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WO2001098106A1 - Method for loading and unloading at least a personal watercraft for road transport and trailer therefor - Google Patents

Method for loading and unloading at least a personal watercraft for road transport and trailer therefor Download PDF

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WO2001098106A1
WO2001098106A1 PCT/FR2001/001962 FR0101962W WO0198106A1 WO 2001098106 A1 WO2001098106 A1 WO 2001098106A1 FR 0101962 W FR0101962 W FR 0101962W WO 0198106 A1 WO0198106 A1 WO 0198106A1
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60P—VEHICLES ADAPTED FOR LOAD TRANSPORTATION OR TO TRANSPORT, TO CARRY, OR TO COMPRISE SPECIAL LOADS OR OBJECTS
    • B60P3/00—Vehicles adapted to transport, to carry or to comprise special loads or objects
    • B60P3/06—Vehicles adapted to transport, to carry or to comprise special loads or objects for carrying vehicles
    • B60P3/10—Vehicles adapted to transport, to carry or to comprise special loads or objects for carrying vehicles for carrying boats
    • B60P3/1033—Vehicles adapted to transport, to carry or to comprise special loads or objects for carrying vehicles for carrying boats on a loading frame, e.g. the vehicle being a trailer
    • B60P3/1058—Vehicles adapted to transport, to carry or to comprise special loads or objects for carrying vehicles for carrying boats on a loading frame, e.g. the vehicle being a trailer with the boat carried on or attached to a sliding subframe on the vehicle frame
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60P—VEHICLES ADAPTED FOR LOAD TRANSPORTATION OR TO TRANSPORT, TO CARRY, OR TO COMPRISE SPECIAL LOADS OR OBJECTS
    • B60P3/00—Vehicles adapted to transport, to carry or to comprise special loads or objects
    • B60P3/06—Vehicles adapted to transport, to carry or to comprise special loads or objects for carrying vehicles
    • B60P3/10—Vehicles adapted to transport, to carry or to comprise special loads or objects for carrying vehicles for carrying boats
    • B60P3/1033—Vehicles adapted to transport, to carry or to comprise special loads or objects for carrying vehicles for carrying boats on a loading frame, e.g. the vehicle being a trailer
    • B60P3/105—Vehicles adapted to transport, to carry or to comprise special loads or objects for carrying vehicles for carrying boats on a loading frame, e.g. the vehicle being a trailer using a trailer convertible into a multipurpose trailer

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  • the present invention relates to a method of loading and unloading on a trailer and an associated trailer for the road transport of nautical equipment of the type of a marine motorbike or even of all terrain vehicle of the four-wheeled motorcycle type generally called " quad "; this type of trailer is more particularly designed to receive and transport together two watercraft of any size and weight with a "quad" and a trunk for transporting the accessories intended for the operation of the machines and for the safety of the drivers.
  • a motor-boat requires, for its launching and naturally its removal, a means which often consists in using the transport trailer which one comes to immerse to release the boat and vice versa to get it out of the water; trailers are rarely designed for this; they are quickly corroded and their non-waterproof equipment quickly put out of use.
  • a solution has already been proposed using a launching trolley without equipment and made of stainless material, coming to the place of use to replace the trailer which is then reserved only for road transport; but there then remains the problem of the intermediate carriage which must also be transported or abandoned on the spot, which poses the problem of correctly stacking on the transport trailer the assembly consisting of the boat, of its carriage water and, if necessary, "quad” advantageously used to tow the cart, without exceeding the usual road standards and without requiring several people to load and unload the trailer.
  • the object of the present invention is precisely to provide a method and a road assembly allowing the transport of at most two watercraft and a "quad” and possibly all of their accessories, on the same trailer which can be loaded and unloaded in any place by one person.
  • Such an assembly is also particularly advantageous since it allows once on the spot to use the "quad” to transport the watercraft, even in difficult places where the "quad” can generally access.
  • the trailer according to the invention will it be advantageous for long journeys while, at the place of leisure, the "quad” will be advantageously used for the local handling of motor-watercraft.
  • the whole road according to the invention is intended to be hitched behind a passenger vehicle, that is to say that the maximum wheelbase of the loaded trailer must not exceed the road standards in force.
  • a method of loading and vice versa of unloading at least one motor-boat on a trailer for its road transport comprising at least one rigid axle bringing a set of wheels and supporting a chassis formed by at least two parallel beams arranged between the wheels to form with at least two parallel front and rear crossmembers, the carrier frame of the trailer, extended at the front by a drawbar coupled to a conventional coupling system , remarkable process by the succession of the following stages:
  • the drawbar then the chassis, slides on the rear crossmember or on the roller, first tilting from bottom to top and from back to front then vice versa until the wheels gradually take off from the ground, until the carriage coupling system is located in line with a mooring system secured to a cross member at the front of the cadr-carrier, a wheel at least of the carriage then coming into contact with the roller or failing that of the rear crossmember, means for vertical and transverse fixing of the chassis of the carriage cooperating at this instant and automatically with the carrying frame of the trailer, then
  • FIG. 1 is a side view and in elevation of a trailer according to the invention having in solid lines a loaded watercraft and in broken lines, the same watercraft, in the intermediate loading position on the carriage launching with the wheels still on the ground.
  • a "quad" has not been shown; only the tracks and their access ramps have been shown: one is shown lowered to the ground in the mounted position and the other (closest to the coupling system) has been shown in its transport, i.e. in the raised position,
  • FIG. 2 is the same as Figure 1 but in top view, showing the relative position of the two carriages launching, one in the transport position (bottom of the figure) and the other in the intermediate loading position; in order not to overload the drawing, the two watercraft were not represented on their launching trolley unlike the previous figure,
  • FIG. 3 is a side elevational view in partial section along the line II / III of Figure 2 of a launching trolley cooperating with the trailer of the previous figures.
  • the trailer 1 in accordance with a preferred, although non-limitative embodiment of the invention, is intended for the road transport of at least one motor-boat 2, and at most two motor-boats 2 and a machine all terrain type of a four-wheeled motorcycle commonly called "quad", not shown in the figures.
  • Each marine motorbike 2 is associated with a launching trolley 3 which is loaded together on the chassis 4 of the trailer 1 with a view to their transport while being arranged in cantilever at the rear of the chassis 4 of trailer 1 and stowed by means which will be detailed later; during a loading comprising two motorized watercraft, the two launching trolleys 3 are placed side by side and in rear overhang; on the front part of the trailer 1 and across it, two parallel tracks 5 and 6 are arranged in the same plane, at an adjustable distance corresponding to the wheelbase of the "quad" which can be easily mounted by its own means thanks to access ramps 7,8 articulated respectively to tracks 5 and 6 and shown in FIG.
  • a trunk 10 straddling the drawbar 11 and fixed to it, to receive the accessories related to the use of watercraft and quad bikes, such as helmets, gasoline and other common tools.
  • the chassis 4 of the trailer 1 essentially consists of two beams 401.402 arranged in parallel between the main wheels 12 of the trailer 1, raised by a rigid axle 13 secured to said beams by easily adjustable means allowing to properly adjust the axle according to the total load of the trailer 1.
  • the two beams 401 and 402 cooperate with at least two identical crosspieces 14 and 15 respectively disposed towards the front and rear of the chassis 4 to form with the longitudinal members 401 and 402 a rectangular support frame 43; according to an accessory characteristic of the invention, the two front and rear crosspieces 14,15 are secured to the side members 401,402 by means of easily adjustable stirrups formed from threaded rods 16 bent in the shape of a U coming in cooperation with spacers and nuts maintain firmly in support each cross member 14.15 on the underside of the side members 401.402 as shown in the enlarged partial view to the right and at the bottom of FIG. 1; thus, it is very simple to mount the elements of the carrier frame 403 and also to fix the length / width dimensions to adapt it to the vehicles transported.
  • the two longitudinal members 401, 402, normally parallel to form the support frame 403 as has been said, are folded beyond the front cross member 14 so as to make them converge on the coupling 9 of the trailer.
  • the drawbar 11 takes the general form of an isosceles triangle whose apex corresponds to the fork box of the hitch 9 and whose base is formed by the front cross member 14.
  • This particularly simple structure of the chassis 4 of the trailer 1 has the enormous advantage of great simplicity of assembly while providing solidity remarkable to the whole structure which, because of this, is considerably reduced compared to more traditional trailers.
  • this structure preferably made of stainless steel tube with square section, is remarkable in that it does not include any weld and therefore no point of weakness which can cause ruptures; thus, to the solidity is added lightness and a total adaptability with respect to the transported vehicles.
  • the motor-boats 2 provision is made to have on an intermediate cross member 17, placed at the front of the frame- carrier 403
  • the fastening members 18 are advantageously ball systems as they are traditionally mounted at the rear of vehicles to collaborate with fork boxes 19 forming the couplings of the carriages 3; it goes without saying that the ball fasteners 18 are mounted adjustable along the crosspiece 17 which allows them to be adjusted in coincidence with the boxes 19 according to the size of the carriages 3.
  • the cross member 17 behind the track 6 is also adjustable in the longitudinal direction from front to rear on the side members 401,402 of the trailer.
  • the cross member 17 supporting the fixing balls, 18 is maintained as shown in the partial perspective view to the left and at the bottom of FIG. 1, by a stirrup 21 , in the form of an inverted U secured to the ends of the cross member 17 and straddling the side members 401, 402 to serve as longitudinal guide along these same side members.
  • the stirrups 21 are then counter-clamped by at least one bolt 22 coming closer one from the other, the two wings of the U against the lateral faces of said longitudinal members 401,402.
  • the rolling track 5 has been shown astride the drawbar 11 of the trailer: it goes without saying that such an assembly optimizes the mechanical construction of said trailer, but any other longitudinal position of the Tracks 5,6 resting for example on the carrier frame 403 would be quite possible in the case where one wishes to reserve the front part of the trailer for a trunk 10 much larger.
  • the rolling tracks 5 and 6 are, at least for one of them, equipped with an end stop on the side opposite to its access ramp 7 or 8.
  • an automatic braking system comprising a jack 25 on the coupling coupled to a conventional wheel braking; similarly and as shown in Figure 2, a parking wheel 26 is secured at the end of the drawbar 11 to ensure the horizontal stability of the trailer 2 when stopped.
  • the carriage 3 consists, like the trailer 1, of a chassis 30 mounted on a rigid axle 31 carrying wheels 32, secured to a drawbar 20 comprising at the end a coupling system comprising, as has been already mentioned above a fork box 19 capable of cooperating with the coupling ball 18 secured to the front cross member 17 of the trailer 1.
  • the chassis 30 consists of two beams 33, 34 arranged between the wheels 32 and held between them at equal distance by at least two parallel crosspieces 35,36 forming with the side members 33,34 a rectangular support frame 37; incidentally, the two beams 33,34 are folded towards each other beyond the front crossmember 35 to be joined and secured to the drawbar 20, either by welding, or by conventional bolting.
  • the wheels 32 are in principle of a smaller diameter than the wheels 12 of the trailer to allow sufficient ground clearance when the carriage 3 is in the loading position on said trailer 1; it goes without saying that the wheels 32 of the launching trolley 3 are treated to be immersed and advantageously include low pressure tires capable of rolling on sand or the like.
  • the front and rear crosspieces 35 and 36 are adjusted against the underside of the side members 33,34 by means of stirrups formed from U-threaded rods as already described for the front and rear crosspieces 14,15 of trailer 1; these fasteners allow rapid mounting of the carriage as well as various adjustments for the longitudinal positioning of the crosspieces or the spacing of the side members 33,34.
  • Parallel bars 38 and 39 advantageously cylindrical, extend parallel and above the side members 33, 34 to which they are joined by their ends which, for this purpose, have been bent in the direction of the side members according to a profile capable of forming, at least aft of the carriage 3, an access ramp for the hull of the motor-boat which gradually comes to rest, along its longitudinal axis, on said bars 38, 39; of this way, the hull of the marine motorbike 2 can rest on the entire length of the parallel bars 38,39 which distributes its weight over a length such that the hull cannot be damaged even during severe tremors during transport; it goes without saying that the spacing of the support bars 38,39 can be easily adjusted thanks to the crossbar adjustment system 35,36 as it was said previously.
  • the bars 38.39 at least on the useful part coming into contact with the hull of the motor-marine 2, with a plastic material such as a sheath spiral of the type that is commonly used to bury underground cables for example; in addition, the size of the tube constituting the parallel bars 38, 39 is such that it provides a certain vertical flexibility which even better absorbs shock and vibration during transport.
  • a pad 40 made of an absorbent material capable of receiving the rib of the motorbike in support.
  • the buffer 40 will for example be mounted on an inclined arm 41 secured to the drawbar 20 so that it can be adjusted to the correct height to coincide with the front support of the motor-boat in a horizontal position; advantageously, a winch 42 will be fixed on the arm 41 or on a reinforcement leg 43 which is associated with it, allowing, as will be said later, to load the motor-boat on the carriage 3 but also to load the carriage / assembly watercraft on trailer 1.
  • a first hook 44 or equivalent is arranged in a vertical plane under the frame 37 of the carriage 3 while being secured for example by welding to the beams 33, 34 with an opening towards the drawbar 20 so as to automatically engage around the roller 23, or failing this, around the cross member 15 carrying said roller 23, when the carriage 3 is hitched in the stowed position on the trailer, for example on the ball 18 fixed on the intermediate cross member 16 or, failing this, on the front cross member 14;
  • a second hook 45 is provided on at least one external face of a beam 33 of the carriage, extending substantially in the horizontal plane with an opening towards the front, that is to say towards the drawbar 20 of the carriage, to automatically engage on the hollow end of the corresponding beam 401 of the carrier frame 403 of the trailer 1, when the coupling of the carriage 3 is stowed on said trailer 1;
  • the width of the carrier frame 403 of the trailer 1 according to the invention is provided to receive two carriages 3 side by side, each equipped with a marine motorbike 2, the outer wheels 32 of the two carriages 3 when loaded and stowed on the trailer 1 being substantially aligned with the wheels 12 of the trailer 1 which determine the maximum wheelbase of the assembly thus formed.
  • the trolleys 3 according to the invention are advantageously used to put watercraft in the water or remove them by bringing the trolley (s) near the banks or at the edge of the beach so that each motorbike -Marine is pulled along the axis of a carriage 3, from the rear to the front to load it and vice versa to put it in the water. All of these maneuvers are facilitated by the use of the winch 42 allowing the motor-marine to slide on the parallel bars 38, 39 with curved access until coming to bear before on the buffer 40 for _loading, or by rear on the curved profile of the bars 38.39 to slide in the water when unloading.
  • the winch 42 allowing the motor-marine to slide on the parallel bars 38, 39 with curved access until coming to bear before on the buffer 40 for _loading, or by rear on the curved profile of the bars 38.39 to slide in the water when unloading.
  • the winch cable the end of which is fixed to the pulling ring at the front of the marine motorbike 2, incidentally serving as a retaining cable by an anti-return blocking of the winch 42; a simple strap which can advantageously complete the general attachment of the watercraft 2 to the carriage 3. In this position of the carriage which corresponds to the representation in solid lines of FIG.
  • the road unit is remarkable for its dimensions compatible with road standards thanks to the cantilevering of the two deported carriages at the rear of the trailer and also remarkable for its exceptional lightness due to a very simplified structure, nevertheless compatible with all the safety regulations dictated by the European Community concerning trailers of this nature; finally, it will be observed that such a trailer is particularly advantageous in that it makes it possible to lower the center of gravity of the transported load as much as possible, due to the cantilevering of the carriages as has been said with the consequence considerably increase handling and therefore safety during transport.

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The invention concerns a device for road transport of one or two personal watercraft (2) with optionally a four-wheel boat trailer. The invention is characterised in that it comprises a trailer (1) bearing a carrier-frame formed by two side-members (410, 402) and two front (14) and rear (15) crosspieces, extended in front by a towbar (11) and a coupling system (9) co-operating with a carriage consisting of a frame (37), extended by a towbar (20) bearing a coupling (19), and whereon are pre-arranged a personal watercraft (2) with support means (38, 39, 40) integral with the frame (37) and winch means adapted to co-operate with a crosspiece (14, 16) at the front of the trailer (1) to pull and secure said carriage, vertical and lateral fixing means (44, 45) integral with the frame (37) to fix the carriage (3) cantilevered on the rear crosspiece (15) of the trailer (1).

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PROCEDE DE CHARGEMENT ET DE DECHARGEMENT D'AU MOINS UNE MOTO-MARINE POUR SON TRANSPORT ROUTIER ET REMORQUE LE METHOD OF LOADING AND UNLOADING AT LEAST ONE MOTORCYCLE FOR ROAD TRANSPORT AND TOWING THE
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La présente invention concerne un procédé de chargement et de déchargement sur une remorque et une remorque associée pour le transport routier d'engin nautique du type d'une moto-marine ou encore d'engin tout terrain du type moto à quatre roues généralement dénommée "quad" ; ce type de remorque est plus particulièrement conçu pour ' recevoir et transporter ensemble deux motos- marines de taille et de poids quelconque avec un "quad" et un coffre permettant de transporter les accessoires destinés au fonctionnement des engins et a la sécurité des conducteurs .The present invention relates to a method of loading and unloading on a trailer and an associated trailer for the road transport of nautical equipment of the type of a marine motorbike or even of all terrain vehicle of the four-wheeled motorcycle type generally called " quad "; this type of trailer is more particularly designed to receive and transport together two watercraft of any size and weight with a "quad" and a trunk for transporting the accessories intended for the operation of the machines and for the safety of the drivers.
On connaît bien les motos-marines qui sont en fait des embarcations légères généralement propulsées par une turbine assurant également la direction de l'embarcation grâce à un guidon ; l'utilisateur et ses passagers sont installés sur l'embarcation sensiblement de la même manière que sur une moto . On connaît également 1 ' engouement grandissant d'engins "tout terrain" comportant quatre roues entraînées par un moteur et pilotées comme pour la moto- marine par un guidon à la manière d'une moto. "Quad" et moto-marine vont souvent ensemble pour la pratique des loisirs nautiques et il est donc souvent nécessaire de les transporter ensemble sur un même lieu de vacances . Toutefois ces engins présentent des structures véritablement différentes et il est toujours extrêmement difficile de les grouper sur une même remorque de transport en raison d'un encombrement souvent peu compatible avec les normes routières en vigueur dans la plupart des pays.We know well the watercraft which are in fact light boats generally propelled by a turbine also ensuring the direction of the boat thanks to a handlebar; the user and his passengers are installed on the boat in much the same way as on a motorcycle. We also know the growing craze for "all terrain" gear comprising four wheels driven by a motor and controlled as for motor-boat by a handlebar like a motorcycle. "Quad" and motor-marine often go together for the practice of nautical leisures and it is therefore often necessary to transport them together on the same vacation spot. However, these vehicles have genuinely different structures and it is always extremely difficult to group them on the same transport trailer because of a space often incompatible with the road standards in force in most countries.
D'un autre côté, les motos-marines sont relativement lourdes et elles requièrent la plupart du temps plusieurs personnes pour leur transport et leur mise à 1 ' eau avant utilisation ; le problème se repose évidemment au moment du retour lorsqu'il faut charger à nouveau les engins sur une remorque de transport. Jusqu'ici, on ne trouvait sur le marché que des remorques strictement adaptées au transport d'un ou deux "quads" ou au transport d'une ou deux motos- marines nécessitant en outre plusieurs personnes pour les charger et les décharger le moment voulu. Enfin, comme toute embarcation de loisir, une moto- marine requiert, pour sa mise à l'eau et naturellement son retrait, un moyen qui consiste souvent à utiliser la remorque de transport que l'on vient immerger pour libérer l'embarcation et réciproquement pour la sortir de l'eau ; or, les remorques sont rarement prévues pour cela ; elles sont rapidement corrodées et leurs équipements non étanches très vite mis hors d'usage. Une solution a déjà été proposée en utilisant un chariot de mise à l'eau sans équipement et en matériau inoxydable, venant sur le lieu d'utilisation se substituer à la remorque qui n'est alors réservée qu'au transport routier ; mais il reste alors le problème du chariot intermédiaire qui doit être également transporté ou abandonné sur place, ce qui pose le problème d'empiler correctement sur la remorque de transport l'ensemble constitué de l'embarcation, de son chariot de mise à l'eau et, le cas échéant, du "quad" avantageusement utilisé pour tracter le chariot, sans dépasser les normes routières habituelles et sans pour autant nécessiter plusieurs personnes pour charger et décharger la remorque. La présente invention à précisément pour but de procurer un procédé et un ensemble routier permettant le transport d'au plus deux motos-marines et un "quad" et éventuellement l'ensemble de leurs accessoires, sur une même remorque pouvant être chargée et déchargée en n'importe quel endroit par une seule personne. Un tel ensemble est en outre particulièrement avantageux puisqu'il permet une fois sur place d'utiliser le "quad" pour véhiculer les motos-marines, même en des lieux difficiles où le "quad" peut en général accéder. Ainsi, la remorque conforme à l'invention sera-t-elle avantageuse pour les grands déplacements alors que, sur le lieu de loisir, le "quad" sera avantageusement utilisé pour les manipulations locales des motos-marines . Il va de soi que l'ensemble routier conforme à l'invention est destiné à être attelé derrière un véhicule de tourisme, c'est-à-dire que 1 ' empattement maximum de la remorque chargée ne doit pas excéder les normes routières en vigueur. A cet égard et conformément à 1 ' invention, il est proposé un procédé de chargement et réciproquement de déchargement, d'au moins une moto-marine sur une remorque pour son transport routier comprenant au moins un essieu rigide amenant un train de roues et supportant un châssis formé d'au moins deux longerons parallèles disposés entre les roues pour former avec au moins deux traverses avant et arrière parallèles, le cadre-porteur de la remorque, prolongée à l'avant par un timon couplé à un classique système d'attelage, procédé remarquable par la succession des étapes suivantes :On the other hand, watercraft are relatively heavy and most of the time require several people for their transport and launching before use; the problem obviously arises at the time of return when it is necessary to reload the vehicles on a transport trailer. Until now, we only found on the market only trailers strictly adapted to the transport of one or two "quads" or to the transport of one or two watercraft, moreover requiring several people to load and unload them at the desired time. Finally, like any recreational boat, a motor-boat requires, for its launching and naturally its removal, a means which often consists in using the transport trailer which one comes to immerse to release the boat and vice versa to get it out of the water; trailers are rarely designed for this; they are quickly corroded and their non-waterproof equipment quickly put out of use. A solution has already been proposed using a launching trolley without equipment and made of stainless material, coming to the place of use to replace the trailer which is then reserved only for road transport; but there then remains the problem of the intermediate carriage which must also be transported or abandoned on the spot, which poses the problem of correctly stacking on the transport trailer the assembly consisting of the boat, of its carriage water and, if necessary, "quad" advantageously used to tow the cart, without exceeding the usual road standards and without requiring several people to load and unload the trailer. The object of the present invention is precisely to provide a method and a road assembly allowing the transport of at most two watercraft and a "quad" and possibly all of their accessories, on the same trailer which can be loaded and unloaded in any place by one person. Such an assembly is also particularly advantageous since it allows once on the spot to use the "quad" to transport the watercraft, even in difficult places where the "quad" can generally access. Thus, the trailer according to the invention will it be advantageous for long journeys while, at the place of leisure, the "quad" will be advantageously used for the local handling of motor-watercraft. It goes without saying that the whole road according to the invention is intended to be hitched behind a passenger vehicle, that is to say that the maximum wheelbase of the loaded trailer must not exceed the road standards in force. In this regard and in accordance with the invention, there is provided a method of loading and vice versa of unloading, at least one motor-boat on a trailer for its road transport comprising at least one rigid axle bringing a set of wheels and supporting a chassis formed by at least two parallel beams arranged between the wheels to form with at least two parallel front and rear crossmembers, the carrier frame of the trailer, extended at the front by a drawbar coupled to a conventional coupling system , remarkable process by the succession of the following stages:
- treuillage de la moto-marine pour la monter et la caler sur un chariot de mise à l'eau, remorquage du chariot chargé vers la remorque en stationnement, et alignement du chariot et de la remorque, l'attelage dudit chariot venant alors en appui sur la traverse arrière du cadre-porteur de la remorque, avantageusement en appui sur un rouleau solidaire de ladite traverse tournant librement sur lui- même selon un axe parallèle à cette traverse, puis- winching of the watercraft to mount and stall it on a launching trolley, towing of the loaded trolley towards the parked trailer, and alignment of the trolley and the trailer, the coupling of said trolley then coming in bearing on the rear crossmember of the carrier frame of the trailer, advantageously bearing on a roller secured to said crossmember freely rotating on itself along an axis parallel to this crossmember, then
- treuillage en utilisant une traverse avant du cadre-porteur de la remorque du chariot dont le timon puis le châssis, glisse sur la traverse arrière ou sur le rouleau, en s 'inclinant d'abord de bas en haut et d'arrière en avant puis inversement jusqu'à décoller ses roues du sol progressivement, jusqu'à ce que le système d'attelage du chariot se trouve au droit d'un système d'amarrage solidaire d'une traverse à l'avant du cadr -porteur, une roue au moins du chariot venant alors au contact du rouleau ou à défaut de la traverse arrière, des moyens de fixation vertical et transversal du châssis du chariot coopérant à cet instant et automatiquement avec le cadre porteur de la remorque, puis- winching using a front crossmember of the carrier frame of the trailer, the drawbar then the chassis, slides on the rear crossmember or on the roller, first tilting from bottom to top and from back to front then vice versa until the wheels gradually take off from the ground, until the carriage coupling system is located in line with a mooring system secured to a cross member at the front of the cadr-carrier, a wheel at least of the carriage then coming into contact with the roller or failing that of the rear crossmember, means for vertical and transverse fixing of the chassis of the carriage cooperating at this instant and automatically with the carrying frame of the trailer, then
- fixation de l'attelage du chariot au système d'amarrage sur la traverse avant, maintenant la partie arrière du chariot, son essieu et ses roues en porte-à-faux sur la traverse arrière du cadre-porteur de la remorque.- attachment of the carriage coupling to the mooring system on the front crossmember, maintaining the part rear of the truck, its axle and its wheels overhanging on the rear crossmember of the carrier frame of the trailer.
En outre, il ressort bien qu'un tel ensemble routier chargé et déchargé comme il vient d'être dit et comportant une remorque principale coopérant avec au moins un chariot de mise à l'eau réponde pleinement aux problèmes des utilisateurs voulant profiter au maximum de leur temps libre ; en effet, il n'est besoin que d'une seule personne pour manipuler le moyen de treuillage par exemple constitué par un petit treuil fixé sur le timon du chariot de mise à 1 ' eau permettant toutes les manœuvres de chargement et de déchargement de la moto-marine sur son chariot de mise à l'eau, ainsi que la mise à l'eau de la moto-marine et sa reprise pour la caler sur le chariot qui peut alors être facilement tracté par le "quad" et ainsi se déplacer en tout lieu, même difficile, avant chargement d'abord de la ou des motos-marines, puis du "quad" le cas échéant sur la même remorque attelée à un véhicule pour un retour à domicile . De nombreux autres avantages et caractéristiques ressortiront mieux encore de la description d'une remorque équipée pour le transport de deux motos-marines disposées longitudinalement côte à côte et d'un "quad" en travers, qui va être donnée à titre d'illustration non limitative de 1 ' invention en référence aux dessins annexés sur lesquels :In addition, it is clear that such a loaded and unloaded road assembly as just said and comprising a main trailer cooperating with at least one launching trolley fully meets the problems of users wanting to make the most of their free time; in fact, only one person is needed to handle the winching means, for example constituted by a small winch fixed on the drawbar of the launching trolley allowing all the maneuvers of loading and unloading of the motor-marine on its launching trolley, as well as the launching of the motor-marine and its recovery to wedge it on the trolley which can then be easily towed by the "quad" and thus move in any place, even difficult, before first loading the watercraft, then the "quad" if necessary on the same trailer coupled to a vehicle for a return home. Many other advantages and characteristics will emerge more clearly from the description of a trailer equipped for the transport of two watercraft arranged longitudinally side by side and of a "quad" across, which will be given by way of illustration not limiting of the invention with reference to the accompanying drawings in which:
- la figure 1 est une vue de côté et en élévation d'une remorque conforme à l'invention présentant en traits pleins une moto-marine chargée et en traits mixtes, la même moto-marine, en position intermédiaire de chargement sur le chariot de mise à l'eau dont les roues sont encore au sol. Par simplification de la figure, il n'a pas été représenté de "quad" ; seules les voies de roulement et leurs rampes d'accès ont été représentées : l'une est montrée abaissée jusqu'au sol en position de montée et l'autre (la plus proche du système d'attelage) a été représentée dans sa position de transport, c'est-à-dire en position relevée,- Figure 1 is a side view and in elevation of a trailer according to the invention having in solid lines a loaded watercraft and in broken lines, the same watercraft, in the intermediate loading position on the carriage launching with the wheels still on the ground. For simplification of the figure, a "quad" has not been shown; only the tracks and their access ramps have been shown: one is shown lowered to the ground in the mounted position and the other (closest to the coupling system) has been shown in its transport, i.e. in the raised position,
- la figure 2 est la même que la figure 1 mais en vue de dessus, montrant la position relative des deux chariots de mise à l'eau, l'un en position de transport (en bas de la figure) et l'autre en position intermédiaire de chargement ; pour ne pas surcharger le dessin, les deux motos-marines n'ont pas été représentées sur leur chariot de mise à l'eau contrairement à la figure précédente,- Figure 2 is the same as Figure 1 but in top view, showing the relative position of the two carriages launching, one in the transport position (bottom of the figure) and the other in the intermediate loading position; in order not to overload the drawing, the two watercraft were not represented on their launching trolley unlike the previous figure,
- la figure 3 est une vue latérale en élévation et en coupe partielle suivant la ligne II/III de la figure 2 d'un chariot de mise à l'eau coopérant avec la remorque des figures précédentes . En référence aux figures, la remorque 1 conforme à une exécution préférée quoique non limitative de l'invention, est destinée au transport routier d'au moins une moto-marine 2, et au plus de deux motos-marines 2 et d'un engin tout terrain du type d'une moto à quatre roues communément appelé "quad", non représenté sur les figures.- Figure 3 is a side elevational view in partial section along the line II / III of Figure 2 of a launching trolley cooperating with the trailer of the previous figures. With reference to the figures, the trailer 1 in accordance with a preferred, although non-limitative embodiment of the invention, is intended for the road transport of at least one motor-boat 2, and at most two motor-boats 2 and a machine all terrain type of a four-wheeled motorcycle commonly called "quad", not shown in the figures.
Chaque moto-marine 2 est associée à un chariot de mise à l'eau 3 que l'on charge ensemble sur le châssis 4 de la remorque 1 en vue de leur transport en étant disposé en porte-à-faux à l'arrière du châssis 4 de la remorque 1 et arrimé grâce à des moyens qui seront détaillés plus loin ; lors d'un chargement comportant deux motos-marines, on dispose côte à côte et en porte-à-faux arrière les deux chariots de mise à l'eau 3 ; sur la partie avant de la remorque 1 et en travers de celle-ci, deux voies de roulement 5 et 6 parallèles sont disposées dans le même plan, à une distance réglable correspondant à l'empattement du "quad" qui peut être facilement monté par ses propres moyens grâce à des rampes d'accès 7,8 articulées respectivement aux voies 5 et 6 et représentées sur la figure 2, pour l'une 7, en position verticale correspondant à la position de transport et pour l'autre 8, en position inclinée vers le sol permettant la montée ou la descente du quad ; il va de soi que les deux rampes 7,8, avantageusement de même facture que les voies de roulement sont munies de système de maintien en position verticale de transport par exemple des cales ou des goupilles (non représentées sur les figures) .Each marine motorbike 2 is associated with a launching trolley 3 which is loaded together on the chassis 4 of the trailer 1 with a view to their transport while being arranged in cantilever at the rear of the chassis 4 of trailer 1 and stowed by means which will be detailed later; during a loading comprising two motorized watercraft, the two launching trolleys 3 are placed side by side and in rear overhang; on the front part of the trailer 1 and across it, two parallel tracks 5 and 6 are arranged in the same plane, at an adjustable distance corresponding to the wheelbase of the "quad" which can be easily mounted by its own means thanks to access ramps 7,8 articulated respectively to tracks 5 and 6 and shown in FIG. 2, for one 7, in a vertical position corresponding to the transport position and for the other 8, in tilted position towards the ground allowing the ascent or descent of the quad; it goes without saying that the two ramps 7,8, advantageously of the same invoice as the rolling tracks are provided with a system for maintaining the vertical transport position, for example wedges or pins (not shown in the figures).
En outre et accessoirement, il peut être avantageux de disposer entre l'attelage 9 de la remorque 1 et les voies de roulement 7,8, un coffre 10 à cheval sur le timon 11 et fixé à celui-ci, pour recevoir les accessoires liés à l'utilisation des motos-marines et du quad, tels que casques, essence et autres outils habituels.In addition and incidentally, it may be advantageous to have between the coupling 9 of the trailer 1 and the tracks 7,8, a trunk 10 straddling the drawbar 11 and fixed to it, to receive the accessories related to the use of watercraft and quad bikes, such as helmets, gasoline and other common tools.
Selon une configuration particulièrement avantageuse, le châssis 4 de la remorque 1 pour l'essentiel est constitué de deux longerons 401,402 disposés parallèlement entre les roues principales 12 de la remorque 1, relevées par un essieu rigide 13 solidarisé auxdits longerons par des moyens facilement ajustables permettant de régler convenablement l'essieu en fonction de la charge totale de la remorque 1. Les deux longerons 401 et 402 coopèrent avec au moins deux traverses 14 et 15 identiques respectivement disposées vers l'avant et à l'arrière du châssis 4 pour former avec les longerons 401 et 402 un cadre-porteur rectangulaire 43 ; selon une caractéristique accessoire de l'invention, les deux traverses avant et arrière 14,15 sont solidarisées aux longerons 401,402 grâce à des étriers aisément réglables formés à partir des tiges filetées 16 pliées en forme de U venant en coopération avec des entretoises et des écrous maintenir solidement en appui chaque traverse 14,15 sur la face inférieure des longerons 401,402 tels que représentées sur la vue partielle agrandie à droite et en bas de la figure 1 ; ainsi est-il très simple de monter les éléments du cadre- porteur 403 et d'en fixer par ailleurs les dimensions longueur/largeur pour l'adapter aux engins transportés.According to a particularly advantageous configuration, the chassis 4 of the trailer 1 essentially consists of two beams 401.402 arranged in parallel between the main wheels 12 of the trailer 1, raised by a rigid axle 13 secured to said beams by easily adjustable means allowing to properly adjust the axle according to the total load of the trailer 1. The two beams 401 and 402 cooperate with at least two identical crosspieces 14 and 15 respectively disposed towards the front and rear of the chassis 4 to form with the longitudinal members 401 and 402 a rectangular support frame 43; according to an accessory characteristic of the invention, the two front and rear crosspieces 14,15 are secured to the side members 401,402 by means of easily adjustable stirrups formed from threaded rods 16 bent in the shape of a U coming in cooperation with spacers and nuts maintain firmly in support each cross member 14.15 on the underside of the side members 401.402 as shown in the enlarged partial view to the right and at the bottom of FIG. 1; thus, it is very simple to mount the elements of the carrier frame 403 and also to fix the length / width dimensions to adapt it to the vehicles transported.
Les deux longerons 401,402, normalement parallèles pour former le cadre-porteur 403 comme il a été dit, sont plies au-delà de la traverse avant 14 de manière à les faire converger sur l'attelage 9 de la remorque. Ainsi, le timon 11 prend-il la forme générale d'un triangle isocèle dont le sommet correspond au boîtier à fourche de l'attelage 9 et dont la base est constituée par la traverse avant 14. Cette structure particulièrement simple du châssis 4 de la remorque 1 présente l'énorme avantage d'une grande simplicité de montage tout en procurant une solidité remarquable à l'ensemble de la structure qui, de ce fait, s ' en trouve considérablement allégée par rapport aux remorques plus traditionnelles. On observera à cet égard que cette structure préférentiellement réalisée en tube d'inox à section carrée est remarquable en ce qu'elle ne comporte aucune soudure et donc aucun point de fragilité pouvant occasionner des ruptures ; ainsi, à la solidité s'ajoute la légèreté et une totale adaptabilité vis à vis des engins transportés. En vue du chargement et de l'arrimage des chariots de mise à l'eau 3 supportant comme il sera dit plus loin les motos-marines 2, il est prévu de disposer sur une traverse intermédiaire 17, disposée à l'avant du cadre-porteur 403The two longitudinal members 401, 402, normally parallel to form the support frame 403 as has been said, are folded beyond the front cross member 14 so as to make them converge on the coupling 9 of the trailer. Thus, the drawbar 11 takes the general form of an isosceles triangle whose apex corresponds to the fork box of the hitch 9 and whose base is formed by the front cross member 14. This particularly simple structure of the chassis 4 of the trailer 1 has the enormous advantage of great simplicity of assembly while providing solidity remarkable to the whole structure which, because of this, is considerably reduced compared to more traditional trailers. In this respect, it will be observed that this structure, preferably made of stainless steel tube with square section, is remarkable in that it does not include any weld and therefore no point of weakness which can cause ruptures; thus, to the solidity is added lightness and a total adaptability with respect to the transported vehicles. With a view to loading and securing the launching carriages 3 supporting, as will be said below, the motor-boats 2, provision is made to have on an intermediate cross member 17, placed at the front of the frame- carrier 403
(pouvant être accessoirement la traverse 14 formant ledit cadre-porteur) pour recevoir les organes de fixation 18 des attelages à l'extrémité des timons 20 des chariots de mise à l'eau 3. Les organes de fixation 18 sont avantageusement des systèmes à boule tels qu'on les monte traditionnellement à l'arrière des véhicules pour collaborer avec des boîtiers à fourche 19 formant les attelages des chariots 3 ; il va de soi que les organes de fixation 18 à boule sont montés réglables le long de la traverse 17 ce qui permet de les ajuster en coïncidence avec les boîtiers 19 selon la taille des chariots 3. Compte tenu d'une exécution préférée telle que représentée en vue de dessus sur la figure 2, la traverse 17 en arrière de la voie de roulement 6 est aussi réglable dans le sens longitudinal d'avant en arrière sur les longerons 401,402 de la remorque. Pour ce faire et contrairement à la traverse 14 qui est fixée par en dessous, la traverse 17 supportant les boules de fixation, 18 est maintenue comme montré sur la vue partielle en perspective à gauche et en bas de la figure 1, par un étrier 21, en forme de U renversé solidarisé aux extrémités de la traverse 17 et venant à cheval sur les longerons 401,402 pour servir de guidage longitudinal le long de ces mêmes longerons. Les étriers 21 sont ensuite contreserrés par au moins un boulon 22 venant rapprocher l'une de l'autre les deux ailes du U contre les faces latérales desdits longerons 401,402.(possibly incidentally the cross member 14 forming said support frame) to receive the fastening members 18 of the couplings at the end of the drawbars 20 of the launching carts 3. The fastening members 18 are advantageously ball systems as they are traditionally mounted at the rear of vehicles to collaborate with fork boxes 19 forming the couplings of the carriages 3; it goes without saying that the ball fasteners 18 are mounted adjustable along the crosspiece 17 which allows them to be adjusted in coincidence with the boxes 19 according to the size of the carriages 3. Given a preferred embodiment as shown in top view in Figure 2, the cross member 17 behind the track 6 is also adjustable in the longitudinal direction from front to rear on the side members 401,402 of the trailer. To do this and unlike the cross member 14 which is fixed from below, the cross member 17 supporting the fixing balls, 18 is maintained as shown in the partial perspective view to the left and at the bottom of FIG. 1, by a stirrup 21 , in the form of an inverted U secured to the ends of the cross member 17 and straddling the side members 401, 402 to serve as longitudinal guide along these same side members. The stirrups 21 are then counter-clamped by at least one bolt 22 coming closer one from the other, the two wings of the U against the lateral faces of said longitudinal members 401,402.
En vue de faciliter le chargement, respectivement le déchargement, des chariots 3 sur le cadre-porteur 403 comme il sera précisé plus loin, on dispose un rouleau 23 monté libre sur son axe et fixé sur la traverse arrière 15 en débord vers l'arrière de la remorque 1 par des flasques 24 permettant de régler sa position transversale sur la traverse 15 ; de cette manière, lorsque le chariot de mise à l'eau 3 accoste par son timon 20 la traverse arrière 15 de la remorque 1 avant chargement, ledit timon 20 vient avantageusement reposer sur le rouleau 23 facilitant ainsi son treuillage sur le cadre-porteur 403 et donc le chargement de l'ensemble, comme il sera dit plus loin. Conformément à la représentation de la figure 2, on a représenté la voie de roulement 5 à cheval sur le timon 11 de la remorque : il va de soi qu'un tel montage optimise la construction mécanique de ladite remorque, mais toute autre position longitudinale des voies de roulement 5,6 reposant par exemple sur le cadre-porteur 403 serait tout à fait possible dans le cas où l'on souhaiterait réserver la partie avant de la remorque pour un coffre 10 beaucoup plus vaste. De même, il va de soi que les voies de roulement 5 et 6 sont, au moins pour l'une d' entre-elles, équipée d'une butée d'extrémité du côté opposé à sa rampe d'accès 7 ou 8.In order to facilitate the loading and unloading, respectively, of the carriages 3 on the carrier frame 403 as will be specified below, there is a roller 23 mounted free on its axis and fixed on the rear cross member 15 projecting rearward of the trailer 1 by flanges 24 making it possible to adjust its transverse position on the cross-member 15; in this way, when the launching trolley 3 berths with its drawbar 20 the rear crossmember 15 of the trailer 1 before loading, said drawbar 20 advantageously comes to rest on the roller 23 thus facilitating its winching on the carrier frame 403 and therefore the loading of the assembly, as will be said later. In accordance with the representation of FIG. 2, the rolling track 5 has been shown astride the drawbar 11 of the trailer: it goes without saying that such an assembly optimizes the mechanical construction of said trailer, but any other longitudinal position of the Tracks 5,6 resting for example on the carrier frame 403 would be quite possible in the case where one wishes to reserve the front part of the trailer for a trunk 10 much larger. Likewise, it goes without saying that the rolling tracks 5 and 6 are, at least for one of them, equipped with an end stop on the side opposite to its access ramp 7 or 8.
Selon une configuration classique pour ce type de matériel, il est accessoirement prévu un système de freinage automatique comportant un vérin 25 sur l'attelage couplé à un classique freinage des roues ; de même et comme représenté sur la figure 2, une roue de parcage 26 est solidarisée en bout du timon 11 pour assurer la stabilité horizontale de la remorque 2 à l'arrêt.According to a conventional configuration for this type of equipment, there is incidentally provided an automatic braking system comprising a jack 25 on the coupling coupled to a conventional wheel braking; similarly and as shown in Figure 2, a parking wheel 26 is secured at the end of the drawbar 11 to ensure the horizontal stability of the trailer 2 when stopped.
Conformément aux figures, il sera maintenant décrit une forme préférée du chariot 3 , représenté seul et à plus grande échelle, sur la figure 3, permettant la mise à l'eau d'une moto-marine 2 et son retrait, ainsi que le chargement de l'ensemble sur la remorque 1 comme il sera détaillé plus loin. Le chariot 3 conforme à 1 ' invention est constitué comme la remorque 1, d'un châssis 30 monté sur un essieu rigide 31 portant des roues 32, solidarisé à un timon 20 comportant en bout un système d'attelage comportant comme on l'a déjà évoqué plus haut un boîtier à fourche 19 susceptible de coopérer avec la boule d'attelage 18 solidaire de la traverse avant 17 de la remorque 1. Le châssis 30 est constitué de deux longerons 33,34 disposés entre les roues 32 et maintenus entre-eux à égale distance par au moins deux traverses parallèles 35,36 formant avec les longerons 33,34 un cadre-porteur 37 rectangulaire ; accessoirement, les deux longerons 33,34 sont plies l'un vers l'autre au-delà de la traverse avant 35 pour être réunis et solidarisés au timon 20, soit par soudure, soit par un boulonnage classique. Les roues 32 sont en principe d'un diamètre inférieur aux roues 12 de la remorque pour permettre une garde au sol suffisante lorsque le chariot 3 est en position de chargement sur ladite remorque 1 ; il va de soi que les roues 32 du chariot de mise à l'eau 3 sont traitées pour être immergées et comportent avantageusement des pneumatiques basse pression aptes à rouler sur du sable ou analogue .In accordance with the figures, there will now be described a preferred form of the carriage 3, shown alone and on a larger scale, in FIG. 3, allowing the launching of a motor-boat 2 and its withdrawal, as well as the loading of the assembly on trailer 1 as will be detailed later. The carriage 3 according to the invention consists, like the trailer 1, of a chassis 30 mounted on a rigid axle 31 carrying wheels 32, secured to a drawbar 20 comprising at the end a coupling system comprising, as has been already mentioned above a fork box 19 capable of cooperating with the coupling ball 18 secured to the front cross member 17 of the trailer 1. The chassis 30 consists of two beams 33, 34 arranged between the wheels 32 and held between them at equal distance by at least two parallel crosspieces 35,36 forming with the side members 33,34 a rectangular support frame 37; incidentally, the two beams 33,34 are folded towards each other beyond the front crossmember 35 to be joined and secured to the drawbar 20, either by welding, or by conventional bolting. The wheels 32 are in principle of a smaller diameter than the wheels 12 of the trailer to allow sufficient ground clearance when the carriage 3 is in the loading position on said trailer 1; it goes without saying that the wheels 32 of the launching trolley 3 are treated to be immersed and advantageously include low pressure tires capable of rolling on sand or the like.
Selon une exécution préférée, les traverses avant et arrière 35 et 36, sont ajustées contre la face inférieure des longerons 33,34 au moyen d'étriers formés à partir de tiges filetées en U comme déjà décrit pour les traverses avant et arrière 14,15 de la remorque 1 ; ces fixations permettent un montage rapide du chariot ainsi que différents réglages pour le positionnement longitudinal des traverses ou de l'écartement des longerons 33,34.According to a preferred embodiment, the front and rear crosspieces 35 and 36 are adjusted against the underside of the side members 33,34 by means of stirrups formed from U-threaded rods as already described for the front and rear crosspieces 14,15 of trailer 1; these fasteners allow rapid mounting of the carriage as well as various adjustments for the longitudinal positioning of the crosspieces or the spacing of the side members 33,34.
Des barres parallèles 38 et 39 avantageusement cylindriques s'étendent parallèlement et au-dessus des longerons 33,34 auxquels elles sont solidarisées par leurs extrémités que l'on a, à cette fin, recourbées en direction des longerons selon un profil apte à constituer, au moins à l'arrière du chariot 3, une rampe d'accès pour la coque de la moto-marine qui vient progressivement reposer, suivant son axe longitudinal, sur lesdites barres 38,39 ; de cette manière, la coque de la moto-marine 2 peut reposer sur toute la longueur des barres parallèles 38,39 ce qui répartit son poids sur une longueur telle que la coque ne puisse être endommagée même lors de secousses importantes pendant le transport ; il va de soi que l'écartement des barres de soutien 38,39 peut être facilement ajusté grâce au système de réglage des traverses 35,36 comme il a été dit précédemment. Selon une caractéristique accessoire de l'invention, il est en outre prévu de recouvrir les barres 38,39 au moins sur la partie utile venant au contact de la coque de la moto-marine 2, d'un matériau plastique tel qu'une gaine spiralêe du type de celle que l'on utilise couramment pour enfouir les câbles souterrains par exemple ; en outre, la taille du tube constituant les barres parallèles 38,39 est telle qu'elle procure une certaine souplesse verticale venant encore mieux absorber les chocs et vibrations pendant le transport. Coopérant avec les barres parallèles 38,39 pour maintenir la partie arrière de la coque de la moto-marine, il est prévu à l'avant du chariot un tampon 40 en un matériau absorbant susceptible de recevoir en appui la nervure du nez de la moto-marine après treuillage sur le chariot 3 ; le tampon 40 sera par exemple monté sur un bras incliné 41 solidarise au timon 20 de telle manière qu'il puisse être réglé à bonne hauteur pour coïncider avec l'appui avant de la moto-marine en position horizontale ; avantageusement, un treuil 42 sera fixé sur le bras 41 ou sur une jambe de renfort 43 qui lui est associée, permettant comme il sera dit plus loin, de charger la moto-marine sur le chariot 3 mais également de charger l'ensemble chariot/moto-marine sur la remorque 1.Parallel bars 38 and 39, advantageously cylindrical, extend parallel and above the side members 33, 34 to which they are joined by their ends which, for this purpose, have been bent in the direction of the side members according to a profile capable of forming, at least aft of the carriage 3, an access ramp for the hull of the motor-boat which gradually comes to rest, along its longitudinal axis, on said bars 38, 39; of this way, the hull of the marine motorbike 2 can rest on the entire length of the parallel bars 38,39 which distributes its weight over a length such that the hull cannot be damaged even during severe tremors during transport; it goes without saying that the spacing of the support bars 38,39 can be easily adjusted thanks to the crossbar adjustment system 35,36 as it was said previously. According to an accessory characteristic of the invention, it is further provided to cover the bars 38.39 at least on the useful part coming into contact with the hull of the motor-marine 2, with a plastic material such as a sheath spiral of the type that is commonly used to bury underground cables for example; in addition, the size of the tube constituting the parallel bars 38, 39 is such that it provides a certain vertical flexibility which even better absorbs shock and vibration during transport. Cooperating with the parallel bars 38, 39 to hold the rear part of the hull of the motor-yacht, there is provided at the front of the carriage a pad 40 made of an absorbent material capable of receiving the rib of the motorbike in support. -Marine after winching on the carriage 3; the buffer 40 will for example be mounted on an inclined arm 41 secured to the drawbar 20 so that it can be adjusted to the correct height to coincide with the front support of the motor-boat in a horizontal position; advantageously, a winch 42 will be fixed on the arm 41 or on a reinforcement leg 43 which is associated with it, allowing, as will be said later, to load the motor-boat on the carriage 3 but also to load the carriage / assembly watercraft on trailer 1.
Selon une autre caractéristique importante de l'invention, il est prévu de disposer sur chaque chariot 3 des moyens de fixation verticale et latérale dudit chariot lorsqu'il est chargé sur la remorque 1 en position de transport ; à cet effet, un premier crochet 44 ou équivalent, est disposé dans un plan vertical sous le cadre 37 du chariot 3 en étant solidarisé par exemple par soudure aux longerons 33,34 avec une ouverture vers le timon 20 de façon à venir automatiquement s'engager autour du rouleau 23, ou à défaut de rouleaux, autour de la traverse 15 portant ledit rouleau 23, lorsque l'attelage du chariot 3 est en position d'arrimage sur la remorque, par exemple sur la boule 18 fixée sur la traverse intermédiaire 16 ou, à défaut, sur la traverse avant 14 ; un second crochet 45 est prévu sur au moins une face externe d'un longeron 33 du chariot, s ' étendant sensiblement dans le plan horizontal avec une ouverture vers l'avant, c'est-à-dire vers le timon 20 du chariot, pour venir automatiquement s'engager sur l'extrémité creuse du longeron 401 correspondant du cadre-porteur 403 de la remorque 1, au moment où l'attelage du chariot 3 est arrimé à ladite remorque 1 ; ainsi, suffit-il d'un seul crochet 45 latéral venant coopérer avec un longeron 401 pour assurer la fixation latérale du chariot et d'un crochet 44 disposé dans le plan vertical autour soit du rouleau 23 soit de la traverse 15 qui le supporte, pour assurer la fixation verticale lorsque le boîtier à fourche du chariot est enclenché sur la boule de fixation 18 solidaire d'une traverse avant 16 de la remorque.According to another important characteristic of the invention, provision is made to have on each carriage 3 means for vertical and lateral attachment of said carriage when it is loaded on the trailer 1 in the transport position; for this purpose, a first hook 44 or equivalent, is arranged in a vertical plane under the frame 37 of the carriage 3 while being secured for example by welding to the beams 33, 34 with an opening towards the drawbar 20 so as to automatically engage around the roller 23, or failing this, around the cross member 15 carrying said roller 23, when the carriage 3 is hitched in the stowed position on the trailer, for example on the ball 18 fixed on the intermediate cross member 16 or, failing this, on the front cross member 14; a second hook 45 is provided on at least one external face of a beam 33 of the carriage, extending substantially in the horizontal plane with an opening towards the front, that is to say towards the drawbar 20 of the carriage, to automatically engage on the hollow end of the corresponding beam 401 of the carrier frame 403 of the trailer 1, when the coupling of the carriage 3 is stowed on said trailer 1; thus, it suffices with a single lateral hook 45 coming to cooperate with a spar 401 to ensure the lateral fixing of the carriage and a hook 44 disposed in the vertical plane around either the roller 23 or the cross member 15 which supports it, to ensure vertical fixing when the fork box of the carriage is engaged on the fixing ball 18 secured to a front cross member 16 of the trailer.
Selon une autre caractéristique découlant de ce qui précède, la largeur du cadre-porteur 403 de la remorque 1 conforme à l'invention est prévue pour recevoir deux chariots 3 côte à côte, chacun équipé d'une moto-marine 2, les roues extérieures 32 des deux chariots 3 lorsqu'ils sont chargés et arrimés sur la remorque 1 se trouvant sensiblement alignées avec les roues 12 de la remorque 1 qui déterminent l'empattement maximum de l'ensemble ainsi constitué.According to another characteristic arising from the above, the width of the carrier frame 403 of the trailer 1 according to the invention is provided to receive two carriages 3 side by side, each equipped with a marine motorbike 2, the outer wheels 32 of the two carriages 3 when loaded and stowed on the trailer 1 being substantially aligned with the wheels 12 of the trailer 1 which determine the maximum wheelbase of the assembly thus formed.
Selon une autre caractéristique de l'invention, du fait de la disposition en porte-à-faux arrière des chariots 3 sur la remorque 1 en position de transport, il est prévu de disposer les plaques de signalisation et d'éclairage 46 sur un bras 47 articulé dans le plan horizontal du châssis 4 de la remorque 1 à chacun des longerons 401,402 de la remorque en un point arrière desdits longerons tel qu'il soit possible de dégager dans le plan horizontal les mêmes plaques au moment du chargement ou du déchargement du chariot 3 (comme représenté en partie haute de la figure 2) mais aussi de disposer les plaques 46 en position réglementaire pour le transport nécessitant pour le bras 47 de contourner les roues 32 du chariot 3 en porte-à-faux, comme montré dans la partie inférieure de la figure 2.According to another characteristic of the invention, due to the rear overhang arrangement of the carriages 3 on the trailer 1 in the transport position, provision is made to place the signaling and lighting plates 46 on an arm 47 articulated in the horizontal plane of the chassis 4 of the trailer 1 to each of the side members 401, 402 of the trailer at a rear point said longitudinal members such that it is possible to release in the horizontal plane the same plates at the time of loading or unloading of the carriage 3 (as shown in the upper part of FIG. 2) but also to arrange the plates 46 in the regulatory position for the transport requiring the arm 47 to bypass the wheels 32 of the carriage 3 overhanging, as shown in the lower part of FIG. 2.
Conformément à une exécution préférée de l'invention, tous les éléments constitutifs du châssis de la remorque et du ou des chariots obtenus dans du tube de 2mm d'épaisseur à section rectangulaire, le coffre et les voies de roulement supportant le "quad" ainsi que leur rampe d'accès sont réalisés en acier inoxydable. II sera maintenant décrit les opérations de chargement et de déchargement du "quad" et des motos- marines sur la remorque 1 conformément à 1 ' invention :In accordance with a preferred embodiment of the invention, all the constituent elements of the chassis of the trailer and of the trolley (s) obtained in 2mm thick tube with rectangular section, the trunk and the tracks supporting the "quad" as well that their access ramp are made of stainless steel. The loading and unloading operations of the “quad” and of the watercraft on the trailer 1 will now be described in accordance with the invention:
Pour ce qui concerne d'abord le "quad", celui-ci est chargé et déchargé en travers sur la remorque 1 grâce aux rampes 7 et 8 donnant directement accès aux voies de roulement 5,6 disposées comme on l'a dit avantageusement sur le timon à l'avant de la remorque ; on observera que le "quad" ainsi transporté permet sur le lieu d'utilisation de véhiculer séparément les motos-marines sur leurs chariots 3 entre le lieu de stationnement et une plage ou un plan d'eau qui peuvent être relativement éloignés.As regards first of all the "quad", it is loaded and unloaded crosswise on the trailer 1 thanks to the ramps 7 and 8 giving direct access to the rolling tracks 5,6 arranged as we said advantageously on the drawbar at the front of the trailer; it will be observed that the "quad" thus transported makes it possible at the place of use to transport the watercraft separately on their trolleys 3 between the parking place and a beach or a body of water which may be relatively distant.
A cet effet, les chariots 3 conformes à l'invention, sont avantageusement utilisés pour mettre à l'eau les motos-marines ou les retirer en amenant près des berges ou au bord de la plage le ou les chariots de telle sorte que chaque moto-marine soit tirée dans l'axe d'un chariot 3, de 1 ' arrière vers 1 ' avant pour la charger et inversement pour la mettre à l'eau. L'ensemble de ces manœuvres est facilité par l'utilisation du treuil 42 permettant à la moto-marine de glisser sur les barres parallèles 38,39 à accès courbé jusqu'à venir en appui avant sur le tampon 40 pour _le chargement, ou en arrière sur le profil courbe des barres 38,39 pour glisser dans l'eau au moment du déchargement . Une fois chaque moto-marine 2 chargée sur son chariot 3 et dégagée de l'eau et éventuellement ramenée par le "quad" sur le lieu de stationnement de la remorque, on procède au chargement de l'ensemble chariot 3/moto-marine 2 sur la remorque 1 de la manière qui suit en référence à la figure 1.To this end, the trolleys 3 according to the invention are advantageously used to put watercraft in the water or remove them by bringing the trolley (s) near the banks or at the edge of the beach so that each motorbike -Marine is pulled along the axis of a carriage 3, from the rear to the front to load it and vice versa to put it in the water. All of these maneuvers are facilitated by the use of the winch 42 allowing the motor-marine to slide on the parallel bars 38, 39 with curved access until coming to bear before on the buffer 40 for _loading, or by rear on the curved profile of the bars 38.39 to slide in the water when unloading. Once each motor-marine 2 loaded on its trolley 3 and released from the water and possibly brought back by the "quad" on the place of parking of the trailer, one proceeds to the loading of the whole trolley 3 / motor-marine 2 on trailer 1 as follows with reference to Figure 1.
On approche le timon 20 du chariot 3 pour l'amener au contact du rouleau 23 (ou éventuellement de la traverse arrière 15 de la remorque à défaut de rouleau 23) ; à ce moment là, on passe le câble du treuil 42 sur une roulette ou analogue fixée sur la traverse avant ou intermédiaire 16 et on accroche l'extrémité du câble à l'anneau de tirage de la moto-marine de manière à constituer un palan permettant de treuiller l'ensemble chariot/moto-marine de l'arrière vers l'avant sur le cadre-porteur 403 de la remorque. Le rouleau 23 facilite la montée progressive du chariot notamment au moment où ses roues 32 commencent à décoller du sol pour venir progressivement en appui sur la traverse arrière 15 de la remorque qui se trouve alors dans la position inclinée représentée en traits mixtes sur la figure 1. Les crochets inférieurs et latéraux 44,45 venant progressivement et respectivement au droit du rouleau 23We draw the drawbar 20 of the carriage 3 to bring it into contact with the roller 23 (or possibly the rear crossmember 15 of the trailer if there is no roller 23); at this time, the cable of the winch 42 is passed over a roller or the like fixed on the front or intermediate crosspiece 16 and the end of the cable is hooked to the pulling ring of the motor-boat so as to constitute a hoist for towing the cart / motor-boat assembly from rear to front on the carrier frame 403 of the trailer. The roller 23 facilitates the progressive rise of the carriage, in particular at the moment when its wheels 32 start to take off from the ground in order to come gradually to bear on the rear crossmember 15 of the trailer which is then in the inclined position shown in dashed lines in FIG. 1 The lower and lateral hooks 44,45 coming progressively and respectively to the right of the roller 23
(ou à défaut de la traverse arrière 15) et de l'extrémité arrière creuse du longeron 41, pour y être enfin engagés au moment où l'attelage le boîtier à fourche 19 du chariot 3 se trouve juste à l'aplomb de la boule 18 d'attelage de la remorque 1 qu'il suffit enfin d'enclencher pour l'arrimage définitif. Le câble du treuil dont l'extrémité est fixée à l'anneau de tirage à l'avant de la moto-marine 2 servant accessoirement de câble de maintien par un blocage anti- retour du treuil 42 ; une simple sangle pouvant avantageusement compléter la fixation générale de la moto- marine 2 au chariot 3. Dans cette position du chariot qui correspond à la représentation en traits pleins de la figure 1, il suffit alors de rabattre le bras 47 portant les plaques d'éclairage et de signalisation 46 autour des roues 32 du chariot 3, pour qu'il vienne s ' encliqueter sur un clip 48 (figure 2) prévu à cet effet sur la face externe du longeron 33 du chariot et assurer son maintien en position de transport.(or failing that of the rear cross member 15) and of the hollow rear end of the spar 41, in order to be finally engaged therein when the coupling of the fork box 19 of the carriage 3 is just below the ball 18 of coupling of the trailer 1 which it is finally enough to engage for the final stowage. The winch cable, the end of which is fixed to the pulling ring at the front of the marine motorbike 2, incidentally serving as a retaining cable by an anti-return blocking of the winch 42; a simple strap which can advantageously complete the general attachment of the watercraft 2 to the carriage 3. In this position of the carriage which corresponds to the representation in solid lines of FIG. 1, it then suffices to fold down the arm 47 carrying the plates lighting and signaling 46 around the wheels 32 of the carriage 3, so that it snaps onto a clip 48 (FIG. 2) provided for this purpose on the external face of the side member 33 of the carriage and ensuring its maintenance in the transport position.
Il va de soi que pour le déchargement des motos- marines, il suffit de procéder à l'inverse après avoir dégager les bras 47 portant les plaques.It goes without saying that for the unloading of watercraft, it suffices to proceed in reverse after having released the arms 47 carrying the plates.
Ainsi constitué, l'ensemble routier est remarquable par ses dimensions compatibles avec les normes routières grâce à la mise en porte-à-faux des deux chariots déportés à l'arrière de la remorque et remarquable également par une exceptionnelle légèreté en raison d'une structure très simplifiée, néanmoins compatible avec tous les règlements de sécurité dictés par la Communauté Européenne concernant les remorques de cette nature ; on observera enfin qu'une telle remorque est particulièrement avantageuse en ce qu'elle permet de rabaisser au maximum le centre de gravité de la charge transportée, tenant à la mise en porte-à-faux des chariots comme il a été dit avec la conséquence d'accroître considérablement la tenue de route et donc la sécurité pendant le transport. Thus constituted, the road unit is remarkable for its dimensions compatible with road standards thanks to the cantilevering of the two deported carriages at the rear of the trailer and also remarkable for its exceptional lightness due to a very simplified structure, nevertheless compatible with all the safety regulations dictated by the European Community concerning trailers of this nature; finally, it will be observed that such a trailer is particularly advantageous in that it makes it possible to lower the center of gravity of the transported load as much as possible, due to the cantilevering of the carriages as has been said with the consequence considerably increase handling and therefore safety during transport.

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REVENDICATIONS
1 - Procédé de chargement, et réciproquement de déchargement, d'au moins une moto-marine (2) depuis un plan d'eau, sur une remorque (1) pour son transport routier caractérisé par la succession des étapes de chargement suivantes : on treuille la moto-marine (2) pour la monter et la caler sur un chariot autonome de mise à l'eau (3), lequel est ensuite tracté vers la remorque (1) de transport en stationnement avec laquelle ledit chariot est aligné de telle manière que son attelage (19) vienne en appui sur la partie arrière (15) de la remorque (1) puis on treuille l'ensemble de telle manière que le timon (20) puis le châssis (37) du chariot (3) , glissent sur la partie arrière (15), en s'inclinant d'abord de bas en haut et -d'arrière en avant puis inversement jusqu'à décoller du sol les roues (32) du chariot (3) et amener son système d'attelage (19) au droit d'un système d'amarrage (18) prévu à l'avant (17) de la remorque (1), la roue intérieure (32) au moins du chariot (3) se trouvant alors au contact et en débordement de la partie arrière (15) de la remorque (1) , des moyens de fixation verticale et latérale du chariot (3) coopérant à cet instant et automatiquement avec la remorque (1) , enfin on fixe l'attelage (19) du chariot (3) au système d'amarrage (18).1 - Method for loading, and conversely for unloading, at least one motor-marine (2) from a body of water, onto a trailer (1) for its road transport characterized by the succession of the following loading steps: winch the motor-boat (2) to mount and secure it on an autonomous launching trolley (3), which is then towed towards the parked transport trailer (1) with which said trolley is aligned in such a way so that its hitch (19) comes to bear on the rear part (15) of the trailer (1) then the whole is towed in such a way that the drawbar (20) then the chassis (37) of the carriage (3), slide on the rear part (15), tilting first from the bottom up and from back to front then vice versa until the wheels (32) of the carriage (3) take off from the ground and bring its system '' coupling (19) to the right of a mooring system (18) provided at the front (17) of the trailer (1), the inner wheel (32) at least of the tank iot (3) then being in contact and overflowing from the rear part (15) of the trailer (1), means for vertical and lateral attachment of the carriage (3) cooperating at this instant and automatically with the trailer (1) , finally the coupling (19) of the carriage (3) is fixed to the mooring system (18).
2 - Procédé selon la revendication 1 caractérisé en ce que la remorque (1) est munie de deux systèmes d'arrimage pour recevoir deux chariots (3) côte à côte portant chacun une moto-marine (2) , la roue extérieure (32) de chaque chariot (3) une fois arrimé, se trouvant sensiblement alignée avec une roue (12) de la remorque (1) qui détermine avec l'autre l'empattement maximum de 1 ' ensemble.2 - Method according to claim 1 characterized in that the trailer (1) is provided with two lashing systems to receive two carriages (3) side by side each carrying a marine motorbike (2), the outer wheel (32) of each carriage (3) once stowed, being substantially aligned with a wheel (12) of the trailer (1) which determines with the other the maximum wheelbase of one set.
3 - Procédé selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes caractérisé en ce que la remorque (1) est prévue pour recevoir en travers et en plus d'une ou deux motos-marines, un véhicule tout terrain à quatre roues du type "quad" .3 - Method according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the trailer (1) is designed to receive crosswise and in addition to one or two motorbikes, an all-terrain vehicle with four wheels of the type "quad".
4 - Dispositif pour le chargement d'une ou deux motos-marines (2) avec éventuellement un "quad", leur transport routier et leur déchargement conformément à l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 3 caractérisé en ce qu'il comprend au moins une remorque (1) comportant au moins un essieu rigide (13) amenant un train de roues (12) et un châssis (4) formé d'au moins deux longerons (401,402) parallèles disposés entre les roues (12) pour former avec au moins deux traverses avant (14) et arrière (15) parallèles, le cadre-porteur (403) de la remorque (1) , prolongé à l'avant par un timon (11) couplé à un classique système d'attelage (9) coopérant pour chaque moto- marine (2) avec un chariot autonome de mise à l'eau (3) constitué d'un cadre (37) formé par au moins deux longerons (33,34) parallèles coopérant avec deux traverses (35,36) parallèles, prolongé par un timon (20) portant un système d'attelage (19), et monté sur un essieu (31) portant un train de roues (32) , sur lequel peut être disposée une moto-marine (2) grâce à des moyens de glissement (38,39) et d'appui (40) solidaires du cadre (37) dudit chariot, des moyens de treuillage pouvant coopérer avec une traverse (14,16) à l'avant du cadre-porteur (403) pour tirer et arrimer sur ledit cadre-porteur ledit chariot de mise à l'eau (3), des moyens de fixation vertical et latéral (44,45) solidaires du cadre (37) du chariot coopérant respectivement avec la traverse arrière (15) du cadre-porteur (403) et avec l'extrémité arrière d'au moins un longeron (401) , pour fixer la partie arrière du chariot (3) en porte-à-faux sur la traverse arrière (15) du cadre-porteur de la remorque (1) .4 - Device for loading one or two watercraft (2) with possibly a "quad", their road transport and their unloading according to any one of claims 1 to 3 characterized in that it comprises at least a trailer (1) comprising at least one rigid axle (13) bringing a train of wheels (12) and a chassis (4) formed by at least two parallel beams (401,402) arranged between the wheels (12) to form with at at least two parallel front (14) and rear (15) crossmembers, the carrier frame (403) of the trailer (1), extended at the front by a drawbar (11) coupled to a conventional coupling system (9) cooperating for each watercraft (2) with an autonomous launching trolley (3) consisting of a frame (37) formed by at least two parallel beams (33,34) cooperating with two crosspieces (35,36 ) parallel, extended by a drawbar (20) carrying a coupling system (19), and mounted on an axle (31) carrying a set of wheels (32) , on which can be arranged a motor-marine (2) thanks to sliding means (38,39) and support (40) integral with the frame (37) of said carriage, winching means which can cooperate with a crossmember ( 14,16) at the front of the support frame (403) for pulling and securing on said support frame said launching carriage (3), vertical and lateral fixing means (44,45) integral with the frame (37) of the carriage cooperating respectively with the rear crossmember (15) of the carrier frame (403) and with the rear end of at least one side member (401), for fixing the rear part of the carriage (3) at the door - overhang on the rear crossmember (15) of the carrier frame of the trailer (1).
5 - Dispositif selon la revendication précédente caractérisé en ce que les moyens de glissement équipant le chariot (3) de mise à l'eau consistent en deux barres parallèles (38,39) avantageusement en tubes cylindriques s ' étendant parallèlement et au-dessus des longerons (33,34) auxquels elles sont solidarisées par leurs extrémités recourbées à cet effet selon un profil apte à constituer, au moins à l'arrière, un accès progressif pour la coque de la moto-marine (2) qui peut reposer suivant son axe longitudinal sur lesdites barres, les moyens d'appui de la nervure du nez de la moto-marine (2) étant constitués par au moins un tampon (40) solidarisé à bonne hauteur, avantageusement réglable, sur un bras (41) émergeant à l'extrémité du timon (20) du chariot (3).5 - Device according to the preceding claim characterized in that the sliding means fitted to the carriage (3) for launching consist of two parallel bars (38,39) advantageously in cylindrical tubes extending parallel and above the longitudinal members (33,34) to which they are secured by their ends curved for this purpose according to a profile capable of forming, at least aft, a progressive access for the hull of the motor-boat (2) which can rest along its longitudinal axis on the said bars, the means of support of the rib of the nose of the motor-boat (2) being constituted by at least one buffer (40) secured at a good height, advantageously adjustable, on an arm (41) emerging at the end of the drawbar (20) of the carriage (3).
6 - Dispositif suivant la revendication précédente caractérisée en ce que les barres (38,39) sont recouvertes au moins sur leur partie utile venant au contact de la coque, d'un matériau plastique tel qu'une gaine spiralée.6 - Device according to the preceding claim characterized in that the bars (38,39) are covered at least over their useful part coming into contact with the shell, with a plastic material such as a spiral sheath.
7 - Dispositif selon l'une quelconque des revendications 4 à 6 caractérisé en ce que les moyens de treuillage consistent en un treuil (42) fixé sur et au- dessus du timon du chariot (3) de mise à l'eau, par exemple sur le bras (41) portant l'appui avant (40) de la moto- marine (2) et coopérant avec un anneau de tirage prévu à l'avant de la moto-marine (2) .7 - Device according to any one of claims 4 to 6 characterized in that the winching means consist of a winch (42) fixed on and above the drawbar of the carriage (3) for launching, for example on the arm (41) carrying the front support (40) of the watercraft (2) and cooperating with a pulling ring provided at the front of the watercraft (2).
8 - Dispositif selon l'une quelconque des revendications 4 à 7 caractérisé en ce que le système d'arrimage du timon (20) du chariot (3) est constitué d'une rotule d'attelage (18) coopérant classiquement avec un boîtier à fourche (19) disposé en bout dudit timon (20) .8 - Device according to any one of claims 4 to 7 characterized in that the drawbar securing system (20) of the carriage (3) consists of a coupling ball (18) conventionally cooperating with a housing to fork (19) disposed at the end of said drawbar (20).
9 - Dispositif selon la revendication 8 caractérisé en ce que les moyens de fixation vertical et latéral du chariot (3) consistent en deux crochets (44,45) ou équivalents respectivement disposés pour l'un (44) sous le cadre (37) du chariot (3) en étant solidarisé aux longerons (33,34) avec une ouverture vers le timon (20) de façon à venir automatiquement s'engager autour du rouleau (23) ou, à défaut, de la traverse (15) portant ledit rouleau (23), lorsque l'attelage du chariot 3 est effectué et, pour l'autre (45), sur au moins une face externe d'un longeron (33) du chariot (3) sensiblement dans le plan dudit chariot (3) et ouvert vers le timon (20) pour venir automatiquement s'engager dans l'extrémité creuse du longeron (401) correspondant du cadre-porteur (403) de la remorque (1) , au moment où le boîtier (19) du chariot (3) est arrimé à la rotule 18 de ladite remorque.9 - Device according to claim 8 characterized in that the vertical and lateral attachment means of the carriage (3) consist of two hooks (44,45) or equivalent respectively arranged for one (44) under the frame (37) of the carriage (3) being secured to the side members (33,34) with an opening towards the drawbar (20) so as to automatically come to engage around the roller (23) or, failing this, the crosspiece (15) carrying said roller (23), when the carriage 3 is coupled and, for the other (45), on at least one external face of a beam (33) of the carriage (3) substantially in the plane of said carriage (3 ) and open towards the drawbar (20) to automatically engage the hollow end of the spar (401) corresponding to the carrier frame (403) of the trailer (1), when the housing (19) of the carriage (3) is secured to the ball joint 18 of said trailer.
10 - Dispositif selon l'une quelconque des revendications 4 à 9 caractérisé en ce que le "quad" est positionné sur deux voies parallèles de roulement (5,6) fixées perpendiculairement à l'axe longitudinal de la remorque, sur et au-dessus des longerons (401,402) de la remorque (1), entre son système d'attelage (9) et la traverse avant (17) d'arrimage du ou des chariots (3), 1' écartement des voies de roulement (5,6) étant avantageusement réglable et des rampes d'accès (7,8) étant articulées à l'une des extrémités des deux voies de roulement (5,6) pour monter et descendre le "quad" par ses propres moyens, les rampes (7,8) pouvant être relevées durant le transport, une butée étant prévue pour assurer la sécurité latérale du "quad" à l'autre extrémité d'une voie au moins .10 - Device according to any one of claims 4 to 9 characterized in that the "quad" is positioned on two parallel rolling tracks (5,6) fixed perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the trailer, on and above longitudinal members (401,402) of the trailer (1), between its coupling system (9) and the front crossmember (17) for securing the carriage (s) (3), the spacing of the rolling tracks (5,6 ) being advantageously adjustable and access ramps (7,8) being articulated at one end of the two rolling tracks (5,6) for getting on and off the "quad" by its own means, the ramps (7 , 8) can be raised during transport, a stop being provided to ensure lateral safety of the "quad" at the other end of a track at least.
11 - Dispositif selon l'une quelconque des revendications 4 à 10 caractérisé en ce que le timon (11) de la remorque est obtenu par le prolongement vers 1 ' avant des longerons (401,402) plies l'un vers l'autre au-delà du cadre-porteur (403) et avantageusement dans le même plan pour se réunir à leur extrémité au système d'attelage (9), le triangle ainsi délimité avec la traverse avant (14) procurant avantageusement une assise horizontale pour supporter un coffre ou un plateau pour recevoir des accessoires par exemple.11 - Device according to any one of claims 4 to 10 characterized in that the drawbar (11) of the trailer is obtained by the extension towards 1 'before the side members (401,402) folded towards each other beyond of the support frame (403) and advantageously in the same plane to meet at their end to the coupling system (9), the triangle thus delimited with the front crossmember (14) advantageously providing a horizontal seat for supporting a trunk or a tray to receive accessories for example.
12 - Dispositif selon l'une quelconque des revendications 4 à 11 caractérisé en ce que les longerons, les traverses tant de la remorque (1) que du ou des chariots (3), les voies de roulement (5,6) sont maintenus entre-eux par des fixations réglables grâce à des étriers (16,21) en U solidarisant les pièces entre elles par serrage .12 - Device according to any one of claims 4 to 11 characterized in that the beams, the crosspieces both of the trailer (1) and of the carriage (s) (3), the tracks (5,6) are held between them by adjustable fixings by means of U-shaped stirrups (16,21) joining the parts together by tightening.
13 - Dispositif selon l'une quelconque des revendications 4 à 12 caractérisée en ce qu'un bras (47) portant les plaques d'éclairage et de signalisation (46) est articulé dans le plan horizontal aux longerons (401,402) de la remorque, prévu de chaque côté et à l'arrière de celle-ci pour mettre en position réglementaire lesdites plaques pendant le transport et, au contraire, les dégager latéralement pour le chargement ou le déchargement du ou des chariots (3) sur la remorque (1) . 13 - Device according to any one of claims 4 to 12 characterized in that an arm (47) carrying the lighting and signaling plates (46) is articulated in the horizontal plane to the side members (401,402) of the trailer, provided on each side and at the rear of the latter to place said plates in the regulatory position during transport and, on the contrary, disengage them laterally for loading or unloading the trolley (s) (3) on the trailer (1).
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