FR3069845A1 - NAUTICAL BELT ESPECIALLY FOR UNDERWATER DIVING - Google Patents

Abstract

The invention relates to a nautical belt particularly for scuba diving, comprising - a first attachment section (1a), - a second attachment section (Ib) configured to cover at least partially and to be applied to the first fastening section (1a) for attaching the belt (1), - a belt section (2) disposed between the fastening sections (1a, 1b), characterized by - a handle (3) integral with the second section 'attached. The invention furthermore relates to weighting and associated shedding methods.

Description

NAUTICAL BELT ESPECIALLY FOR SCUBA DIVING.

FR 3,069,845 - A1 (5 /) The invention relates to a nautical belt, in particular for scuba diving, comprising

- a first attachment section (1a),

- a second fastening section (lb) configured to cover at least partially and be applied to the first fastening section (la) to fasten the belt (1),

- a belt section (2) disposed between the attachment sections (la, lb), characterized by

- a handle (3) integral with the second attachment section.

The invention further relates to associated weighting and shedding methods.

Nautical belt especially for scuba diving

The present invention relates to a belt, in particular a weight belt, more particularly useful in the field of scuba diving. The invention further relates to a ballasting method and a method of relieving the weight of a user wearing in particular such a belt.

In the field of scuba diving, it is generally required that divers are equipped with suitable equipment such as a suit often comprising neoprene, and in some cases a bottle of compressed air. In addition to this equipment, divers generally need to be ballasted in order to compensate for the body's natural flotation and that of the body. neoprene.

. Thus, it has been proposed diving belts comprising ballast elements, worn by divers. These belts have a conventional configuration with attachment means such as a loop loop associated with a pin cooperating with belt holes, or parallelepipedal snap-fastening elements comprising structures with elastic deformation.

The diving belts of the prior art have unsatisfactory fastening means because the ballasting and unballasting of these belts involves precise visual control and relatively complex operations which it is important to simplify.

For example, in snorkeling activities, it may happen that the diver needs to quickly shed without being slowed down by the need for precise visual control and without having to disassemble the pin and pass the belt through the loop .

A first objective of the invention is to propose a diving belt whose ballasting and unballasting does not require, no precise visual control.

A second objective of the invention is to propose a diving belt whose ballasting and unballasting imply simplified operations compared to the prior art.

To do this, the invention relates to a nautical belt 5 in particular for scuba diving, comprising

- a first attachment section,

a second fastening section configured to cover at least partially and be applied to the first fastening section to fasten the belt, and

- a belt section arranged between the attachment sections.

According to a first aspect, the belt also comprises a handle secured to the second section, for attachment.

In particular, the handle can be pulled away from the first attachment section to disengage the attachment sections and remove the belt.

Advantageously, the handle makes it possible to have a palpable element of the belt which can be actuated without visual control to offload a diver.

In addition, the use of fastening bands applied one on the other, preferably by pulling on the handle to adjust the belt, allows ballasting in a few steps compared to conventional fastening means such as a loop with loop, or parallelepipedal snap-in elements at each end of the belt associated with an adjustment strap,

In addition, load shedding without visual control or with limited visual control may be of interest to a snorkeler closing their eyes or a diver who has lost their diving goggles. He then has only to feel the handle or to distinguish the handle from the rest of the belt and pull it to be relieved.

According to other aspects taken in isolation or combined according to all technically feasible combinations:

- the handle has a substantially different appearance to the care of a section of the belt; and or

- The handle has a size substantially different from, preferably greater than, at least one section of the belt in the thickness and / or width direction; and or

- The handle is disposed at one end of the second attachment section remote from the belt section.

- the handle has a loop shape; and or

- The handle includes a straight branch; and or

- The handle includes an angular or circular grip edge; and or

- The attachment sections include a section with textile hooks and preferably a section with textile loops;

and or

- The belt section is substantially elastic, and preferably comprises rubber; and / or the handle comprises an elastic band, preferably comprising rubber, on which the first fastening section is fixed on the one hand and the second fastening section on the other hand; and or

- The belt comprises an elastic ring configured to surround and maintain the first and second attachment sections when the second attachment section at least partially covers the first attachment section; and or

- The belt includes a tuba holder removably attached to at least one section of the belt, and comprising a tuba receiving means.

The invention further relates to a method of ballasting a diver by means of a belt, in particular a belt according to the invention, equipped with weights, comprising steps of affixing a first attachment section, preferably stretch a belt section, then affix and apply a second fastening section on the first fastening section.

Another object of the invention relates to a method of shedding plungers wearing a belt with a handle, in particular a belt according to the invention, comprising a step of pulling a handle so as to dissociate a second attachment section from a first attachment section.

The invention will be further detailed by the description of "non-limiting embodiments, and on the basis of the appended figures, in which:

Figure 1 is a front view of the belt according to a preferred embodiment of the invention;

- Figure 2 is a rear view of the belt of Figure 1;

- Figure 3 is a side view of the belt of Figures 1 and 2;

- Figure 4 is a space view of the belt of Figures 1 to 3, illustrating the outer side of the belt at the handle;

- Figure 5 is a space view of the belt of Figures 1 to 4, illustrating the internal side of the belt at the handle;

FIGS. 6A to 6C illustrate a tuba holder for the belt of FIGS. 1 to 5:

- Figure 6Ά illustrates a top view of said tuba holder;

- Figure 6B illustrates a view in space of said tuba holder;

- Figure 6C illustrates a side view of said portetuba;

- Figures 7A and 7B illustrate the elastic ring of the belt of Figures 1 to 5;

FIG. 7A illustrates a view in space of said elastic ring;

FIG. 7B illustrates a side view of said elastic ring;

- Figures 8A to 8D illustrate the fitting and removal of the belt from Figures 1 to 5:

- Figure 8A illustrates a plunger before fitting or after removing the belt;

- Figure 8B illustrates the adjustment and placement of the 'fastening strips;

- Figure 8C illustrates the belt worn; and

- Figure 8D illustrates a plunger pulling the handle to be relieved.

The invention relates to a nautical belt 1, more particularly a diving belt. This type of belt can also be used especially in spearfishing or snorkeling.

The belt includes a first fastening section 1a, and a second fastening section 1b configured to at least partially cover and be applied to the first fastening section 1a to fasten the belt. The attachment sections 1a, 1b are preferably substantially at the opposite ends of the belt 1 with reference to the length of the belt 1.

Preferably, the attachment sections 1a and 1b are configured to extend over more than a quarter of the waist of the user, more preferably over substantially half of the waist of the user as illustrated for example Figures 8C and 8D. Large attachment sections allow a better grip of the belt on the user,

In particular, the attachment sections 1a, 1b include a section with textile hooks and preferably a section with textile loops. For example, the first attachment section 1a includes the textile loops and the second attachment section 1b includes textile hooks. A reverse arrangement can be envisaged. By “textile loops and hooks” is meant parts of a self-gripping strip such as a “velcro®” type strip. Another hook-and-loop system can include textile hooks on the two fastening sections, oriented so that the hooks of the two sections can be fastened by applying the fastening sections to each other.

It is conceivable to use other means of fastening by pressing on the fastening sections insofar as the detachment of the fastening sections is done by actuating a fastening section so as to move it away from the 'other section, attachment. One can for example consider using at least one push button or snap structures for example distributed over the attachment sections.

The belt 1 further comprises a belt section 2 disposed between the attachment sections 1a, 1b. The belt section 2 is in particular configured to be able to adjust the belt 1.

According to a variant, the belt section 2 is substantially elastic, and preferably comprises rubber. Advantageously, an elastic section makes it possible to better adjust the belt on a plunger.

According to a variant, the belt 1 comprises an elastic band 2 a, preferably comprising rubber, on which are fixed on the one hand the first fastening section 1a, in particular a band with textile loops on one side, and d on the other hand the second attachment section 1b, in particular a strip with textile hooks on the other side. This arrangement makes it possible to have an elastic structure between the attachment sections, for a better adjustment of the belt. The elastic band 2 a covers at least partially, preferably completely, the attachment sections 1a and 1b, in particular the bands with textile loops and hooks. This arrangement improves the solidity of the fastening bands at the level of the lining with the elastic band 2a.

In particular, the fastening strips of the fastening sections 1a and 1b are sewn onto the elastic band 2a, more particularly on two opposite faces of the elastic band.

2a. Advantageously, seams allow a solid fixing which is not subject to deterioration by the compounds present in the water.

For better fixing, a rectangular frame can be sewn around the fastening strip and a cross along the diagonals of the rectangle can also be sewn, as can be seen in Figures 1 to 5.

According to one aspect · of the invention, the belt 1 comprises a handle 3 fixed integrally to the second section.

10 · attachment 1b.

In particular, the handle 3 is substantially different from the first la and / or the second attachment section Ib. More particularly, the handle 3 can be pulled away from the first attachment section la to separate the sections attach it, 1b and remove the belt 1.

Advantageously, the handle 3 makes it possible to have a palpable element of the belt which can be actuated without visual control to offload a diver.

In addition, the use of the fastening bands applied one on the other, preferably by pulling on the handle to adjust the elastic part of the belt 1, allows ballasting in a few steps in conventional comparison such as 'A parallelepipedic snap-on loop with passing closures, or elements at each end of the belt associated with an adjustment strap.

According to a variant, the handle 3 has a substantially different appearance from at least one section of the belt 1. In particular, the appearance is substantially different from all the rest of the belt. In other words, the handle 3 has a specific material, texture, and / or color. The sections of the belt are for example dark at least on the outer face while the handle 3 is clear. Advantageously, this. aspect makes it possible to better distinguish the handle visually and / or to the touch, the handle 3 is preferably metallic, for example stainless steel, and the rest of the handle is made of textile preferably dark at least for the visible part when the belt 1 is worn, Of shiny metallic handle 3 contrasts with the rest of the belt. The loop band is preferably dark, In the illustrated variant, the belt 1 is black, and the second attachment section 1b is light brown on the internal face, and black on the external face in particular due to the elastic band 2 a , here black, covering it.

According to a variant, the handle 3 has a size substantially different from, preferably greater than, at least one section of the belt 1 in the direction of the thickness and / or the width. In particular, the size of the handle 3 is. different from at least the second attachment section lb. Advantageously, this aspect makes it possible to further distinguish the handle 3 by touch. Preferably, the handle 3 has a width greater than the width of all the rest of the belt, as illustrated for example in Figures 1 and 2. In the example illustrated, the sections of the belt have a width of fifty two millimeters, and the handle 3 has a width of sixty millimeters In addition, the handle has a thickness greater than the thickness of all the rest of the belt, as illustrated for example in FIG. 3. In the example illustrated, the belt sections have a thickness of two to three millimeters, and the handle 3 has a thickness of eight very millimeters.

According to a variant, the handle 3 is arranged at one end of the second attachment section 1b remote from the belt section 2. In particular, the handle 3 is at the very end of the belt 1. Advantageously, this arrangement makes it possible to improve the shedding of a plunger by pulling the handle to easily detach the entire second attachment section 1b.

According to a variant, the handle 3 has the form of a loop. Advantageously, a loop makes it possible to have a better grip by the user, since one or more fingers can be inserted into the loop to pull the handle 3. In addition, a loop has in particular a shape that can easily be distinguished by palpating the belt looking at it.

According to a variant, the handle 3 comprises an edge 5 for angular or circular gripping 3a. The circular edge 3a is preferred for more ergonomics,

According to “no variant, the comb 3 comprises a substantially straight branch 3b, in particular mounted in a straight housing of the belt 1. Advantageously, the straight branch 3b allows easier attachment to the second attachment section of the belt 1. By particular, a return of the strip 2a sewn on itself makes it possible to form a rectilinear housing for the rectilinear branch 3b. The straight branch 3b can easily pivot in its housing.

According to a variant, the belt 1 also comprises an elastic ring 4 configured to surround and maintain the first and second attachment sections 1a, 1b when the second attachment section 1b at least partially covers the first attachment section 1a. This ring 4 forms an annular brake by maintaining the attachment sections 1a, 1b attached.

The elastic ring 4 is configured to slide between the attachment sections 1a, 1b. The ring is for example arranged around the first attachment section ia. When the belt is worn, the ring 4 is arranged around the two attachment sections 1a, 1b and inside the handle. This can be illustrated in Figure 8C.

The ring 4 makes it possible to counteract the effects of the weight of the handle tending to separate the first and second attachment sections 1a, 1b.

The elastic ring 4 preferably has a color different from at least one section of the belt 1 and / or of the handle 3, preferably from all the rest of the belt 1. In the preferred example, the ring 4 has a bright color and / or fluorescent type, for example in red tones.

In use, the ring 4 can serve as an additional visual marker for the position of the handle 3.

According to a variant, the belt 1 also comprises a tuba holder 5 removably attached to at least one section of the belt, and comprising a tuba receiving means 6.

In particular, the tuba holder 5 comprises a hooking means 7 to the belt 1. The hooking means 7 is preferably a belt hook comprising a hooked branch 7a, and here a complementary branch 7b forming an interrupted ring with the hooked branch 7a. The hooked branch la is preferably disposed against the internal face of the belt 1 and the hook cooperates with an upper edge of the belt to hold the snorkel holder 5. The complementary branch 7b is preferably arranged against the external face of the belt 1. The thickness between the branches of the tuba holder 5 preferably corresponds to the thickness of the belt 1 to have good support of the tuba holder on the belt. In addition, the interrupted part has a size compatible with the insertion of the belt 1 between the branches.

The complementary branch 7b preferably comprises the tuba receiving means 6. The tuba receiving means 6 preferably comprises two receiving branches 6a, 6b in an axis of circle configured to be able to snap a tuba 8 into it.

The tuba holder 5 is preferably disposed on the second attachment section 1b at the edge, of the position, of the first attachment section 1a when the belt · X is worn. This can be illustrated in Figure 8C.

The tuba holder 5 preferably has a color different from at least one section of the belt 1 and / or of the handle 3 and / or of the ring 4, preferably of all the rest of the belt 1. In the preferred example, the tuba holder has a bright and / or fluorescent type, for example in green tones,

In use, the tuba holder 5 can serve as an additional visual marker of the position of the edge of the first attachment section 1a,

The invention further relates to a method of ballasting by means of a belt 1, in particular as described above, equipped with ballasts 9.

The method includes at least the following steps:

- a) affix the first attachment section,

- preferably stretch the belt section 2, then

b) affix and apply the second attachment section 1b to the first attachment section 1a.

Advantageously, the ballasting method is quick and can be done without visual inspection, unlike the methods where a section of the belt must be inserted in a loop and slid to adjust the belt. In addition, the fact of stretching the belt 1 when the latter is elastic, allows quick and easy adjustment.

The load shedding method is all the more facilitated when the belt 1 also comprises a handle 3 which is substantially different from the rest of the belt 1, in particular for the speed of belting and the possibility of doing it without visual inspection.

Preferably, the brake 4 is provided near the internal edge of the first attachment section 1a and is then adjusted inside the handle on the second attachment section 2b, at the end of the ballasting.

The invention further relates to a method of relieving the load of a user wearing a belt 1 with a handle, in particular as described above, equipped with weights.

The method includes a step of pulling the handle 3 to detach the belt 1.

Advantageously, the method according to the invention makes it possible to facilitate load shedding in particular in terms of speed, and can be carried out without visual inspection, unlike belt loops.

Load shedding without visual control or with limited visual control can be crucial in situations where a diver is snorkeling and closes his eyes to improve his performance, or situations where the diver has lost his diving goggles. He then has only to feel the handle 3 or to distinguish the handle 3 from the rest of the belt 1, and pull it to be relieved.

In particular, the handle 3 is pulled so as to dissociate the second attachment section 1b from the first attachment section 1a. More particularly, when the handle 3 is pulled, the brake 4 is slid by winding on the attachment sections 1a, 1b still associated until their dissociation. At the end of load shedding, the brake 4 is on the internal edge of the second attachment structure.

Claims (11)

1. Nautical belt especially for scuba diving, including - a first .section of attachment (la), a- second section. attachment (lb) configured to cover at least partially and be applied to the first section, attachment (la) to attach the belt (D, - a belt section (2) disposed between the attachment sections (la, lb), characterized by - a handle (3) integral with the second attachment section. 2. Nautical belt according to the preceding claim, characterized in that the handle (3) has - a substantially different appearance of at least one section of the belt, and / or a size substantially different from, preferably greater than, at least one section of the belt (1) in the thickness direction and / or the width. 3. Nautical belt according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the handle (3), preferably in the form of a loop, is arranged at one end of the second attachment section (lb). Away from the section of belt (2). 4. Nautical belt according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the handle (3) comprises an angular or circular grip edge (3a). 5. Nautical belt according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the attachment sections include a section with textile hooks and preferably a section with textile loops. 6. Nautical belt according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the belt section (2) is substantially elastic, and preferably comprises rubber. 7. Nautical belt according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it comprises an elastic band (2a), preferably comprising rubber, on which the first fastening section (la) is fixed on the one hand and on the other hand the second attachment section (lb). 8. Nautical belt according to one of the preceding claims, comprising an elastic ring (4) configured to surround and maintain the first and second attachment sections (la, lb) when the second attachment section (lb) covers at least partially the first attachment section (la). 9. Nautical belt according to one of the preceding claims, comprising a tuba holder (5) removably attached to at least one section of the belt (1), and comprising a tuba receiving means (6). 10 Method of ballasting a diver by means of a belt according to one of the preceding claims, equipped with ballasts, comprising the following steps - (a) affix the first attachment section (la), - preferably stretch the belt section (2), then - (b) affix and apply the second attachment section (lb) on the first attachment section (la). 11. 'Method of relieving plunger wearing a belt according to one of claims 1 to 9, comprising a step of pulling the handle (3) so as to dissociate the second attachment section (2a) from the first section of attach (the).