ES1070007U - Autonomous diving equipment with depth limiters (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding) - Google Patents

Abstract

Autonomous diving equipment with depth limiters characterized by: consisting of a bottle/s of compressed air (2) that is inside or fixed to a mobile float (1), which acts as a lifesaver, and which is maintained therefore always on the surface being able to supply air to several divers at the same time, this set being dragged by the users through flexible and floating hoses (21) with rotating terminals (8), making these same hoses of individual depth limiters, passing for them the air that comes from the regulator that lowers the pressure of the bottle to about 8/10 bar above the pressure at which the diver is, called first stage (3), which has regulated the output increasing the air pressure at 1.5 bar above the usual one, remaining constant at about 9.5/11.5 bar, since the bottle/s is always on the surface acting therefore as a fixed pressure regulator, and this air goes yet receptacle (16) fixed to the harness that each diver (15) carries, leaving the hose (18) that goes to the regulator that puts the air at the same pressure at which the diver is at each moment, called from the same receptacle or reservoir, called of second stage (23), and carried in the mouth by divers, being able to connect from the same receptacle (16) at its point of connection (8) by means of couplings in the form of threaded tees plus divers, tools or devices used for its operation the compressed air. (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding)

Description

Autonomous diving equipment with limiters of depth.

Object of the invention

The present invention relates to an autonomous diving equipment with depth limiters , which allows several users to use at the same time the same bottle of compressed air that is attached to a mobile float hydro / aerodynamically in line with the shape of the shell of sea turtles, connecting users to it / s through floating hoses that act as individual depth limiters, also serving as traction elements to drag surface equipment.

All the ends of the hoses preferably have rotating terminals, which connect the bottle / bottles, attached to the mobile float, to small tanks or containers that are firmly attached to the tie that each user carries, preferably of the backpack type. To these small tanks or containers are connected by quick plug with safety device or with any other suitable system, the air hoses. Inside or outside outside each tank or container there is a "T" shaped terminal. One of its three parts and on the outside is connected to the tank by welding or with any other system, connecting the mentioned air hose inside. Another of the tips of the "T" also goes through its outer part attached to the upper part of the container, its inner part being properly threaded to be able to connect the hose that goes to the low or second stage regulator from which the diver breathes. And the other part of the "T" that is inside the container is connected to a Non-Return Air Valve that has its exit therefore, inside the tank, automatically balancing at all times the internal pressure of this, with which It leads to the air that passes through the hoses. If the "T" is placed on the outside of the container, it will take one of its threaded parts preferably to the top of the container, another to the Non-Return Air Valve that is outside and the third to the Emergency Regulator of the Second Stage. The Non-Return Air Valve will carry in its other terminal, another "T"; the air hose will be plugged into one of its other parts, and to which is the Regulator that the diver normally uses. The tank and preferably in its upper part, carries an outlet secured by welding or any other system, connecting its interior with the exterior through it. The inside of this outlet is threaded to join the Emergency Regulator or a Hydrostatic Diving Vest. The autonomous diving equipment with depth limiters has elements that allow the hanging objects to be hung on the mobile float with suitable accessories that allow their depth to be regulated.

Background of the invention

In the decade of the forties, the first diving equipment began to be known with the Scuba System , which is the one that uses one or several bottles of compressed air that the diver carries on his back, and that through some regulators provides the air at the environmental pressure at which it is found. Since then and to date, a wide variety of devices of the most sophisticated and advanced technique that facilitate the practice of diving both within the professional and sports fields have been released.

But all these technical advances, mixtures of gases, control mini-cylinders, computers that provide immediate information, regulators, special suits, systems communication, and many other elements, built with latest technology materials, which allow man to make dives in waters that are at extreme temperatures and reach unthinkable depths, until just a few how many years have not changed in a basic way, the characteristics that the system initially had.

To practice diving with the Scuba System, the user must carry, in addition to the goggles, the tube and the fins, a tie or vest to which the bottle or bottles of compressed air are attached. Its weight between 10 and 20 kg each, makes it impossible in some cases, to be able to move with them out of the water without receiving external help. If we add to this the added problem of wearing the lead belt, emergency regulator, control devices, knife, etc., there is a feeling of great discomfort that is hard to overcome. And although all this equipment is balanced in terms of weight, at the moment the diver is submerged, having to move his volume and the devices that make up all the equipment constantly under water, is, quite complicated, especially for users who simply want to do a shallow tourist dive.

Also known are the devices in which the air supply is done continuously, that is, without the use of pressure regulators by operating the diver himself air outlet valve, using compressors moved by engines, usually explosion; there are also those that put on a wheel type float or on a boat and that they carry batteries, but they have a complicated system of functioning and sometimes the risk of breathing gases Toxic produced by engines make their use dangerous, without external help

The motor-compressors, usually installed on a dock, dock or boat and that give the air through active carbon filters generally to Narguille- type equipment , are used by professionals who perform underwater work, but expert personnel are needed to control their handling and be in contact with divers constantly, to avoid risks and control the maintenance of their components. All this and the limitation of their displacement capacity, together with the noise and pollution of all kinds that they produce when using explosion engines, have made this diving system not proliferate among those who practice diving for tourism or sports. Part of these inconveniences, especially for diving at small depths, are solved by the autonomous diving equipment with depth limiters , since the diver does not have to carry the bottles subject to it, as they do not have to depend on surface personnel for what makes it autonomous and to be able to carry the accessories that you need hanging from the float that also serves as a lifeguard minimizing risks by being able to previously limit the maximum diving depth, regulating the length of the air hoses that connect them with the bottles attached to the float .

Description of the invention

The invention relates to a novel autonomous diving equipment with depth limiters that allows several people who are underwater, to breathe at the same time the compressed air, which supplies them with one or several bottles, which are subject to the surface or housed inside a mobile float with signaling flag, aero / hydrodynamic shape and with adequate protections so as not to damage when it touches a delicate part, nor to be damaged when it does so with an element of greater hardness, and that carries handles that they allow it to be held, so that it can be used as a lifeguard and that through floating and flexible connection hoses, which also serve as individual depth limiters, the air reaches the Second Stage regulators that the divers carry in their mouths.

We can divide the elements that make up the autonomous diving equipment with imitators of depth in three different parts: 1 / the one that is attached to the surface float, 2 / the connection hoses, depth limiters, floating and flexible, with rotating terminals, "avocadococas", preferably fast connection and with safety device to maintain the connection, 3 / the elements that directly carry the divers attached to your body,

The mobile surface float is joined by bottlenecks / compressed air bottles or carries them housed inside, forming with it an element aero / hydrodynamic that facilitates its movement through water. In this aero / hydrodynamic float, and apart from the flag of signaling, there are the elements where they can be collected hoses when not in use, fixings for regulation of its length and compartments, even watertight, that allow the users carry in them objects such as diving tubes, cameras, leads, tools, watches, clothes, documentation, and even mobile phones or other devices for communication.

This surface float has sufficient buoyancy capacity and adequate design to allow users to attach to it, simply to rest, effortlessly contemplate the environment from the surface, or use it as a lifeguard if necessary. This float can also hang a basket accessory with enough weight to keep it underwater, where divers can place the objects they want, background samples, tools, spotlights, cameras, etc., without having to load with them, leaving their hands free, being able to regulate the depth of the aforementioned basket by means of a simple pulley type system that can be operated from the bottom without having to climb to the surface, avoiding the risk involved in doing dives
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To the bottle / bottles is connected by international or stirrup connection or DIN connection, a First Stage regulator that reduces the high pressure of the bottle between 200 and 300 bar to the pressure that reaches the Second Stage regulator, which transforms it to the one in the environment in which the diver is. To the First Stage regulator in the autonomous diving equipment with depth limiters and since it is always on the surface, that is, it does not affect or act on the water pressure, we adjust it as if it were a fixed pressure regulator, regulating The opening effort to act at 1.5 more atmospheres of pressure, above the usual output pressure (between 8/10 bars generally), so that the pressure variations that occur in the environment of the diver when moving under water by changing their depth level, they are more easily absorbed by the Second Stage regulator, facilitating the effort of inspiration, this 1.5 more corresponding to more or less pressure atmospheres, corresponding to the difference between atmospheric and the one at 15 meters deep which is the maximum that the users of the equipment can reach due to the depth limiters. To the First Stage regulator and its high pressure outlets we will place a pressure gauge that is used to control the air that remains in the bottle, being able to also use or in addition to, from the most sophisticated electronic control systems, to the simplest mechanical elements, that for air reserve carry the taps that exist in the market and time warnings.

To the low pressure outlets carried by the First Stage regulator, we will connect the connection terminals on one side of the hoses, which after passing through the depth limiting elements are connected at the other end to the reservoir that each diver carries through rotating terminals Quick connection and safety device that absorb the cocas from the hoses that are used, and that occur, when users change their positions during the use of autonomous diving equipment with depth limiters . Also and at the low pressure outlet of the First Stage regulator will carry an Air Purge to be able to empty the circuit and eliminate the pressure of the hoses and all the elements especially when using terminals with air outlet shutter and thus be able to disconnect easily all components, once the dive is finished.

The aforementioned hoses in the mobile diving equipment with depth limiters perform at the same time three differentiated functions: a) they serve to pass the air from the First to the Second Stage, b) they serve to drag through them the float of surface and the elements attached to it, c) act as individual depth limiters by being able to regulate or change its length, using the fixations that go on the surface float and avoiding the natural risk of diving at high depths. They are floating so that the unused part is on the surface and therefore does not get entangled by the bottom or disturb the divers, and flexible for greater movement comfort.

The terminals that they carry will always be of fast connection with safety device and swivels, of the type "avocado" to absorb the turns that divers can make during the dive, and their striking colors so that they are easily seen when they float on the surface. Due to its technical characteristics, the autonomous diving equipment with depth limiters could be used at about 40 meters deep, or more in extreme cases, connecting several hoses with each other or using one of greater length, but it is not advised to go beyond the depth that allows to make a reasonable number of successive dives without the need to make decompression stops. Also already bear in mind is that the hoses serve as a guide when practicing cave immersion, without having to use any other element for orientation.

The third group of components carried by the autonomous diving equipment with depth limiters are those that are attached to the diver, and are subject to a simple fastening with backpack-type fasteners that the diver carries on his quick-release back like the one they usually use the professionals, the deposit or receptacle that we will describe below is also fixed. Alternatively, a belt can be used that the diver can wear at the waist where the same elements are attached and although simpler, it is more uncomfortable to exert traction of the surface equipment. To these elements is firmly attached a receptacle with connections sockets, preferably in the form of a small diving bottle that acts as an Emergency Air Reservoir and has a "T" shaped connection inside; to one of its parts that goes outside, the rotating terminal of the hose is plugged in, preferably of quick connection and with safety device in the fixation, which also acts as a traction point. To another part of the "T" that is preferably welded in its outer part, to the upper part of the tank, the hose that leads to the mouth of the diver is connected by the Second Stage regulator which is the one that levels the air at the environmental pressure in which the user is at each moment, allowing normal breathing and easily absorbing pressure changes upon receiving the air that leaves the First Stage, as we indicated previously at 1.5 bar more pressure, above of the 8/10 that the manufacturer usually gives. The third part of the "T" that goes inside, has a Non-Return Air Valve connected that allows the air to pass to the tank but not leave, nothing more than a connection that is preferably also welded to the top of the container and which is connected to the Emergency Regulator or to the hydrostatic vest if used by the diver, thus serving as an Emergency Reserve Deposit without any maintenance being necessary since it is filled automatically with air when opening the bottle and putting on I operate the equipment. Extra connections can also be used to allow intermediate air tanks to be linked together, and to be able to add new divers by breathing from the same bottle / s. Pneumatic tools and other devices that use compressed air as energy can also be connected.

The ballast belt worn by divers is thus independent of the elements of the autonomous diving equipment with depth limiters , so it does not affect its operation, if the user needs to part with it.

It is important to mean that you can also use bottles of compressed air different from those used for immersion usually, such as those used by other firefighters, which although they are manufactured to withstand the same pressures between 200 and 300 bar, They have a much lower weight than steel, and we can use them by not having to submerge them, because they are in the autonomous diving equipment with depth limiters the bottle / s always on the surface. They are therefore suitable for use, usually made of carbon or aluminum and, thereby facilitating the handling of all the Equipment because it has a significantly lower weight. To complement the description set forth below, and in order to help a better understanding of the characteristics of the invention, a set of drawings is attached to the present specification based on whose figures the innovations of the equipment of the team will be more easily understood. autonomous diving with depth limiters object of the invention.

Brief description of the drawings

Figure 1. Shows a side view of the float mobile and the elements that are attached to it that are part of the invention.

Figure 2. Shows the elements and shape that Wear the float seen from behind.

Figure 3. Show the float with its components seen from above.

Figure 4. Shows the float with its components seen from below. Look at the side of the bottle of dive the elements to wind the part of hoses that are not use and that help the buoyancy of surface equipment.

Figure 5. Shows the tie that the Diver in the form of a backpack with its fasteners lead.

Figure 6. Shows the tie that the Diver from the back.

Figure 7. Shows a side view of the deposit of the new Air Reserve system, which does not need maintenance, it loads automatically and does not depend on others elements for operation in case of emergency.

Description of a preferred embodiment

In view of the aforementioned figures we see that to use the autonomous diving equipment with depth limiters we will grab it by the rotating handle (7) and transport them rolling on the roller or wheels (13) reaching this way to the water when We do it by land, or we will board it on board a boat and from it we will put it in the water.

Once floating, we will set the flag (12) of signaling, we will unwind the hoses (21) of the bitts (10) to the desired length by fixing them by (14) and already connected to the terminals (8), fixed on the one hand to (3) and on the other also fixed to the receptacle (16) worn by divers on the back (fifteen). We will open the stopcock (17), and the air will go from the regulator First Stage (3) for its low pressure outputs through (6) passing through the hose fixer (14), and from there to the hoses (21) entering the receptacle (16) attached to the back (15) via connection (8) through the hose (18) to the Normal Second Stage regulator (23) worn by divers in its mouth.

The divers will adjust the back (15), they will check the correct functioning of the equipment and proceed to dive by dragging the mobile float so aerohydrodynamics and the elements that are linked to it through flexible and floating connection hoses, winding the desired part of the hoses left over in the bits (10), limiting the depth of diving in both cases and fixing them by the mechanical fixator (14). To the receptacle (16) and to its point connection (8) other divers can be connected, putting simply more accessories like the (25) at the entrance of the receptacle  or tank, being able to connect other devices that they use for their Compressed air operation. In case of need, we will use the emergency regulator (24) connected to the tank or receptacle 16, in this case the air instead of going from the entrance 8 directly and through (25) to the normal use regulator (23), it will pass through (25) as well, and then it will go inside it to through the check valve (26) and from there to be used, to the Emergency Regulator (24) through the hose (19). In case of circuit failure or even if the hose, this tank air is enough to be able to go up to the  surface, always keeping full, because at the time of open the key (17) immediately, the pressures of the the hoses and the tank, preventing the Non-Return Valve (26) the air outlet being able to do it only by connection of the emergency regulator (24) and can also be attached to this Exit, a hydrostatic type vest for diving. The utensils that are not going to be used at the moment, can be deposited in the compartments (11) or simply hang them as an element float. the air remaining in the bottles (2) held by the flanges (20) to mobile float 1 or housed inside, it will be controlled by means of the pressure gauge (5) and when it comes to an end, it will will proceed to open the reserve (4) and the divers will be prepared to end the dive. At this time and for greater comfort, the leads can be removed and left in the element float or fix them with elastic elements on it, and use a diving or snorkeling tube and swimming dragging the mobile float or just stay attached to it and communicate so that they come to pick up At that time they can hold on to rest at handles marked by (22) and which also serve to attach to the Float when used as a lifeguard. From that position they have access to belongings stored in compartments 11 that at can, at least one of them, be watertight, they can be stored in it, mobile communication devices.

Once on land or by boat, the air circuit will be emptied by activating the trap (9), all the elements that make up the autonomous diving equipment with depth limiters will be placed on the float element dragged all this equipment, rolling on element 13, which can be an independent accessory.

This set, object of the invention, decreases the risks that this sport naturally entails and facilitates the practice of it without using motors of any kind, electric batteries or any other element that may cause pollution to the environment, thereby getting a team with which several people can dive, using only one bottle, which has a new configuration and structure, and that provides considerable advantages in terms of risk reduction and ease of use, compared to those that exist at the moment current.

Claims (2)

1. Autonomous diving equipment with depth limiters characterized by: Consisting of a compressed air bottle (2) that is inside or fixed to a mobile float (1), which serves as a lifeguard, and is therefore maintained always on the surface being able to supply air to several divers at the same time, this set being dragged by the users through floating and flexible hoses (21) with rotating terminals (8), making these same hoses of individual depth limiters, passing through them the air that comes from the regulator that lowers the pressure of the bottle to about 8/10 bar above the pressure at which the diver is, called First Stage (3), to which the output has been regulated by increasing the pressure of the air at 1.5 bar above the usual one being constant at 9.5 / 11.5 bar, since the bottles are always on the surface acting as a fixed pressure regulator, and that this air goes to a receiver taculum (16) attached to the tie that each diver carries (15), leaving the same receptacle or reservoir the hose (18) that goes to the regulator that puts the air at the same pressure that the diver is at each moment, called Second Stage (23), and that the divers carry in their mouths, being able to connect from the same receptacle (16) at their connection point (8) by means of couplings in the form of threaded tees plus divers, tools or devices that they use for their operation compressed air 2. Autonomous diving equipment with depth limiters characterized by: Having an Emergency Tank (16) that is automatically charged as soon as the general air passage key of the circuit (17) is opened without the need for any other type of manipulation to its operation, by preventing the Non-return Air valve that carries inside (26) that the air comes out more than by the hose (19) of the Second Stage regulator for emergencies (24), any vest can also be connected to this hose hydrostatic of those used for diving.