Mast and corresponding rig, in particular for a surfboard
US10668994B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 20, 2016 |
| Grant date | Jun 2, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 28, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB63H8/40
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A mast for a rig for a surfboard is characterized among others by the following features: a mast with a profiled cross-section in the longitudinal direction, said cross-section being formed transversely to the mast longitudinal direction and deviating from a circular shape; the profiled cross-section has the shape of a droplet or has a droplet-like design in the manner of a droplet profile; the mast has a fork tree head securing section which can be rotated or pivoted about the fork tree head securing section; the fork tree head securing section is provided with a cross-section which deviates from the droplet profile; and the mast lower part and the mast upper part of the mast consist of plastic or comprise plastic optionally with the addition of a reinforcement consisting of metal, glass fibers, and/or carbon fibers.
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