WO2007036640A1 - Floating-aid inflatable device for swimmer r any other person practising a water sport - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates to an inflatable buoyancy aid for a swimmer or other person practicing a water sport.
- Swimmers generally do not carry a flotation aid because, apart from the device mentioned in the following paragraph, there is no device designed for them.
- Existing devices are designed for a person accidentally falling into the water and interfere with swimming movements as they are too bulky even uninflated.
- a device designed for swimmers that do not require manipulation exists, but it is worn around the waist, in a belt, and can interfere with swimming movements since the cover is placed on the front of the swimmer. It is not very hydrodynamic.
- When inflated it is necessary for the swimmer to be conscious to stay balanced on a small, mattress-shaped buoy. In the opposite case or in the case of waves, the swimmer may turn around and have his head in the water.
- the device comprises an elastically deformable connecting piece connecting the median zone of the buoy to said holding means; this connecting piece can be elastically deformed between a folding position in which the deflated buoy is located near the holding means, an intermediate position, in which the buoy being inflated is disengaged from the casing and is placed at a distance holding means, the two lateral branches of the buoy being opposite the shoulders of the user, and an unfolding position in which the two branches of the buoy are engaged around the neck of the user. Thanks to the traction exerted by the weight of the swimmer on the connecting piece and the buoyancy buoy that buoys the buoy, this buoy automatically swells by inflating and automatically positions its two branches on the shoulders of the user. . The latter therefore only has to worry about inflating the buoy, and not to deploy and position it properly relative to his body.
- the casing may have a streamlined hydrodynamic shape. This shape, combined with the positioning of the envelope in the middle of the back of the user, does not hinder the swim movements.
- the envelope may include closure means releasing under the pressure of inflating the buoy, including Velcro ® self-gripping strips complementary.
- the envelope can be made of a polyurethane-laden and heat-sealable fabric.
- the free ends of the branches of the buoy may be larger than the portion located in the neck of the user so that the buoyancy is greater on the front side of the user: the body of the latter is thus maintained further back, with the face out of the water.
- these ends advantageously comprise rapid means of attachment to said holding means at this location.
- These quick fixing means may be magnets, Velcro ® type self-gripping strips, or the like.
- Figure 1 is an exploded perspective view, according to one embodiment
- Figure 2 is a perspective view of a buoy that includes
- Figure 3 is a view of this buoy in section passing through the mid-height of this buoy
- Figures 4 to 6 are views of the device while worn by a user, during three stages of deployment of the buoy
- Figures 7 to 10 are views of different embodiments of this device.
- FIG. 1 represents an inflatable buoyancy aid device 1 for a swimmer or other person practicing a water sport, comprising a harness 2, a base plate 3, a buoy 4, shown in the deflated and folded state, a piece link 5 elastically deformable, an envelope 6, screws and nuts 7
- the harness 2 forms a means for holding the envelope 6 on the body of a user, such that the envelope 6 is placed substantially at the level of the upper half of the body. back of the user when the device 1 is worn.
- the cord 11 opens on the front portion of the harness 2, at the chest of the user.
- the harness 2 comprises two magnets 12 attached to it, also on its front part.
- the base plate 3 is attached to the harness 2 and comprises two screw holes 7.
- the buoy 4 has in the inflated state, as shown more particularly in Figures 2 and 3, a C-shaped allowing its engagement around the neck of the user.
- the portions of free ends 4a of this buoy 4 are bent towards each other and close the buoy 4 on the front part of the neck of the user.
- the assembly formed by the cartridge 9 and the percussion means 10 are situated at the level of the median zone of the buoy, the introduction of the gas being made at this location, that is to say remote from the portions 4a, and that the buoy 4 comprises, at the portions 4a, internal partitions 13 forming restrictions 14 to the flow of the inflation gas.
- the buoy 4 comprises, at the portions 4a, internal partitions 13 forming restrictions 14 to the flow of the inflation gas.
- the buoy 4 has, from the side, a curved shape enabling it to extend, in a position of engagement around the wearer's neck, from the nape of the neck to the level of the upper chest of it.
- the buoy 4 further comprises two magnets 15 which can be attached to the magnets 12 once the buoy 4 is engaged around the wearer's neck.
- the connecting piece 5 is made of an elastically deformable material and is connected to the buoy 4, on the one hand, at the middle part thereof, and to the base plate 3, on the other hand, thanks to the screws and nuts 7 and the bar 8.
- the connecting piece 5 comprises two holes for the passage of the screws 7, visible in Figure 2.
- the envelope 6 contains the folded buoy 4 and the cartridge 9 and the percussion means 10. It is sewn on the harness 2 by its periphery and is normally closed by a system of self-gripping strips, which automatically separate under the buoy pressure 4 during inflation thereof. In the closed state, the envelope 6 has a hydrodynamic shape; it can especially be neoprene.
- portions 4a of the buoy can close the buoy around the neck of the user, ensuring, together with the engagement of the two magnets 12 and 15, the holding in position of the buoy 4.
- the operation of the device therefore does not involve manipulation and is very fast, which can be vital in cases such as discomfort with loss of consciousness.
- the swimmer's head is kept out of the water even though he is unconscious.
- Figures 7 to 10 show that the harness 2 can be replaced by a piece of clothing with or without sleeves, positioning on the upper torso, and possibly the upper arms, the user. It goes without saying that the invention is not limited to the embodiments described above by way of example but that it extends to all other embodiments covered by the appended claims.
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DISPOSITIF GONFLABLE D'AIDE A LA FLOTTAISON POUR NAGEUR OU AUTRE PERSONNE PRATIQUANT UN SPORT NAUTIQUE INFLATABLE FLOTATION ASSIST DEVICE FOR SWIMMER OR OTHER PERSON PRACTICING A NAUTICAL SPORT
La présente invention concerne un dispositif gonflable d'aide à la flottaison pour nageur ou autre personne pratiquant un sport nautique. Les nageurs ne portent généralement pas de dispositif d'aide à la flottaison car, à part le dispositif cité au paragraphe suivant, il n'existe pas de dispositif étudié pour eux. Les dispositifs existants sont conçus pour une personne tombant accidentellement dans l'eau et gênent les mouvements natatoires car ils sont trop encombrants même non gonflés. Un dispositif conçu pour les nageurs ne nécessitant pas de manipulations existe, mais il est à porter autour de la taille, en ceinture, et peut gêner les mouvements natatoires puisque la pochette est placée sur le devant du nageur. Il est peu hydrodynamique. Par ailleurs, lorsqu'il est gonflé, il est nécessaire que le nageur soit conscient pour rester en équilibre sur une petite bouée en forme de petit matelas. Dans le cas contraire ou dans le cas de vagues, le nageur risque de se retourner et d'avoir la tête dans l'eau.The present invention relates to an inflatable buoyancy aid for a swimmer or other person practicing a water sport. Swimmers generally do not carry a flotation aid because, apart from the device mentioned in the following paragraph, there is no device designed for them. Existing devices are designed for a person accidentally falling into the water and interfere with swimming movements as they are too bulky even uninflated. A device designed for swimmers that do not require manipulation exists, but it is worn around the waist, in a belt, and can interfere with swimming movements since the cover is placed on the front of the swimmer. It is not very hydrodynamic. On the other hand, when inflated, it is necessary for the swimmer to be conscious to stay balanced on a small, mattress-shaped buoy. In the opposite case or in the case of waves, the swimmer may turn around and have his head in the water.
Le document DE 2842 478 A1 décrit un dispositif comprenant une enveloppe contenant une bouée gonflable et un vêtement solidaire de cette enveloppe, ce dispositif permettant, lorsqu'il est porté, de maintenir cette enveloppe sensiblement au niveau de la moitié supérieure du dos de l'utilisateur. Le dispositif comprend également un cordon de traction permettant de déployer la bouée et une cartouche de gaz pour le gonflage de cette bouée. À l'état gonflé, la bouée s'étend depuis le sommet de la tête jusqu'à l'abdomen de l'utilisateur, en passant au-dessus des épaules de celui-ci. Le dispositif selon ce document a pour inconvénient d'être volumineux à l'état replié, constituant une gêne apparemment rédhibitoire pour la natation. De plus, le déploiement de la bouée apparaît complexe et nécessiter une manipulation précise de la part de l'utilisateur, qui peut ne pas être possible dans tous les cas. La bouée apparaît de nature à gêner les mouvements du nageur lorsqu'elle est gonflée. En outre, ce dispositif apparaît avoir une structure complexe, sans doute onéreuse à fabriquer et n'ayant pas un fonctionnement très fiable.Document DE 2842 478 A1 describes a device comprising an envelope containing an inflatable buoy and a garment integral with this envelope, this device allowing, when worn, to maintain this envelope substantially at the level of the upper half of the back of the user. The device also includes a drawstring for deploying the buoy and a gas cartridge for inflating the buoy. In the inflated state, the buoy extends from the top of the head to the user's abdomen, passing over the shoulders of the user. The device according to this document has the disadvantage of being bulky in the folded state, constituting an embarrassment apparently crippling for swimming. In addition, the deployment of the buoy appears complex and require precise handling on the part of the user, which may not be possible in all cases. The buoy appears likely to hinder the swimmer's movements when inflated. In addition, this device appears to have a complex structure, probably expensive to manufacture and not having a very reliable operation.
La présente invention vise à remédier à l'ensemble de ces inconvénients. Le dispositif qu'elle concerne comprend, de manière connue en soi, une enveloppe contenant une bouée gonflable et des moyens de maintien de cette enveloppe sur le corps d'un utilisateur tels que cette enveloppe soit placée sensiblement au niveau de la moitié supérieure du dos de l'utilisateur lorsque le dispositif est porté ; ce dispositif comprend également des moyens de déploiement et de gonflage de la bouée. Selon l'invention,The present invention aims to remedy all of these disadvantages. The device it concerns comprises, in a manner known per se, an envelope containing an inflatable buoy and means for holding this envelope on the body of a user such that the envelope is placed substantially at the level of the upper half of the back of the user when the device is worn; this device also comprises means for deployment and inflation of the buoy. According to the invention,
- la bouée présente une forme en U ou en C, permettant son engagement, lorsqu'elle est gonflée, autour du cou de l'utilisateur ;- The buoy has a U-shape or C, allowing its engagement, when inflated, around the neck of the user;
- le dispositif comprend une pièce de liaison élastiquement déformable reliant la zone médiane de la bouée auxdits moyens de maintien ; cette pièce de liaison peut être déformée élastiquement entre une position de repliage dans laquelle la bouée dégonflée est située à proximité des moyens de maintien, une position intermédiaire, dans laquelle la bouée en cours de gonflage est dégagée de l'enveloppe et se place à distance des moyens de maintien, les deux branches latérales de cette bouée se présentant en regard des épaules de l'utilisateur, et une position de dépliage dans laquelle les deux branches de la bouée sont engagées autour du cou de l'utilisateur. Grâce à la traction qu'exerce le poids du nageur sur ladite pièce de liaison et à la poussée d'Archimède qui fait flotter Ia bouée, cette bouée bascule automatiquement en se gonflant et vient positionner automatiquement ses deux branches sur les épaules de l'utilisateur. Ce dernier n'a donc qu'à se soucier de gonfler la bouée, et non de la déployer et de la positionner correctement par rapport à son corps.the device comprises an elastically deformable connecting piece connecting the median zone of the buoy to said holding means; this connecting piece can be elastically deformed between a folding position in which the deflated buoy is located near the holding means, an intermediate position, in which the buoy being inflated is disengaged from the casing and is placed at a distance holding means, the two lateral branches of the buoy being opposite the shoulders of the user, and an unfolding position in which the two branches of the buoy are engaged around the neck of the user. Thanks to the traction exerted by the weight of the swimmer on the connecting piece and the buoyancy buoy that buoys the buoy, this buoy automatically swells by inflating and automatically positions its two branches on the shoulders of the user. . The latter therefore only has to worry about inflating the buoy, and not to deploy and position it properly relative to his body.
La mise en fonctionnement du dispositif n'implique par conséquent pas de manipulations et est très rapide, ce qui peut s'avérer vital en cas par exemple de malaise avec perte de connaissance. La tête du nageur est maintenue hors de l'eau même s'il est inconscient. Le dispositif selon l'invention pourrait comprendre uniquement un gonflage à la bouche. De préférence toutefois, le dispositif inclut des moyens automatiques de gonflage de la bouée, incluant notamment une cartouche de gaz et des moyens de commande de la libération du gaz de cette cartouche, par exemple par intermédiaire d'un cordon de traction intégré auxdits moyens de maintien. Ces moyens de maintien peuvent être sous forme d'un harnais, d'un système de sangles ou d'un vêtement pouvant aller dans l'eau. Ce vêtement peut notamment être en un matériau hydrodynamique de type néoprène, et comprendre ou non des manches.The operation of the device therefore does not involve manipulation and is very fast, which can be vital in cases such as discomfort with loss of consciousness. The swimmer's head is kept out of the water even though he is unconscious. The device according to the invention could comprise only an inflation to the mouth. Preferably, however, the device includes automatic means for inflating the buoy, including in particular a gas cartridge and means for controlling the release of the gas from this cartridge, for example by means of a drawstring integrated with said means for maintenance. These holding means may be in the form of a harness, a system of straps or a garment that can go into the water. This garment may in particular be made of a hydrodynamic material of the neoprene type, and may or may not include sleeves.
L'enveloppe peut présenter une forme profilée hydrodynamique. Cette forme, combinée au positionnement de l'enveloppe au milieu du dos de l'utilisateur, n'entrave en rien les mouvements natatoires. L'enveloppe peut inclure des moyens de fermeture se libérant sous la pression du gonflage de la bouée, notamment des bandes auto-agrippantes complémentaires du genre Velcro ®.The casing may have a streamlined hydrodynamic shape. This shape, combined with the positioning of the envelope in the middle of the back of the user, does not hinder the swim movements. The envelope may include closure means releasing under the pressure of inflating the buoy, including Velcro ® self-gripping strips complementary.
L'enveloppe peut être en un tissu chargé de polyuréthane et thermosoudable.The envelope can be made of a polyurethane-laden and heat-sealable fabric.
De préférence, la bouée présente, vue de côté, une forme courbe lui permettant de s'étendre, en position d'engagement autour du cou de l'utilisateur, depuis la nuque jusqu'au niveau du haut de la poitrine de celui-ci. La bouée présente de cette façon une forme non seulement anatomique mais qui favorise également son engagement autour du cou de l'utilisateur.Preferably, the buoy has, seen from the side, a curved shape allowing it to extend, in position of engagement around the neck of the user, from the neck to the level of the upper chest of the latter . In this way, the buoy presents a form that is not only anatomical but also promotes its engagement around the wearer's neck.
Les extrémités libres des branches de la bouée peuvent être plus volumineuses que la partie située dans le cou de l'utilisateur de manière à ce que la flottabilité soit plus importante sur le côté avant de l'utilisateur : le corps de ce dernier est ainsi maintenu plus en arrière, avec le visage hors de l'eau. Lorsque les extrémités libres des deux branches que forme la bouée se prolongent jusqu'au niveau du haut de la poitrine de l'utilisateur, ces extrémités comprennent avantageusement des moyens rapides de fixation auxdits moyens de maintien à cet endroit. Ces moyens rapides de fixation peuvent être des aimants, des bandes auto-agrippantes complémentaire de type Velcro ®, ou autres similaires.The free ends of the branches of the buoy may be larger than the portion located in the neck of the user so that the buoyancy is greater on the front side of the user: the body of the latter is thus maintained further back, with the face out of the water. When the free ends of the two branches that form the buoy extend to the level of the upper chest of the user, these ends advantageously comprise rapid means of attachment to said holding means at this location. These quick fixing means may be magnets, Velcro ® type self-gripping strips, or the like.
Avantageusement, Ie raccordement des moyens de gonflage à la bouée est situé en un emplacement autre qu'au niveau des portions d'extrémités libres des branches que forme cette bouée, et la bouée comprend, au niveau de ces portions d'extrémités libres, des cloisons internes formant des restrictions à l'écoulement du gaz de gonflage, ces restrictions étant telles que la partie de la bouée destinée à s'étendre le long de la nuque de l'utilisateur et le long des épaules de celui-ci se gonfle dans un premier temps puis que les parties de la bouée destinées à former lesdites portions d'extrémités libres des branches de la bouée se gonflent dans un deuxième temps, lorsque la bouée s'est engagée autour du cou de l'utilisateur.Advantageously, the connection of the inflation means to the buoy is located at a location other than at the level of the free end portions of the branches that form this buoy, and the buoy comprises, at these portions of free ends, internal partitions forming restrictions on the flow of the inflation gas, such restrictions being such that the part of the buoy intended to extend along the user's neck and along the shoulders of the latter swells in firstly that the parts of the buoy intended to form said free end portions of the buoy limbs inflate in a second time, when the buoy is engaged around the neck of the user.
Ces dispositions favorisent la fiabilité de mise en place de la bouée autour du cou de l'utilisateur. De plus, elles permettent de donner à la bouée une forme en C refermée au niveau du haut de la poitrine de l'utilisateur, assurant un certain maintien de la bouée dans sa position d'engagement autour du cou de l'utilisateur et favorisant le maintien du menton de l'utilisateur hors de l'eau.These provisions promote the reliability of setting up the buoy around the neck of the user. In addition, they allow to give the buoy a closed C-shape at the user's upper chest, ensuring a certain maintenance of the buoy in its engagement position around the neck of the user and promoting the keeping the user's chin out of the water.
L'invention sera bien comprise, et d'autres caractéristiques et avantages de celle ci apparaîtront, en référence au dessin schématique annexé représentant, à titre d'exemples non limitatifs, plusieurs formes de réalisation du dispositif qu'elle concerne.The invention will be well understood, and other features and advantages thereof will appear, with reference to the attached schematic drawing, as non-limiting examples, several embodiments of the device it relates.
La figure 1 en est une vue en perspective éclatée, selon une forme de réalisation ; la figure 2 est une vue en perspective d'une bouée qu'il comprend ; la figure 3 est une vue de cette bouée en coupe passant par la mi-hauteur de cette bouée ; les figures 4 à 6 sont des vues du dispositif alors qu'il est porté par un utilisateur, au cours de trois étapes de déploiement de la bouée, et les figures 7 à 10 sont des vues de différentes variantes de réalisation de ce dispositif.Figure 1 is an exploded perspective view, according to one embodiment; Figure 2 is a perspective view of a buoy that includes; Figure 3 is a view of this buoy in section passing through the mid-height of this buoy; Figures 4 to 6 are views of the device while worn by a user, during three stages of deployment of the buoy, and Figures 7 to 10 are views of different embodiments of this device.
La figure 1 représente un dispositif gonflable 1 d'aide à la flottaison pour nageur ou autre personne pratiquant un sport nautique, comprenant un harnais 2, une plaque de base 3, une bouée 4, représentée à l'état dégonflée et pliée, une pièce de liaison 5 élastiquement déformable, une enveloppe 6, des vis et écrous 7FIG. 1 represents an inflatable buoyancy aid device 1 for a swimmer or other person practicing a water sport, comprising a harness 2, a base plate 3, a buoy 4, shown in the deflated and folded state, a piece link 5 elastically deformable, an envelope 6, screws and nuts 7
(en nylon si possible), une barrette 8 formant contreplaque, une cartouche 9 contenant un gaz de gonflage de la bouée 4, des moyens de percussion 10 de cette cartouche 9, et un cordon de traction 11 intégré au harnais 2 et relié à ces moyens de percussion 10. Comme le montrent les figures 4 à 6, le harnais 2 forme un moyen de maintien de l'enveloppe 6 sur le corps d'un utilisateur, tel que cette enveloppe 6 soit placée sensiblement au niveau de la moitié supérieure du dos de l'utilisateur lorsque le dispositif 1 est porté. Le cordon 11 débouche sur la partie avant du harnais 2, au niveau de la poitrine de l'utilisateur. En outre, le harnais 2 comprend deux aimants 12 fixés à lui, également sur sa partie avant.(Nylon if possible), a bar 8 forming a counterplate, a cartridge 9 containing an inflation gas of the buoy 4, the percussion means 10 of the cartridge 9, and a drawstring 11 integrated in the harness 2 and connected to these Percussion means 10. As shown in Figures 4 to 6, the harness 2 forms a means for holding the envelope 6 on the body of a user, such that the envelope 6 is placed substantially at the level of the upper half of the body. back of the user when the device 1 is worn. The cord 11 opens on the front portion of the harness 2, at the chest of the user. In addition, the harness 2 comprises two magnets 12 attached to it, also on its front part.
La plaque de base 3 est fixée au harnais 2 et comprend deux trous de passage des vis 7.The base plate 3 is attached to the harness 2 and comprises two screw holes 7.
La bouée 4 présente à l'état gonflé, ainsi que le montrent plus particulièrement les figures 2 et 3, une forme en C permettant son engagement, autour du cou de l'utilisateur. Les portions d'extrémités libres 4a de cette bouée 4 sont recourbées l'une en direction de l'autre et viennent refermer la bouée 4 sur la partie avant du cou de l'utilisateur.The buoy 4 has in the inflated state, as shown more particularly in Figures 2 and 3, a C-shaped allowing its engagement around the neck of the user. The portions of free ends 4a of this buoy 4 are bent towards each other and close the buoy 4 on the front part of the neck of the user.
Il apparaît sur la figure 3 que l'ensemble formé par la cartouche 9 et les moyens de percussion 10 sont situés au niveau de la zone médiane de la bouée, l'introduction du gaz se faisant en cet emplacement, c'est-à-dire à distance des portions 4a, et que la bouée 4 comprend, au niveau des portions 4a, des cloisons internes 13 formant des restrictions 14 à l'écoulement du gaz de gonflage. Ces restrictions 14 sont telles que la partie 4b de la bouée 4 destinée à s'étendre le long de la nuque de l'utilisateur et le long des épaules de celui-ci se gonfle dans un premier temps puis que les parties de la bouée destinée à former lesdites portions d'extrémités libres 4a se gonflent dans un deuxième temps, lorsque la bouée 4 s'est engagée autour du cou de l'utilisateur.It appears in FIG. 3 that the assembly formed by the cartridge 9 and the percussion means 10 are situated at the level of the median zone of the buoy, the introduction of the gas being made at this location, that is to say remote from the portions 4a, and that the buoy 4 comprises, at the portions 4a, internal partitions 13 forming restrictions 14 to the flow of the inflation gas. These 14 are such that the portion 4b of the buoy 4 intended to extend along the neck of the user and along the shoulders of the latter inflates at first and then the parts of the buoy intended to forming said portions of free ends 4a inflate in a second time, when the buoy 4 is engaged around the neck of the user.
Par ailleurs, comme le montrent les figures 4 à 6, Ia bouée 4 présente, vue de côté, une forme courbe lui permettant de s'étendre, en position d'engagement autour du cou de l'utilisateur, depuis la nuque jusqu'au niveau du haut de la poitrine de celui-ci. La bouée 4 comprend en outre deux aimants 15 pouvant s'accoler aux aimants 12 une fois la bouée 4 engagée autour du cou de l'utilisateur.Moreover, as shown in FIGS. 4 to 6, the buoy 4 has, from the side, a curved shape enabling it to extend, in a position of engagement around the wearer's neck, from the nape of the neck to the level of the upper chest of it. The buoy 4 further comprises two magnets 15 which can be attached to the magnets 12 once the buoy 4 is engaged around the wearer's neck.
La pièce de liaison 5 est en un matériau élastiquement déformable et est reliée à la bouée 4, d'une part, au niveau de la partie médiane de celle-ci, et à la plaque de base 3, d'autre part, grâce aux vis et écrous 7 et à la barrette 8. À cet effet, la pièce de liaison 5 comprend deux trous pour le passage des vis 7, visibles sur la figure 2.The connecting piece 5 is made of an elastically deformable material and is connected to the buoy 4, on the one hand, at the middle part thereof, and to the base plate 3, on the other hand, thanks to the screws and nuts 7 and the bar 8. For this purpose, the connecting piece 5 comprises two holes for the passage of the screws 7, visible in Figure 2.
L'enveloppe 6 contient la bouée 4 repliée ainsi que la cartouche 9 et les moyens de percussion 10. Elle est cousue sur le harnais 2 par son pourtour et est normalement fermée par un système de bandes auto-agrippantes, qui se séparent automatiquement sous la pression de la bouée 4 lors de gonflage de celle-ci. À l'état fermé, l'enveloppe 6 présente une forme hydrodynamique ; elle peut notamment être en néoprène.The envelope 6 contains the folded buoy 4 and the cartridge 9 and the percussion means 10. It is sewn on the harness 2 by its periphery and is normally closed by a system of self-gripping strips, which automatically separate under the buoy pressure 4 during inflation thereof. In the closed state, the envelope 6 has a hydrodynamic shape; it can especially be neoprene.
En pratique, ainsi que le montrent les figures 4 à 6, une traction sur le cordon 11 provoque la percussion de la cartouche 9 et le gonflage de la partie 4b de la bouée 4, ce qui ouvre l'enveloppe 6 (figure 4). La pièce de liaison 5 permet alors à la bouée 4 en cours de gonflage d'être dégagée de l'enveloppe 6 et de se placer à distance du harnais 2, les deux branches latérales de cette bouée 4 se présentant progressivement en regard des épaules de l'utilisateur (figure 5). Grâce à la traction qu'exerce le poids du nageur sur ladite pièce de liaison 5 et à la poussée d'Archimède qui fait flotter la bouée 4, cette bouée bascule automatiquement en se gonflant et vient positionner automatiquement ses deux branches sur les épaules de l'utilisateur. Ce dernier n'a donc qu'à se soucier de gonfler la bouée, et non de la déployer et de la positionner correctement par rapport à son corps. En position de gonflage complet (figure 6), les deux branches de la bouéeIn practice, as shown in Figures 4 to 6, a pull on the cord 11 causes the percussion of the cartridge 9 and the inflation of the portion 4b of the buoy 4, which opens the envelope 6 (Figure 4). The connecting piece 5 then allows the buoy 4 during inflation to be disengaged from the casing 6 and to move away from the harness 2, the two lateral branches of this buoy 4 appearing gradually opposite the shoulders of the user (Figure 5). Thanks to the pull exerted by the weight of the swimmer on the connecting piece 5 and the buoyancy buoy that floats the buoy 4, this buoy automatically swings by inflating and automatically position its two branches on the shoulders of the 'user. The latter therefore only has to worry about inflating the buoy, and not to deploy and position it properly relative to his body. In complete inflation position (Figure 6), the two branches of the buoy
4 sont engagées autour du cou de l'utilisateur ; le gonflage, dans un deuxième temps, des portions 4a de la bouée permet de refermer cette bouée autour du cou de l'utilisateur, assurant, conjointement à la venue en prise des deux aimants 12 et 15, le maintien en position de la bouée 4.4 are engaged around the wearer's neck; inflating, in a second step, portions 4a of the buoy can close the buoy around the neck of the user, ensuring, together with the engagement of the two magnets 12 and 15, the holding in position of the buoy 4.
La mise en fonctionnement du dispositif n'implique par conséquent pas de manipulations et est très rapide, ce qui peut s'avérer vital en cas par exemple de malaise avec perte de connaissance. La tête du nageur est maintenue hors de l'eau même s'il est inconscient.The operation of the device therefore does not involve manipulation and is very fast, which can be vital in cases such as discomfort with loss of consciousness. The swimmer's head is kept out of the water even though he is unconscious.
Les figures 7 à 10 montrent que le harnais 2 peut être remplacé par une pièce de vêtement avec ou sans manches, se positionnant sur le haut du torse, et éventuellement le haut des bras, de l'utilisateur. II va de soi que l'invention n'est pas limitée aux formes de réalisation décrites ci-dessus à titre d'exemple mais qu'elle s'étend à toutes les autres formes de réalisation couvertes par les revendications ci-annexées. Figures 7 to 10 show that the harness 2 can be replaced by a piece of clothing with or without sleeves, positioning on the upper torso, and possibly the upper arms, the user. It goes without saying that the invention is not limited to the embodiments described above by way of example but that it extends to all other embodiments covered by the appended claims.
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