GR1008907B - Life support belt (l.s.b) - Google Patents

Abstract

Novelty: a belt convertible into a lifesaver is disclosed. Constitution: the air chamber (4) covered by resistant and elastic fabric (5), an openable base (9) supporting the compressed inert gas cylinder (6) which is stabilized at the position (7), and the valve (11) through which the cylinder΄s gas is drawn to the air chamber (4) of the belt. The base (9) comprises the aperture (12) which is found under the cylinder (6) (at the immobilization position 7) filled with elastic material (13) sealing said aperture (12) and provided with shaped recesses (14) wherein a pocket lamp and a whistle are kept. Function mode: 1) upon pushing of the lower part of the cylinder (6) through the aperture (12), the gas cylinder secures at the input position (8) of the gas which, being drawn through the valve (11) to the interior of the air chamber (4), inflates this last; 2) due to buoyancy effect and upon easing of the belt, this last rises up until reaching the chest and armpits level so that the belt΄s wearer can be retained by said lifesaver on the water surface.

Description

Life Belt

DESCRIPTION

A Life Belt is a belt that a person can wear, which, by their own willful action, turns into a life belt whenever the need arises. Its application refers to any human activity that takes place in the water element (seas - lakes - rivers - pools). The Life Belt is an easy, practical and life-saving safety solution in case of danger to human life in the water.

All safety systems for people at sea require great organization and multi-level equipment. At the same time, they are not always accessible for everyone, for various reasons such as cost, transportation, special knowledge, difficulty of swimming, etc. In emergency situations, a person may find himself overboard without having time to use the existing safety equipment. In case of panic that prevails, for example in a potential shipwreck, many times the safety equipment becomes perhaps inaccessible for many of the passengers, and it is certainly a time-consuming process. Ordinary bathers on the beaches also do not usually have the corresponding safety equipment.

The Life Belt does not replace all the existing safety systems in the water element but complements them in an easy and accessible way for everyone, a safety equipment easily moved by everyone, which is worn on the body.

The Life Belt is simply a specially made belt that is worn on the body and locked with the corresponding buckle, for anyone who is or is likely to be in the water in an emergency.

The Life Belt essentially consists of three sections:

The first part of (1) is the part of the belt that turns into a life jacket and consists of an elastic air chamber (4) made of eg natural or synthetic rubber or similar material, which has the ability to expand when gas is introduced into it. This elastic bladder (4) can be inflated through a valve (11) and is covered with a durable elastic fabric (5) of a specific, at the will of the manufacturer, ability to expand in shape and

in size. The valve (11) naturally penetrates the outer durable elastic fabric (5), which holds the expansion of the inner elastic air chamber (4) in a life preserver shape. The first section (1) of the Life Belt may, at the discretion of the manufacturer, be 2/3 of its total length or more. A relevant example is given in drawing 2 in section.

The second part (2) of the Life Belt consists of a base (9) for supporting the cylinder (6) of compressed inert gas, liquefied or not, inside which base (9) ends the valve (11) which forms a right angle and fixed inside the base with the valve fixing socket (17). The base (9) is made of durable plastic, opening with a lid (10) and contains the initial placement position (7) of the bottle (6), the mouth of which is located directly below the valve (11) for introducing the gas into the air chamber (4). The base (9), in its lower part, has a hole (12), corresponding to the shape of the gas bottle (6). The bottle (6) is held in its stabilization position (7) by foam rubber (13) which fills the inside of the base (9) and at the same time seals the hole (12) of the base (9) in a watertight manner, so that it does not enter water inside the base (9). In the upper part of the base (9) there is the stabilization slot (17) of the valve (11) Kat the foam rubber material (13) is shaped in such a way as to create the appropriate recesses - two special positions (14) in which they can be inserted whistle and flashlight respectively. When the person intentionally presses the foam rubber material (13) to the point where it seals the hole (12) of the base (9), the bottle (6) located just behind the hole (12) is pushed towards the valve (11). and fixed at the gas inlet position (8). Through the valve (11) the gas of the bottle (6) is channeled into the inner chamber (4) causing it to inflate almost immediately.

For greater safety, it is suggested to have a second base (9) on the opposite side of the belt, in a second valve (11), with the corresponding inert gas bottle, in case of failure of the first human attempt due to wrong handling or material failure. Related exemplary designs 3 and 4.

The third part (3) of the Life Belt consists of straps (15) for tying it on the body, on either side, and includes fastening the belt with a clip or similar mechanism, alongside the belt size adjustment mechanism (16). It goes without saying that in this way, the length of the belt is adjusted at will and according to the human body.

A related design example is listed in Figure 1.

The operation of the Life Belt is very simple. Essentially, anyone who wears this belt always has with them a potential life preserver, capable of saving their life in the water element, at any moment they deem it necessary. Simply but deliberately, by pushing the lower part of the bottle (6), through the hole (12), it leaves its fixation position (7) inside the base (9) and stabilizes at the gas inlet position (8). The gas is almost immediately channeled through the valve (11) inside the air chamber (4) which inflates. By loosening the belt a little from its relative mechanism (16), it rises from the person's waist due to buoyancy and reaches chest height , under the armpits, as a result of which it supports the person on the surface of the water, giving him the possibility of easy breathing. Thus, if he wants, by opening the lid (10) of the base (9), he can use the whistle or even the flashlight present in the special recesses (14) of the base (9), in order to immediately and easily call for help.

The Life Belt is very light, discreet, does not hinder swimming in any way and gives everyone the sense of security that is necessary in difficult times. Its manufacture is easy since all the necessary technology is available and it can be produced in various sizes to suit all people, from children to the elderly with any body type. It is very easy to transport and store due to its small size and weight. Especially in large quantities, for example on a ship, many tiaras can be stored in many small and different spaces.

Claims (1)

1. The Life Belt is a belt that easily converts into a life jacket whenever the person who wears it decides and is characterized by the fact that it consists of an air chamber (4) made of elastic material, surrounded by a fabric of the necessary elasticity and durability (5), which air chamber (4) has a gas inlet valve (11) inside it, inserted into the specially designed and opening base (9) for supporting a bottle (6) of pressurized liquefied or non-liquefied, inert gas, which is placed in its stabilization position (7) inside on the base (9) just above the hole (12) located at the bottom of the base (9) and by deliberately pushing it through the hole (12), it is secured to the gas inlet (8), which is channeled through of the valve (11) inside the inner tube (4), turning the belt into a life preserver almost immediately.