Modular system for realizing mobile means or static machines operated by human muscular strength

Abstract

A modular system for realizing mobile means operated by the human muscular strength or static machines, that comprises modular elements ( 1 a - 1 e ) provided with ergonomic operating means for use by one or more persons, and a main frame ( 2 ) in which said modular elements may be selectively connected to said main frame, singularly or in a plurality, by means of reversible quick hooking means.

1 . A human-powered mobile means, characterized in that it comprises a main frame ( 2 ) and at least one modular element ( 1   a - 1   e ), said modular element ( 1   a - 1   e ) being adapted to accommodate at least one user, provided with ergonomic operating means, and connectable to said frame ( 2 ) by means of reversible, quick coupling means ( 4 , 5 , 8 , 9 ), thus being interchangeable with further modular elements ( 1   a - 1   e ).  
   
   
       2 . A modular system according to  claim 1 , characterized in that said reversible quick hooking means comprise linear guides ( 5 ) fixed to said main frame ( 2 ) and trolleys ( 4 ) sliding along said guides ( 5 ), associated to said modular elements ( 1   a - 1   e ).  
   
   
       3 . A modular system according to  claim 1 , characterized in that said linear guides ( 5 ) comprise a plurality of references ( 8 ) adapted to cooperate with blocking means ( 9 ) associated to said trolleys ( 4 ), for determining blocking positions univocally selectable for said trolleys ( 4 ).  
   
   
       4 . A modular system according to  claim 1 , characterized in that said reversible quick hooking means comprise at least one housing ( 10 ) associated to said main frame ( 2 ), for the insertion of a base ( 11 ) associated to said modular elements ( 1   a - 1   e ), and that may be blocked in position inside said housing ( 10 ).  
   
   
       5 . A modular system according to  claim 1 , characterized in that devices for absorbing mechanical energy ( 30 ,  31 ) are associated to said main frame ( 2 ).  
   
   
       6 . A modular system according to  claim 5 , characterized in that said main frame ( 2 ) and said modular elements ( 1   a - 1   e ) comprise transmission means ( 40 ,  41 ) that may be reversibly connected one to the other, and that may connect the ergonomic operating means associated to the modular elements ( 1   a - 1   e ), to the absorbing devices ( 30 ,  31 ) associated to the main frame ( 2 ).  
   
   
       7 . A modular system according to  claim 1 , characterized in that said modular elements ( 1   a - 1   e ) comprise devices ( 30 ) for absorbing mechanical energy, mechanically connected to the operating means associated to said modular elements.  
   
   
       8 . A human powered boat, characterized in that it comprises a modular system according to claims  claim 1 , wherein said main frame ( 2 ) comprises hulls ( 50   a ,  50   b ) connected by beams ( 52 ) for supporting at least one frame ( 53 ) to which reversible quick hooking means ( 5 ,  10 ) for said modular elements ( 1   a - 1   e ) are associated.  
   
   
       9 . A human powered boat, characterized in that it comprises a modular system according to  claim 1 , wherein said main frame ( 2 ) comprises hulls ( 50   a ,  50   b ) connected by a platform ( 51 ) comprising said reversible quick hooking means ( 5 ,  10 ) for said modular elements ( 1   a - 1   e ).  
   
   
       10 . A mobile mean or a static machine operated by human muscular strength, for training, physical exercise or recreational use, characterized in that it comprises a modular system according to  claim 1.