Integrated inflatable air bag buoy with variable buoyancy

Abstract

An integrated buoyancy-variable inflatable air bag buoy comprises a buoy body, and the buoy body comprises a buoy tail, a buoy body and a buoy foot which are sequentially arranged from top to bottom. The float body is an inflatable air bag, two ends of the float body are openings, one opening of the float body is connected with the float tail or the float foot in a sealed mode through the connecting piece, a through inflation inlet is formed in the connecting piece and communicated with the inside and the outside of the float body, the float tail and the float foot are both connected with the connecting piece, and an inflation hole is formed in the float tail or the float foot. And the inflation hole is communicated with the interior of the float body. The buoy body is the inflatable air bag, and the size of the buoy body can be adjusted by inflating and deflating the buoy body, so that the buoyancy borne by the buoy in water can be conveniently adjusted to meet the draft requirements of different fishes. In addition, due to the fact that the inflatable air bag is made of elastic materials, the buoy body is high in toughness, the buoy is not prone to damage under the condition that a swing rod or other accidents are prone to happening, and the waterproof performance, the anti-aging performance and the sealing performance are better than those of an existing buoy.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to fishing tackle, and more particularly to an integrated variable buoyancy inflatable float. Background Technology

[0002] The fishing float is often referred to as the angler's eye. A typical fishing float consists of a float tip, body, and stem, and is one of the most important fishing tackle tools used to indicate the hook's position, stabilize the hook depth, and signal when a fish bites. For a long time, efforts have been made to reduce the weight of floats to improve their sensitivity. Different types of fish require different float drafts, necessitating different buoyancy levels for each species. When using the same float to fish different species, it is often necessary to adjust the weight of the sinker (lead weight). Since sinker weight adjustments are often on the order of milligrams, this process requires high precision and is quite labor-intensive. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The purpose of this invention is to address the shortcomings of existing floats in the background art, such as the excessive effort required to adjust the buoyancy, and to provide an integrated variable buoyancy inflatable bladder float that allows for convenient adjustment of the buoyancy of the float in the water, so as to adapt to the water intake requirements of different fish species.

[0004] A one-piece variable buoyancy inflatable airbag float, comprising a float body, the float body including, from top to bottom... The float consists of a float tip, a float body, and a float foot arranged sequentially, and these components are an integral structure. The invention also includes a connector, and the float body is an inflatable airbag with openings at both ends. One opening of the float body is sealed to the float tip or float foot via the connector. The connector has a through-hole inflation port that connects the inside and outside of the float body. Both the float tip and float foot are connected to the connector, and the float tip or float foot has an inflation hole that communicates with the interior of the float body.

[0005] The float body or connector has a one-way valve at the air inlet to prevent the gas inside the float from flowing backward, or the air hole is sealed with a sealing element, or the air hole is located at the bottom of the float foot.

[0006] In one embodiment, when the one-way valve is located in the upper part of the float body, or on the float tail, or at the air inlet of the connector and the connector is at the top of the float body, the float tail is a hollow structure, the air inlets are distributed on the top or side of the float tail, and the air inlets are connected to the interior of the float body through the float tail and the one-way valve.

[0007] In one embodiment, when the one-way valve is located in the lower part of the float body, or on the float foot, or at the air inlet of the connector and the connector is at the bottom of the float body, the float foot is a hollow structure, the air inlets are distributed at the bottom or side of the float foot, and the air inlets are connected to the interior of the float body through the float foot and the one-way valve.

[0008] In one embodiment, the seal is a sealing sleeve or a plug.

[0009] In one embodiment, the air holes are distributed on the top or side of the float tail, the float tail is a hollow structure, and the air holes are connected to the interior of the float body through the float tail.

[0010] When the air holes are located at the top of the float, the air holes are sealed with plugs.

[0011] When the inflation holes are located on the side of the float, the inflation holes are sealed with a sealing sleeve.

[0012] In one embodiment, the air holes are distributed at the bottom or side of the float foot, the float foot is a hollow structure, and the air holes are connected to the interior of the float body through the float foot.

[0013] When the air holes are located at the bottom of the float foot, the air holes are sealed with plugs.

[0014] When the air holes are located on the side of the float foot, the air holes are sealed with a sealing sleeve.

[0015] In one embodiment, the air holes are distributed at the bottom of the float foot, which is a hollow structure, and the air holes are connected to the interior of the float body through the float foot.

[0016] In one embodiment, a first through hole is provided on the part of the float tail corresponding to the part inside the float body, or on the part of the float foot corresponding to the part inside the float body, or on the connector, and the air hole is connected to the interior of the float body through the first through hole.

[0017] In one embodiment, the invention further includes at least one thickening body, which is uniformly distributed and sleeved on the float tail, and the thickening body is an inflatable airbag, the bottom of the thickening body is sealed with the float tail, and the inflation hole is connected to the interior of the thickening body.

[0018] When a one-way valve is installed on the float body, the one-way valve is located at the top of the float tip, or on the float body, or on the float foot to prevent the backflow of gas inside the thickened body.

[0019] When a one-way valve is provided at the air inlet of the connector, the connector is sealed to the float foot.

[0020] In one embodiment, the float tail is a hollow structure, and a second through hole is provided on the float tail corresponding to the thickened body. The air hole is connected to the interior of the thickened body through the second through hole on the float tail.

[0021] The second through hole is located on the side of the float or on the top of the float.

[0022] Advantages and beneficial effects of the present invention: The float body of this invention is an inflatable air bladder. By inflating (the float body can be filled with air, or other lighter, safer gases such as helium for weight reduction) and deflating, the size of the float body can be adjusted, thereby easily regulating the buoyancy of the float in the water to adapt to the different feeding requirements of various fish species. Furthermore, due to the elastic material of the inflatable air bladder itself, the float body is highly resilient, making it less prone to damage during casting or other accidental collisions. Its waterproof, anti-aging, and sealing performance is superior to existing floats.

[0023] Meanwhile, the thickened body of this invention is also an inflatable airbag. Inflation is directly introduced into the thickened body through the inflation hole, increasing its volume and improving the visibility of the float tip. After inflation, the thickened body is sealed directly through a one-way valve, a sealing element, or by inserting it into the float seat. This invention allows for adjustment of the size of the thickened body, making it adaptable to a wide range of applications while reducing visual fatigue for anglers. Furthermore, compared to existing thickened bodies (which can be filled with air, helium, or other lighter, safer gases for weight reduction), the thickened body of this invention is lighter for the same volume, increasing buoyancy and improving the sensitivity of the float. Attached Figure Description

[0024] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of Example 1.

[0025] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of another embodiment of the present invention.

[0026] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of another embodiment of the present invention.

[0027] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of another embodiment of the present invention.

[0028] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of Example 2.

[0029] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of another embodiment of the present invention.

[0030] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of Example 3.

[0031] Figure 8 This is a structural schematic diagram of Example 4.

[0032] Figure 9 This is a structural schematic diagram of Example 5.

[0033] Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of the inflation device. Detailed Implementation

[0034] To facilitate understanding of the present invention, a more complete description will be given below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Preferred embodiments of the invention are shown in the drawings. However, the invention can be implemented in many different forms and is not limited to the embodiments described herein. Rather, these embodiments are provided so that this disclosure will be thorough and complete.

[0035] It should be noted that when an element is considered to be "set" on another element, it can be directly set or connected to the other element, or a central element may be present simultaneously. Terms such as "center," "longitudinal," "lateral," "length," "width," "thickness," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," "outer," "clockwise," and "counterclockwise" indicate orientations or positional relationships based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings. These are used solely for the purpose of describing the invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation.

[0036] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art. The terminology used in this specification is for descriptive purposes only and is not intended to limit the invention. Example 1

[0037] Please see Figure 1 A one-piece variable buoyancy inflatable airbag float includes a float body, which comprises a float tail 1, a float body 2, and a float foot 3 arranged sequentially from top to bottom, and the float tail 1, float body 2, and float foot 3 are an integral structure. The invention also includes a connector 8, and the float body 2 is an inflatable airbag with openings at both ends. The opening at the top of the float body 2 is sealed to the float tail 1 via the connector 8. A through inflation port 81 is provided on the connector 8, connecting the inside and outside of the float body 2. Both the float tail 1 and the float foot 3 are connected to the connector 8. A one-way valve 5 is provided at the inflation port 81 of the connector 8 to prevent reverse flow of gas inside the float body 2. The float tail 1 is a hollow structure. The float tail 1 is provided with an air hole 4. The air hole 4 is distributed on the top of the float tail 1. The connector 8 is provided with a first through hole 82 (the first through hole 82 is a hole formed by the groove on the connector and the float foot). The air hole 4 is connected to the inside of the float body 2 through the float tail 1, the one-way valve 5, and the first through hole 82.

[0038] In this embodiment 1, during inflation, as follows: Figure 1 ,use Figure 10The inflation device 6 inflates the float body 2 through the inflation hole 4 at the top of the float tail 1. The gas passes sequentially through the inflation hole 4, the float tail 1, and the steel ball 53 inside the one-way valve 5, then through the spring 52 (which is compressed at this time) and the first through hole 82 into the float body 2. After inflation, the steel ball 53 returns to its original position under the action of the spring 52, thus sealing the gas inside the float body 2. To deflate, simply use a strip-shaped object (such as a steel wire) to extend from the inflation hole 4 at the top of the float tail 1 to the one-way valve 5 to push open the steel ball 53. After deflation, the one-way valve 5 automatically closes under the action of the spring 52.

[0039] It should be noted that in other embodiments, such as Figure 2 In the middle, the opening at the bottom of the float body 2 is sealed to the float foot 3 via the connector 8. The one-way valve 5 is located at the air inlet 81 of the connector 8. The float foot 3 has a hollow structure, and the air holes 4 are distributed at the bottom of the float foot 3. Figure 2 In addition to the first through hole 82 on the connector 8 (the first through hole 82 is a hole formed by the groove on the connector and the float tail); the part of the float tail 1 corresponding to the part inside the float body 2 also has a first through hole (the first through hole is a normal hole); the air inlet 4 is connected to the inside of the float body 2 through the float foot, the one-way valve 5, and the first through hole 82 on the float tail 1. Obviously, at this time, the float tail 1 is a hollow structure. For example... Figure 3 The opening at the bottom of the float body 2 is sealed to the float foot 3 through the connector 8. The one-way valve 5 is set on the float foot 3. The float foot 3 is a hollow structure. The air holes 4 are distributed at the bottom of the float foot 3. The connector 8 is provided with a first through hole 82 (the first through hole is the hole formed by the groove on the connector and the float tail). The air holes 4 are connected to the inside of the float body 2 through the float foot 3, the one-way valve 5, and the first through hole 82.

[0040] The one-way valve 5 used in this embodiment of the invention (the one-way valve is prior art) is as follows: Figure 1 As shown, the steel ball 53, pressed by the spring 52, blocks the gas inlet 51. When external gas is forced towards the gas inlet 51, the pressure can push the steel ball 53 open and allow it to enter the inflatable airbag. When inflation stops, the steel ball 53 blocks the gas inlet 51, achieving a one-way seal. To release air, simply push the steel ball 53 with a strip of material. Furthermore, the one-way valve 5 is not limited to the one-way valve 5 in embodiment 1; it can be any one-way valve used to prevent reverse gas flow, such as... Figure 4 , Figure 4The one-way valve 5 is located at the top of the float tail 1. When using the one-way valve 5 in Embodiment 1, the inflation port 4 can only be located at the top of the float tail 1 or the bottom of the float foot 3. When using other one-way valves, such as elastic plugs with slits (spring rubber plugs with slits, etc.), the larger air pressure can open the slit to allow gas to pass through. When inflation stops, the air pressure inside the inflation bladder cannot open the slit to achieve a seal. When using this type of one-way valve, in addition to being located at the top of the float tail 1 and the bottom of the float foot 3, the inflation port 4 can also be located on the side of the float tail 1 or the side of the float foot 3. Example 2

[0041] Please see Figure 5 A one-piece variable buoyancy inflatable airbag float includes a float body, which comprises a float tail 1, a float body 2, and a float foot 3 arranged sequentially from top to bottom, and the float tail 1, float body 2, and float foot 3 are an integral structure. The invention also includes a connector 8. The float body 2 is an inflatable airbag with openings at both ends. The bottom opening of the float body 2 is sealed to the float foot 3 via the connector 8. The connector 8 has a through inflation port 81, which connects the inside and outside of the float body 2. Both the float tail 1 and the float foot 3 are connected to the connector 8. The bottom of the float foot 3 has an inflation hole 4. The float foot 3 is a hollow structure, and the inflation hole 4 is connected to the inside of the float body 2 via the float foot 3. A plug 7 is provided at the inflation hole 4 for sealing.

[0042] The connector 8 is provided with a first through hole 82 (the first through hole is a hole formed by the groove on the connector and the float tail), and the air inlet 4 is connected to the inside of the float body 2 through the float foot 1 and the first through hole 82.

[0043] In this embodiment 2, during inflation, the plug 7 at the bottom of the float foot 3 is pulled out, and the air is inflated using... Figure 10 The inflation device 6 inflates the float body 2 through the inflation hole 4 at the bottom of the float foot 3. The gas enters the float body 2 through the inflation hole 4, the float foot 3, and the first through hole 82 in sequence. After inflation is complete, a plug 7 is inserted into the inflation hole 4 to seal it. To deflate the float, simply pull out the plug 7.

[0044] It should be noted that in other embodiments, such as Figure 6 One of the openings of the float body 2 can also be sealed to the float tail 1 through the connector 8. The float tail 1 is a hollow structure, and the air holes 4 can also be distributed on the top of the float tail 1. Example 3

[0045] Please see Figure 7 The difference between Example 3 and Example 2 is only that: in Example 2, as Figure 5 The air inlets 4 are located at the bottom of the float foot 3, and the air inlets 4 are sealed with plugs 7; however, in this embodiment 3, as... Figure 7The air inlet 4 is located on the side of the float foot 3, and the air inlet 4 is sealed with a sealing sleeve 9.

[0046] In this embodiment, during inflation, the sealing sleeve 9 on the side of the float foot 3 is moved to utilize... Figure 10 The inflation device 6 inflates the float body 2 through the inflation hole 4 on the side of the float foot 3. The gas enters the interior of the float body 2 through the inflation hole 4 and the first through hole 82 in sequence. After inflation is completed, the movable sealing sleeve 9 seals the inflation hole 4. To deflate, simply move the sealing sleeve 9 up or down. Example 4

[0047] Please see Figure 8 The only difference between Example 4 and Example 2 is that: Figure 5 In Example 2, a plug 7 is provided at the air inlet 4 for sealing; however, in Example 4, as... Figure 8 No sealing material is needed at the air inlet 4. Simply place the air inlet 4 at the bottom of the float foot 3 and seal it by inserting it directly into the external float seat 10.

[0048] The only difference between the present invention and Embodiment 2 is that the air inlet 4 in Embodiment 4 does not require an additional sealing element; the air inlet 4 can be sealed directly by the external float seat 10. It should also be noted that when the air inlet 4 is located near the bottom of the float foot 3 and this lower part can be covered by the float seat 10, the float of this design also does not require a sealing element; the external float seat 10 can be used directly as the sealing element. Example 5

[0049] Please see Figure 9 An integrated variable buoyancy inflatable float includes a float body, which comprises a float tail 1, a float body 2, and a float foot 3 arranged sequentially from top to bottom, and the float tail 1, float body 2, and float foot 3 are an integrated structure. The invention also includes a connector 8. The float body 2 is an inflatable airbag with openings at both ends. The bottom opening of the float body 2 is sealed to the float foot 3 via the connector 8. The connector 8 has a through inflation port 81, which connects the inside and outside of the float body 2. Both the float tail 1 and the float foot 3 are connected to the connector 8. The bottom of the float foot 3 has an inflation hole 4. The float foot 3 is a hollow structure. A one-way valve 5 is provided at the inflation port 81 of the connector 8. The connector 8 has a first through hole 82 (here, the first through hole is a hole formed by the groove on the connector 8 and the float tail 1). The inflation hole 4 is connected to the interior of the float body 2 through the float foot 3, the one-way valve 5, and the first through hole 82.

[0050] Specifically, the present invention also includes a thickened body 11, which is fitted onto the float tail 1 and is an inflatable airbag. The bottom of the thickened body 11 is sealed to the float tail 1, and the inflation hole 4 is connected to the interior of the thickened body 11 through the float foot 3 and the one-way valve 5. The one-way valve 5 is used to prevent the gas in the float body 2 and the thickened body 11 from flowing backward.

[0051] Specifically, the float tail 1 has a hollow structure, and a second through hole 12 is provided on the float tail 1 at the location corresponding to the thickened body 11. The second through hole 12 is distributed on the side of the float tail 1, and the air hole 4 is connected to the interior of the thickened body 11 through the second through hole 12 on the float tail 1.

[0052] In this embodiment 5, during inflation, the following method is used: Figure 10 The inflation device 6 inflates the float body 2 through the inflation hole 4 at the bottom of the float foot 3. The gas passes through the inflation hole 4, the float foot 3, and then through the steel ball 53 inside the one-way valve 5. After passing through the spring 52 (which is compressed at this time), the gas splits into two paths: one path enters the float body 2 through the first through hole 82; the other path enters the thickened body 11 through the float tail 1 and the second through hole 12. After inflation, the steel ball 53 returns to its original position under the action of the spring 52, sealing the gas inside the float body 2 and the thickened body 11. To deflate, simply use a strip of material (such as a steel wire) to push open the steel ball 53 through the inflation hole 4 at the bottom of the float foot 3. After deflation, the one-way valve 5 closes automatically under the action of the spring 52.

[0053] It should be noted that: in Example 5, as Figure 9 The thickened body 11 has two contraction points formed in the middle by two fasteners 13. These two contractions cause the thickened body 11 to inflate into three small air bladders 14. The contraction points can be left loose, allowing the interiors of the three small air bladders 14 to be interconnected. However, in other embodiments, the contraction points can also be tightened to the tail rod of the float 1, making the spaces inside the three small air bladders 14 independent. In this case, the float 1 needs to have a second through hole 12 on its side corresponding to each small air bladder 14. Alternatively, in other embodiments, the second through holes 12 can also be located at the top of the float 1, in which case the interiors of the three small air bladders 14 need to be interconnected at the contraction points.

[0054] Additionally, it should be noted that, in this embodiment of the invention, the inflation hole 4 must obviously be located outside the float body 2 in order to inflate the float body 2 and the thickened body 11. Since the diameter of the inflation hole 4 is small, the gas leakage is slow, and the amount of gas leaked after inflation stops and before sealing is very small and can be ignored. If the operation is slow, the inflation bag can be inflated to a larger size, leaving enough room for leakage.

[0055] Finally, it should be noted that: (as...) Figure 9The inflation device 6 includes an air source 61 and an adapter 62. One end of the adapter 62 is connected to the air outlet of the air source 61, and the other end is adapted to the inflation hole 4 in the aforementioned float. The adapter 62 is preferably a through rubber plug.

[0056] Preferably, the air source in this embodiment is a syringe, which is simple in structure and easy to operate. In fact, other air sources capable of providing the required gas can also achieve the technical objective of this invention. The "adaptation" mentioned in this embodiment refers to the ability to reliably connect the air source to the inflation port in the float.

[0057] The technical features of the above embodiments can be combined in any way. For the sake of brevity, not all possible combinations of the technical features in the above embodiments are described. However, as long as there is no contradiction in the combination of these technical features, they should be considered to be within the scope of this specification.

[0058] The embodiments described herein are merely preferred embodiments of the invention and are not intended to limit the concept and scope of the invention. Any modifications and improvements made by those skilled in the art to the technical solutions of the invention without departing from the design concept of the invention should fall within the protection scope of the invention. The technical content for which protection is sought in this invention has been fully described in the claims.

Claims

1. A one-piece variable buoyancy inflatable float, comprising a float body, the float body including a float tip, a float body, and a float stem arranged sequentially from top to bottom, wherein the float tip, float body, and float stem are a one-piece structure, characterized in that, It also includes a connector, and the float body is an inflatable air bag with openings at both ends. One of the openings of the float body is sealed to the float tail or float foot through the connector. The connector is provided with a through air port that connects the inside and outside of the float body. The float tail and float foot are both connected to the connector. The float tail or float foot is provided with an air hole that is connected to the inside of the float body. The float body or connector has a one-way valve at the air inlet to prevent the gas inside the float from flowing backward, or the air hole is sealed with a sealing element, or the air hole is located at the bottom of the float foot.

2. The integrated variable buoyancy inflatable bladder float according to claim 1, characterized in that, When the one-way valve is located in the upper part of the float body, or on the float tail, or at the air inlet of the connector and the connector is at the top of the float body, the float tail is a hollow structure, and the air inlets are distributed on the top or side of the float tail. The air inlets are connected to the inside of the float body through the float tail and the one-way valve.

3. The integrated variable buoyancy inflatable airbag float according to claim 1, characterized in that, When the one-way valve is located in the lower part of the float body, or on the float foot, or at the air inlet of the connector and the connector is at the bottom of the float body, the float foot is a hollow structure, and the air inlets are distributed at the bottom or side of the float foot. The air inlets are connected to the inside of the float body through the float foot and the one-way valve.

4. The integrated variable buoyancy inflatable airbag float according to claim 1, characterized in that, The sealing element is a sealing sleeve or a plug.

5. The integrated variable buoyancy inflatable airbag float according to claim 4, characterized in that, The air holes are distributed on the top or side of the float tail, which is a hollow structure, and the air holes are connected to the inside of the float body through the float tail. When the air holes are located at the top of the float, the air holes are sealed with plugs. When the inflation holes are located on the side of the float, the inflation holes are sealed with a sealing sleeve.

6. The integrated variable buoyancy inflatable airbag float according to claim 4, characterized in that, The air holes are distributed on the bottom or side of the float foot, which is a hollow structure, and the air holes are connected to the inside of the float body through the float foot. When the air holes are located at the bottom of the float foot, the air holes are sealed with plugs; When the air holes are located on the side of the float foot, the air holes are sealed with a sealing sleeve.

7. The integrated variable buoyancy inflatable bladder float according to claim 1, characterized in that, The air holes are located at the bottom of the float foot, which is a hollow structure. The air holes are connected to the interior of the float body through the float foot.

8. The integrated variable buoyancy inflatable airbag float according to claim 1, characterized in that, The part of the float tail corresponding to the part inside the float body, or the part of the float foot corresponding to the part inside the float body, or the connector is provided with a first through hole, and the air hole is connected to the inside of the float body through the first through hole.

9. The integrated variable buoyancy inflatable airbag float according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes at least one thickening body, which is evenly distributed and sleeved on the float tail. The thickening body is an inflatable air bladder, the bottom of the thickening body is sealed to the float tail, and the inflation hole is connected to the interior of the thickening body. When a one-way valve is installed on the float body, the one-way valve is located at the top of the float tip, or on the float body, or on the float foot to prevent the backflow of gas inside the thickened body. When a one-way valve is provided at the air inlet of the connector, the connector is sealed to the float foot.

10. The integrated variable buoyancy inflatable airbag float according to claim 9, characterized in that, The float tail is a hollow structure, and a second through hole is provided on the float tail corresponding to the thickened body. The air hole is connected to the interior of the thickened body through the second through hole on the float tail. The second through hole is located on the side of the float or on the top of the float.

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