Modular scaleable floating system

Abstract

The invention provides a modular scaleable floating assembly of interconnected buoyant platform modules anchored in any selected configuration, optionally connected with articulating bridges, to simultaneously serve as: a swimming platform, safety barrier; and floating dock platforms for various water based activities.

We claim:  
     
         1 . A platform module for a modular scaleable floatable assembly of platform modules interconnected by at least one bridging module, said platform module comprising a unitary buoyant body forming a plurality of spaced integral mounting sockets for individually receiving a mounting member integrally formed by one of the at least one bridging modules thereby to connect the platform modules in a selected configuration.  
     
     
         2 . A platform as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein the mounting sockets are further operable to engage with a mounting member integrally formed by a platform accessory.  
     
     
         3 . A platform as claimed in  claim 1 , further including at least one platform accessory.  
     
     
         4 . A platform as claimed in  claim 3 , wherein the at least one platform accessory is selected from the group consisting of a slide, a slide ladder, a flag, a snack bar kiosk, a diving board, an umbrella, a lifeguard station, a trampoline, a chair, an illumination means and an audio system wherein said platform assembly includes at least one integrally formed mounting member operable to engage with the mounting sockets.  
     
     
         5 . A platform as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein each mounting member is configured for inserting into said mounting sockets.  
     
     
         6 . A platform as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein the body further comprises at least one integrally formed handle.  
     
     
         7 . A platform as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein the body is circular.  
     
     
         8 . A platform as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein the body further defines at least one central anchoring mount operable to connect to at least one anchor.  
     
     
         9 . A platform as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein at least one mounting socket extends through the body to provide, when the platform is in use, a channel for at least one of: 
 receiving a mounting member on one of a top and a bottom of the body; and draining water from the top of the body.    
     
     
         10 . A platform as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein the body is constructed from molded plastic.  
     
     
         11 . A bridging module for a modular scaleable floatable assembly of platform modules interconnected by at least one bridging module, said bridging module comprising a unitary buoyant body, said body forming a plurality of integral mounting members spaced about the body for individually inserting into one of a plurality of mounting sockets integrally formed by each of the platform modules thereby to connect the platform modules in a selected configuration.  
     
     
         12 . A modular scaleable floatable assembly comprising: 
 at least two platforms, each platform comprising a unitary buoyant body having a plurality of mounting sockets integrally formed therein; and    at least one bridging module for connecting at least two of said platforms, each of said bridging modules comprising a plurality of integrally formed mounting members operable to engage the mounting sockets of said platforms.    
     
     
         13 . An assembly as claimed in  claim 12  wherein the platforms and bridging modules are formed for resilient flexion and articulation when assembled and in use.  
     
     
         14 . An assembly as claimed in  claim 12 , wherein at least some of the platforms are of a circular shape and wherein at least one of said bridging modules is shaped for connecting between adjacent circular shaped platforms.  
     
     
         15 . An assembly as claimed in  claim 12 , wherein for each platform, at least some of the mounting sockets are formed for receiving mounting members in a bottom of the platform when the platform is in use.