US1570241A - Sectional water craft - Google Patents

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Jan. 19 {1926.

J! GLEAVE SECTIONAL WATER CRAFT Filed Jan. 29, 1925 3 Sheets-Sheet i amid a James [SLEEVE Patented Jan. 19, 1926.

JAMES GLEAVE, OF GALVESTON, TEXAS.

SEQTIONAL WATER CRAFT.

Application filed January 29, 1925. Serial No. 5,558.

To all whom it may concern:

Be it known that 1, Julius GLEAVE, a subject of the King of Great Britain, residing at Galveston, in the county of Galveston and State Of'TGXZlS, have invented certain new and useful Improvements in Sectional ater Craft, of which the following is a specification.

This invention relates to improvements in water craft.

The primary object of this invention is the provision of a water craft which is constructed of a plurality of detachable segments, to facilitate transportation of the craft; carriage of goods of different natures; and as a means for strengthening the craft.-

An important object of the invention is the provision oi. a pleasure boat which is sectional in nature, and of such construction that the sections may be readily adapted to the running board of motor vehicles, the sections being of as to permit compact arrangement of the same for vehicle transportation, iyet not sacrificing other features necessary for Water craft.

A further object of this invention is the provision of a water craft embodying a plurality of sections which are each suitably provided with an independent compartment,

whereby they may receive goods of unlike nature, such as liquids.

Other objects and advantages ot'this invention will be apparent during the course of the following detailed description.

In the accompanying drawings, forming a part of this specification, and wherein similar reference characters designate corresponding parts throughout the several views.

Figure 1 is a side elevation of a water craft, in the nature of a sportsmans boat, including detachable sections" construlcted after the invention herein described.

Figure 2 is a top plan View of the sectional sportsmans boat," as illustrated in Figure 1 in side elevation.

Figure 3 is a side elevation of the motor vehicle, showing the compact manner which a section of the water craft. may be disposed upon the running board of the vehicle.

Figure 4 is a rear view of the motor such nature vehicle illustrated in Figure 3, showing the manner in which both running boards "of the vehicle may support the sections of the improved water craft. I

Figure 5 is a transverse cross sectional view, taken substantially on the line 5=5 of Figure 1.

Figure 6 1s a transverse cross sectional view, taken substantially on the line 6-6 of Figure 1.

Figure 7 is a transverse cross sectional view, taken substantially on the line 77 of Figure 2. I

Figure 8 is a side elevation of a barge embodying novel sectional parts.

Figure 9 is a plan View, diagrammatically representing the sectionalparts of a barge.

In the drawings, wherein for the purpose of illustration is shown the preferred and modified forms of the invention, the'letter A may generally designate the water craft; which may include sections B and C of similar nature, for detachable connection, as by means D. When features of this invention are to be used in the constructionrot relatively long water craft, such as a barge E, illustrated in Figures 8 and 9 of the'dr'awings, the barge E may include end sections F and G, and intermediate sections H and K.

Referring to the preferred type ofwater craft A, the same will most generally be in the form of a sportsmans boat, either ada ted for propulsion by sailing, motor, or rowing.

The principle of sectioning the Water cratt,'is that of dividing the same longitudinally for a portion of the length thereof, and transversely, sothat the ends of the craft are not in section but of full craft width; the body portion of the craft being the only portion which is longitudinally divided. To this end, the section B may include the stern end portion 15 otthe craft A, of full craft width, and the elongated body portion 16 extending integral there from, of less width than the width ofthe craft A. The length of the section B is less than the full craft length. The'section C is of similar construction including the forward end portion 18,v and the elongated portion 19 forming a part of the body of the craft A, which is less than the Width of said body; the total length of section C being less than full craft length.

Referring to the construction of the sections B and C, each of the same is substantially L shaped and preferably includes a bottom 20, in the shape of a flat bottom. Side walls 21 and 22 are provided on the portions and 18 of the sections B and C respectively, at each side thereof, which are preferably convexed and converge to the outer ends thereof in accordance with ordinary water craft construction. The arcuate side walls 22 of the sections B and C, respectively continue along their elongated portions 16 and 19, according to the contour of the craft A.

The elongated body portions 16 and 19 of the sections B and C respectively, include at the ends thereofremote from their stern and forward portions, end bulk heads or walls 25 and 26, which preferably extend from the bottom 20 for the height of the boat. The body portions 16 and 19 of the sections B and C, are complemental, and at. the insides thereof are preferably provided with the longitudinally extending straight bulk heads or inner walls 27 and 28 respectively, which are disposed in facing relation when the sections B and C are assembled, substantially as is illustrated in Figure 2 of the drawings. The end bulk heads or walls 25 and 26 of the sections 13 and C are respectively adapted for abutting relation against bulk heads or walls 29 and 30 provided on the forward and stern portions 18 an 15 respectively of the craft sections.

The section B between the side walls 21 and 22 thereof and the vertical bulk head walls 25, 27 andSO provides a compartment 32. On the other hand, the section C intermediate the side walls 21 and 22, and the bulk heads 26, 28 and 29, provides a com partment 83. The section compartments 32 and 38 are independent with respect to each other, and are protected by the side walls and bulk heads of their respective sections from liability of water leakage therein.

Referring to the means D, when the sections B and C are placed in their interfitting relation in the form of an assembled watercraft, substantialy as is illustrated in Figure 2 of the drawings, the transverse bulkheads 25 and 29 of the sections B and C are in abutting relation adjacent the forward end 18 of the craft A; these walls or bulk heads 25 and 29 being connected in intimate contact by means of bolts 85, extending transversely therethrough above the waterline of the craft A. Similarly, the walls or bulk heads 26 and 30 of the sections C and B respectively are in abutting relation at the stern end of the craft A and arebolted'in such relation by bolts 36 above the water line )f the craft A. It @011- templated to use the craft A as a sail boat, and hence it is desirable to space the longi tudinal bulk heads 27 and 28 of the sections B and C. To this end, end vertical spacing members 39 and 40 are respectively disposed between the longitudinal bulk heads 27 and 28, at the forward and stern ends of the craft A. An upper spacing strip 42 is horizontally disposed bet-ween the bulk heads 27 and 28, at the upper ends thereof, through which bolts 44 may extend for clamping the bulk heads 27 and 28 in a definite relation; the bolts 44 being above the water line of the craft A. The space 45 intermediate the bulk heads 27 and 28 is, of course, open to the water, at the bottom of the craft A, and adjustably receives a center board 47 therein. The center board 47 at one end thereof is pivoted, as at 48, so that the opposite end of said center board 47 is moved vertically in accordance with sail boat construction. The after end of the center board 47 is preferably provided with an arcuate bar 50, which extends upwardly within the space 45 and above the craft A; having a pin 51 detachably connected therethrough which may fit within any one of a plurality of apertures provided in the arcuate bar 50, and which may adjustably rest upon the top of the bulk head walls 27 and 28, substantially as is illustrated in Figure 2 of the drawing.

At the stern of the craft A, a rudder 55 may be provided, of any approved construction. Various types of reinforcing or framing may be provided for the sections B and C, such as is illustrated in Figures 1, 2, 5, and 6 of the drawings. The stern and forward portions 15 and 18 of the sections B and C respectively may be covered, and the dash portions 57 and 58, each of substantially Ushaped formation may be carried by the sections B and C of the craft A, extending upwardly therefrom about the openings into the compartments 82 and 38, as a protection.

Referring to the construction of the barge E, the sections F and G thereof are L shaped in outline and may be formed similar to sections B and C above described, although in order to provide a practical craft of relatively long length, it is advisable to provide intermediate portions H and K. The barge E, of course, conforms to the general principle of this invention, in so far as the same comprises a plurality of sections which are separated upon a divisional line partly at right angles thereto.

head 64 extends substantially at right angles to the side wall 61 adjacent which it is placed. An inner bulk head 65 connects the transverse bulk heads 63 and 64, substantially at the medial line of the craft E.

The section G is-formed similar to section F, including a relatively long side wall 66; a relatively short side wall 67; said side walls 66 and 67 being connected by an end arcuate wall 68 of any approved construction. The side wall 66 extends along the longitudinal extension 69 of the section G. A transverse bulk head 70 extends from the side wall 66 at the forward end of the extension'69. At the other side of the section Gr, a transverse bulk head 72 extends from the side wall 67, preferably A longitudinally extending bulk head 73 connects the transverse bulk heads 70 and 72 substantially along the medial line of the craft E. a,

Referring to the intermediate sections H and K, the same are'preferably each of rectangular formation, including the longitudinally extending inside and outside walls or bulk heads 7 5 and 76, and the forward and rear transverse walls or bulk heads 77 and 78.

The sections F, G, H and K respectively include compartments 80, 81, 82, and 83, which are independent, and which may contain difi erent liquors or materials thoroughly segregated one from another.

Referring to the assemblage of the sections of the barge E, the intermediate section H is assembled between the transverse bulk head walls 63 and 70, so that the inner bulk head wall of said section is disposed in abutting contact with the longitudinal bulk head 65 of the section F. The intermediate section K, on the other hand, is assembled intermediate the transverse bulk heads 64 and 72, so that the inner wall 75 thereof is in abutting contact with the longitudinal bulk head wall 7 3 of the section G. In this relation. the inner bulk heads or walls 7 5 of the sections H and K are in overlapping relation. The transverse and longitudinal abutting bulk heads of the sections F, G, H, and K are then connected in any approved manner by bolts, or by other means, above the water line of the craft C. This bolting arrangement has not been shown in the drawings, but may be of similar construction to that illustrated for the preferred embodiment.

Referring to Figures 3 and 4 of the drawings, wherein is illustrated the manner in which the sections 13 and C of the craft A may be supported on a vehicle M, the sections B and C are so placed that the forward and stern ends 15 and 18 thereof are disposed forwardly of the vehicle M, with their forward arcuate walls 21 enga ing the running board 85 and the forward fender 86 at each side of the bar. Vertical retaining members or flanges 87 may be provided upon the running boards 85, between which and the body of the car M, the sections B and C may be placed, substantially as is illustrated in the drawings. This provides a very simple and compact arrangement, as is evident from the drawings.

From the foregoing description of this invention, it is apparent that a water craft has been provided, the sections of which are cooperatively divided longitudinally and transversely of the craft, so that said sections may occupy a compact space during transportation. The sectional arrangement of the water craft enables them to be firmly maintained in assembled relation incident to the longitudinal and transverse bulk heading.

Various changes in the shape, size and arrangement of parts may be made to the form of the invention herein shown and described, WlthOHlZ' departing from the spirit of the invention or the scope of the claims.

I claim: I I

1. A water cnaftseparab-le into sections along a division line extending only partly longitudinally at substantially the central line and partly transversely of the craft, said sections having bull: heads extending along said division line for each of said sections to provide independent compartments for the sections.

2. A water craft comprising a plurality of sections, means for "detachably connectmg the sections and a center board arranged between the sections.

3. As an article of manufacture, a water craft comprising a plurality of sections longitudinally separable, each of said sections having bulk heads longitudinally arranged at the dividing line thereof, means for clamping said sections so that the longitudinal dividing bulk heads thereof are in spaced relation, and a centerboard pivotally mounted to said sections intermediate said bulk heads.

4:. As an article of manufacture, a sectional water craft including certain sections which for a portion of their length are of full craft Width and for the remaining portion of their length of less than the first mentioned portions.

5. As an article of manufacture, a sectional water craft including certain sections which for a portion of their length are of full craft width and for the remaining portion of their lengths less in width than the first mentioned portions and of less than craft width, each of said sections being less in length than craft length.

6. As an article of manufacture, a water craft comprising a plurality of sections separable along a division line extending partly transversely and partly longitudi- &

nally of the craft, certain of said sections including a portion of full craft Width the side Walls of Which portion extending in tapering relation to substantially point, and the remaining portion of said certain section being of less Width than craft Width.

7. As an article of manufacture, a Water craft comprising a pair of separable sections each including a longitudinal bulk head and transverse bulk heads, and means for connecting the longitudinal bulk heads and transverse bulk heads of the sections.

8. As an article of manufacture a Water craft section including an end portion formed the entire Width of the craft, and an integral longitudinally extending compartment providing body portions of less Width than the craft and of less Width than the first mentioned portion.

9. A Water craft comprising sections each including an end craft portion of full craft Width, a craft body portion of less than craft Width and means for detachably con necting said sections with the said craft body portions of the sections at opposite sides of the longitudinal center line of the craft.

10. As an article of manufiacture a sectional Water craft comprising a pair of substantially L-shaped sections each including an end portion of substantially full craft Width and a narrower body portion of less than craft Width, and means connecting the last mentioned portions of said sections at substantially the longitudinal center of the craft with theend portions of said sections overlapping the narrower body portions of the other sections.

11. In a sectional Water craft, substantially L-shaped sections each providing an end portion of substantially full craft Width and a narrower compartment providing body portion of less than craft Width, means connecting said last mentioned portions of the sections together in overlapping relation with each other, and means for detachabiy connecting the end portion of each ection to the end of the body portion of the other section.

- JAMES GLEAVE.

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