WO1996023692A1 - Appareil de signalisation - Google Patents

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WO1996023692A1
WO1996023692A1 PCT/NZ1996/000004 NZ9600004W WO9623692A1 WO 1996023692 A1 WO1996023692 A1 WO 1996023692A1 NZ 9600004 W NZ9600004 W NZ 9600004W WO 9623692 A1 WO9623692 A1 WO 9623692A1
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air bag
signalling apparatus
diver
gas supply
housing
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Arthur Harry Turner
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Huraken Holdings Limited
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B63—SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS; RELATED EQUIPMENT
    • B63C—LAUNCHING, HAULING-OUT, OR DRY-DOCKING OF VESSELS; LIFE-SAVING IN WATER; EQUIPMENT FOR DWELLING OR WORKING UNDER WATER; MEANS FOR SALVAGING OR SEARCHING FOR UNDERWATER OBJECTS
    • B63C11/00—Equipment for dwelling or working underwater; Means for searching for underwater objects
    • B63C11/02—Divers' equipment
    • B63C11/26—Communication means, e.g. means for signalling the presence of divers
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A62—LIFE-SAVING; FIRE-FIGHTING
    • A62B—DEVICES, APPARATUS OR METHODS FOR LIFE-SAVING
    • A62B33/00—Devices for allowing seemingly-dead persons to escape or draw attention; Breathing apparatus for accidentally buried persons
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B63—SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS; RELATED EQUIPMENT
    • B63C—LAUNCHING, HAULING-OUT, OR DRY-DOCKING OF VESSELS; LIFE-SAVING IN WATER; EQUIPMENT FOR DWELLING OR WORKING UNDER WATER; MEANS FOR SALVAGING OR SEARCHING FOR UNDERWATER OBJECTS
    • B63C11/00—Equipment for dwelling or working underwater; Means for searching for underwater objects
    • B63C11/02—Divers' equipment
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B63—SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS; RELATED EQUIPMENT
    • B63C—LAUNCHING, HAULING-OUT, OR DRY-DOCKING OF VESSELS; LIFE-SAVING IN WATER; EQUIPMENT FOR DWELLING OR WORKING UNDER WATER; MEANS FOR SALVAGING OR SEARCHING FOR UNDERWATER OBJECTS
    • B63C9/00—Life-saving in water
    • B63C9/0005—Life-saving in water by means of alarm devices for persons falling into the water, e.g. by signalling, by controlling the propulsion or manoeuvring means of the boat

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  • connection means for retaining a connection between the air bag and a user of the signalling apparatus, once the air bag has floated away from the user.
  • connection means is in the form of a cord connected at one end to the user of the signalling apparatus and at the other end to the air bag (or actuating means and/or gas supply means).
  • signalling apparatus substantially as described above wherein the housing means is able to be releasably strapped to a user of the signalling apparatus.
  • signalling apparatus substantially as described above wherein the housing means is provided with a resealable opening.
  • signalling apparatus substantially as described above wherein the signalling apparatus is adapted to be used by a diver.
  • the air bag may be of any suitable size, shape, configuration or construction.
  • the air bag may be preferably comprised of a material that is substantially durable, whereby it will not readily burst even if it comes into contact with sharp objects such as rocks.
  • any suitable gas supply means for inflating the air bag may be utilised.
  • the main requirement is that the gas supply means, when actuated, is able to inflate the air bag to a sufficient degree whereby the air bag is able to float away from a user of the signalling apparatus.
  • Carbon dioxide may be preferred when the signalling apparatus is to be used under water. However, if the apparatus is to be used on land or in air, a preferred gas may be helium which will enable the air bag, once inflated, to float away from the user of the signalling apparatus.
  • any suitable actuating means for releasing gas from the gas supply means to inflate the air bag may be utilised.
  • the actuating means may be easily accessible by a user of the signalling apparatus, and may be easily actuated.
  • the actuating means may comprise a tag which, when pulled, releases the gas from the gas supply means to thereby inflate the air bag.
  • Apparatus suitable for use in such an embodiment is a HENCO brand manual inflator and manifold mechanism.
  • the actuating means may be manually operable.
  • an automatic mechanism which can, for example, allow the air bag to be inflated by the gas supply means when a certain condition is reached. If the signalling apparatus is to be used by a diver, the condition to be reached may be a minimum supply of air within the air tank of the diver.
  • Such an automatic mechanism may be useful if a diver has become unconscious due to a blow to the head or due to low air supply.
  • Such automatic mechanisms are known and may be readily incorporated into known diving equipment, and the technical details of such a mechanism therefore need not be described in detail herein.
  • the air bag once inflated, may be adapted or able to float away from a user of the signalling apparatus.
  • the gas supply means may be attached to the air bag so that when the air bag floats away, the gas supply means is carried with it.
  • one end of the connection means may be attached to either the air bag or the gas supply means, while the other end may be attached to either the housing means or the user of the signalling apparatus.
  • the cord may be of any length, and may be comprised or made up of any suitable material, although a cord with a high breaking strain may preferably be utilised.
  • the cord should also be resistant to abrasion if, for example, the cord were to rub against rocks and the like.
  • An example of a suitable cord material is nylon rope or fishing line.
  • connection means between the signalling apparatus and the user there may not be provided connection means between the signalling apparatus and the user.
  • the air bag once inflated, floats away from the user of the apparatus where it may hopefully be seen by the people to which the user of the apparatus is trying to indicate his/her location or requirement for assistance. It is preferable, however, to maintain a connection between the apparatus (or a component thereof) and the user since any would-be rescuer would find it easier to locate the user of the apparatus if there is a connection between the apparatus and the user.
  • the signalling apparatus may further be provided with a housing means in which the various components of the signalling apparatus may be housed or stored until a condition occurs whereby the activation of the signalling apparatus is necessary.
  • the housing means may be adapted to be releasably strapped to a user of the apparatus.
  • the housing means may be adapted to be releasably strapped to the limb of a user of the apparatus .
  • the housing means may be provided with a resealable opening means.
  • the resealable opening means may comprise "VELCRO" brand fastening strips affixed to each side of the opening.
  • the air bag, gas supply means and/or connection means may be adapted to be stored within the housing means, with the actuating means preferably protruding partially therefrom to enable the signalling apparatus to be activated when desired.
  • the arrangement and construction may be such that the actuating means, once actuated, allows for the bag to be inflated within the housing means.
  • the air bag as it inflates, should be able to exert sufficient pressure to force open the resealable opening, whereby the air bag is then able to float away from the user of the apparatus.
  • connection means such as a cord
  • the connection means may be brightly coloured to assist it being seen when tracking the user of the signalling apparatus from the air bag (for example by a would-be rescuer).
  • the connection means such as a cord may be provided with locative portions which enable it to be easily seen and tracked, for example ribbons may be tied about the connection means at set points along its length.
  • this invention may be particularly suitable for use by divers.
  • a diver in trouble for example a diver trapped in weeds or rocks
  • the signalling apparatus whereby the air bag floats away from the diver to the water surface.
  • People on the water surface for example people in a watch boat, upon spotting the air bag may send down a diver or divers to investigate, and hopefully rescue or assist the diver in trouble.
  • the invention may be particularly suitable for use by lone divers.
  • the apparatus may be used for indicating the location of an underwater object, for example a diver's gas bottle which may be left behind for whatever reasons, shipwrecks, interesting rock formations, and the like.
  • the housing of the signalling apparatus may be attached to the underwater object that the diver wished to indicate the location of.
  • additional releasable straps such as belt buckles or even a string tie for attaching or tying the housing to such an object.
  • the air bag may be inflated as described previously, thus releasing same to indicate on the water surface the location of the object.
  • the signalling apparatus may be similarly utilised for marking the location of objects or people on the land, for example in dense bush.
  • the invention is not to be limited for use by divers.
  • the invention may be worn by trampers or hunters, and be able to be released if a tramper or hunter were to become lost (in thick bush, for example).
  • the tramper or hunter would have to activate the apparatus in a region where the rising of the air bag would clear any trees or undergrowth.
  • the location of the tramper or hunter may therefore be ascertained by anyone attempting to locate them from the air, since the air bag will protrude above the tops of the trees of the bush.
  • the signalling apparatus if intended for such use, may therefore be brightly coloured to assist in it being spotted from the air, and it may also preferably be provided with a battery powered radio or rescue signal or flashing light.
  • the gas used to inflate the air bag should be lighter than air, for example helium.
  • Figure 1 is a simplified, exploded view of one possible embodiment of the present invention.
  • the signalling apparatus 1 comprises an air bag 2, gas supply means generally indicated by arrow 3 for inflating the air bag 2, and actuating means generally indicated by arrow 4 for releasing gas from the gas supply means 3 to inflate the air bag 2.
  • the air bag 2 is an 8 litre oval air bag.
  • the air bag 2 is comprised from PVC fabric.
  • the gas supply means 2 consists of a 16 gram carbon dioxide cylinder 5.
  • the actuating means 4 consists of a manual inflator trigger mechanism 6 which is able to be activated by the pull tag 7.
  • the manual inflator trigger mechanism 7 is a "HENCO" brand manual inflator and manifold mechanism.
  • connection means in the form of a cord 8 for providing a connection between the signalling apparatus 1 and a user of the signalling apparatus 1.
  • the cord 8 is connected at one end to the manual inflator trigger mechanism 6 of the signalling apparatus, and at the other end to a housing means in the form of a small "NEOPRENE" brand carrying bag 9.
  • the cord 8 allows for a connection between the signalling apparatus 1 and the user of the signalling apparatus 1 to be retained once the air bag 2 has been inflated and has floated away from the user of the apparatus 1.
  • the length of the cord 8 is approximately 25 metres.
  • the signalling apparatus 1, and including the cord 8, is housed within the "NEOPRENE" carry bag 9.
  • the carry bag 9 is approximately 150mm long by 40mm in width and 40mm in depth.
  • the bag 9 is provided with a carry strap 10.
  • the carry strap 10 is adapted to receive a further strap (not shown) to be passed therethrough to enable the bag 9 to be releasably strapped to the arm of a user using a snap hook clip (not shown).
  • the bag 9 is provided with a resealable opening by "VELCRO" brand fastening strips affixed to either side of an opening 11 (fastening strips not shown).
  • the opening 11 (not clearly shown) extends substantially the entire length of the top of the bag 9, as illustrated.
  • the bag 9 with the various components of the signalling apparatus 1 contained therein, is strapped to the arm (or leg) of a diver, with the pull tag 7 protruding from the (sealed) opening 11.
  • the air bag 2 is inflated from the carbon dioxide contained within the cylinder 5.
  • the air bag 2 is inflated in a very short time, usually after several seconds at the most.
  • the pressure of the inflating air bag 2 is sufficient to release or force apart the "VELCRO" brand strips which allow for the bag 9 to be releasably sealed.
  • the signalling apparatus 1 then floats away from the diver. However, the cord 8 allows for the signalling apparatus 1 to be retained to the bag 9 and therefore the diver.
  • the apparatus 1 may also be utilised to mark the location of an underwater object, as described previously. Namely the apparatus 1 would be removed from the limb of the user and attached to the object to be marked, before inflating the air bag 2, substanially as described above.
  • Figure 2 shows the cord 8 in its coiled form.
  • the cord 8 is wound in a coiled bobbin form to allow fast unwinding with little resistance. This allows the air bag to float away without being impeded by the cord 8.

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Abstract

L'invention concerne un appareil de signalisation (1). L'appareil comprend un sac à air (2), un système d'alimentation en gaz (2) pour gonfler le sac à air, un dispositif d'actionnement (4) pour libérer le gaz du système d'alimentation en gaz afin de gonfler le sac à air et un logement (9) pour ranger le sac à air et le système d'alimentation en gaz. De préférence, le logement peut être conçu pour pouvoir se fixer d'une manière amovible par les courroies à l'utilisateur. Le système est conçu et réalisé de manière à ce que le sac à air, une fois gonflé, puisse s'éloigner en flottant de l'utilisateur de l'appareil de signalisation. Il est toutefois préférable qu'un moyen de liaison (8) soit prévu entre le sac à air et l'utilisateur de l'appareil de signalisation, lorsque le sac s'est éloigné en flottant de l'utilisateur. Cet appareil de signalisation sera particulièrement utile aux plongeurs qui pourront ainsi envoyer à la surface depuis le fond, un signal indiquant, par exemple, qu'ils ont besoin d'aide.
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WO2002081300A1 (fr) * 2001-04-05 2002-10-17 Wayne Barden Bouee gonflable
NL1028671C2 (nl) * 2005-04-01 2006-10-09 Arie Van De Kleut Inrichting en werkwijze voor het lokaliseren van een duiker in nood.
ES2667559R1 (es) * 2016-10-07 2018-09-20 Sun-Jin Jung Dispositivo de salvamento para salvamento de socorro marítimo y sistema de salvamento de socorro marítimo utilizando el mismo
CN111810780A (zh) * 2020-06-24 2020-10-23 李雪燕 一种减小晃动便于水下平稳拍摄用辅助装置

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FR2383830A1 (fr) * 1977-03-18 1978-10-13 Jacquin Michel Ballon de reperage pour nageur ou plongeur
DE2740715A1 (de) * 1977-09-09 1979-03-22 Amf Inc Signalballon fuer taucher
GB2029332A (en) * 1978-08-28 1980-03-19 Perry T Signalling buoy for underwater divers
FR2442180A1 (fr) * 1978-11-27 1980-06-20 Bourcier Carbon Previnquieres Dispositif de signalisation pour plongeurs sous-marins
FR2473200A1 (fr) * 1980-01-02 1981-07-10 Suas Claude Dispositif de detresse
DE3302130A1 (de) * 1982-02-11 1983-08-11 Veb Kombinat Technische Textilien Karl-Marx-Stadt, Ddr 9010 Karl-Marx-Stadt Aufblaseinrichtung fuer schwimmfaehige pneumatisch stabilisierte rettungsmittel
FR2543714A1 (fr) * 1983-03-31 1984-10-05 Boulard Jean Dispositif a usage individuel pour signalisation en cas de detresse
EP0324593A1 (fr) * 1988-01-15 1989-07-19 Aronague, S.A. Appareil de localisation pour opérations de sauvetage
EP0581340A1 (fr) * 1992-07-31 1994-02-02 Paul Lodewijk Arie Hamm Dispositif de sauvetage pour des personnes ou des articles tombés dans la mer
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FR2383830A1 (fr) * 1977-03-18 1978-10-13 Jacquin Michel Ballon de reperage pour nageur ou plongeur
DE2740715A1 (de) * 1977-09-09 1979-03-22 Amf Inc Signalballon fuer taucher
GB2029332A (en) * 1978-08-28 1980-03-19 Perry T Signalling buoy for underwater divers
FR2442180A1 (fr) * 1978-11-27 1980-06-20 Bourcier Carbon Previnquieres Dispositif de signalisation pour plongeurs sous-marins
FR2473200A1 (fr) * 1980-01-02 1981-07-10 Suas Claude Dispositif de detresse
DE3302130A1 (de) * 1982-02-11 1983-08-11 Veb Kombinat Technische Textilien Karl-Marx-Stadt, Ddr 9010 Karl-Marx-Stadt Aufblaseinrichtung fuer schwimmfaehige pneumatisch stabilisierte rettungsmittel
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EP0324593A1 (fr) * 1988-01-15 1989-07-19 Aronague, S.A. Appareil de localisation pour opérations de sauvetage
EP0581340A1 (fr) * 1992-07-31 1994-02-02 Paul Lodewijk Arie Hamm Dispositif de sauvetage pour des personnes ou des articles tombés dans la mer
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