EP3713839A1 - Device for preventing drowning - Google Patents

Device for preventing drowning

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EP3713839A1
EP3713839A1 EP18825749.7A EP18825749A EP3713839A1 EP 3713839 A1 EP3713839 A1 EP 3713839A1 EP 18825749 A EP18825749 A EP 18825749A EP 3713839 A1 EP3713839 A1 EP 3713839A1
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balloon
housing
circuit
opening
transmitter
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Francois Six
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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
    • 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
    • B63C9/08—Life-buoys, e.g. rings; Life-belts, jackets, suits, or the like
    • B63C9/20—Life-buoys, e.g. rings; Life-belts, jackets, suits, or the like characterised by signalling means, e.g. lights
    • 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
    • B63C2009/131—Life-buoys, e.g. rings; Life-belts, jackets, suits, or the like attachable to body member, e.g. arm, neck, head or waist specially adapted for being attachable to a single arm or wrist

Definitions

  • the invention relates to a prevention device against drowning.
  • a drowning prevention device comprising an inflatable balloon capable of forming a floating body in the inflated state, a support for said balloon, means for fixing the support to a person to be protected from drowning, a source of electrical energy carried by said support, and means for inflating the balloon.
  • Drowning prevention is a constant concern. To prevent such drowning, it is known to equip the bather with a bracelet equipped with an inflatable balloon whose inflation is triggered by the bather in distress. The disadvantage of such a device is that it does not allow the bather to obtain outside assistance. We are therefore looking for more efficient solutions.
  • Tagging solutions using a tethered balloon are known as shown in document FR 2994158 but they do not prevent drowning.
  • An object of the invention is to provide a drowning prevention device of the aforementioned type whose design allows to safely trigger an alert for an outside intervention.
  • the subject of the invention is a drowning prevention device comprising an inflatable balloon configured to form a floating body with a buoy function in an inflated state, a support for said balloon, means for fixing the support on a balloon.
  • the device comprises a geolocation module able to generate a geolocation information of the device and a transmitter of signals by wireless link, the geolocation module and the transmitter being disposed inside the balloon, the geolocation module and the transmitter forming an assembly electrically connected to the source of electrical energy disposed outside the balloon by an electric circuit comprising an opening / closing member of the circuit mounted movably between a closed position of the circuit in which the transmitter and the geolocation module are powered by said energy source and an open position of the circuit, said transmitter being capable of transmitting the geolocation information of the geolocation module on a wireless communication network in the closed position of the device. 'open close.
  • the use of the inflatable balloon configured to form an inflatable balloon buoy function in the inflated state, prevents drowning.
  • the geolocation module and the signal transmitter inside the balloon makes it possible to better protect them against damage by the surrounding water.
  • the arrangement of these elements inside the balloon allows a priori positioning out of water in the inflated state of the balloon, that is to say in case of distress, when a signal must be issued , the emission of signals can then operate in good conditions.
  • the transmission of geolocation information over a wireless communication network to a terminal or remote receiver in the closed position of the opening / closing device makes it possible to facilitate the intervention of the rescuers under conditions optimal.
  • the opening / closing member of the circuit is housed inside the balloon. Again, this arrangement increases the reliability of the device.
  • the support has the shape of a housing comprising a body and a closure cover of the body mounted movably between an open position and a closed position of the housing, said housing housing the geolocation module, the transmitter, the source of electrical energy and the opening / closing device of the circuit.
  • the opening / closing device of the circuit is configured to pass from the open position to the closed position of the circuit in the open position of the housing.
  • a signal comprising geolocation information from the device can be emitted.
  • the opening / closing member of the circuit acting as a warning switch is a contactor or a switch, such as a push button.
  • the transmitter is configured to transmit a radio frequency signal.
  • the inflation means comprise automatically actuable inflation means activated by opening the housing.
  • These inflation means with automatic actuation allow inflation of the balloon by opening the housing, that is to say at least partial separation of the cover of the body of the housing.
  • the inflation means comprise an inflation member at the mouth of the balloon.
  • the source of electrical energy is a battery housed inside a sealed compartment of the housing, this compartment being provided with a closable access opening opening outside the housing. housing.
  • the housing of the energy source outside the balloon and inside a sealed compartment of the housing whose contents are accessible from outside the housing allows easy replacement of the source of electrical energy.
  • the means for fixing the support on a person to protect affect the shape of a bracelet.
  • FIG. 1 shows a partial schematic top view of a device according to the invention, the housing cover being shown transparent to allow viewing the inside of the housing;
  • FIG. 2 shows a partial schematic side view of a device according to the invention in the closed position of the housing cover
  • FIG. 3 shows a partial schematic side view of a device according to the invention in the open position of the housing cover in the deflated state of the balloon;
  • FIG. 4 shows a partial schematic side view of a device according to the invention in the open position of the housing cover and in the inflated state of the balloon.
  • the subject of the invention is a device 1 for preventing the drowning of a bather.
  • This device 1 comprises an inflatable balloon 2 which forms a floating body serving as a buoy in the inflated state, a support 3, 9 of the balloon 2 which is here in the form of a housing 39 comprising a body 3 and a cover 9 closing the movably mounted body between an open position and a closed position of the housing.
  • the balloon 2 is fixed to the body 3 of the housing.
  • the cover 9 is here removably mounted on the body 3 of the housing and is completely separated from the body 3 of the housing in the open position of the housing. Alternatively, it could be partially separated from the body 3 of the housing in the open position of the housing.
  • the device 1 further comprises means 13 for fixing this device. box 39 on the bather to protect from drowning. In the examples shown, these fixing means 13 affect the shape of a bracelet on which the casing 39 is fixed in the manner of a watch.
  • the device 1 further comprises a source 6 of electrical energy, such as a battery, integrated in the housing 39. This source 6 of electrical energy is, in the example shown, formed by a button cell. This source of energy is housed inside a sealed compartment 7 formed in the housing. This sealed compartment 7 is provided with an opening opening outside the housing 39 to allow access to said compartment.
  • This opening of the compartment is a closable opening closed for example by a hatch. It is thus possible to easily change the battery contained in the compartment.
  • the device 1 can also be equipped with a charge indicator of the source 6 of electrical energy, in this case the battery, to ensure the proper operation of the device 1.
  • This charge indicator is for example a witness light capable of lighting when a button is requested by the bather carrying the device 1.
  • This device 1 also comprises means for inflating the balloon.
  • these inflating means comprise means 4, 12 for inflating with automatic activation activatable by opening the housing 39, that is to say in at least partial separation of the cover 9 of the body 3 of the housing 39 and inflation means 5, said manual actuation.
  • the manually operated inflating means 5 comprises an inflation member at the mouth of the balloon accessible in the open state of the casing.
  • This inflation member 5 is, for example, in the form of a cannula equipped with a closure valve, this cannula being connected at one of its ends to the balloon 2, the other end of the cannula being introduced in the mouth of the bather to protect.
  • the bather to be protected still has the possibility of inflating the balloon if necessary.
  • the automatically operating inflation means comprise a generator or a tank of pressurized gas and a link 12 connecting the generator or the tank 4 of pressurized gas to the tank 2.
  • the tank 4 of gas under pressure in this case a compressed air cartridge, is connected to the balloon 2 by a closable connection capable of passing from the closed state to the open state in position. open housing 39, that is to say when opening the housing 39.
  • the compressed gas reservoir in the form of a capsule may be equipped with a striker capable of breaking the capsule when opening the housing.
  • the inflation means may be in the form of a pressurized gas generator formed of two chemical components which, when in contact, give off a gas under pressure. Again, the bringing into contact of the components can occur during the opening of the housing.
  • the device 1 further comprises a geolocation module 111 capable of generating a geolocation information of the device 1 and a transmitter 112 of signals by wireless link.
  • the geolocation module 111 and the transmitter 112 are disposed inside the balloon 2.
  • the geolocation module 111 and the transmitter 112 form an assembly 11 electrically connected to the energy source 6 disposed outside the balloon. 2 by an electrical circuit 8 comprising a member 10 for opening / closing the circuit 8 mounted to move between a closed position of the circuit 8 in which the transmitter 112 and the geolocation module 111 are powered by said source 4 of energy and a open position of the circuit 8 in which the transmitter 112 and the geolocation module 111 are not powered.
  • Said transmitter 112 is able to transmit the geolocation information of the geolocation module 111 on a wireless communication network in the closed position of the opening / closing member 10.
  • This opening / closing member 10 of the circuit 8 is housed inside the balloon 2.
  • the box 39 houses the geolocation module 111, the transmitter 112, the source 6 of electrical energy and the member 10 opening / closing of the circuit.
  • This opening / closing member of the circuit is configured to pass from the open position to the closed position of the circuit 8 in the open position of the housing 39.
  • This opening / closing member of the circuit may be formed by a contactor or a light switch. This switch or switch is held in the open position of the circuit under the action of a pressure exerted by this housing cover in the closed position of the housing. This pressure disappears when opening the housing. In general, this organ 10 opening / closing forms an alert switch.
  • the function of the geolocation module 111 is to provide a position of the device 1 when it is powered.
  • This geolocation can be carried out by a GPS or Galileo type satellite network or by a GSM type telephone network.
  • This geolocation makes it possible to establish a geographical position of the device 1, that is to say its latitude, its longitude and possibly its altitude.
  • a geolocation module may comprise an antenna for receiving signals from satellites and a processing unit for these signals in order to generate geolocation information for an electronic circuit comprising the transmitter by means of a geolocation technique by a satellite system (commonly referred to as GNSS for "Global Navigation Satellite System").
  • GNSS Global Navigation Satellite System
  • the transmitter may comprise a transmission circuit and a control processor of the transmission circuit configured to receive the geolocation information from the geolocation module and to control the transmission of the geolocation information of the device as well as the transmission circuit. possibly an identifier of the device by the issuer.
  • the transmitter may thus comprise a transmitting antenna and a conversion stage designed to receive data and to apply to the transmitting antenna a radiofrequency signal representative of these data so as to emit this radiofrequency signal.
  • the function of the transmitter is to automatically transmit a radio-frequency warning signal when it is electrically powered following the opening of the housing cover. This warning signal can be emitted on a low-frequency and low-power communication network, which limits the power consumption drawn at the battery and to obtain a long service life.
  • the alert signal is for example a telephone call to a preprogrammed number, for example an emergency service or a contact indicated by the carrier of the device.
  • the transmitter may for example comprise a SIM card (Subscriber Identity Module) in any format that is able to allow a telephone call by a wireless telecommunications network by example by GSM network or a low-speed and long-distance cellular network of LPWAN type (Low Power Wide Area Network). Networks are currently offered by the operator SIGFOX (registered trademark) or the LORA alliance.
  • the network is a mobile type network, this type of network for exchanging a large number of data and enjoying extensive coverage. It can be a telephone network according to the GSM, GPRS, 4G or other standard.
  • the alert can be issued by a wireless Internet network or by any wireless radio-frequency link whose scope is sufficient.
  • the operation of such a device can be as follows.
  • a wireless communication network such as the SIGFOX network (registered trademark)
  • SIGFOX network registered trademark
  • This base station is connected to a public network, such as the Internet and can thus transmit its information to a server connected to the public network.
  • the server receives its information, it stores them and sends an electronic message to a terminal, such as a tablet, a laptop, a mobile phone connected to the network.
  • a terminal such as a tablet, a laptop, a mobile phone connected to the network.

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Abstract

The invention relates to a device (1) for preventing drowning, comprising an inflatable balloon (2), a support for said balloon (2), means (13) for fastening the support to a person to be protected from drowning, a source (6) of electrical energy carried by said support, and means (4, 5, 12) for inflating the balloon (2). This device (1) comprises a geolocation module (111) able to generate geolocation information relating to the device (1) and a wireless signal transmitter (112) arranged inside the balloon (2), forming an assembly (11) electrically connected to the energy source (6) arranged outside the balloon (2) by an electrical circuit (8) comprising a member (10) for opening/closing the circuit (8) that is mounted so as to be movable between a closed position of the circuit (8), in which the transmitter (112) and the geolocation module (111) are powered by said energy source (6), and an open position of the circuit (8), said transmitter (112) being able to transmit the geolocation information in the closed position of the opening/closing member (10).

Description

Dispositif de prévention contre la noyade  Prevention device against drowning
DOMAINE DE L'INVENTION FIELD OF THE INVENTION
L'invention concerne un dispositif de prévention contre la noyade. The invention relates to a prevention device against drowning.
Elle concerne plus particulièrement un dispositif de prévention contre la noyade comprenant un ballon gonflable apte à former un corps flottant à l’état gonflé, un support dudit ballon, des moyens de fixation du support sur une personne à protéger de la noyade, une source d’énergie électrique portée par ledit support, et des moyens de gonflage du ballon. It relates more particularly to a drowning prevention device comprising an inflatable balloon capable of forming a floating body in the inflated state, a support for said balloon, means for fixing the support to a person to be protected from drowning, a source of electrical energy carried by said support, and means for inflating the balloon.
ART ANTERIEUR PRIOR ART
La prévention des noyades est une préoccupation constante. Pour prévenir de telles noyades, il est connu d'équiper le baigneur d'un bracelet équipé d'un ballon gonflable dont le gonflement est déclenché par le baigneur en détresse. L'inconvénient d'un tel dispositif est qu'il ne permet pas au baigneur d'obtenir une assistance extérieure. On est donc à la recherche de solutions plus performantes. Drowning prevention is a constant concern. To prevent such drowning, it is known to equip the bather with a bracelet equipped with an inflatable balloon whose inflation is triggered by the bather in distress. The disadvantage of such a device is that it does not allow the bather to obtain outside assistance. We are therefore looking for more efficient solutions.
Des solutions de balisage à l'aide d'un ballon captif sont connues comme l'illustre le document FR 2994158 mais elles ne permettent pas de prévenir de la noyade. Tagging solutions using a tethered balloon are known as shown in document FR 2994158 but they do not prevent drowning.
BUT ET RESUME PURPOSE AND SUMMARY
Un but de l'invention est de proposer un dispositif de prévention contre la noyade du type précité dont la conception permet de déclencher de manière sûre une alerte en vue d'une intervention extérieure. A cet effet l'invention a pour objet, un dispositif de prévention contre la noyade comprenant un ballon gonflable configuré pour former un corps flottant à fonction de bouée à l’état gonflé, un support dudit ballon, des moyens de fixation du support sur une personne à protéger de la noyade, une source d’énergie électrique portée par ledit support, et des moyens de gonflage du ballon, caractérisé en ce que le dispositif comprend un module de géolocalisation apte à générer une information de géolocalisation du dispositif et un émetteur de signaux par liaison sans fil, le module de géolocalisation et l’émetteur étant disposés à l’intérieur du ballon, le module de géolocalisation et l’émetteur formant un ensemble relié électriquement à la source d’énergie électrique disposée à l’extérieur du ballon par un circuit électrique comprenant un organe d’ouverture/fermeture du circuit monté mobile entre une position fermée du circuit dans laquelle l’émetteur et le module de géolocalisation sont alimentés par ladite source d’énergie et une position ouverte du circuit, ledit émetteur étant apte à émettre l’information de géolocalisation du module de géolocalisation sur un réseau de communication sans fil en position fermée de l’organe d’ouverture/fermeture. An object of the invention is to provide a drowning prevention device of the aforementioned type whose design allows to safely trigger an alert for an outside intervention. To this end, the subject of the invention is a drowning prevention device comprising an inflatable balloon configured to form a floating body with a buoy function in an inflated state, a support for said balloon, means for fixing the support on a balloon. person to be protected from drowning, a source of electrical energy carried by said support, and means for inflating the balloon, characterized in that the device comprises a geolocation module able to generate a geolocation information of the device and a transmitter of signals by wireless link, the geolocation module and the transmitter being disposed inside the balloon, the geolocation module and the transmitter forming an assembly electrically connected to the source of electrical energy disposed outside the balloon by an electric circuit comprising an opening / closing member of the circuit mounted movably between a closed position of the circuit in which the transmitter and the geolocation module are powered by said energy source and an open position of the circuit, said transmitter being capable of transmitting the geolocation information of the geolocation module on a wireless communication network in the closed position of the device. 'open close.
L'utilisation du ballon gonflable, configuré pour former un ballon gonflable à fonction de bouée à l'état gonflé, permet de prévenir de la noyade. The use of the inflatable balloon, configured to form an inflatable balloon buoy function in the inflated state, prevents drowning.
Le fait de disposer le module de géolocalisation et l'émetteur de signaux à l'intérieur du ballon permet de mieux protéger ces derniers contre un endommagement par l'eau environnante. En outre, la disposition de ces éléments à l'intérieur du ballon permet a priori un positionnement hors d'eau à l'état gonflé du ballon, c'est-à-dire en cas de détresse, lorsqu'un signal doit être émis, l'émission de signaux pouvant alors s'opérer dans de bonnes conditions. Having the geolocation module and the signal transmitter inside the balloon makes it possible to better protect them against damage by the surrounding water. In addition, the arrangement of these elements inside the balloon allows a priori positioning out of water in the inflated state of the balloon, that is to say in case of distress, when a signal must be issued , the emission of signals can then operate in good conditions.
Enfin, l'émission d'une information de géolocalisation sur un réseau de communication sans fil en direction d'un terminal ou récepteur déporté en position fermée de l'organe d'ouverture/fermeture permet de faciliter l'intervention des secours dans des conditions optimales. Selon un mode de réalisation de l'invention, l’organe d’ouverture/fermeture du circuit est logé à l’intérieur du ballon. A nouveau, cette disposition permet d'accroître la fiabilité du dispositif. Lastly, the transmission of geolocation information over a wireless communication network to a terminal or remote receiver in the closed position of the opening / closing device makes it possible to facilitate the intervention of the rescuers under conditions optimal. According to one embodiment of the invention, the opening / closing member of the circuit is housed inside the balloon. Again, this arrangement increases the reliability of the device.
Selon un mode de réalisation de l'invention, le support affecte la forme d’un boîtier comprenant un corps et un couvercle de fermeture du corps monté mobile entre une position ouverte et une position fermée du boîtier, ledit boîtier logeant le module de géolocalisation, l’émetteur, la source d’énergie électrique et l’organe d’ouverture/fermeture du circuit. According to one embodiment of the invention, the support has the shape of a housing comprising a body and a closure cover of the body mounted movably between an open position and a closed position of the housing, said housing housing the geolocation module, the transmitter, the source of electrical energy and the opening / closing device of the circuit.
Selon un mode de réalisation de l'invention, l’organe d’ouverture/fermeture du circuit est configuré pour passer de la position ouverte à la position fermée du circuit en position ouverte du boîtier. Ainsi, dès l'ouverture du boîtier, un signal comportant une information de géolocalisation du dispositif peut être émis. According to one embodiment of the invention, the opening / closing device of the circuit is configured to pass from the open position to the closed position of the circuit in the open position of the housing. Thus, as soon as the housing is opened, a signal comprising geolocation information from the device can be emitted.
Selon un mode de réalisation de l'invention, l’organe d’ouverture/fermeture du circuit faisant office de commutateur d’alerte est un contacteur ou un interrupteur, tel qu’un bouton poussoir. According to one embodiment of the invention, the opening / closing member of the circuit acting as a warning switch is a contactor or a switch, such as a push button.
Selon un mode de réalisation de l'invention, l’émetteur est configuré pour émettre un signal radiofréquence. According to one embodiment of the invention, the transmitter is configured to transmit a radio frequency signal.
Selon un mode de réalisation de l'invention, les moyens de gonflage comprennent des moyens de gonflage à actionnement automatique activables par ouverture du boîtier. Ces moyens de gonflage à actionnement automatique permettent un gonflage du ballon par simple ouverture du boîtier, c'est-à-dire écartement au moins partiel du couvercle du corps du boîtier. Selon un mode de réalisation de l'invention, les moyens de gonflage comprennent un organe de gonflage à la bouche du ballon. Ainsi, en cas de défaillance des moyens de gonflage à actionnement automatique lors de l'ouverture du boîtier, un gonflage du ballon par le porteur du dispositif reste possible. According to one embodiment of the invention, the inflation means comprise automatically actuable inflation means activated by opening the housing. These inflation means with automatic actuation allow inflation of the balloon by opening the housing, that is to say at least partial separation of the cover of the body of the housing. According to one embodiment of the invention, the inflation means comprise an inflation member at the mouth of the balloon. Thus, in the event of failure of the automatically operated inflation means during the opening of the housing, inflation of the balloon by the wearer of the device remains possible.
Selon un mode de réalisation de l'invention, la source d’énergie électrique est une batterie logée à l’intérieur d’un compartiment étanche du boîtier, ce compartiment étant muni d'une ouverture d'accès obturable débouchant à l'extérieur du boîtier. Le logement de la source d'énergie à l'extérieur du ballon et à l'intérieur d'un compartiment étanche du boîtier dont le contenu est accessible depuis l'extérieur du boîtier permet un remplacement aisé de la source d'énergie électrique. According to one embodiment of the invention, the source of electrical energy is a battery housed inside a sealed compartment of the housing, this compartment being provided with a closable access opening opening outside the housing. housing. The housing of the energy source outside the balloon and inside a sealed compartment of the housing whose contents are accessible from outside the housing allows easy replacement of the source of electrical energy.
Selon un mode de réalisation de l'invention, les moyens de fixation du support sur une personne à protéger affectent la forme d’un bracelet. BREVE DESCRIPTION DES FIGURES According to one embodiment of the invention, the means for fixing the support on a person to protect affect the shape of a bracelet. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES
L'invention sera bien comprise à la lecture de la description suivante d'exemples de réalisation, en référence aux dessins annexés dans lesquels :The invention will be better understood on reading the following description of exemplary embodiments, with reference to the appended drawings in which:
- la figure 1 représente une vue schématique partielle de dessus d'un dispositif conforme à l'invention, le couvercle du boîtier étant représenté transparent pour permettre de visualiser l'intérieur du boîtier ; - Figure 1 shows a partial schematic top view of a device according to the invention, the housing cover being shown transparent to allow viewing the inside of the housing;
- la figure 2 représente une vue schématique partielle de côté d'un dispositif conforme à l'invention en position fermée du couvercle du boîtier ;  - Figure 2 shows a partial schematic side view of a device according to the invention in the closed position of the housing cover;
- la figure 3 représente une vue schématique partielle de côté d'un dispositif conforme à l'invention en position ouverte du couvercle du boîtier à l'état dégonflé du ballon ;  - Figure 3 shows a partial schematic side view of a device according to the invention in the open position of the housing cover in the deflated state of the balloon;
- la figure 4 représente une vue schématique partielle de côté d'un dispositif conforme à l'invention en position ouverte du couvercle du boîtier et à l'état gonflé du ballon.  - Figure 4 shows a partial schematic side view of a device according to the invention in the open position of the housing cover and in the inflated state of the balloon.
DESCRIPTION DETAILLEE Comme mentionné ci-dessus, l'invention a pour objet un dispositif 1 de prévention contre la noyade d'un baigneur. Ce dispositif 1 comprend un ballon 2 gonflable qui forme un corps flottant faisant office de bouée à l’état gonflé, un support 3, 9 du ballon 2 qui se présente ici sous forme d'un boîtier 39 comprenant un corps 3 et un couvercle 9 de fermeture du corps monté mobile entre une position ouverte et une position fermée du boîtier. Le ballon 2 est fixé au corps 3 du boîtier. Le couvercle 9 est ici monté amovible sur le corps 3 du boîtier et est entièrement séparé du corps 3 du boîtier en position ouverte du boîtier. En variante, il pourrait être séparé partiellement du corps 3 du boîtier en position ouverte du boîtier. Ce couvercle 9 peut être au moins partiellement séparé du boîtier par simple traction exercée par le porteur du dispositif, en l'occurrence le baigneur, par exemple sur une languette équipant le couvercle 9. Le dispositif 1 comprend encore des moyens 13 de fixation de ce boîtier 39 sur le baigneur à protéger de la noyade. Dans les exemples représentés, ces moyens 13 de fixation affectent la forme d'un bracelet sur lequel le boîtier 39 est fixé à la manière d'une montre. Le dispositif 1 comprend encore une source 6 d’énergie électrique, telle qu'une batterie, intégrée dans le boîtier 39. Cette source 6 d'énergie électrique est, dans l'exemple représenté, formée par une pile bouton. Cette source d'énergie est logée à l'intérieur d'un compartiment 7 étanche ménagé dans le boîtier. Ce compartiment 7 étanche est muni d'une ouverture débouchant à l'extérieur du boîtier 39 pour permettre l'accès audit compartiment. Cette ouverture du compartiment est une ouverture obturable fermée par exemple par une trappe. Il est ainsi possible de changer aisément la pile contenue dans le compartiment. Le dispositif 1 peut encore être équipé d'un témoin de charge de la source 6 d'énergie électrique, en l'occurrence de la pile, pour s'assurer du bon fonctionnement du dispositif 1. Ce témoin de charge est par exemple un témoin lumineux apte à s'allumer lorsqu'un bouton est sollicité par le baigneur porteur du dispositif 1. DETAILED DESCRIPTION As mentioned above, the subject of the invention is a device 1 for preventing the drowning of a bather. This device 1 comprises an inflatable balloon 2 which forms a floating body serving as a buoy in the inflated state, a support 3, 9 of the balloon 2 which is here in the form of a housing 39 comprising a body 3 and a cover 9 closing the movably mounted body between an open position and a closed position of the housing. The balloon 2 is fixed to the body 3 of the housing. The cover 9 is here removably mounted on the body 3 of the housing and is completely separated from the body 3 of the housing in the open position of the housing. Alternatively, it could be partially separated from the body 3 of the housing in the open position of the housing. This cover 9 can be at least partially separated from the housing by simple traction exerted by the wearer of the device, in this case the bather, for example on a tab equipping the cover 9. The device 1 further comprises means 13 for fixing this device. box 39 on the bather to protect from drowning. In the examples shown, these fixing means 13 affect the shape of a bracelet on which the casing 39 is fixed in the manner of a watch. The device 1 further comprises a source 6 of electrical energy, such as a battery, integrated in the housing 39. This source 6 of electrical energy is, in the example shown, formed by a button cell. This source of energy is housed inside a sealed compartment 7 formed in the housing. This sealed compartment 7 is provided with an opening opening outside the housing 39 to allow access to said compartment. This opening of the compartment is a closable opening closed for example by a hatch. It is thus possible to easily change the battery contained in the compartment. The device 1 can also be equipped with a charge indicator of the source 6 of electrical energy, in this case the battery, to ensure the proper operation of the device 1. This charge indicator is for example a witness light capable of lighting when a button is requested by the bather carrying the device 1.
Ce dispositif 1 comprend encore des moyens de gonflage du ballon. Dans l'exemple représenté, ces moyens de gonflage comprennent des moyens 4, 12 de gonflage à actionnement automatique activable par ouverture du boîtier 39, c'est-à-dire en séparation au moins partielle du couvercle 9 du corps 3 du boîtier 39 et des moyens 5 de gonflage, dits à actionnement manuel. Les moyens 5 de gonflage à actionnement manuel comprennent un organe 5 de gonflage à la bouche du ballon accessible à l'état ouvert du boîtier. Cet organe 5 de gonflage se présente, par exemple, sous forme d'une canule équipée d'un clapet de fermeture, cette canule étant raccordée à l'une de ses extrémités au ballon 2, l'autre extrémité de la canule pouvant être introduite dans la bouche du baigneur à protéger. Ainsi, en cas de défaillance des moyens de gonflage à actionnement automatique, le baigneur à protéger dispose malgré tout d'une possibilité de gonflage du ballon si nécessaire. This device 1 also comprises means for inflating the balloon. In the example shown, these inflating means comprise means 4, 12 for inflating with automatic activation activatable by opening the housing 39, that is to say in at least partial separation of the cover 9 of the body 3 of the housing 39 and inflation means 5, said manual actuation. The manually operated inflating means 5 comprises an inflation member at the mouth of the balloon accessible in the open state of the casing. This inflation member 5 is, for example, in the form of a cannula equipped with a closure valve, this cannula being connected at one of its ends to the balloon 2, the other end of the cannula being introduced in the mouth of the bather to protect. Thus, in the event of failure of the inflation means with automatic actuation, the bather to be protected still has the possibility of inflating the balloon if necessary.
Les moyens de gonflage à actionnement automatique comprennent quant à eux un générateur ou un réservoir de gaz sous pression et une liaison 12 de raccordement du générateur ou du réservoir 4 de gaz sous pression au ballon 2. The automatically operating inflation means comprise a generator or a tank of pressurized gas and a link 12 connecting the generator or the tank 4 of pressurized gas to the tank 2.
Dans l'exemple représenté, le réservoir 4 de gaz sous pression, en l'occurrence ici une cartouche d'air comprimé, est relié au ballon 2 par une liaison obturable apte à passer de l'état fermé à l'état ouvert en position ouverte du boîtier 39, c'est-à-dire lors de l'ouverture du boîtier 39. In the example shown, the tank 4 of gas under pressure, in this case a compressed air cartridge, is connected to the balloon 2 by a closable connection capable of passing from the closed state to the open state in position. open housing 39, that is to say when opening the housing 39.
En variante, le réservoir de gaz comprimé se présentant sous forme d'une capsule peut être équipé d'un percuteur apte à rompre la capsule lors de l'ouverture du boîtier. Alternatively, the compressed gas reservoir in the form of a capsule may be equipped with a striker capable of breaking the capsule when opening the housing.
En variante encore, les moyens de gonflage peuvent se présenter sous forme d'un générateur de gaz sous pression formé de deux composants chimiques qui, lorsqu'ils sont en contact, dégagent un gaz sous pression. A nouveau, la mise en contact des composants peut s'opérer lors de l'ouverture du boîtier. Ces moyens de gonflage ne seront pas détaillés plus en détail car ils sont bien connus à ceux versés dans cet art. In another variant, the inflation means may be in the form of a pressurized gas generator formed of two chemical components which, when in contact, give off a gas under pressure. Again, the bringing into contact of the components can occur during the opening of the housing. These inflation means will not be detailed in more detail because they are well known to those skilled in the art.
Le dispositif 1 comprend encore un module 111 de géolocalisation apte à générer une information de géolocalisation du dispositif 1 et un émetteur 112 de signaux par liaison sans fil. Le module 111 de géolocalisation et l’émetteur 112 sont disposés à l’intérieur du ballon 2. Le module 111 de géolocalisation et l’émetteur 112 forment un ensemble 11 relié électriquement à la source 6 d’énergie disposée à l’extérieur du ballon 2 par un circuit 8 électrique comprenant un organe 10 d’ouverture/fermeture du circuit 8 monté mobile entre une position fermée du circuit 8 dans laquelle l’émetteur 112 et le module 111 de géolocalisation sont alimentés par ladite source 4 d’énergie et une position ouverte du circuit 8 dans laquelle l'émetteur 112 et le module 111 de géolocalisation ne sont pas alimentés. Ledit émetteur 112 est apte à émettre l'information de géolocalisation du module 111 de géolocalisation sur un réseau de communication sans fil en position fermée de l’organe 10 d’ouverture/fermeture. The device 1 further comprises a geolocation module 111 capable of generating a geolocation information of the device 1 and a transmitter 112 of signals by wireless link. The geolocation module 111 and the transmitter 112 are disposed inside the balloon 2. The geolocation module 111 and the transmitter 112 form an assembly 11 electrically connected to the energy source 6 disposed outside the balloon. 2 by an electrical circuit 8 comprising a member 10 for opening / closing the circuit 8 mounted to move between a closed position of the circuit 8 in which the transmitter 112 and the geolocation module 111 are powered by said source 4 of energy and a open position of the circuit 8 in which the transmitter 112 and the geolocation module 111 are not powered. Said transmitter 112 is able to transmit the geolocation information of the geolocation module 111 on a wireless communication network in the closed position of the opening / closing member 10.
Cet organe 10 d'ouverture/fermeture du circuit 8 est logé à l’intérieur du ballon 2. Ainsi, le boîtier 39 loge le module 111 de géolocalisation, l'émetteur 112, la source 6 d'énergie électrique et l'organe 10 d'ouverture/fermeture du circuit. This opening / closing member 10 of the circuit 8 is housed inside the balloon 2. Thus, the box 39 houses the geolocation module 111, the transmitter 112, the source 6 of electrical energy and the member 10 opening / closing of the circuit.
Cet organe 10 d'ouverture/fermeture du circuit est configuré pour passer de la position ouverte à la position fermée du circuit 8 en position ouverte du boîtier 39. Cet organe 10 d'ouverture/fermeture du circuit peut être formé par un contacteur ou un interrupteur. Ce contacteur ou interrupteur est maintenu en position ouverte du circuit sous l'action d'une pression exercée par ce couvercle du boîtier en position fermée du boîtier. Cette pression disparaît lors de l'ouverture du boîtier. De manière générale, cet organe 10 d'ouverture/fermeture forme un commutateur d'alerte. This opening / closing member of the circuit is configured to pass from the open position to the closed position of the circuit 8 in the open position of the housing 39. This opening / closing member of the circuit may be formed by a contactor or a light switch. This switch or switch is held in the open position of the circuit under the action of a pressure exerted by this housing cover in the closed position of the housing. This pressure disappears when opening the housing. In general, this organ 10 opening / closing forms an alert switch.
La fonction du module 111 de géolocalisation est de fournir une position du dispositif 1 lorsqu'il est alimenté. Cette géolocalisation peut être réalisée par un réseau satellitaire de type GPS ou Galileo ou par un réseau téléphonique de type GSM. Cette géolocalisation permet d'établir une position géographique du dispositif 1 , c'est-à-dire sa latitude, sa longitude et éventuellement son altitude. A titre d'exemple, un tel module de géolocalisation peut comprendre une antenne de réception de signaux en provenance de satellites et une unité de traitement de ces signaux afin de générer une information de géolocalisation d'un circuit électronique comprenant l'émetteur au moyen d'une technique de géolocalisation par un système de satellites (couramment désignée GNSS pour "Global Navigation Satellite Système"). Un tel module de géolocalisation est bien connu à ceux versés dans cet art. L'émetteur peut quant à lui comprendre un circuit d'émission et un processeur de contrôle du circuit d'émission configuré pour recevoir l'information de géolocalisation du module de géolocalisation et commander l'émission de l'information de géolocalisation du dispositif ainsi qu'éventuellement un identifiant du dispositif par l'émetteur. L'émetteur peut donc comprendre une antenne d'émission et un étage de conversion conçu pour recevoir des données et appliquer à l'antenne d'émission un signal radiofréquence représentatif de ces données de manière à émettre ce signal radiofréquence. La fonction de l'émetteur est d'émettre automatiquement un signal d'alerte radio-fréquentiel lorsqu'il est alimenté électriquement suite à l'ouverture du couvercle du boîtier. Ce signal d'alerte peut être émis sur un réseau de communication basse fréquence et basse consommation, ce qui permet de limiter la consommation électrique tirée au niveau de la batterie et d'obtenir une longévité de fonctionnement. Le signal d'alerte est par exemple un appel téléphonique à destination d'un numéro préprogrammé, par exemple un service d'urgence ou un contact indiqué par le porteur du dispositif. L'émetteur peut par exemple comporter une carte SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) sous quelque format que ce soit apte à permettre un appel téléphonique par un réseau de télécommunication sans fil par exemple par réseau GSM ou un réseau cellulaire bas débit et longue distance de type LPWAN (Low Power Wide Area Network). Des réseaux sont actuellement proposés par l'opérateur SIGFOX (marque déposée) ou l'alliance LORA. The function of the geolocation module 111 is to provide a position of the device 1 when it is powered. This geolocation can be carried out by a GPS or Galileo type satellite network or by a GSM type telephone network. This geolocation makes it possible to establish a geographical position of the device 1, that is to say its latitude, its longitude and possibly its altitude. By way of example, such a geolocation module may comprise an antenna for receiving signals from satellites and a processing unit for these signals in order to generate geolocation information for an electronic circuit comprising the transmitter by means of a geolocation technique by a satellite system (commonly referred to as GNSS for "Global Navigation Satellite System"). Such a geolocation module is well known to those skilled in the art. The transmitter may comprise a transmission circuit and a control processor of the transmission circuit configured to receive the geolocation information from the geolocation module and to control the transmission of the geolocation information of the device as well as the transmission circuit. possibly an identifier of the device by the issuer. The transmitter may thus comprise a transmitting antenna and a conversion stage designed to receive data and to apply to the transmitting antenna a radiofrequency signal representative of these data so as to emit this radiofrequency signal. The function of the transmitter is to automatically transmit a radio-frequency warning signal when it is electrically powered following the opening of the housing cover. This warning signal can be emitted on a low-frequency and low-power communication network, which limits the power consumption drawn at the battery and to obtain a long service life. The alert signal is for example a telephone call to a preprogrammed number, for example an emergency service or a contact indicated by the carrier of the device. The transmitter may for example comprise a SIM card (Subscriber Identity Module) in any format that is able to allow a telephone call by a wireless telecommunications network by example by GSM network or a low-speed and long-distance cellular network of LPWAN type (Low Power Wide Area Network). Networks are currently offered by the operator SIGFOX (registered trademark) or the LORA alliance.
De préférence, le réseau est un réseau de type téléphonie mobile, ce type de réseau permettant d'échanger un grand nombre de données et bénéficiant d'une couverture étendue. Il peut s'agir d'un réseau de téléphonie suivant la norme GSM, GPRS, 4G ou autres. De façon complémentaire ou alternative, l'alerte peut être émise par un réseau Internet sans fil ou par toute liaison sans fil radio-fréquentielle dont la portée est suffisante. Preferably, the network is a mobile type network, this type of network for exchanging a large number of data and enjoying extensive coverage. It can be a telephone network according to the GSM, GPRS, 4G or other standard. Complementarily or alternatively, the alert can be issued by a wireless Internet network or by any wireless radio-frequency link whose scope is sufficient.
Ainsi, le fonctionnement d'un tel dispositif peut être comme suit. Lorsque le porteur du dispositif en train de se baigner est en situation critique, il enlève le couvercle du boîtier. Cette ouverture du boîtier déclenche, en parallèle du gonflage du ballon, l'émission par l'émetteur sur un réseau de communication sans fil, tel que le réseau SIGFOX (marque déposée), d'une information de géolocalisation du dispositif, éventuellement d'un identifiant du dispositif à destination d'une station de base formant partie de l'architecture du réseau. Cette station de base est reliée à un réseau public, tel que le réseau Internet et peut ainsi transmettre ses informations à un serveur connecté au réseau public. Lorsque le serveur reçoit ses informations, il les mémorise et émet un message électronique à destination d'un terminal, tel qu'une tablette, un ordinateur portable, un téléphone portable connecté au réseau. Bien évidemment, ceci ne constitue qu'un exemple de transmission d'un signal d'alerte à destination d'un récepteur ou terminal déporté et d'autres modes de réalisation de la transmission du signal peuvent être envisagés sans sortir du cadre de l'invention. Thus, the operation of such a device can be as follows. When the wearer of the device in the process of bathing is in a critical situation, he removes the lid of the case. This opening of the housing triggers, in parallel with the inflation of the balloon, the transmission by the transmitter on a wireless communication network, such as the SIGFOX network (registered trademark), of geolocation information of the device, possibly of an identifier of the device to a base station forming part of the network architecture. This base station is connected to a public network, such as the Internet and can thus transmit its information to a server connected to the public network. When the server receives its information, it stores them and sends an electronic message to a terminal, such as a tablet, a laptop, a mobile phone connected to the network. Of course, this is only one example of transmission of an alert signal to a receiver or remote terminal and other embodiments of the signal transmission can be envisaged without departing from the scope of the invention.

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1. Dispositif (1 ) de prévention contre la noyade comprenant un ballon (2) gonflable configuré pour former un corps flottant à fonction de bouée à l’état gonflé, un support (3, 9) dudit ballon (2), des moyens (13) de fixation du support (3, 9) sur une personne à protéger de la noyade, une source (6) d’énergie électrique portée par ledit support (3, 9), et des moyens (4, 5, 12) de gonflage du ballon (2), caractérisé en ce que le dispositif (1 ) comprend un module (111 ) de géolocalisation apte à générer une information de géolocalisation du dispositif (1 ) et un émetteur (112) de signaux par liaison sans fil, le module (111 ) de géolocalisation et l’émetteur (112) étant disposés à l’intérieur du ballon (2), le module (111 ) de géolocalisation et l’émetteur (112) formant un ensemble (11 ) relié électriquement à la source (6) d’énergie électrique disposée à l’extérieur du ballon (2) par un circuit (8) électrique comprenant un organe (10) d’ouverture/fermeture du circuit (8) monté mobile entre une position fermée du circuit (8) dans laquelle l’émetteur (112) et le module (111 ) de géolocalisation sont alimentés par ladite source (6) d’énergie et une position ouverte du circuit (8), ledit émetteur (112) étant apte à émettre l’information de géolocalisation du module (111 ) de géolocalisation sur un réseau de communication sans fil en position fermée de l’organe (10) d’ouverture/fermeture. Drowning prevention device (1) comprising an inflatable balloon (2) configured to form an inflatable buoy-shaped buoyant body, a support (3, 9) of said balloon (2), means ( 13) for fixing the support (3, 9) to a person to be protected from drowning, a source (6) of electrical energy carried by said support (3, 9), and means (4, 5, 12) of inflation of the balloon (2), characterized in that the device (1) comprises a geolocation module (111) capable of generating a geolocation information of the device (1) and a transmitter (112) of signals by wireless link, the a geolocation module (111) and the transmitter (112) being arranged inside the balloon (2), the geolocation module (111) and the transmitter (112) forming an assembly (11) electrically connected to the source (6) electrical energy disposed outside the balloon (2) by an electric circuit (8) comprising a member (10) opening / closing circuit (8) mounted movably between a closed position of the circuit (8) in which the transmitter (112) and the geolocation module (111) are powered by said source (6) of energy and a open position of the circuit (8), said transmitter (112) being able to transmit the geolocation information of the geolocation module (111) on a wireless communication network in the closed position of the opening member (10). closing.
2. Dispositif (1 ) de prévention selon la revendication 1 , caractérisé en ce que l’organe (10) d’ouverture/fermeture du circuit (8) est logé à l’intérieur du ballon2. Device (1) prevention according to claim 1, characterized in that the member (10) opening / closing the circuit (8) is housed inside the balloon
(2). (2).
3. Dispositif (1 ) de prévention selon l’une des revendications 1 ou 2, caractérisé en ce que le support (3, 9) affecte la forme d’un boîtier (39) comprenant un corps (3) et un couvercle (9) de fermeture du corps (3) monté mobile entre une position ouverte et une position fermée du boîtier (39), ledit boîtier (39) logeant le module (111 ) de géolocalisation, l’émetteur (112), la source (6) d’énergie électrique et l’organe (10) d’ouverture/fermeture du circuit (8). 3. Prevention device (1) according to one of claims 1 or 2, characterized in that the support (3, 9) has the shape of a housing (39) comprising a body (3) and a cover (9). ) of the body (3) mounted movably between an open position and a closed position of the housing (39), said housing (39) housing the geolocation module (111), the transmitter (112), the source (6) of electrical energy and the member (10) for opening / closing the circuit (8).
4. Dispositif (1 ) de prévention selon la revendication 3, caractérisé en ce que l’organe (10) d’ouverture/fermeture du circuit (8) est configuré pour passer de la position ouverte à la position fermée du circuit (8) en position ouverte du boîtier (39). 4. Device (1) of prevention according to claim 3, characterized in that the member (10) opening / closing the circuit (8) is configured to move from the open position to the closed position of the circuit (8) in the open position of the housing (39).
5. Dispositif (1 ) de prévention selon l’une des revendications 1 à 4, caractérisé en ce que l’organe (10) d’ouverture/fermeture du circuit (8) faisant office de commutateur d’alerte est un contacteur ou un interrupteur, tel qu’un bouton poussoir. 5. Device (1) prevention according to one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the member (10) opening / closing of the circuit (8) acting as a warning switch is a contactor or a switch, such as a push button.
6. Dispositif (1 ) selon l’une des revendications 1 à 5, caractérisé en ce que l’émetteur (112) est configuré pour émettre un signal radiofréquence. 6. Device (1) according to one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that the transmitter (112) is configured to transmit a radio frequency signal.
7. Dispositif (1 ) selon l’une des revendications 1 à 6 prise en combinaison avec la revendication 3, caractérisé en ce que les moyens de gonflage comprennent des moyens de gonflage à actionnement automatique activables par ouverture du boîtier (39). 7. Device (1) according to one of claims 1 to 6 taken in combination with claim 3, characterized in that the inflation means comprise automatically actuable inflation means activatable by opening the housing (39).
8. Dispositif (1 ) selon l’une des revendications 1 à 7, caractérisé en ce que les moyens (4, 5, 12) de gonflage comprennent un organe (5) de gonflage à la bouche du ballon (2). 8. Device (1) according to one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that the means (4, 5, 12) of inflation comprise a member (5) for inflating the mouth of the balloon (2).
9. Dispositif (1 ) selon l’une des revendications 1 à 8 prise en combinaison avec la revendication 3, caractérisé en ce que la source (6) d’énergie électrique est une batterie logée à l’intérieur d’un compartiment (7) étanche du boîtier (39), ce compartiment (7) étant muni d'une ouverture d'accès obturable débouchant à l'extérieur du boîtier. 9. Device (1) according to one of claims 1 to 8 taken in combination with claim 3, characterized in that the source (6) of electrical energy is a battery housed inside a compartment (7). ) sealed housing (39), this compartment (7) being provided with a closable access opening opening outside the housing.
10. Dispositif (1 ) selon l’une des revendications 1 à 9, caractérisé en ce que les moyens (13) de fixation du support (3, 9) sur une personne à protéger affectent la forme d’un bracelet. 10. Device (1) according to one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that the means (13) for fixing the support (3, 9) on a person to protect affect the shape of a bracelet.
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