Flare carrying container

Abstract

To provide a flare carrying container that can carry a flare while remaining airtight and waterproof, and that can be used to easily remove a smoke flare in an emergency.SOLUTION: A flare carrying container, in which a flare is airtightly stored, has a groove in a side wall thereof.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a carrying case for a flame, and more particularly to a carrying case for a flame having a groove in a side wall of the case. [Background technology]

[0002] When engaging in outdoor activities, dangers occur due to uncertain factors. When anglers or other marine sports enthusiasts fall or drift in bodies of water such as the sea, rivers, or lakes, they need to send out a distress signal to let others know about the accident and its location. In particular, in the event of a disaster, it is important to quickly inform others of the victim's location so that rescue can be provided, in order to increase the chances of survival.

[0003] In recent years, GPS-based distress signal transmitters have become commercially available as a rescue method. Currently, GPS-based distress signals are very expensive, and it is not realistic to carry an expensive dedicated device as a means of communicating one's location to a third party. In addition, many of the GPS-based distress signal generators available on the market are limited to use on the sea under Japan's Radio Law, and are not permitted by law to be used in other areas such as on land or in the air, even if the purpose is similar. There are hopes for the realization of a GPS-based distress signal transmitter that can be used by anyone without area restrictions as long as it is a specific low-power radio (frequency band with a 920 MHz frequency band and an output of 20 mW or less) under Japan's Radio Law. However, technology that enables long-distance communication in the above frequency band is very difficult, and it has not yet become widespread. In addition, the operating time of a GPS-based distress signal transmitter is 16 to 25 hours, but the operating time in a low-temperature environment is reduced by 70% when using alkaline batteries and 30% when using nickel-metal hydride batteries, making it unsuitable depending on the environment in which the person is lost.

[0004] Nowadays, when mobile phones are widespread, it is possible to communicate one's safety and location during disasters outdoors using communication functions such as mobile phone calls and GPS location information. However, at sea or in mountainous areas where there is a risk of getting lost, mobile phone signals are insufficient or cannot be sent or received at all. In addition, if a mobile phone or other portable terminal is damaged by being submerged in water, there is no way to notify the location of the accident.

[0005] Smoke grenades are commercially available as one of the relatively inexpensive distress signal generating devices. Smoke grenades are distress signal transmitting devices that emit smoke generated by the burning of gunpowder as a visual signal, and generally contain gunpowder such as a heating agent for heating the smoke grenades and an ignition agent inside the container body, and when igniting, the gunpowder must be rubbed against another object to ignite. If the ignition part has absorbed moisture, ignition is not possible, and therefore it is impossible to use on water or when it is raining. For this reason, smoke grenades must be stored in a place away from high humidity and waterlogged environments (see Patent Document 1).

[0006] Therefore, there is a demand for a flare carrying container that can seal flares and protect them from moisture while allowing them to be carried.Furthermore, there is a demand for a flare carrying container that allows the flares to be easily removed in an emergency.This is because it is difficult for a disoriented person who has encountered an emergency situation such as being lost to perform multiple operations in the correct order, so it is necessary to be able to remove the flares and send out a distress signal with a simple action. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0007] [Patent Document 1] JP 2017-208010 A Summary of the Invention Problem to be solved

[0008] Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a container for carrying a flare that allows the user to carry a flare while maintaining airtightness and waterproofing, and that allows the user to easily remove the flare with a simple action in the event of an emergency.

[0009] As a result of intensive research into solving the above problems, the inventors discovered that the above problems could be solved by providing a groove in the side wall of the container for carrying a flare, and thus completed the present invention.

[0010] That is, the present invention relates to the following [1] to [7]. [1] A cylindrical flare-carrying container for storing flares in an airtight manner, characterized in that the container has a groove on its side wall. [2] A flare-carrying container as described in [1], in which applying force to the groove causes the side wall of the container to break, allowing the flare to be removed. [3] A flare-carrying container as described in [1], wherein the groove extends circumferentially around the container side wall. [4] A flare carrying container as described in [1], which has a flare storage section for storing a flare and an interior space. [5] A flare-carrying container as described in [4], which stores fluorescent paint or a desiccant in the internal space. [6] A flare-carrying container as described in [1], comprising a container side wall and a lid, the contact surface between the container side wall and the lid being subjected to plasma treatment. [7] A flare carrier according to [5], wherein the fluorescent paint is fluorescein. Effect of the Invention

[0011] According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a flare carrying container that allows a flare to be carried while maintaining airtightness and waterproofing, and from which the smoke canister can be easily removed with a simple action in the event of an emergency. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0012] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of a portable flame ignition container according to an embodiment of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0013] The container for carrying a flare of the present invention is a cylindrical container for carrying a flare in which a flare is stored in a sealed state, and is characterized by having a groove on the side wall of the container.

[0014] The groove provided on the side wall of the container of the present invention for carrying a flare is intended to break the container from the groove by an external impact, so that the container can be easily opened. The side wall of the container may be either the outer wall or the inner wall of the container. The groove is preferably provided perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the container. When the container has a circular cross section, it is preferable that the groove extends in the circumferential direction. The cross-sectional shape of the groove is not particularly limited, but is preferably concave, U-shaped, or V-shaped. The depth of the groove is preferably 50% to 95% of the thickness of the container. The groove is preferably located at a position 30% to 80% from both ends in the longitudinal direction of the container, and more preferably at 50% of the longitudinal direction of the container.

[0015] The material of the portable container for the flare of the present invention is not particularly limited, but is preferably plastic or metal, and more preferably plastic, which is lightweight and has excellent portability. The plastic material is preferably acrylic resin, polycarbonate resin, polyolefin resin, polylactic acid resin, polyamide resin, glass fiber reinforced resin, or carbon fiber reinforced resin. In addition, in the case of plastic, it is preferably a flame-retardant plastic.

[0016] The metal is preferably aluminum, stainless steel, titanium, steel, or an alloy of these metals. A coloring agent such as a phosphorescent or fluorescent pigment or dye may be applied to or dyed on the surface of the container, or may be mixed into the resin raw material in advance at the resin molding stage. A flame retardant, an ultraviolet absorbing agent, a water repellent, or a hydrophilic agent may be dispersed in the resin raw material or applied to the surface of the container. The surface of the container may be plated.

[0017] The shape of the container for carrying a flare of the present invention is not particularly limited as long as it is a shape that can store a flare. Examples of the cross-sectional shape include polygons such as circles, triangles, squares, pentagons, hexagons, and octagons. The cross-sectional shape is preferably a circle.

[0018] The dimensions of the container for carrying a flare of the present invention are not particularly limited. It is sufficient that the container is large enough to store a flare inside. For example, the internal volume of the container for carrying a flare of the present invention is 70 ml to 300 ml, preferably 80 ml to 120 ml, and more preferably 100 to 110 ml. The height of the container is, for example, 30 to 300 mm, preferably 40 to 200 mm, more preferably 50 mm to 100 mm, and even more preferably 50 mm to 60 mm. The thickness is, for example, 0.1 to 10 mm, preferably 0.5 mm to 5 mm, and even more preferably 1 mm to 3 mm.

[0019] The flare carrying container of the present invention preferably comprises a flare storage section for storing a flare and an internal space. This means that the container has an internal space other than the space for storing the flare, and when such an internal space is provided, it is possible to store items other than flares in the internal space. Examples of items other than flares include fluorescent paint and desiccants. Examples of items to be stored include fluorescent paint and desiccants, such as chemicals that are useful in emergencies, and whistles. The internal space may be provided with a partition between the flare storage section. By providing a partition, it is expected that even if one space is flooded, the other space will be protected from flooding.

[0020] The type of fluorescent paint is not particularly limited, but rhodamine and sodium fluorescein are preferred. The above-mentioned fluorescent paint functions as a sea marker by dissolving on the water surface in the event of a marine accident, making it possible to send an effective distress signal during a search. The desiccant absorbs moisture in the container when sealed, thereby reducing the moisture absorption of the smoke grenade and improving preservation.

[0021] When the portable container for a flare of the present invention has a flare storage section for storing the flare and an internal space, it is preferable to provide a convex groove on the inner wall near the bottom of the container. By providing this convex groove, after storing the flare in one internal space, the extra space can be used as a space for storing another object. By providing the convex groove, even if the space inside the portable container is larger than the flare, the movement of the flare can be restricted and the space can be secured. Such a convex groove is preferably located at a position 1.0 mm to 3.0 mm away from the bottom of the container. The cross-sectional shape of the convex groove may be semicircular or triangular, and the thickness of the convex groove is preferably 50% to 95% of the portable container. The cavity at the bottom of the container secured by the convex groove can be filled with fluorescent paint or desiccant as described above.

[0022] The container for carrying a flare of the present invention preferably comprises a container side wall and a lid, and the contact surface between the container side wall and the lid is preferably subjected to plasma treatment. When manufacturing a container for storing a flare in an internal space, a manufacturing method is considered in which the container is made to have a lid and a side wall, and the lid is closed and sealed after storing the flare inside. In this case, the adhesion between the lid and the side wall contributes to the sealing and waterproofing. The inventor has found that by plasma treating the contact surface when bonding the lid and the side wall, the adhesion is increased, and thus the sealing and waterproofing of the container can be improved.

[0023] When plasma treatment is performed, the adhesive may be applied after the plasma treatment. The adhesive has higher adhesion to the plasma-treated surface, and the strength of the adhesive surface can be maintained high, making it possible to store the smoke bomb even when it is raining and underwater. The method of plasma treatment is not particularly limited, and any known method can be used, but atmospheric pressure plasma is preferable. The plasma gas used is preferably nitrogen or oxygen. It is preferable that the plasma treatment is used to make either or both of the contact surfaces of the lid and the side hydrophilic with a water contact angle of 50° or less.

[0024] The flare carrying container of the present invention may have a hook hole in the lid of the container. By providing such a hook hole, it can be easily carried using a carabiner or hook.

[0025] The container for carrying flares of the present invention may be filled with a gas when the flares are inserted. This improves the preservation of the flares. The gas to be filled inside the container is preferably nitrogen, carbon dioxide, or oxygen.

[0026] An example of an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to FIG.

[0027] The flare carrying container shown in Figure 1 is formed in a cylindrical shape. Specifically, it is composed of a cylindrical container part and a lid part. Located near the center of the container is a V-shaped groove 1 with a depth and width of 0.5 mm to 1.5 mm, and in an emergency, by applying an impact such as hitting the ground by holding the end of the container, the container is broken at the groove, making it possible to remove the stored flares.

[0028] 2 in Figure 1 is an internal space separate from the flare storage area. A convex part is provided 0.5mm to 1.0mm from the bottom of the flare carrying container, which prevents the flare from moving below that point. This leaves the internal space as a cavity 1.5mm to 2cm high. Desiccants and fluorescent paint can be enclosed in the cavity, improving storage stability and allowing it to be used as a sea marker in the event of leaching.

[0029] In Fig. 1, 3 denotes the lid. The bonding surfaces of the lid 3 and the container side wall 4 are bonded with adhesive after the flare is enclosed. By subjecting the bonding surfaces to plasma treatment in advance, it is possible to achieve a highly airtight and strong bond. In this embodiment, the cover 3 is provided with a hook hole.

Claims

1. A cylindrical container for carrying flares, which stores flares in a sealed manner, and which is characterized in that the container has a groove on its side wall.

2. 2. The container for carrying a flare according to claim 1, wherein the side wall of the container is broken by applying a force to the groove, thereby making it possible to remove the flare.

3. 2. The container for carrying a flare according to claim 1, wherein said groove extends in a circumferential direction of the side wall of the container.

4. 2. The flare carrying container according to claim 1, comprising a flare storage section for storing the flare, and an internal space.

5. 5. The flare-carrying container according to claim 4, wherein the internal space contains a fluorescent paint or a desiccant.

6. 2. The container for carrying a flare according to claim 1, further comprising a container side wall and a lid, the contact surface between said container side wall and said lid being subjected to a plasma treatment.

7. 6. The flare-carrying container according to claim 5, wherein said fluorescent paint is fluorescein.

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