초록 ▼

A multi-tether kite control device uses a racheting mechanism to rewind the tether reels. The mechanism is activated by a pull-string attached to the belt or torso of the operator. By repetitively moving the device away from and toward his body, the operator can rewind one or both tethers without re

A multi-tether kite control device uses a racheting mechanism to rewind the tether reels. The mechanism is activated by a pull-string attached to the belt or torso of the operator. By repetitively moving the device away from and toward his body, the operator can rewind one or both tethers without releasing his grasp upon the device handles. Separate reels are used to coil the tethers attached to the leading edges of the kite to provide a controlled braking action.

대표청구항 ▼

[ What is claimed is:] [1.]1. A kite control device which comprises:a shaft;first and second tubular handles coaxially engaged upon said shaft, said handles being shaped, spaced-apart and dimensioned to be hand-grasped by an operator;a first reel mounted on a first end section of said shaft;a first

[ What is claimed is:] [1.]1. A kite control device which comprises:a shaft;first and second tubular handles coaxially engaged upon said shaft, said handles being shaped, spaced-apart and dimensioned to be hand-grasped by an operator;a first reel mounted on a first end section of said shaft;a first kite tether wound upon the said first reel;a spool coaxially engaged over a median secton of said shaft between said first and second handles;a pull-strap having a proximal end, and a distal end section wound upon said spool;a fastener at said proximal end of the pull-strap for attachment to a body part of said operator;a first rachet mechanism between said spool and said shaft;a first spring resiliently biasing said spool against unwinding movement of said pull-strap;said rachet mechanism being oriented to cause the spool to drive said shaft when said pull-strap is unwound from the spool; anda first hand-operable locking mechanism between said shaft and said first handle.