JP3027650U - Floating ring - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) 【Abstract】 PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a safe floating ring that is easy to put on and has a structure in which the floating ring can be brought into close contact with the body so that it does not come off from the body unintentionally. SOLUTION: The floating ring main body 1 is made of a vinyl film-shaped member in a hollow shape, and is formed in a ring shape when viewed from a plane with both ends facing each other. Further, on the upper side near the end of the floating ring body 1, an air inlet / outlet 2 having a check valve for stopping the backflow of air and a plug 2b for closing from the outside is formed. Therefore, both ends can be opened and the body of the body can be easily put into the inside of the floating ring body 1 from here.

Description

[Detailed description of the device]

[0001]

[Technical field to which the device belongs]

 The present invention relates to a floating ring used as a tool for floating the body in water when bathing in the sea or in the lake.

[0002]

[Prior art]

 As is well known, a conventional floating ring is a ring-shaped hollow body made of vinyl or other film material, and has an air inlet / outlet equipped with a valve mechanism at any part thereof. Therefore, when this is used, air is first introduced into the floating ring from the air inlet and outlet to inflate it into a donut shape, and then the inside of the floating ring is put, generally, from the head or the foot, and By floating on the water above, the person inside is floated on the water. However, in some cases, there are some people who have a special use such that the part from the waist to the hips is placed in the floating ring, the legs are placed outside the floating ring, and the upper body is raised and most of the body is lifted from the water. .

[0003]

[Problems to be solved by the device]

 Since the conventional floating ring is as described above, especially in the case of the above general usage, the body is put inside from the head or the foot as described above in order to attach it to the body. It is necessary and difficult to operate, and it is difficult to mount unless a floating ring with a slightly larger inner diameter is selected. In addition, as a result of using such a large inner diameter, the corresponding portion of the floating ring must be firmly put under the armpit and pinched between the torso and the arm during use, or the floating ring will come off. Your body may be submerged in water. Therefore, when using such a floating ring, it is usually impossible to move both arms freely.

According to the present invention, the problems of the conventional floating ring described above are solved, and attachment to the body can be performed from any side of the body, and it can be easily performed, and In addition, as a structure that allows the floating ring to be in close contact with the body, it will inevitably occur even if the corresponding part is not put under the armpit, and it provides a highly safe floating ring without accidentally coming off the body. That is the problem to be solved.

[0005]

[Means for Solving the Problems]

 The gist of the configuration of the present invention is to bend a floating ring body, which is a single hollow member made of a film material, into a ring shape so that both ends thereof face each other, and the floating ring body is exposed to air. It is a floating ring that constitutes a doorway, and can solve the above problems.

However, the floating ring body has a structure in which a conventional floating ring is cut midway, and both ends of the floating ring are closed and then faced. Both ends may be in contact with each other or with some separation between them. The film material forming the floating ring body is the same as the member forming the conventional floating ring, and vinyl or other film material can be freely used. Also, the diameter of the main body of the floating ring is of course free. Furthermore, the structure of the air inlet and outlet is the same as the conventional one.

Therefore, the air is taken in and out of the floating ring as usual from the air inlet and outlet, and the floating ring filled with air has the trouble of putting the body inside from the head or foot when the both ends of the floating ring body are opened. It is possible, for example, to put the body of the body directly into the floating ring from which the open ends of the body can be opened further. The operation of mounting the floating ring can of course be performed outside the water, but since it is extremely simple as described above, it can be performed extremely easily even in water.

[0008] If the body of the body is put in the floating ring, it can be used as it is by directly entering the water to float the body. If you attach the floating ring in water, you will be able to float your body on the spot. At this time, if a floating ring of a size that fits around the torso is used, it will inevitably occur without consciously holding the corresponding part of the floating ring under the armpit. You no longer have to worry about leaving.

[0009] Further, this floating ring has a small diameter and is used around the neck so that it can be conveniently used for rehabilitation in a pool or the like for persons with physical disabilities. Is. That is, even if the body does not move as expected in the pool, it is possible to avoid the risk of the head being submerged in the water.

Needless to say, when removing the floating ring, the reverse operation to the above may be performed. Needless to say, it can be done very easily because it can be removed by simply opening the end.

By the way, at both ends of the floating ring body, in order to further enhance safety, it is also possible to configure a coupling means for detachably coupling each other. In this case, it is advantageous that the connecting means is structured so that the both ends of the floating ring body can be connected while adjusting the length of the floating ring body, since the diameter of the floating ring can be adjusted. For example, it is preferable that the coupling means extends from both ends of the floating ring body and can be easily coupled to each other, and the length to the coupling portion can be freely adjusted. The structure of the joint is free if it can do so. It goes without saying that the connecting means may have any other structure as long as it can be connected so that the inner diameter of the floating ring body can be adjusted.

As a more specific example, the connecting means is provided with belt members arranged at both ends of the floating ring body, a connecting male portion attached to one of the belt members, and attached to the other belt member. A connecting female part which is detachably connectable to the connecting male part, and which is connected to the connecting male part or the connecting female part of the belt member. An expansion / contraction adjusting mechanism capable of adjusting the expansion / contraction of the length can be configured in at least one of them.

As another more specific example, the coupling means includes a belt member fixed to the outer circumference of one end of the floating ring main body so as to extend therefrom, and a length direction inside the belt member. Second engaging means arranged along the outer periphery of the floating ring main body, the second engaging means being detachably engageable with the first engaging means. And means.

The first engaging means and the second engaging means are, specifically, a large number of small hook members capable of mutually engaging with each other, and their corresponding surfaces, namely, It can be composed of a large number of small hook members erected on the inner surface of the belt member or the outer peripheral surface of the other end of the floating ring body.

The first engaging means and the second engaging means are, specifically, one of them being a large number of small loop members, and the corresponding surface, that is, the belt member. A large number of small loop members that are formed on the inner surface or the outer peripheral surface of the other end of the floating ring body, and the other of which is a small hook member that can engage with the small loop member. That is, it can also be composed of a large number of small hook members that are erected on the inner surface of the belt member or the outer peripheral surface of the other end of the floating ring body.

Therefore, when the above-mentioned various forms of connecting means are formed at both ends of the floating ring body, the floating ring body is filled with air from the air inlet / outlet, and then the connecting means is removed to open both ends. For example, as in the case where the connecting means is not provided, for example, the trunk of the body can be further expanded from the open portions at both ends and then directly inserted into the floating ring.

Then, after putting the body of the body in the floating ring, the ends of the floating ring body may be connected by the connecting means. Even if the size around the waist of the body is not suitable, if the connecting means has a structure capable of connecting both ends of the floating ring body while adjusting the distance between the two ends, the floating ring can be adjusted by adjusting this. Can fit snugly on the part. Therefore, even if it is not conscious of holding the relevant part of the floating ring under the armpit, it will inevitably occur, and there is no concern that the floating ring will be easily detached from the body.

When the connecting means is configured in the body of the floating ring as described above, the mounting of the floating ring on the body is a little more complicated than when the floating ring is not provided, but it is still relatively easy depending on the structure. There is an advantage that it can be mounted and, above all, the floating ring main body is unlikely to be detached from the body, so that safety is enhanced. Needless to say, when removing the floating ring, the reverse operation to the above may be performed.

[0019]

[Embodiment of device]

 Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail based on examples with reference to the accompanying drawings. 1 and 2 show Embodiment 1 of the present invention. FIG. 1 is a schematic plan view of a floating ring according to Embodiment 1, and FIG.

As shown in FIG. 1, the floating ring main body 1 is made of a vinyl film member and is hollow. The floating ring body 1 has a shape in which both ends of a hollow body, which is ring-shaped when viewed from a plane, are cut and the both ends are closed. In addition, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, an air inlet / outlet 2 having a check valve 2a for stopping the backflow of air and a plug 2b for closing from the outside is formed on the upper side near the end of the floating ring body 1. To do.

Therefore, in the floating ring main body 1, as in the conventional case, the plug 2b of the air inlet / outlet 2 can be pulled out and a pump can be used or the mouth can be used to blow air. The filled air is retained by the floating ring body 1 by the action of the check valve 2a and does not easily come out from the air inlet / outlet 2. However, the stopper 2b is further fitted to ensure the retention of air.

When air is thus filled, in the case of this example, the floating ring body 1 is in a state of facing each other with both ends slightly open as shown in FIG. Become almost donut-shaped. Both ends of the floating ring main body 1 can be easily opened by a necessary distance by grasping the both ends and opening a little strongly. Therefore, after opening both ends in this way, the floating ring main body 1 can be opened. You can easily put your body inside. Therefore, the body of the body can be put into the inside of the floating ring body 1 very easily without the troublesome thing of putting the body from the head or foot to the inside.

When the body is put in the floating ring main body 1 in this way, the floating ring main body 1 tries to return to its original state, so if an appropriate diameter is selected, the inner peripheral surface thereof It fits snugly on the torso of the person who wears it, eliminating the risk of it easily detaching from the body, especially without having to be conscious of holding it in the armpit and holding it. .

Therefore, when you are enjoying a bath in the sea, river, or lake, you do not have to worry about the floating ring coming off your body even if you do not touch the floating ring body 1, so you can rest assured that your hands are free. Because you can use it, you will be able to enjoy the water bath more. Further, even when used for underwater rehabilitation of a physically handicapped person, the floating ring is securely held by the body, which has the advantage of eliminating the risk of accidents.

When removing the floating ring main body 1 from the body of the body, the reverse operation to the above may be performed. That is, if the space between both ends of the floating ring body 1 is widened, this can be removed from the body of the body by itself.

3 to 5 show a second embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 3 is a schematic plan view of a floating ring of the second embodiment, and FIG. 4 is a connecting male part and a connecting female part in a mutually fitted state. And FIG. 5 is a side view showing the combined state of the connecting male part and the connecting belt.

In the second embodiment, the structures of the floating ring body 1 and the air inlet / outlet 2 are exactly the same as those of the first embodiment, and the same parts are designated by the same reference numerals. As shown in FIG. 3, the floating ring main body 1 of the second embodiment has a hollow member made of a vinyl film-like member with both ends closed and a flat surface so that both ends are face-to-face. As seen from the above, it has a substantially annular shape. Further, like the first embodiment, an air inlet / outlet 2 having a check valve for stopping the backflow of air and a plug 2b for closing from the outside is formed on the upper side near the end of the floating ring body 1. is there.

Further, as shown in FIG. 3, coupling belts 3a and 3b are extended from the outer peripheral sides of both ends of the floating ring body 1, respectively. As shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, a coupling male portion 4a is disposed at the front end of the coupling belt 3a, and a coupling female portion 4b is detachably fitted to the coupling male portion 4a. The part 4b is provided. The connecting portion of the connecting male portion 4a, which is connected to the connecting belt 3a, is composed of two connecting rods 5a and 5b, as shown in FIG. 4 and FIG. The coupling belt 3a is hung and engaged so that the return side 3a 'passes under the latter coupling rod 5b and returns. Therefore, if the return side 3a 'of the coupling belt 3a is pulled longer, the length of the coupling belt 3a up to the coupling male portion 4a becomes shorter. If it is reversed, it will become shorter. In short, the practical length of the coupling belt 3a is adjustable.

The joining portion of the joining female portion 4b, which is joined to the joining belt 3b, is formed by a joining rod 6 as shown in FIG. 4, and the end portion of the joining belt 3b is hung over the joining rod 3b. The return side end is sewn and fixed in the middle of the corresponding coupling belt 3b.

Therefore, the floating ring main body 1 is the same as that of the first embodiment with respect to the air filling, and needless to say, and the plug 2b of the air inlet / outlet 2 is pulled out and a pump is used. You can do it by blowing it in with your mouth. The filled air is retained in the floating ring body 1 by the action of the check valve and does not easily escape from the air inlet / outlet 2. However, the stopper 2b is further fitted to ensure the retention of air.

When the air is thus filled, in the case of this example, as shown in FIG. 3, the floating ring main body 1 is brought into a facing state with a slight gap between both ends thereof, and the floating ring main body 1 is almost in contact with the plane. It becomes a donut shape. If the connecting male part 4a and the connecting female part 4b are removed in advance, both ends of the floating ring body 1 can be easily and freely opened by grasping and opening them. You can easily put your body inside. Therefore, it is possible to insert the body of the body inside the floating ring body 1 extremely easily without the troublesome thing of putting the body inside from the head or foot.

The coupling male portion 4a can be easily pulled out by pushing the coupling protrusions on both sides thereof inward so that the engaged state is released from the coupling female portion 4b. Needless to say, when fitting, it is sufficient to push the connecting male part 4a into the connecting female part 4b.

After that, when the coupling male portion 4a and the coupling female portion 4b are fitted together after adjusting the length of the coupling belt 3a coupled to the former, the floating ring body 1 has an inner peripheral surface thereof. Can fit snugly on the torso of the person wearing it. Therefore, the floating ring main body 1 does not have to worry about being easily detached from the body even if the user does not intentionally perform the operation of putting the floating ring main body under the armpit.

Therefore, when enjoying a bath in the sea, river, or lake, there is no worry that the floating ring will come off the body even if the floating ring body 1 is not touched, so it is safe and both hands are free. Because you can use it, you will be able to enjoy the water bath more. Further, even when used for underwater rehabilitation of a physically handicapped person, the floating ring is held more securely on the body, and there is an advantage that there is no risk of an accident.

When removing the floating ring body 1 from the body of the body, the reverse operation may be performed. That is, if the connecting male portion 4a is pulled out from the connecting female portion 4b and the space between both ends of the floating ring body 1 is widened, the floating ring body 1 can be detached from the body of the body by itself.

[0036]

[Effect of device]

 Therefore, according to the present invention, the middle of the floating ring body is cut, and by opening this part, the trunk of the body can be easily put inside the floating ring, and it is troublesome to put it from the head or the foot. There is no money.

When the body is put in the floating ring body in this way, the floating ring body tries to return to its original state. Therefore, if the body having an appropriate diameter is selected, the inner peripheral surface will wear it. It fits snugly into the person's torso and eliminates the worry of it being easily detached from the body, even without the conscious effort of holding it under the armpit.

When the connecting means for connecting the end portions to each other is formed at the end portion of the floating ring body, the body portion of the body is put into the floating ring body or after the length of the connecting means is adjusted in advance. , The floating ring main body, which is in the separated state in the middle, will be closed in an annular shape, and if the length of the connecting means is adjusted, the floating ring main body will be in close contact with the body trunk. . Therefore, even if the floating ring body is not intentionally operated such as holding it in the armpit, there is no need to worry that it will easily separate from the body.

Therefore, when enjoying a bath in the sea, river, or lake, there is no concern that the floating ring will come off the body even if the floating ring body is not touched, so both hands are safe and free. Because it can be used for, you will be able to enjoy the water bath more. In particular, it is safe because there is no possibility that the floating ring will come off when used by people who cannot swim. Further, even when used for underwater rehabilitation of a physically handicapped person, the floating ring is securely held by the body, which has the advantage of eliminating the risk of accidents.

A belt member fixed to the outer circumference of one end of the floating ring body so as to extend from the joining means, and a first engaging means arranged inside the belt member along the length direction thereof. If the second engaging means is arranged on the outer periphery of the other end of the floating ring body and is configured to include the second engaging means that can be detachably engaged with the first engaging means, By shifting the engaging position between the first engaging means of the member and the second engaging means on the outer periphery of the other end of the floating ring body, the substantial length of the belt member can be easily changed.

In addition, there are a large number of small hook members capable of engaging the first engaging means and the second engaging means with each other, and a large number of small hook members that are respectively planted on the corresponding surfaces. When configured with hook members, or when one of them is a large number of small loop members and a large number of small loop members erected on the corresponding surface, mutual attachment / detachment is possible in any case. It is free and it is easy to shift the connecting position. Therefore, the substantial length of the belt member can be easily changed, and hence the inner diameter of the floating ring body can be easily changed.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a schematic plan view of a floating ring according to a first embodiment.

FIG. 2 is a partially cutaway enlarged vertical sectional view of an air inlet / outlet of the floating ring according to the first embodiment.

FIG. 3 is a schematic plan view of a floating ring according to a second embodiment.

FIG. 4 is a plan view of a coupling male portion and a coupling female portion in a mutually fitted state in the second embodiment.

FIG. 5 is a side explanatory view showing a coupled state of the coupling male portion and the coupling belt in the second embodiment.

[Explanation of symbols]

 1 Floating ring main body 2 Air inlet / outlet 2a Check valve 2b Plug 3a, 3b Coupling belt 3a 'Return side 4a Coupling male part 4b Coupling female part 5a, 5b, 6 Coupling rod

Claims (7)

[Scope of utility model registration request] 1. A floating ring in which a floating member, which is a hollow member made of a film material, is bent in a ring shape so that both ends thereof face each other, and an air inlet / outlet port is formed in the floating member. 2. The floating ring according to claim 1, wherein the floating ring main body is provided with connecting means at both ends thereof so as to be detachably connected to each other. 3. The structure according to claim 2, wherein the connecting means has a structure capable of connecting while adjusting a distance between both ends of the floating ring body.
Floating ring. 4. A belt member in which the coupling means is arranged at both ends of a floating ring body, a coupling male portion attached to one of the belt members, and a coupling female portion attached to the other belt member. A coupling female portion that can be detachably coupled to the coupling male portion, and the length of the belt member is expanded and contracted to at least one of the coupling male portion and the coupling female portion. The floating ring according to claim 2, which comprises an adjustable expansion and contraction adjusting mechanism. 5. A belt member fixed to the outer periphery of one end of a floating ring body for extending the connection member, and first engaging means arranged inside the belt member along the length direction thereof. And a second engaging means disposed on the outer periphery of the other end of the floating ring body, the second engaging means being detachably engageable with the first engaging means. Floating ring. 6. A large number of small hook members capable of engaging the first engaging means and the second engaging means with each other, wherein a large number of small hook members are provided on corresponding surfaces. The floating ring according to claim 5, which is constituted by a small hook member. 7. One of the first engaging means and the second engaging means is a large number of small loop members, and is constituted by a large number of small loop members erected on a corresponding surface, and the other 6. The floating ring according to claim 5, wherein said plurality of small hook members are capable of engaging with said small loop member, and are constituted by a large number of small hook members erected on the corresponding surface.