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WO2007121618A1
WO2007121618A1 PCT/CN2006/001030 CN2006001030W WO2007121618A1 WO 2007121618 A1 WO2007121618 A1 WO 2007121618A1 CN 2006001030 W CN2006001030 W CN 2006001030W WO 2007121618 A1 WO2007121618 A1 WO 2007121618A1
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    • BPERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B63SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS; RELATED EQUIPMENT
    • B63CLAUNCHING, 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
    • B63C9/00Life-saving in water
    • B63C9/02Lifeboats, life-rafts or the like, specially adapted for life-saving
    • BPERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B63SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS; RELATED EQUIPMENT
    • B63CLAUNCHING, 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
    • B63C9/00Life-saving in water
    • B63C9/08Life-buoys, e.g. rings; Life-belts, jackets, suits, or the like
    • B63C9/082Annular or U-shaped life-buoys intended to be thrown to persons
    • BPERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B63SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS; RELATED EQUIPMENT
    • B63CLAUNCHING, 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
    • B63C9/00Life-saving in water
    • B63C9/08Life-buoys, e.g. rings; Life-belts, jackets, suits, or the like
    • B63C9/11Life-buoys, e.g. rings; Life-belts, jackets, suits, or the like covering the torso, e.g. harnesses
    • BPERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B63SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS; RELATED EQUIPMENT
    • B63CLAUNCHING, 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
    • B63C9/00Life-saving in water
    • B63C9/08Life-buoys, e.g. rings; Life-belts, jackets, suits, or the like
    • B63C9/20Life-buoys, e.g. rings; Life-belts, jackets, suits, or the like characterised by signalling means, e.g. lights
    • BPERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B63SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS; RELATED EQUIPMENT
    • B63JAUXILIARIES ON VESSELS
    • B63J3/00Driving of auxiliaries
    • B63J2003/001Driving of auxiliaries characterised by type of power supply, or power transmission, e.g. by using electric power or steam
    • B63J2003/002Driving of auxiliaries characterised by type of power supply, or power transmission, e.g. by using electric power or steam by using electric power
    • B63J2003/003Driving of auxiliaries characterised by type of power supply, or power transmission, e.g. by using electric power or steam by using electric power using photovoltaic power generation, e.g. using solar panels
    • YGENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
    • Y02TECHNOLOGIES OR APPLICATIONS FOR MITIGATION OR ADAPTATION AGAINST CLIMATE CHANGE
    • Y02TCLIMATE CHANGE MITIGATION TECHNOLOGIES RELATED TO TRANSPORTATION
    • Y02T70/00Maritime or waterways transport

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  • the invention relates to a water life saving device.
  • the object of the present invention is to provide a solar water rescue device which is convenient for rescue.
  • a solar water rescue device comprising a conventional water rescue floating body, a solar battery, a power storage device, a switch and a distress signal generator provided on the rescue floating body, wherein the solar battery is set in the rescue
  • the position of the floating body is easy to receive sunlight
  • the switch is set in a position where the hand is easy to operate
  • the solar cell, the power storage device, the switch and the distress signal generator are connected by a wire to form a loop.
  • the lifesaving floating body according to the present invention may be a life jacket, a lifebuoy, a life raft, etc.
  • the power storage device may be an electrolytic capacitor or a rechargeable battery.
  • the solar cell is installed at a position where the rescue buoy is easily exposed to light, and the power storage device is charged.
  • the switch is installed in a convenient position for the human hand, and the switch is turned on.
  • the power storage device supplies power to the distress signal generator through the electric wire to start working, and the distress signal generator According to the demand, it can design a distress signal, various colors of light or specific radio waves, sound waves, light waves and other distress signals to help rescuers capture.
  • the solar cell is placed in a position where the sunlight is easy to illuminate to reserve energy.
  • the switch is turned on, the signal generator can work day and night, and the solar cell is constantly replenishing electric energy until the victim is rescued.
  • the present invention has the following characteristics:
  • the distress signal generator is integrated with the rescue buoy, and the solar battery is used to supply power to the distress signal generator through the power storage device, which can provide all-weather assistance for the victims of the falling water.
  • the help signal generator can send light waves, sound waves, radio waves, etc. according to demand. No. It is helpful for rescuers to find the victims in time and implement rescue and incitement.
  • the invention can be extended and improved to the solar field rescue equipment, such as solar field work sticks, etc., to meet the needs of different occasions.
  • Embodiment 1 is a schematic structural view of Embodiment 1 of the present invention.
  • Embodiment 2 is a schematic structural view of Embodiment 2 of the present invention.
  • Embodiment 3 is a schematic structural view of Embodiment 3 of the present invention.
  • Embodiment 4 is a schematic structural view of Embodiment 4 of the present invention.
  • FIG 1 shows a solar life jacket, a solar cell 1, a switch 3, a distress signal generator 4 mounted on the upper portion of the life jacket 5, and an electrolytic capacitor 2 installed in the life jacket 5, which is connected by wires to form a circuit, the solar cell 1, the electrolytic capacitor 2,
  • the switch 3 and the distress signal generator 4 are both sealed and integrally connected with the life jacket 5.
  • the solar battery 1 and the switch 3 are installed in front of and behind the life jacket 5.
  • Figure 2 shows the solar lifebuoy, the structure and working principle are basically the same as the above life jacket.
  • Figure 3 shows a solar life raft, the structure and work of which are basically the same as the life jacket above.
  • Figure 4 shows a solar distress signal bar or a solar field work bar.
  • the solar cell 1' is mounted on the surface of the rod 5, and the electrolytic capacitor 2 in the rod 5 is charged by a wire, and the end of the rod 5 is filled with light.
  • Tube 6, Shaoguan 3 advances one gear, the luminous tube 6 is bright, and can be used for flashlight illumination; the switch 3 is pushed to the other gear, the distress signal generator 4 sends an emergency distress signal, and at the end of the handle, there is also a DC low voltage electric power.
  • the output terminal 7 can be charged as a small electric appliance such as a mobile phone.
  • the solar power signal bar is made of a suitable material and processing technology to form a sealed body, it can also be used for water rescue work.

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Abstract

A solar equipment for life-saving in water comprises a conventional life buoy which includes a solar cell, a storage battery, a switch and a signal device. The solar cell is provided on the life buoy where the said solar cell is well disposed to receive illumination and the switch is provided on the life buoy where one’s hand is easy to reach. The solar cell, the storage battery, the switch and the signal device are electrically connected with each other thereby to form a whole loop.

Description

太阳能水上救生装置 技术领域  Solar water rescue device

本发明涉及一种水上救生装置。  The invention relates to a water life saving device.

背景技术 Background technique

在人意外落水时,普通的水上救生装置如救生衣、救生圈和救生筏等只能起 到将人体浮起的单一作用,而不具备发出紧急求救信号的功能,遇到险情时只能 由落水人自行救护, 已经不能适应现时水上救生的需要了。  When people accidentally fall into the water, ordinary water-saving devices such as life jackets, lifebuoys and life rafts can only play a single role in lifting the human body, and do not have the function of issuing an emergency signal. Self-rescue, has not been able to adapt to the current need for water lifesaving.

发明内容 Summary of the invention

本发明的目的在于提供一种求救方便的太阳能水上救生装置。  The object of the present invention is to provide a solar water rescue device which is convenient for rescue.

本发明的目的通过以下技术措施予以实现:一种太阳能水上救生装置,包括 常规的水上救生浮体, 救生浮体上设有太阳电池、蓄电装置、开关和求救信号发 生器,其中太阳电池设置在救生浮体上易接受阳光照射的位置,开关设置在人手 易于操作的位置, 太阳电池、蓄电装置、幵关和求救信号发生器之间通过电线连 接成回路。  The object of the present invention is achieved by the following technical measures: a solar water rescue device comprising a conventional water rescue floating body, a solar battery, a power storage device, a switch and a distress signal generator provided on the rescue floating body, wherein the solar battery is set in the rescue The position of the floating body is easy to receive sunlight, the switch is set in a position where the hand is easy to operate, and the solar cell, the power storage device, the switch and the distress signal generator are connected by a wire to form a loop.

本发明所述的救生浮体可以是救生衣、救生圈和救生筏等,所述的蓄电装置 可采用电解电容或可充电池。太阳电池安装在救生浮体容易受光的位置,给蓄电 装置充电, 开关安装在人手便于操作位置, 打开开关, 蓄电装置通过电线为求救 信号发生器提供电源,使其开始工作,求救信号发生器可根据需求设计发出求救 声、各种色彩的灯光或特定的无线电波、 声波、光波等求救信号, 以利救援人员 捕捉。平时太阳电池置于阳光易照射的位置以储备能量, 遇难时打开开关, 信号 发生器可昼夜工作, 同时太阳电池也在不断地补充电能, 直至遇难人员获救。  The lifesaving floating body according to the present invention may be a life jacket, a lifebuoy, a life raft, etc., and the power storage device may be an electrolytic capacitor or a rechargeable battery. The solar cell is installed at a position where the rescue buoy is easily exposed to light, and the power storage device is charged. The switch is installed in a convenient position for the human hand, and the switch is turned on. The power storage device supplies power to the distress signal generator through the electric wire to start working, and the distress signal generator According to the demand, it can design a distress signal, various colors of light or specific radio waves, sound waves, light waves and other distress signals to help rescuers capture. Usually, the solar cell is placed in a position where the sunlight is easy to illuminate to reserve energy. When the switch is turned on, the signal generator can work day and night, and the solar cell is constantly replenishing electric energy until the victim is rescued.

与普通的水上救生装置相比, 本发明具有以下特点:  Compared with ordinary water rescue devices, the present invention has the following characteristics:

( 1 ) 求救信号发生器与救生浮体合为一体, 并且利用太阳电池通过蓄电装 置为求救信号发生器提供电源, 可为落水遇难人员提供全天候的救助。  (1) The distress signal generator is integrated with the rescue buoy, and the solar battery is used to supply power to the distress signal generator through the power storage device, which can provide all-weather assistance for the victims of the falling water.

(2) 当采用电解电容取代可充电池时, 可做到一次性安装, 密封性能好, 免维修、 免换电池、 寿命长。  (2) When electrolytic capacitors are used instead of rechargeable batteries, one-time installation is possible, sealing performance is good, maintenance-free, battery replacement, and long life.

(3 ) 求救信号发生器可根据需求设定发出光波、 声波、 无线电波等求救信 号, 有利于救援人员及时发现遇难人员并实施救援亍动。 (3) The help signal generator can send light waves, sound waves, radio waves, etc. according to demand. No. It is helpful for rescuers to find the victims in time and implement rescue and incitement.

(4)本发明可延伸、 完善到太阳能野外求救装备, 如太阳能野外工作棒等, 以适应不同场合的求救需要。  (4) The invention can be extended and improved to the solar field rescue equipment, such as solar field work sticks, etc., to meet the needs of different occasions.

下面结合附图及具体实施方式对本发明作进一步的说明。  The present invention will be further described below in conjunction with the drawings and specific embodiments.

附图说明  DRAWINGS

图 1为本发明实施例一的结构示意图;  1 is a schematic structural view of Embodiment 1 of the present invention;

图 2为本发明实施例二的结构示意图;  2 is a schematic structural view of Embodiment 2 of the present invention;

图 3为本发明实施例三的结构示意图;  3 is a schematic structural view of Embodiment 3 of the present invention;

图 4为本发明实施例四的结构示意图。  4 is a schematic structural view of Embodiment 4 of the present invention.

具体实施方式 detailed description

图 1所示为太阳能救生衣, 太阳电池 1、 开关 3、 求救信号发生器 4安装在 救生衣 5的上部, 电解电容 2安装在救生衣 5内, 通过电线连接形成回路, 太阳 电池 1、 电解电容 2、 开关 3、 求救信号发生器 4均与救生衣 5密封连接成一体。 为防止在紧急情况下将救生衣穿反或在水上漂流时更易接受太阳能,故在救生衣 5的身前和背后均安装了太阳电池 1及开关 3。  Figure 1 shows a solar life jacket, a solar cell 1, a switch 3, a distress signal generator 4 mounted on the upper portion of the life jacket 5, and an electrolytic capacitor 2 installed in the life jacket 5, which is connected by wires to form a circuit, the solar cell 1, the electrolytic capacitor 2, The switch 3 and the distress signal generator 4 are both sealed and integrally connected with the life jacket 5. In order to prevent the life jacket from being worn over in an emergency or to be more susceptible to solar energy when floating on the water, the solar battery 1 and the switch 3 are installed in front of and behind the life jacket 5.

图 2所示为太阳能救生圈, 其结构与工作原理与上述救生衣基本相同。 图 3所示为太阳能救生筏, 其结构与工作康理与上述救生衣基本相同。 ' 图 4所示为太阳能求救信号棒或太阳能野外工作棒,太阳电池 1 '安装在棒体 5的表面, 通过电线为棒体 5内的电解电容 2充电, 棒体 5的端部装有发光管 6, 幵关 3推进一档, 发光管 6亮, 可作手电筒照明; 开关 3推到另一档, 求救信号 发生器 4发出紧急求救信号, 在手柄的端部, 还设有直流低压电输出端 7, 可作 为手机等小电器充电。当太阳能求救信号棒选用适当的材料和加工工艺制作成密 封体, 同样可用于水上救援工作。  Figure 2 shows the solar lifebuoy, the structure and working principle are basically the same as the above life jacket. Figure 3 shows a solar life raft, the structure and work of which are basically the same as the life jacket above. Figure 4 shows a solar distress signal bar or a solar field work bar. The solar cell 1' is mounted on the surface of the rod 5, and the electrolytic capacitor 2 in the rod 5 is charged by a wire, and the end of the rod 5 is filled with light. Tube 6, Shaoguan 3 advances one gear, the luminous tube 6 is bright, and can be used for flashlight illumination; the switch 3 is pushed to the other gear, the distress signal generator 4 sends an emergency distress signal, and at the end of the handle, there is also a DC low voltage electric power. The output terminal 7 can be charged as a small electric appliance such as a mobile phone. When the solar power signal bar is made of a suitable material and processing technology to form a sealed body, it can also be used for water rescue work.

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权 利 要 求 Rights request 1. 一种太阳能水上救生装置, 包括常规的水上救生浮体 (5), 其特征在于: 所述的救生浮体 (5)上设有太阳电池 (1)、蓄电装置 (2)、幵关 (3)和求救信号发生器 (4), 其中太阳电池 (1)设置在救生浮体 (5)上易接受阳光照射的位置,开关 (3)设置在人手 易于操作的位置, 太阳电池 (1)、蓄电装置 (2)、开关 (3)和求救信号发生器 (4)之间通 过电线连接成回路。  A solar water life saving device comprising a conventional water rescue floating body (5), characterized in that: the lifesaving floating body (5) is provided with a solar battery (1), a power storage device (2), and a Shaoguan ( 3) and the distress signal generator (4), wherein the solar cell (1) is disposed at a position on the rescue buoy (5) that is easily exposed to sunlight, and the switch (3) is disposed at a position where the human hand is easy to operate, the solar cell (1), The power storage device (2), the switch (3), and the distress signal generator (4) are connected by a wire to form a loop. 2. 根据权利要求 1所述的太阳能水上救生装置, 其特征在于: 所述的蓄电 装置 (2)为电解电容。  The solar water life saving device according to claim 1, wherein the power storage device (2) is an electrolytic capacitor. 3. 根据权利要求 1所述的太阳能水上救生装置, 其特征在于: 所述的蓄电 装置 ( 为可充电池。  3. The solar water life saving device according to claim 1, wherein: said power storage device (which is a rechargeable battery). 4. 根据权利要求 1所述的太阳能水上救生装置, 其特征在于: 所述的救生 浮体 (5)为救生衣。  The solar water life saving device according to claim 1, characterized in that: the lifesaving floating body (5) is a life jacket. 5. 根据权利要求 1所述的太阳能水上救生装置, 其特征在于: 所述的救生 浮体 (5)为救生圈。  The solar water life saving device according to claim 1, characterized in that: the lifesaving floating body (5) is a lifebuoy. 6. 根据权利要求 1所述的太阳能水上救生装置, 其特征在于: 所述的救生 浮体 (5)为救生筏。  The solar water life saving device according to claim 1, characterized in that: the lifesaving floating body (5) is a life raft.
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