An inflatable water tank

Abstract

This utility model discloses an inflatable water tank, solving the technical problems of existing water tanks being unstable when placed on slopes and occupying a large amount of space when stored. This utility model includes a support mechanism connected to an external helicopter or drone, an inflatable water tank body housed within the support mechanism for holding water, and an auxiliary mechanism located within the support mechanism and below the inflatable water tank body for assisting in supporting the inflatable water tank body to stand upright on an external slope. After water is collected from a water source, when personnel remove this utility model from the external helicopter or drone, the inflatable pad at the bottom of the inflatable water tank body provides auxiliary support, improving the overall stability of this utility model when placed on a slope. Compared to existing water tanks, this utility model has higher stability when placed on slopes. When stored in a warehouse, after the internal gas is vented, the overall volume of this utility model is reduced, minimizing space occupation.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of fire protection equipment technology, specifically relating to an inflatable water tank. Background Technology

[0002] In forest or outdoor fires, where the fire source is sometimes far away and the road conditions between the fire site and the water source are good, water tankers can be used to transport water to the fire site for firefighting. However, in most cases, the road conditions between the forest and the water source are poor, and water can only be carried to the forest fire site by manpower. The amount of water carried by manpower each time is limited, and the round trip takes a long time, which is tiring for the personnel and results in low firefighting efficiency.

[0003] To address the issue of forest fires occurring far from water sources and in poor road conditions, requiring manual water delivery for firefighting, current technology involves helicopters or drones hovering above water sources, filling water tanks, and then flying to the fire area. Ground personnel then retrieve the water tanks from the helicopters or drones to collect water for firefighting. However, this method has several drawbacks: first, forest fire sites are often on slopes, making it easy for water tanks to become unstable when placed on the slope; second, the existing water tanks are relatively large, taking up considerable space when stored in warehouses. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The technical problem to be solved by this utility model is to provide an inflatable water tank that solves the technical problems of existing water tanks being unstable when placed on slopes and occupying a large space when stored.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution adopted by this utility model is as follows:

[0006] An inflatable water tank includes a support mechanism connected to an external helicopter or drone, an inflatable water tank body disposed within the support mechanism for holding water, and an auxiliary mechanism disposed within the support mechanism and located below the inflatable water tank body for assisting in supporting the inflatable water tank body to stand on an external slope; the inflatable water tank body has a water-containing cavity and a first inflation cavity, and the inflatable water tank body is sealed with a first inflation valve and a first exhaust valve that communicate with the first inflation cavity.

[0007] Furthermore, the auxiliary mechanism includes an inflatable cushion located within the support mechanism. The bottom surface of the inflatable cushion is inclined, and the top surface of the inflatable cushion is horizontal and fits against the bottom of the inflatable water tank body.

[0008] Furthermore, the inflatable pad has a second inflation chamber, and the inflatable pad has a second inflation valve and a second exhaust valve that are connected to the second inflation chamber.

[0009] Furthermore, the support mechanism includes a first support ring located on the top outer wall of the inflatable water tank body and connected to an external helicopter or drone, a second support ring located on the bottom outer wall of the inflatable water tank body and connected to the first support ring, a third support ring located at the bottom of the inflatable water tank body and connected to the second support ring, and a support ramp located at the bottom of the inflatable pad and connected to the second support ring.

[0010] Furthermore, a number of first iron chains circumferentially distributed on the outer wall of the inflatable water tank body are connected between the first support ring and the second support ring; a number of second iron chains distributed on the bottom of the inflatable water tank body are connected between the second support ring and the third support ring; and a number of third iron chains distributed on the outer wall of the inflatable pad are connected between the second support ring and the outer edge of the support inclined plate.

[0011] Furthermore, the outer wall of the inflatable water tank is provided with several first telescopic sleeves that correspond one-to-one with the first iron chain, and the first iron chain is fitted inside the first telescopic sleeve; the outer wall of the inflatable pad is provided with several second telescopic sleeves that correspond one-to-one with the third iron chain, and the third iron chain is fitted inside the second telescopic sleeves.

[0012] Furthermore, the first support ring has several mounting blocks that connect to external helicopters or drones.

[0013] Furthermore, several gripping teeth are distributed at the bottom of the supporting inclined plate.

[0014] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects:

[0015] This utility model has a simple structure, a scientific and reasonable design, and is easy to use. After inflation, it can be used to collect water from water sources. After collecting water from water sources, it can be transported to forest fire sites by helicopters or drones. When personnel unload the utility model from the helicopters or drones, the inflation pad at the bottom of the inflatable water tank provides auxiliary support, improving the stability of the utility model when placed on a slope. Compared with existing water tanks, this utility model has higher stability when placed on a slope. When stored in a warehouse, the overall volume is reduced after the internal gas is vented, thus reducing space occupation. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model.

[0017] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional view of the present invention.

[0018] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional view of the inflatable water tank body located within the support mechanism.

[0019] Figure 4This is a schematic diagram showing the second iron chain distributed at the bottom of the inflatable water tank.

[0020] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram showing the exterior of the inflatable water tank located within the support mechanism.

[0021] Figure 6 This is a top view of the inflatable water tank body located within the support mechanism.

[0022] The names corresponding to the reference numerals in the attached figures are as follows:

[0023] 1-Inflatable water tank body, 2-Water holding chamber, 3-First inflation chamber, 4-First inflation valve, 5-First exhaust valve, 6-Inflatable cushion, 7-Second inflation chamber, 8-Second inflation valve, 9-Second exhaust valve, 10-First support ring, 11-Second support ring, 12-Third support ring, 13-Supporting inclined plate, 14-First iron chain, 15-Second iron chain, 16-Third iron chain, 17-First telescopic bag, 18-Second telescopic bag, 19-Hanging block, 20-Grip teeth. Detailed Implementation

[0024] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this utility model clearer, the present utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. 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 without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this utility model.

[0025] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that the terms "center," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship, are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings and are only for the convenience of describing this utility model 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. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model. Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," and "third" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0026] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "joining" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; of course, they can also refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; furthermore, they can refer to a direct connection, an indirect connection through an intermediate medium, or a connection within two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.

[0027] like Figure 1-6 As shown, the inflatable water tank provided by this utility model solves the technical problems of existing water tanks being unstable when placed on slopes and occupying a large space when stored.

[0028] This utility model has a simple structure, a scientific and reasonable design, and is easy to use. After inflation, it can be used to collect water from water sources. After collecting water from water sources, it can be transported to forest fire sites by helicopters or drones. When personnel unload the utility model from the helicopters or drones, the inflation pad at the bottom of the inflatable water tank provides auxiliary support, improving the stability of the utility model when placed on a slope. Compared with existing water tanks, this utility model has higher stability when placed on a slope. When stored in a warehouse, the overall volume is reduced after the internal gas is vented, thus reducing space occupation.

[0029] This utility model includes a support mechanism connected to an external helicopter or drone, an inflatable water tank body 1 housed within the support mechanism for holding water, and an auxiliary mechanism located within the support mechanism and below the inflatable water tank body 1 for assisting in supporting the inflatable water tank body 1 to stand on an external slope; the inflatable water tank body 1 has a water-containing cavity 2 and a first inflation cavity 3, and the inflatable water tank body 1 is sealed with a first inflation valve 4 and a first exhaust valve 5 that are connected to the first inflation cavity 3.

[0030] When this utility model is used, an external air pump is used to inflate the first air chamber 3 through the first air valve 4, and then an external water pump is used to pump water from the water source into the water chamber 2. An external helicopter or drone transports the utility model to the forest fire site through a support mechanism. After the firefighters at the forest fire site take the utility model from the external helicopter or drone, they draw water from the water chamber 2 to extinguish the fire.

[0031] When firefighters at a forest fire site retrieve this utility model from an external helicopter or drone, the auxiliary mechanism provides additional support to the inflatable water tank body 1 to improve the stability of the inflatable water tank body 1 when placed on a slope.

[0032] The auxiliary mechanism of this utility model includes an inflatable cushion 6 disposed within a support mechanism. The bottom surface of the inflatable cushion 6 is inclined, while the top surface of the inflatable cushion 6 is horizontal and fits against the bottom of the inflatable water tank body 1. The inclined bottom surface of the inflatable cushion 6 improves the fit between the bottom surface of the inflatable cushion 6 and the slope surface, which helps to improve the stability of the inflatable cushion 6 when placed on the slope, thereby improving the stability of the inflatable water tank body 1 when placed on the slope.

[0033] The inflatable pad 6 of this utility model has a second inflation chamber 7, and the inflatable pad 6 is provided with a second inflation valve 8 and a second exhaust valve 9 that are connected to the second inflation chamber 7.

[0034] In use, water from a water source is added to the inflatable water tank body 1, and the device is then attached to an external helicopter or drone. An external air pump then inflates the air cushion 6, causing it to expand. This expansion provides additional support to the inflatable water tank body 1 when the device is placed on a slope. The external air pump inflates the second inflation chamber 7 through the second inflation valve 8, causing the air cushion 6 to expand.

[0035] When storing this utility model in a warehouse, open the first exhaust valve 5 to vent the air inside the inflatable water tank body 1, and open the second exhaust valve 9 to vent the air inside the inflatable pad 6, thereby reducing the overall volume of this utility model and thus reducing space occupation.

[0036] The support mechanism of this utility model includes a first support ring 10 disposed on the top outer wall of the inflatable water tank body 1 and connected to an external helicopter or drone, a second support ring 11 disposed on the bottom outer wall of the inflatable water tank body 1 and connected to the first support ring 10, a third support ring 12 disposed on the bottom of the inflatable water tank body 1 and connected to the second support ring 11, and a support inclined plate 13 disposed on the bottom of the inflatable pad 6 and connected to the second support ring 11.

[0037] A number of first iron chains 14 are connected between the first support ring 10 and the second support ring 11, which are circumferentially distributed on the outer wall of the inflatable water tank body 1. A number of second iron chains 15 are connected between the second support ring 11 and the third support ring 12, which are distributed at the bottom of the inflatable water tank body 1. A number of third iron chains 16 are connected between the second support ring 11 and the outer edge of the support inclined plate 13, which are distributed on the outer wall of the inflatable pad 6.

[0038] The first support ring 10, the second support ring 11, the first iron chain 14, the third support ring 12, and the second iron chain 15 interact to restrict the inflatable water tank body 1 around its perimeter and bear the load of the inflatable water tank body 1, which is beneficial for external helicopters or drones to transport the inflatable water tank body 1. The second support ring 11, the support ramp 13, and the third iron chain 16 interact to restrict the inflatable pad 6 around its perimeter, so that the inflatable pad 6 is confined to the bottom of the inflatable water tank body 1, which is beneficial for the inflatable pad 6 to provide auxiliary support for the inflatable water tank body 1 when it is placed on a slope.

[0039] The support ramp 13 is used to prevent the inflatable pad 6 from directly contacting hard objects on the ramp, thus protecting the inflatable pad 6.

[0040] The outer wall of the inflatable water tank body 1 of this utility model is provided with a plurality of first telescopic sleeves 17 corresponding one-to-one with the first iron chain 14, and the first iron chain 14 is fitted inside the first telescopic sleeves 17; the outer wall of the inflatable cushion 6 is provided with a plurality of second telescopic sleeves 18 corresponding one-to-one with the third iron chain 16, and the third iron chain 16 is fitted inside the second telescopic sleeves 18.

[0041] The first iron chain 14 is fitted inside the first telescopic sleeve 17, and the third iron chain 16 is fitted inside the second telescopic sleeve 18. In this way, the inflatable water tank body 1 and the inflatable cushion 6 are stably confined within the support mechanism. When the entire utility model is transported by an external helicopter or drone, it can prevent the inflatable water tank body 1 and the inflatable cushion 6 from shaking within the support mechanism, thus affecting the stability of the external helicopter or drone transport process.

[0042] The first support ring 10 has several mounting blocks 19 distributed on it, which are connected to external helicopters or drones. The entire utility model is attached to an external helicopter or drone via the mounting blocks 19.

[0043] The bottom of the support ramp 13 has several gripping teeth 20, which can increase the frictional resistance of the support ramp 13 and help the support ramp 13 to be placed stably on the slope.

[0044] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are merely preferred embodiments of this utility model used to illustrate the technical solutions of this utility model, and are not intended to limit it, nor are they intended to limit the patent scope of this utility model. Although this utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent substitutions can be made to some or all of the technical features therein. These modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model. That is to say, any changes or refinements made to the main design concept and spirit of this utility model that are not of substantial significance, but whose technical problems are still consistent with those of this utility model, should be included within the protection scope of this utility model. In addition, the direct or indirect application of the technical solutions of this utility model to other related technical fields are similarly included within the patent protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. An inflatable water tank, characterized in that, It includes a support mechanism connected to an external helicopter or drone, an inflatable water tank body (1) located in the support mechanism for holding water, and an auxiliary mechanism located in the support mechanism and below the inflatable water tank body (1) for assisting in supporting the inflatable water tank body (1) to stand on an external slope; the inflatable water tank body (1) has a water-containing cavity (2) and a first inflation cavity (3), and the inflatable water tank body (1) is sealed with a first inflation valve (4) and a first exhaust valve (5) connected to the first inflation cavity (3).

2. An inflatable water tank according to claim 1, characterized in that, The auxiliary mechanism includes an inflatable pad (6) located within the support mechanism. The bottom surface of the inflatable pad (6) is inclined, and the top surface of the inflatable pad (6) is horizontal and fits against the bottom of the inflatable water tank body (1).

3. An inflatable water tank according to claim 2, characterized in that, The air cushion (6) has a second air chamber (7) and a second air valve (8) connected to the second air chamber (7).

4. An inflatable water tank according to claim 2, characterized in that, The support mechanism includes a first support ring (10) located on the top outer wall of the inflatable water tank body (1) and connected to an external helicopter or drone, a second support ring (11) located on the bottom outer wall of the inflatable water tank body (1) and connected to the first support ring (10), a third support ring (12) located at the bottom of the inflatable water tank body (1) and connected to the second support ring (11), and a support ramp (13) located at the bottom of the inflatable pad (6) and connected to the second support ring (11).

5. An inflatable water tank according to claim 4, characterized in that, A number of first iron chains (14) are connected between the first support ring (10) and the second support ring (11) and are distributed circumferentially on the outer wall of the inflatable water tank body (1). A number of second iron chains (15) are connected between the second support ring (11) and the third support ring (12) and are distributed at the bottom of the inflatable water tank body (1). A number of third iron chains (16) are connected between the outer edge of the second support ring (11) and the support inclined plate (13) and are distributed on the outer wall of the inflatable pad (6).

6. An inflatable water tank according to claim 5, characterized in that, The outer wall of the inflatable water tank body (1) is provided with several first telescopic sleeves (17) that correspond one-to-one with the first iron chain (14), and the first iron chain (14) is fitted inside the first telescopic sleeves (17); the outer wall of the inflatable pad (6) is provided with several second telescopic sleeves (18) that correspond one-to-one with the third iron chain (16), and the third iron chain (16) is fitted inside the second telescopic sleeves (18).

7. An inflatable water tank according to claim 4, characterized in that, The first support ring (10) has several mounting blocks (19) that are connected to external helicopters or drones.

8. An inflatable water tank according to claim 4, characterized in that, The bottom of the supporting inclined plate (13) has several gripping teeth (20).

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