JP2019131179A - Floating apparatus - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a floating apparatus that has improved protection performance, multipurpose characteristics and number of persons to be in the apparatus.SOLUTION: A floating apparatus (100) includes: a hollow floating structure (101) which has an upper part opening and which is provided circumferentially; a protection member (102) which is attached to the upper part opening and which partially or completely surrounds the structure (101); and at least one compartment which is provided around or below the structure (101). The floating structure includes: a base portion where at least one person sits down or stands up from the structure (101); or a lower part opening that partially or completely matches with the upper part opening along the body of a user so as to allow the user who is supported by the structure (101) to sit down or stand up when the apparatus floats.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 3

Description

  The present invention relates to a levitation device used as an underwater life support device having a protection member for protecting a user.

  There are various problems with levitation devices that are commonly used to assist the levitation of vehicle tires, floats and the like. In particular, conventional levitation devices do not provide protection for the user's body and cannot support the user's body under conditions of strong winds and high waves. Therefore, there is a prior art in which a protective member is provided on the levitation device in order to protect the user's head or upper body.

  (Patent Document 1) discloses an example of such a protective member. The watercraft protection member includes a cover including a transparent front panel, a transparent side ear panel, a translucent or opaque lower front panel, a side panel, and a back panel in the extended state. The front flap of the protective member is opened and closed with a fastener. The shape of the protective member includes a flexible longitudinal bar-like member and a transverse bar-like member, and is maintained by a shape holding means made of an elastic material. The protective member can be easily placed on the upper surface of the float tube by inserting a lateral bar-shaped member into the side recess using the belt and the side belt, and as a result, the side recess is inserted between the gripping portion and the tube portion. It can be attached to. It is also possible to more firmly fix the protective member to the cylindrical portion using the back belt and the side belt.

  The protective member described in (Patent Document 1) mainly protects the user's upper body, particularly the head, and cannot protect the entire body.

  The target of the protective member is a float tube, a floater, or the like. Therefore, the lower body, especially the feet, are exposed to the external environment and are dangerous. Exposed parts of the body can be easily harmed by underwater animals, microorganisms, dangerous goods, or by staying in the water for extended periods of time. (Patent Document 2) solves the above problem by a life-saving underwater capsule including a capsule body that forms a waterproof compartment for a user to ride. In order to maintain the balance of the capsule body, the upper part of the capsule body is opened and surrounded by a circular wing. The opened upper part is provided with a capsule cover, which protects the user's upper body, especially the head, from external factors. You may provide the connection member linked with the connection part of a life jacket. Although the capsule protects the whole body, it is for one person, and since the space in the capsule is limited, the movement of the user is limited, and the capsule is not comfortable to use.

US Pat. No. 5,718,612 US Patent Publication 2012/0252290

  It is an object of the present invention to solve the problems in the prior art with a levitating device that has improved protection performance, versatility and the number of people that can be accommodated.

  The main subject of this invention is providing the levitation apparatus which protects a user, especially the user's upper body including a head from external factors, such as a strong water flow and a wind, in the standing or seating state of a user.

  Another object of the present invention is to provide a levitation device that ensures the safety of the user and the stability of the levitation device.

  Still another object of the present invention is to provide a levitation apparatus including a sufficient space for accommodating two or more users and a compartment as a storage means.

  Still another object of the present invention is to provide a levitation device that allows a user to visually observe the outside world while oxygen is sufficiently supplied.

  Still another object of the present invention is to provide a levitation device including a power source.

  At least one of the above problems is an embodiment of the present invention described in the present specification, and has a hollow floating structure (101) provided at the periphery and having an upper opening; and is attached to the upper opening. A protective member (102) partially or completely surrounding the structure (101); and at least one compartment (103) provided around or below the structure (101); The levitation structure is a base (104) for at least one user to sit or stand on the structure (101); or when the user is levitated while supported by the structure (101). Solved in whole or in part by a levitation device (100) characterized by having a lower opening that partially or completely fits into the upper opening along the user's body for sitting or standing

The floating structure which consists of a several detachable member for attachment or detachment is shown. Fig. 3 shows a levitation device comprising a lower upper opening that fits along a user's body so that the user can stand up when levitation is supported by the structure. 1 shows a levitation device with a base for enclosing a user seated in the levitation device. 1 shows a levitation device having a plurality of levitation structures. 1 shows a levitation device having a compartment around a levitation structure. 1 shows a levitation device having a plurality of compartments provided one above the other below a levitation structure. 1 shows a levitation device having a ballast suspended from a levitation structure and capable of accommodating a ridge inside. 1 shows a levitation device comprising an oxygen tank, a light source and an antenna. The levitation device which has a canopy as a protection member is shown. The levitation apparatus which has a jump mechanism provided with the some spring provided radially in the base | substrate around a levitation | floating structure is shown. A capsule provided within the levitation structure, having a weighted base, integrally formed in the protective member and accommodating a user, and connecting the capsule to the levitation structure so that the capsule rotates and automatically adjusts to an upright position The levitation device provided with the automatic adjustment mechanism which has a pair of rod-shaped members is shown. 1 shows a levitation device comprising a tapered flap formed of a plurality of small pieces having at least one hole connected by a hinge and provided at the lower part of the levitation device, and a ballast connected to the lower part of the flap by a hinge. Fig. 2 shows a levitation device provided on a ship / board frame.

  The levitation device (100) according to the present invention comprises: a hollow levitation structure (101) provided around a top opening; and a partial or complete attachment of the structure (101) to the top opening. A protection member (102) surrounding the structure (101); and at least one compartment (103) provided around or below the structure (101); A base (104) for sitting or standing on the body (101); or along the user's body to sit or stand when the user floats while supported on the structure (101); It has a lower opening that partially or completely fits into the upper opening. The levitation structure (101) floats on the water, and the compartment located below the structure (101) is preferably located in water. The term “user” used here includes a driver or a passenger of the levitation device (100).

  The most basic shape of the levitation device (100) includes a levitation structure (101) and a protective member (102) surrounding the upper opening of the levitation structure (101). The levitation device 100 is made of balsa, rubber, polystyrene, or a combination thereof. In a preferred embodiment, the levitation device (100) is an inflatable type and can be stored in a space-saving manner when not in use. Furthermore, since the device (100) is an inflatable type, not only can the size and shape of the floating structure (101) be maintained by the gas in the floating structure (101), but the floating device (100) Can be levitated. In addition to gas, water and ice may be used for filling the floating structure (101).

  Referring to FIG. 1, the floating structure (101) may be configured as a single member, or configured as a detachable member having a plurality of parts so that the floating structure (101) can be easily assembled and disassembled. May be. As shown in FIG. 1, the part includes a cylindrical part that forms a side part or a periphery and / or a base part (104) of the floating structure (100). The protection member (102) may be a canopy type or an enclosure type as shown in FIGS. Preferably, the protection member (102) is formed in an enclosure shape surrounding the upper opening of the floating structure (101), and the user is protected from the external environment by the protection member (102). In order to transmit light so that it can be seen through the protective member (102), it is partially or completely formed of a transparent material. For ventilation, particularly when the protective member (102) is the enclosure type, air may be flowed by forming a hole or a window in the protective member (102). Moreover, you may comprise the said opening part so that opening and closing is possible by adjusting the upper part of the said enclosure.

  One of the main characteristics of the present invention is versatility, in which the user sits or walks within the enclosed area formed by the levitating device (100), or a part of the body is exposed to water. It is possible to sit or stand when it is supported by the levitation device (100) and levitates. FIG. 3 is an example of the present invention, and includes a space for seating or standing in the levitation device (100) surrounded by a user. According to this embodiment, a user can be isolated from the water, and a device requiring electric power and other power can be used in the levitation device (100). In order to supply oxygen to the user enclosed in the levitation device (100), the levitation device (100) may be provided with an oxygen tank (105).

  According to the embodiment of the present invention shown in FIG. 2, it is provided with an upper and lower opening that partially or completely fits the user's body, so that the user is supported by the structure (101). It is possible to sit or stand on the floating structure (101) when floating. A support holding member (110) for a user to hold at the time of levitation may be provided on the levitation structure (101). Moreover, you may provide the seat for a user to sit down in the state which both feet contact water. According to the present embodiment, the paddle part (108) shown in FIG. 9 for the user to operate the levitation device (100) may be provided below the levitation structure (101).

  According to the structure of the levitation device (100), the device (100) may be provided with a plurality of levitation structures (101). As shown in FIG. 4, the levitation device (100) includes a plurality of levitation structures (101) arranged one above the other and a container having a storage / accommodating function by connecting the plurality of levitation structures (101) ( 103). The levitation structure (101) forms a plurality of layers in the levitation device (100), whereby a user accommodated in the device rises from the lower part to the upper part of the device (101) from the enclosure. The outside of the levitation device (101) can be viewed. The compartment (103) may be provided below the container for storing an object with the compartment (103) attached or functioning as a ballast (106).

  FIG.5 and FIG.6 shows another structure of the said compartment (103) provided in the said levitation apparatus (100), respectively. The compartment (103) may be additionally provided around the floating structure (101). In an example of such a configuration shown in FIG. 5, the first compartment (103a) provided around the circular floating structure (101) is formed in an annular shape, and is formed on the outer periphery of the floating structure (101). Has a matching inner circumference. In an example of such a configuration shown in FIG. 5, the first compartment (103a) provided around the circular floating structure (101) is formed in an annular shape, and is formed on the outer periphery of the floating structure (101). Has a matching inner circumference. Similar to the second compartment (103b) adapted to the outer periphery of the first compartment (103a) shown in FIG. 5, the outer periphery of the previous compartment (103) provided in the floating structure (101) An additional compartment (103) having an inner circumference suitable for the above may be provided. The compartments (103) shown in FIG. 6 are arranged perpendicular to each other below the floating structure (101). Each of the compartments (103) may accommodate a user and form a hierarchy for the user to perform various activities in the compartment (103). The levitation device (100) according to the present embodiment may be configured to be operable by a driver seated on the levitation device (100).

  The levitation device (100) may include a power source to provide a communication system and other electronic devices in the device (100) for safety, emergencies, convenience, and entertainment applications. Referring to FIGS. 8 and 9, the apparatus includes a light source (111) and an antenna constituting a communication system for a user to transmit and receive communication signals so that the outside can be seen from the levitating apparatus (100) in the dark. (112). As other communication devices or electronic devices, a global positioning system (GPS), a computer equipped with an Internet connection, a telephone, and the like may be provided in the device (100).

  In order to ensure the stability of the levitation device, the levitation structure (101) may be provided with a ballast (106). In the preferred embodiment shown in FIG. 7, the ballast (106) is formed in a cylindrical shape and hangs from the floating structure (101) via a cable. In addition to functioning as a ballast (106), the cylinder may be utilized as a container for a bowl (107). The cage (107) may be housed in the suspended ballast (106) container. When it is necessary to connect the levitation device (100) to the bottom of the water with the ridge (107) in order to prevent the levitation device (100) from drifting due to wind or water flow, the ridge (107) is connected to the ballast (106 ) A drive device for driving out of the container may be provided in the levitation device (100). Preferably, the drive device comprises a pulley device.

  Since the levitation device (100) is excellent in versatility, as shown in FIG. 13, the levitation device (100) is provided in the main body of a frame body (113) of a ship or a ship, and the levitation device (100) is shaped as a whole. Can be strengthened, for example, by forming it into a hull shape to improve the performance of the device (100).

  As shown in FIG. 10, another preferred embodiment of the present invention includes a jumping mechanism having a plurality of springs (115) provided radially in a base (114) provided around the floating structure (101). Prepare. The jump mechanism plays a role of pushing away an object by applying a force to the floating structure (101). For example, an object that has collided with the floating structure (101) gently bounces away from the floating structure (101). Further, when the levitation device (100) collides with an object, it gently bounces off the object. The base body (113) absorbs the collision force and softens the impact on the floating structure (101). The safety of the user of the levitation device (100) is ensured by preventing the collision with the object from becoming large due to the jump mechanism.

  As shown in FIG. 11, another preferred embodiment of the levitation device (100) comprises an automatic adjustment mechanism provided within the levitation structure (101), the automatic adjustment mechanism being a weighted base (118). A capsule (116) that is integrally formed with the protective member (102) and accommodates a user, and the capsule (116) is connected to the floating structure (101) to connect the capsule (116). A pair of rotating rod-shaped members (117), and the capsule (116) is guided and rotated by the rod-shaped member (117), and is adjusted to return to an upright posture by the weighted base (118). . This function of the automatic adjustment mechanism prevents the user and object in the capsule (116) from tipping over, especially under high wave conditions when the levitation device (100) is levitated.

  Referring to FIG. 12, the levitation device (100) may be provided with a tapered flap formed of small pieces (119) provided at a lower portion of the levitation device (100) and connected by a plurality of hinges. The small piece (119) includes at least one hole (121). By making the small piece part (119) rotatable by the hinge (120), the flap moves or swings with a swinging motion or a wave-like motion, and in particular, the movement of the levitation device (100) with respect to a water flow. Improve. The hole (121) serves to pass water so that the flap is not affected by a strong water flow. The ballast (106) functioning as a container for loading a load may be provided at the end of the flap. Preferably, the ballast (106) may be configured to be openable and closable in order to control the amount of water in the ballast (106) in order to prevent or suppress the levitation device (100) from overturning. Opening the ballast (106) increases the volume. Therefore, the amount of water stored in the ballast (106) can be increased.

  Although detailed above, preferred embodiments should not be deemed to depart from the present invention, and modifications may be made within the scope of the appended claims.

Claims (20)

A levitation device (100) comprising:
A hollow flotation structure (101) having an upper opening and provided around;
A protective member (102) attached to the upper opening and partially or completely surrounding the structure (101);
At least one compartment (103) provided around or below the structure (101);
The levitation structure is a base (104) for at least one user to sit or stand on the structure (101); or when the user is levitated while supported by the structure (101). A levitation device (100), characterized in that it has a lower opening that partially or fully fits the upper opening along the user's body for seating or standing.   The levitation device (100) according to claim 1, further comprising a jumping mechanism having a plurality of springs (115) provided radially in a base (114) provided around the levitation structure (101). .   A capsule having an automatic adjustment mechanism provided in the floating structure (101), the automatic adjustment mechanism having a weighted base (118), and being integrally formed with the protective member (102) to accommodate a user (116) and a pair of rod-like members (117) for connecting the capsule (116) to the floating structure (101) so that the capsule (116) rotates and automatically adjusts to an upright posture. The levitation device (100) of claim 1.   The taper-shaped flap which consists of a several piece part (119) which is connected with the hinge and has at least 1 hole (121) is provided in the lower part of the said levitation device (100), The lower part of Claim 1 characterized by the above-mentioned. Levitation device (100).   Levitation device (100) according to claim 4, characterized by comprising a ballast (106) arranged below the structure (101).   The levitation device according to claim 4 or 5, characterized in that the ballast (106) is connected to the lower end of the flap by a hinge and can be opened and closed to control the amount of water in the ballast (106). 100).   A ballast (107) housed in the ballast (106) is provided, and the ballast (106) suspended from the structure (101) is a driving device for driving the rod (107) out of the ballast (106). The levitation device (100) according to claim 5, characterized in that it comprises a levitation device (100).   The levitation device (100) according to claim 1, characterized in that it comprises at least one oxygen tank (105) for supplying oxygen to the user.   The levitation device (100) according to claim 1, characterized in that it comprises a pair of paddles (108) for a user to operate the device (100).   The levitation device (100) according to claim 1, characterized in that the protective member (102) comprises a canopy or an enclosure.   The levitation device (100) according to claim 10, characterized in that the enclosure is partially or completely transparent.   11. The levitation device (100) according to claim 10, wherein the enclosure comprises at least one hole for flowing air.   The levitation device (100) according to claim 1, characterized in that it comprises a power source for supplying power to the communication device and / or the electronic device.   The levitation device (100) according to claim 1, characterized in that the levitation structure (101) is inflatable.   The levitation device according to claim 1, wherein the levitation structure (101) is made of any one of balsa material, rubber, polystyrene, or a combination thereof, and has gas, water, or ice therein. 100).   The levitation device (100) according to claim 1, wherein the levitation structure (101) is a single member or a detachable member comprising a plurality of parts. A levitation device (100) comprising:
A hollow flotation structure (101) having an upper opening and provided around;
A protective member (102) attached to the upper opening and partially or completely surrounding the structure (101);
The levitation structure is a base (104) for at least one user to sit or stand on the structure (101); or when the user is levitated while supported by the structure (101). A levitation device (100), characterized in that it has a lower opening that partially or fully fits the upper opening along the user's body for seating or standing. A levitation device (100) comprising:
A hollow flotation structure (101) having an upper opening and provided around;
A protective member (102) attached to the upper opening and partially or completely surrounding the structure (101);
A jumping mechanism having a plurality of springs (115) provided radially in a base (114) provided around the floating structure (101);
The levitation structure is a base (104) for at least one user to sit or stand on the structure (101); or when the user is levitated while supported by the structure (101). A levitation device (100), characterized in that it has a lower opening that partially or fully fits the upper opening along the user's body for seating or standing. A levitation device (100) comprising:
A hollow levitation structure (101) provided at the periphery and having a top opening and a base for at least one user to sit or stand on the structure (101);
A protective member (102) attached to the upper opening and partially or completely surrounding the structure (101);
A capsule (116) provided in the floating structure (101), having a weighted base (118), integrally formed on the protective member (102) and accommodating a user, and the capsule (116) An automatic adjustment mechanism including a pair of rod-like members (117) that connect the floating structure (101) to the capsule (116) to be rotatable;
The buoyancy device (100) is characterized in that the capsule (116) is guided by the rod-shaped member (117) and vibrates independently to hold the levitation device (100) in an upright posture. A levitation device (100) comprising:
An upper opening and a base for at least one user to sit or stand on the structure (101), or to sit or stand when the user floats while supported by the structure (101) A hollow levitation structure (101) provided around and having a lower opening that partially or completely conforms to the upper opening along the user's body;
A protective member (102) attached to the upper opening and partially or completely surrounding the structure (101);
Concatenated by a hinge and formed of a plurality of small pieces (119) having at least one hole (121), a tapered flap provided at the lower part of the floating structure (101), and a lower part of the flap connected by a hinge Ballast (106) to be provided;
The levitation device (100), wherein the ballast (106) is openable and closable to control the amount of water in the ballast (106).