EP3286072A1 - Diving mask provided with a telecommunications device - Google Patents
Diving mask provided with a telecommunications deviceInfo
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- EP3286072A1 EP3286072A1 EP16723417.8A EP16723417A EP3286072A1 EP 3286072 A1 EP3286072 A1 EP 3286072A1 EP 16723417 A EP16723417 A EP 16723417A EP 3286072 A1 EP3286072 A1 EP 3286072A1
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Definitions
- the present invention relates to the field of diving masks, including masks used for underwater hiking, also called PMT (Palmes-Mask-Tuba), in English “snorkeling”.
- PMT Palmes-Mask-Tuba
- the underwater hiker is equipped with a mask for vision, and a snorkel for breathing.
- the tuba consists of a tube whose lower end is provided with a mouth portion which is housed in the mouth of the user, and an upper end for both the admission of fresh air and Exhaled air exhaust.
- document FR 2 720 050 proposes a diving mask for breathing through the nose and mouth.
- Such a diving mask comprises:
- a flexible skirt having a partition defining an upper chamber for the vision of a lower chamber for breathing, the partition being arranged to bear above the nose of the user so that the mouth and nose of the in the lower chamber, while the user's eyes are in the upper chamber,
- a breathing tube having a proximal end for binding the breathing tube to the frame, and a distal end opposite the proximal end, the breathing tube having at least one channel fluidly connected to the lower chamber.
- the document FR 2 720 050 further provides that the lower part of the visor of the mask has a slightly finer honeycomb wall in order to fulfill the function of a membrane and allow the passage of sounds in the water. Such an arrangement does not, however, make it possible to communicate with other underwater hikers several meters away, or with a person staying on the shore, while having their heads underwater.
- An object of the present invention is to provide a diving mask of the aforementioned type, for communicating comfortably with other remote underwater hikers.
- the mask further comprises a telecommunication device which is mounted at least in part to the breathing tube.
- breathing tube is meant in particular, but not exclusively, a tuba having an open distal end.
- the breathing tube may also be a tube connected to a source of compressed air.
- the breathing tube preferably extends from an upper part of the frame.
- said breathing tube extends from a lower part of the frame or the visor.
- the diving mask according to the invention comprises several breathing tubes.
- telecommunication device an electronic device that makes it possible to transmit and / or receive a signal, such as a radio signal or ultrasound.
- the telecommunication device uses a wireless communication technology.
- the telecommunication device uses "Bluetooth®” technology, which is also known, particularly in the field of computing.
- the telecommunication device is an ultrasound technology that makes it possible to communicate underwater.
- the telecommunication device implements both the "Bluetooth®” technology and the ultrasound technology, in order to substantially improve the listening quality of the mask when the user is completely immersed.
- the telecommunication device is arranged to allow communication with several users at the same time.
- An advantage of the invention is that underwater hikers, provided with masks according to the invention, can communicate with each other remotely, which has the effect of creating moments of pleasure and sharing during the webbed hike.
- Another advantage of the invention is that it makes it possible to practice underwater hiking with a child in a secure manner, the child remaining in permanent communication with the adult, regardless of its location in the water.
- the invention also finds an advantageous application in the coaching of underwater hikers, the instructor can easily give instructions to a group of hikers.
- the hiker equipped with the diving mask according to the invention can also keep in touch and communicate with a person who has remained on the shore or on a boat.
- the telecommunication device is mounted at least in part to the breathing tube.
- mounted is meant that the telecommunication device is fixed at least partly to the breathing tube, detachably or not.
- the telecommunication device is housed in the breathing tube during the manufacture of said tube.
- This arrangement is advantageous because it avoids cluttering the mask area in front of the mouth of the user.
- the telecommunication device is disposed near the surface of the water, which facilitates the transmission and reception of the radio signal.
- Another advantage of the invention is that the telecommunication device picks up the sounds emitted by the user through the breathing tube, whereupon it is not necessary to place a microphone near the mouth of the user. the user.
- At least a part, the first part, of the telecommunication device is disposed at the proximal end of the breathing tube.
- proximal end is meant that of the two ends of the breathing tube which is closest to the frame of the mask.
- Another advantage is to be able to place some components, such as a microphone, closer to the user.
- the telecommunication device is housed in a housing which is mounted with the breathing tube, for example by clipping, or any other detachable fastening means.
- the first part comprises a microphone and / or a loudspeaker.
- the proximal arrangement of the microphone it more easily captures sound waves that come from the mouth of the user and move in the breathing tube.
- the first part includes a microphone that opens into the channel.
- a proximal arrangement of the loudspeaker makes it possible to ensure listening comfort.
- At least a part, the second part, of the telecommunication device is disposed at the distal end of the breathing tube.
- distal end is meant the end of the breathing tube which is opposite to the proximal end. It is therefore the end of the breathing tube which is distant from the frame and which is generally emerged when the breathing tube is a tuba.
- the second part comprises an antenna.
- the antenna which promotes the transmission and reception of radio signals.
- the second part further comprises transmitting and / or receiving modules for transmitting and / or receiving the radio signals.
- At least a part, the third part, of the telecommunication device is mounted to the frame.
- the third part can also be mounted to the visor.
- the third part is integrated in the frame or the visor, and is electrically connected to the first part and / or the second part of the telecommunication device. Still preferably, when the third portion is present, the breathing tube forms a single piece with the frame or the visor.
- the third part comprises at least one control button of the telecommunication device.
- the button can be an on / off button, or a button for adjusting the sound volume.
- the third part preferably includes several buttons, and control members associated with said buttons for controlling the telecommunication device.
- the third part comprises at least one loudspeaker that can be integrated into the frame or the visor.
- the speaker is connected to the frame by a connecting arm, and this in order to place the speaker closer to one of the ears of the user.
- a second speaker preferably connected to the frame by another link arm so that the second speaker is disposed near the other ear of the user.
- the telecommunication device comprises at least one speaker remote from the body of the breathing tube so as to be placed near at least one of the ears of the user.
- the telecommunication device comprises a - preferably two - remote speaker consisting of an ear-canal earphone connected to the breathing tube by a flexible cable which is preferably, but not exclusively, detachable from the breathing tube. breathing.
- the breathing tube forms a single piece with the frame.
- the breathing tube is not detachable from the frame or the visor. If necessary, it makes it easy to pass cables to connect the first or second part of the telecommunications device mounted to the breathing tube with the third part of the telecommunications device mounted to the frame or the visor.
- the breathing tube preferably extends, but not exclusively, from an upper part of the frame, and the telecommunication device comprises an antenna disposed in the lower part of the frame. Still preferably, this antenna disposed in lower part of the frame is an ultrasonic antenna configured to transmit and / or receive ultrasound. As the lower part of the frame is most often immersed, the ultrasonic antenna is also immersed, which ensures the emission and reception of ultrasound by the telecommunication device.
- the breathing tube is detachable from the frame, and wherein the breathing tube comprises the telecommunication device.
- the entire telecommunication device is preferably integrated in the breathing tube.
- the antenna is disposed at the distal end of the breathing tube.
- said dive mask further comprises a removable connector arranged to be mounted to the breathing tube and to the frame, so that the removable connector, when mounted to the breathing tube and to the frame, forms a fluid connection at least between the lower chamber and the channel of the breathing tube, the removable connection being detachable from the frame and the breathing tube, and wherein the removable connection comprises the telecommunication device.
- This removable connection thus constitutes an intermediate piece that fits between the frame of the mask and the breathing tube. It is understood that when the removable connector is mounted to the breathing tube, the telecommunication device is also mounted to the breathing tube, according to the invention.
- the removable connection ensures the passage of air between at least the lower chamber and the breathing tube.
- the telecommunication device comprises a loudspeaker housed in the removable connection.
- the telecommunication device comprises at least one remote speaker which is arranged to be arranged facing one of the ears of the user.
- An interest is to improve the quality of listening by placing the speaker as close to the user's ear.
- the frame includes a fastener for holding the remote speaker.
- the removable connection comprises a connecting arm carrying the remote speaker, the connecting arm extending along a lateral side of the diving mask.
- the connecting arm has the same curvature as the lateral side of the mask and borders the frame so as not to oppose hydrodynamic resistance.
- the telecommunication device comprises a - preferably two - remote speaker consisting of an ear-canal earphone connected to the removable connector by a flexible cable which is preferably, but not exclusively, detachable from the removable connector.
- the telecommunication device comprises an antenna which is disposed in a junction element configured to extend along the breathing tube, said junction element having an end arranged to be attached to the distal end of the breathing tube. breathing.
- the connecting element comprises an electrical connection wire connecting the antenna to the other electronic components of the telecommunication device arranged in the removable connection.
- the breathing tube comprises a fixing member
- the frame comprises a fixing device arranged to be releasably fixed to the fixing member of the breathing tube so as to form a tight connection between the tube of breathing and the frame
- the removable connection comprises a first fixing portion arranged to be releasably attached to the fixing member of the breathing tube, and a second fixing portion arranged to be releasably fixed with the frame fixing device, so as to form a first sealed connection between the breathing tube and the removable connector, and a second sealed connection between the frame and the removable coupling.
- the breathing tube can be connected directly to the frame of the diving mask when the removable connector is detached, whereby the diving mask according to the invention can also be used without the telecommunication device.
- the partition has at least one passage to allow an inspired air flow directed from the upper chamber to the lower chamber during a phase of inspiration of the user, and in which the breathing tube has a inspired air intake channel and at least a first exhaled air outlet channel, so that when said breathing tube is fluidly connected with the frame, the inspired air intake channel is fluidly connected with the upper chamber, while the first exhaled air outlet channel is fluidly connected with the lower chamber.
- Such an arrangement allows to evacuate moisture out of the upper chamber, whereby it is advantageously avoided the appearance of steam on the inner wall of the visor.
- the removable coupling comprises an inspired air intake duct and at least a first expired air exhaust duct, and, when the removable coupling, the breathing tube and the frame are mounted together, the air intake duct inspired by the removable connector fluidly connects the air intake channel inspired from the breathing tube to the upper chamber, while the first exhaust air duct exhaled from the fitting detachably connects the lower chamber to the first exhaled air outlet channel.
- the invention furthermore relates to a detachable coupling of a diving mask according to the invention, said coupling comprising at least one duct, in which, when the removable coupling is attached to the diving mask, the duct fluidically connects the tube of breathing in the lower chamber, and the removable connector comprises a telecommunication device.
- the removable coupling is advantageously that of the third embodiment of the diving mask.
- the invention relates to a removable breathing tube of a diving mask according to the second embodiment of the invention, the breathing tube comprising a fixing part for its removable attachment to the frame of the mask, and a device for telecommunication.
- the telecommunication device of the removable connection and the removable breathing tube has the technical characteristics defined above.
- FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a diving mask according to the first embodiment of the invention, in which the tube of breathing is a snorkel that extends from the lower part of the frame;
- Figures 2A and 2B illustrate a variant of the mask of Figure 1, the snorkel extending from the top of the frame;
- FIG. 3 shows a variant of the mask of FIG. 2A, in which the loudspeaker and control buttons are offset on a lateral edge of the mask;
- FIGS. 4A and 4B illustrate a variant of the first embodiment in which the mask comprises an ultrasonic antenna arranged in the lower part of the frame;
- FIG. 5 illustrates a diving mask according to a second embodiment of the invention
- FIGS. 6A to 6C illustrate a breathing tube according to the invention integrating a telecommunication device for the diving mask of FIG. 5;
- Figure 7 is a variant of the removable breathing tube of Figure 6B;
- Figure 8 is a perspective view of a diving mask according to the third embodiment of the invention.
- FIG. 9 is an exploded view of the diving mask of FIG.
- Figure 10 is a rear view of the flexible skirt of the mask of Figure 8.
- Figure 11 is a top view of the flexible skirt of Figure 10;
- Figure 12 is a front view of the flexible skirt of Figure 11 assembled with the frame;
- Figure 13 shows the breathing tube of the mask of Figure 8, seen from its lower end
- Figure 14 is a top view of the flexible skirt assembled with the frame
- Figure 15 is a detail view of the connection of the top sleeve of the flexible skirt of Figure 11 with the top fitting of the frame;
- Figure 16 is a rear view of the mask of Figure 8, without the strap attachment;
- FIGS. 17A and 17B are detailed views of the connection of the first sleeve of the flexible skirt with the first lateral connection of the frame;
- FIG. 18 is an exploded view of the upper part of the breathing tube of the mask of FIG. 8;
- FIG. 20 shows the situation in which the float closes the inlet of the breathing tube when the latter is immersed in water
- FIG. 21 is a rear view of the mask of FIG. 8, with the fastening strap;
- FIGS. 22A and 22B illustrate the telecommunication device and the removable coupling of the diving mask of FIG. 8;
- - Figure 23 illustrates a variant of the removable connector of Figure 8;
- FIGS. 25A and 25B illustrate a variant of the removable connector of FIG. 24A.
- FIGS. 26 and 27 show a microphone box configured to be mounted on a breathing tube such as that shown in FIGS. 6A to 6C.
- visor we mean the faceshield through which the user can see the objects outside the mask.
- frame means the peripheral portion of the diving mask which carries the aforementioned facial screen, the flexible skirt being preferentially attached to the frame.
- the frame can form a single piece with the visor, in which case the frame is constituted by the peripheral portion of the visor.
- the flexible skirt is preferably fixed to the frame constituted by the peripheral portion of the visor.
- the frame may also be in several parts, for example a first part forming a single piece with the visor and a second part fixed around the first part.
- the flexible skirt can be attached to the first part of the frame.
- Figure 1 there is illustrated an example of a diving mask 10 according to a first embodiment of the invention.
- This dive mask 10 comprises a frame 12 provided with a visor 18, and a flexible skirt 40 integral with the frame.
- the flexible skirt has a partition 46 which defines an upper chamber 50 for viewing a lower chamber 52 for breathing.
- the partition 46 is arranged to bear above the nose of the user so that the mouth and the nose of the user are in the lower chamber 52, while the eyes of the user are in the superior room 50.
- the diving mask 10 further comprises a breathing tube
- proximal end 20a for the connection of the breathing tube 20 to the frame 12, and a distal end 20b which is opposite to the proximal end 20a.
- the proximal end 20a of the breathing tube 20 extends from a lower portion 10a of the diving mask 10.
- the proximal end 20a of the breathing tube 20 passes through the lower part of the frame to open into the lower chamber 52.
- the proximal end of the breathing tube could pass through the lower part of the visor which is opposite the lower chamber 52.
- the breathing tube 20 extends from its proximal end along one of the lateral edges of the frame 12 to an upper portion 14 of the frame, and then extends in one direction opposite to that of the lower chamber 52.
- the distal end 20b of the breathing tube 20 is provided with orifices to allow air to enter the breathing tube.
- the breathing tube 20 comprises at least one channel 21 which is fluidly connected with the lower chamber 52 and with the orifices 23 of the distal end 20b of the breathing tube 20.
- the breathing tube is a tuba.
- the diving mask 10 further comprises a telecommunication device 500 which is mounted to the breathing tube 20.
- the telecommunication device 500 comprises a first portion 502 which is disposed at the proximal end 20a of the breathing tube.
- the first part 502 includes a microphone 504 which opens into the channel 21.
- the microphone could also open into the lower chamber 52.
- the second portion 506 of the telecommunication device is disposed at the distal end 20b of the breathing tube 20.
- the second portion 506 includes an antenna 517.
- the telecommunication device 500 further comprises a third frame-mounted portion 510, which includes a control button 512, for controlling the telecommunication device.
- the third portion 510 further includes a control member integrated in the frame 12.
- the third part of the telecommunication device further comprises a loudspeaker 514 which is integrated in the frame.
- the loudspeaker may be disposed at another location, and for example be offset from the frame while being connected by a connecting arm.
- the breathing tube 20 forms a single piece with the frame 12, the electrical connecting members, in particular the wires, which connect the first, second and third parts of the device. telecommunication are integrated in the mask without being shown in the drawing of Figure 1.
- FIGs 2A and 2B there is illustrated a diving mask 10 ', which is a variant of the diving mask 10 according to the first embodiment.
- the diving mask 10 ' differs from that of FIG. 1 in that the breathing tube 20' is connected to an upper part 12a 'of the frame 12' of the diving mask 10 '.
- the diving mask 10 ' also includes a telecommunication device 500' which has a first portion 502 'disposed at the proximal end 20a' of the breathing tube 20 '.
- the first portion 502 ' includes a microphone 504', control buttons 512 'are disposed on an upper face of the breathing tube 20', as seen in Figure 2A.
- the first part 502 'further comprises a loudspeaker 514' which is disposed on a lower face of the breathing tube 20 ', partly proximal.
- the telecommunication device 500 'further includes a second portion 506' disposed at the distal end 20b 'of the breathing tube 20' which includes an antenna 517 '.
- FIG. 3 illustrates a variant 10 "of the dive mask according to the first embodiment, the mask 10" illustrated in FIG. 3 differs from the mask 10 'of FIGS. 2A and 2B in that the loudspeaker 514 "and the control buttons 512" are mounted to the frame 12 "The first portion 502" has the microphone 504 "while the distal end 20b" of the breathing tube 20 "has the second portion 506" of the telecommunication device, which includes the antenna 517 ".
- a dive mask 10 '" according to a variant of the first embodiment of the invention is illustrated
- the dive mask 10'" also comprises a breathing tube 20 "' having a proximal end 20a "" at which the first portion 502 "'of the telecommunication device 500" "is disposed, the first portion 502"' of the telecommunication device comprises a microphone 504 "'.
- the variant of Figures 4A and 4B differs essentially from that of Figure 3 in that the antenna 517 "'is not disposed at the distal end of the breathing tube but in the lower part of the frame 12"'.
- the antenna 517 "' is an ultrasound antenna configured to transmit and receive ultrasound
- the antenna 517"' is also connected to an electronic device arranged in the mask which is adapted to transform the signal emanating from the microphone 504 "'in an ultrasonic signal
- the electronic device is also adapted to transform an ultrasonic signal received by the antenna 517"' into an audio signal which is then transmitted to the loudspeaker of the diving mask.
- the ultrasonic antenna 517 "' is disposed in a housing 509"' which protrudes downwardly from the lower end of the frame 12 ".
- the diving mask 110 illustrated in FIG. 5 comprises a frame 112 provided with a visor 118, a flexible skirt 140 fastened to the frame, the flexible skirt comprising a partition 146 defining an upper chamber 150 for the vision of a lower chamber 152 for breathing, the partition being arranged to bear above the nose of the user so that the mouth and the nose of the user are in the lower chamber, while the eyes of the user are in the superior room.
- the dive mask 110 further includes a breathing tube 120 which has a proximal end 120a for connecting the breathing tube to the frame at a distal end 120b opposite to the proximal end.
- the breathing tube 120 comprises at least one channel 121, illustrated in FIG. 6A and fluidly connected with the lower chamber 152.
- the breathing tube 120 extends from the upper part 112a of the frame 112.
- the breathing tube could extend from the lower part 112b of the frame 112.
- the breathing tube 120 is a tuba whose distal end 120b comprises openings 123 to allow air exchange with the atmosphere.
- the breathing tube 120 is detachable from the frame 112.
- the telecommunication device 1500 is disposed in the breathing tube 120.
- FIGS. 6A to 6C illustrate an exemplary embodiment of the removable breathing tube 20 according to the invention.
- This removable breathing tube has a proximal end 120a for the connection of the breathing tube 120 to the frame 112 of the dive mask of Figure 5 and a distal end 120b opposite the proximal end.
- the distal end 120b comprises the air inlet E which consists of orifices 123.
- the diving mask 110 further comprises a telecommunication device 1500 which is mounted to the breathing tube 120. More specifically, in this second embodiment, the telecommunication device 1500 is integrated with the removable breathing tube 120.
- the telecommunication device 1500 includes a first portion 1502 disposed at the proximal end 120a of the breathing tube 120, the first portion 1502 having a microphone 1504 and a speaker 1514.
- the microphone 1504 opens into the channel 121, while the The loudspeaker 1514 is arranged to direct sounds to the user's head when the breathing tube is attached to the diving mask.
- the speaker is directed to the same side of the breathing tube as that of the air inlet.
- the telecommunication device 1500 further comprises a second portion 1506 disposed at the distal end 120b of the breathing tube 120.
- This second portion 1506 includes an antenna 1517.
- the removable breathing tube 120 further comprises an electronic device comprising a transmitter module and / or a receiver module connected to the antenna 1517, the microphone 1504 and the loudspeaker 1514.
- the telecommunication device 1500 further comprises receiver / transmitter modules 1505 and 1507 which are arranged, in this example, in the body of the breathing tube 120.
- the breathing tube For its removable attachment to the frame 112 of the diving mask 110, the breathing tube comprises at its proximal end a coupling member 125.
- FIG. 7 there is illustrated a removable breathing tube 120 'in which a telecommunication device 1500' is arranged, this breathing tube 120 'being intended to be coupled to the diving mask 110 illustrated in FIG. respiration 120 'also has a proximal end 120'a and a distal end 120'b.
- the telecommunication device also comprises a first part 1502 'which comprises a loudspeaker 1514' and a microphone 1504 '.
- Control buttons 1512 ' are also disposed on the body of the breathing tube.
- the removable breathing tube 120 'further comprises a coupling member 125' for attachment to the frame of the mask.
- the breathing tube 120 'of FIG. 7 differs from that of FIGS. 6A to 6C by the fact that the second part 1506' of the telecommunication device includes not only the antenna 1517 ', but also the battery 1513' as well as the transmitter modules / Receiver 1505 'and 1507', these elements being disposed beyond the air inlet E of the breathing tube.
- the breathing tube 120 ' comprises a cover 124' which has an extension forming a housing for sealingly receiving the aforementioned electronic components of the telecommunication device 1500 '.
- the dive mask 210 illustrated in FIG. 8 comprises a frame 212 of generally oblong shape having an upper portion 212a and a lower portion 212b.
- the frame 212 is provided with a visor 218.
- the frame 212 has an upper portion 214 forming an upper strapping and a lower portion 216 constituting a lower strapping.
- the upper portions 214 and lower 216 of the frame are attached to each other to form a strapping surrounding the face of the user.
- the frame 212 surrounds the visor 218.
- This mask furthermore comprises a purge valve 217 for evacuating the water that could have entered the mask.
- the diving mask 210 further comprises a breathing tube 220 which has a proximal end 220a, in this case its lower end, which comprises a fastener 229 adapted to be connected to the upper part 212a of the frame.
- the breathing tube 220 is removable. It can be detached or unclipped from the frame 212, which reduces the size of the mask when the latter is not used.
- the breathing tube 220 further has a distal end 220b which is provided with a cage 222 permeable to air.
- the breathing tube 220 further comprises a cap 224 which cooperates with the cage 222.
- the lower portion 216 of the frame 212 comprises a first element 216 'and a second element 216 "which are fixed to each other in order to form the portion
- the frame could consist of a single piece.
- the breathing tube 220 comprises an elongated body 226 whose lower end 226a is able to engage with an extension 228 of the upper portion 214 of the frame 212 which protrudes from the upper end 212a of the frame .
- the breathing tube 220 comprises a float 230 which is movable in the cage 222, the float having an upper end 230a provided with a closure device 232.
- the float 230 is arranged such that when the breathing tube 220 is immersed in the water, the float moves so that the closure device 232, in this case a flexible membrane, closes the inlet of the breathing tube.
- the flexible skirt 240 has a generally oblong shape of substantially the same size as the frame 212 and the visor 218.
- the flexible skirt has a periphery 242 which has an upper portion which is fixed with the lower portion of the frame.
- the flexible skirt 240 further comprises a peripheral sealing lip 244 which is arranged to bear against the face of the user, so as to prevent water from entering between the face of the user and the visor.
- the flexible skirt 240 further comprises a partition 246 which is arranged to bear above the nose of the user. This partition 246 thus delimits an upper chamber 250 for viewing, a lower chamber 252 for breathing. As can be seen from FIG. 12, which illustrates the frame 212 assembled with the visor 218 and the skirt 240, the mouth and the nose of the user are in the lower chamber 252, while the eyes of the the user are in the upper chamber 250.
- the upper chamber 250 is defined by the visor, the eyes of the user, the upper wall 246a of the partition 246, and the portion of the flexible skirt that extends above the partition 246.
- the lower chamber 252 is defined by the visor 218, the mouth and the nose of the user, the lower portion 246b of the partition 246, and the portion of the flexible skirt that extends below the partition 246.
- the partition comprises a pair of passages 254 provided with non-return valves which are arranged to allow an inspired air flow directed solely from the upper chamber 250 to the lower chamber 252 during an inspiration phase of the user.
- the flexible skirt is made of silicone, and forms a single piece with the partition 246, the sealing lip 244 and the periphery 242.
- the breathing tube 220 is shown seen from its proximal end 220a.
- the breathing tube 220 comprises an inspired air intake channel 260 which extends between the proximal end 220a of the breathing tube and the distal end 220b of the breathing tube.
- This inspired air intake channel thus extends in the longitudinal direction of the body 226.
- the inspired air intake channel opens into the upper chamber.
- the breathing tube 220 further comprises two channels 221 fluidly connected with the lower chamber, namely a first expired air exhaust channel 262, which also extends in the longitudinal direction of the body 226 between the proximal end 220a and the distal end 220b of the breathing tube 220.
- This first expired air exhaust channel 262 communicates with the lower chamber 252.
- the breathing tube 220 includes a second expired air exhaust channel 264 similar to the first expired air intake channel.
- the inspired air admission channel 260 is separated from the first and second air exhaust ducts 262, 264 by two longitudinal walls 266, 268.
- the extension 228 also includes a central channel 270 arranged to communicate with the inspired air intake channel 260 when the breathing tube is fixed to the frame, and two exhalation channels 272, 274 arranged to communicate respectively with the first and second exhaled air exhaust channels 262, 264.
- the frame 212 furthermore includes an upper connector 280 which protrudes from the upper portion 214 of the frame 212.
- the flexible skirt 240 comprises, in turn, a top sleeve 282 which projects from an upper portion of the flexible skirt 240 opening into the upper chamber 250. It is noted that the top fitting 280 engages inside the top sleeve 282 to create a tight connection between these two elements.
- the arrow Fl symbolizes the flow of fresh air inspired.
- first internal duct 290 for exhaled air
- second internal duct 292 for exhaled air
- the first and second internal ducts 290, 292 may be provided in a periphery 219 of the visor 218 which borders the inner periphery of the frame 212.
- the mask may comprise a single internal conduit for exhaled air.
- the breathing tube may also include a single, inspired air intake channel.
- these first and second internal ducts are disposed on either side of a longitudinal plane P of the mask.
- This plane P is here the plane of symmetry of the mask.
- first and second internal ducts 290, 222 are identical, only the first internal duct 290 will be described.
- the latter has an upper end which corresponds to the outlet of the channel 272 illustrated in FIG. besides a lower end.
- the flexible skirt 240 further comprises a first sleeve 2100 protruding from a first lateral edge 241 of the flexible skirt 240 extending towards the upper portion 212a of the frame 212.
- the first sleeve which forms one and the same part with the flexible skirt, has a lower end 2100a opening into the lower chamber 252 and an upper end 2100b opposite the lower end, which is fluidly connected with the lower end of the first inner conduit. It is understood that the sleeve forms a pipe for exhaled air.
- the flexible skirt further comprises a second sleeve 2200, identical to the first sleeve 2100, the second sleeve 2200 protrudes from a second lateral edge 243 of the skirt 240, opposite the first lateral edge 241.
- the second sleeve has a lower end 2200a opening in the lower chamber 252 and an upper end 2200b opposite the lower end which is fluidly connected with the lower end 292b of the second inner conduit 292.
- the first internal duct 290 extends between the top of the frame and a lower end 214a of the upper portion 214 of the frame.
- the frame 212 and more specifically the lower end of the upper portion 214 of the frame 212 comprises a first lateral connection 2110 which is engaged in the second end 2100b of the first sleeve .
- the first lateral connection 2110 has ribs 2112 on its outer face 2110a, the ribs 2112 cooperate with the inner face. 2101 of the second end of the first sleeve.
- the second end of the first sleeve is flush with a lateral side 212c of the frame 212.
- the exhaled air flows successively through the first sleeve 2100, through the first inner conduit 290 and then through the first expired air exhaust channel 262.
- This outgoing air flow is illustrated by arrow F2.
- the arrow F3 illustrates the other outgoing air circuit flowing via the second sleeve 2200 and the second inner conduit 292.
- the breathing tube 220 of the mask according to the invention comprises at its upper end means for regulating the inflow and outflow of air into the breathing tube.
- the breathing tube 220 comprises a plate 2300 which is arranged in a sealed manner between the cover 224 and the upper end 226b of the body 226 of the breathing tube 220.
- This plate comprises a main orifice 2302 communicating with the inlet E of the breathing tube.
- the inlet E of the breathing tube is made through slots 223 formed in the cage 222.
- the wafer 2300 further includes an inlet port 2304 communicating with the inlet 260a of the inspired air emission channel 260.
- the wafer 2300 further comprises a first outlet port 2306 which communicates with the outlet 262a of the first exhaust channel 262.
- the wafer 2300 further includes a second output port 2308 which communicates with the outlet 264a of the second expired air exhaust channel.
- the sections of the main orifice 2302, the inlet orifice 2304 and the two outlet orifices 2306, 2308 correspond substantially to the cross sections of the inlet channel. of inspired air 260 and exhaled air exhaust channels 262, 264.
- the wafer 2300 further comprises a first non-return valve 2310 disposed opposite the first inlet orifice 2304, in order to close off said inlet orifice during an expiration phase.
- the wafer 2300 further comprises a second non-return valve 2312 disposed opposite the first outlet orifice in order to close off said first outlet orifice during an inspiration phase.
- wafer 2300 also has a third nonreturn valve 2312 which is arranged to close the second outlet orifice during an inspiration phase.
- the breathing tube 220 further comprises a fluid communication chamber 2350 into which the main orifice 2302 opens, the inlet orifice 2304, the first outlet orifice 2306 and the second outlet orifice 2308.
- the fluidic communication chamber 2350 is formed in the cover 224 which is sealingly attached to the upper end of the body 226.
- FIG. 19 the configuration of the breathing tube is illustrated during an inspiration phase. It is understood that the fresh air inspired illustrated by the arrow Fl, enters the cage 222 via the slots 223, then enters the fluid communication chamber 2350 via the main office 2302 and enters the air intake channel inspired 260 through the inlet 2304, the first non-return valve 2310 is then open to allow the flow of air to pass.
- FIG 20 there is illustrated the case in which the breathing tube is immersed in water.
- the float 230 under the action of buoyancy, rises in the cage 222 until the closure device 232 closes the main opening 2302, which has the effect of closing the inlet of the breathing tube.
- the diving mask 210 further comprises an elastic holding strap 2400 which extends between the upper portion 214 of the frame and the lower portion 216.
- the elastic strap 2400 comprises two 2402.2404 connection with the upper portion 214 and two connection points 2406, 2408 with the lower portion 216. It is then found that the elastic strap forms an "X".
- the upper portion 214 of the frame 212 also has two loops 2410, 2412 in which are engaged the ends of the two upper portions of the strap portions 2414, 2416. It is noted that the ends of these two web portions 2414, 2416 form beads. 2418, 2420 wider than the slots 2422, 2424 formed in the loops, which has the effect of ensuring the maintenance of the elastic strap 2400 to the frame.
- the diving mask 210 further comprises a telecommunication device 2500 which is also mounted to the breathing tube 220.
- the diving mask 210 comprises a removable connector 600 arranged to be mounted to the tube of breathing and frame, so that the removable connector 600, when mounted to the breathing tube and to the frame, forms a fluid connection between the lower chamber 252 and the exhalation channels 262,264 exhaled from the breathing tube and, between the upper chamber 250 and the inspired air intake channel 260.
- the detachable coupling is detachable from the frame 212 and the breathing tube 220.
- the removable connector 600 comprises the telecommunication device 2500.
- the telecommunication device 2500 comprises, in the example of FIGS. 22A and 22B, a loudspeaker 2514 which is housed in the removable connector 600.
- the telecommunication device 2500 further comprises a transmitter module 2505 of a radio signal, and a receiver module 2507 of a radio signal.
- the radio signal is a signal compliant with the "Bluetooth®" protocol, known elsewhere.
- the transmitter and receiver modules are therefore configured to transmit or receive radio signals according to this wireless transmission protocol.
- the speaker 2514 is connected to the receiver module by a wired link not shown here.
- the telecommunication device includes an antenna 2517 for receiving and transmitting radio signals. This antenna 2517 is connected to the transmitter modules 2505 and receiver 2507.
- the telecommunication device 2500 further comprises control buttons 2512 which are arranged, in this example, on the removable connector.
- the telecommunication device 2500 further comprises a microphone 2504 connected to the transmitter module 2505.
- the microphone 2504 opens into at least one of the conduits of the removable connector, preferably into the inspired air exhaust duct.
- the telecommunication device 2500 is de facto mounted to the breathing tube 220.
- the removable connector 600 is interposed between the upper portion 212a of the frame 212 and the breathing tube 220. As seen in Figure 8, the removable connector is located at the proximal end of the breathing tube 20 when these two pieces are assembled to each other. Referring to Fig. 22A, the removable connector 600 includes an inspired air intake duct 602, and first and second expired air exhaust ducts 604,606 which extend across the duct. As mentioned above, without departing from the scope of the present invention, the removable connector 600 may comprise a single conduit when the breathing tube has a single channel.
- the inspired air intake conduit 602 of the removable connector 600 fluidly connects the inspired air intake channel 260 of the breathing tube 220 to the upper chamber 250, while the first and second expired air exhaust ducts 604,606 of the removable connector 606 fluidly connect the lower chamber 252 to the first and second exhaled air exhaust channels 262,264 of the breathing tube 220.
- the removable connector 600 has a first end 600a shaped to cooperate with the proximal end 220a of the breathing tube, and a second end 600b which is shaped to cooperate with the extension 228 of the upper portion of the frame 212.
- the inspired air intake conduit 602 of the detachable coupling is fluidly connected to the central channel. 270 of the extension 228, while the first and second exhaled air exhaust ducts 604,606 are fluidly connected to the exhalation channels 272,274.
- the breathing tube 220 comprises a fixing member 229, visible in Figure 9.
- the frame 12 comprises a fixing device, here constituted by the extension 228 illustrated in Figure 14, arranged to be releasably coupled to the fixing member 229 of the breathing tube to form a tight connection between the breathing tube and the frame.
- the detachable coupling 600 further includes a first attachment portion 608, located at the first end 600a, arranged to be detachably attached to the attachment member 229 of the breathing tube 220.
- the first attachment portion 608 is shaped to to fit into the fastener 229 of the breathing tube 220.
- the removable coupling 600 comprises a second fixing portion 610 arranged to be detachably fastened to the fastening device 228 of the frame 212. As can be understood from FIGS. 14 and 24, the fastening device 228 of the frame 212 is shaped to fit inside the second fixing portion 610.
- This arrangement allows for a first sealed connection between the breathing tube 220 and the removable connector 600, and a second sealed connection between the frame and the removable connector.
- the removable connector 600 comprises a body 611 provided with a housing 612 which receives the speaker 2514, the transmitter module, the receiver module, the microphone and the antenna.
- the removable connector further comprises a battery and control buttons 512.
- FIG. 23 there is illustrated a variant of the removable coupling 600 'according to the invention.
- the removable connector 600 'of FIG. 23 differs from the removable connector 600 of FIG. 22A in that the loudspeaker 2514' is offset and is connected to the removable connector 600 'by a link arm 614' which extends Laterally with respect to the frame 212.
- the remote speaker 2514 ' is located opposite the user's ear, which substantially improves the listening quality.
- the frame 212 comprises a fixing element 219 to allow the attachment of the connecting arm 614' to the frame 212.
- This fixing element 219 shown diagrammatically in FIG. is an extension of the strapping of the mask frame. It is specified here that this remote speaker configuration can also be implemented in the first and second embodiments of the dive mask described above.
- FIGS. 24A and 24B another variant of the removable coupling 600 "according to the invention is illustrated:
- the removable coupling 600" illustrated in FIGS. 24A and 24B differs from the removable coupling 600 of FIG. 22A in that the Antenna is not disposed in the housing of the removable connector, but at the distal end 220b of the breathing tube 220 when the latter is attached to the removable connector 600 ".
- the removable coupling comprises a connecting element 616 "which projects from the body 611" of the removable coupling 600 "so as to extend along the breathing tube 220 when the latter is fixed to the removable coupling 600” .
- the junction element 616 "receives the antenna 2517 at its distal end 617". As can be understood from FIG.
- the distal end 617 "of the connecting member 616" is shaped to be attached to the distal end 220b of the breathing tube.
- the fixing is carried out in that the distal end 617 "of the connecting element is made of flexible material forms a hook whose end cooperates with the slots 223 formed in the cage 222 of the breathing tube 220.
- the telecommunication device further comprises control buttons 2512 disposed on the body 611 "of the removable coupling.
- 25A and 25B illustrate a variant of the removable coupling 600 '' according to the invention, the removable coupling 600 '' of FIGS. is offset laterally, like the variant of Figure 23.
- Figures 26 and 27 show a microphone housing 1509 configured to be mounted, for example and without limitation, on a breathing tube 120 such as that shown in Figures 6A-6C.
- the housing 1509 includes a body 1511 defining a housing in which the microphone 1504 is disposed.
- the housing further includes a face 1515 configured to cover the opening of the housing defined by the body.
- the housing 1509 comprises a damper block 1521, for example formed in a foam-type material, disposed between the microphone 1504 and the face 1515.
- the body 1511 also comprises sealing means 1519, 1519 'which comprise, for example and without limitation, two sealing lips extending annularly around the body 1511.
- Figure 27 shows the assembly of the housing 1509 on the breathing tube 120.
- the breathing tube 120 comprises a wall 127 in which is formed an orifice 129.
- the orifice 129 is formed in the wall opposite to that on which the speaker 1514 is mounted.
- the housing 1509 is mounted on the wall 127 extending through the orifice 129 so that the face 1515 is disposed inside the tube
- the sealing lips coming into contact with the two opposite faces of the wall 127. It is understood that the casing 1509 is thus housed in the thickness of material forming the wall 127.
- the casing 1509 thus makes it possible to prevent the microphone 1504 from being exposed to water, which would jeopardize its operation.
- the face 1515 has a small thickness and is formed of a silicone material.
- a sufficient volume between these elements is formed in the housing housing 1509.
- the body 1511 is formed of an elastic material such as silicone and has a thickness configured to reduce vibrations generated by the breathing tube 120; preferably, the thickness of the body 1511 is greater than that of the face 1515.
- thickness of the body 1511 denotes the thickness of the various walls constituting the body 1511.
- the body 1511 also has a face 1523 disposed outside the tube 120; for example and without limitation, the face 1523 of the body 1511 comprises an elastic material such as silicone glue, so as to participate in the sealing of the housing while contributing to the reduction of the vibrations generated by the breathing tube 120 .
- an elastic material such as silicone glue
- the presence of the damping block 1521 also contributes to the damping of the vibrations of the breathing tube 120.
- the housing 1509 receiving the microphone 1504 and mounted in the wall of the breathing tube 120 allows both to protect the microphone from moisture while filtering the mechanical vibrations emitted by the breathing tube 120.
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