Collapsible octagonal single-line kite

Abstract

Provided is a kite construction including a multi-component airframe decentralizing one or more points of constituent connections. The airframe includes a base, and a truss configured to span across the base and to distributed connections. In doing so, component airframe members are joined in a manner heightening structural integrity of the airframe, while at the same time allowing for an ease of disassembly of those members at the distributed connections.

1 . A kite, comprising:
 an airframe;   a sail configured to connect with the airframe; and   a bridle configured to connect with the airframe,
 the airframe comprising a base, and a truss bowing upwardly from the base, and the base comprising wing portions extending outwardly, with respect to the truss, to define perimeter portions of the kite. 
   
     
     
         2 . The kite according to  claim 1 , wherein:
 the airframe comprises a plurality of spars.   
     
     
         3 . The kite according to  claim 2 , wherein:
 each of the plurality of spars is configured to be releasably secured to the airframe at one or more connection points therefor.   
     
     
         4 . The kite according to  claim 3 , wherein:
 the base comprises a rectangular portion defined by at least four spars intersecting at right angles.   
     
     
         5 . The kite according to  claim 4 , wherein:
 a portion of the truss divides the rectangular portion in half, when viewed in plan view.   
     
     
         6 . The kite according to  claim 5 , wherein:
 the wing portions comprise a substantially trapezoidal shape.   
     
     
         7 . The kite according to  claim 6 , wherein:
 the truss extends from a top of the kite toward a bottom of the kite.   
     
     
         8 . The kite according to  claim 7 , further comprising:
 an oscillator configured to maintain a shape of the kite.   
     
     
         9 . The kite according to  claim 8 , wherein:
 the oscillator is configured to attach to a tension line of the kite.   
     
     
         10 . A kite, comprising:
 a collapsible airframe;   a sail configured to connect with the airframe;   a bridle configured to connect with the airframe,
 the airframe defining a base comprising a plurality of base spars releasably joined at respective base connectors therefor, and a truss comprising a plurality of truss spars releasably joined at respective truss connectors therefor, at least a pair of the base connectors and the truss connectors defining a common point of connection among spars of the pluralities of base spars and truss spars, such that the truss extends laterally outward from the base; and 
   a tension line operatively connected with each of the base and the truss, and configured to receive an oscillator to maintain a shape of the kite.   
     
     
         11 . The kite according to  claim 10 , wherein:
 the base comprises a rectangular portion.   
     
     
         12 . The kite according to  claim 11 , wherein:
 the truss divides the rectangular portion in half when viewed in plan view.   
     
     
         13 . The kite according to  claim 10 , wherein:
 the sail comprises a plurality of apertures each configured to receive a spar therein so as to affix the sail to the airframe.   
     
     
         14 . The kite according to  claim 10 , wherein:
 the bridle comprises a control line comprising a series of knots.   
     
     
         15 . The kite according to  claim 14 , wherein:
 the bridle further comprises a bridle harness engageable with at least one of the knots to control an angle of attack of the kite.   
     
     
         16 . The kite according to  claim 15 , wherein:
 the bridle harness comprises a bridle loop configured to receive a flying line thereat.   
     
     
         17 . The kite according to  claim 16 , wherein:
 the bridle is configured to be attached to a top of the airframe corresponding to a top of the kite, and to a mid-portion of the airframe.   
     
     
         18 . The kite according to  claim 17 , wherein:
 adjustment of the bridle harness toward the top of the airframe effects a decrease in the angle of attack, and adjustment of the bridle harness toward a bottom of the airframe effects an increase in the angle of attack.   
     
     
         19 . The kite according to  claim 18 , further comprising:
 a tail harness configured to receive a tail.   
     
     
         20 . A kite, comprising:
 a collapsible airframe;   a sail configured to connect with the airframe; and   a bridle configured to connect with the airframe, and receive a bridle harness thereon, the bridle harness being adjustable along a control line of the bridle to adjust an angle of attack of the kite,
 the airframe comprising a base, and a truss bowing upwardly from the base, the base comprising substantially trapezoidally shaped wing portions extending outwardly, with respect to the truss, to define perimeter portions of the kite, and 
 the airframe configured to receive a tension line therealong for carrying an oscillator to maintain a shape of the kite, each of the airframe and the tension line forming a substantially octagonal shape of the kite.