WO2022254068A1 - Personal flotation device - Google Patents

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WO2022254068A1
WO2022254068A1 PCT/ES2022/070336 ES2022070336W WO2022254068A1 WO 2022254068 A1 WO2022254068 A1 WO 2022254068A1 ES 2022070336 W ES2022070336 W ES 2022070336W WO 2022254068 A1 WO2022254068 A1 WO 2022254068A1
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life jacket
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Antonio Montalvo Guerrero
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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
    • B63C9/00—Life-saving in water
    • B63C9/08—Life-buoys, e.g. rings; Life-belts, jackets, suits, or the like

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  • This application refers to a life-saving safety vest or clothing, specially prepared for water sports such as swimming in open water, for fishing, for work in aquatic environments (platforms, boats). It offers unmatched security conditions.
  • life jackets are known in the state of the art, which can be made of a low-density material (used, for example, in canoes or kayaks) or have bags that can be filled with air or another gas (used, for example, on airplanes).
  • the invention consists of a life jacket, according to the first claim. Its different variants solve the problems outlined.
  • the life jacket is made up of a garment, generally sleeveless, with a series of waterproof bags filled or refillable with air. It also has a pocket that includes a connector for an electronic device, such as a mobile phone. Connecting can be wired or by another system, such as Bluetooth. This allows the user to notify the emergency in a simple way and using his own equipment from which he can trust and who can be controlled.
  • the connect includes a command and the system is configured so that the activation of this vest command causes the sending of emergency or distress signals by the electronic device. To do this, the device may require a mobile application.
  • the bags may be inflatable, in which case they are connected to a source of pressurized gas.
  • a valve commanded by a knob, decides when the bags inflate.
  • it comprises a pocket with a connector for an electronic device. This connect is coupled to the command and allows to recognize when it is acted on.
  • control is electronically actuatable by the connector, for which it has an actuator, motor... or another similar system.
  • Figure 1 Schematic view of a first embodiment example.
  • the embodiment shown in Figure 1 starts from a vest (1), the shape and dimensions of which depend on the exact intended use, generally made of neoprene or a similar material.
  • the vest (1) comprises a series of waterproof bags (2), inside the material of the vest
  • the bags (2) are in communication with a source of pressurized gas (3), generally one or more compressed gas cartridges.
  • a valve (4) makes it possible to communicate the source of pressurized gas (3) with the bags (2).
  • the valve (4) has a control (5) that can be a key to rotate, a string...
  • the vest (1) also has a pocket (6) that includes a connector (7) for an electronic device, such as a mobile phone. Connecting (7) can be wired or by another system, such as Bluetooth. In your case, this implies that the connector (7) has an electrical power supply, suitably isolated from water. It is not necessary that the pocket (6) close tightly, but it implies that the electronic device is protected against water by itself.
  • the connector (7) is also coupled to the control (5), so that the opening of the valve (4) is received by it and can send a signal to the electronic device. It has an application or other system that allows it to recognize the command signal (5) and start issuing a distress signal, with the location detected by its own system (usually GPS). The signal can be sent to an emergency telephone, to a person in charge... being able to adjust the telephone or telephones that receive the message.
  • the user can play sports with the vest (1), without it being too bulky and affecting its function.
  • it can act on the control (5) that inflates the bags (2), ensuring buoyancy, and at the same time sends an emergency signal thanks to the mobile device.
  • the electronic device can also send the signal to the control (5), if a person in charge (coach, guard%) detects a risk situation. This is how the inflation of the bags (2) occurs when the user is incapacitated. If the electronic device has sensors for the user's physical condition, or is connected to a second device that has them, it can automatically send the inflation signal itself.

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Abstract

The invention relates to a personal flotation device which consists of a garment with a series of watertight pouches (2), characterised in that it comprises a pocket (6) with a connector (7) for an electronic device, coupled to a control (5) on the personal flotation device and configured to emit emergency signals upon activation of the control (5).

Description

DESCRIPCIÓN DESCRIPTION
Chaleco salvavidas Lifejacket
SECTOR DE LA TÉCNICA TECHNIQUE SECTOR
La presente solicitud se refiere a un chaleco o vestimenta de seguridad, salvavidas, especialmente preparada para deportes acuáticos como la natación en aguas abiertas, para pesca, para trabajos en medios acuáticos (plataformas, barcos...). Ofrece unas condiciones de seguridad inigualables. This application refers to a life-saving safety vest or clothing, specially prepared for water sports such as swimming in open water, for fishing, for work in aquatic environments (platforms, boats...). It offers unmatched security conditions.
ESTADO DE LA TÉCNICA STATE OF THE ART
Se conoce en el estado de la técnica la existencia de chalecos salvavidas, que pueden estar realizados en un material de baja densidad (utilizados, por ejemplo en canoas o kayaks) o tener bolsas que se pueden llenar de aire u otro gas (utilizados, por ejemplo, en aviones). The existence of life jackets is known in the state of the art, which can be made of a low-density material (used, for example, in canoes or kayaks) or have bags that can be filled with air or another gas (used, for example, on airplanes).
Estos dos modelos están optimizados para sus usos correspondientes, pero no son adecuados cuando se requiere una buena ergonomía, por ejemplo para nadar libremente. Más aún, en caso de accidente, no suelen disponer de métodos para comunicar su posición. Algunos comprenden una luz, para señalar la posición, pero se parte de que los servicios de emergencia sí saben dónde se ha producido el accidente. These two models are optimized for their respective uses, but are not suitable when good ergonomics are required, for example for free swimming. Moreover, in the event of an accident, they usually do not have methods to communicate their position. Some include a light, to indicate the position, but it is assumed that the emergency services do know where the accident has occurred.
El solicitante no conoce ningún tipo de dispositivo que permita resolver todos estos problemas de forma tan sencilla como la invención. The Applicant is not aware of any type of device that makes it possible to solve all these problems in a manner as simple as the invention.
BREVE EXPLICACIÓN DE LA INVENCIÓN BRIEF EXPLANATION OF THE INVENTION
La invención consiste en un chaleco salvavidas, según la reivindicación primera. Sus diferentes variantes resuelven los problemas reseñados. The invention consists of a life jacket, according to the first claim. Its different variants solve the problems outlined.
El chaleco salvavidas está formado por una prenda, generalmente sin mangas, con una serie de bolsas estancas llenas o rellenables de aire. Posee también un bolsillo que comprende un conectar para un dispositivo electrónico, como un teléfono móvil. El conectar puede ser cableado o por otro sistema, como Bluetooth. Esto permite al usuario avisar de la emergencia de forma sencilla y utilizando un equipo propio del que puede confiar y al que puede tener controlado. El conectar comprende un mando y el sistema está configurado para que la activación de ese mando del chaleco produzca el envío de señales de emergencia o socorro por el dispositivo electrónico. Para ello, el dispositivo puede requerir una aplicación móvil. The life jacket is made up of a garment, generally sleeveless, with a series of waterproof bags filled or refillable with air. It also has a pocket that includes a connector for an electronic device, such as a mobile phone. Connecting can be wired or by another system, such as Bluetooth. This allows the user to notify the emergency in a simple way and using his own equipment from which he can trust and who can be controlled. The connect includes a command and the system is configured so that the activation of this vest command causes the sending of emergency or distress signals by the electronic device. To do this, the device may require a mobile application.
Las bolsas pueden ser hinchables, en cuyo caso están conectadas a una fuente de gas a presión. Una válvula, comandada por un mando, decide cuándo se hinchan las bolsas. Además, comprende un bolsillo con un conectar para un dispositivo electrónico. Este conectar está acoplado al mando y permite reconocer cuándo se actúa sobre él. The bags may be inflatable, in which case they are connected to a source of pressurized gas. A valve, commanded by a knob, decides when the bags inflate. Furthermore, it comprises a pocket with a connector for an electronic device. This connect is coupled to the command and allows to recognize when it is acted on.
Preferiblemente, el mando es actuable electrónicamente por el conectar, para lo que tiene un actuador, motor... u otro sistema similar. Preferably, the control is electronically actuatable by the connector, for which it has an actuator, motor... or another similar system.
Otras variantes se aprecian en el resto de la memoria. Other variants are appreciated in the rest of the memory.
DESCRIPCIÓN DE LAS FIGURAS DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES
Para una mejor comprensión de la invención, se incluye la siguiente figura. For a better understanding of the invention, the following figure is included.
Figura 1 : Vista esquemática de un primer ejemplo de realización. Figure 1: Schematic view of a first embodiment example.
MODOS DE REALIZACIÓN DE LA INVENCIÓN MODES OF CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION
A continuación, se pasa a describir de manera breve un modo de realización de la invención, como ejemplo ilustrativo y no limitativo de ésta. An embodiment of the invention is briefly described below, as an illustrative and non-limiting example thereof.
La realización mostrada en la figura 1 parte de un chaleco (1 ), cuya forma y dimensiones dependen del uso exacto previsto, generalmente de neopreno o un material similar. El chaleco (1 ) comprende una serie de bolsas (2) estancas, dentro del material del chalecoThe embodiment shown in Figure 1 starts from a vest (1), the shape and dimensions of which depend on the exact intended use, generally made of neoprene or a similar material. The vest (1) comprises a series of waterproof bags (2), inside the material of the vest
(1 ), por fuera o en cualquier lugar que permita su llenado de gas. Por ejemplo, las bolsas(1), outside or anywhere that allows gas filling. For example, bags
(2) pueden estar tapadas por capas de neopreno fijadas por su contorno al resto del chaleco por tiras de velero (marca registrada) u otro sistema similar. (2) They can be covered by layers of neoprene fixed around their contour to the rest of the vest by sailboat straps (registered trademark) or another similar system.
Las bolsas (2) están comunicadas con una fuente de gas a presión (3), generalmente uno o más cartuchos de gas comprimido. Una válvula (4) permite poner en comunicación la fuente de gas a presión (3) con las bolsas (2). La válvula (4) tiene un mando (5) que puede ser una llave que ha de rotar, un cordel... El chaleco (1) posee también un bolsillo (6) que comprende un conectar (7) para un dispositivo electrónico, como un teléfono móvil. El conectar (7) puede ser cableado o por otro sistema, como Bluetooth. En su caso, esto implica que el conectar (7) posee una fuente de alimentación eléctrica, convenientemente aislada del agua. No es necesario que el bolsillo (6) cierre de forma estanca, pero implica que el dispositivo electrónico está protegido frente al agua por sí mismo. The bags (2) are in communication with a source of pressurized gas (3), generally one or more compressed gas cartridges. A valve (4) makes it possible to communicate the source of pressurized gas (3) with the bags (2). The valve (4) has a control (5) that can be a key to rotate, a string... The vest (1) also has a pocket (6) that includes a connector (7) for an electronic device, such as a mobile phone. Connecting (7) can be wired or by another system, such as Bluetooth. In your case, this implies that the connector (7) has an electrical power supply, suitably isolated from water. It is not necessary that the pocket (6) close tightly, but it implies that the electronic device is protected against water by itself.
El conectar (7) está también acoplado al mando (5), de forma que la apertura de la válvula (4) es recibida por éste y puede enviar una señal al dispositivo electrónico. Éste posee una aplicación u otro sistema que permite reconocer la señal del mando (5) y empezar a emitir una señal de socorro, con la localización detectada por su sistema propio (normalmente GPS). La señal se puede enviar a un teléfono de emergencias, a un responsable... pudiendo ajustarse el teléfono, o teléfonos, que recibe el mensaje. The connector (7) is also coupled to the control (5), so that the opening of the valve (4) is received by it and can send a signal to the electronic device. It has an application or other system that allows it to recognize the command signal (5) and start issuing a distress signal, with the location detected by its own system (usually GPS). The signal can be sent to an emergency telephone, to a person in charge... being able to adjust the telephone or telephones that receive the message.
De esta forma, el usuario puede hacer deporte con el chaleco (1 ), sin que sea demasiado voluminoso y afecte a su función. En caso de problemas físicos, puede actuar sobre el mando (5) que infla las bolsas (2), asegurando la flotabilidad, y a la vez envía una señal de emergencia gracias al dispositivo móvil. In this way, the user can play sports with the vest (1), without it being too bulky and affecting its function. In case of physical problems, it can act on the control (5) that inflates the bags (2), ensuring buoyancy, and at the same time sends an emergency signal thanks to the mobile device.
El dispositivo electrónico también puede enviar la señal hacia el mando (5), si un responsable (entrenador, vigilante...) detecta una situación de riesgo. Así se produce el inflado de las bolsas (2) cuando el usuario está incapacitado. Si el dispositivo electrónico posee sensores del estado físico del usuario, o se conecta a un segundo dispositivo que los posee, puede enviar él mismo y de forma automática la señal de inflado. The electronic device can also send the signal to the control (5), if a person in charge (coach, guard...) detects a risk situation. This is how the inflation of the bags (2) occurs when the user is incapacitated. If the electronic device has sensors for the user's physical condition, or is connected to a second device that has them, it can automatically send the inflation signal itself.
Como el dispositivo móvil es el propio del usuario, no hay riesgo de que se haya quedado sin batería por estar demasiado tiempo inactivo y sin mantenimiento. Since the mobile device is the user's own, there is no risk that it has run out of battery due to being inactive for too long and without maintenance.

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REIVINDICACIONES
1- Chaleco salvavidas, formado por una prenda con una serie de bolsas (2) estancas caracterizado por que comprende un bolsillo (6) con un conector (7) para un dispositivo electrónico, acoplado a un mando (5) en el chaleco y configurado para emitir señales de emergencia con la activación del mando (5). 1- Life jacket, consisting of a garment with a series of waterproof bags (2), characterized in that it includes a pocket (6) with a connector (7) for an electronic device, attached to a control (5) on the vest and configured to issue emergency signals by activating the command (5).
2- Chaleco salvavidas, según la reivindicación 1 , caracterizado por que el conector (7) es inalámbrico. 2- Life jacket according to claim 1, characterized in that the connector (7) is wireless.
3- Chaleco salvavidas, según la reivindicación 1 , caracterizado por que el conector (7) posee una fuente de alimentación eléctrica aislada del exterior. 3- Life jacket, according to claim 1, characterized in that the connector (7) has a power supply isolated from the outside.
4- Chaleco salvavidas, según la reivindicación 1, caracterizado por que el mando (5) es actuable electrónicamente por el conector (7). 4- Life jacket, according to claim 1, characterized in that the control (5) can be actuated electronically by the connector (7).
5- Chaleco salvavidas, según la reivindicación 1, caracterizado por que las bolsas (2) son hinchables y están conectadas a una fuente de gas a presión (3) por una válvula (4) comandada por el mando (5). 5- Life jacket, according to claim 1, characterized in that the bags (2) are inflatable and are connected to a source of pressurized gas (3) by a valve (4) commanded by the control (5).
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