A foldable and portable inflatable life raft

Abstract

This utility model discloses a foldable and portable inflatable life raft, relating to the field of life rafts. It includes a life raft body with an inflation valve on its outer wall. A folding assembly for folding the life raft body is located at its bottom. The folding assembly includes a folding female buckle and a folding male buckle fixedly installed on the outer wall of the life raft body. A folding groove is provided on the outer wall of the life raft body. A folding Velcro hook and a folding Velcro loop are fixedly installed on the bottom of the life raft body. A storage assembly for storing the folded life raft body is located at the bottom of the inner part of the life raft body. This foldable and portable inflatable life raft significantly reduces the volume of the life raft after folding, saving storage space. Furthermore, through multiple fixing and protective structures, it provides all-around protection for the life raft. Compared to existing life rafts lacking effective fixing and protective structures, it offers significant improvements in practicality, durability, and portability.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of life raft technology, specifically a portable inflatable life raft that can be folded and stored. Background Technology

[0002] Inflatable life rafts are lightweight water vehicles with inflatable airbags as their support structure. They are life-saving devices that rely on compressed carbon dioxide cylinders or manual air pumps to inflate the raft body, which is made of high-strength water-resistant materials. They are commonly used equipment in the field of emergency rescue.

[0003] In the prior art, Chinese Patent No. CN220786076U discloses a plastic inflatable boat, specifically including a main side inflation gas and a float. A secondary inflation gas is fixed to one side of the main side inflation gas, and the other end of the secondary inflation gas is fixedly connected to the other end of the main side inflation gas. The float is fixed to the inner wall of the main side inflation gas and the secondary inflation gas near the bottom. A main inflation nozzle is provided at the top of the main side inflation gas. By setting the main inflation nozzle, the secondary inflation nozzle and the connecting air pipe, the main inflation nozzle inflates the main side inflation gas and transfers the gas to the connecting air pipe at the same time. Then the gas enters the secondary inflation gas from the connecting air pipe, and then the gas reaches the secondary inflation gas from the secondary inflation nozzle to inflate the secondary inflation gas. This achieves the effect of simultaneously inflating the main side inflation gas and the secondary inflation gas, solving the problem of long inflation time caused by the need to inflate the air chambers one by one in the existing inflation methods.

[0004] Based on the above information, it can be seen that although existing inflatable life rafts can be folded and stored to a certain extent when not in use, they lack effective fixing and protection structures after being folded and stored, making them inconvenient to transport. Moreover, they are prone to falling apart or being damaged during transport or storage, affecting their normal performance and service life. Therefore, we propose a foldable and portable inflatable life raft. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide a foldable and portable inflatable life raft to solve the problem mentioned in the background art that although existing inflatable life rafts can be folded and stored to a certain extent when not in use, they lack effective fixing and protection structures after being folded and stored, making them inconvenient to transport and prone to falling apart or being damaged during transport or storage, thus affecting the normal performance and service life of the life raft.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a foldable and portable inflatable life raft, comprising a life raft body, an inflation valve on the outer wall of the life raft body, a folding assembly for folding the life raft body at the bottom, the folding assembly including a folding female buckle and a folding male buckle fixedly installed on the outer wall of the life raft body, a folding groove on the outer wall of the life raft body, a folding Velcro rough surface and a folding Velcro hook surface fixedly installed at the bottom of the life raft body, and a storage assembly for storing the folded life raft body at the inner bottom of the life raft body.

[0007] Furthermore, the folding female buckle and the folding female buckle are located at the bottom of the life raft body, and two sets of folding female buckles and folding female buckles are symmetrically arranged.

[0008] Furthermore, the folded grooves are evenly distributed at the bottom of the life raft body, and the depth of the folded grooves is two-thirds of the wall thickness of the bottom of the life raft body, and the length of the folded grooves is the same as the width of the bottom of the life raft body.

[0009] Furthermore, the folded hook and loop fastener surfaces are symmetrically arranged, and the folded hook and loop fastener surfaces fit together with the folded hook and loop fastener surfaces after the life raft body is folded, for the purpose of initially fixing the folded life raft body.

[0010] Furthermore, the storage component includes a storage bag located at the bottom of the life raft body, and a storage female buckle and a storage female buckle are fixedly installed on the outer wall of the storage bag. The end of the storage bag is provided with a handle, and the outer wall of the storage bag is fixedly installed with a storage hook and loop side and a storage hook and loop side.

[0011] Furthermore, the storage bag is designed to be laid flat and unfolded, and is made of high-strength waterproof nylon fabric. The inner wall of the storage bag is provided with a cushioning layer, which is made of elastic sponge material, and the outer wall of the cushioning layer is provided with storage grooves. The handles are symmetrically arranged at both ends of the storage bag.

[0012] Furthermore, the storage female buckle and storage female buckle are symmetrically arranged at both ends of the storage bag, and the storage female buckle and storage female buckle are the same as the folding female buckle and folding female buckle.

[0013] Furthermore, two sets of hook and loop fasteners are symmetrically arranged on the inner wall of the storage bag, and the hook and loop fasteners are attached to each other.

[0014] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0015] 1. This portable inflatable life raft that can be folded and stored features a folding component at the bottom of the life raft body. The evenly spaced folding grooves, combined with the hook and loop sides of the folding Velcro, enable neat folding and secure fixation of the life raft body. The folding grooves reduce the difficulty of folding, while the folding Velcro provides initial fixation, effectively preventing the life raft from unfolding during transport or storage. Compared to existing technologies, this significantly improves the stability after folding, ensuring the integrity of the life raft structure and guaranteeing normal performance.

[0016] 2. The design of the storage components further enhances the protection and portability of the life raft. The storage bag is made of high-strength waterproof nylon fabric and has a cushioning layer and storage grooves, which can isolate external moisture, buffer collisions and compression, prevent damage to the life raft body, and extend its service life. At the same time, the handle at the end of the storage bag and the storage that can be achieved through storage buckles, storage hooks and loop fasteners make it easy for users to carry the folded life raft, solving the problem of the inconvenience of carrying existing life rafts after folding.

[0017] 3. The synergistic cooperation between the folding and storage components forms a complete solution from folding and securing to storage and protection. This not only significantly reduces the size of the life raft after folding and storing, saving storage space, but also provides all-round protection for the life raft through multiple securing and protective structures. Compared with existing life rafts that lack effective securing and protective structures, it has significantly improved in terms of practicality, durability and portability. Attached Figure Description

[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;

[0019] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model after removing the storage bag;

[0020] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model from another perspective;

[0021] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the storage component structure of this utility model;

[0022] Figure 5 This is a schematic cross-sectional view of the main body of the life raft of this utility model in a folded state;

[0023] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the present invention in its stored state.

[0024] In the diagram: 1. Life raft body; 101. Folding groove; 2. Inflation valve; 3. Folding female buckle; 301. Folding female buckle; 4. Folding Velcro surface; 401. Folding Velcro hook surface; 5. Storage bag; 501. Handle; 6. Buffer layer; 601. Storage groove; 7. Storage Velcro surface; 701. Storage Velcro hook surface; 8. Storage female buckle; 801. Storage female buckle. Detailed Implementation

[0025] 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 of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0026] Example 1: Please refer to Figure 1-3 This utility model provides the following technical solution: a foldable and portable inflatable life raft, including a life raft body 1, an inflation valve 2 on the outer wall of the life raft body 1, a folding assembly for folding the life raft body 1 at the bottom, the folding assembly including a folding female buckle 3 and a folding female buckle 301 fixedly installed on the outer wall of the life raft body 1, a folding groove 101 on the outer wall of the life raft body 1, and a folding Velcro loop surface 4 and a folding Velcro hook surface 401 fixedly installed at the bottom of the life raft body 1, the folding female buckle 3 and the folding female buckle 301 being located at the bottom of the life raft body 1. The bottom of the life raft body 1 has two sets of symmetrically arranged folding female buckles 3 and folding female buckles 301. Folding grooves 101 are evenly distributed at the bottom of the life raft body 1, and the depth of the folding grooves 101 is two-thirds of the wall thickness of the bottom of the life raft body 1. The length of the folding grooves 101 is the same as the width of the bottom of the life raft body 1. Folding hook and loop fasteners 4 and folding hook and loop fasteners 401 are symmetrically arranged. After the life raft body 1 is folded, the folding hook and loop fasteners 4 fits into the folding hook and loop fasteners 401 to initially fix the folded life raft body 1.

[0027] When the life raft body 1 needs to be folded and stored, the gas inside the life raft body 1 is first expelled. The folding grooves 101 distributed at equal intervals on the bottom of the life raft body 1 provide a clear guide path for the folding operation. Since the depth of the groove is two-thirds of the thickness of the bottom wall of the life raft body 1, it can not only ensure the structural strength of the life raft body 1 when unfolded and used, but also significantly reduce the difficulty of folding. Users can easily fold the life raft body 1 into a regular shape along the groove. After folding, the hook and loop sides of the folding Velcro 4 fit together to initially fix the folded life raft body 1, preventing it from falling apart in subsequent operations, so that the life raft body 1 remains stable in the folded state, which is convenient for subsequent storage and transportation.

[0028] Example 2: Please refer to Figure 4-6 Based on Embodiment 1, a storage component is also disclosed, the specific structure of which is as follows: A storage component for storing the folded life raft body 1 is provided at the bottom of the inner part of the life raft body 1. The storage component includes a storage bag 5 located at the bottom of the inner part of the life raft body 1, and a storage female buckle 8 and a storage female buckle 801 are fixedly installed on the outer wall of the storage bag 5. A handle 501 is provided at the end of the storage bag 5. A storage Velcro loop side 7 and a storage Velcro hook side 701 are fixedly installed on the outer wall of the storage bag 5. The storage bag 5 is designed to be laid flat and unfolded, and the storage bag 5 is made of high-strength waterproof nylon. Made of fabric, the inner wall of the storage bag 5 has a cushioning layer 6, which is made of elastic sponge. The outer wall of the cushioning layer 6 has a storage groove 601. The handles 501 are symmetrically arranged at both ends of the storage bag 5. The storage female buckle 8 and the storage female buckle 801 are symmetrically arranged at both ends of the storage bag 5. The storage female buckle 8 and the storage female buckle 801 are the same size as the folding female buckle 3 and the folding female buckle 301. The storage hook and loop fastener 7 and the storage hook and loop fastener 701 are symmetrically arranged in two sets on the inner wall of the storage bag 5. The storage hook and loop fastener 7 and the storage hook and loop fastener 701 are attached to each other.

[0029] Before folding the life raft body 1, remove the storage bag 5 from the life raft body 1. After folding and securing the life raft body 1, the storage assembly begins to work. The storage bag 5 has a flat, unfoldable design. In its initial state, it lies flat on the bottom inside the life raft body 1. Place the folded and secured life raft body 1 on the storage bag 5, fold the storage bag 5 in half, and the two sets of symmetrically arranged hook and loop fasteners 7 on the inner wall of the storage bag 5 abut against the hook and loop fasteners 701 to initially position and secure the life raft body 1, making it stable inside the storage bag 5. Then, symmetrically arranged hook and loop fasteners 701 on both ends of the storage bag 5 are placed on the storage bag 5. The storage female buckle 8 and the storage female buckle 801 engage with each other to tighten the storage bag 5 and further secure the life raft body 1. The storage bag 5 is made of high-strength waterproof nylon fabric, which can effectively resist external moisture and dust. The elastic sponge cushioning layer 6 and the storage groove 601 on the inner wall can cushion and protect the life raft body 1 during storage, preventing it from being squeezed or collided. Finally, the user can easily lift or carry the folded life raft through the handles 501 symmetrically set at the ends of the storage bag 5. Convenient operation can be achieved during storage or transportation.

[0030] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "connected" and "linked" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0031] Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments or make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A foldable and portable inflatable life raft, comprising a life raft body (1), wherein an inflation valve (2) is provided on the outer wall of the life raft body (1), characterized in that: The bottom of the life raft body (1) is provided with a folding component for folding the life raft body (1). The folding component includes a folding female buckle (3) and a folding female buckle (301) fixedly installed on the outer wall of the life raft body (1). The outer wall of the life raft body (1) is provided with a folding groove (101). The bottom of the life raft body (1) is fixedly installed with a folding hook and loop fastener (4) and a folding hook and loop fastener (401). The bottom of the life raft body (1) is provided with a storage component for storing the folded life raft body (1).

2. The portable inflatable life raft that can be folded and stored according to claim 1, characterized in that: The folding female buckle (3) and the folding female buckle (301) are located at the bottom of the life raft body (1), and two sets of folding female buckles (3) and folding female buckles (301) are symmetrically arranged.

3. The portable inflatable life raft that can be folded and stored according to claim 1, characterized in that: The folded grooves (101) are evenly distributed at the bottom of the life raft body (1), and the depth of the folded grooves (101) is two-thirds of the thickness of the bottom wall of the life raft body (1), and the length of the folded grooves (101) is the same as the width of the bottom of the life raft body (1).

4. The portable inflatable life raft that can be folded and stored according to claim 1, characterized in that: The folded hook and loop fastener (4) and the folded hook and loop fastener (401) are symmetrically arranged, and the folded hook and loop fastener (4) fits into the folded hook and loop fastener (401) after the life raft body (1) is folded, so as to initially fix the folded life raft body (1).

5. A foldable and portable inflatable life raft according to claim 1, characterized in that: The storage component includes a storage bag (5) located at the bottom of the life raft body (1), and a storage female buckle (8) and a storage female buckle (801) are fixedly installed on the outer wall of the storage bag (5). A handle (501) is provided at the end of the storage bag (5), and a storage hook and loop fastener (7) and a storage hook and loop fastener (701) are fixedly installed on the outer wall of the storage bag (5).

6. A foldable and portable inflatable life raft according to claim 5, characterized in that: The storage bag (5) is designed to be laid flat and unfolded. The storage bag (5) is made of high-strength waterproof nylon fabric. The inner wall of the storage bag (5) is provided with a cushioning layer (6), which is made of elastic sponge material. The outer wall of the cushioning layer (6) is provided with a storage groove (601). The handles (501) are symmetrically arranged at both ends of the storage bag (5).

7. A foldable and portable inflatable life raft according to claim 5, characterized in that: The storage female buckle (8) and storage female buckle (801) are symmetrically arranged at both ends of the storage bag (5), and the storage female buckle (8) and storage female buckle (801) have the same specifications as the folding female buckle (3) and folding female buckle (301).

8. A foldable and portable inflatable life raft according to claim 5, characterized in that: The storage hook and loop fastener (7) and the storage hook and loop fastener (701) are symmetrically arranged in two sets on the inner wall of the storage bag (5), and the storage hook and loop fastener (7) and the storage hook and loop fastener (701) are attached to each other.

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