JP3245780U - floating vest - Google Patents

Abstract

An object of the present invention is to provide a floating vest that can reliably detect falling water and send a distress signal without interfering with fishing operations. [Solution] A floating vest 1 according to the present invention is capable of accommodating a detector accommodating section 20 that can accommodate a water fall detector 50 that detects a water fall, and a mobile terminal 60 that receives a water fall signal from the water fall detector 50. A terminal accommodating section 50 is provided. The detector accommodating part 20 includes a mesh part 21 and is provided at a position lower than the chest of the clothed person, and the terminal accommodating part 50 is waterproofed and is provided at a position higher than the chest of the clothed person. . [Selection diagram] Figure 1

Description

The present invention relates to a floating vest worn when fishing.

BACKGROUND ART Conventionally, a falling-in-water detection unit that is carried along when fishing and can detect when an angler falls into the water has been known (for example, see Non-Patent Document 1). This falling water detection unit is configured to include a falling water detector that detects falling into water, and a smartphone linked with the falling water detector to transmit a falling water and rescue signal to a third party's smartphone. In actual use, a dedicated application software is downloaded to the smartphone, and the angler hangs the fall detector and smartphone housed in a sealed case around his neck with a strap or the like.

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The above-mentioned falling water detection unit is of the type that is worn around the neck with a strap, so it gets in the way of various operations when fishing. Specifically, during actual fishing, anglers may take various positions such as casting, retrieving fish, and handling tackle, but the falling water detection unit hung around the neck with a strap gets in the way during these operations. Also, since it is exposed at the front of the chest, it is easy to get entangled in the thread.

Although anglers wear floating vests for safety reasons, typical floating vests are designed to float in the event of falling into the water, and are designed with such fall detection units in mind. It's not something that was done. In this case, even if the fisherman stores the conventional floating vest in his pocket so that the falling water detection unit does not get in the way, it will not be able to exhibit sufficient performance as a falling water detection unit. That is, when a water fall detector is stored in a pocket, water may not enter the pocket sufficiently, resulting in problems such as a fall cannot be detected, or it takes time to transmit a detection signal to a smartphone. Additionally, smartphones are heavy, and if they are hung from a strap around the neck, they will sink into the water if the user falls into the water, making it difficult to send a distress signal to a third party. Additionally, if you simply store it in your pocket, it may get submerged in water if you fall into the water, and you may not be able to send a distress signal to a third party.

The present invention was made with attention to the above-mentioned problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a floating vest that can reliably detect falling water and send a distress signal without interfering with fishing operations.

In order to achieve the above object, the floating vest according to the present invention has a detector accommodating part that can accommodate a water fall detector that detects water fall, and a mobile terminal that can receive a water fall signal from the water fall detector. a terminal accommodating part, the detector accommodating part is provided with a mesh part and is provided at a position lower than the chest of a person wearing clothes, and the terminal accommodating part is waterproofed and is suitable for wearing clothes. It is characterized by being located higher than the person's chest.

When wearing the floating vest described above, a water fall detector is housed in the detector accommodating part, and a terminal (smartphone, etc.) is housed in the terminal accommodating part. Floating vests are generally designed so that if the wearer falls into the water, the wearer's head and upper lungs will rise above the water surface, so if the wearer falls into the water, the feet will be underwater and the upper chest (lungs) will float above the water surface. becomes. For this reason, the detector accommodating portion provided at a position lower than the chest is located underwater and is provided with a mesh portion, so that submergence in water can be reliably detected. In addition, the device storage area is waterproof and is placed higher than the wearer's chest, so the device is located above the water surface and will not be submerged in water. It becomes possible to reliably transmit drowning and rescue signals.

In addition, the water fall detector and terminal are not hung around the neck, but are housed in a storage section provided in the floating vest, which prevents them from getting in the way during fishing operations or from getting caught in fishing equipment. .

According to the present invention, it is possible to obtain a floating vest that can reliably detect falling water and send a distress signal without interfering with fishing operations.

FIG. 1 is a front view showing an embodiment of a floating vest according to the present invention. FIG. 2 is a developed view of the floating vest shown in FIG. 1. The figure which shows an example of the water fall detector housed in a floating vest, and a terminal (smartphone). The figure which shows an example of the housing part for detectors which accommodates a falling water detector. A diagram showing a state in which a clothed person falls into water.

An embodiment of the floating vest according to the present invention will be described below.
1 and 2 are diagrams showing the configuration of a floating vest according to this embodiment, with FIG. 1 being a front view and FIG. 2 being a developed view of the floating vest shown in FIG. 1.

The floating vest 1 of this embodiment includes a back body 2 located on the back side of the wearer, and a front body 3 (a left front body 3A and a right front body 3B) located on the front side of the wearer. The back body 2 and the left and right front bodies 3A, 3B are connected by armpit portions 5A, 5B, and when the wearer is wearing clothes, the arms of the wearer are inserted through the upper side of the armpit portions 5A, 5B. Further, the left and right front body parts 3A, 3B and the back body part 2 are connected by left and right shoulder parts 6A, 6B that touch both shoulders of the wearer.

A fastener 7 is provided on the chest side edges of the left and right front bodies 3A, 3B, and by opening and closing the fastener 7 up and down, the clothed state shown in FIG. 1 and the unfolded state shown in FIG. 2 can be achieved. (undressed state).

Each of the above-mentioned parts that make up the floating vest 1 is made of a general textile material, and inside it (mainly the back body 2 and front body 3) there are floating members at appropriate places to float a person who falls overboard. It is accommodated. Further, on the lower end side of the back body 2, there is provided a belt 8 that can tighten the torso when wearing clothes, and a pair of belts 9 that extend downward. A buckle 9a is provided at each end of the pair of belts 9. Furthermore, belts 10 are provided to hang down from the left and right front bodies 3A and 3B, and when wearing clothes, the belts 9 are inserted into the crotch from the back side, and the buckles 9a are attached to the ends of each belt. By connecting to a buckle 10a provided at the top, the floating vest 1 is prevented from slipping off from the neck when falling into the water.

The floating vest 1 having the above-described structure has storage portions (pockets) sewn into various places for storing small items and the like. These pockets can be provided in similar locations and configurations as in conventional floating vests. In addition, this embodiment further provides a set of a falling water detector and a mobile terminal such as a smartphone, which will be described later, to ensure reliable detection of falling water and transmission of a distress signal without interfering with the fishing operations of a person wearing clothes. It has a special storage part (pocket structure) that allows it to be used.

In this embodiment, normal chest pockets 12A, 12B are provided at the chest positions of the left and right front bodies 3A, 3B. These left and right chest pockets 12A, 12B are opened and closed by fasteners 12a, 12b. In this case, each of the chest pockets 12A, 12B may be internally divided by a partition, or each may be constructed with a structure that can be opened and closed by a fastener (double fastener).

Further, normal abdominal pockets 14A, 14B are provided at the abdominal positions of the left and right front bodies 3A, 3B. These left and right belly pockets 14A, 14B are opened and closed by fasteners 14a, 14b. Each of the belly pockets 14A, 14B may be internally divided by a partition like the chest pocket, and each may be constructed with a structure that can be opened and closed with a fastener (double fastener).

In addition to the pockets described above, the floating vest 1 includes a detector accommodating section 20 that can accommodate a water fall detector that detects water fall, and a terminal that can contain a mobile terminal that receives a water fall signal from the water fall detector. A storage section 30 is provided.

As illustrated in FIG. 3, the falling water detector 50 is configured to transmit a falling water signal when detecting moisture, similar to the above-described known technology. For example, the water fall detector 50 includes a water detection section (electrode) 51 that is energized when immersed in water, and when the electrode 51 is immersed in water, it transmits a water fall signal to the outside (mobile terminal). On the other hand, the mobile terminal 60 can be a normal smartphone, and by downloading dedicated application software, when it receives a falling water signal from the falling water detector 50, it can detect falling water towards the outside. It is designed to send a distress signal. This falling-overboard/distress signal is sent to a pre-registered third party's terminal, etc., and may include location information, time-of-overwater information, etc. in addition to the distress signal informing that the user has fallen overboard.

Note that the water fall detector 50 may be provided with a hook such as a locking ring 55 so that it can be hung on the floating vest 1. Furthermore, the mobile terminal 60 may be accommodated in the terminal accommodating section 30 as it is, or may be placed in a known sealed bag 70 and accommodated in the terminal accommodating section 30 .

Next, the detector accommodating part and the terminal accommodating part provided in the floating vest will be explained. Note that the "accommodating section" here only needs to have a configuration that can accommodate each device without falling.

As shown in FIG. 1, the detector accommodating part 20 of this embodiment is provided at a position lower than the chest of the person wearing the garment, and is preferably placed inside the front body (right front body 3B) so as not to be exposed to the outside. It is set in. In addition, as shown in FIG. 4, a mesh portion 21 is provided so that the device is immediately immersed in water when it falls into water. In this way, by providing the detector housing section 20 inside the front body, the mesh section is not exposed, and it is possible to prevent hooks or other tackle from getting caught during fishing operations.

In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 4, the detector housing part 20 has a pocket structure entirely composed of mesh parts 21, so that the opening for housing the falling water detector 50 can be closed. A flap 25 is provided with a hook-and-loop fastener 24. In addition, a belt 27 serving as a connecting member is sewn near the detector accommodating portion 20, and the locking ring 55 of the water fall detector 50 can be locked to a hook 27a provided at the tip of the belt 27. It is composed of

The detector housing section 20 also includes a first pocket (chest pocket 12B) provided in the outer chest region of the front body and a second pocket (chest pocket 12B) provided in the abdominal chest region outside the front body. It is preferable to provide it between the pocket 14B) and the pocket 14B).
By providing the detector accommodating portion 20 at such a position, it is prevented from expanding in the front-rear direction, and fishing operability can be improved.

The above-mentioned detector accommodating part 20 is provided at a position lower than the chest of the clothed person and is composed of the mesh part 21, so that when the clothed person falls into water, water can enter as soon as possible, and the device can be carried immediately. It becomes possible to transmit a detection signal to the terminal 60. In addition, the detector storage section 20 is not confused with the chest pockets 12A, 12B and the belly pockets 14A, 14B (fishing gear is stored in the outer pocket, and the falling water detector 50 is stored in the inner pocket). When taking out tools such as fishing gear, it is possible to prevent the falling water detector 50 from falling or accidentally pressing a button (malfunctioning).

Furthermore, by connecting the falling water detector 50 with a connecting member provided near the detector accommodating section 20, the falling water detector 50 will not fall or separate from the floating vest, and will be stable with the mobile terminal. communication.

The terminal accommodating section 30 is waterproofed and has a pocket structure provided at a position higher than the chest (lung region) of the wearer. In this case, waterproofing may include, for example, waterproofing the zipper 31 that opens and closes the opening of the pocket, or using breathable and waterproof fabric for the storage section (bag section) 33, such as neoprene or a composite material of nylon and neoprene. It is constructed to prevent water from entering the interior by using seams or applying seam sealing to the seams. Note that, as shown in FIG. 3, by placing the mobile terminal 60 in a sealed bag 70 and storing it in the terminal accommodating section 30, waterproofness can be more reliably improved.

As described above, the terminal accommodating section 30 is provided at a position higher than the chest of the wearer, so that when the wearer falls into water, the buoyancy of the floating vest 1 will cause the part above the chest of the wearer to rise above the water surface. Since the terminal accommodating portion 30 floats from the ground, the terminal accommodating portion 30 will not be submerged in water. That is, since the mobile terminal 60 is not submerged in water, it is possible to reliably transmit a fall-over-water and distress signal to the outside.

In addition, although the terminal accommodating part 30 of this embodiment is provided on the inside of the front body as shown in FIG. 1, it may be provided on the outside. That is, as mentioned above, since it has been reliably waterproofed and does not have a mesh part, the device does not get caught, and the outside of the front body is designed so that the mobile terminal 60 can be easily taken out and operated. You can also set it to .

FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a state in which a person P wearing the above-described floating vest 1 has fallen into water (a view seen from the side and a view seen from above).
When the clothed person P falls into the water and becomes motionless, the buoyancy of the floating vest 1 causes the upper body side to float (float so that the chest and above are positioned above the water surface), and the lower body side to sink into the water. As described above, the water fall detector 50 is housed in the detector accommodating part 20 at a position lower than the chest of the clothed person P, and since the detector accommodating part 20 is provided with the mesh part 21, It is possible to reliably and quickly detect that a person has fallen into water, and immediately send a falling water signal to the mobile terminal 60.

Furthermore, since the terminal housing section 30 is waterproofed and is provided at a position higher than the chest of the person wearing the garment, the mobile terminal 60 will not be submerged even if the person P falls into the water. . That is, even if the mobile terminal 60 has a certain amount of weight, it will not be submerged in water, so it is possible to immediately and stably transmit a fall-over-water and distress signal.

Although the embodiments of the floating vest according to the present invention have been described above, the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments and can be modified in various ways.
The above-mentioned floating vest is characterized by the position where the detector housing part 20 and the terminal housing part 30 are arranged, and the function of each housing part (structure having a net-like part, waterproof structure). There are no limitations on the overall configuration, design, or configuration of the various functional members provided. Further, the thickness and length of the belt provided can be changed as appropriate, and various members such as a belt or D-ring for attaching other objects may be attached. Further, each accommodating part preferably has a pocket structure as in this embodiment, but the detector accommodating part may have a structure on which the falling water detector is hooked with a hook or the like to prevent it from falling.

Furthermore, the detector accommodating section 20 is provided at a position lower than the chest, and the terminal accommodating section 30 is provided at a position higher than the chest. The high position refers to the part that would be located above the water surface when a person wearing normal clothes falls into the water.

1 Floating vest 2 Back body 3A, 3B Left and right front body 20 Detector housing 21 Mesh part 27 Belt (connecting member)
30 Terminal housing section 50 Falling water detector 60 Mobile terminal (smartphone)

Claims (4)

A floating vest comprising: a detector accommodating part capable of accommodating a water fall detector that detects falling into water; and a terminal accommodating part capable of accommodating a mobile terminal that receives a water fall signal from the water fall detector,
The detector accommodating part includes a mesh part and is provided at a position lower than the chest of the clothed person,
The floating vest is characterized in that the terminal accommodating section is waterproofed and is provided at a position higher than the chest of the wearer. The detector accommodating part is provided inside the front body,
The floating vest according to claim 1, wherein the terminal accommodating portion is provided on the outside of the front body. The detector accommodating portion provided inside the front body includes a first pocket provided in a chest region outside the front body, and a second pocket provided in an abdominal chest region outside the front body. 3. The floating vest according to claim 2, wherein the floating vest is provided between. The floating vest according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the detector accommodating section has a connecting member connectable to the falling water detector.

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