CA2311739A1 - Folding boat - Google Patents
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- CA2311739A1 CA2311739A1 CA002311739A CA2311739A CA2311739A1 CA 2311739 A1 CA2311739 A1 CA 2311739A1 CA 002311739 A CA002311739 A CA 002311739A CA 2311739 A CA2311739 A CA 2311739A CA 2311739 A1 CA2311739 A1 CA 2311739A1
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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
- B63B7/082—Inflatable having parts of rigid material
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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
- B63B23/00—Equipment for handling lifeboats or the like
- B63B23/30—Devices for guiding boats to water surface
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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
- B63B7/02—Collapsible, foldable, inflatable or like vessels comprising only rigid parts
- B63B7/04—Collapsible, foldable, inflatable or like vessels comprising only rigid parts sectionalised
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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
- B63B2007/003—Collapsible, foldable, inflatable or like vessels with foldable members
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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
- B63B27/00—Arrangement of ship-based loading or unloading equipment for cargo or passengers
- B63B27/36—Arrangement of ship-based loading or unloading equipment for floating cargo
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Abstract
The present invention provides a foldable boat comprising a first rigid hull section having a bottom that is substantially V-shaped in transverse section, and a second rigid hull section hinged to the first rigid hull section, wherein an axis of the hinge is longitudinal. The foldable boat may further comprise an inflatable tube generally disposed above said first and second hull sections and extending rearwardly from a bow of the boat along opposite sides of the boat, a third rigid hull section hinged to the first rigid hull section, wherein an axis of the hinge is longitudinal and the third section is mounted on an opposite side of the first section from the second hull section such that the first section forms a center section and the second and third sections respectively form port and starboard sections, the second and third sections respectively forming upper edges of the V-shape. The hinges of the second and third hull sections are designed to permit the second and third hull sections to be folded upward from an unfolded state into a folded state, thereby significantly reducing the storage width of the boat relative to the unfolded state. The second and third sections lay on top of the first section when in the folded state. A latching mechanism is used for locking the second and third hull sections to the first hull section in the unfolded position. The boat is powered by a jet propulsion system integrally mounted in the first hull section.
Claims (19)
1. A foldable boat comprising:
a first rigid hull section having a bottom that is substantially V-shaped in transverse section, the first rigid hull section defining a longitudinal axis from bow to stern; and at least one second rigid hull section hinged to the first rigid hull section, wherein an axis of rotation therebetween runs longitudinally with respect to the boat.
a first rigid hull section having a bottom that is substantially V-shaped in transverse section, the first rigid hull section defining a longitudinal axis from bow to stern; and at least one second rigid hull section hinged to the first rigid hull section, wherein an axis of rotation therebetween runs longitudinally with respect to the boat.
2. The foldable boat as claimed in claim 1, further comprising:
a third rigid hull section hinged to the first rigid hull section, wherein an axis of rotation therebetween runs longitudinally with respect to the first hull section, wherein the third section is mounted on an opposite side of the first section from the second hull section such that the first section forms a center section and the second and third sections respectively form port and starboard sections, the second and third sections respectively forming upper edges of the V-shape.
a third rigid hull section hinged to the first rigid hull section, wherein an axis of rotation therebetween runs longitudinally with respect to the first hull section, wherein the third section is mounted on an opposite side of the first section from the second hull section such that the first section forms a center section and the second and third sections respectively form port and starboard sections, the second and third sections respectively forming upper edges of the V-shape.
3. The foldable boat as claimed in claim 2, further comprising an inflatable tube generally disposed above said first, second, and third hull sections and extending rearwardly from a bow of the boat along opposite sides of the boat.
4. The foldable boat as claimed in claim 2, further comprising:
a plurality of hinges between the first hull section and the second and third hull sections, wherein the hinges permit the second and third hull sections to be folded from an unfolded state upward and inward into a folded state, thereby significantly reducing the storage width of the boat relative to the unfolded state.
a plurality of hinges between the first hull section and the second and third hull sections, wherein the hinges permit the second and third hull sections to be folded from an unfolded state upward and inward into a folded state, thereby significantly reducing the storage width of the boat relative to the unfolded state.
5. The foldable boat as claimed in claim 4, wherein the second and third hull sections are disposed above the first section when in the folded state.
6. The foldable boat as claimed in claim 4, further comprising at least one latching mechanism for locking the second and third hull sections to the first hull section in the unfolded position.
7. The foldable boat as claimed in claim 2, further comprising a jet propulsion system integrally mounted in the first hull section.
8. The foldable boat as claimed in claim 2, further comprising a removable fuel tank in the first hull section.
9. The foldable boat as claimed in claim 2, further comprising a straddle-type seat mounted to the first hull section.
10. The foldable boat as claimed in claim 9, further comprising a handlebar-type steering device mounted to the first hull section directly forward of the straddle-type seat.
11. The foldable boat as claimed in claim 2, further comprising:
an automatic folding device that automatically folds the second and third sections from the unfolded state into the folded state.
an automatic folding device that automatically folds the second and third sections from the unfolded state into the folded state.
12. The foldable boat as claimed in claim 2, wherein the second and third hull sections are foam filled so that the boat floats even if the inflatable tube is deflated.
13. The foldable boat as claimed in claim 4, further comprising:
a first lifting lever attached to one of the hinges attaching the second hull section to the first hull section; and a second lifting lever attached to one of the hinges attaching the third hull section to the first hull section, wherein said lifting levers are adapted to reduce a force required to begin to rotate the second and third hull sections upward from the unfolded state.
a first lifting lever attached to one of the hinges attaching the second hull section to the first hull section; and a second lifting lever attached to one of the hinges attaching the third hull section to the first hull section, wherein said lifting levers are adapted to reduce a force required to begin to rotate the second and third hull sections upward from the unfolded state.
14. A method for deploying a foldable boat having a substantially V-shaped semi-rigid hull from an amphibious aircraft, comprising the steps of:
landing the aircraft on a body of water;
deploying the foldable boat through a hatch in the aircraft;
unfolding the boat upon deploying the boat in the water; and inflating a tube extending from a bow of the boat to a stern of the boat along opposite sides.
landing the aircraft on a body of water;
deploying the foldable boat through a hatch in the aircraft;
unfolding the boat upon deploying the boat in the water; and inflating a tube extending from a bow of the boat to a stern of the boat along opposite sides.
15. The method claimed in claim 14, wherein the tube is inflated by an air supply device within the aircraft.
16. The method claimed in claim 14, wherein the tube is inflated by an air supply device within the boat.
17. The method claimed in claim 14, wherein the tube is inflated by an air pump on the boat.
18 18. The method claimed in claim 14, further comprising the subsequent steps of:
driving the boat to at least one person in need of rescue; and placing said at least one person into the boat.
driving the boat to at least one person in need of rescue; and placing said at least one person into the boat.
19. The method claimed in claim 18, further comprising the subsequent steps of:
driving the boat back to the aircraft; and depositing the at least one person into the aircraft.
driving the boat back to the aircraft; and depositing the at least one person into the aircraft.
Priority Applications (1)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
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| CA002311739A CA2311739C (en) | 2000-06-15 | 2000-06-15 | Folding boat |
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| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
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| CA002311739A CA2311739C (en) | 2000-06-15 | 2000-06-15 | Folding boat |
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| CA2311739A1 true CA2311739A1 (en) | 2001-12-15 |
| CA2311739C CA2311739C (en) | 2009-11-17 |
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| CA002311739A Expired - Lifetime CA2311739C (en) | 2000-06-15 | 2000-06-15 | Folding boat |
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Cited By (2)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WO2015198026A1 (en) * | 2014-06-24 | 2015-12-30 | Bwm Ribs Ltd | Semi-rogod inflatable watercraft |
| CN114802603A (en) * | 2021-12-29 | 2022-07-29 | 宜昌测试技术研究所 | Inflatable corner reflector rapid delivery device |
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Cited By (2)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WO2015198026A1 (en) * | 2014-06-24 | 2015-12-30 | Bwm Ribs Ltd | Semi-rogod inflatable watercraft |
| CN114802603A (en) * | 2021-12-29 | 2022-07-29 | 宜昌测试技术研究所 | Inflatable corner reflector rapid delivery device |
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| CA2311739C (en) | 2009-11-17 |
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| MKEX | Expiry |
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