chamber deflated in use, e.g. in case of emergency.
  • the first pontoon and/or the second pontoon may exert an upgoing force on the base, such as on the second surface a distal direction.
  • the first pontoon and/or the second pontoon may provide buoyancy to the platform assembly, and make the platform assembly float.
  • the first pontoon may be detachably attached to the base, e.g. via attachment device(s).
  • the first pontoon may be configured to be detachably attached to the base in a first setup and optionally in a second setup.
  • the second pontoon may be attached to one attachment device, e.g. a first primary attachment device, in a first setup and to another attachment device, e.g. a third attachment device in a second setup.
  • the first pontoon has a first diameter in the range from 10 cm to 80 cm, such as in the range from 20 cm to 50 cm, e.g. 30 cm.
  • the first pontoon may have a first length in the range from 40 cm to 4 m, such as in the range from 1 m to 3 m, e.g. 2.4 m.
  • the first pontoon has a first length in the range from 0.8L to 1.2L where L is the length of the base or a first length in the range from 0.8W to 1 ,2W where W is the width of the base.
  • the platform assembly and/or platform system optionally comprises a second pontoon extending along a second pontoon axis from a first end to a second end of the second pontoon.
  • the second pontoon may be configured to, e.g. in a first setup, extend from the first end of the base to the second end of the base.
  • the second pontoon may be an inflatable pontoon, e.g. an inflatable polyvinyl chloride, PVC, pontoon.
  • Other suitable pontoon materials include Hypalon®, such as chlorosulfonated polyethylene (CSPE), rubber, polyurethane (PU), and synthetic rubber (CSM).
  • CSPE chlorosulfonated polyethylene
  • PU polyurethane
  • CSM synthetic rubber
  • the second pontoon may in a deflated state of the second pontoon provide a soft and flexible pontoon, thereby providing a soft and flexible pontoon that is suitable for packing, such as folding and/or rolling.
  • the second pontoon may be substantially cylindrical in shape, e.g. having a substantially circular cross-section.
  • the second pontoon may provide a support for the base when in use, e.g. supporting the base, e.g. the first surface of the base, above a water-level and/or a ground level.
  • the second pontoon may be detachably attached to the base, e.g. via attachment device(s).
  • the second pontoon may be configured to be detachably attached to the base in a first setup and optionally in a second setup. In other words, the second pontoon may be attached to one attachment device, e.g. a second primary attachment device, in a first setup and to another attachment device, e.g. a fourth, fifth, or sixth attachment
  • the second pontoon may have a second diameter in the range from 10 cm to 80 cm, such as in the range from 20 cm to 50 cm, e.g. 30 cm.
  • the second pontoon may have a second length in the range from 40 cm to 4 m, such as in the range from 1 m to 3 m, e.g. 2.4 m.
  • the second pontoon has a second length in the range from 0.8L to 1.2L where L is the length of the base or a first length in the range from 0.8W to 1 ,2W where W is the width of the base.
  • the second pontoon may have the same size and/or shape as the first pontoon. Differently sized and/or shaped first pontoon and second pontoon may be employed.
  • the first length of the first pontoon and/or the second length of the second pontoon may be in the range from 0.3L to 0.7L, such as 0.5L, where L is the length of the base.
  • the first pontoon and/or the second pontoon may be inflatable and/or deflatable.
  • the base optionally comprises one or more attachment devices arranged on the second surface.
  • An attachment device may attach, such as secure, a pontoon or a plurality of pontoons to the base, e.g. at or to the second surface of the base.
  • the attachment device(s) may substantially prevent that the pontoon is moving, e.g. avoid that the pontoon detaches from the platform assembly, such as from the base.
  • the attachment device(s) may provide that the pontoon remains in substantially the same position after being attached, such as after being mounted or attached to the base.
  • the one or more attachment devices may provide that the pontoon(s) remain secured and fixed to the second surface of the base.
  • the attachment device(s) may provide an attachment system for the pontoons on the second surface.
  • the base is optionally configured to detachably attach one or more pontoons to the second surface of the base.
  • the one or more attachment devices comprise a first set of one or more first attachment devices including a first primary attachment device and/or a first secondary attachment device, e.g. for attaching the first pontoon to the base/second surface optionally with the first pontoon axis parallel to the primary axis, e.g. in a first setup.
  • the first primary attachment device may be arranged at a distance of 0.1 L to 0.5L, such as 0.25L, from the first end of the base and/or at a distance of 0.1 W to 0.4W, such as 0.2W from the first side of the base.
  • the first secondary attachment device may be arranged at a distance of 0.5L to 0.9L, such as 0.75L, from the first end of the base and/or at a distance of 0.1 W to 0.4W, such as 0.2W from the first side of the base.
  • the first set of first attachment devices may be configured to attach the first pontoon with the first pontoon axis forming a first primary angle with the primary axis of the base.
  • the first primary angle also denoted V_1_1 may be in the range from 0 to 90°, e.g. less than 75°, such as in the range from 30° to 60°.
  • An attachment device such as one or more of first primary attachment device, first secondary attachment device, second primary attachment device, and second secondary attachment device may comprise one or more of a buckle, a D-ring, a grommet, an eyelet, a belt, a strap, a clip, a clamp, a harness, a fastener, a hasp, a catch, and a hook-and- loop fastener.
  • An attachment device such as one or more of first primary attachment device, first secondary attachment device, second primary attachment device, and second secondary attachment device may comprise a first part and/or a second part attached to the base at the second surface.
  • An attachment device may comprise one or more parts attached to the pontoon.
  • An attachment device may comprise a first part attached to the second surface of the base.
  • An attachment part may comprise a second part attached to the second surface. The first part and the second part may be attached to a common support that is attached to the second surface.
  • the first part optionally comprises a first attachment region and/or a second attachment region, where the first part is attached to the second surface, e.g. glued, stitched, welded, or melt-bonded to the second surface.
  • the second part optionally comprises a first attachment region and/or a second attachment region, where the second part is attached to the second surface, e.g. glued, stitched, welded, or melt-bonded, to the second surface.
  • the first part may comprise a first strap attached at the first attachment region at one end and at the second attachment region at another end, e.g. to the second surface or to a first support.
  • the first strap may be glued, stitched, welded, and/or melt-bonded to the first support at first end and second end.
  • the first support may be glued, stitched, welded, and/or melt-bonded, to the second surface.
  • the first strap may form a first bridge section forming an opening between the bridge section and the second surface and/or the first support of the first part.
  • the second part may comprise a second strap attached at the first attachment region at one end and at the second attachment region at another end, e.g. to the second surface or to a second support.
  • the second strap may be glued, stitched, welded, and/or melt-bonded to the second support at first end and second end.
  • the second support may be glued, stitched, welded, and/or melt-bonded, to the second surface.
  • the second strap may form a second bridge section forming an opening between the bridge section and the second surface.
  • the distance between the first attachment region and the second attachment region of a part may be in the range of 1 cm to 10 cm, such as 5 cm or 6 cm.
  • the first part may comprise a first support and/or the second part may comprise a second support being attached to the second surface.
  • the first strap of first part may be attached to the first support in first and second attachment regions.
  • the second strap of second part may be attached to the second support in first and second attachment regions.
  • An attachment device such as one or more of first primary attachment device, first secondary attachment device, second primary attachment device, and second secondary attachment device may comprise a part, also denoted third part, being free (such as not attached to either the base or the pontoon) in a disassembled state of the platform assembly, and which third part is attached to the first part and/or second part attached to the base in an assembled state of the platform assembly.
  • the third part of an attachment device may comprise a belt or strap for encircling a pontoon in assembled state.
  • the third part optionally comprises a tube element or sleeve.
  • the belt or strap When assembled, the belt or strap may encircle the tube element.
  • the third part, e.g. tube element and/or sleeve may form a cavity, e.g. together with the second surface, for accommodating a pontoon.
  • the belt of the attachment device optionally encircles the sleeve or tube element and the pontoon accommodated in the cavity and passes through respective openings of first part and/or second part of the attachment device to secure and attach the pontoon to the second surface of the base.
  • a cavity formed by the third part/sleeve may have a first opening at a first end of the cavity and/or a second opening at a second end of the cavity.
  • First and second openings in a cavity allows for a pontoon to extend on both sides of the sleeve/tube element, which may ensure that the pontoon ends are free, e.g. such that accessory device can be attached to ends of the pontoon.
  • the belt or strap of third part may have a width in the range from 1 cm to 10 cm, e.g. 5 cm.
  • the belt or strap of third part may have a length in the range from 50 cm to 3 m.
  • a cavity of an attachment device such as the third part, may at least substantially have the shape of the pontoon being accommodated.
  • the cavity may have a cross section smaller than the cross section of the accommodated pontoon in an inflated state. This may provide that the pontoon is securely attached to the base.
  • the accommodated pontoon may thereby exert an outward force on the inner surface of a wall of the cavity in an inflated state. A friction force between an outer surface of the accommodated pontoon and the inner surface of the wall of the cavity may thereby be provided.
  • the tube element/sleeve may comprise one or more layers, such as one or more fabric layers, being glued and/or stitched together.
  • the tube element/sleeve may for example be made of heavy duty fabric, such as heavy duty nylon.
  • the tube element of an attachment device may have a sleeve length also denoted SL in the range from 10 cm to 2 m, such as 30 cm, and may form a cavity for accommodating a portion of a pontoon.
  • the belt may have a width in the range from 2 cm to 10 cm and optionally encircles tube element and pontoon in assembled state. It is to be understood that the third part of attachment device comprising tube element and/or belt can be used with different types of first part and second part of attachment device, e.g.
  • a third part may be used for different first and second parts in different setups of platform assembly/platform system.
  • a base may comprise fewer third parts than first parts of attachment devices.
  • the base comprises four third parts.
  • the third part may comprise a buckle for fastening the belt or strap around the pontoon.
  • the buckle of the third part may be provided with a release capability configured to release when a force applied to the buckle increase above a threshold.
  • the third part may be detachably attached to the first part and/or the second part.
  • the third part may be detachably attached to the pontoon.
  • the third part comprises a first strap optionally attached to a tube element of the third part and a second strap optionally attached to the tube element.
  • the first strap may be attached to the first part and the second strap may be attached to the second part.
  • the first strap and/or the second strap may extend through openings of the first part and/or the second part to secure the tube element and thereby the pontoon to the second surface.
  • a third part may be used as a part in different attachment devices in different setups.
  • a third part of the first primary attachment device in a first setup may be used as a third part of a third attachment device in a second setup.
  • a third part of the second primary attachment device in a first setup may be used as a third part of a fourth attachment device in a second setup.
  • An attachment device or parts thereof may be packed away at the second surface, such as folded up against the second surface, when not in use.
  • not all of the one or more attachment devices may be in use at the same time, and therefore the attachment devices that are not in use, may be packed up, e.g. to a passive state.
  • some, most, and/or all of the one or more attachment devices may be packed up.
  • An advantage of packing up the non-used one or more attachment devices may be that they are not in the way, such as being of trouble, at the second surface. Further, the non-used attachment devices may not be prejudicial for e.g. the flowing of the platform assembly when on water, or get stuck to various objects.
  • the first primary attachment device comprises a first part attached to or integrated into the second surface.
  • the first primary attachment device may comprise a second part attached to or integrated into the second surface.
  • the first part and/or the second part of the attachment device may for example be glued to, welded, and/or stitched to the second surface of the base.
  • the first part and/or second part of the attachment device may comprise a piece of fabric or PVC that is stitched, welded, and/or glued to the second surface.
  • the first part of an attachment device may comprise one or more first coupling elements at a distal edge of the first part.
  • the second part of an attachment device optionally comprises one or more second coupling elements at a distal edge of the second part for coupling the distal edges of the first part and the second part.
  • the one or more first coupling elements and/or the one or more second coupling elements may comprise one or more of a buckle, a D-ring, a grommet, an eyelet, a belt, a strap, a clip, a clamp, a harness, a fastener, a hasp, a catch, and a hook-and-loop fastener.
  • the first primary attachment device comprises a third part including a tube element and/or a belt.
  • the third part of attachment device may comprise a strap element enclosing tube element.
  • the third part may comprise a rope.
  • the third part may comprise an elastic belt, spring element, or spring function e.g. for uptake of sideward oscillations or forces on the pontoon.
  • the third part of the attachment device may be a “free” part (such as not attached to either the base or the pontoon) in a disassembled state of the platform assembly.
  • the third part may be attached to the second surface, the first part, and/or second part in an assembled state of the platform assembly, e.g. when a pontoon is attached to the base via the one or more attachment devices.
  • the third part may be detachably arranged to the base and/or the first part and/or the second part.
  • the third part may be attached to the base, such as the second surface, the first part and/or the second part.
  • the third part may comprise a sleeve, such as the first primary sleeve and/or
  • the one or more attachment devices may comprise a second set of one or more second attachment devices including a second primary attachment device and/or a second secondary attachment device, e.g. for attaching the second pontoon to the base optionally with the second pontoon axis parallel to the primary axis.
  • the second primary attachment device may be arranged at a distance of 0.1 L to 0.5L, such as 0.25L, from the first end of the base and/or at a distance of 0.6W to 0.9W, such as 0.8W from the first side of the base.
  • the second secondary attachment device may be arranged at a distance of 0.5L to 0.9L, such as 0.75L, from the first end of the base and/or at a distance of 0.6W to 0.9W, such as 0.8W from the first side of the base.
  • the second set of second attachment devices may be configured to attach the second pontoon with the second pontoon axis forming a second primary angle with the primary axis of the base.
  • the second primary angle also denoted V_2_1, may be in the range from 0 to 90°, e.g. less than 75°, such as in the range from 30° to 60°.
  • the first pontoon axis and the second pontoon axis may, e.g. in first setup and/or in second setup, be parallel.
  • the first set of first attachment devices and the second set of second attachment devices may be configured to attach the first pontoon and the second pontoon to the second surface, respectively, such that the first pontoon axis is parallel to the second pontoon axis.
  • the first set of first attachment devices and the second set of second attachment devices may be configured to attach the first pontoon and the second pontoon to the second surface with the first pontoon axis and the second pontoon axis forming a pontoon angle e.g. in the range from 0 to 90°, e.g. less than 75°, such as in the range from 30° to 60°.
  • the one or more attachment devices of the base comprise a third set of one or more third attachment devices arranged on the second surface, the one or more third attachment devices including one or more of a third center attachment device, a third primary attachment device and/or a third secondary attachment device, e.g. for attaching a pontoon, such as the first pontoon, to the base optionally with the (first) pontoon axis perpendicular or angled to the primary axis.
  • the third center attachment device may be arranged at a distance of 0 to 0.25L, from the first end of the base and/or at a distance of 0.4W to 0.6W, such as 0.5W from the first side of the base.
  • the third primary attachment device may be arranged at a distance of 0 to 0.25L from the first end of the base and/or at a distance of 0 to 0.3W from the first side of the base.
  • the third secondary attachment device may be arranged at a distance of 0 to 0.25L from the first end of the base and/or at a distance of 0.7W to W from the first side of the base.
  • the one or more attachment devices comprise a fourth set of one or more fourth attachment devices arranged on the second surface, the one or more fourth attachment devices including one or more of a fourth center attachment device, a fourth primary attachment device and/or a fourth secondary attachment device, e.g. for attaching a pontoon, such as the second pontoon, to the base optionally with the (second) pontoon axis perpendicular or angled to the primary axis.
  • the fourth center attachment device may be arranged at a distance of 0.25L to 0.5L, from the first end of the base and/or at a distance of 0.4W to 0.6W, such as 0.5W from the first side of the base.
  • the fourth primary attachment device may be arranged at a distance of 0.25L to 0.5L from the first end of the base and/or at a distance of 0 to 0.3W from the first side of the base.
  • the fourth secondary attachment device may be arranged at a distance of 0.25L to 0.5L from the first end of the base and/or at a distance of 0.7W to W from the first side of the base.
  • the one or more attachment devices comprise a fifth set of one or more fifth attachment devices arranged on the second surface, the one or more fifth attachment devices including one or more of a fifth center attachment device, a fifth primary attachment device, and a fifth secondary attachment device, e.g. for attaching a pontoon, such as the first pontoon, to the base optionally with the (first) pontoon axis perpendicular or angled to the primary axis.
  • the fifth center attachment device may be arranged at a distance of 0.5L to 0.75L, from the first end of the base and/or at a distance of 0.4W to 0.6W, such as 0.5W from the first side of the base.
  • the fifth primary attachment device may be arranged at a distance of 0.5L to 0.75L from the first end of the base and/or at a distance of 0 to 0.3W from the first side of the base.
  • the fifth secondary attachment device may be arranged at a distance of 0.5L to 0.75L from the first end of the base and/or at a distance of 0.7W to W from the first side of the base.
  • the one or more attachment devices comprise a sixth set of one or more sixth attachment devices arranged on the second surface, the one or more sixth attachment devices including one or more of a sixth center attachment device, a sixth primary attachment device, and a sixth secondary attachment device, e.g.
  • the sixth center attachment device may be arranged at a distance of 0.75L to L, from the first end of the base and/or at a distance of 0.4W to 0.6W, such as 0.5W from the first side of the base.
  • the sixth primary attachment device may be arranged at a distance of 0.75L to L from the first end of the base and/or at a distance of 0 to 0.3W from the first side of the base.
  • the sixth secondary attachment device may be arranged at a distance of 0.75L to L from the first end of the base and/or at a distance of 0.7W to W from the first side of the base.
  • the first primary attachment device comprises a first primary sleeve or tube element forming a first primary cavity.
  • the first primary cavity has a first opening at a first end of the first primary cavity.
  • the first primary cavity may have a second opening at a second end of the first primary cavity.
  • the first primary sleeve or tube element is configured to accommodate a first primary portion of the first pontoon.
  • the first primary cavity may be formed by the first primary sleeve, such as one or more layers of the first primary sleeve forming the first primary cavity.
  • the first primary sleeve may surround or enclose the first primary portion of the first pontoon.
  • the first primary sleeve may form a wall of the first primary cavity.
  • the first primary cavity may be formed by the first primary sleeve with the second surface of the base, e.g. the first primary sleeve being attached to the second surface.
  • the first primary sleeve may form a first wall of the first primary cavity and the second surface may form a second wall of the first primary cavity.
  • the first primary sleeve may be attached directly to the second surface.
  • the first primary sleeve may be attached to the second surface via the first part and/or the second part of the attachment device.
  • the first primary sleeve may comprise one or more layers, such as one or more fabric layers, being glued and/or stitched to the second surface.
  • the sleeve may for example be made of heavy duty fabric, such as heavy duty nylon or PVC.
  • the first primary cavity may at least substantially have the shape of the first pontoon.
  • the first primary cavity may have a cross section smaller than the cross section of the first pontoon in an inflated state. This may provide that the first pontoon is securely attached to the base.
  • the first pontoon may thereby exert an outward force on the inner surface of a wall of the first primary cavity, in an inflated state. A friction force between an outer surface of the first pontoon and the inner surface of the wall of the first primary cavity may thereby be provided.
  • the second primary attachment device comprises a second primary sleeve or tube element forming a second primary cavity.
  • the second primary cavity has a first opening at a first end of the second primary cavity.
  • the second primary cavity may have a second opening at a second end of the second primary cavity.
  • the second primary sleeve is configured to accommodate a second primary portion of the second pontoon.
  • the first secondary attachment device comprises a first secondary sleeve or tube element forming a first secondary cavity with the second surface of the base.
  • the first secondary cavity has a first opening at a first end of the first secondary cavity.
  • the first secondary cavity may have a second opening at a second end of the first secondary cavity.
  • the first secondary sleeve/tube element may be configured to accommodate a first secondary portion of the first pontoon.
  • the second secondary attachment device comprises a second secondary sleeve or tube element forming a second secondary cavity with the second surface of the base.
  • the second secondary cavity has a first opening at a first end of the second secondary cavity.
  • the second secondary cavity may have a second opening at a second end of the second secondary cavity.
  • the second secondary sleeve/tube element is configured to accommodate a second secondary portion of the second pontoon.
  • An inflatable device such as a base and/or a pontoon, a platform assembly, and/or a platform system may comprise one or more coupling devices including a first coupling device on the first surface.
  • the one or more coupling devices may comprise at least four coupling devices, such as at least six or at least eight coupling devices, on the first surface.
  • a coupling device e.g. the first coupling device, may comprise the coupling element, e.g. the first coupling element.
  • a coupling device e.g. the first coupling device, may partially or totally enclose the first coupling element.
  • a coupling device, e.g. the first coupling device may comprise one or more sheets attached to the first surface of the inflatable assembly, such as the base.
  • a coupling device, e.g. the first coupling device may be glued, stitched, welded, or heat-bonded to the first surface.
  • the first coupling device may be positioned at a first position on the first surface.
  • a coupling device e.g.
  • the first coupling device may be positioned at a certain distance from an edge of the base.
  • the first coupling device may be positioned at a distance in the range of 1 cm to 50 cm from the edge of the base.
  • the first coupling device may be positioned at a first corner of the inflatable device, e.g. at a distance in the range of 1 cm to 30 cm from the first corner of the base.
  • Coupling devices may be provided at various positions on the first surface. Coupling devices may be provided in different sizes and/or shapes depending on the equipment to be coupled. Equipment may be coupled to a plurality of coupling devices at the same time, e.g. to achieve a stronger coupling.
  • a coupling device e.g. first coupling device
  • a coupling device is optionally configured to fix and/or attach the coupling element to the first surface, at least in an inflated state of the inflatable device.
  • a coupling device e.g. first coupling device, may be configured to release the coupling element from the first surface in a deflated state.
  • the first coupling element may be detachable from the first surface when the inflatable device is deflated or at least partly deflated, e.g. not fully inflated.
  • a coupling element optionally comprises a planar surface.
  • the planar surface is optionally configured for coupling equipment to the coupling element and therefore to the inflatable device.
  • the planar surface of coupling element may form a coupling area for coupling equipment to the inflatable device.
  • the planar surface may be understood as a flat surface for coupling equipment.
  • the first planar surface may form a first coupling area for coupling equipment to the inflatable device.
  • the first planar surface may be understood as a flat surface for coupling equipment.
  • the first coupling device and/or the first coupling element may comprise at least a portion having a smooth surface, e.g. the first planar surface. Smooth surface may be understood as a surface having little or no roughness, e.g. a highly uniform surface.
  • Smooth surface may be understood as a surface having a low porosity. Smooth surface may be a surface where equipment, such as a suction cup, may be coupled in a secure way. For example, a smooth surface where equipment, such as a suction cup, may achieve an increased suction force compared to the remaining first surface. For example, a smooth surface may be a stainless steel surface and/or a hard polymer surface.
  • a coupling element, such as the first coupling element may comprise or be a plate, e.g. a metal plate and/or a rigid polymer plate e.g. forming the planar surface.
  • a coupling element may have a length in the range from 60 mm to 150 mm, such as in the range from 80 mm to 120 mm.
  • a coupling element may have a width in the range from 40 mm to 150 mm, such as in the range from 80 mm to 120 mm.
  • a coupling element may have a thickness in the range from 1 mm to 10 mm, such as in the range from 2 mm to 4 mm, e.g. for a metallic coupling element, or in the range from 4 mm to 8 mm, e.g. for a polymer plate.
  • a coupling element may comprise one or more openings and/or protrusions, e.g. including a center opening optionally with an inner threading.
  • the center opening may have diameter in the range from 4 mm to 40 mm, such as 6 mm, 7 mm, or 8 mm for a metallic plate, or such as 10 mm, 12 mm, 14 for a polymer plate.
  • a coupling element may be rectangular, circular, squared, or oval, e.g. with rounded corners and or sides, e.g. in order to reduce the wear on the coupling device.
  • a coupling device may comprise a pocket device with a pocket for accommodating a coupling element.
  • the first coupling device optionally comprises a first pocket device for accommodating the first coupling element, e.g. in a pocket of the first pocket device.
  • the first pocket device may comprise one or more layers and/or sheets, optionally attached to the first surface, e.g. forming a pocket between the one or more sheets and the first surface.
  • the first pocket may partially or totally enclose the first coupling element.
  • a coupling device may comprise a recess in the first surface.
  • the first coupling device optionally comprises a recess in the first surface.
  • the recess may at least partly accommodate the first coupling element.
  • the first pocket device may comprise the recess in the first surface, e.g. a pocket formed by the recess and one or more sheets of the pocket device.
  • the one or more sheets of the first pocket device, including the first sheet and/or the second sheet, may be attached in the recess.
  • a pocket device may comprise a first sheet, wherein the first sheet optionally is attached to the inflatable device, optionally via a second sheet, for forming a pocket for accommodating a coupling element.
  • the first sheet may be made of fabric, e.g. the same fabric as the platform assembly, platform system, and/or inflatable assembly is made of.
  • the first pocket device comprises a first sheet, the first sheet being attached to the inflatable device for forming a first pocket for accommodating the first coupling element.
  • the first sheet may be made of fabric, e.g. the same fabric as the platform assembly, platform system, and/or inflatable assembly are made of.
  • a pocket device may comprise a second sheet.
  • the second sheet may be attached to the first sheet and/or to the first surface.
  • the pocket of the pocket device may be formed between the first sheet and the second sheet or between the first sheet and the first surface.
  • the first sheet and/or the second sheet may comprise one or more attachment regions, such as a glue region where the first sheet and/or the second sheet is glued and/or a stitch region where the first sheet and/or the second sheet are stitched.
  • the first sheet and/or the second sheet may comprise a cavity region forming the pocket for accommodating a coupling element.
  • the first sheet and/or the second sheet of a coupling device may comprise and/or form one or more opening regions or openings for inserting the coupling element.
  • the first pocket device comprises a second sheet.
  • a pocket device optionally comprises a first opening for inserting a coupling element into the pocket.
  • a pocket device may for example have a first sheet with three sides that are attached to the first surface and one side comprising the first opening.
  • the first opening may comprise a zipper for closing and opening the first opening.
  • the first opening may be formed as a slit in the first sheet.
  • the first opening may be formed between the first sheet and the second sheet/and or first surface.
  • the first pocket device comprising a first opening for inserting the first coupling element.
  • the first pocket device may for example have a first sheet with three sides that are attached to the first surface, such as three sides of the first sheet and/or the second sheet, and one side comprising the first opening, e.g. an open side in the first sheet and/or the second sheet.
  • the first opening may comprise a zipper for closing and opening the first opening.
  • a pocket device may comprise a second opening for inserting a coupling element.
  • a pocket device may for example have a first sheet with two sides that are attached to the first surface, a side comprising the first opening, and a side comprising the second opening.
  • the second opening may comprise a zipper for closing and opening the second opening.
  • the second opening may be formed as a slit in the first sheet.
  • the second opening may be formed between the first sheet and the second sheet/and or first surface.
  • the first pocket device comprising a second opening for inserting the first coupling element.
  • the first pocket device may for example have two sides that are attached to the first surface and two sides comprising the first and the second opening.
  • the second opening may comprise a zipper for closing and opening the second opening.
  • the one or more coupling devices comprise a second coupling device arranged on the first surface, wherein the second coupling device is configured to accommodate a second coupling element optionally having a first planar surface for coupling equipment to the inflatable device.
  • the second coupling device may comprise the second coupling element.
  • the second coupling device may partially or totally enclose the second coupling element.
  • the second coupling device may comprise one or more sheets attached to the first surface of the inflatable assembly.
  • the second coupling device may be glued, stitched, welded, or heat-bonded to the first surface.
  • the second coupling device may be positioned at a second position on the first surface. For example, for a base, the second coupling device may be positioned at a certain distance from an edge of the base.
  • the second coupling device may be positioned at a distance in the range of 1 cm to 50 cm from the edge of the base.
  • the second coupling device may be positioned at a second corner of the inflatable device, e.g.
  • the one or more coupling devices may comprise a third coupling device, a fourth coupling device, a fifth coupling device etc.
  • the one or more coupling devices may comprise 10 or more coupling device on the first surface, such as in the range from 10 to 30 coupling devices.
  • a coupling element may be removably attached or fixed, such as fixedly attached, to the coupling device, e.g. at the first surface.
  • a coupling element may for example be glued to the coupling device.
  • a coupling element may be glued in the recess on the first surface.
  • a coupling element may be removably attached in the coupling device, e.g. removably arranged in a pocket of the pocket device.
  • the first coupling element is removably attached or fixed, such as fixedly attached, to the first coupling device, e.g. at the first surface.
  • the first coupling element may for example be glued to the first coupling device.
  • the first coupling element may be glued in the first recess.
  • the first coupling element may be removably attached in the first coupling device, e.g. removably arranged in the first pocket device.
  • a coupling device optionally comprises a first window, e.g. in the first sheet and/or the second sheet, configured to expose at least a portion, such as part of the planar surface, of the coupling element arranged or accommodated in the coupling device.
  • a portion of the coupling element such as the planar surface
  • equipment may be coupled directly to the coupling element accommodated in the coupling device. This may be an advantage, for example for exposing a smooth surface of a metal plate or of a polymer plate, e.g. for magnetic coupling and/or for suction coupling of equipment to the planar surface.
  • the first coupling device comprises a first window configured, e.g. in the first sheet and/or the second sheet, to expose at least a portion of the first coupling element, e.g. the first planar surface.
  • the first coupling element e.g. the first planar surface
  • equipment may be coupled directly to the first coupling element.
  • a smooth surface of a metal plate or of a polymer plate e.g. for magnetic coupling and/or for suction coupling of equipment to the first surface.
  • a coupling element may comprise a ferromagnetic material for magnetic coupling of equipment to the inflatable device.
  • a coupling element may comprise a magnet producing a magnetic field, e.g. a permanent magnet.
  • a coupling element may comprise a steel plate with rounded corners and/or edges.
  • the first coupling element comprises a ferromagnetic material for magnetic coupling of equipment to the inflatable device.
  • the first coupling element may comprise a ferromagnetic material having positive and/or negative magnetic charging at the first surface, e.g. forming a negative or positive magnetic pole when coupling a magnet to it.
  • the equipment to be coupled may comprise a ferromagnetic material being attracted to a magnet of the first coupling element, e.g. that may be magnetized by a magnet, or vice- versa. The equipment may thereby be magnetically coupled to the first coupling device.
  • the first coupling device and/or the equipment may comprise a magnet producing a magnetic field, e.g. a permanent magnet.
  • a coupling element optionally comprises a suction region for suction cup coupling of equipment to the inflatable device.
  • the suction region may for example comprise a smooth surface where equipment, such as a suction cup, may be coupled by suction cup coupling.
  • the suction region of the coupling element may be exposed via first window of a coupling device.
  • the suction region may provide an increased suction force compared to the remaining first surface of the inflatable device.
  • the suction region may comprise a smooth surface such as a metal surface and/or a polymer surface.
  • the suction region may be formed by a plate, e.g. a metal plate and/or a rigid polymer plate e.g. forming the suction region where equipment may be coupled to the first surface of the inflatable device via suction cup coupling.
  • the first coupling element comprises a suction region for suction cup coupling of equipment to the inflatable device.
  • the suction region may for example comprise a smooth surface where equipment, such as a suction cup, may be coupled by suction cup coupling.
  • the suction region may provide an increased suction force compared to the remaining first surface.
  • the suction region may comprise a smooth surface such as a metal surface and/or a polymer surface.
  • the suction region may be formed by a plate, e.g. a metal plate and/or a rigid polymer plate e.g. forming the suction region where equipment may be coupled to the first surface via suction cup coupling.
  • a planar surface of coupling device(s) including the first planar surface of the first coupling element has an area in the range from 2 cm 2 to 500 cm 2 .
  • a coupling element, such as the first coupling element and/or the second coupling element optionally has a thickness in the range from 0.5 cm to 5 cm.
  • a coupling element, such as the first coupling element and/or the second coupling element may have an area in the range from 5 cm 2 to 400 cm 2 , such as in the range from 10 cm 2 to 300 cm 2 , or even in the range from 50 cm 2 to 200 cm 2 .
  • the coupling element such as the first coupling element and/or the second coupling element, may have an area in the range from 100 cm 2 to 150 cm 2 , in the range from 2 cm 2 to 100 cm 2 , in the range from 2 cm 2 to 50 cm 2 , in the range from 2 cm 2 to 30 cm 2 , and/or in the range from 2 cm 2 to 20 cm 2 .
  • a coupling element such as the first coupling element and/or the second coupling element, may be rectangular or squared, optionally with rounded corners.
  • a coupling element such as the first coupling element and/or the second coupling element, may comprise a plug element for attaching the first coupling element.
  • the plug element may comprise a rubber plug and/or a polymer plug.
  • the plug element may comprise a first window, e.g. to expose at least a portion of the first coupling element.
  • the first window may expose a portion of the first planar surface and/or the suction region of the first coupling element.
  • the equipment to be coupled to the first surface may comprise one or more of a privacy screen, a fishing rod holder, a table, a ladder, a rack, a frame, e.g. for coupling an engine, a paddle, a chair, a tent, a table, an insect net, a pole, a canopy, a camera, and a first surface attachment device.
  • the platform assembly may comprise one or more accessory devices including a first primary accessory device configured to couple to the first pontoon, e.g. at a first end of the first pontoon, and/or to the second pontoon, e.g. at a first end of the second pontoon.
  • a first primary accessory device configured to couple to the first pontoon, e.g. at a first end of the first pontoon, and/or to the second pontoon, e.g. at a first end of the second pontoon.
  • the first primary accessory device may provide a stabilizing effect to the platform assembly, e.g. such as a ballast effect and/or a counterweight when the weight distribution on the platform assembly is uneven.
  • the first primary accessory device may have a portion located below the water level and a portion located above the water level. The first primary accessory device may therefore enjoy the use of the buoyancy of the water, which minimizes the forces on the platform assembly.
  • the first primary accessory device may comprise equipment itself or may comprise intermediate equipment for coupling further equipment to it.
  • the first primary accessory device may comprise one or more of a ballast device, a ladder, an engine, a frame element a telescopic tube, and a support structure.
  • the first pontoon comprises a first coupling device for coupling the first primary accessory device to the first pontoon, e.g. at a first end of the first pontoon.
  • the first primary accessory device may be coupled directly to the first pontoon or via the first coupling device.
  • the first primary accessory device may be detachably coupled to the first pontoon, e.g. via the first coupling device.
  • the first coupling device of the first pontoon may be configured to securely couple the first primary accessory device to the first pontoon.
  • the first coupling device of the first pontoon may comprise one or more of a sleeve, a buckle, a D-ring, a grommet, an eyelet, a belt, a strap, a clip, a clamp, a harness, a fastener, a hasp, a catch, and a hook-and-loop fastener.
  • the first coupling device may alternatively be located at the second surface of the base.
  • the first coupling device may be the same sleeve as the sleeve for accommodating the first pontoon, e.g. the first primary sleeve being longer and/or wider such that the first primary accessory device may be accommodated in the first primary sleeve as well.
  • the first coupling device may also comprise or be an additional sleeve or tube element attached to the second surface and/or the pontoon.
  • the additional sleeve/tube element may for example be positioned further away from the ends of the base, i.e. towards the center of the base. This may provide an increased support of the first primary accessory device, e.g. when applying force/pressure on the primary accessory device.
  • the one or more accessory devices comprise a first secondary accessory device configured to couple to the first pontoon, e.g. at a second end of the first pontoon, and/or to the second pontoon, e.g. at a second end of the second pontoon.
  • the first pontoon comprises a second coupling device for coupling the first secondary accessory device to the first pontoon, e.g. at a second end of the first pontoon.
  • the first primary accessory device comprises a ballast device and wherein the ballast device is coupled to a first end of the first pontoon.
  • the ballast device may provide a ballast effect and/or a counterweight when the weight distribution on the platform assembly is uneven.
  • the ballast device may comprise a bag element configured to be filled up.
  • the bag element may be filled up with weights, such as sand and/or stones, or may when used on water, be filled up with water.
  • the ballast device may also comprise a solid weight.
  • the ballast device may comprise one or more steps, e.g. to be used as a ladder for the user of the platform assembly.
  • the ballast device may comprise a first primary ballast device configured to be positioned at a first end of the first pontoon, a first secondary ballast device configured to be positioned at a second end of the first pontoon, a second primary ballast device configured to be positioned at a first end of the second pontoon, and/or a second secondary ballast device configured to be positioned at a second end of the second pontoon.
  • the ballast device When using the platform assembly on water, the ballast device may have a portion located below the water level and a portion located above the water level when the platform assembly is tilting.
  • the ballast device may in case of tilting of the platform assembly have a portion located above the water level, which will have an increased weight, as the portion located above the water level increases.
  • the ballast device may therefore have a variating counterweight effect depending on the distribution of the weight on the platform assembly. Further, this may minimize the forces exerted on the platform assembly, e.g. on the first pontoon when the platform assembly has a uniform weight distribution on the first surface.
  • the first primary accessory device comprises a frame element.
  • the frame element may comprise one or more of a metal frame, a rigid polymer frame, fiber material, such as glass fiber and/or carbon fiber, e.g. reinforced fiber material, and/or a wooden frame.
  • the frame element may be configured to couple further equipment to the platform assembly, e.g. via the first pontoon and/or the second pontoon.
  • the frame element may act as a structural support.
  • the frame element may be configured to couple one or more of an engine, a ladder, and a telescopic tube.
  • the first primary accessory device comprises a first part to couple to the first pontoon.
  • the first part may comprise a first leg of the frame element.
  • the first part may comprise one or more damping elements, such as pads, to absorb upward forces on the first pontoon. This may avoid that the frame element damages or wears the first pontoon.
  • the first primary accessory device comprises a second part to couple to the second pontoon.
  • the second part may comprise a second leg of the frame element.
  • the second part may comprise one or more damping elements, such as pads, to absorb upward forces on the second pontoon. This may avoid that the frame element damages or wears the second pontoon.
  • the ballast device is cylindrical in shape and has a diameter in the range from 5 cm to 80 cm and a length in the range from 5 cm to 100 cm.
  • the ballast device may also have a square cross-section.
  • the ballast device may be elongated in shape.
  • the ballast device is configured to couple to the second end of the first pontoon and/or configured to couple to the first end of the second pontoon.
  • the ballast device has a volume in the range from 20 L to 100 L.
  • the ballast device may have a weight in the range from 20 kg to 100 kg.
  • the first primary accessory device comprises a (first) strap element for attaching the first primary accessory device to the first pontoon.
  • the (first) strap element may be coupled to the coupling device for attaching the first primary accessory device to the first pontoon.
  • the first primary accessory device comprises a (second) strap element for attaching the first primary accessory device to the second pontoon.
  • the (second) strap element may be coupled to the coupling device for attaching the first primary accessory device to the second pontoon.
  • the first accessory device is removably coupled to the first pontoon and/or the second pontoon, e.g. removably coupled via a coupling device of the first pontoon and/or a coupling device of the second pontoon.
  • the one or more accessory devices comprise a second primary accessory device configured to couple to the first end of the second pontoon.
  • the second pontoon optionally comprises a first coupling device at the first end for coupling the second primary accessory device to the first end of the second pontoon.
  • the one or more accessory devices comprise a second secondary accessory device configured to couple to the second end of the second pontoon.
  • the second pontoon optionally comprises a second coupling device at the second end for coupling the second secondary accessory device to the second end of the second pontoon.
  • the first coupling device and/or second coupling device of the first pontoon comprises a D-ring.
  • the first coupling device and/or second coupling device of the second pontoon optionally comprises a D-ring.
  • the first primary accessory device comprises one or more steps.
  • a ballast device may comprise one or more steps.
  • Fig. 1 shows a perspective view of an exemplary platform assembly in assembled/inflated state.
  • the platform assembly 2 comprises a base 4 being an inflatable base, a first pontoon, and optionally a second pontoon 8.
  • the base 4 is an inflatable base having a first surface (distal surface) 10 and a second surface (proximal surface) 12.
  • the base 4 optionally extends along a primary axis X_1 from a first end 14 to a second end 16 of the base 4.
  • the first pontoon 6 extends along a first pontoon axis X_P_1 from a first end 20 to a second end 22 of the first pontoon 6; and the second pontoon 8 extends along a second pontoon axis X_P_2 from a first end 30 to a second end (not shown in Fig. 1 but later indicated with ref 32) of the second pontoon 8.
  • the base 4 comprise one or more attachment devices arranged on the second surface 12, wherein the one or more attachment devices comprise a first set of one or more first attachment devices including a first primary attachment device 40 and optionally a first secondary attachment device 42 for attaching the first pontoon 6 to the (second surface 12 of) base 4.
  • the first pontoon 6 is optionally attached with the first pontoon axis X_P_1 parallel to the primary axis X_1.
  • the first set of first attachment devices may be configured to attach the first pontoon with the first pontoon axis parallel to the primary axis, such as in a first setup.
  • the first set of first attachment devices may be configured to attach the first pontoon with the first pontoon axis forming a first primary angle with the primary axis of the base.
  • the first primary angle also denoted V_1_1 , may be in the range from 0 to 90°, e.g. less than 75°, such as in the range from 30° to 60°.
  • the base 4 comprises a second set of one or more second attachment devices including a second primary attachment device (not shown but later indicated with ref 50) and optionally a second secondary attachment device (not shown but later indicated with ref 52) for attaching the second pontoon 8 to the (second surface 12 of) base 4.
  • the second pontoon 8 is optionally attached with the second pontoon axis X_P_2 parallel to the primary axis X_1.
  • the second set of second attachment devices may be configured to attach the second pontoon with the second pontoon axis parallel to the primary axis.
  • the second set of second attachment devices may be configured to attach the second pontoon with the second pontoon axis forming a second primary angle with the primary axis of the base.
  • the second primary angle also denoted V_2_1, may be in the range from 0 to 90°, e.g. less than 75°, such as in the range from 30° to 60°.
  • the first pontoon axis and the second pontoon axis may be parallel.
  • the first set of first attachment devices and the second set of second attachment devices may be configured to attach the first pontoon and the second pontoon to the second surface 12, respectively, such that the first pontoon axis is parallel to the second pontoon axis.
  • the first set of first attachment devices and the second set of second attachment devices may be configured to attach the first pontoon and the second pontoon to the first surface with the first pontoon axis and the second pontoon axis forming a pontoon angle e.g. in the range from 0 to 90°, e.g. less than 75°, such as in the range from 30° to 60°.
  • the base 4 optionally comprises one or more coupling devices arranged on the first surface (not shown but described in further detail below, e.g. in Fig. 11).
  • Fig. 2 shows a perspective view of a first setup of an exemplary platform system in assembled/inflated state.
  • the platform system 100 comprises a first base 4A being an inflatable first base, e.g. embodied as base 4 described herein; a second base 4B being and inflatable second base, e.g. embodied as base 4 described herein; and a first pontoon 6A.
  • Reference suffixes A and B are generally used to refer to first base 4A and second base 4B, e.g. embodied as base 4. Accordingly, ref 14A of Fig. 2 refers to a first end of base 4A, since ref 14 of base 4 refers to first end of base 4. Likewise, ref 14B of Fig. 2 refers to a first end of base 4B, since ref 14 of base 4 refers to first end of base 4.
  • the first base 4A and the second base 4B each comprises one or more attachment devices arranged on the second surface 12A, 12B, respectively.
  • the first base 4A comprises, optionally in addition to first attachment device(s) 40, 42 (not shown in Fig. 2) and/or second attachment device(s) 50, 52 (not shown in Fig. 2), a third set of one or more third attachment devices including a third center attachment device 60, 60A.
  • the second base 4B comprises, optionally in addition to first attachment device(s) 40, 42 (not shown in Fig. 2) and/or second attachment device(s) 50, 52 (not shown in Fig. 2), a third set of one or more third attachment devices including a third center attachment device 60, 60B.
  • the third center attachment device 60A of first base 4A is configured to attach the first pontoon 6A to the first base 4A, optionally with the first pontoon axis perpendicular to the first primary axis X_1 A of the first base 4A.
  • the third center attachment device 60B of second base 4B is configured to attach the first pontoon 6A to the second base 4B, optionally with the first pontoon axis perpendicular to the second primary axis X_1 B of the second base 4B, such as in a second setup.
  • platform system 100 comprises a second pontoon 8A, wherein the one or more attachment devices of the first base 4A are configured to attach the second pontoon 8A to the first base 4A with the second pontoon axis perpendicular to the first primary axis, such as in a second setup.
  • the first base 4A optionally comprises a fourth set of one or more fourth attachment devices optionally including a fourth center attachment device (not shown but later indicated with ref 66).
  • the fourth center attachment device of first base 4A is configured to attach the second pontoon 8A to the first base 4A, optionally with the second pontoon axis perpendicular to the first primary axis X_1 A of the first base 4A and/or parallel to the first pontoon axis of the first pontoon 6A, such as in a second setup.
  • the second base 4B optionally comprises a fourth set of one or more fourth attachment devices optionally including a fourth center attachment device (not shown but later indicated with ref 66).
  • the fourth center attachment device of second base 4B is configured to attach the second pontoon 8A to the second base 4B, optionally with the second pontoon axis perpendicular to the second primary axis X_1B of the second base 4B and/or parallel to the first pontoon axis of the first pontoon 6A, such as in a second setup.
  • the first base 4A may comprise fifth center attachment device configured to attach a third pontoon, e.g. a first pontoon 6B of second platform assembly 2B, to the second surface of first base 4A, optionally with the third pontoon axis perpendicular to the first primary axis X_1 A of the first base 4A and/or parallel to the first pontoon axis of the first pontoon 6A, such as in a second setup.
  • the first base 4A may comprise sixth center attachment device configured to attach a fourth pontoon, e.g.
  • a second pontoon 8B of second platform assembly 2B to the second surface of first base 4A, optionally with the fourth pontoon axis perpendicular to the first primary axis X_1 A of the first base 4A and/or parallel to the first pontoon axis of the first pontoon 6A, such as in a second setup.
  • the second base 4B may comprise fifth center attachment device configured to attach a third pontoon, e.g. a first pontoon 6B of second platform assembly 2B, to the second surface of second base 4B, optionally with the third pontoon axis perpendicular to the second primary axis X_1B of the second base 4B and/or parallel to the first pontoon axis of the first pontoon 6A, such as in a second setup.
  • the second base 4B may comprise sixth center attachment device configured to attach a fourth pontoon, e.g.
  • a second pontoon 8B of second platform assembly 2B to the second surface of second base 4B, optionally with the fourth pontoon axis perpendicular to the second primary axis X_1B of the second base 4B and/or parallel to the first pontoon axis of the first pontoon 6A, such as in a second setup.
  • Fig. 3 shows a second surface view of exemplary platform assembly in assembled/inflated state, e.g. as the platform assembly shown in Fig. 1 .
  • the platform assembly 2 comprises a base 4 being an inflatable base, a first pontoon, and optionally a second pontoon 8.
  • the base 4 is an inflatable base having a first surface (distal surface) 10 and a second surface (proximal surface) 12.
  • the base 4 optionally extends along a primary axis X_1 from a first end 14 to a second end 16 of the base 4.
  • the first pontoon 6 extends along a first pontoon axis X_P_1 from a first end 20 to a second end 22 of the first pontoon 6; and the second pontoon 8 extends along a second pontoon axis X_P_2 from a first end 30 to a second end 32 of the second pontoon 8.
  • the first end 20 of the first pontoon 6 may be positioned at a distance L_1_1 from the first end 14 of the base 4.
  • the first end 30 of the second pontoon 8 may be positioned at a distance L_1_2 from the first end 14 of the base 4.
  • the second end 22 of the first pontoon 6 may be positioned at a distance L_2_1 from the second end 16 of the base 4.
  • the second end 32 of the second pontoon 8 may be positioned at a distance L_2_2 from the second end 14 of the base 4.
  • the first pontoon may be positioned at a distance W1 from the first side 18A of the base 4.
  • the second pontoon may be positioned at a distance W3 from the second side 18B of the base 4.
  • the first pontoon 6 and/or the second pontoon 8 have pontoon width PW and a pontoon length PL.
  • a centre of the second pontoon 8 may be positioned at a distance W2 from each other.
  • the first pontoon 6 is arranged at a distance W1 of 0.25W from the first side 18A of the base 4.
  • the first pontoon 6 may be centred around an axis positioned at 0.25W from the first side 18A.
  • the second pontoon 8 is arranged at a distance W3 of 0.75W from the first side 18A.
  • the second pontoon 8 may be centred around an axis positioned at 0.75W from the first side18A.
  • the first pontoon 6 may be arranged in a first width half of the base 4, i.e.
  • the second pontoon 8 may be arranged at a second width half of the base 4, i.e. more than 0.5W from the first side 18A.
  • W1 + W2 + W3 W.
  • the base 4 comprises one or more attachment devices arranged on the second surface 12, wherein the one or more attachment devices comprise a first set of one or more first attachment devices including a first primary attachment device 40 and optionally a first secondary attachment device 42 for attaching the first pontoon 6 to the (second surface 12 of) base 4.
  • the first pontoon 6 is optionally attached with the first pontoon axis X_P_1 parallel to the primary axis X_1.
  • the first set of first attachment devices may be configured to attach the first pontoon with the first pontoon axis parallel to the primary axis.
  • the base 4 comprises a second set of one or more second attachment devices including a second primary attachment device 50 and optionally a second secondary attachment device 52 for attaching the second pontoon 8 to the (second surface 12 of) base 4.
  • the second pontoon 8 is optionally attached with the second pontoon axis X_P_2 parallel to the primary axis X_1.
  • the second set of second attachment devices may be configured to attach the second pontoon with the second pontoon axis parallel to the primary axis.
  • Fig. 4 shows a second surface view of an exemplary base, e.g. embodied as a base 4 described herein, for a platform assembly as described herein.
  • the base 4 comprises a first primary attachment device 40, optionally comprising a first part 44 and a second part 45.
  • the first primary attachment device 40 may be positioned at a distance D_L_1 from the first end 14 of 0.25L of the length of the base, such as centred around an axis positioned at 0.25L of the length of the base 4.
  • the base 4 comprises a first secondary attachment device 42, optionally comprising a first part 46 and a second part 47.
  • the first secondary attachment device 42 may be positioned at a distance D_L_2 from the first end 14 of 0.75L of the length of the base 4, such as centred around an axis positioned at 0.75L of the length of the base.
  • the base 4 comprises a second primary attachment device 50, optionally comprising a first part 54 and a second part 55.
  • the second primary attachment device 50 may be positioned at a distance D_L_1 from the first end 14 of 0.25L of the length of the base, such as centred around an axis positioned at 0.25L of the length of the base 4.
  • the base 4 comprises a second secondary attachment device 52, optionally comprising a first part 56 and a second part 57.
  • the second secondary attachment device 52 may be positioned at a distance D_L_2 from the first end 14 of 0.75L of the length of the base 4, such as centred around an axis positioned at 0.75L of the length of the base.
  • the base 4 comprises a third primary attachment device 62 as shown with dotted lines, optionally comprising a first part and a second part as described in connection with the first primary attachment device.
  • the third primary attachment device 62 may be positioned at a distance D_W_1 from the first side 18A of 0.25W of the width of the base, such as centred around an axis positioned at 0.25W of the width of the base 4.
  • the base 4 comprises a third secondary attachment device 64 as shown with dotted lines, optionally comprising a first part and a second part as described in connection with the first primary attachment device.
  • the third secondary attachment device 64 may be positioned at a distance D_W_3 from the first side 18A of 0.75W of the width of the base 4, such as centred around an axis positioned at 0.75W of the width of the base.
  • the base 4 comprises a third centre attachment device 60 as shown with dotted lines, optionally comprising a first part and a second part as described in connection with the first primary attachment device.
  • the third centre attachment device 60 may be positioned at a distance D_W_2 from the first side 18A of 0.5W of the width of the base 4, such as centred around an axis positioned at 0.5W of the width of the base.
  • the base 4 comprises a fourth primary attachment device 68 as shown with dotted lines, optionally comprising a first part and a second part as described in connection with the first primary attachment device.
  • the fourth primary attachment device 68 may be positioned at a distance D_W_1 from the first side 18A of 0.25W of the width of the base, such as centred around an axis positioned at 0.25W of the width of the base 4.
  • the base 4 comprises a fourth secondary attachment device 70 as shown with dotted lines, optionally comprising a first part and a second part as described in connection with the first primary attachment device.
  • the fourth secondary attachment device 70 may be positioned at a distance D_W_3 from the first side 18A of 0.75W of the width of the base 4, such as centred around an axis positioned at 0.75W of the width of the base.
  • the base 4 comprises a fourth centre attachment device 66 as shown with dotted lines, optionally comprising a first part and a second part as described in connection with the first primary attachment device.
  • the fourth centre attachment device 66 may be positioned at a distance D_W_2 from the first side 18A of 0.5W of the width of the base 4, such as centred around an axis positioned at 0.5W of the width of the base.
  • the base 4 comprises a fifth primary attachment device 74 as shown with dotted lines, optionally comprising a first part and a second part as described in connection with the first primary attachment device.
  • the fifth primary attachment device 74 may be positioned at a distance D_W_1 from the first side 18A of 0.25W of the width of the base, such as centred around an axis positioned at 0.25W of the width of the base 4.
  • the base 4 comprises a fifth secondary attachment device 76 as shown with dotted lines, optionally comprising a first part and a second part as described in connection with the first primary attachment device.
  • the fifth secondary attachment device 76 may be positioned at a distance D_W_3 from the first side 18A of 0.75W of the width of the base 4, such as centred around an axis positioned at 0.75W of the width of the base.
  • the base 4 comprises a fifth centre attachment device 72, optionally comprising a first part and a second part as described in connection with the first primary attachment device.
  • the fifth centre attachment device 72 may be positioned at a distance D_W_2 from the first side 18A of 0.5W of the width of the base 4, such as centred around an axis positioned at 0.5W of the width of the base.
  • the base 4 comprises a sixth primary attachment device 80 as shown with dotted lines, optionally comprising a first part and a second part as described in connection with the first primary attachment device.
  • the sixth primary attachment device 80 may be positioned at a distance D_W_1 from the first side 18A of 0.25W of the width of the base, such as centred around an axis positioned at 0.25W of the width of the base 4.
  • the base 4 comprises a sixth secondary attachment device 82 as shown with dotted lines, optionally comprising a first part and a second part as described in connection with the first primary attachment device.
  • the sixth secondary attachment device 82 may be positioned at a distance D_W_3 from the first side 18A of 0.75W of the width of the base 4, such as centred around an axis positioned at 0.75W of the width of the base.
  • the base 4 comprises a sixth centre attachment device 78, optionally comprising a first part and a second part as described in connection with the first primary attachment device.
  • the sixth centre attachment device 78 may be positioned at a distance D_W_2 from the first side 18A of 0.5W of the width of the base 4, such as centred around an axis positioned at 0.5W of the width of the base.
  • Fig. 5 shows a cross-section of a base 4 with first pontoon 6 and second pontoon 8 attached to the base 4.
  • the base 4 comprises a drop-stitch plate 5 made of drop stitch fabric and has first part 44 and second part 45 of first primary attachment device 40 attached, such as glued, welded, stitched, and/or melt-bonded to the second surface 12 of the base.
  • the first primary attachment device 40 comprises a third part 83 comprising a belt 83A and optionally a tube element or sleeve 83B.
  • the third part 83/sleeve 83B of the first primary attachment device 40 forms a first primary cavity 83C accommodating the first pontoon 6.
  • the belt 83A of first primary attachment device 40 encircles the sleeve 83B and the first pontoon and passes through respective openings of first part 44 and second part 45 to secure and attach the first pontoon 6 to the second surface 12.
  • the first primary attachment device 40 comprises a first primary sleeve 83B forming a first primary cavity 83C, the first primary cavity having a first opening at a first end of the first primary cavity and/or a second opening at a second end of the first primary cavity, wherein the first primary sleeve is configured to accommodate a first primary portion of the first pontoon 6.
  • the base 4 has first part 54 and second part 55 of second primary attachment device 50 attached, such as glued, welded, stitched, and/or melt-bonded to the second surface 12 of the base 4.
  • the second primary attachment device 50 comprises a third part 83 comprising a belt 83A and optionally a tube element or sleeve 83B.
  • the third part 83/sleeve 83B of the second primary attachment device 50 forms a second primary cavity 83D accommodating the second pontoon 8.
  • the belt 83A encircles the sleeve and the second pontoon 8 and passes through respective openings of first part 54 and second part 55 to secure and attach the second pontoon to the second surface.
  • the belt 83A of attachment devices 40, 50 may be elastic or comprise elastic portions.
  • the second primary attachment device 50 comprises a second primary sleeve 83B forming a second primary cavity 83D, the second primary cavity having a first opening at a first end of the second primary cavity and/or a second opening at a second end of the second primary cavity, wherein the second primary sleeve is configured to accommodate a second primary portion of the second pontoon 8.
  • Figs. 6A-6C show cross-sections of exemplary attachment devices.
  • Fig. 6A shows a cross-section of a base 4 with an exemplary attachment device but without a pontoon arranged.
  • the base 4 comprises a drop-stitch plate 5 made of drop stitch fabric and has first part 44 and second part 45 of first primary attachment device 40 attached, such as glued, welded, stitched, and/or melt-bonded to the second surface 12 of the base 4.
  • the first primary attachment device 40 comprises a third part 83 comprising a strop 83A and optionally a tube element or sleeve 83B.
  • the third part 83 may optionally comprise a second strop 83A e.g. attached to the second part 45.
  • the third part 83/sleeve 83B of the first primary attachment device 40 forms a first primary cavity 83C configured for accommodating a first pontoon (not shown in Fig. 6A).
  • the strop 83A of first primary attachment device 40 may pass through respective openings of first part 44 and second part 45 to secure and attach the first pontoon 6 to the second surface 12.
  • the first primary attachment device 40 comprises a first primary sleeve 83B forming a first primary cavity 83C, the first primary cavity having a first opening at a first end of the first primary cavity and/or a second opening at a second end of the first primary cavity, wherein the first primary sleeve is configured to accommodate a first primary portion of the first pontoon 6.
  • FIG. 6B shows a cross-section of a base 4 with an attachment device but without a pontoon arranged.
  • the base 4 has first part 54 and second part 55 of second primary attachment device 50 attached, such as glued, welded, stitched, and/or melt-bonded to the second surface 12 of the base 4.
  • the second primary attachment device 50 comprises a third part 83 comprising a belt 83A and optionally a tube element or sleeve 83B.
  • the third part 83/sleeve 83B of the second primary attachment device 50 forms a second primary cavity 83D configured for accommodating a second pontoon (not shown in Fig. 6B).
  • the belt 83A encircles the sleeve and the second pontoon 8 and passes through respective openings of first part 54 and second part 55 to secure and attach the second pontoon to the second surface.
  • the belt 83A of attachment devices 40, 50 may be elastic or comprise elastic portions.
  • Fig. 6C shows a cross-section of a base 4 with an exemplary attachment device but without a pontoon arranged.
  • the base 4 has first part 44 and second part 45 of a first primary attachment device 40 attached, such as glued, welded, stitched, and/or melt- bonded to the second surface 12 of the base 4.
  • the first primary attachment device 40 comprises a third part 83 comprising a belt 83A.
  • the first primary attachment device 40 e.g. the third part 83, may comprise a double-cavity tube element or sleeve 83E.
  • the third part 83/sleeve 83E of the first primary attachment device 40 may form a first primary cavity 83C configured for accommodating a pontoon (not shown in Fig.
  • an additional cavity 83F e.g. configured for coupling an accessory device (not shown) such as a frame element (e.g. the frame element shown in Figs. 15A-15B).
  • the additional cavity 83F may for example be configured for coupling a first leg of the frame element.
  • the belt 83A encircles the sleeve 83E and therefore also the accessory device and pontoon and passes through respective openings of first part 44 and second part 45 to secure and attach the accessory device to the pontoon and therefore to the base.
  • Fig. 7 shows a side view of base 4 and attachment device, such as any of attachment devices 40, 42, 50, 52, 60, 62, 64, 66, 68, 70,72, 74, 76, 78, 80, 82.
  • the tube element 83B has a sleeve length SL in the range from 10 cm to 50 cm, such as 30 cm as illustrated here, and forms a cavity for accommodating pontoon, such as pontoon 6, 8, 6A, 8A.
  • the belt 83A optionally has a width in the range from 2 cm to 10 cm and encircles tube element and pontoon. It is to be understood that the third part of attachment device comprising tube element and belt can be used with different types of first part and second part of attachment device, e.g.
  • Fig. 8A and Fig. 8B show different side views of a pontoon end of first pontoon and/or second pontoon.
  • An end, such as the first end 20, 30 and/or the second end 22, 32 of respective pontoons 6, 8 may be a pointed end as illustrated in Fig. 8A, e.g. with the pointy end in the cross-sectional center or shifted away from cross-sectional center of the pontoon.
  • a pontoon with a pointy end may improve directional tracking of the platform assembly.
  • An end, such as the first end 20, 30 and/or the second end 22, 32 of respective pontoons 6, 8 may be a flat or rounded end as illustrated in Fig. 8B.
  • Figs. 9A-9C show close-up views of the second surface with exemplary attachment devices.
  • Fig. 9A shows a close-up view of the second surface 12 with an exemplary attachment device 40, 42, 50, 52, 60, 62, 64, 66, 68, 70, 72, 74, 76, 78, 80, and/or 82 comprising a first part 84 and a second part 86.
  • the first part 84 comprises a first attachment region 84A and a second attachment region 84B.
  • the second part 86 comprises a first attachment region 86A and a second attachment region 86B.
  • the first attachment regions 84A, 86A and the second attachment regions 84B, 86B may be stitched, glued, and/or welded to the second surface 12.
  • the first part 84 may comprise a first strap 85 attached at the first attachment region 84A at one end and at the second attachment region 84B at another end.
  • the first strap 85 may form a first bridge section 84C forming an opening between the bridge section 84C and the second surface 12.
  • the second part 86 may comprise a second strap attached at the first attachment region 86A at one end and at the second attachment region 84B at another end.
  • the second strap 87 may form a second bridge section 86C forming an opening between the bridge section 86C and the second surface 12.
  • the distance between the first attachment region 84A, 86A and the second attachment region 84B, 86B may be in the range of 1 cm to 10 cm.
  • the first part 84 comprises first support 89, where the first strap 85 is attached, such as glued, welded, stitched, and/or melt-bonded to the first support 89 in first attachment region 84A and in second attachment region 84B.
  • the first part 84/first support is attached such as glued, welded, stitched, and/or melt-bonded to the second surface.
  • the second part 86 may comprise second support 91 where the second strap 87 is attached, such as glued, welded, stitched, and/or melt-bonded to the second support 91 in first attachment region 86A and in second attachment region 86B.
  • the second part 86/second support 91 is attached such as glued, welded, stitched, and/or melt-bonded to the second surface.
  • the first strap 85 and second strap 87 may be directly attached to the second surface in attachment regions 84A, 84B, 86A, 86B.
  • Fig. 9B shows a close-up view of the second surface 12 with an exemplary attachment device 40, 42, 50, 52, 60, 62, 64, 66, 68, 70, 72, 74, 76, 78, 80, and/or 82 comprising a first part 88 and a second part 90.
  • the first part 88 comprises a first attachment region 88A and a second attachment region 88B.
  • the second part 90 comprises a first attachment region 90A and a second attachment region 90B.
  • the first attachment regions 88A, 90A and the second attachment regions 88B, 90B may be stitched, glued, and/or welded to the second surface 12.
  • the first part 88 may comprise first eyelet 88C attached at the first attachment region 88A at one end and at the second attachment region 88B at another end.
  • the first eyelet 88C may have an opening such that a third part (not shown) of the attachment device may be coupled to the second surface 12, e.g. for attaching a first pontoon (not shown).
  • the second part 90 may comprise a second eyelet 90C attached at the first attachment region 90A at one end and at the second attachment region 88B at another end.
  • the second eyelet 90C may have an opening such that a third part (not shown) of the attachment device may be coupled to the second surface 12, e.g. for attaching a first pontoon (not shown).
  • the distance between the first attachment region 88A, 90A and the second attachment region 88B, 90B may be in the range of 1 cm to 10 cm.
  • the first eyelet 88C may be pivotably arranged in the first attachment region 88A and the second attachment region 88B.
  • the second eyelet 90C may be pivotably arranged in the first attachment region 90A and the second attachment region 90B.
  • the first part 88 may comprise a first support 89 being attached to the second surface 12, e.g. fixedly attached to the second surface 12.
  • the second part 90 may comprise a second support 91 being attached to the second surface 12, e.g. fixedly attached to the second surface 12.
  • Fig. 9C shows a close-up view of the second surface 12 with an exemplary attachment device 40, 42, 50, 52, 60, 62, 64, 66, 68, 70, 72, 74, 76, 78, 80, and/or 82 comprising a first part 92 and a second part 94.
  • the first part 92 comprises a first attachment region 92A.
  • the second part 94 comprises a first attachment region 94A.
  • the first attachment regions 92A, 94A may be stitched, glued, and/or welded to the second surface 12, e.g. via respective supports 89, 91 .
  • the first part 92 may comprise first D-ring 92C attached at the first attachment region 92A.
  • the first D-ring may have an opening such that a third part (not shown) of the attachment device may be coupled to the second surface 12, e.g. for attaching a first pontoon (not shown).
  • the second part 94 may comprise a second D-ring attached at the first attachment region 94A.
  • the second D-ring may have an opening such that a third part (not shown) of the attachment device may be coupled to the second surface 12, e.g. for attaching a first pontoon (not shown).
  • the first D-ring 92C may be pivotably arranged in the first attachment region 92A.
  • the second D-ring 94C may be pivotably arranged in the first attachment region 94A.
  • the first part 92 may comprise a first support 89 being attached to the second surface 12, e.g. fixedly attached to the second surface 12.
  • the second part 94 may comprise a second support 91 being attached to the second surface 12, e.g. fixedly attached to the second surface 12.
  • the distance between a centre of the first part 84, 88, 92 and a centre of the second part 86, 90, 94 may be less than 60 cm, such as in the range from 5 cm to 55 cm, e.g. in the range from 10 cm to 40 cm.
  • the distance between a centre of the first part 84, 88, 92 and a centre of the second part 86, 90, 94 may be in the range from 0.5 to 1.5 times D, where D is the pontoon diameter.
  • Figs. 10A-10C show different setups of platform systems with respectively two, three, and four bases.
  • the pontoons are shown in exemplary setups, but may be interchangeable with each other.
  • Fig. 10A shows a second surface view of an exemplary setup of a platform system 100 in assembled/inflated state.
  • the platform system 100 comprises a first base 4A being an inflatable first base, e.g. embodied as base 4 described herein; a second base 4B being and inflatable second base, e.g. embodied as base 4 described herein; and a first pontoon 6A.
  • Reference suffixes A and B are generally used to refer to first base 4A and second base 4B, e.g. embodied as base 4.
  • ref 14A of Fig. 10A refers to a first end of base 4A, since ref 14 of base 4 refers to first end of base 4.
  • ref 14B of Fig. 2 refers to a first end of base 4B, since ref 14 of base 4 refers to first end of base 4.
  • the first base 4A and the second base 4B each comprises one or more attachment devices arranged on the second surface 12A, 12B, respectively.
  • the first base 4A comprises, optionally in addition to first attachment device(s) 40, 42 (not shown in Fig. 10A) and/or second attachment device(s) 50, 52 (not shown in Fig. 10A), a third set of one or more third attachment devices including a third centre attachment device 60, 60A.
  • the second base 4B comprises, optionally in addition to first attachment device(s) 40, 42 (not shown in Fig. 10A) and/or second attachment device(s) 50, 52 (not shown in Fig. 10B), a third set of one or more third attachment devices including a third center attachment device 60, 60B.
  • the third center attachment device 60A of first base 4A is configured to attach the first pontoon 6A to the first base 4A, optionally with the first pontoon axis X_P_1 perpendicular to the first primary axis X_1 A of the first base 4A.
  • the third center attachment device 60B of second base 4B is configured to attach the first pontoon 6A to the second base 4B, optionally with the first pontoon axis X_P_1 perpendicular to the second primary axis X_1 B of the second base 4B.
  • platform system 100 comprises a second pontoon 8A, wherein the one or more attachment devices of the first base 4A are configured to attach the second pontoon 8A to the first base 4A with the second pontoon axis X_P_2 perpendicular to the first primary axis X_1 A.
  • the first base 4A optionally comprises a fourth set of one or more fourth attachment devices optionally including a fourth center attachment device 66, 66A.
  • the fourth center attachment device 66A of first base 4A is configured to attach the second pontoon 8A to the first base 4A, optionally with the second pontoon axis X_P_2 perpendicular to the first primary axis X_1 A of the first base 4A and/or parallel to the first pontoon axis X_P_1 of the first pontoon 6A.
  • the second base 4B optionally comprises a fourth set of one or more fourth attachment devices optionally including a fourth center attachment device 66, 66B.
  • the fourth center attachment device 66B of second base 4B is configured to attach the second pontoon 8A to the second base 4B, optionally with the second pontoon axis X_P_2 perpendicular to the second primary axis X_1B of the second base 4B and/or parallel to the first pontoon axis X_P_1 of the first pontoon 6A.
  • the first base 4A may comprise fifth center attachment device 72, 72A configured to attach a third pontoon 6B to the second surface 12A of first base 4A, optionally with the third pontoon axis X_P_3 perpendicular to the first primary axis X_1 A of the first base 4A and/or parallel to the first pontoon axis X_P_1 of the first pontoon 6A.
  • the first base 4A may comprise sixth center attachment device 78, 78A configured to attach a fourth pontoon 8B to the second surface 12A of first base 4A, optionally with the fourth pontoon axis X_P_4 perpendicular to the first primary axis X_1 A of the first base 4A and/or parallel to the first pontoon axis X_P_1 of the first pontoon 6A.
  • the second base 4B may comprise fifth center attachment device 72, 72B configured to attach a third pontoon 6B to the second surface 12B of second base 4B, optionally with the third pontoon axis X_P_3 perpendicular to the second primary axis X_1B of the second base 4B and/or parallel to the first pontoon axis X_P_1 of the first pontoon 6A.
  • the second base 4B may comprise sixth center attachment device 78, 78B configured to attach a fourth pontoon 8B to the second surface 12B of second base 4B, optionally with the fourth pontoon axis X_P_4 perpendicular to the second primary axis X_1B of the second base 4B and/or parallel to the first pontoon axis X_P_1 of the first pontoon 6A.
  • Fig. 10B shows a second surface view of an exemplary setup of a platform system 100 in assembled/inflated state.
  • the platform system 100 comprises a first base 4A being an inflatable first base, e.g. embodied as base 4 described herein; a second base 4B being and inflatable second base, e.g. embodied as base 4 described herein; a third base 4C being an inflatable third base, and a first pontoon 6A.
  • the first base 4A, the second base 4B, and the third base 4C each comprises one or more attachment devices arranged on the second surface 12A, 12B, 12C respectively.
  • the first base 4A may comprise second attachment device(s) 50, 52, including a second primary attachment device 50A and a second secondary attachment device 52A, configured to attach a first pontoon 6A to the second surface 12A of first base 4A.
  • the first base 4A may comprise a third attachment device 62, 62A configured to attach a second pontoon 8A to the second surface 12A of first base 4A.
  • the first base 4A may comprise a fourth attachment device 68, 68A configured to attach a third pontoon 6B to the second surface 12A of first base 4A.
  • the first base 4A may comprise a fifth attachment device 74, 74A configured to attach a fourth pontoon 8B to the second surface 12A of first base 4A.
  • the first base 4A may comprise a sixth attachment device 80, 80A configured to attach a fifth pontoon 6C to the second surface 12A of first base 4A.
  • the second base 4B may comprise first attachment device(s) 40, 42, including a first primary attachment device 40B and a first secondary attachment device 42B, configured to attach a sixth pontoon 8C to the second surface 12B of the second base 4B.
  • the second base 4B may comprise a third attachment device 64, 64B configured to attach a second pontoon 8A to the second surface 12B of second base 4B.
  • the second base 4B may comprise a fourth attachment device 70, 70B configured to attach a third pontoon 6B to the second surface 12B of second base 4B.
  • the second base 4B may comprise a fifth attachment device 76, 76B configured to attach a fourth pontoon 8B to the second surface 12B of second base 4B.
  • the second base 4B may comprise a sixth attachment device 82, 82B configured to attach a fifth pontoon 6C to the second surface 12B of second base 4B.
  • the third base 4C may comprise a third attachment device 60 including a third center attachment device 60C, configured to attach a fourth pontoon 8A to the second surface 12C of the third base 4C.
  • the third base 4C may comprise a fourth attachment device 66, 66C configured to attach a third pontoon 6B to the second surface 12C of third base 4C.
  • the third base 4C may comprise a fifth attachment device 72, 72C configured to attach a fourth pontoon 8B to the second surface 12C of third base 4C.
  • the third base 4C may comprise a sixth attachment device 78, 78C configured to attach a fifth pontoon 6C to the second surface 12C of third base 4C.
  • the attachment devices of the third base 4C may optionally be omitted, e.g. when the attachment devices of the first base 4A and the second base 4B are sufficient for providing a secure attachment of the pontoons.
  • Fig. 10C shows a second surface view of an exemplary setup of a platform system 100 in assembled/inflated state.
  • the platform system 100 comprises a first base 4A being an inflatable first base, e.g. embodied as base 4 described herein; a second base 4B being and inflatable second base, e.g. embodied as base 4 described herein; a third base 4C being an inflatable third base, a fourth base 4D, e.g. embodied as base 4 described herein; and a first pontoon 6A.
  • the first base 4A, the second base 4B, the third base 4C, and the fourth base 4D each comprises one or more attachment devices arranged on the second surface 12A, 12B, 12C, 12D respectively for attaching a first pontoon 6A, a second pontoon 8A, a third pontoon 6B, a fourth pontoon 8B, a fifth pontoon 6C, a sixth pontoon 8C, a seventh pontoon 6D, and an eighth pontoon 8D.
  • Fig. 11 shows a first surface view of an exemplary inflatable assembly 200 comprising an inflatable device 210.
  • the inflatable device 210 is here embodied as a base 4.
  • the inflatable device 210, 4 comprises a first surface 212, 10 and one or more coupling devices including a first coupling device 220 arranged on the first surface 212, 10.
  • the first coupling device 220 is configured to accommodate a first coupling element 222 having a first planar surface for coupling equipment to the inflatable device 210, 4.
  • the first coupling device 220 may partially or totally enclose the first coupling element 222.
  • the first coupling device 220 may comprise one or more sheets (not shown in Fig. 11 , but in Figs. 12A-12B and Fig. 13) attached to the first surface 212, 10 of the inflatable device 210, 4.
  • the first coupling device 220 may be welded, glued and/or stitched, such as drop stitched, to the first surface 212, 10.
  • the inflatable device 210 e.g. base 4
  • the first coupling device 220 may be positioned at a first position on the first surface 212, 10, e.g. at a distance D_S_2 from the first side 18A of the base 4.
  • the first coupling device 220 may be positioned within a first width half of the base 4, e.g. within a distance D_W_3 from the first side 18A.
  • the first coupling device 220 may be positioned at a first corner of the inflatable device.
  • the first planar surface may form a first coupling area 223 for coupling equipment to the inflatable device 210, 4.
  • the one or more coupling devices may be provided at various positions on the first surface 212, 10.
  • the inflatable device 210, 4 comprises, optionally in addition to the first coupling device 220, a second coupling device 226 configured to accommodate a second coupling element 228 having a first planar surface for coupling equipment to the inflatable device 210, 4.
  • the second coupling device 226 may be positioned at a first distance D_S_1 from the first side 18A of the base.
  • the inflatable device 210, 4 may optionally comprise a third coupling device 230 configured to accommodate a third coupling element 232 having a first planar surface for coupling equipment to the inflatable device 210, 4 and/or a fourth coupling device 234 configured to accommodate a fourth coupling element 236 having a first planar surface for coupling equipment to the inflatable device 210, 4.
  • the third coupling device 230 and the fourth coupling device 234 may be positioned at the distance D_S_1 from the first side 18A of the base.
  • the inflatable device 210, 4 may optionally comprise a fifth coupling device 238 configured to accommodate a fifth coupling element 240 having a first planar surface for coupling equipment to the inflatable device 210, 4.
  • the fifth coupling device 238 may be positioned at a distance D_S_2 from the first side 18A of the base, e.g. at a second corner of the base 4.
  • the inflatable device 210, 4 may optionally comprise a seventh coupling device 246 configured to accommodate a seventh coupling element 248 having a first planar surface for coupling equipment to the inflatable device 210, 4 and/or an eleventh coupling device 262 configured to accommodate an eleventh coupling element 264 having a first planar surface for coupling equipment to the inflatable device 210, 4.
  • the seventh coupling device 246 and the eleventh coupling device 262 may be positioned at a distance D_S_4, e.g. less than 5 cm, from the first side 18A of the base, e.g. respectively at a third corner of the base 4 and a fourth corner of the base 4.
  • the inflatable device 210, 4 may comprise a sixth coupling device 242, a twelfth coupling device 266, a thirteenth coupling device 270, a fourteenth coupling device 274, and/or a fifteenth coupling device 278, e.g. arranged centred around a central axis X_1 of the base 4 at a distance D_S_3, e.g. less than 5 cm, from the first side 18A of the base 4.
  • the inflatable device 210, 4 may optionally comprise an eighth coupling device 250 configured to accommodate an eighth coupling element 252 having a first planar surface for coupling equipment to the inflatable device 210, 4, a nineth coupling device 254 configured to accommodate a nineth coupling element 256 having a first planar surface for coupling equipment to the inflatable device 210, 4, and/or a tenth coupling device 258 configured to accommodate a tenth coupling element 260.
  • the eighth coupling device 250, the nineth coupling device 254, and/or the tenth coupling device 258 may be positioned at the distance D_S_5, e.g. less than 5 cm, from the first side 18A of the base 4.
  • Figs. 12A-12C show cross-section views of exemplary coupling devices.
  • Fig. 12A shows a cross-section view of an exemplary coupling device, e.g. first coupling device 220, arranged on a first surface 212 of an inflatable device 210.
  • the inflatable device 210 may here be embodied as a base 4 optionally comprising a drop-stitch plate 5 made of drop-stitch fabric.
  • the base 4 may optionally comprise a second plate 9 of foam material arranged on the first plate 5.
  • the first coupling device 220 comprises a first coupling element 222 having a first planar surface for coupling equipment to the inflatable device 210, 4.
  • the first coupling device may comprise a recess in the first surface, e.g. as can be seen in Fig. 12A a recess in the second plate 9. A recess may optionally be in the first plate 5.
  • a coupling element 222 may have a width CW_1 in the range from 60 mm to 150 mm, such as in the range from 80 mm to 120 mm.
  • the coupling element 222 may have a diameter CD_1 in the range from 60 mm to 150 mm, such as in the range from 80 mm to 120 mm (as shown in Fig. 13A).
  • a coupling element 222 may have a length (not shown) in the range from 40 mm to 150 mm, such as in the range from 80 mm to 120 mm.
  • a coupling element 222 may have a thickness CT_1 in the range from 1 mm to 10 mm, such as in the range from 2 mm to 4 mm, e.g. for a metallic coupling element, or in the range from 4 mm to 8 mm, e.g. for a polymer plate.
  • the first coupling device 220 may optionally comprise a first pocket device 290 for accommodating the first coupling element 222.
  • the first pocket device 290 comprises a first sheet 292, the first sheet 292 being attached to the inflatable device 210, 4, e.g. at a first attachment region 294 and/or at a second attachment region 296, for forming a first pocket 291 indicated with dotted box for accommodating the first coupling element 222.
  • the first sheet 292 may be made of fabric, e.g. the same fabric as the platform assembly, platform system, and/or inflatable assembly are made of.
  • a pocket device such as a first pocket device 290, may comprise a second sheet (not shown in Figs. 12A-12C, but later indicated with ref 293 in Fig. 13).
  • the second sheet 293 may be attached to the first sheet 292 and/or to the first surface 212, 10.
  • the pocket of the pocket device e.g. the first pocket 291 of the first pocket device 290, may be formed between the first sheet 292 and the second sheet 293 or between the first sheet 292 and the first surface 212, 10.
  • the first sheet and/or the second sheet may comprise one or more attachment regions, e.g.
  • a first sheet and/or a second sheet may comprise a cavity region forming the pocket for accommodating a coupling element.
  • a first sheet and/or a second sheet of a coupling device may comprise and/or form an opening region for inserting a coupling element.
  • a first coupling device 220 optionally comprises a first window 224, e.g. in the first sheet 292 and/or the second sheet 293, configured to expose at least a portion, such as part of the planar surface, of the coupling element, e.g. the first coupling element 222 arranged or accommodated in the coupling device.
  • exposing a portion of the coupling element, such as the planar surface equipment may be coupled directly to the coupling element accommodated in the coupling device. This may be an advantage, for example for exposing a smooth surface of a metal plate or of a polymer plate, e.g. for magnetic coupling and/or for suction coupling of equipment to the planar surface.
  • the first planar surface may form a first coupling area 223, e.g. formed by the first window 224 for coupling equipment to the inflatable device 210, 4, e.g. to the first coupling device 220.
  • Fig. 12B shows a cross-section view of an exemplary coupling device, such as first coupling device 220 or any of coupling devices 226, 230, 234, 238, 242, 246, 250, 254, 258, 262, 266, 270, 274, 278, embodied as a pocket device and arranged on a first surface 212 of an inflatable device 210, 4 or a pontoon.
  • the first coupling device 220 is attached, such as glued, welded, stitched, and/or melt-bonded to the first surface of the base.
  • the coupling device comprises a first sheet 292 glued, welded, stitched, and/or melt-bonded to a second sheet 293 of the coupling device in first attachment region 294 and in second attachment region 296 thereby forming pocket 291 of the coupling device.
  • Optional second layer 9 of inflatable device may overlap attachment regions 294, 296.
  • the second sheet 293 and thus the coupling device is glued, welded, stitched, and/or melt-bonded to the first surface.
  • the window 224 of coupling device is formed in the first sheet 292 to expose the planar surface of the coupling element removable inserted in the pocket 291.
  • the coupling of the equipment may be performed through the first sheet, i.e. with the first sheet between the first coupling element and the equipment, e.g. via magnetic coupling.
  • Fig. 13 shows a distal side view of an exemplary coupling device, such as a first coupling device 220 shown in Fig. 12B.
  • the first pocket device 290 comprises a first opening 298 optionally formed as a slit in first sheet 292 for inserting the first coupling element 222 in pocket of the pocket device.
  • the first sheet 292 may have three sides that are attached to the first surface 212, 10, in attachment regions 294, 296, 297A and one side forming the first opening between the first sheet and the first surface/second sheet.
  • the first opening 298 may comprise a zipper for closing and opening the first opening.
  • the first opening 298 may be located between the first sheet 292 and the second sheet 293 or the first opening may also be located between the first sheet 292 and the first surface 212, 10.
  • a pocket device may comprise a second opening 299 optionally formed as a slit in first sheet 292 for inserting a coupling element or for allowing a coupling element to extend through the pocket device.
  • the second opening may comprise a zipper for closing and opening the second opening.
  • the second opening 299 may be located between the first sheet 292 and the second sheet 293 or the second opening may also be located between the first sheet 292 and the first surface 212, 10.
  • the first opening 298 may be directed towards a center, such as longitudinal center or width center, of the base.
  • the second opening 299 may be directed towards a side and/or end of the base.
  • the first opening 298 and/or the second opening 299 may be at an edge of the base, e.g.
  • a first sheet and/or a second sheet may be stitched and/or glued at an edge of the base.
  • the first coupling element 222 shown with dashed circle and inserted in the pocket of the coupling device is a 3 mm thick metal plate having a circular shape with a diameter CD_1 and made of stainless steel, wherein the diameter CD_1 is larger than the diameter of window 224.
  • the pocket device in Fig. 13 comprises a second sheet arranged between the first sheet 292 and the first surface 212, 10.
  • the second sheet is attached, such as glued, welded, stitched, and/or melt-bonded, to the first sheet 292 in attachment regions 294, 296, 297A, and optionally 297B and attached, such as glued, welded, stitched, and/or melt-bonded to the first surface 212, 10.
  • the window 224 in the first sheet 292 is configured to expose at least a portion, such as part of the planar surface, of the coupling element inserted in the pocket, e.g. the first coupling element 222 arranged or accommodated in the coupling device.
  • exposing a portion of the coupling element, such as the planar surface equipment may be coupled directly to the coupling element accommodated in the coupling device. This may be an advantage, for example for exposing a smooth surface of a metal plate or of a polymer plate, e.g. for magnetic coupling and/or for suction coupling of equipment to the planar surface.
  • the first planar surface and window may form a first coupling area 223 for coupling equipment to the inflatable device 210, 4, e.g. to the first coupling device 220.
  • the first window 223 may have an area that is smaller than the first coupling element, such that the first coupling element 222 is secured in the first pocket device 290 when in use.
  • the first coupling element 222 may be removably attached or fixed to the first coupling device 290, e.g. via the first opening 298.
  • Fig. 14 shows a side view of an exemplary inflatable device 210 with equipment 300 coupled to coupling devices 290.
  • the equipment 300 is here embodied as poles, such as poles for coupling further equipment, such as one or more of a privacy screen, a fishing rod holder, a table, a ladder, a rack, a frame, e.g. for coupling an engine, a paddle, a chair, a tent, a table, an insect net, a pole, a canopy, a camera, and a first surface attachment device.
  • a threaded rod or pin arranged at an end of the poles may be screwed into a respective threaded center opening of the coupling elements or the poles may be magnetically and/or suctionally coupled to the coupling elements.
  • Fig. 15A shows a side view of a portion of an exemplary platform assembly comprising an accessory device, such as a first primary accessory device 301 , coupled to a pontoon of the platform assembly.
  • An accessory device e.g. the first primary accessory device 301
  • the frame element 302 may at least partly be attached or coupled to the platform assembly, for example to one or more of pontoon 6, 6A, 8, 8A.
  • An attachment device e.g. first primary attachment device 40, such as third part 83, and may comprise a double-cavity tube element or sleeve 83E.
  • the third part 83/sleeve 83E of the first primary attachment device 40 may form a first primary cavity 83C configured for accommodating a pontoon 6, 6A, 8, 8A and optionally a part of accessory device 301 .
  • the third part 83/sleeve 83E of the first primary attachment device 40 optionally comprises an additional cavity 83F, e.g. configured for coupling an accessory device, such as a part of the first primary accessory device 301 , e.g. as a frame element 302.
  • the additional cavity 83F may for example be configured for accommodating and coupling a first leg 302A of the frame element 302.
  • a pontoon 6, 6A, 8, 8A may optionally comprise a coupling device, such as a first coupling device 310.
  • the first coupling device 310 of pontoon may for example comprise or be a strap element, an additional sleeve and/or a tube element attached to the second surface and/or the pontoon 6, 6A, 8, 8A.
  • the strap element may for example attach the first primary accessory device 301 to the pontoon 6, 6A, 8, 8A.
  • the additional sleeve/tube element 310 may for example be positioned further away from the ends of the base than the first primary attachment device, i.e. towards the center of the base. This may provide an increased support of the first primary accessory device 301 , e.g. of the frame element 302 e.g. when applying force/pressure on the primary accessory device 301 .
  • Fig. 15B shows a distal view of an exemplary accessory device, such as a first primary accessory device 301 , here embodied as a frame element 302.
  • the frame element 302 may optionally comprise a first part, such as a first leg 302A, and/or a second part, such as a second leg 302B.
  • the frame element comprises one or more damping elements, including a first damping element 304A and/or a second damping element 304B.
  • a damping element 304A, 304B, such as pads, may absorb upward forces on the pontoon supporting the respective leg/damping element. This may avoid that the frame element 302 damages or wears the pontoons.
  • the frame element 302 may comprise one or more mounting parts 306, for mounting or coupling further equipment 300 to the frame element 302.
  • the mounting part 306 may for example be embodied as a recess and/or a, optionally threaded through hole for coupling an equipment 300 to the frame element 302.
  • the frame element 302 comprises three mounting parts 306, e.g. for coupling a tripod to the frame element 302.
  • Fig. 16A shows a side view of an exemplary platform assembly 2 comprising an accessory device, such as first primary accessory device 301 coupled to a pontoon, such as pontoon 6, 6A, 8, 8A, of platform assembly.
  • the first primary accessory device 301 may comprise a ladder 308.
  • the ladder 308 may be coupled at one end of a pontoon as embodied in Fig. 16A.
  • the ladder 308 may comprise a damping element 309, e.g. to avoid damaging the pontoon 6, 6A, 8, 8A when forces are applied on the ladder 308.
  • Fig. 16B shows a side view of an exemplary platform assembly comprising an accessory device, such as first primary accessory device 301 coupled to a pontoon, such as the first pontoon 6, 6A, 8, 8A, of platform assembly.
  • the first primary accessory device 301 may comprise a ballast device 312.
  • the ballast device 312 may be coupled, e.g. with a D-ring, to a first end of the pontoon 6, 6A, 8, 8A as embodied in Fig. 16B.
  • ballast devices 312 may be attached to first and second ends of each of pontoons 6, 8.
  • Fig. 17 is a proximal side view of an exemplary base, such as base 4, similar to the base of Fig. 4 but without primary attachment devices 62, 68, 74, 80 and secondary attachment devices 64, 70, 76, 82.
  • Figs. 18A-18B are flow charts of an exemplary method according to this disclosure.
  • the method 400 is a method of assembling a platform assembly, such as platform assembly described herein, and/or a platform system, such a platform system described herein.
  • the method 400 comprises inflating S102 the first base, e.g. a base as disclosed herein, optionally to a pressure larger than 0.1 bar or larger than 0.15 bar, such as to a pressure in the range of 0.2 bar to 3 bar.
  • the method 400 being a method for assembling a platform system optionally comprises inflating S104 the second base, e.g. a base as disclosed herein, optionally to a pressure larger than 0.1 bar or larger than 0.15 bar, such as to a pressure in the range of 0.2 bar to 3 bar.
  • the method 400 comprises arranging S106 the first pontoon in an attachment device of the first base, e.g. in the first primary attachment device or in a third attachment device of the first base.
  • the method 400 being a method for assembling a platform assembly optionally comprises arranging the first pontoon in the first secondary attachment device of the first base.
  • the method 400 being a method for assembling a platform system optionally comprises arranging S108 the first pontoon in an attachment device of the second base, e.g. the first secondary attachment device or a third attachment device of the second base.
  • the method 400 comprises inflating S110 the first pontoon to secure the first pontoon in relation to the first base and optionally the second base and/or to secure the first base in relation to the second base. Thereby, a stiff attachment and/or connection is provided between the first pontoon and base(s) and/or between the first base and the second base.
  • the method comprises, prior to arranging S106 the first pontoon in an attachment device of the first base, inflating S105 the first pontoon to a first configuration with s first pressure, a first size or dimension, a first length, and/or a first width.
  • Inflating S106 the first pontoon to secure the first pontoon in relation to the first base and optionally the second base and/or to secure the first base in relation to the second base optionally comprises inflating S110A the first pontoon to a second configuration with a second pressure, a second size or dimension, a second length, and/or a second width.
  • inflating S110A the first pontoon to a second configuration is optionally performed after arranging S108 the first pontoon in an attachment device of the second base, e.g. to secure the first pontoon to the second base.
  • the method 400 optionally comprises S112 arranging a second pontoon in an attachment devices of the first base and/or the second base and optionally inflating S114 the second pontoon to secure the second pontoon in relation to the first base and optionally the second base and/or to secure the first base in relation to the second base.
  • the method 400 optionally comprises, prior to arranging S112 the second pontoon in an attachment device of the first base, inflating S111 the second pontoon to a first configuration with a first pressure, a first size or dimension, a first length, and/or a first width.
  • inflating S114 the second pontoon optionally comprises inflating S114A the second pontoon to a second configuration with a second pressure, a second size or dimension, a second length, and/or a second width.
  • Fig. 19 is a flow chart of an exemplary method according to this disclosure.
  • the method 500 is a method of assembling an inflatable assembly comprising an inflatable device with a first coupling device, the method 500 comprising arranging S202 a first coupling element having a first planar surface at the first coupling device, e.g. at or in a first pocket device, such as in a first pocket.
  • the method 500 comprises inflating S204 the inflatable device to secure the first coupling element to the first coupling device optionally followed by coupling S206 equipment and/or accessory device to the first coupling element.
  • first”, “second”, “third” and “fourth”, “primary”, “secondary”, “tertiary” etc. does not imply any particular order, but are included to identify individual elements.
  • the use of the terms “first”, “second”, “third” and “fourth”, “primary”, “secondary”, “tertiary” etc. does not denote any order or importance, but rather the terms “first”, “second”, “third” and “fourth”, “primary”, “secondary”, “tertiary” etc. are used to distinguish one element from another.
  • the words “first”, “second”, “third” and “fourth”, “primary”, “secondary”, “tertiary” etc. are used here and elsewhere for labelling purposes only and are not intended to denote any specific spatial or temporal ordering.
  • the labelling of a first element does not imply the presence of a second element and vice versa.
  • V_1_1 first primary angle between primary axis of base and first pontoon axis
  • V_1_2 first secondary angle between primary axis of base and first pontoon axis
  • V_2_1 second primary angle between primary axis of base and second pontoon axis

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La présente invention concerne un ensemble gonflable et un procédé associé, l'ensemble gonflable comprenant un dispositif gonflable comprenant une première surface et un ou plusieurs dispositifs de couplage comprenant un premier dispositif de couplage disposé sur la première surface, le premier dispositif de couplage étant configuré pour recevoir un premier élément de couplage ayant une première surface plane pour coupler un équipement au dispositif gonflable.
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