Multifunctional soft shell suit for underwater rescue
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- DONGGUAN HONGWEI EMERGENCY TECH CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-08-01
- Publication Date
- 2026-05-29
AI Technical Summary
Existing softshell underwater rescue suits suffer from joint stiffness due to the foam filling material, which increases resistance during arm-pushing movements, affecting diving effectiveness and rescue efficiency.
A multifunctional softshell jacket has been designed, comprising an adjustment mechanism and a connecting mechanism. The adjustment mechanism adjusts buoyancy through an airbag, while the connecting mechanism improves sealing through a zipper and waterproof tape. The airbag and zipper are made of TPU material to enhance flexibility and sealing.
It enables easy adjustment of buoyancy and sealing, improves diving and surfacing efficiency, reduces water infiltration, and enhances rescue efficiency.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of softshell clothing technology, specifically a multifunctional softshell clothing for underwater rescue. Background Technology
[0002] Softshell suits used for underwater rescue typically refer to water rescue work clothes or whitewater life jackets, primarily used in emergency rescue scenarios. They possess characteristics such as high buoyancy, waterproofing, and abrasion resistance. Currently, most underwater rescue softshell suits utilize foam padding to increase buoyancy, allowing the multi-functional softshell suit to float on the water's surface. However, foam padding can easily lead to joint stiffness, increased resistance during arm-pushing movements, and can also affect diving performance, resulting in lower rescue efficiency. Utility Model Content
[0003] To address the shortcomings of existing technologies, this invention provides a multifunctional softshell suit for underwater rescue. It has the advantage of easy adjustment of buoyancy and diving performance, and solves the problems in existing technologies where the foam material filling the softshell suit can easily lead to joint stiffness, increased resistance in arm-pushing movements, and reduced diving performance and rescue efficiency.
[0004] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this utility model provides the following technical solution:
[0005] A multi-functional softshell suit for underwater rescue includes a softshell suit body. The softshell suit body is provided with an adjustment mechanism for easy adjustment of buoyancy by the user and a connection mechanism for ensuring the sealing effect of the softshell suit body. The adjustment mechanism includes a first airbag installed at the arm of the softshell suit body, and a second airbag installed at both shoulders of the softshell suit body. A fixed shell is fixedly connected to one side of the softshell suit body. A high-pressure gas cylinder is installed inside the fixed shell. The two first airbags and the two second airbags are fixedly connected to the high-pressure gas cylinder by a connecting tube. A through hole for fixing the adjustment switch is opened on one side of the fixed shell. A counterweight ring is detachably installed at the waist of the softshell suit body.
[0006] Preferably, the connecting mechanism includes an installation opening on the softshell jacket body, a zipper installed on the installation opening, a heat-pressed waterproof strip installed on the inside of the zipper on the softshell jacket body, a water-repellent cover on the outside of the zipper on the softshell jacket body, and a first drawstring and a second drawstring respectively provided at the hand and foot openings of the softshell jacket body.
[0007] Preferably, both the first and second sealing strips are made of TPU material.
[0008] Preferably, the inner sides of the neck, wrist, and ankle of the softshell jacket body are provided with sealing strips.
[0009] Preferably, when the adjustment switch is not turned on, the total buoyancy of the two first airbags and the two second airbags is equal to the weight of the counterweight ring. When the adjustment switch is turned on, the total buoyancy of the two first airbags and the two second airbags is greater than the weight of the counterweight ring.
[0010] Preferably, the two first airbags and the two second airbags are flat in normal condition with a thickness of only 3mm, and become elliptical after inflation, which can expand to a diameter of 8cm.
[0011] By employing the above technical solution, this utility model provides a multifunctional softshell suit for underwater rescue, which has at least the following beneficial effects:
[0012] 1. This utility model allows for easy adjustment of the overall buoyancy of the softshell suit by setting an adjustment mechanism. When the adjustment switch is not turned on, the total buoyancy of the two first airbags and the two second airbags is equal to the weight of the counterweight ring, allowing rescuers to easily dive without being affected by excess buoyancy. In case of an emergency underwater, the two first airbags and the two second airbags can be inflated by adjusting the switch, causing the total buoyancy to rise rapidly, thereby enabling rescuers to rise quickly and ensuring the rescue efficiency of the softshell suit.
[0013] 2. This utility model greatly improves the sealing of the softshell jacket body by setting a connecting mechanism. By adding a hot-pressed waterproof strip on the inside of the zipper and covering the outer layer with a water-blocking cover, the direct contact of water flow is reduced. Since the TPU material has high elasticity and sealing properties, the first and second closure strips fit the dynamic changes of the body and effectively fill the folds and gaps, thereby reducing water seepage. Attached Figure Description
[0014] The accompanying drawings, which are included to provide a further understanding of the present invention, form part of this application:
[0015] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the present invention;
[0016] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the adjustment mechanism of this utility model;
[0017] Figure 3 This is an exploded view of the connecting mechanism of this utility model;
[0018] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the connection mechanism of this utility model.
[0019] Figure label:
[0020] 1. Softshell jacket body; 2. Adjustment mechanism; 201. First airbag; 202. Second airbag; 203. Fixed shell; 204. High-pressure gas cylinder; 205. Adjustment switch; 206. Counterweight ring; 3. Connecting mechanism; 301. Zipper; 302. Waterproof cover; 303. Waterproof strip; 304. First closing tape; 305. Second closing tape. Detailed Implementation
[0021] 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.
[0022] In the prior art, most underwater rescue softshell suits utilize foam filling to increase buoyancy, enabling the multi-functional softshell suit to float on the water surface. However, the foam filling can easily lead to joint stiffness, increase resistance in arm-pushing movements, and affect diving performance, resulting in low rescue efficiency. The following describes some embodiments of this utility model with reference to the accompanying drawings, providing a multi-functional softshell suit for underwater rescue.
[0023] Example 1:
[0024] To ensure the effectiveness of the softshell body 1, combined with Figures 1-4 As shown, a multi-functional softshell suit for underwater rescue is proposed. It consists of a softshell suit body 1, an adjustment mechanism 2 and a connecting mechanism 3. The adjustment mechanism 2 allows the user to easily adjust the buoyancy effect, and the connecting mechanism 3 ensures the sealing effect of the softshell suit body 1.
[0025] To facilitate easy adjustment of the floating and diving effect by rescuers, an adjustment mechanism 2 is proposed. This mechanism involves installing a first airbag 201 at the arm of the softshell suit body 1, and a second airbag 202 at each shoulder of the softshell suit body 1. A fixed shell 203 is fixedly connected to one side of the softshell suit body 1, and a high-pressure air cylinder 204 is installed inside the fixed shell 203. A connecting tube is fixedly connected between the two first airbags 201 and the two second airbags 202 and the high-pressure air cylinder 204. The two first airbags 201 and the two second airbags 202 are flat in their normal state, with a thickness of only 3mm, and become elliptical after inflation, expanding to a diameter of 8cm. A through hole is provided on one side of the fixed shell 203 for fixing an adjustment switch 205. The waist section of the softshell suit body 1 is detachable. The softshell suit is equipped with a counterweight ring 206, which is used to easily fix the high-pressure gas cylinder 204 to the fixed shell 203. When the adjusting switch 205 is not turned on, the total buoyancy of the two first airbags 201 and the two second airbags 202 is equal to the weight of the counterweight ring 206, allowing rescuers to easily dive without being affected by excess buoyancy. In case of an emergency underwater, the two first airbags 201 and the two second airbags 202 are inflated by adjusting the switch 205, so that the total buoyancy of the two first airbags 201 and the two second airbags 202 is greater than the weight of the counterweight ring 206. At the same time, since the counterweight ring 206 is detachable, it can be discarded to further improve the buoyancy effect, so that rescuers can quickly rise to the surface, ensuring the rescue efficiency of the softshell suit.
[0026] Example 2:
[0027] Based on Example 1, the technical solution proposed in Example 1 is used to solve the problem that the foam material filling the main body 1 of the softshell suit in the prior art can easily lead to joint stiffness, increase the resistance of the arm-swinging action, affect the diving effect, and reduce the rescue efficiency. However, the existing softshell suits generally use front-opening zippers to achieve quick wearing and are suitable for emergency rescue response, but this design is difficult to completely seal and is prone to water leakage.
[0028] To improve the sealing effect of the softshell body 1, combined with Figure 1 and Figure 3 as well as Figure 4As shown, a connecting mechanism 3 is proposed. An installation opening is made on the softshell jacket body 1, and a zipper 301 is installed on the installation opening. A heat-pressed waterproof strip 303 is installed on the inside of the zipper 301 on the softshell jacket body 1. A water-retaining cover 302 is covered on the outside of the zipper 301 on the softshell jacket body 1. A first closing strap 304 and a second closing strap 305 are respectively provided at the hand and foot openings of the softshell jacket body 1. Both the first closing strap 304 and the second closing strap 305 are made of TPU material. By adding a heat-pressed waterproof strip 303 on the inside of the zipper 301 and covering the outside with a water-retaining cover 302, the direct contact of water flow is reduced. Since TPU material has high elasticity and sealing properties, the first closing strap 304 and the second closing strap 305 conform to the dynamic changes of the limbs and effectively fill the folds and gaps, thereby reducing water seepage. At the same time, sealing strips are provided on the inside of the neck, wrist and ankle of the softshell jacket body 1, which further improves the sealing performance of the softshell jacket body 1.
[0029] It should be noted that the terms “comprising,” “including,” or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such process, method, article, or apparatus.
[0030] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.
Claims
1. A multi-functional softshell suit for underwater rescue, comprising a softshell suit body (1), characterized in that: The softshell body (1) is provided with an adjustment mechanism (2) for easy adjustment of buoyancy by the user and a connection mechanism (3) for ensuring the sealing effect of the softshell body (1); The adjustment mechanism (2) includes a first airbag (201) installed on the arm of the softshell body (1), a second airbag (202) installed on both shoulders of the softshell body (1), a fixed shell (203) fixedly connected to one side of the softshell body (1), a high-pressure gas cylinder (204) installed inside the fixed shell (203), a through pipe fixedly communicating between the two first airbags (201) and the two second airbags (202) and the high-pressure gas cylinder (204), a through hole for fixing the adjustment switch (205) is opened on one side of the fixed shell (203), and a counterweight ring (206) is detachably installed on the waist of the softshell body (1).
2. The multifunctional softshell suit for underwater rescue according to claim 1, characterized in that: The connecting mechanism (3) includes an installation opening on the softshell jacket body (1), a zipper (301) is installed on the installation opening, a hot-pressed waterproof strip (303) is installed on the inside of the zipper (301) on the softshell jacket body (1), a water-blocking cover (302) is covered on the outer layer of the zipper (301) on the softshell jacket body (1), and a first drawstring (304) and a second drawstring (305) are respectively provided at the hand and foot openings of the softshell jacket body (1).
3. A multifunctional softshell suit for underwater rescue according to claim 2, characterized in that: Both the first sealing strip (304) and the second sealing strip (305) are made of TPU material.
4. A multifunctional softshell suit for underwater rescue according to claim 3, characterized in that: Sealing strips are provided on the inner sides of the neck, wrists and ankles of the softshell body (1).
5. A multifunctional softshell suit for underwater rescue according to claim 1, characterized in that: When the adjustment switch (205) is not turned on, the total buoyancy of the two first airbags (201) and the two second airbags (202) is equal to the weight of the counterweight ring (206). When the adjustment switch (205) is turned on, the total buoyancy of the two first airbags (201) and the two second airbags (202) is greater than the weight of the counterweight ring (206).
6. A multifunctional softshell suit for underwater rescue according to claim 1, characterized in that: The two first airbags (201) and the two second airbags (202) are flat in normal condition and only 3 mm thick. After inflation, they are elliptical and can expand to 8 cm in diameter.