EP1681955A2 - Universal sealing and pressurisation device for using and protecting electronic or fragile objects underwater - Google Patents
Universal sealing and pressurisation device for using and protecting electronic or fragile objects underwaterInfo
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- EP1681955A2 EP1681955A2 EP04787468A EP04787468A EP1681955A2 EP 1681955 A2 EP1681955 A2 EP 1681955A2 EP 04787468 A EP04787468 A EP 04787468A EP 04787468 A EP04787468 A EP 04787468A EP 1681955 A2 EP1681955 A2 EP 1681955A2
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- G—PHYSICS
- G03—PHOTOGRAPHY; CINEMATOGRAPHY; ANALOGOUS TECHNIQUES USING WAVES OTHER THAN OPTICAL WAVES; ELECTROGRAPHY; HOLOGRAPHY
- G03B—APPARATUS OR ARRANGEMENTS FOR TAKING PHOTOGRAPHS OR FOR PROJECTING OR VIEWING THEM; APPARATUS OR ARRANGEMENTS EMPLOYING ANALOGOUS TECHNIQUES USING WAVES OTHER THAN OPTICAL WAVES; ACCESSORIES THEREFOR
- G03B17/00—Details of cameras or camera bodies; Accessories therefor
- G03B17/02—Bodies
- G03B17/08—Waterproof bodies or housings
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
- A45C—PURSES; LUGGAGE; HAND CARRIED BAGS
- A45C11/00—Receptacles for purposes not provided for in groups A45C1/00-A45C9/00
- A45C11/22—Watertight containers for use while swimming
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- the invention relates to the use and / or protection of objects, in particular electronic and / or fragile, against sea water or fresh water and the phenomena of pressure and depression generated during underwater activities. marine, surface nautical or even exposed to natural atmospheric phenomena such as rain, wind, dust, snow.
- the invention consists of a set of two joint devices, having the following characteristics:
- the container • Made up of a universal envelope and its sealed closure system, the shapes and dimensions of which will be chosen from a range depending on the dimensions of the objects to be used and / or to be protected, including photography and video cameras.
- the said envelope will be made of a flexible and transparent plastic material, so as to be able to view all displays or indicators, and manually actuate the various buttons, sliders, pushers and knobs allowing its submerged use (up to the technical limitations inherent in said objects , as mentioned above).
- Said envelope will optionally be fitted with headphones and / or microphone, the wires of which will pass through the wall of the envelope in a sealed manner.
- the non-envelope part of these accessories, in particular the little ears, will also be waterproof themselves.
- Said envelope may include any attachment device by loops, straps and / or handles in order to facilitate its use according to the destination of the objects, such as for example: simple protective envelope to be slipped into a pocket (electronic keys, papers, cards , mobile phone, ...), envelope with earphones and straps (portable music players, CD or MP3 players, underwater noise recorder, ...), or an envelope with external handles (cameras, cameras, ).
- Second device underwater pressurization system (optional, not compulsory on the surface): device allowing to regulate the pressure of the air pocket trapped in the tank (opped by the bypass of the air coming from the bottle of diving or breath of the user.
- the very fact of compensating for the ambient pressure theoretically allows any depth, however the advantage of the device lies essentially in the use, or failing that, the protection of any object, in particular electronic
- Economical device for recreational diving (depth less than 40 meters): consists of the presence of a connector to be inserted by hand in the mouthpiece opening of the diver's emergency regulator, and connected to the pocket to be pressurized by uni low pressure flexible hose.
- This connector must be able to be instantly disconnected by the diver in order to use the emergency regulator, security required. However, this disconnection, via a guided movement, will automatically close the connector opening so as not to allow water to enter the pocket.
- System identified DSS-02 (see Figure 1c).
- this second regulating device lies in the use of the properties and characteristics of a secondary diving regulator: during the descent, the ambient pressure gradually increases (1 bar every 10 meters), so the flexible pocket also until it conforms to the shapes of the object, as a result of which the air contained in the connector + hose + pocket + object assembly is found in a situation of low depression; the regulator, via the connection to the DSS-02 connector, calls for the admission of a very small amount of air, as the lungs of the diver would do, although in a smaller amount. Conversely during the ascent, the air contained in the entire device relaxes and therefore the bag increases in volume, and ends up slightly increasing pressure; here again, the emergency regulator will play its role of exhaust as during the expiration of a plunger. 3.
- Third device for diving professionals (DSS-03): consists of inserting a r-shaped “T” derivative between the Medium Pressure air supply (15 to 20 bars) and the inflator port of the compensating vest buoyancy, thus avoiding the use of the emergency regulator.
- This bypass is provided with a complete and autonomous secondary regulator (functions: lowering of pressiop, call for air during a depression e ⁇ exhaust in overpressure).
- the use of this “T” branch is useless if the diver has a medium pressure outlet available at the outlet of the first expansion stage.
- Fig 1a minimal device without pressurization seen in section
- Fig 1b device with mouthpiece for pressurizing (DSS-01).
- Fig 1c device with automatic pressurization by connector on emergency regulator (DSS-02).
- Fig 1d device with automatic pressurization vja a dedicated regulator (DSS * 03) connected by iine T-branch (or flexible available) at medium pressure (primary regulator outlet).
- Fig 2 top view of the envelope device, fitted with the headphones option (possible in all configurations).
- Fig 3 Option of the device with handles: allows the aiming and] st manipulation of the shooting devices (possible in all configurations).
- Item 1 "T” branch option to be connected by "DirectSystem ®” (so-called “quick” connector to snap), for example to be inserted between the medium pressure hose and I buoyancy vest inflator. Unnecessary if an additional medium pressure hose can be installed at the outlet of the primary regulator.
- Reference 13 support internal to the envelope, provided with a hole + nut-wheel, standard fixing of camera or camera (1).
- Reference 14 sealed connection system between the support for external handles (12) and the internal support (13).
- the envelope can be made in different ways ;, whose implementation depends on the material chosen. Examples include molding for most thermoplastic materials and silicone, or the assembly of flexible P.V.C. sheets by high frequency welding.
- the thickness of the material can vary in important proportions according to quality and resistance chosen (from 300 ⁇ m for P ⁇ .C. Flexible up to the millimeter for silicone in order to be able to actuate the buttons).
- the tightness of the closure of the envelope (3) can be obtained, for example by clipping band of the ZipLoc® type in the simplest strip configurations up to the system for pressurizing thick and rigid lips.
- the flexible hose can be made of various inexpensive materials, having minimum resistance to abrasion, while the connections to the bag (2) and to the connector (8 or 9), or to the regulator (10) can be entrusted to screwed barbed ends, provided with ad hoc seals.
- the connector (9), as well as the mouth inflation tip (8) can be obtained by molding plus the addition of parts such as valves, pressure relief valves, distributor piston with balancing chamber and accessories such as springs, collars, pushers , seals, ...
- Expansion valve professional version: standard, diving market adapted to the hose outlet.
- T branch to be connected by "DirectSystém ®” or other similar standards in use by manufacturers specializing in diving equipment.
- Internal and external handle supports stainless steel sheet and / or plastic.
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Abstract
The invention relates to a tight envelope consisting of a flexible and transparent material enabling the controls of the equipment to be protected (electronic or otherwise) to be actuated, and provided with a system for pressurising the unit during underwater dives. Said envelope is provided with a tight closing system and optionally a fixing and/or handle system in order to facilitate the anchoring or gripping thereof, in addition to a support for positioning an underwater photographing device inside the envelope. Said envelope can also be provided with tight earphones with a tight cable passing though the wall of the envelope, for connecting to an internal appliance such as a stereo headset.
Description
DISPOSITIF UNIVERSEL DE PRESSURISATION ET D'ETANCHEITE POUR L'UTILISATION ET LA PROTECTION D'OBJETS ELECTRONIQUES OU FRAGILES DANS LE MILIEU SOUS-MARIN UNIVERSAL PRESSURIZATION AND SEALING DEVICE FOR THE USE AND PROTECTION OF ELECTRONIC OR FRAGILE OBJECTS IN THE UNDERWATER ENVIRONMENT
L'invention concerne l'utilisation et/ou la protection d'objets, en particulier électroniques et/ou fragiles, contre l'eau de mer ou l'eau douce et les phénomènes de pression et de dépression générés lors d'activités sous-marines, nautiques de surface ou encore exposés aux phénomènes atmosphériques naturels tels que pluie, vent, poussières, neige.The invention relates to the use and / or protection of objects, in particular electronic and / or fragile, against sea water or fresh water and the phenomena of pressure and depression generated during underwater activities. marine, surface nautical or even exposed to natural atmospheric phenomena such as rain, wind, dust, snow.
II existe un grand nombre de systèmes de poches ou enveloppes permettant de mettre à l'abri des objets. Beaucoup moins d'entre elles possèdent une véritable étanchéité, encore moins un dispositif de régulation de la pressurisation, et aucune à notre connaissance ne permet l'utilisation universelle des objets électroniques, en particulier les baladeurs, postes radio ou téléphones portables dans le milieu sous-marin (à concurrence des capacités inhérentes des dits objets, car les ondes électromagnétiques sont vite limitées par la profondeur d'eau).There are a large number of pocket or envelope systems making it possible to shelter objects. Much less of them have a real seal, even less a device for regulating pressurization, and none to our knowledge allows the universal use of electronic objects, in particular portable music players, radio sets or mobile phones in the environment. -sea (up to the inherent capacities of said objects, because electromagnetic waves are quickly limited by the depth of water).
Quant aux boîtiers étanches rigides dédiés aux appareils de prise de vues sous-marines, ceux-ci sont par définition et conception totalement spécifiques à chaque modèle d'appareil, et sont limités en profondeur par le constructeur car ne sont pas pressurisés (le rapport performance/prix constituant la cible marketing recherchée).As for the rigid waterproof cases dedicated to underwater cameras, these are by definition and design totally specific to each model of camera, and are limited in depth by the manufacturer because they are not pressurized (the performance report / price constituting the marketing target sought).
L'invention consiste en un ensemble de deux dispositifs conjoints, présentant les caractéristiques suivantes :The invention consists of a set of two joint devices, having the following characteristics:
Premier dispositif : le contenant : • Constituée d'une enveloppe à caractère universel et de son système de fermeture étanche, dont les formes et dimensions seront choisies dans une gamme selon dimensions des objets à utiliser et/ou à protéger, y compris les appareils de photographie et caméras vidéo.First device: the container: • Made up of a universal envelope and its sealed closure system, the shapes and dimensions of which will be chosen from a range depending on the dimensions of the objects to be used and / or to be protected, including photography and video cameras.
• La dite enveloppe sera réalisée dans un matériau plastique souple et transparent, de façon à pouvoir visualiser tous afficheurs ou indicateurs, et actionner manuellement les différents boutons, curseurs, poussoirs et molettes permettant son utilisation immergée (à concurrence des limitations techniques inhérentes des dits objets, comme mentionnées précédemment).• The said envelope will be made of a flexible and transparent plastic material, so as to be able to view all displays or indicators, and manually actuate the various buttons, sliders, pushers and knobs allowing its submerged use (up to the technical limitations inherent in said objects , as mentioned above).
• De plus, la dite enveloppe sera munie optionnellement d'écouteurs et/ou microphone dont les fils traverseront la paroi de l'enveloppe de façon étanche. La partie hors enveloppe de ces accessoires, en particulier les auriculaires seront également eux- mêmes étanches. 1. La dite enveloppe pourra comporter tout dispositif de fixation par boucles, sangles et/ou poignées afin de faciliter son utilisation selon la destination des objets, comme par exemple : enveloppe simple de protection à glisser dans une poche (clés électroniques, papiers, cartes de crédit, téléphone portables, ...), enveloppe avec écouteurs et sangles
(baladeurs, lecteurs CD ou MP3, enregistreur de bruits sous-marins,...), ou encore enveloppe à poignées externes (caméras, appareils photo, ...).• In addition, said envelope will optionally be fitted with headphones and / or microphone, the wires of which will pass through the wall of the envelope in a sealed manner. The non-envelope part of these accessories, in particular the little ears, will also be waterproof themselves. 1. Said envelope may include any attachment device by loops, straps and / or handles in order to facilitate its use according to the destination of the objects, such as for example: simple protective envelope to be slipped into a pocket (electronic keys, papers, cards , mobile phone, ...), envelope with earphones and straps (portable music players, CD or MP3 players, underwater noise recorder, ...), or an envelope with external handles (cameras, cameras, ...).
Deuxième dispositif : système de pressurisation sous-marine (optionnel, non obligatoire en surface) : dispositif permettant de réguler la pression de la poche d'air prisonnière de l'enve(oppe par la dérivation de l'air en provenance de la bouteille de plongée ou du souffle de l'utilisateur. Le fait même de compenser la pression ambiante autorise théoriquement n'importe quelle profondeur, néanmoins l'intérêt du dispositif réside essentiellement dans l'utilisation, ou à défaut la protection de tout objet, en particulier électroniques et/ou fragiles. Trois applications possibles permettent de réaliser cette régulation, du plus simple au plus sophistiqué :Second device: underwater pressurization system (optional, not compulsory on the surface): device allowing to regulate the pressure of the air pocket trapped in the tank (opped by the bypass of the air coming from the bottle of diving or breath of the user. The very fact of compensating for the ambient pressure theoretically allows any depth, however the advantage of the device lies essentially in the use, or failing that, the protection of any object, in particular electronic There are three possible applications for this regulation, from the simplest to the most sophisticated:
1 , Présence d'un orifice de gonflage buccal, muni d'un clapet anti-retour et d'une valve de surpression par rapport au milieu ambiant. Le tarage du clapet de gonflage devrait se situer vers 0,1 bar relatif , tandis que le tarage de la valve de surpression sera taré à 0.2 bar. Ce dispositif est prévu pour les activités nautiques de surface ou plongées à faible profondeur (inférieure à 3 mètres) comme par exemple le snorkeling loisir (Palmes + masque + tuba). Détaillé plus loin sous le repère DSS-01 (figure 1b).1, Presence of an oral inflation orifice, fitted with a non-return valve and a pressure relief valve relative to the ambient environment. The setting of the inflation valve should be around 0.1 bar relative, while the setting of the pressure relief valve will be set to 0.2 bar. This device is intended for surface water activities or shallow dives (less than 3 meters) such as recreational snorkeling (fins + mask + snorkel). Detailed below under the reference DSS-01 (figure 1b).
2. Dispositif économique pour la plongée loisir (profondeur inférieure à 40 mètres) : consiste en la présence d'un connecteur à emmancher à la main dans l'orifice embouchoir du régulateur de secours du plongeur, et relié à la poche à pressuriser par uni tuyau flexible basse pression. Ce connecteur doit pouvoir être déconnecté instantanément par le plongeur afin de pouvoir utiliser le détendeur de secours, sécurité oblige. Cependant cette déconnexion, via un mouvement guidé, fermera automatiquement l'orifice du connecteur afin de ne pas faire rentrer d'eau dans la poche. Système repéré DSS-02 (voir figure 1c). L'intérêt de ce deuxième dispositif de régulation réside dans l'utilisation des propriétés et caractéristiques d'un détendeur secondaire de plongée : lors de la descente, la pression ambiante augmente graduellement (1 bar tous les 10 mètres), donc la poche souple également jusqu'à épouser les formes de l'objet, à la suite de quoi l'air contenu dans l'ensemble connecteur + tuyau + poche + objet se retrouve en situation de dépression faible ; le détendeur, via la connexion au connecteur DSS-02 appelle l'admission d'une très faible quantité d'air, comme le feraient les poumons du plongeur bien qu'en quantité plus faible. A l'inverse lors de la remontée, l'air contenu dans l'ensemble du dispositif se détend et donc la poche augmente de volume, et finit par légèrement augmenter de pression ; là encore, le détendeur de secours jouera sont rôle d'échappement comme lors de l'expiration d'un plongeur.
3. Troisième dispositif, pour les professionnels de la plongée (DSS-03) : consiste à intercaier un dérivate r en « T » entre l'arrivée d'air Moyenne Pression (15 à 20 bars) et l'orifice inflateur de gilet compensateur de flott bilité, évitant ainsi l'usage du détendeur de secours. Cette dérivation est munie d'un détendeur secondaire complet et autonome (fonctions : abaissement de pressiop, appel d'air lors d'une dépression e\ échappement en surpression). L'utilisation de cette dérivation en « T » est inutile si le plongeur dispose d'une sortie moyenne pression disponible à la sortie du premier étage de détente.2. Economical device for recreational diving (depth less than 40 meters): consists of the presence of a connector to be inserted by hand in the mouthpiece opening of the diver's emergency regulator, and connected to the pocket to be pressurized by uni low pressure flexible hose. This connector must be able to be instantly disconnected by the diver in order to use the emergency regulator, security required. However, this disconnection, via a guided movement, will automatically close the connector opening so as not to allow water to enter the pocket. System identified DSS-02 (see Figure 1c). The advantage of this second regulating device lies in the use of the properties and characteristics of a secondary diving regulator: during the descent, the ambient pressure gradually increases (1 bar every 10 meters), so the flexible pocket also until it conforms to the shapes of the object, as a result of which the air contained in the connector + hose + pocket + object assembly is found in a situation of low depression; the regulator, via the connection to the DSS-02 connector, calls for the admission of a very small amount of air, as the lungs of the diver would do, although in a smaller amount. Conversely during the ascent, the air contained in the entire device relaxes and therefore the bag increases in volume, and ends up slightly increasing pressure; here again, the emergency regulator will play its role of exhaust as during the expiration of a plunger. 3. Third device, for diving professionals (DSS-03): consists of inserting a r-shaped “T” derivative between the Medium Pressure air supply (15 to 20 bars) and the inflator port of the compensating vest buoyancy, thus avoiding the use of the emergency regulator. This bypass is provided with a complete and autonomous secondary regulator (functions: lowering of pressiop, call for air during a depression e \ exhaust in overpressure). The use of this “T” branch is useless if the diver has a medium pressure outlet available at the outlet of the first expansion stage.
Présentation des schémas ;Presentation of diagrams;
• Fig 1a : dispositif minimal sans pressurisation vu en coupe ψ Fig 1b : dispositif avec embout buccal de mise en pression (DSS-01).• Fig 1a: minimal device without pressurization seen in section ψ Fig 1b: device with mouthpiece for pressurizing (DSS-01).
• Fig 1c : dispositif avec pressurisation automatique par connecteur sur détendeur de secours (DSS-02). • Fig 1d : dispositif avec pressurisation automatiques vja un détendeur dédié (DSS*03) relié par iine dérivation en T » (ou flexible disponible) en moyenne pression (sortie détendeur primaire).• Fig 1c: device with automatic pressurization by connector on emergency regulator (DSS-02). • Fig 1d: device with automatic pressurization vja a dedicated regulator (DSS * 03) connected by iine T-branch (or flexible available) at medium pressure (primary regulator outlet).
• Fig 2 : vue e dessus du dispositif d'enveloppe, muni de l'option écouteurs (possible dans toutes configurations). • Fig 3 : Option du dispositif avec poignées : permet la visée et ]st manipulation des dispositifs de prises de vues (possible dans toutes configurations).• Fig 2: top view of the envelope device, fitted with the headphones option (possible in all configurations). • Fig 3: Option of the device with handles: allows the aiming and] st manipulation of the shooting devices (possible in all configurations).
Repères représentés sur les schémas, dépendant de là configuration adoptée : Repère 1 objet à utiliser et/ou à prptéger * Repère 2 enveloppe étanche en matériau transparent souple Repère 3 dispositif d'ouverture et de fermeture étanche. Repère 4 option écouteurs traversant la paroi de l'enveloppe (2). Repère 5 système d'étanchéité pa se-fils (4) à travers la paroi (2). Repère 6 tuyau flexible de connexion. • Rejtère 7 système d'étanchéité connectant le tuyau (6) à l'enveloppe (2) Repère 8 option inflateur buccal (DSS-01). Repère 9 pption connecteur sur embouchαir du détendeur de secours (DSS-02). Repère 10 ; option détendeur dédié (DSS-03). Repère 1 : option dérivation en « T » à connecter par « DirectSystem ® » (raccord dit « rapide » à encliqueter), par exemple à intercaler entre le flexible moyenne pression et
j'iηflateur de gilet de flottabiiité. Inutile sj un flexible moyenne pression supplémentaire peut être installé en sortie du détendeur primaire.Benchmarks shown in the diagrams, depending on the configuration adopted: Benchmark 1 object to use and / or protect * Benchmark 2 sealed envelope made of flexible transparent material Benchmark 3 sealed opening and closing device. Mark 4 option for headphones passing through the wall of the enclosure (2). Item 5 sealing system for wires (4) through the wall (2). Mark 6 flexible connection pipe. • Rejtère 7 sealing system connecting the pipe (6) to the envelope (2) Mark 8 option buccal inflator (DSS-01). 9-pin connector mark on mouthpiece of the emergency regulator (DSS-02). Reference 10; dedicated regulator option (DSS-03). Item 1: "T" branch option to be connected by "DirectSystem ®" (so-called "quick" connector to snap), for example to be inserted between the medium pressure hose and I buoyancy vest inflator. Unnecessary if an additional medium pressure hose can be installed at the outlet of the primary regulator.
• Repère 12 : poignées + support externe à ('enveloppe,• Item 12: handles + external support to ('envelope,
• Repère 13 : support interne à l'enveloppe, muni d'un trou + écrou-molette de, fixation standard d'appareil photo ou caméra (1).• Reference 13: support internal to the envelope, provided with a hole + nut-wheel, standard fixing of camera or camera (1).
• Repère 14 : système de liaison étanche entre le support de poignées externes (12) et le support interne (13).• Reference 14: sealed connection system between the support for external handles (12) and the internal support (13).
Réalisation : L'enveloppe peut être réalisée de différentes façons;, dont la mise en oeuvre dépend de la matière retenue. Citons par exemple le moulage pour la plupart des matières thermoplâstiques et le silicone, ou encore l'assemblage de feuilles en P.V.C. souple par soudure haute fréquence. L'épaisseur du matériau peut varier dans d'importantes proportions selon qualité et résistance choisie (à partir de 300 μm pour le PΛ .C. souple jusqu'au millimètre pour le silicone afin de pouvoir actionner les boutons).Realization: The envelope can be made in different ways ;, whose implementation depends on the material chosen. Examples include molding for most thermoplastic materials and silicone, or the assembly of flexible P.V.C. sheets by high frequency welding. The thickness of the material can vary in important proportions according to quality and resistance chosen (from 300 μm for PΛ .C. Flexible up to the millimeter for silicone in order to be able to actuate the buttons).
L'étanchéité de la fermeture de l'enveloppe (3) peut être obtenue, par exemple par bande de clipsage de type ZipLoc ® dans les configurations lés plus simples jusqu'au système de mise en pression de lèvres épaisses et rigides.The tightness of the closure of the envelope (3) can be obtained, for example by clipping band of the ZipLoc® type in the simplest strip configurations up to the system for pressurizing thick and rigid lips.
Le tuyau flexible peut être réalisé en matières diverses et bon marché, présentant uηe résistance minimale à l'abrasion, tandis que les liaisons à la poche (2) et au côhnecteur (8 ou 9), ou éhcpre au détendeur (10) peuvent être confiées à des embouts cannelés à visser, muni de joints d'étanchéité ad hoc.The flexible hose can be made of various inexpensive materials, having minimum resistance to abrasion, while the connections to the bag (2) and to the connector (8 or 9), or to the regulator (10) can be entrusted to screwed barbed ends, provided with ad hoc seals.
Le connecteur (9), ainsi que l'embout de gonflage buccal (8) peuvent être obtenu par moulage plus adjonction de pièces tel que clapets, valves de surpression, piston distributeur à chambre d'équilibrage et accessoires tels que ressorts, colliers, poussoirs, joints, ...The connector (9), as well as the mouth inflation tip (8) can be obtained by molding plus the addition of parts such as valves, pressure relief valves, distributor piston with balancing chamber and accessories such as springs, collars, pushers , seals, ...
Détendeur (version professionnelle) : standard du, marché de la plongée adapté en sortie au flexible.Expansion valve (professional version): standard, diving market adapted to the hose outlet.
Dérivation en « T » : à connecter par « DirectSystém ® » ou autres standards analogues en usage par les fabricants spécialisés en matériel de plongée. Supports de poignées internes et externes : tôle inox et/ou matière plastique.
"T" branch: to be connected by "DirectSystém ®" or other similar standards in use by manufacturers specializing in diving equipment. Internal and external handle supports: stainless steel sheet and / or plastic.
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REVENDICATIONS
1. L'invention consiste en un dispositif pour l'utilisation et/ou la protection d'objets, en particulier électroniques et/ou fragiles (1), dans le milieu aqueux et les phénomènes de pression et de dépression générés lors d'activités sous-marines, nautiques de surface ou encore exposés aux phénomènes atmosphériques naturels tels que pluie, vent, poussières, neige, constituée par : • Une enveloppe étanche en matériau souple et transparent (2), autorisant la vision des indicateurs et l'utilisation de tous types d'actionneurs manuels à travers l'épaisseur de la paroi de cette enveloppe. • Munie d'une ouverture (3) afin de pouvoir glisser un objet dans cette enveloppe avant son utilisation et d'un système de fermeture étanche. • De par sa conception cette enveloppe est universelle, car non dédiée à une marque ou un modèle précis d'objet à utiliser dans des activités marines ou exposées aux phénomènes atmosphériques à concurrence des dimensions de l'enveloppe par rapport à l'objet. • Pourra être équipée optionnèllement d'une paire d'écouteurs étanches (4) (ou tout autre accessoire à relier) dont les fils traversent la paroi de l'enveloppe de façon étanche (5), fils reliés à une fiche électronique à l'intérieur de cette enveloppe prévue pour être branché à tout appareil électronique muni de la connectique complémentaire correspondante. • Pourra être munie de boucles, sangles ou supports internes et externes (12, 13 et 14) permettant son amarrage ou sa manipulation dans le milieu aquatique ou soumis aux intempéries. La présence d'un trou + molette de fixation standard sur le support interne à l'enveloppe permettra de fixer un appareil de prise de vues, tandis qu'une fenêtre rigide permettra la visée dans des conditions optiques acceptables (ce que n'autorise pas nécessairement la transparence du matériau de l'enveloppe).1. The invention consists of a device for the use and / or protection of objects, in particular electronic and / or fragile (1), in the aqueous medium and the phenomena of pressure and depression generated during activities underwater, surface nautical or even exposed to natural atmospheric phenomena such as rain, wind, dust, snow, consisting of: • A waterproof envelope made of flexible and transparent material (2), allowing the vision of indicators and the use of all types of manual actuators through the thickness of the wall of this envelope. • Provided with an opening (3) in order to be able to slide an object in this envelope before its use and with a tight closing system. • By design, this envelope is universal because it is not dedicated to a specific brand or model of object to be used in marine activities or exposed to atmospheric phenomena up to the dimensions of the envelope in relation to the object. • May optionally be fitted with a pair of waterproof earphones (4) (or any other accessory to be connected), the wires of which pass through the wall of the enclosure in a sealed manner (5), wires connected to an electronic card. inside of this enclosure intended to be connected to any electronic device provided with the corresponding additional connectors. • May be fitted with internal and external loops, straps or supports (12, 13 and 14) allowing it to be moored or handled in the aquatic environment or subject to weathering. The presence of a hole + standard fixing wheel on the internal support to the envelope will allow to fix a camera, while a rigid window will allow the aiming under acceptable optical conditions (which does not allow necessarily the transparency of the envelope material).
L'invention sera caractérisée par la présence d'un dispositif conjoint de pressurisation de l'enveloppe contenant l'objet à utiliser et/ou à protéger.The invention will be characterized by the presence of a joint device for pressurizing the envelope containing the object to be used and / or to be protected.
2. Dispositif selon la première revendication caractérisé par la présence d'un inflateur buccal afin de pressuriser l'enveloppe (8), équipé d'une valve de surpression, et relié à l'enveloppe par un tuyau flexible. Cet inflateur pourra être utilisé en surface ou en immersion.
2. Device according to the first claim characterized by the presence of a buccal inflator in order to pressurize the envelope (8), equipped with a pressure relief valve, and connected to the envelope by a flexible pipe. This inflator can be used on the surface or in immersion.
3. Variante du dispositif selon la revendication précédente caractérisé par la présence d'un connecteur de pressurisation automatique (9) à emmancher à la main dans l'embouchoir d'un détendeur secondaire de secours du plongeur équipé d'un scaphandre autonome, muni d'un dispositif empêchant l'entrée d'eau dans l'enveloppe |ors de la déconnexion 5 accidentelle ou non en Heu et place de l'inflateur buccal.3. Variant of the device according to the preceding claim characterized by the presence of an automatic pressurization connector (9) to be inserted by hand in the mouthpiece of a secondary relief regulator for the diver equipped with an autonomous diving suit, provided with 'a device preventing the entry of water into the envelope or disconnection 5 accidental or not in Er and place of the buccal inflator.
4. Variante du dispositif selon la revendication précédente caractérisé par la présence d'un connecteur de pressurisation muni d'une pompe actionner manuellement à emmancher de façon identique à la revendication N°3 dans un erηbouchoir de détendeur de secours.4. Variant of the device according to the preceding claim, characterized by the presence of a pressurization connector fitted with a pump, actuating manually to be fitted in the same manner as in claim No. 3 in an emergency regulator valve.
10 tj. Variante du dispositif selon la revendication numéro 3 caractérisé par la présénόe d'un détendeur basse pression autonome (1O)s dédié à l'enveloppe, à connecter en entrée par un embout à connexion rapide sur un tuyau flexible moyenne pression en provenance du premier étage détendeur de la bouteille de plongée en lieu et place dé l'inflateur10 td. Variant of the device according to claim number 3 characterized by the presence of an autonomous low pressure regulator (1O) s dedicated to the casing, to be connected at the input by a quick connection nozzle on a flexible medium pressure hose coming from the first stage regulator of the diving tank instead of the inflator
}5 buccal.} 5 buccal.
6. Variante du dispositif selon la revendication précédente caractérisé par la connexion rapide du détendeur dédié sur une dérivation en « T » (11) intercalée entre un tuyau flexible moyenne pression et l'orifice de connexion de l'inflateur du gilet de compensation 20 de flottabilité du plongeur.
6. Variant of the device according to the preceding claim, characterized by the rapid connection of the dedicated regulator on a “T” branch (11) interposed between a flexible medium pressure hose and the connection orifice of the inflator of the compensation vest 20 diver's buoyancy.
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| FR0311585A FR2860497A1 (en) | 2003-10-03 | 2003-10-03 | UNIVERSAL SEALING AND PRESSURIZATION DEVICE FOR THE USE AND PROTECTION OF ELECTRONIC OR FRAGILE OBJECTS IN THE MARINE OR SUBMARINE ENVIRONMENT OR EXPOSED TO IMTEMPERIES |
| PCT/FR2004/002447 WO2005032296A2 (en) | 2003-10-03 | 2004-09-24 | Universal sealing and pressurisation device for using and protecting electronic or fragile objects underwater |
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