JP2007331660A - Rescuing capsule - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a rescuing capsule with reduced size and weight, compactly-stored at normal times, and surely protecting a rescued person from driftwood or wreckage. <P>SOLUTION: The rescuing capsule 1 has an elongate-shaped casing including an internal space S for accommodating a person by stretching himself/herself. The casing 2 is tapered toward one end in a longitudinal direction and tapered toward the other end in the longitudinal direction, and is provided with a receiving hole 5 from which the person enters into the internal space S and a cover body 6 closing the receiving hole in a watertight manner. The rescuing capsule is constituted to float on the water. That is, the specific gravity of a whole rescuing capsule 1 is set to be smaller than 1, and the rescuing capsule 1 can easily float on the seawater or the like. The casing 2 has a floor plate 10 for laying the person down, and a water conducting chamber 13 formed between the floor plate and an outer peripheral surface of the casing 2 so as to be a space filled with liquid. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2008,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to an accommodation capsule that can be accommodated in a state in which a human is stretched, that is, lying on his / her back, and in particular, can accommodate a human body such as a driftwood or debris during a disaster such as a tsunami or flood. Concerning capsules.

  Conventionally, as this type of life-saving device, for example, a tsunami disaster prevention shelter described in Patent Document 1 is a steel plate having a thickness of 6 mm, 18 squares of 80 cm and 8 squares of 80 cm, and a total of 26 pieces are arc-welded and assembled into a spherical shape. The shelter is a disaster prevention shelter that accommodates four adults and does not directly apply the power of the tsunami to the human body.

In addition, the floating shelter installed on the ground for disaster prevention against tsunami or flood described in Patent Document 2 is watertightly closed by an open / close door against a substantially spherical shell-shaped hollow structure having a watertight internal space. While providing a possible entrance / exit, a balance mass was provided at the bottom of the hollow structure, and a ventilation port was provided in the top wall portion of the hollow structure, and a person was accommodated in the internal space to close the entrance / exit It can be floated on water in a state.
JP 2006-46049 A JP 2004-322939 A

  By the way, the tsunami disaster prevention shelter described in Patent Document 1 has a large configuration and a large weight, and a large amount of space is necessary for storage in a normal state. Moreover, since the floating shelter described in Patent Document 2 is fixed in a sitting state, it requires a large amount of internal space and is large in size, and is stored in a compact manner during storage, similar to the tsunami disaster prevention shelter. There was a problem that it was not possible. Furthermore, the tsunami disaster prevention shelter and the floating shelter are large-scale, and are not easy to transport and cannot be easily carried into the room.

  The present invention has been made in view of such problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a storage capsule that is small and lightweight and can be stored in a compact manner at normal times. Also, in the event of an emergency such as a tsunami or water damage, to provide a containment capsule that can protect the body of a contained person or the like with little risk of being damaged by collision with driftwood or rubble even if it is small and light. It is in. It is another object of the present invention to provide an accommodation capsule that can be easily transported and can be easily carried into a room as needed.

  In order to achieve the above object, an accommodation capsule according to the present invention is an accommodation capsule including an elongated casing having an internal space that can be accommodated in a state where the body is stretched, that is, in a state where a body such as a human is straightened. The casing is tapered toward one of its longitudinal directions, i.e. the body stretching direction, e.g. head direction, and towards the other longitudinal direction, i.e. body stretching direction e.g. leg direction The casing is provided with a housing opening for housing the body in the internal space and a lid for closing the housing opening in a waterproof state, and the housing capsule is configured to float on water. It is characterized by being. In other words, the accommodation capsule has an overall specific gravity set smaller than 1, and is configured to float even if water enters the internal space.

  Since the housing capsule of the present invention configured as described above has an internal space in which the casing shape can be accommodated with the body stretched, the overall length is set to a size slightly larger than, for example, the height of a human, and the overall width is human. The width of the capsule is set to be slightly larger than the width of the human body, the total height is set to be slightly higher than the chest width of the human body, and the capsule can be elongated. And a body can be accommodated in the state which extended the body by putting a body into internal space from an accommodation port, and closing an accommodation port in a waterproof state with a cover body. For this reason, an accommodation capsule can be formed small and lightweight, and storage space other than emergency can be reduced. In addition, since both ends in the longitudinal direction of the casing are tapered and streamlined, it is possible to reduce the contact with driftwood and debris that are swept away in the event of a disaster caused by a flood such as a tsunami. The possibility can be reduced. And even if water enters the storage capsule, it does not sink. Furthermore, since it is small and light and has an elongated shape, it can be easily transported, and can be easily carried into the room and evacuated as necessary.

  In the housing capsule according to the present invention, the casing includes a floor surface on which the body is placed in an internal space, and a space into which a liquid such as water is injected between the floor surface and the outer peripheral surface of the casing. Preferably it is formed. When this containment capsule is floating in water due to a tsunami or water damage, water is injected below the floor where the body is placed, and the center of gravity is lowered, preventing the containment capsule from shaking, and raising and lowering the containment capsule. It can be stabilized without inversion. For this reason, the human being accommodated can rest in the state which extended the body, ie, the state which fell on the back.

  Moreover, as a preferable specific aspect of the storage capsule according to the present invention, it is preferable that the lid for closing the storage port of the casing in a waterproof state is formed of a transparent material. In the housing capsule configured as described above, human beings are housed in the internal space from the housing port, and it is possible to avoid drought in an emergency by closing the housing port in a waterproof state with a lid. In addition, the housed person lies on his back and can know the external situation through a lid made of a transparent material. For this reason, it is also possible to evacuate by opening the lid after avoiding a strong impact that occurs temporarily during a disaster such as a tsunami.

  The accommodation capsule of the present invention preferably has an elongated shape having a total length of 2 to 3 meters, a total width of 0.8 to 1 meter, and a total height of 0.8 to 1 meter, and can be formed in a small size and light weight. Since it can be formed in a small size, it can be easily moved, and can be stood and stored on the wall surface of a garage or a storeroom. Further, it is possible to reduce the storage space other than emergency.

  Furthermore, as another preferable specific embodiment of the housing capsule according to the present invention, the casing is formed by laminating a reinforced plastic and a foamed plastic. In particular, it is preferable that the reinforced plastic, the foamed plastic, and the reinforced plastic are laminated in three layers and the foamed plastic is sandwiched between the reinforced plastics. Even if driftwood or debris crashes into the casing due to a tsunami or the like, the containment capsule configured in this way is shocked with reinforced plastic and cushioned with foamed plastic, so that the human being housed inside can be safely protected Can do.

  Furthermore, in the accommodation capsule of the present invention, it is preferable that the casing includes an upper casing portion and a lower casing portion, and the upper casing portion and the lower casing portion are connected in a waterproof state. According to this structure, since the casing which comprises an accommodation capsule can be divided and formed in an upper casing part and a lower casing part, injection molding is possible, manufacture becomes easy and cost reduction can be achieved.

  The storage capsule of the present invention can be formed into a small, light and elongated shape, and can be easily stored in a normal state. Also, in the event of an emergency such as a tsunami or flood, the body can be accommodated with its body stretched inside, that is, on its back, and its slender shape prevents collisions with driftwood and debris that have been washed away with water. The body can be reliably protected from floods such as tsunami and flood. Furthermore, a low-cost accommodation capsule can be provided. In addition, because it is small, light and slender, it is easy to carry the accommodation capsule into the room as needed, and evacuates elderly people who are in care facilities, etc. or patients who are admitted to hospitals, etc. Can be made.

  Hereinafter, an embodiment of an accommodation capsule according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. 1 is a plan view of an accommodation capsule according to the present embodiment, FIG. 2 is a front view thereof, FIG. 3 is a left side view of FIG. 2, and FIG. 4 is a part of FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view taken along line BB in FIG. 4, FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view of the main part showing the operating state of the locking mechanism for closing the lid, and FIG. 7 is the operating state of the lid of the containing capsule. It is principal part sectional drawing which shows these.

  1-5, the accommodation capsule 1 of this embodiment is equipped with the elongate casing 2 which has the internal space S which can be accommodated in the state which extended the body, ie, the state where the person M slept on his back. That is, the casing 2 has an overall length of about 2 to 3 meters, an overall width of about 0.8 to 1 meter, and an overall height of about 0.8 to 1 meter. It is tapered toward one side of the body stretching direction, that is, toward the head, and is tapered toward the other side of the body stretching direction, that is, toward the leg portion. That is, both end portions in the longitudinal direction of the casing 2 are tapered. As described above, the casing 2 has an elongated shape that is about 2 to 3 times as long as the thickness of the intermediate portion, and has a canoe-type streamline shape as a whole. The casing 2 is basically made of plastic, and is composed of an upper casing 3 and a lower casing 4, which are connected in a waterproof state. The internal space S is set to a size that allows the contained human M to perform simple operations inside.

  The lower casing 4 has a boat-like container shape that opens upward, and the upper casing 3 has a shape that covers the opening of the lower casing 4. The upper casing 3 is slightly flatter than the lower casing 4. The upper casing 3 and the lower casing 4 are basically formed of plastic, and the outer peripheral wall surfaces thereof are formed in a three-layer structure in which a reinforced plastic layer P1, a foamed plastic layer P2, and a reinforced plastic layer P3 are laminated. The foamed plastic layer P2 is sandwiched between the reinforced plastic layers P1 and P3 (see the enlarged portion in FIG. 4). As the reinforced plastic layer P1 on the outer peripheral side, fiber reinforced plastic (FRP) excellent in impact resistance is preferable, and plastic such as ABS resin reinforced with glass fiber or carbon fiber is particularly suitable.

  As the intermediate foamed plastic layer P2, for example, a foamed polystyrene resin excellent in buffering property is preferable. The reinforced plastic layer P3 on the inner peripheral side is preferably reinforced polyethylene resin or the like. The wall surface constituting the casing 2 laminated in three layers as described above receives the impact applied from the outside by the reinforced plastic layer P1 of the outer FRP and absorbs it by the intermediate foamed plastic layer P2, so that the destruction is prevented. It is possible to prevent a strong shock from being applied to the body of the human M housed in S.

  In this embodiment, the thickness of the central foamed plastic layer P2 is formed to be about 20 to 25 mm, the thickness of the fiber reinforced plastic layer P1 on the surface side is about 2 to 5 mm, and the thickness of the reinforced plastic layer P3 on the inner surface side. Is similarly set to about 2 to 5 mm. Accordingly, the total thickness of the plastic layer in which the three layers are laminated is preferably about 24 to 35 mm, the thickness on the surface side and the inner surface side is 3 mm, the thickness on the center is 24 mm, and the total thickness is about 30 mm. is there. The laminated plastic layers are not limited to three layers, and may be two layers or four or more layers.

  The upper casing 3 and the lower casing 4 thus configured are connected in a waterproof state as described above. That is, an overlap allowance of several centimeters around the upper end of the lower casing 4 and an overlap allowance of several centimeters around the lower end of the upper casing 3 are overlapped. The parts are welded and connected in a waterproof state. Moreover, you may connect both in a waterproof state using the adhesive agent which has waterproofness. In addition, you may connect using a tapping screw etc. in the state by which waterproof packing was pinched | interposed between the overlapping parts of the upper casing 3 and the lower casing 4. FIG. Thus, the upper casing 3 and the lower casing 4 are firmly connected and integrated so as not to leak water. In addition, when connecting the upper casing 3 and the lower casing 4, you may weld and connect in the state which does not overlap.

  The upper casing 3 is formed with an accommodation port 5 that functions as an entrance that can accommodate the body of the human M in the internal space S in the casing 2, and a lid body 6 that opens and closes the accommodation port is mounted. The lid body 6 is connected to the upper casing 3 by a hinge 7, and the lid body 6 and the upper casing 3 are waterproof packing 8 or the like so that the waterproof state is maintained when the lid body is closed by the lock mechanism 9. Is installed. 6, the lock mechanism 9 is connected to a lock lever 9b having a hook 9a by a link 9c and hooked on an engagement piece 9d that is fastened together with the handle 6a of the lid 6, By pulling the engagement piece 9d by the lock lever 9b, the lower end side of the lid 6 presses and deforms the waterproof packing 8, and the lid 6 is brought into close contact with the upper casing 3. The lid 6 is excellent in impact resistance and is preferably formed of a transparent polycarbonate resin. In particular, it is more preferable that the process which reflects a heat ray is performed. The lock mechanism 9 is installed at one location on the front end of the lid body 6. However, if the lock mechanism 9 is installed at a plurality of locations around the lid body, the sealing performance can be improved, and water can enter the housing capsule 1. This is preferable because it can be prevented.

  The lower casing 4 constituting the casing 2 is formed with a floor board 10 constituting a flat floor surface, and this floor board has sufficient strength to hold the weight of the human M accommodated therein. The floor board 10 and the lower casing 4 are integrally formed. The floor board 10 is used for stabilizing the body, and a camping mat-like lining is applied to the plastic board in which the three plastic layers are laminated as described above. A fixing belt 11 (see FIG. 5) is firmly connected and fixed to the floor board 10 as means for fixing the human M accommodated therein. The fixing belt 11 fixes, for example, the abdomen of a human body to be fixed, and preferably has a length that can be adjusted according to the thickness of the body. Further, a three-point seat belt type used in an automobile or the like may be used. As the floor board, for example, a polyethylene board having a thickness of about 3 mm and a camping mat-like lining may be used. Further, the floor board may be made of foamed resin or the like, and the concave portion adapted to the body may be integrally formed.

  A plurality of ribs are formed to protrude below the floor plate 10 of the lower casing 4, and a water guide chamber 13 is formed by a bottom plate 12 welded to the lower surface of these ribs. A plurality of external water introduction holes 13 a for injecting water into the water guide chamber 13 are formed in the bottom plate 12. The outside water introduction hole 13a introduces water into the water guide chamber 13 formed below the floor plate 10 of the lower casing 4 to increase the weight and balance when the accommodation capsule 1 is floated due to water damage or the like. Thus, the accommodation capsule 1 is set so that it can float with the upper casing 3 facing up. Further, by increasing the weight of the bottom portion of the storage capsule 1, it is set so that the shaking of the storage capsule 1 can be reduced. The outside water introduction hole 13a is provided with a check valve 13b (see FIG. 4) that allows water to enter from the outside, discharges air as the water enters, and cannot discharge the introduced water. And preferred. The water guide chamber 13 is divided into a plurality of compartments, and the plurality of compartments communicate with each other by a communication portion 10a (see FIG. 5) formed on the rib, and the injected water (liquid) is filled. .

  In addition, a water guide chamber may be comprised by one flat space not divided by a rib like the water guide chamber 13A shown by FIG. In the above-described embodiment, the configuration has two external water introduction holes. However, the bottom plate 12A is provided with about nine to ten or more water guide holes 12a having a diameter of about 30 mm, and the external water is supplied from the many introduction holes. You may comprise so that it may introduce. If comprised in this way, at the time of a flood, water will enter into a water conveyance chamber instantly, and when the flood is settled and the accommodation capsule is pulled up to the land, there exists a merit that the introduced water is discharged | emitted inevitably. As described above, the water guide chamber can be used in any configuration as long as it can hold water so as to be weighted below the casing of the housing capsule. Further, although not shown, a drain hole for draining the introduced water may be provided.

  The accommodation capsule 1 configured as described above is formed of a lightweight plastic as a whole, and is set so that the specific gravity of the entire accommodation capsule is smaller than 1 in a state where water is introduced into the water guide chamber 13. . For this reason, in the state where the human M is accommodated in the internal space S, the casing 2 of the storage capsule 1 should not be cracked, and the storage capsule 1 itself will not sink even if water enters the internal space. It is configured to float. Specifically, the specific gravity of the ABS resin forming the reinforced plastic layer P1 on the outer peripheral side of the accommodation capsule 1 is about 1.4, and the specific gravity of the reinforced polyethylene resin forming the reinforced plastic layer P3 on the inner peripheral side is 0. .92 to 0.94, and the specific gravity of the expanded polystyrene resin forming the intermediate foamed plastic layer P2 is about 0.2 to 0.5 although it depends on the expansion ratio, and the total specific gravity of the containing capsule 1 is 0. It is about 5-0.8. For this reason, for example, even when seawater enters and fills in the internal space S, the storage capsule 1 is configured not to sink.

  In addition, plastics, such as a urethane foam resin, can also be used as resin which forms a foamed plastic layer. Further, the specific gravity of the entire storage capsule is not limited to the above range, and can be appropriately set as long as the specific gravity is smaller than 1. Furthermore, when the storage capsule is a plurality of types such as a large size, a standard type, and a small size, for example, in the case of a large size storage capsule for storing a human with a large body weight, the foaming rate of the foamed resin is increased and the specific gravity is reduced. It is preferable to change appropriately. Thus, by adjusting the foaming rate of the foamed resin constituting the casing 2, the position of the water line when the housing capsule 1 floats on the water can be set.

  The lid body 6 supported by the upper casing 3 so as to be openable and closable is provided with an outside air introduction hole 15. As shown in FIG. 6, the outside air introduction hole 15 has a pipe penetrating the lid body 6 protruding into the internal space and sealed, and a cap 15 a is screwed into the pipe. The outside air insertion hole 15 is configured to be able to breathe by taking in air from the outside when the human M is accommodated in the internal space S of the sealed accommodation capsule 1. The outside air introduction hole 15 is provided with a cap 15a for sealing inside, and is configured to prevent water from entering the housing capsule 1 by closing the cap 15a with the packing interposed therebetween. It is the structure which can take in external air in the accommodation capsule 1 by opening 15a. Although not shown, it is preferable to connect the lid 6 and the cap with a chain or the like in order to prevent the cap from falling off.

  A portable oxygen cylinder 16 is installed inside the storage capsule 1 in the distal direction, that is, at the end where the head is located when the human M is stored. In addition, a smoke cylinder 17 is installed in a state where the oxygen cylinder 16 is arranged. It is preferable that the oxygen cylinder 16 and the smoke cylinder 17 are installed in a range that can be reached when the accommodated human M reaches his / her hand. The oxygen cylinder 16 is installed so that a human contained inside can breathe by operating when the containing capsule 1 is submerged in water and the outside air introduction hole 15 is closed. The smoke cylinder 17 is used when, for example, the accommodation capsule 1 is flowed on the ocean and sends a signal to a helicopter or the like of a rescue team. Furthermore, it is preferable that emergency food or drinking water is provided in the storage capsule 1 although not shown.

  An anchor 18 is fixed to one end of the accommodation capsule 1 in the longitudinal direction. This anchor is effective, for example, when the container 1 is pulled and moved. The anchor may be fixed to both ends of the casing 2 in the longitudinal direction. Four stabilizing legs 19 project from the bottom surface of the lower casing 4 of the housing capsule 1. This stabilizing leg 19 is integrally formed when the lower casing 4 is formed, and can be stabilized when the accommodating capsule 1 is placed on a flat place, which is effective. In addition, the handle 20 protrudes and is fixed at two locations at the front end portion and the rear end portion of the storage capsule 1, which is effective when transporting the storage capsule or fixing it to the loading platform of the car. Further, when the storage capsule 1 is stood and stored, it is effective for preventing the fall.

  The operation of the housing capsule of the present embodiment configured as described above will be described below. The storage capsule 1 is basically made of plastic and lightweight, and is formed in an elongated shape as a whole. For this reason, it can be stood against a wall surface or the like during normal times, and a large storage space is not required. Moreover, since it can be formed small and lightweight, and mass production is possible by injection molding or the like, it is possible to reduce the cost of the storage capsule. Furthermore, since this accommodation capsule 1 is small and lightweight, it can be easily moved by two or one person. For this reason, there is an advantage that it can be easily placed in a garage or residential land, and can be quickly boarded in an emergency. Further, in the case where the storage capsule 1 is a standard type of about 2 to 2.5 meters, about 4 to 5 can be loaded on the loading platform of the light truck, and the storage capsule is excellent in deployability.

  In the event of an emergency, when a forecast of flood damage such as a tsunami or flood is issued, for example, the standing state is changed to the horizontal state, and the stabilizing leg 19 is brought into contact with the floor surface of the room to stabilize the horizontal state. When accommodating an elderly person or a person with a physical disability, the accommodation capsule 1 is placed beside a bed or the like. The lid 6 is opened as shown in FIG. 7, the human M is accommodated in the internal space S from the opened accommodation opening 5, and the body is fixed to the floor plate 10 of the accommodation capsule 1 by the fixing belt 11. Alternatively, it enters the internal space S by itself, lies down in a state of facing upward, and fixes its body with the fixing belt 11. In addition, although the fixing belt is not shown in FIG. 4, it is preferable to fix the abdomen and the waist. Moreover, although the human M has shown the state which bent the knee a little, it is possible to extend a knee and to extend a body straight.

  Thus, in the housing capsule 1 having the elongated casing 2, the human M can lie down on his back, not sitting or standing, and stretches his body straight and knees as necessary. It can also be bent and can be in a free posture. Then, the lid 6 is closed from the inside, and the lock lever 9b of the lock mechanism 9 is operated to close the lid 6 in a sealed state. In this state, the accommodated human M can see the state outside from the transparent lid 6. And the accommodation capsule 1 will be in a state with almost no protrusion outside. If necessary, the cap 15a is removed, the outside air introduction hole 15 is opened, and the air in the internal space is replaced.

  When a tsunami, water damage, or the like occurs and the water approaches, the accommodation capsule 1 of this embodiment has a specific gravity set smaller than 1, so that it can quickly float on water such as seawater. The water surface H shown in FIG. 4 shows a state in which the housing capsule 1 floats on the water surface, and the water line is preferably below the overlapping portion of the upper casing 3 and the lower casing 4. For this reason, in the case of a tsunami, the accommodation capsule 1 is prevented from colliding with a material flowing through the bottom such as a concrete piece or iron, and the damage or destruction of the accommodation capsule 1 can be prevented. And this accommodation capsule 1 has the front-end | tip part and the rear-end part tapered, and there is little possibility that a driftwood, rubble, etc. will collide at an angle near a right angle in the floating state. That is, since driftwood or the like and the accommodation capsule 1 are caused to flow along the flow, the taper tip and rear end portions are obliquely contacted with the driftwood or the like, so that a strong impact is prevented from being applied to the accommodation capsule 1.

  The accommodating capsule 1 has a shape with few projections as described above. And the plastic which comprises the casing 2 of the accommodation capsule 1 is formed from the fiber reinforced plastic layer P1 strong against an impact, the foamed plastic layer P2 which relieves the impact, and the reinforced plastic layer P3 on the inner surface side. For this reason, the possibility of destruction or breakage of the casing 2 of the storage capsule 1 can be reduced, and the stored human M can be reliably protected. Further, since the body of the accommodated human M is fixed by the fixing belt 11, the movement in the internal space S is prevented, and it is prevented that the body M hits the inner surface of the accommodation capsule 1 to be injured.

  When the accommodation capsule 1 is floated on water, water is introduced from the external water introduction hole 13 a of the lower casing 4 into the water guide chamber 13 of the floor plate 10. Therefore, the storage capsule 1 can float with the lower casing 4 heavier than the upper casing 3 and the lid body 6 facing upward, and the accommodated human M can see the external situation from the transparent lid body 6. It can be easily judged. When a strong water attack such as a tsunami has stopped, the cap 15a is opened and the outside air is introduced into the internal space, safety is confirmed, and it can be confirmed that the containing capsule 1 is in a stable state. The lock lever 9b of the lock mechanism 9 is released, the lid body 6 is opened, and it escapes to the outside. Thus, protection of the human M accommodated can be achieved by temporarily avoiding the impact of water caused by the tsunami or the like.

  In the above-described embodiment, the handle 20 fixed to the casing 2 of the housing capsule 1 is fixed in a state of protruding from the casing. However, like the handle 20A shown in FIG. A recess 21 is formed in the upper casing 3 of 2 and a handle 20A that does not protrude from the casing 2 is formed by fixing the rod-like grip 22 in a waterproof state using screws or the like so as to pass the recess. May be. Further, it is preferable that the handle 6a for opening the lid 6 is configured not to protrude like the handle 20A. This configuration is preferable because debris and the like do not hit the handle 20A of the storage capsule 1 and the handle violently when water damage occurs, and the damage factor of the storage capsule 1 can be reduced.

  Another embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 10 and 11 are each a perspective view of a main part showing another embodiment of the housing capsule according to the present invention. This embodiment is characterized in that the shape of the casing of the housing capsule is different from the above-described embodiment. And since it is substantially equivalent to the said embodiment about the structure of a casing and a casing, detailed description is abbreviate | omitted.

  The shape of the casing 2A of the housing capsule 1A shown in FIG. 10a is basically similar to the casing of the above-described embodiment, and has a shape close to an elongated elliptical canoe in plan view and side view. The taper is tapered toward one side in the direction and tapered toward the other in the longitudinal direction, and both ends in the longitudinal direction are tapered and have a streamlined shape with little resistance. Moreover, the shape of the casing 2B of the accommodation capsule 1B shown in FIG. 10B is a cylindrical part with a thick diameter at the middle part, and both end parts in the longitudinal direction are each formed in a truncated cone shape. In the storage capsules 1A and 1B configured as described above, the casings 2A and 2B are tapered and streamlined, so that they do not collide with driftwood or rubble in the event of a flood, and damage or destruction of the storage capsule is prevented. The safety of human M can be ensured.

  Next, the shape of the casing 2C of the housing capsule 1C shown in FIG. 11a is a cylindrical portion having a thick middle portion, and both end portions in the longitudinal direction are each tapered and tapered. Furthermore, the shape of the casing 2D of the housing capsule 1D shown in FIG. 11b is a cylindrical part having a thick diameter at the middle part, and both end parts in the longitudinal direction are each tapered like a parabolic rotating body. Yes. In the housing capsules 1C and 1D configured as described above, the casings 2C and 2D are tapered and streamlined like the casings described above, so that collisions with driftwood and rubble are prevented during floods. As a result, breakage or destruction of the accommodation capsule is prevented, the safety of the housed human M is ensured, and damage from water damage can be avoided.

  Thus, also in the embodiment shown in FIGS. 10 and 11, the storage capsules 1A, 1B, 1C, and 1D have an elongated space having an internal space S that can be stored in a state where the body of the human M is stretched, that is, in a horizontal state. Since the casings 2A, 2B, 2C, and 2D are shaped and are basically made of plastic and lightweight, they can be easily stored, for example, by leaning against a wall surface during normal times when no disasters occur. . Further, the storage capsule of this embodiment can be quickly prepared and retracted into the storage capsule when a disaster such as a tsunami is predicted. Furthermore, since the housing capsule has a simple structure and can be easily manufactured, it can be provided at a low cost.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 12, another embodiment of the lower casing constituting the housing capsule will be described. FIG. 12 is a cross-sectional view of a main part of another embodiment of the lower casing. In the above-described embodiment, the floor plate 10 of the lower casing 4 is flat, a space is placed below the floor plate, the bottom plate 12 is welded, and the water guide chamber 13 is formed below the floor plate. A floor plate as a separate member is welded above the curved bottom surface of the lower casing, and a water guide chamber is formed in a part of the internal space S.

  In FIG. 12, the lower casing 4B constituting one of the casings of the housing capsule has a bottom surface formed by an elliptical arc surface on the outer periphery, and a flat floor plate 10B on which the body of the human M is placed is fixed above the bottom surface. ing. The floor board 10B is formed separately from the lower casing 4B, and is placed on a plurality of ribs integrally formed from the bottom surface. The outer periphery of the floor board 10B is welded to the lower casing 4B in a waterproof state. With this configuration, a water guide chamber 13B is formed below the floor plate 10B, and water can be injected from the external water introduction hole 13b. The water guide chamber 13B is formed in a part of the internal space of the housing capsule. Then, water is poured into the water guide chamber 13B below the lower casing 4B, and the center of gravity of the storage capsule is lowered, so that the storage capsule is prevented from shaking, and the storage capsule can float above the water in a stable state. it can. In the lower casing 4B of this embodiment, the outer peripheral surface can be bent integrally, and since there is no joint surface, the possibility of damage when rubble or the like collides can be reduced.

  In each of the above-described embodiments, an example in which the casing of the storage capsule is formed by the two casings 3 and 4 and the lid body 6 is shown, but although not shown, an internal space for storing the body is secured. You may comprise so that a frame material may be provided as a framework. In this case, it is preferable that the frame material is provided along the overlapping portion of the upper casing and the lower casing, and is provided along a cross section perpendicular to the longitudinal direction. Thus, if it is set as the structure provided with a frame material inside an accommodation capsule, the intensity | strength of a casing can be strengthened and the destruction and damage in the case of an emergency of an accommodation capsule can further be avoided.

  Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described in detail above, the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and various designs can be made without departing from the spirit of the present invention described in the claims. It can be changed. For example, an emergency power supply may be provided in the internal space, and a signal lamp installed on the upper casing or the like may be lit. In addition, a position information system such as GPS may be installed so that the position can be confirmed when the accommodation capsule drifts due to water damage or the like.

  In addition, an example has been shown in which water is introduced into the housing capsule as a weight for maintaining balance when the housing capsule is floating and mitigating shaking. However, the present invention is not limited to this example, and a weight is simply added. It may be configured. Also in this case, the specific gravity of the containing capsule is smaller than 1 and can be floated on water with the weight added. An example of a three-layer structure of reinforced plastic, foamed plastic, and reinforced plastic has been shown as the plastic constituting the casing of the housing capsule, but it is needless to say that a two-layer structure of reinforced plastic and foamed plastic may be used.

  Although an example in which the waist is fixed with one set of fixing belts as fixing means for fixing the body has been shown, the chest and legs of the body may be fixed with two sets of fixing belts. Moreover, you may comprise so that the caster for making it easy to move an accommodation capsule may be fixed instead of the stable leg which stabilizes an accommodation capsule.

  The lock mechanism that closes the accommodation port for accommodating the body in the internal space of the accommodation capsule with the lid has been illustrated as being operated from the inside of the accommodation capsule, but may be configured to be openable and closable from the outside. In this case, when a person with a physical disability is accommodated or when the accommodated person is fainted, it can be easily rescued. Moreover, although the cover body showed the example which closes the area of the left half from the center of the longitudinal direction of a casing, you may form a cover body symmetrical with respect to a center, and may have a larger opening area. Further, the lid body may be configured to have a hinge or a hinge in the lateral direction, and may be configured to open laterally with respect to the elongated casing.

  Furthermore, it is preferable that the casing of the housing capsule of the present invention is colored in a conspicuous color such as orange so that, for example, a capsule in drifting can be easily found. Although the accommodation capsule of the present invention has an anchor only at one end in the longitudinal direction, the anchor can be fixed to both ends in the longitudinal direction and a plurality of accommodation capsules can be connected. Thus, it is preferable to connect a plurality of storage capsules with anchors fixed to both ends of the casing, so that the individual capsules do not drift, are easily found during rescue operations, and can accommodate a large number of people at one time.

  As an example of use of the present invention, a small-sized full-width, full-width, and full-length containment capsule can be formed using the containment capsule of the present invention, and a child or infant can be accommodated by forming such a small-size containment capsule It can also be applied to.

  As another application example of the present invention, the storage capsule of the present invention can be used as a lifesaving device for a marine accident such as a ship. That is, the storage capsule of the present invention can be used in place of a life jacket, a life boat, or the like. Since the accommodation capsule of the present invention can protect the body housed in the casing having excellent heat retention and can prevent the body temperature of the housed body from being lowered, it can prevent death due to the body temperature fall. In particular, in the case of a ship such as a tanker having a relatively large size and a small number of crew members, it is preferable that the accommodation capsules of the present invention are provided for the number of persons.

The top view of one Embodiment of the accommodation capsule which concerns on this invention. The front view of one Embodiment of the accommodation capsule which concerns on this invention. The left view of FIG. Sectional drawing which abbreviate | omitted a part along the AA line of FIG. Sectional drawing which follows the BB line of FIG. The principal part sectional drawing which shows the operation state of the locking mechanism which closes a cover body. The principal part sectional drawing which shows the operation state of the cover body of an accommodation capsule. The principal part sectional drawing which shows the modification of a lower casing. (A) is a top view which shows the modification of a handle, (b) is principal part sectional drawing in alignment with CC line of (a). The principal part perspective view which shows other embodiment of the accommodation capsule which concerns on this invention. The principal part perspective view which shows other embodiment of the accommodation capsule which concerns on this invention. The principal part sectional drawing which shows other embodiment of the lower casing which comprises the accommodation capsule which concerns on this invention.

Explanation of symbols

  1, 1A, 1B, 1C, 1D: receiving capsule, 2: casing, 3: upper casing, 4, 4A, 4B: lower casing, 5: receiving port, 6: lid, 7: hinge, 8: waterproof packing, 9: Lock mechanism, 10, 10A, 10B: Floor plate (floor surface), 11: Fixed belt (fixing means), 12, 12A: Bottom plate, 13, 13A, 13B: Water guide chamber (space), 12a, 13a, 13b: Outside water introduction hole, 15: outside air introduction hole, M: human (body), P1: fiber reinforced plastic layer, P2: foamed plastic layer, P3: reinforced plastic layer, S: internal space

Claims (6)

A storage capsule comprising an elongated casing having an internal space that can be stored in a stretched state,
The casing is tapered toward one side in the longitudinal direction and tapered toward the other side in the longitudinal direction.
The casing includes a storage port for storing the body in the internal space, and a lid that closes the storage port in a waterproof state.
The accommodation capsule is configured to float on water.   The said casing is provided with the floor surface which mounts a body in the said interior space, The space where a liquid is inject | poured is formed between this floor surface and the outer peripheral surface of the said casing. Item 2. The capsule according to Item 1.   The accommodation capsule according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the lid is made of a transparent material.   The said accommodating capsule is 2 to 3 meters in total length, 0.8 to 1 meter in total width, and 0.8 to 1 meter in total height, and is characterized by the elongated shape of any one of Claim 1 to 3 characterized by the above-mentioned. Containment capsule.   5. The housing capsule according to claim 1, wherein the casing is formed by laminating reinforced plastic and foamed plastic.   The said capsule is comprised from the upper casing part and the lower casing part, and this upper casing part and the lower casing part are connected in the waterproof state, The accommodation capsule in any one of Claim 1 to 5 characterized by the above-mentioned. .

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