Multifunctional lifesaving round stool

By designing a multifunctional lifesaving stool, and utilizing the stacking of solid life ring units and the support structure of support columns, the problem of inconvenient storage of existing life rings has been solved, enabling convenient conversion between the stool and the life ring, and improving usage efficiency and emergency response capabilities.

CN223994623UActive Publication Date: 2026-03-17谭柔
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-05-12
Publication Date
2026-03-17

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Technical Problem

Existing single-function life rings occupy a lot of storage space when not in use, making them inconvenient to store and transport. Inflatable life rings require a lot of time to prepare before use, which leads to inconvenience and delays in rescue opportunities.

Method used

Design a multifunctional lifesaving round stool. The stool structure is formed by stacking solid life ring units. The panel is supported by protrusions and grooves and support columns, which can be easily converted into a stool and a life ring.

Benefits of technology

It saves storage space when not in use, is easy to carry and can be quickly converted into a lifebuoy, improving efficiency and ensuring rapid response in emergencies.

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Abstract

The utility model belongs to the technical field of lifesaving equipment, and particularly relates to a multifunctional lifesaving round stool. The life-saving round stool comprises a plurality of life buoy units which are of a solid structure and are stacked in the vertical direction; a plurality of protrusions are evenly arranged at the bottoms of the life buoy units, a plurality of grooves are evenly formed in the tops of the life buoy units, and when every two adjacent life buoy units are stacked, the protrusions of the upper life buoy unit are clamped into the grooves of the lower life buoy unit. The bottom of the panel is provided with a plurality of protrusions, the panel is located above the topmost life buoy unit, and the protrusions on the panel are clamped into the grooves of the topmost life buoy unit. The life buoy round stool is faster and more convenient to use, and always has better structural stability.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of lifesaving equipment technology, specifically relating to a multifunctional lifesaving round stool. Background Technology

[0002] Life rings are a common water rescue device that provides buoyancy to drowning victims, preventing them from sinking. They are available in various settings, such as public swimming areas (swimming pools, water parks), beaches, rivers and lakes, water transport and work sites (passenger ships and cruise ships, fishing boats and other vessels), and as home rescue equipment.

[0003] In the current swimming aid equipment market, single-function life rings, as the most basic water flotation devices, are widely used in various swimming scenarios. Traditional life rings, as common water flotation aids, have their own distinct characteristics. Structurally, they mostly adopt a simple ring structure, a design that evenly distributes buoyancy, providing basic floating protection for the user. In terms of material, PVC is commonly used, as it is low-cost, highly malleable, and easy to manufacture into life rings of various shapes and sizes. For inflatable life rings, the inflation and deflation systems feature conventional inflation nozzles and deflation valves, compatible with common manual or small electric inflation devices. Regarding storage and portability, solid life rings are non-foldable, while inflatable life rings can be deflated and folded, reducing their size and making them easier to carry.

[0004] However, single-function life rings take up a lot of storage space when not in use, making them inconvenient to store and transport. While small, portable inflatable life rings are easy to store, finding them when needed and then preparing to inflate them is time-consuming and inconvenient. For these reasons, most households do not have life rings. When life rings are urgently needed, people usually have no choice but to wait passively for rescue, which greatly delays the chance of survival.

[0005] Therefore, there is a need to provide an improved technical solution that addresses the shortcomings of the existing technology. Utility Model Content

[0006] The purpose of this invention is to provide a multifunctional lifesaving stool to at least solve the aforementioned problems existing in the prior art.

[0007] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution:

[0008] A multifunctional lifesaving stool, the lifesaving stool comprising:

[0009] A life ring unit, wherein the life ring unit is a solid structure, and multiple life ring units are provided, and multiple life ring units are stacked vertically;

[0010] The bottom of the life ring unit is evenly provided with multiple protrusions, and the top of the life ring unit is evenly provided with multiple grooves. When two adjacent life ring units are stacked on top of each other, the protrusion of the upper life ring unit is inserted into the groove of the lower life ring unit.

[0011] The panel has multiple protrusions on its bottom. The panel is located above the topmost life ring unit, and the protrusions on the panel are engaged in the grooves of the topmost life ring unit.

[0012] Preferably, in the multifunctional lifesaving bench described above, the life ring unit is made of foamed polymer.

[0013] In the multifunctional lifesaving stool described above, preferably, the foaming polymer is a polypropylene plastic foam material.

[0014] In the multifunctional lifesaving stool described above, preferably, the protruding outer shape structure is consistent with the inner cavity structure of the groove.

[0015] In the multi-functional lifesaving stool described above, preferably, the size of the opening of the groove is smaller than the size of the maximum cross-section of the groove cavity.

[0016] Preferably, in the multifunctional lifesaving stool described above, the protrusions are spherical and the inner cavity of the grooves is also spherical.

[0017] In the multifunctional lifesaving round stool described above, preferably, the inner ring of the life ring unit has multiple perforations evenly distributed, the perforations extending in the vertical direction, and each perforation is provided with a support column;

[0018] The top end of the support column contacts the panel to support the panel; the bottom end of the support column contacts the top end of the adjacent support column or the ground.

[0019] In the multifunctional lifesaving stool described above, preferably, the density and structural strength of the support column are greater than the density and structural strength of the life ring unit.

[0020] In the multi-functional lifesaving stool described above, preferably, the top of the support column is provided with a insertion groove, and the bottom of the support column is provided with an insertion block; when two adjacent life ring units are stacked on top of each other, the insertion block of the upper support column is inserted into the insertion groove of the lower support column.

[0021] In the multifunctional lifesaving stool described above, preferably, in the life ring unit, the protrusions and the support columns are arranged alternately.

[0022] Beneficial effects:

[0023] In this lifebuoy stool, the solid structure of the lifebuoy units gives them a certain load-bearing capacity. When not in use, multiple lifebuoy units can be stacked on top of each other, with the protrusions and grooves in adjacent units interlocking to form a single unit. The top panel is then fastened to the top lifebuoy unit, creating a stool structure that is convenient for users to use as a stool. When the lifebuoy units are needed, adjacent units can be separated, or the units can be separated from the panel. The protrusions and grooves not only facilitate the positioning and assembly of adjacent units but also make separation quicker and easier.

[0024] Support columns are installed in the lifebuoy unit to support the panel. When multiple lifebuoy units are used as stools, the support columns play a major role in supporting the panel, thereby reducing the continuous stress on the lifebuoy unit and ensuring that the lifebuoy unit always has good structural stability. Attached Figure Description

[0025] The accompanying drawings, which form part of this application, are used to provide a further understanding of the present invention. The illustrative embodiments of the present invention and their descriptions are used to explain the present invention and do not constitute an undue limitation of the present invention. Wherein:

[0026] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of a multifunctional lifesaving round stool according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0027] Figure 2 This is a top view of a lifebuoy unit according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0028] Figure 3 for Figure 2 Sectional view along the AA direction.

[0029] In the diagram: 1. Life ring unit; 11. Protrusion; 12. Groove; 2. Support column; 3. Panel. Detailed Implementation

[0030] The technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of this utility model, and not all of them. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art are within the protection scope of this utility model.

[0031] In the description of this utility model, the terms "longitudinal," "lateral," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," and "bottom," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used only for the convenience of describing this utility model and do not require that this utility model be constructed and operated in a specific orientation; therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model. The terms "connected" and "linked" used in this utility model should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection or a detachable connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through intermediate components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms according to the specific circumstances.

[0032] The present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features described herein can be combined with each other.

[0033] According to specific embodiments of this utility model, such as Figure 1-3 As shown, this utility model provides a multifunctional lifesaving stool, which includes:

[0034] Life ring unit 1, which is a solid structure, and multiple life ring units 1 are provided, which are stacked vertically.

[0035] The bottom of the life ring unit 1 is evenly provided with multiple protrusions 11, and the top of the life ring unit 1 is evenly provided with multiple grooves 12. When two adjacent life ring units 1 are stacked on top of each other, the protrusion 11 of the upper life ring unit 1 is inserted into the groove 12 of the lower life ring unit 1.

[0036] Panel 3 has multiple protrusions 11 on its bottom. Panel 3 is located above the topmost life ring unit 1, and the protrusions 11 on panel 3 are inserted into the grooves 12 of the topmost life ring unit 1.

[0037] In this lifebuoy stool, the solid structure of the lifebuoy unit 1 gives it a certain load-bearing capacity. When the lifebuoy unit 1 is not in use, multiple lifebuoy units 1 can be stacked on top of each other, with the protrusions 11 and grooves 12 of adjacent lifebuoy units 1 interlocking to form a whole. The top panel 3 is then fastened to the top lifebuoy unit 1, thus forming a stool structure that is convenient for users to use as a stool. When the lifebuoy unit 1 needs to be used, adjacent lifebuoy units 1 can be separated from each other, or the lifebuoy unit 1 can be separated from the panel 3. The structure of the protrusions 11 and grooves 12 not only makes it easier to position and combine adjacent lifebuoy units 1, but also makes it quicker and more convenient to separate adjacent lifebuoy units 1.

[0038] In this embodiment, the number of life ring units 1 is unlimited. There can be 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, etc., and different numbers of life ring units 1 can be stacked to form a round stool structure of different heights according to the needs of use.

[0039] In this embodiment, the number of protrusions 11 on the life ring unit 1 is equal to the number of grooves 12, and the positions of the protrusions 11 and the positions of the grooves 12 correspond to each other; wherein, the number of protrusions 11 and the number of grooves 12 are set to more than three, and the protrusions 11 on the bottommost life ring unit 1 can serve as the legs of the round stool, playing a role in stabilizing and supporting the round stool.

[0040] The life ring unit 1 is made of foamed polymer. In one embodiment of this application, the foamed polymer has a low density, enabling it to float in water, thus ensuring that the life ring unit 1 has sufficient buoyancy; moreover, the foamed polymer also has a certain structural strength, thus ensuring that the life ring unit 1 has a certain load-bearing capacity, allowing it to be used as a stool.

[0041] The foaming polymer is polypropylene plastic foam material. In one embodiment of this application, the polypropylene plastic foam material is abbreviated as EPP, which is lightweight and typically has a density of 17–100 kg / m³. 3 It has strong temperature resistance, typically able to withstand temperatures from -40℃ to 110℃, meeting the needs of daily ambient temperature use; and it has good buffering performance; it not only provides sufficient buoyancy for the life ring unit 1, but also has good structural strength and a certain load-bearing capacity.

[0042] In other embodiments, the foaming polymer may also be other foaming materials such as polyurethane foam, polyethylene foam, and phenolic foam.

[0043] The protrusion 11 has the same external shape as the internal structure of the groove 12. This allows the protrusion 11 to fit perfectly into the groove 12, ensuring a tight fit between two adjacent lifebuoy units 1.

[0044] The opening size of the groove 12 is smaller than the maximum cross-sectional size of the inner cavity of the groove 12. In one embodiment of this application, since the life ring unit 1 itself is made of foam material, the life ring unit 1 itself has a certain elasticity. During the process of the protrusion 11 being inserted into the groove 12, the protrusion 11 can undergo slight deformation so that after the protrusion 11 is inserted into the groove 12, the protrusion 11 and the groove 12 can be more tightly combined.

[0045] The protrusion 11 has a spherical structure, and the inner cavity of the groove 12 also has a spherical structure. In one embodiment of this application, both the protrusion 11 and the groove 12 are spherical structures, which ensures that after the protrusion 11 and the groove 12 are locked together, they will not easily fall off, thus ensuring the stability of the round stool structure. When the life ring unit 1 needs to be used, only a little force is needed to pull the protrusion 11 out of the groove 12, so that the two adjacent life ring units 1 can be separated from each other.

[0046] The inner ring of the life ring unit 1 has multiple perforations evenly distributed, which extend vertically, and each perforation is equipped with a support column 2.

[0047] The top end of the support column 2 contacts the panel 3 to support the panel 3; the bottom end of the support column 2 contacts the top end of the adjacent support column 2 or the ground. In one embodiment of this application, a support column 2 is provided in the life ring unit 1, and the support column 2 supports the panel 3; when multiple life ring units 1 are used as stools, the support column 2 plays a major supporting role for the panel 3, thereby reducing the continuous stress on the life ring unit 1 and ensuring that the life ring unit 1 always has good structural stability.

[0048] The density and structural strength of the support column 2 are greater than those of the lifebuoy unit 1. In one embodiment of this application, the support column 2 can be made of wood or engineering plastic, thus giving it sufficient structural strength to better support the panel 3.

[0049] The top of the support column 2 is provided with a insertion slot, and the bottom of the support column 2 is provided with a insertion block. When two adjacent lifebuoy units 1 are stacked on top of each other, the insertion block of the upper support column 2 is inserted into the insertion slot of the lower support column 2. In one embodiment of this application, two adjacent support columns 2 are connected to the insertion block through the insertion slot, so that multiple support columns 2 form a whole in the vertical direction, and the multiple support columns 2 together play the role of supporting the panel 3.

[0050] In the life ring unit 1, the protrusions 11 and the support columns 2 are arranged alternately. In one embodiment of this application, on the life ring unit 1, the protrusions 11 corresponding to each groove 12 can act as the legs of a stool, and each support column 2 can also act as the legs of a stool. The alternating distribution of the two can make the force on the life ring unit 1 more even when used as a stool, ensuring that the stool has better stability.

[0051] It is understood that the above description is merely exemplary and the embodiments of this application do not limit the scope of the application.

[0052] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present utility model shall be within the scope of protection of the pending claims of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A multi-functional life-saving round stool, characterized by, The life-saving round stool comprises: A plurality of life buoy units are arranged in a vertical direction, and the life buoy units are in a solid structure. A plurality of protrusions are arranged on the bottom of each life buoy unit, and a plurality of grooves are arranged on the top of each life buoy unit. When two adjacent life buoy units are stacked, the protrusions of the upper life buoy unit are inserted into the grooves of the lower life buoy unit.

2. The multi-functional lifetable according to claim 1, wherein A panel is arranged above the top life buoy unit, and the protrusions of the panel are inserted into the grooves of the top life buoy unit.

3. The multi-functional lifecircle bench according to claim 2, wherein, The life buoy units are made of foamed polymer.

4. The multi-functional lifecircle bench according to claim 2, wherein, The foamed polymer is polypropylene plastic foamed material.

5. The multi-functional lifecircle bench according to claim 4, wherein, The protrusions have the same structure as the grooves.

6. The multi-functional lifetable according to claim 5, wherein The size of the opening of the groove is smaller than the size of the largest cross section of the groove.

7. The multi-functional lifetable of claim 1, wherein, The protrusions are spherical structures, and the grooves are also spherical structures. A plurality of perforations are arranged on the inner ring of each life buoy unit, and the perforations extend in a vertical direction.

8. The multi-functional lifetable according to claim 7, wherein A support column is arranged in each perforation.

9. The multi-functional lifetable according to claim 8, wherein The top end of the support column is in contact with the panel to support the panel.

10. The multi-functional lifetable according to claim 8, wherein The bottom end of the support column is in contact with the top end of an adjacent support column or the ground. The density and structural strength of the support column are greater than those of the life buoy unit. The top end of the support column is provided with a plug-in groove, and the bottom end of the support column is provided with a plug-in block. When two adjacent life buoy units are stacked, the plug-in block of the upper support column is inserted into the plug-in groove of the lower support column. In the life buoy unit, the protrusions and the support columns are arranged alternately.