Multi-passenger inflatable floating sundeck
AssigneeSunnyside Corporation
InventorMichele HARDONK
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Abstract
The present invention falls within the scope of floating sundecks suitable above all for the sea, but also for the lake, swimming pool or the like. In particular, the present invention intends to propose a spacious and stable floating sundeck that combines the stability of the same with characteristics of convenience of transport such as classic sundeck as well as the possibility of integration with objects that make the sundeck advantageous in multiple technical aspects.
Claims11
Inflatable floating sundeck (1) comprising at least one inflatable or semi-inflatable body (2) characterized in that said body (2) is made of drip stitch fabrics, once inflated, said body (2) being semi-rigid and the upper part of said body, i.e. the bridge (3) being substantially flat, said body (2) remaining, once inflated, resting on surface of the water in a uniform manner, not deforming under the weight of one or more users, said sundeck (1) further comprising at least one awning (6), poles (7) for its fastening, said bridge therefore further comprising at least housings for fixing said poles (7) for said awning (6), said bridge further comprising interlocking areas for housing at least two oars (11) for directing the sundeck (1).
The inflatable floating sundeck according to the preceding claims, wherein said inflatable body (2) comprises a hull (4) equipped with housings (10) and means for fixing some extractable fins (12), which can be positioned either bow and stern, in order to provide the best stability during use of the sundeck (1).
The inflatable floating sundeck according to the preceding claims, wherein said bridge (3) comprises raised anti-float edges to prevent water from entering the bridge, keeping passengers dry.
The inflatable floating sundeck according to the preceding claims, wherein a system of elastic bands (14) are included at the bow and at the stern for fixing the household goods, at the stern and at the sides, of handles (15) for the safety of passengers who will be able hold to it for greater stability on the sundeck and which will also be useful for lifting the sundeck out of the water and for its transport.
The inflatable floating sundeck according to the preceding claims, wherein at the bottom of the bridge (3) a valve (16) is included for inflating the body (2) of the sundeck, for example by means of a manual pump, and at least one bilge valve is included for water drainage.
The inflatable floating sundeck according to the preceding claims, wherein at least:
- on the body (2) a housing (21) for the engagement and fixing of a hydro-jet engine (22) in a variant equipped with a rotating shaft foot, for example electrically;
- a covering (20) in photovoltaic solar cell fabric along the edges and/or at the stern and/or at the bow, and/or on the roof, or upper side exposed to the sun, of the awning for the production of electricity;
- an electrical system or a control unit (23) for connection between photovoltaic and hydro-jet engine;
- there will be, always included in the control unit (23), a portable waterproof battery, alternatively conceived in one variant as a portable purse with fixing system to the awning pole, in another interlocking variant as a snap-fit component in the HYDRO JET engine;
- still included in the control unit (23), there may be one or more sockets for the connection of an electrical wire (24) coming out of one of the corners of the awning connected with said solar cells to a battery.
The inflatable floating sundeck according to the preceding claims, wherein packaging such as a carrying bag in the form of a backpack or shoulder bag of longitudinal shape, which allows it to be transported not only on foot and by car, but also by scooter or motorcycle, is also included.
The inflatable floating sundeck according to the preceding claims wherein said standard packaging or kit comprises:
- body (2) deflated
- at least two/four foldable/shortenable poles (7)
- at least one foldable awning (6)
- at least two foldable/shortenable paddles ù (11)
- (optionally) a small anchor (e.g. 2.5 Kg)
- one inflation pump
- and in version 2.0 further comprising furthermore
- an additional bag containing the engine (22),
- the control unit (23) with relative bag and fastening systems to the photovoltaic power supply system;
- an awning/fabric (6-22) modified with photovoltaic cells as described.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.