EP2925598B1 - Survival aid, in particular for swimmers and for those taking part in water sports - Google Patents

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EP2925598B1
EP2925598B1 EP13818977.4A EP13818977A EP2925598B1 EP 2925598 B1 EP2925598 B1 EP 2925598B1 EP 13818977 A EP13818977 A EP 13818977A EP 2925598 B1 EP2925598 B1 EP 2925598B1
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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
    • B63C9/00—Life-saving in water
    • B63C9/08—Life-buoys, e.g. rings; Life-belts, jackets, suits, or the like
    • B63C9/13—Life-buoys, e.g. rings; Life-belts, jackets, suits, or the like attachable to body member, e.g. arm, neck, head or waist
    • B63C9/15—Life-buoys, e.g. rings; Life-belts, jackets, suits, or the like attachable to body member, e.g. arm, neck, head or waist having gas-filled compartments
    • B63C9/155—Life-buoys, e.g. rings; Life-belts, jackets, suits, or the like attachable to body member, e.g. arm, neck, head or waist having gas-filled compartments inflatable
    • 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
    • B63C9/00—Life-saving in water
    • B63C9/22—Devices for holding or launching life-buoys, inflatable life-rafts, or other floatable life-saving equipment
    • B63C9/23—Containers for inflatable life-saving equipment

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  • the invention relates to a survival aid, in particular for swimmers and water sports enthusiasts, with an inflatable float according to the preamble of claim 1.
  • a generic survival aid is through the DE 20 2012 007 334 U1 known.
  • the survival aid described therein consists inter alia of an inflatable float, a compressed gas cartridge coupled to the inflatable float body via a coupling member, and a pocket having a flap into which the float is folded in its deflated state.
  • the bag has two walls (referred to as front and back wall), which with their upper edges over the opening of the bag. In operational idle state, the opening is closed by the flap.
  • the coupling member has a release mechanism with an actuating element.
  • this actuating element for example a lever
  • the release mechanism releases the gas path (usually by destroying the cap of the compressed gas cartridge).
  • a ripcord whose first end is connected to the actuating element.
  • the invention has the object to improve a generic survival aid to the effect that it is even better secured against unintentional opening of the bag and / or inadvertent actuation of the actuating element.
  • Such an improved fuse can be particularly advantageous when the survival aid is used in surfing, surfing or kitesurfing.
  • the basic structure of the survival aid is like in the DE 20 2012 007 334 U1 so that its disclosure content is hereby explicitly referred to.
  • a tension element connected to the actuating element of the coupling element extends to this safety pin and is coupled to it in a tension-resistant manner, preferably substantially in the middle of the safety pin.
  • a serial actuation process is set in motion: First, the split pin is pulled out of all eyelets, creating a Release of the opening or, if an additional flap is provided, which is to be preferred, a "pre-open state" of the bag is achieved. Only when the split pin is completely pulled out of the eyelets, the tension element can come under tension so that the actuator is actuated by a further pull on the split pin. While it is still as easy to use as the survival aid of the prior art (it only takes a single linear pull), inadvertent opening of the bag or inadvertent actuation is virtually eliminated.
  • FIG. 1 shows all components of the described preferred embodiment of the survival aid.
  • This survival aid consists essentially of three parts, namely a floating body 10, to which a compressed gas cartridge 20 can be coupled, from a pocket 30 and a securing pin 70.
  • Floating body 10 and pocket 30 are connected to one another by means of a connecting line 62.
  • This connecting line preferably has a length of about 60 cm.
  • the pull cord 26 forming the tension element is an end section of a cord which extends at first through a first bore 70a, which is located substantially in the middle of the securing pin 70. From this first bore 70a, the cord extends through further holes (in the embodiment shown two pieces 70b, 70c) and is present at one end of the Sich ceremoniesssplints in loops, which carry a handle member 72.
  • the loops of the cord, which carry the handle member form a pliable connection 74, which connect the Sich réellessplint 70 with the handle member 72.
  • the provision of such a limp connection 74 is very advantageous because a rigid protruding handle element could be easily damaged on the one hand and on the other hand would constitute a risk of injury.
  • the cord can be held with additional means, such as a heat shrink tubing, on Sich ceremoniesssplint, but this is not shown for clarity.
  • additional means such as a heat shrink tubing, on Sich ceremoniesssplint, but this is not shown for clarity.
  • pull cord 26 and flexible connection 74 are each sections of a common cord, but it is not mandatory.
  • the grip element 72 may be arranged a signaling device in the form of a battery-powered light and / or in the form of a whistle (not shown).
  • the eyelets extending from the first wall 32, as first eyelets 33a to 33c and the eyelets, which extending from the second wall 34, are referred to as second eyelets 35a and 35b.
  • three eyelets extend from the first wall 32 and two eyelets from the second wall 34.
  • the first (rear) wall is the wall, which carries more eyelets than the other wall (here, the second, front wall) but this could be exactly the opposite.
  • the eyelets are arranged offset so that they are in the pivoting of the eyelets in a row, so form a kind of "zipper". That is, every other eyelet then lies between two first eyelets, that the middle first eyelet (the eyelet 33b) lies between the two second eyelets, and that the marginal first eyelets 33a and 33c are adjacent to a second eyelet respectively. All eyelets are designed as re-sewn fabric strips, so as loops.
  • the transfer of the in FIG. 1 shown state in the in FIG. 6 The state of use (also referred to as idle state) in which the coupling member 12 is in its initial state is as follows:
  • the non-inflated float 10 is rolled or preferably folded in the y direction and then into the interior of the pocket 30, ie between the front wall 32 and rear wall 34 introduced.
  • a second convolution in the x direction may also be necessary here.
  • the connecting member 42 is folded inwardly and push button 50 and back button 52 are attached to each other, so that the first side 38 is in a state of shallow depth. Then the flap is inserted ( Fig.
  • the securing pin 70 Upon actuation of the survival aid, the securing pin 70 is pulled out of the eyes by means of the grip element 72 in a linear pulling movement. At the end of this pulling movement, the traction cable comes under tension and actuates the lever 14 (FIG. FIG. 8 ). If the Zuschnur 26 (ie, the tension element) as shown, connected substantially in the middle of the Sich ceremoniesssplintes with this, this has the advantage that a minimal actuation path can be realized.
  • the flap 44 not only has an additional protective function, but also plays an important role in the triggering process.
  • a hook-and-loop fastener is a preferred possibility, but the use of another closure means which opens with a defined force would also be possible.
  • a push-button pair called.
  • the float When deployed, the float opens the Velcro connection between the flap and second wall 34 and the connection formed by the push button and back button of the first page 38, which then unfolds and thus increases the opening angle of the opening, as shown in the DE 20 2012 007 334 U1 is described.
  • the longitudinal section of the bag takes the form of an oblique trapezium, that is, the bag widens up and the float can unfold unhindered upwards.
  • the now inflating float 10 then exits completely from the bag, but is held by the connecting line 62 to this and thus to the person who wears the bag, so that it has the float 10 directly available.

Description

Technisches Gebiet der ErfindungTechnical field of the invention

Die Erfindung betrifft eine Überlebenshilfe, insbesondere für Schwimmer und Wassersportler, mit einem aufblasbaren Schwimmkörper nach dem Oberbegriff des Anspruchs 1.The invention relates to a survival aid, in particular for swimmers and water sports enthusiasts, with an inflatable float according to the preamble of claim 1.

Stand der TechnikState of the art

Eine gattungsgemäße Überlebenshilfe ist durch die DE 20 2012 007 334 U1 bekannt geworden. Die dort beschriebene Überlebenshilfe besteht unter anderem aus einem aufblasbaren Schwimmkörper, einer mit dem aufblasbaren Schwimmerkörper über ein Koppelglied gekoppelten Druckgaspatrone und einer eine Klappe aufweisenden Tasche, in welche der Schwimmkörper in seinem nichtaufgeblasenen Zustand eingefaltet ist. Die Tasche weist zwei Wände (als vordere und hintere Wand bezeichnet) auf, welche mit ihren Oberkanten die Öffnung der Tasche beranden. Im betriebsbereiten Ruhezustand ist die Öffnung durch die Klappe verschlossen.A generic survival aid is through the DE 20 2012 007 334 U1 known. The survival aid described therein consists inter alia of an inflatable float, a compressed gas cartridge coupled to the inflatable float body via a coupling member, and a pocket having a flap into which the float is folded in its deflated state. The bag has two walls (referred to as front and back wall), which with their upper edges over the opening of the bag. In operational idle state, the opening is closed by the flap.

Im Ausgangszustand ist der Gasweg von der Druckgaspatrone ins Innere des Schwimmkörpers versperrt. Das Koppelglied weist jedoch einen Freigabemechanismus mit einem Betätigungselement auf. Wird dieses Betätigunsgelement (beispielsweise ein Hebel) betätigt, so gibt der Freigabemechanismus (in der Regel durch eine Zerstörung der Verschlusskappe der Druckgaspatrone) den Gasweg frei. Zur Betätigung des Betätigungselements durch den Benutzer dient eine Reißleine, deren erstes Ende mit dem Betätigungselement verbunden ist.In the initial state, the gas path from the compressed gas cartridge is blocked inside the float. However, the coupling member has a release mechanism with an actuating element. When this actuating element (for example a lever) is actuated, the release mechanism releases the gas path (usually by destroying the cap of the compressed gas cartridge). To actuate the actuating element by the user is a ripcord whose first end is connected to the actuating element.

Hierdurch ergibt sich eine sehr leichte und kompakte Überlebenshilfe, welche vom Benutzer mittels einer Art Gürtel um die Hüfte getragen wird. Im Notfall, beispielsweise wenn der Schwimmer einen Krampf bekommt, zieht er an der Reißleine und der Schwimmkörper entfaltet sich aufgrund der Befüllung mit Druckgas ohne weiteres Zutun aus der Öffnung der Tasche heraus, so dass ein Schwimmkörper zur Verfügung steht, an welchem der Benutzer, beispielsweise der Schwimmer, sich festhalten kann. Hierdurch kann leicht die Zeit überbrückt werden, bis sich der Schwimmer erholt hat oder Hilfe herbeigeeilt ist. Die gattungsgemäße Überlebenshilfe funktioniert sehr gut und hat sich in der Praxis bewährt.This results in a very lightweight and compact survival aid, which is worn by the user by means of a kind of belt around the waist. In an emergency, for example, when the swimmer gets a cramp, he pulls on the ripcord and the float unfolds due to the filling with compressed gas without further action out of the opening of the bag, so that a float is available, at which the user, for example the swimmer can hold on. This can easily bridge the time until the swimmer has recovered or help hastened. The generic survival aid works very well and has proven itself in practice.

Gegenstand der ErfindungSubject of the invention

Ausgehend von diesem Stand der Technik stellt sich die Erfindung die Aufgabe, eine gattungsgemäße Überlebenshilfe dahingehend zu verbessern, dass sie noch besser gegen ein unbeabsichtigtes Öffnen der Tasche und/oder ein unbeabsichtigtes Betätigen des Betätigungselements gesichert ist. Eine solche noch verbesserte Sicherung kann insbesondere dann vorteilhaft sein, wenn die Überlebenshilfe beim Surfen, Wellenreiten oder Kitesurfen eingesetzt wird.Based on this prior art, the invention has the object to improve a generic survival aid to the effect that it is even better secured against unintentional opening of the bag and / or inadvertent actuation of the actuating element. Such an improved fuse can be particularly advantageous when the survival aid is used in surfing, surfing or kitesurfing.

Diese Aufgabe wird durch eine Überlebenshilfe mit den Merkmalen des Anspruchs 1 gelöst.This object is achieved by a survival aid having the features of claim 1.

Der grundsätzliche Aufbau der Überlebenshilfe ist wie in der DE 20 2012 007 334 U1 beschrieben, so dass auf deren Offenbarungsgehalt hiermit explizit Bezug genommen wird. Erfindungsgemäß erstrecken sich von den Oberkanten der ersten und der zweiten Wand der Tasche (in der gattungsbildenden DE 20 2012 007 334 U1 als vordere Wand und hintere Wand bezeichnet) Ösen, durch welche sich in Ruhezustand ein Sicherungssplint erstreckt. Ein mit dem Betätigungselement des Koppelglieds verbundenes Zugelement erstreckt sich zu diesem Sicherungssplint und ist - vorzugsweise im Wesentlichen in der Mitte des Sicherungssplints - zugfest mit diesem gekoppelt. Durch ein axiales Herausziehen des Sicherungssplintes aus den Ösen wird ein serieller Betätigungsprozess in Gang gesetzt: Zunächst wird der Sicherungssplint aus sämtlichen Ösen herausgezogen, wodurch eine Freigabe der Öffnung oder, sofern eine zusätzliche Klappe vorgesehen ist, was zu bevorzugen ist, ein "Vor-Öffnungszustand" der Tasche erreicht wird. Erst wenn der Splint vollständig aus den Ösen herausgezogen ist, kann das Zugelement unter Zugspannung kommen, so dass durch ein weiteres Ziehen am Sicherungssplint das Betätigungselement betätigt wird. Das Betätigen der Überlebenshilfe ist zwar noch genauso einfach wie bei der Überlebenshilfe des Standes der Technik (es bedarf nur einer einzigen linearen Zugbewegung), ein versehentliches Öffnen der Tasche oder ein versehentliches Betätigen ist jedoch praktisch ausgeschlossen.The basic structure of the survival aid is like in the DE 20 2012 007 334 U1 so that its disclosure content is hereby explicitly referred to. According to extend from the upper edges of the first and the second wall of the bag (in the generic DE 20 2012 007 334 U1 called front wall and rear wall) eyelets, through which extends at rest a Sicherungssplint. A tension element connected to the actuating element of the coupling element extends to this safety pin and is coupled to it in a tension-resistant manner, preferably substantially in the middle of the safety pin. By axially pulling the split pin from the eyelets a serial actuation process is set in motion: First, the split pin is pulled out of all eyelets, creating a Release of the opening or, if an additional flap is provided, which is to be preferred, a "pre-open state" of the bag is achieved. Only when the split pin is completely pulled out of the eyelets, the tension element can come under tension so that the actuator is actuated by a further pull on the split pin. While it is still as easy to use as the survival aid of the prior art (it only takes a single linear pull), inadvertent opening of the bag or inadvertent actuation is virtually eliminated.

Bevorzugte Ausführungsformen der Erfindung ergeben sich aus den Unteransprüchen sowie aus dem nun mit Bezug auf die Figuren näher beschriebenen Ausführungsbeispiel.Preferred embodiments of the invention will become apparent from the subclaims and from the embodiment now described in more detail with reference to the figures.

Die Erfindung wird anhand eines bevorzugten Ausführungsbeispieles mit Bezug auf die Figuren näher erläutert. Hierbei zeigen:The invention will be explained in more detail using a preferred embodiment with reference to the figures. Hereby show:

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Figur 1FIG. 1
sämtliche Bestandteile einer erfindungsgemäßen Überlebenshilfe,all components of a survival aid according to the invention,
Figur 2FIG. 2
die Tasche aus Figur 1 aus Richtung R1,the bag off FIG. 1 from direction R1,
Figur 3FIG. 3
die Tasche aus Figur 1, nachdem der Schwimmkörper in die Tasche eingefaltet wurde,the bag off FIG. 1 after the float has been folded into the bag,
Figur 4FIG. 4
das in Figur 3 Gezeigte, wobei angedeutet ist, wie die Klappe in die Tasche eingefaltet wird,this in FIG. 3 Shown, indicating how the flap is folded into the bag,
Figur 5FIG. 5
das in Figur 4 Gezeigte nach dem Einklappen der Klappe,this in FIG. 4 Shown after folding the flap,
Figur 6FIG. 6
das in Figur 5 Gezeigte nach dem Einfädeln des Sicherungssplintes in die Ösen,this in FIG. 5 Shown after threading the split pin in the eyelets,
Figur 7FIG. 7
das in Figur 6 Gezeigte aus Blickrichtung R2 undthis in FIG. 6 Shown from the direction of R2 and
Figur 8FIG. 8
das in Figur 7 Gezeigte nach Ausziehen des Sicherungssplintes aus den Ösen.this in FIG. 7 Shown after removing the Sicherungsplintes from the eyelets.
Beschreibung bevorzugter AusführungsformenDescription of preferred embodiments

Die Figur 1 zeigt sämtliche Bestandteile des beschriebenen bevorzugten Ausführungsbeispieles der Überlebenshilfe. Diese Überlebenshilfe besteht im Wesentlichen aus drei Teilen, nämlich aus einem Schwimmkörper 10, an welchen eine Druckgaspatrone 20 gekoppelt werden kann, aus einer Tasche 30 und einem Sicherungssplint 70. Schwimmkörper 10 und Tasche 30 sind mittels einer Verbindungsleine 62 miteinander verbunden. Diese Verbindungsleine hat vorzugsweise eine Länge von ca. 60 cm.The FIG. 1 shows all components of the described preferred embodiment of the survival aid. This survival aid consists essentially of three parts, namely a floating body 10, to which a compressed gas cartridge 20 can be coupled, from a pocket 30 and a securing pin 70. Floating body 10 and pocket 30 are connected to one another by means of a connecting line 62. This connecting line preferably has a length of about 60 cm.

Es wird zunächst auf den Schwimmkörper eingegangen:

  • Der Schwimmkörper ist länglich ausgebildet, das heißt seine Länge in y-Richtung ist größer als seine Breite in x-Richtung. Die Dimensionen sind (einschließlich Rändern) vorzugsweise wie folgt: Länge ca. 70 cm, Breite ca. 20 cm, so dass der aufgeblasene Schwimmkörper ein Volumen von ca. 9 Litern umschließt. Der Schwimmkörper kann aus einem folienartigen Material oder aus Gewebe bestehen. Mit dem Schwimmkörper fest und dicht verbunden ist das Koppelglied 12, in welches die genannte Druckgaspatrone 20 einschraubbar ist (in Figur 1 ist der eingeschraubte Zustand gezeigt). Als Druckgaspatrone kann insbesondere eine handelsübliche kleine CO2-Druckgaspatrone, wie sie beispielsweise in Heim-Bierzapfanlagen verwendet wird, dienen. Im Ruhezustand ist die Verschlusskappe der Co2-Druckgaspatrone geschlossen, so dass der Gasweg zwischen der Co2-Druckgaspatrone 20 und dem Inneren des Schwimmkörpers 10 blockiert ist. Es ist eine Zugschnur 26 vorgesehen, welche bei Aufbringen einer entsprechenden Zugspannung ein Betätigungselement, welches im gezeigeten Ausführungsbeispiel ein Hebel 14 ist, verschwenkt, wodurch dieses einen Dorn im Koppelglied 12 betätigt, welcher die Verschlusskappe der Co2-Druckgaspatrone 20 durchsticht und somit zerstört. Diese Technik ist aus dem Bereich der Schwimmwesten wohlbekannt und muss hier nicht im Detail erläutert werden. Zur Unterbringung in der später beschriebenen Tasche 30 wird der Schwimmkörper 10 vorzugsweise in Y-Richtung ziehharmonikaartig gefaltet.
It is first discussed the float:
  • The float is elongated, that is, its length in the y-direction is greater than its width in the x-direction. The dimensions are (including edges) preferably as follows: length about 70 cm, width about 20 cm, so that the inflated float encloses a volume of about 9 liters. The float may consist of a foil-like material or of tissue. Firmly and tightly connected to the floating body is the coupling member 12, in which said compressed gas cartridge 20 can be screwed (in FIG. 1 the screwed state is shown). As Druckgaspatrone can in particular a commercial small CO 2 -Druckgaspatrone, as used for example in home beer dispensers serve. At rest, the cap of the Co 2 -ruckgaspatrone is closed, so that the gas path between the Co 2 -Druckgaspatrone 20 and the interior of the float 10 is blocked. There is a pull cord 26 is provided, which upon application of a corresponding tensile stress, an actuating element, which is a lever 14 in the embodiment shown, pivots, whereby this a mandrel in the coupling member 12 actuated, which pierces the cap of the Co 2 -Druckgaspatrone 20 and thus destroyed. This technique is well known in the field of lifejackets and need not be explained in detail here. For accommodation in the pocket 30 described later, the float 10 is preferably accordion-folded in the Y direction.

Die das Zugelement bildende Zugschnur 26 ist im gezeigten Ausführungsbeispiel ein Endabschnitt einer Schnur, welche sich zunächt durch eine erste Bohrung 70a, welche sich im Wesentlichen in der Mitte des Sicherungssplints 70 befindet, erstreckt. Von dieser ersten Bohrung 70a erstreckt sich die Schnur durch weitere Bohrungen (im gezeigten Ausführungsbeispiel zwei Stück 70b, 70c) und liegt am einen Ende des Sicherungssplints in Schlaufen vor, welche ein Griffelement 72 tragen. Die Schlaufen der Schnur, welche das Griffelement tragen, bilden eine biegeschlaffe Verbindung 74, welche den Sicherungssplint 70 mit dem Griffelement 72 verbinden. Das Vorsehen einer solchen biegeschlaffen Verbindung 74 ist sehr vorteilhaft, da ein starr hervorstehendes Griffelement zum einen leicht beschädigt werden könnte und zum anderen eine Verletzungsgefahr darstellen würde. Die Schnur kann mit zusätzlichen Mitteln, wie beispielsweise einem Schrumpfschlauch, am Sicherungssplint gehalten sein, dies ist der Übersichtlichkeit halber jedoch nicht dargestellt. Es ist zwar zu bevorzugen, dass Zugschnur 26 und biegeschlaffe Verbindung 74 jeweils Abschnitte einer gemeinsamen Schnur sind, zwingend ist es jedoch nicht. Im Griffelement 72 kann eine Signalvorrichtung in Form eines batteriebetriebenen Lichtes und/oder in Form einer Signalpfeife angeordnet sein (nicht dargestellt).In the embodiment shown, the pull cord 26 forming the tension element is an end section of a cord which extends at first through a first bore 70a, which is located substantially in the middle of the securing pin 70. From this first bore 70a, the cord extends through further holes (in the embodiment shown two pieces 70b, 70c) and is present at one end of the Sicherungssplints in loops, which carry a handle member 72. The loops of the cord, which carry the handle member, form a pliable connection 74, which connect the Sicherungssplint 70 with the handle member 72. The provision of such a limp connection 74 is very advantageous because a rigid protruding handle element could be easily damaged on the one hand and on the other hand would constitute a risk of injury. The cord can be held with additional means, such as a heat shrink tubing, on Sicherungssplint, but this is not shown for clarity. Although it is preferable that pull cord 26 and flexible connection 74 are each sections of a common cord, but it is not mandatory. In the grip element 72 may be arranged a signaling device in the form of a battery-powered light and / or in the form of a whistle (not shown).

Es wird nun die Tasche 30 beschrieben:

  • Die Tasche weist vier Abschnitte auf, nämlich eine erste (hintere) Wand 32, eine zweite (vordere) Wand 34, eine Klappe 44 und ein im Wesentlichen V-förmiges Verbindungselement 42. Erste Wand 32, zweite Wand 34 und Klappe 44 können grundsätzlich aus einem Zuschnitt gefertigt sein. Es ist jedoch auch möglich, für jeden Abschnitt einen separaten Zuschnitt zu verwenden und diese Zuschnitte miteinander zu verbinden, insbesondere miteinander zu vernähen. Erste Wand 32 und zweite Wand 34 umschließen einen Aufnahmeraum und sind hierbei entlang eines Bodens 36 und entlang einer Seite, welche hier als zweite Seite 40 bezeichnet wird, unmittelbar miteinander verbunden. Weiterhin sind erste und zweite Wand über eine erste Seite 38 miteinander verbunden. Diese erste Seite 38 wird von dem bereits erwähnten Verbindungselement 42 gebildet, welches mit der ersten Wand 32 und der zweiten Wand 34 verbunden ist. Es ist somit eine Öffnung O gebildet, welche sich von der ersten Seite 38 zur zweiten Seite 40 erstreckt und dem Boden 36 gegenüberliegt. Die Klappe 44 erstreckt sich von der Oberkante der ersten Wand 32. Am Verbindungselement 42 ist ein Druckknopf 50 und ein Gegendruckknopf 52 befestigt, und zwar derart, dass ihre wirksamen Flächen im in Figur 1 gezeigten Zustand, d. h., wenn das Verbindungselement 42 nach außen geklappt ist, nach außen zeigen. Druckknopf 50 und Gegendruckknopf 52 befinden sich hierbei jeweils in der Nähe der Oberkante der ersten Wand 32 bzw. der zweiten Wand 34. Im in Figur 1 gezeigten Zustand liegt somit eine aufgefaltete, vergrößerte erste Seite 38 und eine Öffnung O mit einem Öffnungswinkel von mehr als 0° vor. Wird das Verbindungselement 42 nach innen (also in Pfeilrichtung) gefaltet und werden Druck- und Gegendruckknopf miteinander verbunden, so wird die erste Seite nahezu zu einer Linie verkleinert, entsprechend der zweiten Seite 40. Auf der Innenseite der zweiten Wand 34 ist ein Klettelement (nicht dargstellt) und auf der Außenseite der Klappe 44 ist ein Gegenklettelement 46 befestigt. An der Außenseite der ersten Wand 32 ist ein Befestigungsgurt 60 gehalten. An den vorderen Enden dieses Gurtes 60 befinden sich eine Schließe und eine Gegenschließe (nicht dargestellt), insbesondere aus Kunststoff, wie sie beispielsweise bei Rucksäcken häufig verwendet werden. Somit kann die Tasche mit Hilfe des Gurtes insbesondere um die Hüfte getragen werden.
The bag 30 will now be described:
  • The pocket has four sections, namely a first (rear) wall 32, a second (front) wall 34, a flap 44, and a substantially V-shaped connecting element 42. The first wall 32, second wall 34, and flap 44 may be basically formed be made a blank. However, it is also possible to use a separate blank for each section and to connect these blanks together, in particular to sew together. First wall 32 and second wall 34 enclose a receiving space and are in this case along a bottom 36 and along a side, which is referred to here as the second side 40, directly connected to each other. Furthermore, first and second walls are connected to one another via a first side 38. This first side 38 is formed by the already mentioned connecting element 42, which is connected to the first wall 32 and the second wall 34. It is thus formed an opening O, which extends from the first side 38 to the second side 40 and the bottom 36 opposite. The flap 44 extends from the upper edge of the first wall 32. On the connecting element 42, a push button 50 and a back button 52 is attached, in such a way that their effective areas in the in FIG. 1 shown state, ie, when the connecting element 42 is folded outward, facing outward. Push button 50 and back button 52 are in this case each near the top edge of the first wall 32 and the second wall 34. Im in FIG. 1 Thus shown state is a folded, enlarged first side 38 and an opening O with an opening angle of more than 0 ° before. If the connecting element 42 is folded inwards (ie in the direction of the arrow) and pressure and counter-pressure button are connected to each other, the first page is almost reduced to a line, corresponding to the second side 40. On the inside of the second wall 34 is a Velcro element (not dargstellt) and on the outside of the flap 44 a Gegenklettelement 46 is attached. On the outside of the first wall 32, a fastening strap 60 is held. At the front ends of this strap 60 are a buckle and a mating buckle (not shown), in particular of plastic, as they are commonly used for example in backpacks. Thus, the bag can be worn with the help of the belt, especially around the waist.

Von den Oberkanten der beiden Wände 32, 34, also den Kanten, welche benachbart zur Öffnung O sind, erstrecken sich jeweils Ösen, wobei die Ösen, welche sich von der ersten Wand 32 erstrecken, als erste Ösen 33a bis 33c und die Ösen, welche sich von der zweiten Wand 34 erstrecken, als zweite Ösen 35a und 35b bezeichnet werden. Im gezeigten Ausführungsbeispiel erstrecken sich von der ersten Wand 32 drei Ösen und von der zweiten Wand 34 zwei Ösen. Grundsätzlich ist es notwendig, dass sich von einer Wand wenigstens eine Öse und der anderen Wand wenigstens zwei Ösen erstrecken, wobei eine ungerade Anzahl von Ösen bevorzugt ist. Im gezeigten Ausführungsbeispiel ist die erste (hintere) Wand die Wand, welche mehr Ösen trägt als die andere Wand (hier also die zweite, vordere Wand) dies könnte jedoch genau umgekehrt sein. Wie man später insbesondere mit Bezug auf die Figuren 3 bis 8 noch sehen wird, sind die Ösen derart versetzt angeordnet, dass sie beim Zueinanderschwenken der Ösen in einer Reihe liegen, also eine Art "Reißverschluss" bilden. Das heißt, dass jede zweite Öse dann zwischen zwei ersten Ösen liegt, dass die mittlere erste Öse (die Öse 33b) zwischen den beiden zweiten Ösen liegt, und dass die am Rand liegenden ersten Ösen 33a und 33c jeweils zu einer zweiten Öse benachbart sind. Sämtliche Ösen sind als umgenähte Gewebestreifen, also als Schlaufen, ausgebildet.From the upper edges of the two walls 32, 34, that is, the edges which are adjacent to the opening O, respectively eyelets extend, the eyelets extending from the first wall 32, as first eyelets 33a to 33c and the eyelets, which extending from the second wall 34, are referred to as second eyelets 35a and 35b. In the exemplary embodiment shown, three eyelets extend from the first wall 32 and two eyelets from the second wall 34. Basically, it is necessary that at least one eyelet and the wall of a wall another wall at least two eyelets, with an odd number of eyelets is preferred. In the illustrated embodiment, the first (rear) wall is the wall, which carries more eyelets than the other wall (here, the second, front wall) but this could be exactly the opposite. As will be discussed later in particular with reference to the FIGS. 3 to 8 will see, the eyelets are arranged offset so that they are in the pivoting of the eyelets in a row, so form a kind of "zipper". That is, every other eyelet then lies between two first eyelets, that the middle first eyelet (the eyelet 33b) lies between the two second eyelets, and that the marginal first eyelets 33a and 33c are adjacent to a second eyelet respectively. All eyelets are designed as re-sewn fabric strips, so as loops.

Die Überführung von dem in Figur 1 gezeigten Zustand in den in Figur 6 gezeigten Benutzungszustand (auch als Ruhezustand bezeichnet), in welchem das Koppelglied 12 in seinem Ausgangszustand vorliegt, geschieht wie folgt: Der nicht aufgeblasene Schwimmkörper 10 wird in y-Richtung gerollt oder vorzugsweise gefaltet und anschließend ins Innere der Tasche 30, also zwischen vordere Wand 32 und hintere Wand 34 eingebracht. Je nach konkreter geometrischer Ausgestaltung kann hierbei auch noch eine zweite Faltung in x-Richtung notwendig sein. Nun wird das Verbindungselement 42 nach innen gefaltet und Druckknopf 50 und Gegendruckknopf 52 werden aneinander befestigt, so dass sich die erste Seite 38 in einem Zustand mit geringer Tiefe befindet. Anschließend wird die Klappe eingesteckt (Fig. 4), so dass sich diese zwischen dem Paket des Schwimmkörpers und der zweiten Wand befindet, so dass Klettelement und Gegenklettelement miteinander in Eingriff kommen (Fig. 5). Die beiden letztgenannten Schritte können auch in umgekehrter Reihenfolge durchgeführt werden. Abschließend wird der Sicherungssplint 70 durch die Ösen gesteckt, bis der in Figur 6 gezeigte Zustand vorliegt. Aufgrund der Tatsache, dass die Zugschnur 26 in der Mitte des Sicherungssplintes mit diesem verbunden ist, wird die Zugschnur mit in die Ösen eingezogen, so dass sie von außen nicht zugänglich ist und insbesondere nirgends hängen bleiben kann. Die Länge der Zugschnur ist so bemessen, dass sie beim Einschieben des Sicherungssplints 70 vollständig eingezogen wird, jedoch erst nach vollständigem Herausziehen des Sicherungssplints aus sämtlichen Ösen unter Zugspannung kommen kann. Diese Geometrie kann man sehr gut den Figuren 7 und 8 entnehmen.The transfer of the in FIG. 1 shown state in the in FIG. 6 The state of use (also referred to as idle state) in which the coupling member 12 is in its initial state is as follows: The non-inflated float 10 is rolled or preferably folded in the y direction and then into the interior of the pocket 30, ie between the front wall 32 and rear wall 34 introduced. Depending on the specific geometric configuration, a second convolution in the x direction may also be necessary here. Now, the connecting member 42 is folded inwardly and push button 50 and back button 52 are attached to each other, so that the first side 38 is in a state of shallow depth. Then the flap is inserted ( Fig. 4 ), so that it is between the package of the floating body and the second wall, so that the Velcro element and Gegenklettelement come into engagement ( Fig. 5 ). The latter two steps can also be carried out in reverse order. Finally, the safety pin 70 is inserted through the eyelets until the in FIG. 6 shown state is present. Due to the fact that the pull cord 26 is connected in the center of the split pin with this, the pull cord is pulled into the eyelets, so that it is not accessible from the outside and in particular can not get stuck anywhere. The length of the pull cord is dimensioned so that it is fully retracted when inserting the Sicherungssplints 70, however only after complete removal of the Sicherungssplints from all eyes under tension can come. This geometry can be used very well FIGS. 7 and 8 remove.

Bei Betätigung der Überlebenshilfe wird der Sicherungssplint 70 mittels des Griffelements 72 in einer linearen Zugbewegung aus den Ösen herausgezogen. Am Ende dieser Zugbewegung kommt das Zugseil unter Zugspannung und betätigt den Hebel 14 (Figur 8). Wird die Zuschnur 26 (also das Zugelement) wie dargestellt, im Wesentlichen in der Mitte des Sicherungssplintes mit diesem verbunden, so hat dies den Vorteil, dass ein minimaler Betätigungsweg realisiert werden kann. Zu dem Zeitpunkt, zu dem die Zugschnur 26 unter Zugspannung kommt, ist die Außenseite der Klappe 44 aufgrund der Klettverbindung noch mit der Innenseite der zweiten Wand 34 verbunden, wodurch der Schwimmkörper daran gehindert wird, aus der Tasche 30 herausgezogen zu werden, bevor das Betätigungselement des Koppelgliedes (also der Hebel 14) durch die Zugschnur betätigt wurde. Somit hat die Klappe 44 nicht nur eine zusätzliche Schutzfunktion, sondern spielt auch eine wichtige Rolle beim Auslöseprozess. Die lösbare Verbindung zwischen der Klappe und der zweiten Wand durch einen Klettverschluss zu realisieren, ist eine bevorzugte Möglichkeit, jedoch wäre auch der Einsatz eines anderen Verschlussmittels, welches sich bei einer definierten Kraft öffnet, möglich. Als Beispiel sei hier ein Druckknopf-Paar genannt.Upon actuation of the survival aid, the securing pin 70 is pulled out of the eyes by means of the grip element 72 in a linear pulling movement. At the end of this pulling movement, the traction cable comes under tension and actuates the lever 14 (FIG. FIG. 8 ). If the Zuschnur 26 (ie, the tension element) as shown, connected substantially in the middle of the Sicherungssplintes with this, this has the advantage that a minimal actuation path can be realized. At the time the pull cord 26 is tensioned, the outside of the flap 44 is still connected to the inside of the second wall 34 due to the hook and loop connection, preventing the float from being pulled out of the pocket 30 before the actuator of the coupling member (ie, the lever 14) was actuated by the pull cord. Thus, the flap 44 not only has an additional protective function, but also plays an important role in the triggering process. To realize the detachable connection between the flap and the second wall by means of a hook-and-loop fastener is a preferred possibility, but the use of another closure means which opens with a defined force would also be possible. As an example, here's a push-button pair called.

Bei seiner Entfaltung öffnet der Schwimmkörper die Klettverbindung zwischen Klappe und zweiter Wand 34 und die durch Druckknopf und Gegendruckknopf gebildete Verbindung der ersten Seite 38, welche sich daraufhin auffaltet und somit den Öffnungswinkel der Öffnung vergrößert, wie dies in der DE 20 2012 007 334 U1 beschrieben ist. Hierdurch nimmt der Längsschnitt der Tasche die Form eines schiefen Trapezes an, das heißt, die Tasche verbreitert sich nach oben und der Schwimmkörper kann sich ungehindert nach oben entfalten. Der sich nun aufblasende Schwimmkörper 10 tritt dann vollständig aus der Tasche aus, wird jedoch durch die Verbindungsleine 62 an dieser und somit an der Person, die die Tasche trägt, gehalten, so dass diese den Schwimmkörper 10 unmittelbar zur Verfügung hat.When deployed, the float opens the Velcro connection between the flap and second wall 34 and the connection formed by the push button and back button of the first page 38, which then unfolds and thus increases the opening angle of the opening, as shown in the DE 20 2012 007 334 U1 is described. As a result, the longitudinal section of the bag takes the form of an oblique trapezium, that is, the bag widens up and the float can unfold unhindered upwards. The now inflating float 10 then exits completely from the bag, but is held by the connecting line 62 to this and thus to the person who wears the bag, so that it has the float 10 directly available.

BezugszeichenlisteLIST OF REFERENCE NUMBERS

1010
Schwimmkörperfloat
1212
Koppelgliedcoupling member
1414
Hebellever
2020
DruckgaspatroneCompressed gas cartridge
2626
Zugschnurdrawstring
3030
Taschebag
3232
erste Wandfirst wall
33a-c33a-c
erste Ösefirst eyelet
3434
zweite Wandsecond wall
35a-c35a-c
zweite Ösesecond eyelet
3636
Bodenground
3838
erste Seitefirst page
4040
zweite Seitesecond page
4242
Verbindungselementconnecting element
4444
Klappeflap
4646
KlettelementVelcro
5050
Druckknopfpush-button
5252
GegendruckknopfAgainst pushbutton
6060
Befestigungsgurtfastening strap
6262
Verbindungsleinebridle
7070
Sicherungssplintcotter
70a-c70a-c
Bohrungdrilling
7272
Griffelementhandle element
7474
biegeschlaffe Verbindungpliable connection

Claims (15)

  1. Survival aid, in particular for swimmers and those practising water sports, comprising
    an elongate inflatable floating body (10),
    a compressed gas cartridge (20) which can be coupled to the floating body (10) by means of a coupling member (12), the gas path from the compressed gas cartridge (20) to the inner space of the floating body (10) being blocked in an initial state and being unblocked when an actuating element of the coupling member (12) is actuated, and the actuating element being connected to the first end of a flexible pull element such that, as a result of a tensile stress in the flexible pull element, the gas path between the compressed gas cartridge (20) coupled to the floating body (10) and the inner space of the floating body (10) is unblocked,
    a bag (30) into which the floating body (10) can be folded up and/or rolled up when not inflated,
    the bag (30) having a first wall (32), a second wall (34), a base (36) connecting the first and second walls, at least one first side (38) which extends from the base (36) and connects the first and second walls, and an opening (O) opposite the base,
    characterised in that
    at least two spaced apart first looped tabs (33a-33c) extend from the upper edge of the first wall (32) which is opposite the base (36) and at least one second looped tab (35a, 35b) extends from the upper edge of the second wall (34) which is opposite the base in such a way that it is positioned between the two first looped tabs (33a-33c) when the looped tabs are pivoted towards one another,
    in that a securing pin (70) is provided and can be inserted into the looped tabs in such a way that it extends through the looped tabs when the survival aid is in the idle state, and
    in that the pull element extends from the actuating element to the securing pin, to which it is coupled in a tension-proof manner.
  2. Survival aid according to claim 1, characterised in that the opening angle of the opening (O) is larger than 0° and preferably larger than 15° at least when the floating body is expanding.
  3. Survival aid according to claim 2, characterised in that the first side (38) can be stretched, folded or opened at least in the region adjacent to the opening (O), such that the opening angle of the opening (O) can be increased.
  4. Survival aid according to claim 3, characterised in that reversible closure means are provided, by means of which the at least one side (38) can be closed, the reversible closure means being designed to open when the floating body folded up/rolled up in the bag is inflated by the gas cartridge.
  5. Survival aid according to claim 4, characterised in that the closure means are designed as at least one pair of press studs (50, 52).
  6. Survival aid according to any of claims 2 to 5, characterised in that the first side (38) is designed as a connecting element (42) which connects the first and second walls.
  7. Survival aid according to any of the preceding claims, characterised in that a cover (44) extends from the first wall (32) and can be used to close the opening (O).
  8. Survival aid according to claim 6, characterised in that at least one closure element is provided on the cover (44) and at least one mating closure element is provided on the inner side of the second wall (34).
  9. Survival aid according to claim 8, characterised in that the closure element and the mating closure element form a hook-and-loop fastener.
  10. Survival aid according to any of the preceding claims, characterised in that the front wall (32) and the rear wall (34) make direct contact at least at the base (36).
  11. Survival aid according to any of the preceding claims, characterised in that the pull element is connected to the securing pin (70) substantially in the centre thereof.
  12. Survival aid according to any of the preceding claims, characterised in that the pull element is connected to the securing pin (70) by means of a hole (70a) in the securing pin through which the pull element extends.
  13. Survival aid according to any of the preceding claims, characterised in that a grip element (72) is coupled to an end of the securing pin by means of a flexible connection (74).
  14. Survival aid according to claim 13, characterised in that the pull element and the flexible connection form portions of a common cord.
  15. Survival aid according to any of the preceding claims, characterised in that three first looped tabs and two second looped tabs are provided.
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