Lightweight, Compact, Field Transport Device for Kayaks and Canoes.

Abstract

A lightweight, field compactable, transport device designed to easily attach to one end of the hull of a personal paddle craft such as a kayak or a canoe, which, when pushed or pulled on the opposite end will allow the paddle craft to be securely transported over various types of terrain. The transport device is comprised of two separate, but interdependent parts or system/assemblies; the first part being a lightweight harness system and the second part being an axel/wheel assembly. The lightweight harness system of this transport device is generally composed of durable fabric, synthetic webbing, and adjustable-on-the-fly, heavy-duty buckles and hooks which comprise three main elements: an opposing Twin V-shaped harness system, a longitudinal strap and structural member connection assembly that when correctly deployed will securely and directly attach an axel/wheel assembly to either the top deck or the bottom side of the desired paddle-craft. This lightweight axel/wheel assembly is further comprised of a circular axel with quick-release securing pins, a three-part axel/wheel spacer assembly, and a durable, thick foam bumper pad surrounded with a resilient non-slip surface that will accommodate a wide range of paddle craft surfaces. This device's adjustable, lightweight harness system secures the axel/wheel assembly to the paddle-craft by suspending the axel/wheel assembly midway between the two opposing forces of tension created by tightly pulling together the twin V-shaped harness system and the structural member connection assembly, via the longitudinal strap.

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