WO2024197365A1 - Stern platform provided with sliding gate - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a stern platform (100) comprising at least one sliding gate (300), at least two rails (110), at least one central recess (220), and at least two side recesses (210). The sliding gate (300) can be slid over the rails (110) into the side recesses (210) when open. In addition, the stern platform (100) provided with the sliding gate (300) further includes abutment elements (400) that enable sliding movement through the use of traction devices.

Description

TRANSOM PLATFORM COMPRISING SLIDING GATE

Technical Field

[001] The present invention belongs to the field of mechanical and nautical engineering, as well as architecture, more specifically reservoirs, tanks, swimming pools, bathtubs and the like intended for use on vessels.

Introduction

[002] The present invention relates to a stern platform comprising a sliding gate, in which the sliding gate for opening recreation is mobile and capable of being opened or closed, depending on the user's need.

Fundamentals

[003] Submersible stern platforms are widely used on vessels for various purposes, including assisting with water entry and exit, forming small bathing platforms, for using cooking equipment, assisting with launching, collecting or lifting accessories, diving tanks and even other smaller vessels, among other applications.

[004] As swimming pools and other recreational and leisure elements are also very popular on vessels, especially on speedboats, yachts and the like, there are several devices and systems that form reservoirs to be filled with water.

[005] These devices are often fixed and require special attention to how they will be stored/hidden. Therefore, it is essential to have an easy and practical way to store/hide these recreational elements.

State of the art

[006] Known prior art solutions for stern platforms of the nature dealt with herein can be verified in state-of-the-art documents such as the Brazilian document BR 112022005975-2, entitled "Plataforma de stern endotada de aberturas para recreation", which refers to a stern platform endowed with openings for recreation, comprising an opening arranged in any position on the platform, comprising at least one gate endowed with at least one removable element and/or at least one folding element.

[007] Document BR 112022005975-2, despite presenting a stern platform with openings for recreation, does not present a solution with a sliding gate for a water tank with an opening for the feet that has at least one sliding element that completely closes or opens the tank.

[008] Furthermore, document BR112022005975-2 fails to offer comfort and convenience to the user, as it does not reveal an opening for recreation, in which the height of the side walls allows the creation of a water reservoir. This reservoir allows the user to use the side walls as back support.

[009] Another patent document whose solution can be mentioned is document BR 112021024323-2, entitled "Extensible container for fluids with containment volume and variable dimensions", which refers to an extensible container for fluids with containment volume and variable dimensions, which comprises one or more independent elements capable of relative movement between them.

[010] However, document BR 112021024323-2 does not describe an object formed with a sliding gate for a water tank with an opening for the feet that has at least one sliding element that completely closes or opens the tank, but rather a container extensible for fluids with variable containment volume and dimensions, whose main elements are prevented from moving. Furthermore, the present invention reveals a simpler and easier to install solution compared to document BR 112021024323-2.

[011] Finally, it is worth mentioning that several prior art solutions can be verified in other patent documents such as US 20210047005 and US2022169341A1. These documents do not present efficient and safe solutions for sliding gates for a water tank with a foot opening that completely closes or opens the tank. In fact, in documents such as those cited above, solutions are found that depend on retractable steps that project into the water.

[012] The state of the art does not provide robust, simple and low-cost solutions for a sliding gate for a water tank with an opening for the feet that completely closes or opens the tank.

[013] There is therefore space for a stern platform comprising a sliding gate, which: a) allows good versatility in relation to use both as a water tank and as a passable stern in the upper part; b) guarantees a high quality product, of lower cost, with lower consumption of raw material and with high robustness for the proposed application; c) allows for simple installation; d) guarantees a durable product with a lower maintenance rate; and e) allows for an efficient product that saves space on the vessel. Objectives of the invention

[014] The aim of the invention is therefore to provide a stern platform comprising a sliding gate, in accordance with the features of claim 1 of the attached claim table.

[015] Other features and details of the features are represented by the dependent claims.

Description of figures

[016] For better understanding and visualization of the object of the present invention, it will now be described with reference to the attached figures, representing the technical effect obtained by means of exemplary modalities that do not limit the scope of the present invention, in which:

Figure 1: presents a perspective view of a submersible stern platform comprising a sliding gate for vessels, according to the present invention, showing the sliding gate in a closed position;

Figure 2: presents a perspective view of the submersible stern platform of Figure 1, showing the sliding gate in a semi-open position;

Figure 3: presents a perspective view of the submersible stern platform of Figure 1, showing the sliding gate in an open position with a user seated in the reservoir;

Figure 4: shows a perspective view of the submersible stern platform of Figure 1, with the platform, the sliding gate and a user submerged;

Figure 5: shows a perspective view with a partial top section of the submersible stern platform of Figure 2, showing a track and a gap of the platform of the device for recreation;

Figure 6: shows a perspective view with a top section of the submersible stern platform of Figure 5, showing the rail and the platform gaps;

Figure 7: presents a perspective view of a submersible stern platform comprising a sliding gate and sliding backrests, according to an embodiment of the present invention, showing the recreation device in an open position and the sliding backrests in a retracted position; and

Figure 8: Shows a perspective view of the submersible stern platform of Figure 7, showing the recreation device in an open position and the sliding backrests in an extended position.

Detailed Description of the Invention

[017] A stern platform (100) comprising a sliding gate (300), according to the invention, comprises at least two side niches (210), at least one central niche (220), wherein the sliding gate (300) slides on rails (110) into the side niches (210) during its opening.

[018] The platform (100), according to the invention, comprises a plurality of side walls (101), at least one front wall (102), a rear wall (103), an upper cover (104), a lower cover (105) and rails (110).

[019] The side walls (101) are the side walls of the stern platform (100), where lateral support is provided together with the wall front (102) and the rear wall (103). The upper cover (104) and the lower cover (105) close the upper and lower part of the stern platform (100).

[020] The side walls (101) are parallel to each other and form a 90° angle with the front wall (102) and the rear wall (103) of the stern platform (100). The present invention provides that the height of the side walls (101), front wall (102) and rear wall (103) should preferably be equal.

[021] The rails (110) are installed on the front (102) and rear (103) walls. They must be installed from end to end, so that the sliding gate (300) can slide between the rails (110) and be stored in its opening, in the side niches (210).

[022] The side (101), front (102) and rear (103) walls form a frame for the set of side (210) and central (220) niches.

[023] The installation of the rails (110) must be done close to the upper edge of the front (102) and rear (103) walls, so that the installation height of the rails (110) allows a water reservoir to be created that allows the user to use the two intermediate walls of the central niche (221), front wall (102) and rear wall (103), as back support.

[024] The upper cover (104) and the lower cover (105) form the upper and lower closure of the stern platform (100). The lower cover (105) comprises the opening (222).

[025] The rails (110) are arranged on a front wall (102) and on a rear wall (103) of the side (210) and central (220) niches, with at least one rail (110) for each front wall (102) and rear wall (103) of the side (210) and central (220) niches.

[026] The central niche (220) of the platform (100) comprises the front wall (102), the rear wall (103), the lower cover (105) and two intermediate walls of the central niche (221), and may have any shape. suitable and adaptable to the geometry of the vessel for which it is intended, but preferably polygonal. Thus, the platform (100) can be used on small, medium and large vessels.

[027] The side niches (210) comprise the front wall (102), the rear wall (103), the side wall (101) and the intermediate wall of the central niche (221), upper cover (104) and lower cover (105).

[028] Both side niches (210) are hollow and covered by the upper cover (104) of the platform (100), allowing the sliding gate (300) to slide and enabling a hollow region that guarantees good flotation and lower weight of the platform (100).

[029] The central niche (220) comprises at least two rails (110), with positions and dimensions preferably equal to each other, the rails (110) being preferably arranged on the front (102) and rear (103) walls, with at least one rail (110) for each front (102) and rear (103) wall. The preferably two rails (110) have positions and dimensions preferably equal to each other. Additionally, the rails (110) of the front (102) and rear (103) walls have the shape of a straight line parallel to the level of the front (102) and rear (103) walls of the side (210) and central (220) niches.

[030] It should be noted that the side (210) and central (220) niches must have appropriate dimensions and be consistent with the dimensions of the platform (100).

[031] The lower cover (105) comprises the opening (222) of the central niche (220) that can be used as a seat, allowing the user to use the opening (222) to insert their feet while remaining seated, providing a stable and reliable surface even at sea.

[032] The openings (222) and the sliding gate (300) may have any shape, and may be, but are not limited to, polygonal, round, oval, oblong and similar.

[033] The sliding gates (300) are covers that can exist in isolation, or be part of a group of combined sliding gates (300). The sliding gates (300) slide from one side to the other within the platform (100), so that they enter and leave the region of the side niches (210).

[034] The sliding gate (300) of the invention is a suitable closing element, which can be fitted and manually lifted and/or slid and retracted into side niches (210), divided into one or more and/or integral and/or a combination of these alternatives, in any configuration and construction suitable for opening and closing the central niche (220).

[035] Once the sliding gate (300) is removed, a huge range of possibilities for use, activities and accessories opens up, significantly expanding the possibilities for using a platform (100) of the nature discussed here, since the opening (222) allows water to enter to fill a water reservoir in the central niche (220).

[036] In an alternative embodiment, the platform (100) may comprise backrest elements (400) which are preferably walls that perform the function of supporting a user's back (500). It should be noted that the height of the backrest elements (400) is less than or equal to the height of the front walls (102), rear walls (103) and the two intermediate walls of the central niche (221) for which it is intended, and the backrest (400) may thus be completely stored inside the central niche (220) without hindering the movement of the sliding gate (300).

[037] Furthermore, it is to be noted that the abutment elements (400) may pivot and/or slide and/or engage and/or a combination thereof, in the walls front (102), rear (103) and the two intermediate walls of the central niche (221) comprised by the platform (100), allowing the height of the backrest to be increased for the user (500).

[038] More specifically, the sliding movement of the thrust elements (400) is possible by means of any suitable traction device. Suitable traction devices are, but are not limited to, manual traction, gears, spindles, levers, ratchets and the like, electric, hydraulic or pneumatic motors, gravitational systems, capillary and/or communicating vessel systems and any others that are suitable for the vessel and the conditions of use and application, isolated or possibly in combination.

[039] In another alternative embodiment of the present invention, the movement of the backrest elements (400) can be done in a pivoting manner and is possible by means of hinges of the following types: common, strap, spring, hidden, overlapping, butterfly, offset or any type of hinge, as long as it allows the pivoting movement of the backrest elements (400). The fitting of the backrest elements (400) is possible by means of secondary openings or rails, specific for this purpose, present in the platform (100).

[040] It should be noted that the platform (100) may also comprise complementary elements such as covers, drains, grids, screens or a combination of these possibilities, according to the desired application.

[041] The movement and/or handling of the sliding gates (300) is possible by means of any suitable traction device. Suitable traction devices are, but are not limited to, manual traction, gears, spindles, levers, ratchets and the like, electric, hydraulic or pneumatic motors, gravitational systems, capillary and/or communicating vessel systems and any others that are suitable for the vessel and the conditions of use and application, isolated or eventually in combination.

[042] Whether hollow or solid or combined, the elements of the platform (100) may have built-in pipes and wiring, enabling the direct internal or indirect external installation of pumps and nozzles for hydromassage, lighting, massagers, heating, cooling, etc.

[043] Furthermore, the stern platform (100) may be used normally by a user (500) without the sliding gate (300) and the rails (110), since the lower cover (105) and the opening (222) are comprised by the stern platform (100) regardless of the presence or absence of the sliding gate (300) and the rails (110).

Final considerations

[044] The person skilled in the art will realize that the platform (100), according to the present invention, solves several problems of the prior art, providing a stern platform (100) comprising a sliding gate (300) for the stern platform of vessels capable of overcoming the deficiencies of the prior art described above^

Conclusion

[045] As can be inferred from the description above, the object, according to the present invention, surpasses the solutions provided for by the state of the art, being an object, perfectly susceptible to industrial application, which presents novelty and inventive step.

Claims

1. A stern platform (100) characterized by the fact that it comprises at least two side niches (210), at least one central niche (220) and at least one sliding gate (300); in which each of the side niches (210) and central niche (220) comprises at least two rails (110); and in which the rails (110) receive the sliding gate (300); and in which the sliding gate (300) is movable with respect to the side niches (210) and the central niche (220) of the stern platform (100). 2. Aft platform (100) according to claim 1, characterized in that each of the rails (110) is arranged on a front wall (102) and on a rear wall (103) of the niches (210, 220). 3. Aft platform (100) according to claim 1, characterized in that the sliding gates (300) slide from one side to the other within the platform (100). 4. Aft platform (100) according to claim 1, characterized in that the sliding gates (300) are arranged separately or form part of a group of combined sliding gates (300). 5. Aft platform (100), according to claim 1, characterized by the fact that the central niche (220) of the platform (100) comprises a front wall (102), a rear wall (103), a lower cover (105) and two intermediate walls of the central niche (221). 6. Aft platform (100) according to claim 5, characterized in that the lower cover (105) comprises an opening (222). 7. A stern platform (100) according to claim 1, characterized by the fact that each side niche (210) comprises a side wall (101), a front wall (102), a rear wall (103), an upper cover (104), a lower cover (105) and an intermediate wall (221) of the central niche (220). 8. Stern platform (100), according to claim 1, characterized by the fact that the rails (110) of the central niche (220) have heights and dimensions preferably equal to each other. 9. A stern platform (100) according to claim 1, characterized in that it comprises backrest elements (400). 10. Stern platform (100), according to claim 9, characterized by the fact that the backrest elements (400) have a height less than or equal to the height of the front walls (102), rear walls (103) and the two intermediate walls of the central niche (221).