EP1404571B1 - Durch aktive kontrolle auslösbares ballastsystem für taucher - Google Patents

Durch aktive kontrolle auslösbares ballastsystem für taucher Download PDF

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EP1404571B1
EP1404571B1 EP01955992A EP01955992A EP1404571B1 EP 1404571 B1 EP1404571 B1 EP 1404571B1 EP 01955992 A EP01955992 A EP 01955992A EP 01955992 A EP01955992 A EP 01955992A EP 1404571 B1 EP1404571 B1 EP 1404571B1
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B63—SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS; RELATED EQUIPMENT
    • B63C—LAUNCHING, HAULING-OUT, OR DRY-DOCKING OF VESSELS; LIFE-SAVING IN WATER; EQUIPMENT FOR DWELLING OR WORKING UNDER WATER; MEANS FOR SALVAGING OR SEARCHING FOR UNDERWATER OBJECTS
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  • the present invention relates generally to weight systems for dive equipment and more particularly to an active control releasable ballast system for use with dive equipment such as, but not limited to, dive belts, buoyancy compensators and diver harnesses.
  • hook and loop fasteners include: (1) it can become fowled in a single outing without positive warning, and (2) it is far too variable to adequately accommodate the wide range of holding strengths required by the diverse set of ballast requirements inherent to diving (i.e. one diver may need two pounds per side whereas the next diver may need twenty pounds). This large volume of hook and loop needed has made weight release very challenging to deploy and expensive to produce.
  • US 5944450 discloses a buoyancy compensator for a scuba diver vest having a pocket on each side of the front of the vest, a weight module removably positioned in each pocket, each weight module includes an envelope releasably mounted in said pocket a weight packet carried within the envelope, a weight removably mounted in said envelope, a strap operatively connected to the envelope and releasably connected to the vest The weight is dropped from the weight packet by pulling the weight packet from the pocket and the envelope is returned to the pocket by a pair of elastic bands.
  • an active control releasable ballast integrated weight system for use with dive equipment, such as, but not limited to, dive belts, buoyancy compensators, diver harnesses, life jackets, life vests, etc.
  • the system preferably includes an exterior or fixed pocket, a removable ballast member pocket, a ballast member disposed within the removable pocket, a first strap attached to the exterior pocket, a second strap attached to or proximate the exterior pocket, a male insertion member attached to a first strap, and a female receiving member attached to the second strap.
  • the male insertion member and female receiving member combine to form a side release buckle.
  • the system can be incorporated integral or permanently attached to the dive equipment or can be removably attached to the dive equipment.
  • a handle member can be attached to the removable pocket 54, preferably through a strap member.
  • a flap can be provided integral with the removable pocket. The ballast member is disposed within the removable pocket and retained therein when the flap is in a closed position.
  • the side release buckle provides a single point active fastening device (which is attached solely to the fixed pocket) and handle (which is attached to the removable ballast member pocket).
  • the design specifically secures the weight member in place and allows the second strap to pass over the leading edge of the removable ballast pocket, which is internally disposed within the fixed pocket.
  • a first rigid plate can be incorporated within the exterior pocket and a second rigid plate can be provided within the removable pocket.
  • the plates are preferably shaped such that they are slightly curved and/or form a relatively small angle at approximately their halfway points.
  • the curvature of the first rigid plate helps to conform the associated dive equipment with the user's body, by making the equipment choose a position on the user's body.
  • the curvature of the second rigid plate helps for inserting the ballast member in a more natural and easily articulated motion.
  • separate handle 66 is eliminated by attaching the strap and either the male insertion member or the female insertion member to the removable pocket.
  • a strap with a buckle section or handle can also be attached directly to the ballast member.
  • the side release buckle secures the weight pocket and at the same time acts as the primary method of holding the releasable ballast component pre-insertion and post removal when weight handling is critical to the following: (1) Unanticipated ballast loss can be fatal due to the rate of ascent produced by natural and applied buoyant devices no-longer being countered.
  • the conventional use of hook and loop fasteners for this application was originally introduced in the spirit of keeping with the "single hand or quick release" habits taught since the inception of recreational scuba dive training agencies; and (2) Control of the ballast generally requires a handle for a secure grip as lead is generally used as ballast and can be extremely difficult to manage compared to its relatively small size.
  • the strategic location of the side release buckle at a point that is comfortable for the user's hand to articulate and the user's eye creates a single point release and handle control of the ballast member in a diver integrated weight system for a BC, dive belt, harness, or other dive equipment.
  • system 50 preferably includes an exterior or fixed pocket 52 (best seen in Figure 8), ballast member pocket 54, ballast member 56 disposed within pocket 54, first strap 58 attached to exterior pocket 52, second strap 60 attached to or approximate pocket 52, a male insertion member 62 attached to either first strap 58 or second strap 60, and a female receiving member 64 attached to either second strap 60 or first strap 58 (the opposite strap to which male insertion member 62 is attached to).
  • male insertion member 62 and female receiving member 64 combine to form a side release buckle generally designated as buckle 61.
  • Active control ballast system 50 can be provided or used with a dive belt 53, buoyancy compensator 51, life vest, life jacket, diver harness, etc. ("dive equipment”) and all are considered within the scope of the invention.
  • System 50, as well as all embodiments of the present invention, can be incorporated integral or permanently attached to the dive equipment or can be removably attached to the dive equipment (See Figures 5, 6 and 10).
  • a handle member 66 (66a in Figure 1 or 66b in Figure 8)can be attached to pocket 54, preferably through a strap member 68.
  • a flap 70 can be provided integral with pocket 54.
  • a means for maintaining flap 70 in a closed position with respect to pocket 54 can also be provided.
  • the means for maintaining are hook and loop fastening members 72 and 74 provided on an inner surface of flap 70 and on an outer surface of pocket 54 (See Figure 34).
  • Other conventional maintaining members can be used and are also considered within the scope of the invention.
  • Ballast member 56 is disposed within pocket 54 and retained therein when said flap 70 is in a closed position.
  • Side release buckle 61 provides a single point active fastening device, which is attached solely to fixed pocket 52 and handle 66 attached to removable ballast member pocket/pouch 54.
  • the design specifically secures weight member 56 in place by strap 60 passing over the leading edge of removable ballast pocket 54, which is internally disposed within fixed pocket 52.
  • straps 58 and 60 of side release buckle 61 can be positioned inside the loop of handle 66.
  • Handle 66 having a loop, can also be attached directly to ballast member 56.
  • a first rigid plate 76 can be incorporated within exterior pocket 52.
  • a second rigid plate 78 can be provided within pocket 54. Plates 76 and 78 are preferably shaped such that they are slightly curved and/or form a relatively small angle at approximately their halfway points (See Figure 14). The curvature of rigid plate 76 helps to conform the associated dive equipment with the user's body, by making the equipment choose a position on the user's body. The curvature of second rigid plate 78 helps for inserting ballast member 56. In one embodiment, ballast member 56 can be constructed from lead. However, numerous other members, which provide ballast (i.e. other metals, sand, pieces of concrete, etc.) can also be used and all are considered within the scope of the invention.
  • plates 76 and 78 can be constructed from a relatively rigid plastic such as ABS.
  • a relatively rigid plastic such as ABS.
  • numerous other rigid materials can be used for constructing plates 76 and 78 and all are considered within the scope of the invention.
  • Plates 76 and 78, preferably hip contoured, provided in outer pocket 52 and weight pouch 54 create a crisp contact area with the diver's body, along with a correct and comfortable fit. Given the ease of removal or insertion of weight 56, especially when plates 76 and 78 are provided, the present invention diminishes the user's inhibition to practice don and doff of ballast, which can be a valuable safety feature.
  • side release buckle 61 As seen in Figure 23, the position of side release buckle 61 on the dive equipment (i.e. BC 51, Figure 15) allows it to act as a single point active fastening device and handle, with either its male or female section 62 or 64 attached to removable pocket/pouch 54 with twin mating plates 78 and 76 associated with removable pocket 54 and fixed pocket 52, respectively.
  • This embodiment can also be provided with adjustability mechanism 63 for the webbing (strap 60) on at least lock side 62 or 64 of side release buckle 61 for total tensioning of variable ballast content 56 (See Figure 16).
  • the position of side release buckle 61 on the dive equipment allows it to act as a single point active fastening device and handle, with either its male or female section 62 or 64 attached to removable pocket/pouch 54 with a single plate 76 provided in fixed pocket 52.
  • This embodiment can also be provided with adjustability mechanism 63 for the webbing (strap 60) on at least lock side 62 or 64 of side release buckle 61 for total tensioning of variable ballast content 56 (See Figure 17).
  • the position of side release buckle 61 on the dive equipment allows it to act as a single point active fastening device and handle, with either its male or female section 62 or 64 attached to removable pocket/pouch 54 with single plate 78 provided in removable pocket 54.
  • This embodiment can also be provided with adjustability mechanism 63 for the webbing (strap 60) on at least lock side 62 or 64 of side release buckle 61 for total tensioning of variable ballast content 56 (See Figure 18).
  • adjustability mechanism 63 for the webbing (strap 60) on at least lock side 62 or 64 of side release buckle 61 for total tensioning of variable ballast content 56 See Figure 18.
  • the position of side release buckle 61 on the dive equipment allows it to act as a single point active fastening device and handle, with either its male or female section 62 or 64 attached to removable pocket/pouch 54. In this embodiment no plates are provided.
  • This embodiment can also be provided with adjustability mechanism 63 for the webbing (strap 60) on at least lock side 62 or 64 of side release buckle 61 for total tensioning of variable ballast content 56 (See Figure 20).
  • Strap 58 or 60 can be an adjustable tensioning strap, and can be provided with hook and loop fastening members at its termination point, which preferably passes through the lock portion of side release buckle 61, to eliminate the movement of stored weight 56 (ballast). Once strap 58 or 60 has been properly adjusted, the hook and loop fasteners mate with other hook and loop fasteners to retain strap 58 or 60 against pocket 52, the dive equipment or some other area.
  • a first alternative embodiment for system 50 is shown in Figures 2, 4 and 13.
  • This alternative embodiment eliminates separate handle 66, by attaching strap 60 and either male insertion member 62 or female insertion member to removable pocket/pouch 54. All other structure is similar to the embodiment shown in Figures 1, 3, 8 and 9.
  • strap 60 associated with side release buckle 61 can be attached directly to removable ballast pocket 54 and acts as singular attachment mechanism and single point active fastening device and handle for control of ballast component 56 pre-insertion, during use and post release.
  • strap 60 can also be attached directly to ballast member 56 ( Figures 21 and 27).
  • ballast member 56 can be provided without any curvature.
  • This embodiment can also be provided with adjustability mechanism 63 for the webbing (strap 60) on at least lock side 62 or 64 of side release buckle 61 for total tensioning of variable ballast content 56 (See Figure 21).
  • side release buckle 61 As seen in Figure 28, the position of side release buckle 61 on the dive equipment allows it to act as a single point active fastening device and handle, with either its male or female section 62 or 64 attached to a removable machine formed box 67. Box 67 acts as a variable capacity ballast containing structure allowing easier insertion or removal of ballast member 56.
  • This embodiment can also be provided with adjustability mechanism 63 for the webbing (strap 60) on at least lock side 62 or 64 of side release buckle 61 for total tensioning of variable ballast content 56 (See Figure 22).
  • FIGS 29-33 illustrate various versions of a further embodiment of the active control releasable ballast system of the present invention.
  • Side release buckle 61 with or without strap provided over removable pocket/pouch 54 perpendicular to the length of pocket 52 and forming a closure of the outer material over a mouth of pocket 52 sufficiently tight so as to reliably secure any enclosed ballast member 56.
  • Activation (separation-release) of side release buckle 61 sufficiently removes the tension holding the face/mouth of fixed pocket 52 closed over removable pocket 54 so that any internally disposed ballast member 56 can be actively removed by means of grabbing removable pocket 54 ( Figure 30), handle 66 attached to removable pocket 54 ( Figure 31), or even a raw ballast component 56 itself (Figure 33).
  • side release buckle 61 acts as a single point active fastening device by simply securing removable ballast pocket 54 inside fixed pocket 52 by closing a pleated expandable "mouth” section of the outer fabric of a fixed buoyancy compensator ballast system pocket 52.
  • side release buckle 61 acts as a single point active fastening device by securing removable ballast pocket 54, with handle 66, inside fixed pocket 52 by closing the pleated expandable "mouth” section of the outer fabric of fixed buoyancy compensator ballast system pocket 52 over strap 68 of handle 66, such that handle 66 of removable pocket 54 is predisposed to being easily located immediately adjacent to side release buckle 61 for single action release and subsequent control via handle 66.
  • an elastic bridge 71 can be added to the embodiment of Figure 29 to further secure ballast 56 when side release buckle 61 is in an open position to a degree in which reasonable effort of pull releases ballast member 56 in a controlled fashion.
  • Side release buckle 61 acts as single point active fastening device by securing removable ballast member 56 itself inside fixed pocket 52 by sufficiently closing the pleated expandable "mouth" section of the outer fabric of fixed buoyancy compensator ballast pocket 52 closed ( Figure 33).
  • the half of side release buckle 61 which is attached to weight member 56 or weight member pocket 54, be pre-disposed in a ergonomically disposed position that allows a natural and intuitive acquisition by the wearer (diver) and/or his or her dive buddy after disengagement from the other half of side release buckle 61.
  • This same concept applies to the cold-water/technical version embodiments of the present that are provided with a separate handle 66 attached to weight member 56 or pocket 54 with both pieces of side release buckle 61 remaining attached to the dive equipment such as, but not limited to, dive belt 53 or buoyancy compensator 51.
  • the present invention is also unique in that it provides for active control of releasable ballast 56 in sequential fashion with time/use irrelevance.
  • side release buckle 61 such as, but not limited to a fastex buckle, as the release mechanism is also unique and teaches away from current industry thinking and focus of hook and loop release mechanisms.
  • the use of side release buckle 61 is completely reliable, predictable, and typically cost less than hook and loop release mechanisms.
  • Side release buckle 61 is a positive acting device and provides audible and tactile indication of engagement, which is not provided with current hook and loop mechanisms.
  • Side release buckle 61 is not limited to any one color.
  • Side release buckle 61 preferably requires two distinct ergonomically opposed fingers to cause the action of disengagement of male and female sections 62 and 64 of buckle 61 to occur, negating the concern of accidental release to as close to zero as mechanically feasible yet retaining superior ease of release.
  • the structure of buckle 61 also allows for the release of weight 56 to be a deliberate and conscious act by the releaser (i.e. diver, dive buddy, etc.).
  • the positioning of the active control ballast systems 50 on the dive equipment allows opposing fingers of either hand of the diver or dive buddy to either active control ballast system 50 attached to the dive equipment, which is typically two systems. However, one or more systems 50 can be attached to the dive equipment and all are considered within the scope of the invention.
  • all of the embodiments and versions of active control ballast system 50 can be provided as a removably attachable fixed pocket 52 system.
  • This removable embodiment can be used or set for Technical Back Plate Harness type BC systems and as an add on to other dive equipment, such as, but not limited to, dive belts.
  • the removable design can be constructed to universally fit most of the popular Technical diving back plate harness systems in service today.
  • the various embodiments and versions of the present invention can be permanently fabricated into the dive equipment, such as a conventional BC system 51 pocket area (preferably behind/below/inside of, and without interfering with convention BC exterior pocket 55) or on a dive belt 53, when originally manufactured (See Figures 11,15 and 19).
  • all of the versions of system 50 can be provided as a retrofit/upgrade with the use of field usable fastening devices such as snap rivets, grommets, common sewing, loops, etc.
  • side release buckle 61 and straps 58 and 60 can be provided over pocket 52 parallel to the length of pocket 52 and perpendicular over a mouth portion of pocket 52. This position of system 50 allows the invention to act as a singular attachment mechanism and single point active fastening device and handle for the control of ballast component 56 pre-insertion, during use and post release.
  • removable pouch 54 At least a portion, and preferably a large percentage of the interior surfaces of removable pouch 54 can be covered with hook and loop fastening members 75.
  • ballast member 56 is not limited to any one particular size, shape or poundage of weight, and all various sizes, shape or weight for ballast member 56 can be used and are considered within the scope of the invention. Furthermore, the type of material used for weight 56 is also not considered limited to any one type of material.
  • active control ballast system 50 preferably the installer removes conventional equipment attached to the waist belt of the harness or a dive belt.
  • the belt harness is then threaded through a sleeve 79 in the back of fixed pouch 52.
  • a grommet nearest the pouch 52 can preferably line up with the holes in a bottom corner of a conventional backplate (not shown), and can be secured with a nut and bolt.
  • the grommets on the end of the webbing preferably line up with bottom tank mounting holes of the backplate. These grommets can be preferably secured with the bottom tank mounting bolts.
  • System 50 can also be provided with a D-ring on one side and can be provided with a relatively small of webbing, preferably two (2") inches, and a buckle. The webbing and buckle secures a light canister in the DIR position.
  • All embodiments and versions of active control ballast system 50 provide all of the benefits associated with an integrated weight system, while leaving only one unavoidable hassle-weight.
  • Active control ballast system 50 preferably suspends its weight 56 within the perfect position of the dive belt, BC/Harness system or other dive equipment. As the weight bearing area is preferably distributed closer to the diver's buoyant torso area, the active control ballast system substantially improves the diver trim and control.
  • the active control ballast embodiments and versions of the present invention allow intelligent management of diver's ballast 56, as the diver is in control of buoyancy and trim both in and out of the water.
  • side release buckle 61 is specifically chosen to resolve the issue of accidental release by a variety of undetectable situations that often occur when diving. Divers frequent closed in areas in reefs, shipwrecks, and cave systems to name a few. While in close confines a single point release mechanism could potentially come loose without warning by simply making contact with another object. Side release buckle 61 solves this problem by requiring simultaneous activation of two bilaterally opposed, but perfectly ambidextrously disposed "locks". Activation of one of two will not release the weight-retaining member, thus the term Active Control Ballast.
  • the entire active control ballast design is based around active securement/release and optimum use insertion/release on either side by either hand by either the diver or buddy.
  • side release buckle 61 is preferred, it is also within the scope of the invention, and considered a substantial improvement over previous designs, to provide a single point, but positive locking device such as a mono-lock side release or push button style mechanical fastener. All the same benefits as above apply except the added safety of the dual simultaneous activation.
  • These alternative positive locking designs are also sufficient technology to those divers that carry an absolute minimum amount of releasable ballast. These designs are preferably used, though not limiting, when an amount of releasable ballast is contained in the active control ballast unit that would not cause a catastrophic rate of ascent in the event of an accidental release of ballast.
  • the present invention prevents accidental weight release. Rapid and intentional insertion or removal of weight 56 is possible with either hand by the diver and/or the diver's dive buddy.
  • active control ballast can be used with a dive belt, weight belt, diver harness, life vest, life jacket, buoyancy compensator, etc., and all are considered within the scope of the invention.
  • each of the various embodiments can be incorporated on the other original piece of dive equipment (i.e. belt, buoyancy compensator, etc.) or can be provided as a stand alone accessory or upgrade for later attachment to preexisting dive equipment, all of these uses are also considered within the scope of the invention.

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  1. Durch aktive Kontrolle freisetzbares Ballastsystem für einen Tauchausrüstungsgegenstand, mit
    einer Ballast aufnehmenden Tasche (52),
    einem Ballastteil (56), das innerhalb der Aufnahmetasche vor der Freisetzung des Ballasts gelagert ist,
    einem ersten Gurt (58), der an oder nahe bei der Aufnahmetasche befestigt ist, und
    einem zweiten Gurt (60), der an oder nahe bei der Aufnahmetasche befestigt ist,
    dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das System weiter ein von der Seite zu öffnendes Gurtschloss (61) mit einem ersten Abschnitt und einem zweiten Abschnitt (62, 64) aufweist, wobei der erste Abschnitt des von der Seite zu öffnenden Gurtschlosses an dem ersten Gurt befestigt ist, der zweite Abschnitt des von der Seite zu öffnenden Gurtschlosses an dem zweiten Gurt befestigt ist, wobei vor dem Freisetzen des Ballastteils der erste Abschnitt und der zweite Abschnitt miteinander verbunden sind, um so das Ballastteil (56) innerhalb der Ballastaufnahmetasche (52) zu sichern.
  2. Durch aktive Kontrolle freisetzbares Ballastsystem (50) nach Anspruch 1, das weiter einen Beutel (54) zum Halten des Ballastteils (56) aufweist, wobei der Beutel vor der Freisetzung des Ballastteils und des Beutels innerhalb der Aufnahmetasche (52) gelagert ist.
  3. Durch aktive Kontrolle freisetzbares Ballastsystem (50) nach Anspruch 2, wobei der zweite Gurt (60) an dem Beutel (54) befestigt ist.
  4. Durch aktive Kontrolle freisetzbares Ballastsystem (50) nach Anspruch 1, wobei der zweite Gurt (60) an der Aufnahmetasche (52) befestigt ist.
  5. Durch aktive Kontrolle freisetzbares Ballastsystem (50) nach Anspruch 1, wobei der zweite Gurt (60) zur Befestigung an dem Tauchausrüstungsgegenstand ausgestaltet ist.
  6. Durch aktive Kontrolle freisetzbares Ballastsystem (50) nach Anspruch 1, wobei der zweite Gurt (60) an dem Ballastteil (56) befestigt ist.
  7. Durch aktive Kontrolle freisetzbares Ballastsystem (50) nach Anspruch 2, das weiter einen an dem Beutel (54) befestigten Griff (66) aufweist.
  8. Durch aktive Kontrolle freisetzbares Ballastsystem (50) nach Anspruch 1, das weiter einen an dem Ballastteil (56) befestigten Griff (66) aufweist.
  9. Durch aktive Kontrolle freisetzbares Ballastsystem (50) nach Anspruch 1, das weiter eine leicht gekrümmte Platte (76) aufweist, die innerhalb der Aufnahmetasche (52) angeordnet und befestigt ist.
  10. Durch aktive Kontrolle freisetzbares Ballastsystem (50) nach Anspruch 2, das weiter eine leicht gekrümmte Platte (78) aufweist, die innerhalb des Beutels (54) angeordnet und befestigt ist.
  11. Durch aktive Kontrolle freisetzbares Ballastsystem (50) nach Anspruch 2, das weiter eine erste leicht gekrümmte Platte (76), die innerhalb der Aufnahmetasche (52) angeordnet und daran befestigt ist, und eine zweite leicht gekrümmte Platte (78) aufweist, die innerhalb des Beutels (54) angeordnet und daran befestigt ist.
  12. Durch aktive Kontrolle freisetzbares Ballastsystem (50) nach Anspruch 2, wobei der Beutel (54) eine Klappe hat.
  13. Durch aktive Kontrolle freisetzbares Ballastsystem (50) nach Anspruch 1, wobei eine Stelle des von der Seite zu öffnenden Gurtschlosses (61) mit Bezug auf die Aufnahmetasche (52) eine aktive Ein-Punkt-Verschlusseinrichtung und einen Griff für aktive Kontrolle des Ballasts vor Einsetzen, während der Benutzung und nach dem Freisetzen des Ballasts bietet.
  14. Tarierweste (51) mit:
    einem Körperteil, und
    einem durch aktive Kontrolle freisetzbaren Ballastsystem (50) nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, das an dem Körperteil befestigt ist.
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