FR2767303A1 - Support float for swimmer - Google Patents

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FR2767303A1
FR2767303A1 FR9710565A FR9710565A FR2767303A1 FR 2767303 A1 FR2767303 A1 FR 2767303A1 FR 9710565 A FR9710565 A FR 9710565A FR 9710565 A FR9710565 A FR 9710565A FR 2767303 A1 FR2767303 A1 FR 2767303A1
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
    • A63B35/00—Swimming framework with driving mechanisms operated by the swimmer or by a motor
    • A63B35/06—Swimming framework with driving mechanisms operated by the swimmer or by a motor with twin-bladed paddles or buoyant members
    • 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
    • B63C9/082—Annular or U-shaped life-buoys intended to be thrown to persons
    • 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
    • B63H—MARINE PROPULSION OR STEERING
    • B63H16/00—Marine propulsion by muscle power
    • B63H16/04—Oars; Sculls; Paddles; Poles
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
    • A63B71/00—Games or sports accessories not covered in groups A63B1/00 - A63B69/00
    • A63B71/06—Indicating or scoring devices for games or players, or for other sports activities
    • A63B2071/0694—Visual indication, e.g. Indicia
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
    • A63B2208/00—Characteristics or parameters related to the user or player
    • A63B2208/12—Characteristics or parameters related to the user or player specially adapted for children
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
    • A63B2225/00—Miscellaneous features of sport apparatus, devices or equipment
    • A63B2225/60—Apparatus used in water
    • A63B2225/605—Floating

Abstract

The float is formed as a dumbbell shape with a flexible tube (1) which bulges at its middle with a circumference of fifteen centimetres. The ends are formed as rigid flat paddles (2) with a channel section in the base to form a hand grip (3). The float is phosphorescent and has a flotation value for providing high visibility.

Description

La présente invention concerne un dispositif flottant de sauvetage et de propulsion dans une étendue d'eau propice â la baignade ou à la navigation. Traditionnellement, les engins de protection contre l'immersion gilet, bouée gonflable, etc- ne permettent pas la propulsion et ne signalent pas de manière continue et efficace la position dans l'eau de "l'homme à la mer
Le dispositif selon l'invention, en forme d'aviron double, permet de remédier à ces deux lacunes majeures. Il peut être utilisé dans liteau par agrément ou par nécessité, au repos ou en propulsion par les bras, soit au besoin en bouée de sauvetage autour du corps pour prévenir tout risque de noyade.The present invention relates to a floating rescue and propulsion device in a body of water suitable for swimming or navigation. Traditionally, protective devices against immersion in life jackets, inflatable buoys, etc. do not allow propulsion and do not continuously and effectively indicate the position in water of "man overboard"
The device according to the invention, in the form of a double oar, makes it possible to remedy these two major shortcomings. It can be used in a batten for pleasure or by necessity, at rest or propelled by the arms, or if necessary as a lifeline around the body to prevent any risk of drowning.

Les dessins annéxés illustrent l'invention:
- La figure 1 représente de face le dispositif flottant de l'invention avec indication de la flexibilité du tube central.The attached drawings illustrate the invention:
- Figure 1 shows from the front the floating device of the invention with indication of the flexibility of the central tube.

- La figure 2 représente le baigneur sur le dos, le dispositif étant ainsi correctement utilisé, se propulsant dans l'eau.  - Figure 2 shows the bather on the back, the device thus being properly used, propelling itself in the water.

- La figure 3 représente une variante du dispositif bouclé par crantage autour du torse de'l'homme à la mer " formant bouée de sauvetage avec repérage par les surfaces palmées colorées phosphorescentes se trouvant au dessus du niveau de la mer.  - Figure 3 shows a variant of the device looped by notching around the torso of 'man overboard' forming a lifeline with identification by the phosphorescent colored webbed surfaces located above sea level.

En référence å ces dessins, le dispositif comporte un tube flexible en matière plastique expansé(l), souple et léger dont les dimensions à titre d'exemple non limitatif, pour les adultes, sont de l'ordre de 160 cm de long et d'un diamétre de 6 cm renflé en son centre sur environ 15 cm pour permettre l'appui de la tete. Les surfaces planes " palmées (2) aux deux extrémités sont de l'ordre de 40 cm de long et 17 de larges en matière plastique rigide, le tout d'environ 240 cm et de couleur vive phosphorescente. La taille - enfant - est de dimensions proportionnellement réduites. With reference to these drawings, the device comprises a flexible tube made of expanded plastic (l), flexible and light, the dimensions of which, by way of nonlimiting example, for adults are of the order of 160 cm long and d '' a diameter of 6 cm swollen in its center on about 15 cm to allow the support of the head. The flat "webbed" surfaces (2) at the two ends are of the order of 40 cm long and 17 wide in rigid plastic, all about 240 cm and of bright phosphorescent color. The size - child - is proportionally reduced dimensions.

Sans mouvement dans 1 'eaux soit par agrément ou par nécessité, le dispositif assure la flottaison du corps du baigneur, le tube central (1) étant passé sous les aisselles, soit par devant ou par derrière le torse. Without movement in the water either by pleasure or by necessity, the device ensures the buoyancy of the body of the bather, the central tube (1) being passed under the armpits, either in front or behind the torso.

La figure 2 représente le baigneur sur le dos, le tube central(l) passé par derrière le torse, ressortant sous les aiselles, les mains serrant les aires de préhension cannelées (3) prévues à la base des surfaces palmées, les bras étendus transmettant aux surfaces palmées un mouvement rotatif d'avant-errière ce qui produit la propulsion dans l'eau dans une direction désirée, pour regagner la côte, par exemple, en cas de besoin. Figure 2 shows the bather on the back, the central tube (l) passed from behind the torso, emerging under the armpits, the hands tightening the grooved grip areas (3) provided at the base of the webbed surfaces, the extended arms transmitting on the webbed surfaces a rotary front-rear movement which produces propulsion in the water in a desired direction, to return to the coast, for example, if necessary.

Dans une autre forme d'utilisation du dispositif selon l'invention, - figure 3-, un bouclage autour du torse du tube central (1), en haut de la poitrine d'un baigneur se sentant en difficulté, fait fonction de bouée de sauvetage à repérage efficace
En effet, un crantage de fixation (4) par enfoncement selon un système "male-femelle", rapide, aisé et sûr, se situant au niveau des aires de préhension des mains(3) fixe solidement le dispositif autour du corps. Les surfaces palmées colorées(2) se trouvent automatiquement érigées sur la poitrine, au dessus du niveau de l'eau et au dessus du niveau de la tête(6), facilitant ainsi les recherches de l'homme à la mer".In another form of use of the device according to the invention, - Figure 3-, a loop around the torso of the central tube (1), at the top of the chest of a swimmer feeling in difficulty, acts as a buoy effective locator rescue
Indeed, a fastening notch (4) by pressing in according to a "male-female" system, quick, easy and safe, being located at the level of the gripping areas of the hands (3) securely fixes the device around the body. The colored webbed surfaces (2) are automatically erected on the chest, above the water level and above the head level (6), thus facilitating man overboard searches ".

.Selon une variante non illustrée, le dispositif, selon l'invention peut etre aussi facilement utilisé par un baigneur se trouvant sur une embarcation légère, basse sur l'eau,-tel un matelas gonflable-, soit en propulsion par les bras en cas de forte dérive de courant ou par vent "de terre" violent, pour regagner la côte ou à défaut, en bouée de sauvetage, selon figure 3 en attendant les secours. .According to a variant not illustrated, the device according to the invention can also be easily used by a bather on a light boat, low on the water, such as an inflatable mattress, or propelled by the arms in case strong current drift or by strong "downwind" wind, to return to the coast or, failing that, in a lifebuoy, according to FIG. 3 while waiting for help.

A titre d'exemple non limitatif, tout plongeur sous-marin désirant assurer une sécurité maximum, peut sans gêne, adjoindre a la petite bouée de repérage habituelle, ce dispositif selon I'invention, relié gracie à un petit trou(4), à une amare fine assez longue, pour s'en servir de bouée de repos ou de sauvetage ou bien d'aviron de propulsion. De surcroît une surface flottante longue de couleur phosphorescente facilite le repérage par hélicoptère
Le dispositif selon l'invention est donc particulièrement destiné aux baigneurs et aux navigateurs pour une utilisation d'agrément et de nécessité et peut trouver sa place à coté des engins de sauvetage obligatoires dans les embarcations de certaines catégories. By way of nonlimiting example, any underwater diver wishing to ensure maximum safety, can without discomfort, add to the usual small tracking buoy, this device according to the invention, connected free of charge to a small hole (4), to a fine mooring long enough to use as a rest or rescue buoy or propulsion oar. In addition, a long phosphorescent floating surface makes it easier to spot by helicopter.
The device according to the invention is therefore particularly intended for swimmers and navigators for the use of pleasure and necessity and can find its place alongside compulsory life-saving appliances in boats of certain categories.

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REVENDICATIONS 1) Dispositif flottant en forme aviron double pour assurer l'emersion du corps humain dans l'eau, en particulier de la tete, et la propulsion par les bras dans cet élément caractérisé en ce qu'il comporte un tube central flexible(l) renflé en son centre sur 15 cm environ, se terminant aux deux extrémités par des surfaces palmées rigides (2) > ayant 9 leur base une aire cannelée de préhension pour les mains(3), le tout d'un fort indice de flottabilité et de couleur vive phosphorescente facilitant le repérage de l'homme à la mer 1) Floating device in double rowing form to ensure the emersion of the human body in water, in particular of the head, and the propulsion by the arms in this element characterized in that it comprises a flexible central tube (l) swollen at its center for about 15 cm, ending at both ends with rigid webbed surfaces (2)> having 9 at their base a grooved grip area for the hands (3), all with a strong buoyancy index and bright phosphorescent color making it easier to spot man overboard 2) Dispositif flottant, selon revendication 1 caractérisé en ce qu'il comporte un crantage de fixation par enfoncement, rapide, sûr et aisé (5), situé à la base des surfaces palmées(3), qui permet le touclsge du dispositif en bouée de sauvetage a repérage efficace par l'émergence sur la poitrine, au dessus du niveau de l'eau et de la tête (6) > des deux surfaces palmées colorées phosphorescentes(3) 2) Floating device, according to claim 1 characterized in that it includes a fastening, fast, safe and easy fixing notch (5), located at the base of the webbed surfaces (3), which allows the device to be touched with a buoy rescue with effective detection by the emergence on the chest, above the water level and the head (6)> of the two phosphorescent colored webbed surfaces (3) 3) Dispositif flottant selon revedications 1 et 2 caractérisé en ce qu'il permet aussi, soit la propulsion par les bras, soit la position de bouclage en bouée de sauvetage le baigneur étant sur une de ces embarcations légères gonflables, type matelas, facilement sujettes a dérive par courant ou par vent fort.  3) Floating device according to claims 1 and 2 characterized in that it also allows either propulsion by the arms, or the position of buckling in lifebuoy the bather being on one of these light inflatable boats, mattress type, easily prone drifted by current or strong wind. Dispositif flottant, selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes caractérisé par un trou de passage (4) d'amare fine, a l'extrémit.é de chaque surface palmée pour utilisation de remorque ou de sécurité (éviter le largage accidentel du dispositif)  Floating device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized by a passage hole (4) of fine mooring, at the end of each webbed surface for trailer or safety use (avoid accidental release of the device)
FR9710565A 1997-08-18 1997-08-18 DEVICE FOR ENSURING THE EMERGENCE INTO THE WATER OF THE HUMAN BODY IN PARTICULAR OF THE HEAD, EITHER IN MOTION OR REST AND ALLOWING ITS PROPULSION IN THIS ELEMENT Expired - Fee Related FR2767303B1 (en)

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