Universal hydrofoil connector system and method of attachment
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IPC분류정보
국가/구분
United States(US) Patent
등록
국제특허분류(IPC7판)
B63B-035/73
B63B-001/24
B63B-035/79
B63B-035/71
출원번호
US-0800731
(2015-07-16)
등록번호
US-9586651
(2017-03-07)
발명자
/ 주소
Modica, Louis J.
Glickman, Kenneth
Kology, Brian
Cabbabe, Timothy R.
출원인 / 주소
Hydrofoiled, Inc.
대리인 / 주소
Alix, Yale & Ristas, LLP
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4
초록▼
A universal hydrofoil comprises a hydrofoil assembly, a universal mount assembly and a plurality of lateral connectors. The hydrofoil assembly has a longitudinal axis and includes a centerfoil having first and second longitudinal ends. A foil assembly is disposed at the centerfoil second end and inc
A universal hydrofoil comprises a hydrofoil assembly, a universal mount assembly and a plurality of lateral connectors. The hydrofoil assembly has a longitudinal axis and includes a centerfoil having first and second longitudinal ends. A foil assembly is disposed at the centerfoil second end and includes a fuselage, a wing at a fuselage first end and a tail at a fuselage second end. The universal mount assembly comprises a base having first and second mounting surfaces. The second mounting surface defines a mounting interface configured to reversibly mate with the centerfoil first end. Lateral supports having a pair of arms projecting from a central beam are selectively engageable with the base. The lateral connectors are adjustably secured within the lateral channel and configured to engage a structural feature of a craft.
대표청구항▼
1. A universal hydrofoil comprising: a hydrofoil assembly having a longitudinal axis and including a centerfoil coaxial with said longitudinal axis and having first and second longitudinal ends, a foil assembly disposed at said centerfoil second end including a fuselage having a wing at a fuselage f
1. A universal hydrofoil comprising: a hydrofoil assembly having a longitudinal axis and including a centerfoil coaxial with said longitudinal axis and having first and second longitudinal ends, a foil assembly disposed at said centerfoil second end including a fuselage having a wing at a fuselage first end and a tail at a fuselage second end;a universal mount assembly comprising a base having a central axis perpendicular to said longitudinal axis and having first and second mounting surfaces, said second mounting surface defining a mounting interface configured to mount said centerfoil first end; a plurality of lateral supports each having a pair of arms projecting from a central beam selectively engageable with said base, said lateral support slidably positionable along said base in a direction coaxial with said base central axis; anda plurality of lateral connectors each adjustably positionable along a said arm and secured to the said arm and configured to engage a structural feature of a craft;wherein said first longitudinal end of said centerfoil is engageable with said mounting interface of said base. 2. The universal hydrofoil of claim 1, wherein said base comprises an elongate track configured coaxial with said central axis and having a pair of rails projecting laterally adjacent said second surface and each defining a groove parallel to said central axis, and said central beam of said lateral support includes a pair of fingers defining a pair of pockets configured to secure said lateral support to said base at said rails such that said fingers engage said grooves and said pockets receive said rails. 3. The universal hydrofoil of claim 2, wherein said central beam comprises an arcuate segment defining a first cutout sized to receive a first stabilizer projecting at said centerfoil first end in a direction parallel with said base central axis and transverse to said longitudinal axis. 4. The universal hydrofoil of claim 3, wherein said central beam defines a second cutout axially intermediate said first cutout and said pockets and laterally intermediate said arms, said second cutout sized to receive a second stabilizer projecting intermediate said first stabilizer and said centerfoil first end in a direction coaxial with said base central axis and transverse to said longitudinal axis. 5. The universal hydrofoil of claim 1, wherein said centerfoil first end has a plurality of longitudinal projections and said mounting interface comprises a plurality of cavities sized to receive said longitudinal projections of said centerfoil first end, to adjustably mount said hydrofoil assembly to said universal mount such that a mounted position of said centerfoil is adjustable in a direction coaxial with said central axis of said base. 6. The universal hydrofoil of claim 1, wherein said centerfoil first end has a single longitudinal projection and said mounting interface comprises a single cavity oriented coaxial with said central axis of said base and configured to receive said longitudinal projection to mount said hydrofoil assembly to said universal mount. 7. The universal hydrofoil of claim 1, wherein said centerfoil second end has a single longitudinal projection and said fuselage defines a single cavity sized to receive said longitudinal projection to mount said centerfoil to said fuselage. 8. The universal hydrofoil of claim 1, wherein each of said connectors comprises a generally cylindrical member which projects in a direction perpendicular to said arms of said lateral support and parallel with said longitudinal axis and defines a hole configured to receive a threaded fastener, wherein a portion of said cylindrical member expands radially outwardly upon receiving said threaded fastener. 9. The universal hydrofoil of claim 1, wherein each of said connectors comprises a fin insert assembly and an attachment assembly, said fin insert assembly configured for use with a pre-existing fin connector receptacle for a surf-style water craft. 10. The universal hydrofoil of claim 9, wherein said connectors are configured for use with a plurality of pads defining a pair of arcuate slots on one surface thereof, a male portion of a bayonet connector system projects from said attachment assembly on a surface opposite said fin connector assembly, and wherein said pair of arcuate slots comprise a female portion of said bayonet connector system. 11. The universal hydrofoil of claim 10, wherein each of said pads defines a laterally-oriented bore sized to receive said arms of said lateral support, and wherein a fastener secures each of said pads within said lateral slot. 12. The universal hydrofoil of claim 1, wherein said arms and said central beam of each lateral support include a peripheral wall and a plurality of webs intermediate said peripheral wall, wherein said webs define a plurality of fluid flow channels oriented to allow water to flow through said lateral supports in a direction parallel with said central axis of said base. 13. A universal hydrofoil connectable to at least one anchor point on a craft comprising: a hydrofoil assembly having a longitudinal axis and comprising a centerfoil coaxial with said longitudinal axis and having first and second longitudinal ends, a fuselage defining a central axis and connected to said centerfoil at said first longitudinal end and having a wing and a tail;a universal mount assembly comprising a base defining a plurality of laterally oriented arms, and a plurality of connectors configured to engage the anchor point on the craft, andwherein said connectors are adjustable laterally and in a direction parallel to the central axis for selective cooperation with the anchor point of the craft. 14. The universal hydrofoil of claim 13, wherein said base comprises an elongated track configured coaxial with a base central axis, and having a plurality of lateral supports selectively engageable with said base and each having a pair of arms projecting from a central beam and defining said laterally oriented channels. 15. The universal hydrofoil of claim 13, wherein said craft comprises a surfboard. 16. The universal hydrofoil of claim 13, wherein said craft comprises a windsurfer. 17. The universal hydrofoil of claim 13, wherein said craft comprises a kiteboard. 18. The universal hydrofoil of claim 13, wherein said craft comprises a kayak. 19. The universal hydrofoil of claim 13, wherein said craft comprises a wakeboard. 20. A universal hydrofoil connectable to at least one anchor point on a craft comprising: a hydrofoil assembly having a longitudinal axis and comprising a centerfoil coaxial with said longitudinal axis and having first and second longitudinal ends, a fuselage defining a central axis and connected to said centerfoil at said first longitudinal end and having a wing and a tail;a universal mount assembly comprising a base having at least one pair of oppositely oriented structures, and a plurality of connectors configured to engage an anchor point on the craft, andwherein said connectors are adjustable laterally and in a direction parallel to the central axis for selective cooperation with each anchor point of the craft.
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