Capsule type water lifesaving device

By designing a capsule-shaped water rescue device, using rigid waterproof flotation materials and self-generated heat airbags, the problems of securing the injured and heat loss during maritime rescues were solved, achieving stable floating and extending survival time.

CN224225265UActive Publication Date: 2026-05-12920TH HOSPITAL OF THE JOINT LOGISTIC SUPPORT FORCE OF THE CHINESE PEOPLES LIBERATION ARMY
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
920TH HOSPITAL OF THE JOINT LOGISTIC SUPPORT FORCE OF THE CHINESE PEOPLES LIBERATION ARMY
Filing Date
2025-07-31
Publication Date
2026-05-12

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Technical Problem

Existing life jackets and floating stretchers cannot effectively secure the injured during maritime rescues, nor can they prevent heat exchange between the seawater and the human body, leading to heat loss. Furthermore, they are unstable in the maritime environment, increasing the risk of hypothermia in the injured.

Method used

A capsule-type water rescue device was designed, which uses rigid waterproof flotation material and self-generated heat airbags. Combined with restraint straps and a cover, it provides stable buoyancy, fixation and heat preservation functions, isolates heat exchange and prolongs the survival time of the injured.

Benefits of technology

It enables stable floating and fixation of the wounded in the marine environment, reduces heat loss, prolongs survival time, and ensures rapid and effective treatment and transfer.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a capsule type water lifesaving device which comprises a floating plate, an air bag, a restraint strap and a lifting rod. The floating plate is made of a light floating material with a stable structure, the wounded lies in the placing cavity with the face facing upwards and the back facing downwards, and stable floating in the water environment can be achieved; the hip restraint strap and the air bag are mounted in the placement cavity, so that the wounded person is stably fixed, and the wounded person is prevented from tipping over in the floating process; the air bag and the restraint strap have the effect of reducing heat loss of the wounded at the same time. The cover body covers and seals the floating plate and the placing cavity; heat exchange between a human body and a water body in the device is isolated to a certain extent, and the overwater survival time of the wounded is prolonged; the lifting rod is of a telescopic structure and can be detached and separated from the floating plate, when the wounded leaves the water surface, one more step of transferring operation is not needed, and the wounded can be conveniently and integrally transferred by opening the cover body and connecting the cover body with the lifting rod.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of medical device technology, specifically relating to a capsule-type water rescue device. Background Technology

[0002] One of the goals of the International Lifesaving Association is to "find the best ways and methods to rescue lives at sea." In recent years, maritime disasters have become increasingly frequent, making maritime rescue work particularly important. Maritime casualty rescue involves considerable uncertainty and limited conditions, making patients more susceptible to hypothermia than on land, which can hinder recovery and even lead to death. Maritime casualty rescue during naval battles is even more unique, as a large number of casualties can suddenly appear, with diverse and severe injuries, placing greater emphasis on timeliness. The rescue environment is complex and unpredictable, with limited battlefield medical resources and harsh conditions.

[0003] Ordinary life jackets have many problems when used for maritime casualty rescue in naval battles: 1. Ordinary life jackets only have the function of helping to float, but do not have the functions of fixing and heat preservation. Their functions are limited and cannot meet the needs of maritime casualty rescue; 2. Due to the high permeability and fluidity of seawater, it will take away the heat from the surface of the casualty's body. Ordinary life jackets cannot isolate the human body from seawater, that is, they do not have the function of heat preservation and cannot prevent heat loss.

[0004] Stretchers are a common transport tool in the medical field, facilitating the lying down of patients and the injured during transport. Currently, various traditional stretchers for different purposes, such as medical stretchers, folding stretchers, and ambulance stretcher beds, while each with its own characteristics, are not suitable for maritime rescue operations. Floating stretchers, on the other hand, are used for rescuing people on the water. Floating stretchers typically consist of a stretcher body, handles, and restraint straps. During the rescue, the person being rescued is placed inside the floating stretcher, which is then used for transport.

[0005] However, the above-mentioned floating stretchers usually have the following technical problems: 1. Conventional stretchers cannot meet the needs of situations such as large sea surface fluctuations and the clothing of disaster victims coming into contact with seawater; 2. The bed surface is made of soft, non-waterproof material, which is not conducive to use in maritime rescue operations; 3. Without the installation of buckles to secure the injured, there is a risk of falling and tipping over on the bumpy sea surface; 4. They do not have a temperature-maintaining function and cannot, to a certain extent, isolate the heat exchange between the cold water and the human body.

[0006] Therefore, there is a need to provide a capsule-type water rescue device to improve the above-mentioned technical problems. Utility Model Content

[0007] To address the aforementioned technical problems, this utility model provides a capsule-type water rescue device. The main body of the device uses a rigid, waterproof flotation material, which is the primary source of buoyancy for the entire device. When the injured person lies on it, it can protect their spine. The device has a near-sealed structure, which isolates the internal heat exchange with the water. The internal self-generated gas heat expansion airbag, in conjunction with restraint straps, serves to fix the injured person and maintain temperature, extending the injured person's survival time in the water, ensuring rapid and effective treatment and transfer, and reducing harm to the injured person during transportation.

[0008] To achieve the above-mentioned technical objectives, this utility model is implemented through the following technical solution:

[0009] A capsule-type water rescue device includes: a float, a cover, an airbag, restraint straps, and a lifting pole;

[0010] The floating board is an arc-shaped plate structure with a recessed placement cavity that conforms to the human anatomy for a person to lie in. A cover is placed over the floating board. An airbag is installed on the bottom surface of the placement cavity. The airbag includes a chest airbag and a head and neck airbag, which are respectively installed on the chest and head and neck corresponding to the human anatomy of the placement cavity. Two lifting rods are connected to both sides of the floating board by several loops.

[0011] The cover is composed of a lower limb soft bladder, a hip cover, and an upper body cover, which are respectively installed above the lower limb, hip, and upper body positions corresponding to the human anatomy of the placement cavity; the cover seals the floating board.

[0012] The restraint straps include a hip restraint strap and a chest restraint strap, with the hip restraint straps installed at the hip position of the placement cavity, which is adapted to the human anatomy.

[0013] Furthermore, the lower limb soft capsule, the hip top cover, and the upper body top cover are all detachably mounted on the floating board via a waterproof zipper; the hip top cover and the upper body top cover, and the hip top cover and the lower limb soft capsule are respectively detachably mounted on the floating board via two waterproof zippers.

[0014] Furthermore, at least two hip restraint straps are installed and arranged in parallel;

[0015] Furthermore, one frontal airbag is installed on the left chest and one on the right chest, corresponding to the anatomical structure of the human body, and the two frontal airbags are connected by a chest restraint strap.

[0016] Furthermore, the floating board is a structurally stable, rigid, waterproof floating material;

[0017] Furthermore, the upper body cover is provided with ventilation holes;

[0018] Furthermore, the head and neck airbag is a ring-shaped structure with an open "C" arm;

[0019] Furthermore, the lifting rod is a telescopic rod;

[0020] The beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0021] This utility model provides a capsule-type water rescue device. Compared with traditional life jackets and floating stretchers used for water rescue, its floatation board uses a structurally stable floatation board. The injured person lies face up and back down on the placement cavity, achieving stable floating in the aquatic environment. The hip restraint straps and airbags installed in the placement cavity stably fix the injured person and prevent capsizing during floating. The airbags and restraint straps also reduce heat loss from the injured person. The cover seals the floatation board and the placement cavity, isolating the heat exchange between the human body and the water to a certain extent, extending the injured person's survival time in the water. The lifting pole is a telescopic structure and can be detached from the floatation board. When the injured person leaves the water, no additional transfer operation is required. Simply open the cover, connect the lifting pole, and the injured person can be easily transported as a whole. Attached Figure Description

[0022] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0023] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure and appearance of this utility model;

[0024] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of this utility model;

[0025] The attached diagram lists the components represented by each number as follows:

[0026] 1-Float board, 101-Placement cavity, 102-Loop ring, 103-Lifting rod, 2-Mask body, 201-Lower limb soft sac, 202-Hip top cover, 203-Upper body top cover, 2031-Ventilation hole, 3-Airbag, 301-Chest airbag, 302-Head and neck airbag, 4-Restraint strap, 401-Hip restraint strap, 402-Chest restraint strap, 5-Waterproof zipper one, 6-Waterproof zipper two. Detailed Implementation

[0027] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0028] Example 1

[0029] Please see Figures 1-2 In this embodiment, a capsule-type water rescue device includes: a float 1, a cover 2, an airbag 3, a restraint strap 4, and a lifting rod 103; the float 1 is a structure that provides buoyancy to the device and provides a body placement space for the injured person; the airbag 3 is a structure that fixes the injured person's body and provides heat to the injured person; the restraint strap is a structure that fastens the injured person's body.

[0030] In this embodiment, the floating plate 1 is an arc-shaped plate structure with a recessed space serving as a placement cavity 101; a cover 2 covers the top of the floating plate 1; an airbag 3 is installed on the bottom surface of the placement cavity 101; the airbag 3 includes a chest airbag 301 and a head and neck airbag 302, and the chest airbag 301 and the head and neck airbag 302 are respectively installed on the chest and head and neck corresponding to the human anatomy of the placement cavity 101; two lifting rods 103 are connected to both sides of the floating plate 1 by several loops 102; the placement cavity 101 is a lying space for the injured person; the airbag 3 is a mature existing technology, and given the special conditions on water, a self-heating and self-expanding airbag can be preferred; the lifting rod 103 is a force-applying structure for the overall transport of the device and the injured person placed in the placement cavity 101; its function is similar to that of a rod used for lifting common heavy objects.

[0031] In this embodiment, the cover 2 is composed of a lower limb soft pouch 201, a hip top cover 202, and an upper body top cover 203, which are respectively installed above the lower limb, hip, and upper body positions corresponding to the human anatomy of the placement cavity 101; the cover 2 covers and seals the floatation board 1; by covering and sealing the floatation board 1 and the placement cavity 101, the cover 2 isolates the heat exchange between the human body in the placement cavity 101 and the cold water, reduces the heat loss of the injured person's body, and prolongs the injured person's survival time on the water;

[0032] In this embodiment, the restraint strap 4 includes a hip restraint strap 401 and a front chest restraint strap 402. The hip restraint strap 401 is installed at the hip position of the placement cavity 101, which is adapted to the human anatomy. The restraint strap 4 works in conjunction with the front chest airbag 301 to stably fix the injured person placed in the placement cavity 101 and prevent tipping and rolling.

[0033] In this embodiment, the lower limb soft capsule 201, the hip top cover 202, the upper body top cover 203, and the floating board 1 are all detachably connected by a waterproof zipper 5; the hip top cover 202 and the upper body top cover 203, and the hip top cover 202 and the lower limb soft capsule 201 are respectively detachably connected by two waterproof zippers 6; the waterproof zipper 5 and the waterproof zipper 6 are the connecting parts of the various separate and assembled components of this device. As key components to ensure that the device is airtight, leak-proof, and stable in use, waterproof zippers with good waterproof performance must be selected; waterproof zippers are existing mature products and will not be described in detail in this embodiment.

[0034] In this embodiment, at least two hip restraint straps 401 are installed and installed in parallel to each other; the multiple hip restraint straps 401 maintain the stability of restraining and fixing the injured person's body;

[0035] In this embodiment, one front chest airbag 301 is installed on the left chest and one on the right chest, corresponding to the anatomical structure of the human body, and the two airbags 3 are connected by a front chest restraint strap 402. As the airbag 3 is a mature existing technology, it will not be described in detail in this utility model. Based on the low temperature conditions on water, an airbag with self-heating and self-gas generating capabilities can be selected.

[0036] In this embodiment, the floating board 1 is a structurally stable rigid waterproof floating material; as a mature existing technology, the floating board 1 will not be described in detail in this utility model; however, it should maintain uniform density and structural stability, and be able to withstand certain water corrosion and human body pressure, and the structural volume should be flexibly selected according to the actual situation;

[0037] In this embodiment, the upper body cover 203 is provided with a ventilation hole 2031; the ventilation hole 2031 is a structure for allowing air to enter and preventing the wounded from suffocating.

[0038] In this embodiment, the head and neck airbag 302 has a "C" arm structure; when in use, the head and neck airbag 302 is placed in the neck of the injured person, and the neck of the injured person is inserted into the head and neck airbag 302 through the opening of the "C" arm structure.

[0039] In this embodiment, the lifting rod 103 is a telescopic rod structure. Depending on the needs of use, when the injured person is placed in the placement cavity 101 and floating on the water, the lifting rod 103 can be disassembled or shortened. When transferring the injured person to a stable structure such as land or a boat, the lifting rod 103 can be fitted onto the collars 102 on both sides of the floating plate 1, allowing for the overall transfer of the device and the injured person without having to move the injured person to a land stretcher.

[0040] In this embodiment, the specific usage process and application scenario of a capsule-type water rescue device are as follows:

[0041] After assembling and installing this utility model according to the accompanying drawings and the above description, open the cover 2 and place the lower limbs of the human body into the lower limb soft bag 201; place the upper body into the placement cavity 101; open the hip restraint strap 401 and fix the hip restraint strap 401 to the hip of the injured person; open the chest restraint strap 402 and fix the chest airbag 301 to the chest of the injured person; insert the neck of the injured person into the head and neck airbag 302 to complete the fixation of the injured person; connect the hip top cover 202 and the upper body top cover 203 to the floating board 1 in sequence to achieve waterproof operation of the entire device; the device can then be stably placed on the water body with the injured person.

[0042] To further enhance the practicality and functionality of this invention, the waterproof zipper 5 and the waterproof zipper 6 should be tightly connected, ensuring that the cover 2 and the floating board 1 are tightly connected at all connection points and do not leak water; all components of this invention should be made of lightweight waterproof materials with low density.

[0043] The preferred embodiments of this utility model disclosed above are merely illustrative of the present utility model. These preferred embodiments do not exhaustively describe all details, nor do they limit the utility model to the specific implementations described. Clearly, many modifications and variations can be made based on the content of this specification. This specification selects and specifically describes these embodiments to better explain the principles and practical applications of this utility model, thereby enabling those skilled in the art to better understand and utilize it. This utility model is limited only by the claims and their full scope and equivalents.

Claims

1. A capsule-type water rescue device, characterized in that, A capsule-type water rescue device includes: a float, a cover, an airbag, restraint straps, and a lifting pole; The floating board is an arc-shaped plate structure with a recessed cavity that conforms to the human anatomy, allowing a person to lie inside. A cover is placed over the floating board. An airbag is installed on the bottom surface of the cavity. The airbag includes a chest airbag and a head and neck airbag, which are respectively installed on the chest and head and neck corresponding to the human anatomy of the cavity. Two lifting rods are connected to both sides of the floating board by several loops. The cover is composed of a lower limb soft bladder, a hip cover, and an upper body cover, which are respectively installed above the lower limb, hip, and upper body positions corresponding to the human anatomy of the placement cavity; the cover seals the floating board. The restraint straps include a hip restraint strap and a chest restraint strap, with the hip restraint strap installed at the hip position of the placement cavity, which is adapted to the human anatomy.

2. The capsule-type water rescue device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The lower limb soft capsule, the hip top cover, and the upper body top cover are all detachably mounted on the floating board via a waterproof zipper; the hip top cover and the upper body top cover, and the hip top cover and the lower limb soft capsule are detachably mounted on the floating board via two waterproof zippers.

3. The capsule-type water rescue device according to claim 1, characterized in that, At least two hip restraint straps are installed and arranged in parallel.

4. The capsule-type water rescue device according to claim 1, characterized in that, One anterior chest airbag is installed on each of the left and right chests, corresponding to the anatomical structure of the human body, and the two anterior chest airbags are connected by a chest restraint strap.

5. The capsule-type water rescue device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The floating board is a structurally stable, rigid, waterproof floating material.

6. The capsule-type water rescue device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The upper body cover has ventilation holes.

7. The capsule-type water rescue device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The head and neck airbag is a ring-shaped structure with an "C"-arm open loop.

8. The capsule-type water rescue device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The lifting rod is a telescopic rod.