ES1226797U

ES1226797U - PERSONAL SECURITY DEVICE (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding)

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Publication number: ES1226797U
Application number: ES201930332U
Authority: ES
Inventors: La Hoz Castanys Luis De; Lespinas Eduardo Carrera
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 2019-02-28
Filing date: 2019-02-28
Publication date: 2019-03-21
Anticipated expiration: 2029-02-28
Also published as: ES1226797Y

Abstract

Personal safety device that, applicable as a means of signaling the position of a user (2) in situations of nautical emergency, is characterized by comprising a container (3), with means of restraint (4) for its attachment to the body of the user (2), inside which incorporates an inflatable balloon (5) and a light signal (6) attached to a thread (7) that joins them to the container (3) being associated with an activating mechanism (8) such that, by means of a switch (9) operable manually or automatically, it causes inflation with inert gas from the balloon (5) and its expulsion out of the container (3) elevating it above it, while igniting the light signal (6). (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding)

Description

DISPOSITIVO PERSONAL DE SEGURIDADPERSONAL SECURITY DEVICE

D E S C R I P C I Ó ND E S C R I P C I O N

OBJETO DE LA INVENCIÓNOBJECT OF THE INVENTION

La invención, tal como expresa el enunciado de la presente memoria descriptiva, se refiere a un dispositivo personal de seguridad que aporta, a la función a que se destina, ventajas y características, que se describen en detalle más adelante, que suponen una mejora del estado actual de la técnica.The invention, as expressed in the wording of the present specification, refers to a personal security device that contributes, to the function to which it is intended, advantages and characteristics, which are described in detail below, which represent an improvement of the current state of the art.

Más concretamente, el objeto de la invención se centra en un dispositivo personal de seguridad aplicable como medio de señalización de "hombre al agua” en situaciones de emergencia náutica y que se configura a partir de un contenedor con medios para su adosado al cuerpo del usuario, en cuyo interior incorpora un globo y una señal luminosa asociados a un mecanismo de accionamiento e inflado con gas inerte a través de un interruptor accionable de modo manual o automático, de manera que, en caso de emergencia, el globo se eleva sujeto a un hilo señalizando la posición del naufrago.More specifically, the object of the invention focuses on a personal safety device applicable as a means of signaling "man overboard" in situations of nautical emergency and that is configured from a container with means for its attachment to the body of the user , inside which incorporates a balloon and a light signal associated with a drive mechanism and inflated with inert gas through a manually or automatically operable switch, so that, in case of emergency, the balloon rises subject to a thread signaling the shipwrecked position.

CAMPO DE APLICACIÓN DE LA INVENCIÓNFIELD OF APPLICATION OF THE INVENTION

El campo de aplicación de la presente invención se enmarca dentro del sector de la industria dedicada a la fabricación de aparatos, sistemas y dispositivos de emergencia, centrándose particularmente en el ámbito de los destinados en el ámbito náutico para la señalización de náufragos.The field of application of the present invention is framed within the sector of the industry dedicated to the manufacture of apparatuses, systems and emergency devices, focusing particularly on the field of those intended in the nautical field for the signaling of castaways.

ANTECEDENTES DE LA INVENCIÓNBACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

Como referencia al estado actual de la técnica, cabe señalar que, si bien se conocen otros sistemas, aparatos y dispositivos de emergencia y señalización, al menos por parte del solicitante, se desconoce la existencia de ninguno que presente unas características técnicas, estructurales y constitutivas que sean iguales o semejantes a las que presenta que aquí se reivindica. As reference to the current state of the art, it should be noted that, although other systems, devices and emergency devices and signaling are known, at least on the part of the applicant, the existence of none that presents some technical, structural and constitutive characteristics is unknown. that are equal or similar to the ones presented here claimed.

EXPLICACIÓN DE LA INVENCIÓNEXPLANATION OF THE INVENTION

El dispositivo personal de seguridad que la invención propone, tal como se ha apuntado anteriormente, es un dispositivo aplicable como medio de señalización de "hombre al agua” en situaciones de emergencia náutica estando conformado, esencialmente, a partir de un contenedor, con medios para su adosado al cuerpo del usuario, en cuyo interior incorpora un globo y una señal luminosa asociados a un mecanismo de accionamiento e inflado con gas inerte a través de un interruptor accionable de modo manual o automático, de manera que, en caso de emergencia, el globo se eleva sujeto a un hilo señalizando la posición del usuario naufrago.The personal security device that the invention proposes, as has been pointed out above, is a device applicable as a means of signaling "man overboard" in nautical emergency situations being formed, essentially, from a container, with means for its attached to the body of the user, inside which incorporates a balloon and a light signal associated with a drive mechanism and inflated with inert gas through a manually or automatically operable switch, so that, in case of emergency, the Balloon rises subject to a thread signaling the position of the shipwrecked user.

Más concretamente, el contendor es un recipiente hermético en forma de bombona que cuenta, externamente, con unos aros o elemento similar para la inserción de medios de sujeción tales como una correa, para que el usuario lo lleve adosado a la espalda, y con un interruptor que presenta dos posiciones: una de uso, en que se puede activar manualmente mediante la pulsación de un botón, o automáticamente, por ejemplo, mediante un sensor de presión y/o humedad, posición que se escogerá en el momento en que el usuario se coloca el dispositivo; y una de no uso, en que queda bloqueado, posición que se colocará cuando el dispositivo no se usa, para evitar cualquier accionamiento inapropiado.More specifically, the container is an airtight container in the form of a cylinder that has, externally, with rings or similar element for the insertion of fastening means such as a strap, for the user to wear it attached to the back, and with a switch that has two positions: one for use, in which it can be activated manually by pressing a button, or automatically, for example, by means of a pressure and / or humidity sensor, a position that will be chosen at the moment in which the user the device is placed; and one of non-use, in which it is locked, position that will be placed when the device is not used, to avoid any inappropriate actuation.

Y, interiormente, el contenedor cuenta con, al menos, un globo inflable, asociado a una bombona de gas inerte, por ejemplo helio, vinculada a un activador conectado, a su vez, al interruptor y a una batería de alimentación, de manera que, al accionar dicho interruptor, ya sea manualmente o automáticamente, el activador dispara la salida de gas dentro del globo que, por la presión, provoca la apertura de una tapa superior del contenedor y se eleva, quedando sujeto al mismo a través de un hilo de nylon previsto al efecto.And, inside, the container has, at least, an inflatable balloon, associated with an inert gas cylinder, for example helium, linked to an activator connected, in turn, to the switch and to a power supply battery, so that, when this switch is activated, either manually or automatically, the activator triggers the gas outlet inside the balloon, which, due to the pressure, causes the opening of an upper lid of the container and rises, being subjected to it through a wire of nylon provided for this purpose.

Preferentemente y para que el globo se eleve suficientemente, dicho hilo, en posición de reposo, está enrollado en un carrete previsto también en el interior del contenedor, por ejemplo, en un compartimiento independiente del que emerge a través de una pequeña abertura al desenrollarse por la elevación del globo al que se encuentra sujeto.Preferably and for the balloon to rise sufficiently, said yarn, in rest position, is wound on a reel also provided inside the container, for example, in an independent compartment from which it emerges through a small opening when unwinding by the elevation of the balloon to which it is subject.

Por último cabe destacar que, además, junto al globo inflable se prevé la incorporación de una potente luz led conectada igualmente al mecanismo activador, de manera que se enciende, preferentemente en modo parpadeante, al mismo tiempo que se activa el inflado del globo y se eleva con este, situándose en una posición elevada por encima del punto en que se encuentra el usuario que lleva el contenedor sujeto a la espalda, haciendo que pueda ser detectado con facilidad por los servicios de búsqueda y rescate.Finally, it should be noted that, besides the inflatable balloon, a powerful LED light is also connected to the activating mechanism, so that it is switched on, preferably in a blinking mode, at the same time that the inflation is activated of the balloon and rises with it, placing itself in an elevated position above the point where the user is who carries the container attached to the back, making it easily detected by the search and rescue services.

DESCRIPCIÓN DE LOS DIBUJOSDESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

Para complementar la descripción que se está realizando y con objeto de ayudar a una mejor comprensión de las características de la invención, se acompaña a la presente memoria descriptiva, como parte integrante de la misma, de un juego de planos en que con carácter ilustrativo y no limitativo se ha representado lo siguiente:To complement the description that is being made and in order to help a better understanding of the characteristics of the invention, the descriptive specification is attached, as an integral part thereof, of a set of drawings in which, with illustrative character and not limiting the following has been represented:

Las figuras número 1-A, 1-B y 1-C.- Muestra una vista esquemática en alzado, lateral, frontal y posterior respectivamente, del contenedor en que se incorporan los elementos funcionales del dispositivo personal de seguridad, objeto de la invención, apreciándose su configuración general externa en posición de reposo, en especial el interruptor y los aros para la inserción de medios de sujeción.Figures 1-A, 1-B and 1-C- Shows a schematic view in elevation, side, front and rear respectively, of the container in which the functional elements of the personal safety device, object of the invention, are incorporated, its external general configuration is appreciated in rest position, especially the switch and the rings for the insertion of fixing means.

Las figuras número 2-A y 2-B.- Muestran sendas vistas, en alzado frontal y sección lateral respectivamente, de la zona del interruptor en el contenedor del dispositivo de la invención, representado en posición de accionamiento automático o manual.The figures number 2-A and 2-B- show respective views, in front elevation and lateral section respectively, of the zone of the switch in the container of the device of the invention, represented in position of automatic or manual activation.

Las figuras número 3-A y 3-B.- Muestran sendas vistas, en alzado frontal y sección lateral respectivamente, de la misma zona del interruptor en el contenedor del dispositivo de la invención que la mostrada en las figuras precedentes 2-A y 2-B, en este caso representado en posición de no accionamiento.Figures 3-A and 3-B- Show respective views, in frontal elevation and lateral section respectively, of the same zone of the switch in the container of the device of the invention as shown in the previous figures 2-A and 2 -B, in this case represented in the non-driving position.

La figura número 4.- Muestra una vista en sección lateral del dispositivo de la invención, representado en posición de reposo, es decir, con todos sus elementos alojados en el interior del contenedor que se sujeta al usuario, apreciándose la configuración y disposición de los mismos.Figure 4 shows a side section view of the device of the invention, represented in resting position, that is, with all its elements housed inside the container that is fastened to the user, appreciating the configuration and arrangement of the same.

La figura número 5.- Muestra una vista en sección lateral del dispositivo, según la invención, en este caso representado en posición de uso, es decir, una vez activado y con el globo inflado y sujeto al hilo que lo mantiene sujeto al contenedor. Figure 5 shows a side sectional view of the device, according to the invention, in this case represented in the position of use, that is, once activated and with the balloon inflated and attached to the thread that holds it attached to the container.

Y las figuras número 6 y 7.- Muestran sendas representaciones del dispositivo en respectivas circunstancias de uso por un usuario caído al agua, de noche en la figura 6 y de día en la figura 7.And the figures number 6 and 7.- They show respective representations of the device in respective circumstances of use by a user fallen to the water, at night in figure 6 and day in figure 7.

REALIZACIÓN PREFERENTE DE LA INVENCIÓNPREFERRED EMBODIMENT OF THE INVENTION

A la vista de las mencionadas figuras, y de acuerdo con la numeración adoptada, se puede observar en ellas un ejemplo de realización no limitativo del dispositivo personal de seguridad de la invención, el cual comprende las partes y elementos que se indican y describen en detalle a continuación.In view of the aforementioned figures, and in accordance with the numbering adopted, an exemplary non-limiting embodiment of the personal security device of the invention can be observed, which comprises the parts and elements that are indicated and described in detail. then.

Así, tal como se aprecia en dichas figuras, el dispositivo (1) en cuestión, aplicable como medio de señalización de la posición de un usuario (2) en situaciones de emergencia náutica, se configura, esencialmente, a partir de un contenedor (3), con medios de sujeción (4) para su adosado al cuerpo del usuario (2), en cuyo interior incorpora un globo (5) inflable y una señal luminosa (6) sujetos a un hilo (7) o similar que los une al contenedor y asociados a un mecanismo activador (8) que, a través de un interruptor (9) accionable de modo manual o automático, provoca el inflado con gas inerte del globo (5) y su expulsión fuera del contenedor (3) elevándolo por encima de este, a la vez que enciende la señal luminosa (6), tal como se observa en las figuras 6 y 7.Thus, as seen in said figures, the device (1) in question, applicable as a means of signaling the position of a user (2) in nautical emergency situations, is configured, essentially, from a container (3). ), with fastening means (4) for attaching it to the body of the user (2), inside which it incorporates an inflatable balloon (5) and a light signal (6) attached to a thread (7) or the like that joins them to the container and associated with an activating mechanism (8) that, through a switch (9) operable manually or automatically, causes the inflation with inert gas balloon (5) and its ejection out of the container (3) elevating it above of this, while lighting the light signal (6), as shown in figures 6 and 7.

Preferentemente, el contendor (3), como se aprecia en las figuras 1-A, 1-B y 1-C, es un recipiente hermético en forma de bombona que cuenta, externamente, por un lado con unos aros (31) o elemento similar para la inserción de medios de sujeción (4) que, por ejemplo, consisten en una correa, para que el usuario lo lleve adosado a la espalda, y con el interruptor (9) en el lado opuesto, el cual, por otra parte, en la realización preferida presenta dos posiciones: una de uso, apreciable en las figuras 2-A y 2-B, en que se puede activar manualmente mediante la pulsación de un botón (91), o automáticamente, por ejemplo, mediante un sensor de presión y/o humedad (92), que se conectarán con el mecanismo activador (8); y una de no uso, mostrada en las figuras 3-A y 3-B, donde dicho interruptor (9) queda bloqueado.Preferably, the container (3), as shown in figures 1-A, 1-B and 1-C, is a hermetic container in the form of a cylinder that has, externally, on the one hand with rings (31) or element similar for the insertion of fastening means (4) which, for example, consist of a strap, for the user to wear it attached to the back, and with the switch (9) on the opposite side, which, on the other hand , in the preferred embodiment has two positions: one for use, appreciable in Figures 2-A and 2-B, in which it can be activated manually by pressing a button (91), or automatically, for example, by means of a sensor of pressure and / or humidity (92), which will be connected with the activating mechanism (8); and one of non-use, shown in Figures 3-A and 3-B, where said switch (9) is blocked.

Preferentemente, en el interior del contenedor (3), el globo (5) inflable se incorpora desinflado en la parte superior del mismo, justo bajo una tapa (10) ajustada a presión, estando la boquilla del globo (5) asociada a una bombona (11) contenedora del gas inerte, por ejemplo helio, vinculada al activador (8) que, a su vez, está conectado al interruptor (9) y a una batería (12) de alimentación, de manera que, al accionar dicho interruptor (9), ya sea manualmente o automáticamente, el activador (8) dispara la salida de gas dentro del globo (5) que, por la presión, provoca la apertura de la tapa (10) superior del contenedor (3) y se eleva, quedando sujeto al mismo a través del hilo (7) que, preferentemente, es de nylon.Preferably, inside the container (3), the inflatable balloon (5) is incorporated deflated in the upper part thereof, just under a lid (10) adjusted under pressure, the nozzle of the balloon (5) being associated with a cylinder (11) Container of the inert gas, for example helium, linked to the activator (8) which, in turn, is connected to the switch (9) and to a power battery (12), so that, when said switch (9) is operated, either manually or automatically, the activator (8) triggers the gas outlet inside the balloon (5) which, due to the pressure, causes the opening of the upper cover (10) of the container (3) and rises, being attached to it through the wire ( 7) which, preferably, is nylon.

Y, en la realización preferida, el activador (8), la bombona (11) de gas y la batería (12), junto al sistema de cableado (16) de conexiones eléctricas, se encuentran alojados en el interior de un receptáculo hermético (17) que, con la activación del dispositivo, se eleva junto al globo (5) al estar fijado bajo el mismo, junto a la señal luminosa (6).And, in the preferred embodiment, the activator (8), the gas bottle (11) and the battery (12), together with the wiring system (16) of electrical connections, are housed inside a hermetic receptacle ( 17) that, with the activation of the device, rises next to the balloon (5) when it is fixed under it, together with the light signal (6).

Preferentemente, dicho hilo (7) está unido por su extremo opuesto, a un carrete (13) incorporado también dentro del contenedor (3) y en el que se encuentra enrollado cuando el dispositivo (1) está en posición de reposo.Preferably, said thread (7) is connected at its opposite end to a reel (13) also incorporated inside the container (3) and in which it is wound when the device (1) is in the rest position.

Preferentemente, dicho carrete (13) se encuentra alojado en un compartimiento independiente (14) de la parte inferior del contenedor (3) del cual el hilo (7) emerge a través de una pequeña abertura (15) para unirse al globo (5) y a través del que va discurriendo al desenrollarse el carrete (13) por efecto de la elevación del globo (5) cuando se activa el dispositivo (1).Preferably, said reel (13) is housed in an independent compartment (14) of the lower part of the container (3) from which the wire (7) emerges through a small opening (15) to join the balloon (5) and through which the reel (13) unwinds as a result of the elevation of the balloon (5) when the device (1) is activated.

Por último, cabe destacar que, preferentemente, la señal luminosa (6) que incorpora el dispositivo junto al globo (5) inflable es una luz led parpadeante.Finally, it should be noted that, preferably, the light signal (6) that incorporates the device next to the inflatable balloon (5) is a flashing LED light.

Descrita suficientemente la naturaleza de la presente invención, así como la manera de ponerla en práctica, no se considera necesario hacer más extensa su explicación para que cualquier experto en la materia comprenda su alcance y las ventajas que de ella se derivan, haciéndose constar que, dentro de su esencialidad, podrá ser llevada a la práctica en otras formas de realización que difieran en detalle de la indicada a título de ejemplo, y a las cuales alcanzará igualmente la protección que se recaba siempre que no se altere, cambie o modifique su principio fundamental. Having sufficiently described the nature of the present invention, as well as the way of putting it into practice, it is not considered necessary to extend its explanation so that any expert in the field understands its scope and the advantages derived therefrom, stating that, within its essentiality, it may be carried out in other forms of realization that differ in detail from that indicated by way of example, and which will also achieve the protection that is sought provided that it is not altered, changed or modified its fundamental principle .

Claims

1. - PERSONAL SAFETY DEVICE which, applicable as a means of signaling the position of a user (2) in situations of nautical emergency, is characterized by comprising a container (3), with means of restraint (4) for its attachment to the body of the user (2), inside which incorporates an inflatable balloon (5) and a light signal (6) attached to a thread (7) that joins them to the container (3) being associated with an activating mechanism (8) such that , through a switch (9) operable manually or automatically, causes inflation with inert gas from the balloon (5) and its ejection out of the container (3) elevating it above it, while igniting the light signal (6)

2. - PERSONAL SAFETY DEVICE, according to claim 1, wherein the container (3) is a hermetic container in the form of cylinder that has, externally, on the one hand, with rings (31) or similar for the insertion of means of fastening (4) and with the switch (9) on the opposite side.

3. - PERSONAL SECURITY DEVICE, according to claim 2, wherein the securing means (4) consist of a strap, for the user to carry the container (3) attached to the back.

4. - PERSONAL SECURITY DEVICE, according to any of claims 1 to 3, wherein the switch has two positions: one of use, in which are accessible a button (91) of manual pulsation and a pressure and / or humidity sensor ( 92) connected with the activating mechanism (8); and one of non-use, where said switch (9) is blocked.

5. - PERSONAL SAFETY DEVICE, according to any of claims 1 to 4, wherein , inside the container (3), the inflatable balloon (5) is incorporated deflated at the top thereof, just under a cover (10) ) adjusted to pressure, the nozzle of the balloon (5) being associated with a cylinder (11) containing the inert gas, linked to the activator (8) which, in turn, is connected to the switch (9) and a battery (12) of feeding, so that, when said switch (9) is operated, either manually or automatically, the activator (8) triggers the gas outlet inside the balloon (5) which, by pressure, causes the lid to open ( 10) of the container (3) and it rises, being attached to it through the thread (7).

6. - PERSONAL SECURITY DEVICE, according to claim 5, wherein the activator (8), the gas cylinder (11) and the battery (12), together with the wiring system (16) of electrical connections, are housed in the inside of a hermetic receptacle (17) that, with the activation of the device, rises next to the balloon (5) when it is fixed under it, next to the light signal (6).

7. - PERSONAL SAFETY DEVICE, according to any of claims 1 to 6, wherein the thread (7) is nylon.

8. - PERSONAL SAFETY DEVICE, according to any of claims 1 to 7, wherein the thread (7) is attached at its opposite end to a reel (13) also incorporated into the container (3) and in which it is rolled when the device (1) is in rest position.

9. - PERSONAL SECURITY DEVICE, according to claim 8, wherein said reel (13) is housed in an independent compartment (14) of the lower part of the container (3) from which the wire (7) emerges through a small opening (15) to join the balloon (5) and through which it runs while the reel (13) unwinds due to the elevation of the balloon (5) when the device (1) is activated.

10. - PERSONAL SECURITY DEVICE, according to any of claims 1 to 9, wherein the light signal (6) that incorporates the device next to the inflatable balloon (5) is a flashing led light.