FR2777859A1 - Stabilized autonomous diving suit - Google Patents
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
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- B63H23/00—Transmitting power from propulsion power plant to propulsive elements
- B63H23/22—Transmitting power from propulsion power plant to propulsive elements with non-mechanical gearing
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- 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
- B63C11/00—Equipment for dwelling or working underwater; Means for searching for underwater objects
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- B63H25/04—Initiating means for steering, for slowing down, otherwise than by use of propulsive elements, or for dynamic anchoring automatic, e.g. reacting to compass
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-1- La présente invention concerne un dispositif portable pour maintenir-1- The present invention relates to a portable device for maintaining
automatiquement,sans qu'il soit necessaire de le tracter, a la verticale de l'utilisateur un automatically, without the need to tow it, vertically from the user a
systeme d'alimentation en air comprimé pour plongeurs sous-marins. compressed air supply system for scuba divers.
Les plongées sous marines de longue durée sont traditionnellement effectueés soit en utilisant des bouteilles d'air comprimé a haute pression(environ 200bars) soit en utilisant Long-term scuba diving is traditionally carried out either using high pressure compressed air cylinders (around 200bars) or using
du matériel lourd embarqué avec assistance en surface. heavy equipment on board with surface assistance.
Le dispositif selon l'invention peut etre mis en oeuvre et utilisé par une personne seule sans embarcation et permet de respirer sous l'eau en évoluant librement pendant Plusieures heures,sans qu'il soit necessaire d'utiliser des bouteilles d'air comprimé a haute pression.II comporte en effet une installation électrique alimentant électriquement un compresseur d'air qui aspire l'air en surface et le refoule a une pression suffisante pour que le plongeur puisse respirer confortablement, de plus l'installation électrique alimente électriquement un moteur de propulsion a hélice qui maintien automatiquement The device according to the invention can be implemented and used by a single person without a boat and allows breathing underwater while moving freely for several hours, without the need to use compressed air bottles at It has an electrical installation electrically supplying an air compressor which draws in air from the surface and delivers it at a pressure sufficient for the diver to breathe comfortably, moreover the electrical installation supplies an electric motor propeller propulsion which maintains automatically
le compresseur a la verticale du plongeur. the compressor is vertical to the plunger.
Selon des modes particuliers de réalisation: -le flotteur peut supporter un système de propulsion a hélice monté sur un pivot -le démarrage du moteur de propulsion peut etre commander par un aimant situé dans une roue -le démarrage du compresseur peut etre commander par un pressostat Les dessins annexés illustrent la présente invention appelée scaphandre semi-autonome stabilisé: Le scaphandre semi-autonme stabilisé comporte en effet une chambre de compression représentée en coupe par la figure 2, un propulseur autodirectionnel représenté en coupe par les figures 3 et 4,une double conduite d'air flexible représentée en coupe par la figure According to particular embodiments: -the float can support a propeller propeller system mounted on a pivot -the start of the propulsion motor can be controlled by a magnet located in a wheel -the start of the compressor can be controlled by a pressure switch The accompanying drawings illustrate the present invention called stabilized semi-autonomous diving suit: The stabilized semi-autonomous diving suit indeed has a compression chamber shown in section in FIG. 2, a self-steering thruster shown in section in Figures 3 and 4, a double flexible air duct shown in section in the figure
5,un harnais de plongée représenté en coupe par la figure 6. 5, a diving harness shown in section in FIG. 6.
En référence a ces dessins, le scaphandre semi-autonome stabilisé comporte un compresseur(l)qui,lorsque l'interrupteur(53)et le contact de pressostat(42) sont fermés, aspire l'air exterieur par la conduite d'aspiration(2) et le refoule sous pression dans le flotteur(3) puis dans le pivot (9).L'air comprimé accède a l'embout buccal(52) en passant With reference to these drawings, the stabilized semi-autonomous diving suit comprises a compressor (l) which, when the switch (53) and the pressure switch contact (42) are closed, sucks in the outside air through the suction pipe ( 2) and pressurizes it back into the float (3) then into the pivot (9). The compressed air reaches the mouthpiece (52) by passing
par la conduite(55)puis par la conduite(37)puis la conduite(48) puis le détendeur(4). by the line (55) then by the line (37) then the line (48) then the regulator (4).
L'air expiré est acheminé de l'embout buccal(52) vers la surface en passant par la The exhaled air is routed from the mouthpiece (52) to the surface through the
conduite(49)puis la conduite (38)puis la conduite(56)puis le clapet(7). Le pivot (9). line (49) then line (38) then line (56) then valve (7). The pivot (9).
pénettre dans le flotteur (3) en étant maintenu par le support (5).Le pivot (9) étant maintenu dans le support(5) par un jeu de billes (10) placées dans les gorges (11) et (12) pivote indépendament du flotteur(3)dès que le plongeur change de direction.La roue maitresse(13) peut pivoter sur son arbre (32)lui-meme fixé au pivot(9).Au repos, l'aimant enter the float (3) while being held by the support (5). The pivot (9) being held in the support (5) by a set of balls (10) placed in the grooves (11) and (12) pivots independent of the float (3) as soon as the diver changes direction. The master wheel (13) can pivot on its shaft (32) itself fixed to the pivot (9). At rest, the magnet
(17) est en position haute de la roue(13) et le collier de fixation (18)en position basse. (17) is in the high position of the wheel (13) and the fixing collar (18) in the low position.
-2- La double conduite d'air flexible(61) sert de liaison entre l'anneau de fixation (18) et le -2- The double flexible air line (61) serves as a connection between the fixing ring (18) and the
harnais de plongée (62) et transmet les mouvements du plongeur a la roue maitresse(13). diving harness (62) and transmits the movements of the diver to the master wheel (13).
Lorsque la chambre de compression(59) s'éloigne de la verticale du plongeur,la roue maitresse (13),etant reliée par le collier de fixation(18) au harnais de plongée (62), effectue un mouvement de rotation,ceci a pour effet d'amener 1'aimant(17) face au recepteur (21), situé dans le support (28).Le recepteur(21)se ferme sous l'effet magnétique de l'aimant(17),mettant ainsi sous tension le contacteur puissance(57)du moteur(16) de propulsion.Le moteur(16)démarre et fait tourner l'hélice (22). La rotation de l'hélice(22) fait se mouvoir la chambre de compression(59) et tend a la ramener a la verticale du plongeur.Pendant la progression de la chambre de compression(59),la roue maitresse(13) tourne dans le sens inverse,l'aimant(17) remonte vers sa position initiale,le recepteur(21) s'ouvre,le moteur(l16) s'arrete et retrouve sa position initiale lorsque la chambre de compression(59) est a la verticale du plongeur.Un variateur (54) peut etre inclus dans le circuit électrique pour faire varier la vitesse de rotation du moteur (16) en fonction de la position de la chambre de compression (59) par rapport a la verticale du plongeur. le moteur(16),l'hélice (22)et le récepteur(21) éxistants en doubles (16a),(22a) et (21 a) dans des positions opposées par rapport a l'axe du pivot(9),la chambre de compression(59) rejoindra la verticale du plongeur quelque soit la direction When the compression chamber (59) moves away from the vertical of the plunger, the master wheel (13), being connected by the fixing collar (18) to the diving harness (62), performs a rotational movement, this has to bring the magnet (17) in front of the receiver (21), located in the support (28). The receiver (21) closes under the magnetic effect of the magnet (17), thus putting under tension the power switch (57) of the propulsion engine (16). The engine (16) starts and turns the propeller (22). The rotation of the propeller (22) causes the compression chamber (59) to move and tends to bring it vertical to the plunger. During the progression of the compression chamber (59), the main wheel (13) rotates in in the opposite direction, the magnet (17) rises to its initial position, the receiver (21) opens, the motor (116) stops and returns to its initial position when the compression chamber (59) is vertical A variator (54) can be included in the electrical circuit to vary the speed of rotation of the motor (16) as a function of the position of the compression chamber (59) relative to the vertical of the plunger. the motor (16), the propeller (22) and the receiver (21) existing in duplicates (16a), (22a) and (21a) in opposite positions relative to the axis of the pivot (9), the compression chamber (59) will join the vertical of the plunger whatever the direction
prise par ce dernier.taken by the latter.
Selon une variante illustrée par la figure 8,le pivot (9) peut supporter un ensemble de roues composée d'une roue maitresse(13a),d'une roue de transmition(14) et d'une roue motrice(1l5) placées dans un meme plan vertical sous le pivot(9).Au repos le moteur (16) et l'aimant(17)sont dans l'axe vertical du pivot(9),Lorsque la chambre de compression (59) s'éloigne de la verticale du plongeur, la roue maitresse (13),étant reliée par le collier de fixation(l18) au harnais de plongée (62), effectue un mouvement de rotation.La rotation de la roue maitresse(13) entraine la rotation de la roue de transmition(14) dans le sens opposé. La rotation de la roue de transmition(14) entraine la rotation de la roue motrice (15) dans le sens opposé,donc dans le meme sens que la rotation de la roue maitresse (13). Ceci a pour effet d'amener l'arbre(33) du moteur(16) a la position horizontale.Dans cette position, la roue maitresse(l13) n'est plus en contact avec la roue de transmition(l14) et le rouleau fou (20) de la roue de transmition(14) est en contact avec la roue maitresse (13).Ie rouleau fou(20) tourne sous l'action de la roue maitresse(13)permettant ainsi a la roue de transmition(14) de rester immobile,et donc de maintenir la position horizontale du moteur(16) de propulsion.Pendant la progression du flotteur(3) les roues tournent en sens inverse et retrouvent leurs position initiales de repos a la verticale du plongeur.La double conduite d'air flexible(61) est reliée au propulseur autodirectionnel(60) par les raccords étanches(35)et(39)et au harnais de plongée(62) par les raccords (40)et (58). La double According to a variant illustrated in FIG. 8, the pivot (9) can support a set of wheels composed of a master wheel (13a), a transmission wheel (14) and a driving wheel (1l5) placed in the same vertical plane under the pivot (9). At rest the motor (16) and the magnet (17) are in the vertical axis of the pivot (9), When the compression chamber (59) moves away from the vertical of the plunger, the master wheel (13), being connected by the fixing collar (l18) to the diving harness (62), performs a rotational movement. The rotation of the master wheel (13) causes the rotation of the wheel transmission (14) in the opposite direction. The rotation of the transmission wheel (14) causes the rotation of the drive wheel (15) in the opposite direction, therefore in the same direction as the rotation of the main wheel (13). This has the effect of bringing the motor shaft (33) (16) to the horizontal position. In this position, the master wheel (l13) is no longer in contact with the transmission wheel (l14) and the roller. idler (20) of the transmitting wheel (14) is in contact with the master wheel (13). The idler roller (20) rotates under the action of the master wheel (13) thus allowing the transmitting wheel (14 ) to remain stationary, and therefore to maintain the horizontal position of the propulsion motor (16). During the progression of the float (3) the wheels turn in opposite directions and return to their initial rest position in the vertical position of the plunger. flexible air (61) is connected to the self-propelling thruster (60) by the watertight fittings (35) and (39) and to the diving harness (62) by the fittings (40) and (58). The double
conduite d'air flexible(61)assure le transfert de l'air comprimé et de l'air expiré. flexible air line (61) transfers compressed air and exhaled air.
-3- Le compensateur de houle(36)se tend et se détend sous l'effet des mouvements verticaux de la surface de l'eau, permettant ainsi au harnais de plongee(62) de rester stable.Le harnais de plongée(62) peut etre fixé sur le plongeur.Le pressostat(42)commande le démarrage du compresseur(1) en fonction de la pression régnant autour du plongeur et régule ainsi la pression de l'air comprimé en fonction de la profondeur a laquelle se situe le plongeur.Le clapet antiretour(46) n'autorise le passage de l'air que de l'embout -3- The swell compensator (36) stretches and relaxes under the effect of the vertical movements of the surface of the water, thus allowing the diving harness (62) to remain stable. The pressure switch (42) controls the start of the compressor (1) according to the pressure prevailing around the plunger and thus regulates the pressure of the compressed air depending on the depth at which the plunger is located. The non-return valve (46) allows the passage of air only from the nozzle
buccal(52) vers la conduite (49).Le clapet (7) interdit l'entrée d'eau dans la conduite(56). mouth (52) towards the pipe (49). The valve (7) prevents water from entering the pipe (56).
Les figures 1 a 8 illustrent le mode de fonctionnement du scaphandre selon l'invention. Figures 1 to 8 illustrate the operating mode of the diving suit according to the invention.
A titre d'exemple non limitatif: le scaphandre semi-autonome stabilisé aura une masse de l'ordre de cinq kilogrammes et pourra etre contenu, une fois plié,dans un volume de By way of nonlimiting example: the stabilized semi-autonomous diving suit will have a mass of the order of five kilograms and may be contained, when folded, in a volume of
l'ordre de cent-vingt-cinq décimètres cubes. one hundred and twenty-five cubic decimetres.
La présente invention est particulièrement destinée a la pratique de la plongée subaquatique pendant plusieures heures a une profondeur préconisée,mais non The present invention is particularly intended for the practice of underwater diving for several hours at a recommended depth, but not
limitative,comprise entre un mètre et dix mètres sous la surface de l'eau. limiting, between one meter and ten meters below the surface of the water.
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