Sailing Rig

Abstract

The invention relates to an inflatable rig for wind-powered sports equipment and a sailing rig set comprising such rigs.

1 . A sailing rig comprising: a mast strut and at least one cross strut for stretching a sail, wherein the struts are designed to be inflatable, comprising a mast foot tightly fastened to the mast strut. 
     
     
         2 . The sailing rig according to  claim 1 , wherein an adapter plate of a mast foot is provided at a mast foot side end portion of the mast strut. 
     
     
         3 . The sailing rig according to  claim 2 , wherein the adapter plate is tapered from the mast foot side end portion of the mast strut toward a joint. 
     
     
         4 . The sailing rig according to  claim 1 , wherein the sail, preferably sail panels of the sail, are fastened approximately along a center plane of the cross strut. 
     
     
         5 . The sailing rig according to  claim 1 , comprising an inclined sail top strut which is connected to or formed integrally with the mast strut. 
     
     
         6 . The sailing rig according to  claim 1 , wherein the struts are adapted to be filled by means of plural valves or a one-pump system. 
     
     
         7 . The sailing rig according to  claim 1 , wherein the struts are formed by tubes having predetermined longitudinal and cross profiles. 
     
     
         8 . The sailing rig according to  claim 2 , wherein a seat for the mast foot is formed at the mast strut. 
     
     
         9 . The sailing rig according to  claim 1 , wherein holding means are provided on both sides of the cross strut. 
     
     
         10 . The sailing rig according to  claim 9 , wherein the holding means are straps, profile members or the like which are fastened to the cross strut. 
     
     
         11 . The sailing rig according to  claim 1 , wherein the mast strut is inclined in V-shape toward the cross strut. 
     
     
         12 . The sailing rig according to  claim 1 , wherein the sail is fixed at the struts. 
     
     
         13 . The sailing rig according to  claim 1 , wherein discharge openings are provided in the sail. 
     
     
         14 . The sailing rig according to  claim 1 , wherein the struts are formed by a bladder which is enclosed by a cover. 
     
     
         15 . A sailing rig set comprising a plurality of sailing rigs according to  claim 1 , wherein a height (H) of the cross strut is varied depending on the body size of the users.