A rescue device

Abstract

A rescue device comprises a main body of the rescue device and a rescue rope. The rescue device is equipped with a power source (3). At least one light guide (5) is arranged on the outer surface of the rescue device.

Description

(19) State Intellectual Property Office (12) Invention Patent Application (10) Application Publication Number (43) Application Publication Date (21) Application Number 202480067966.9 (22) Application Date 2024.10.16 (30) Priority Data PUV2023-41407 2023.10.23 CZ (85) PCT International Application Entering National Phase Date 2026.04.23 (86) PCT International Application Application Data PCT / CZ2024 / 000029 2024.10.16 (87) PCT International Application Publication Data WO2025 / 087468 EN 2025.05.01 (71) Applicant A-Gear LLC Address Czech Republic (72) Inventor M. Hanousch (74) Patent Agency China Council for the Promotion of International Trade Patent & Trademark Office Co., Ltd. 11038 Patent Attorney Wang Chu (51) Int.Cl. B63C 9 / 20 (2006.01) B63C 9 / 26 (2006.01) (54) Invention Title: Rescue Device (57) Abstract: A rescue device includes a main body of the rescue device and a rescue rope. The rescue device is equipped with a power source (3). At least one optical guide (5) is disposed on the outer surface of the rescue device. Claims: 1 page Description: 4 pages Drawings: 4 pages CN 122161755 A 2026.06.05 CN 1 22 16 17 55 A 1. A rescue device, including a main body of the rescue device and a rescue rope, characterized in that the rescue device is equipped with a power source (3), and at least one optical guide (5) is disposed on the outer surface of the rescue device. 2. The rescue device as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that the light guide (5) is provided with a transparent cover (6), the transparent cover being provided with an attachment strip (7), the light guide (5) being fixed by means of the attachment strip by sewing it into a seam on the outer surface of the body (1) of the rescue device. 3. The rescue device as claimed in claims 1 and 2, characterized in that the light guide (5) is fixed to the rescue device in a continuous spiral manner. 4. The rescue device as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that the body (1) of the rescue device is provided with a handle (8). 5. The rescue device as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that the body (1) of the rescue device is provided with at least one opening (9) for allowing water to enter the power source (3). 6. The rescue device as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that the rescue rope (2) is provided with a light guide (18) disposed along at least a portion of its length. 7. The rescue device as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that the power source (3) is located in a foam shell (17) within the rescue device. 8. The rescue device as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that the power source (3) is provided with a liquid sensor (15) and an impact sensor (16).9. The rescue device as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that the rescue device is a rescue bag (10) or a life ring (11). Claims 1 / 1 page 2 CN 122161755 A Rescue Device Technical Field

[0001] This technical solution relates to a rescue device, particularly a rescue bag, life ring or rescue ring for rescuing people who have fallen into the water, especially at sea, but also for people located in hard-to-reach areas, such as in the snow on a mountain, and especially in the case of poor visibility, especially in the dark. Background Art

[0002] Currently, the efforts of rescue units are to bring people in distress (especially at sea) into direct contact with rescuers, and for this purpose a series of support tools are used. One such tool is a rescue bag with a rope, the effort of which is to bring the rescue bag to the vicinity of the distressed person in a hard-to-reach place, the rescue bag having a rope, one end of which is properly tied to a rescue boat or helicopter so that the distressed person can be brought to the rescue boat by the rope.

[0003] In the case of lifebuoys or rescue rings, the procedure is similar. The lifebuoy or rescue ring is strapped to the rescue vessel, allowing the person in distress to grab onto these devices via ropes, or to wrap the device around their chest before being pulled onto the rescue vessel or helicopter.

[0004] This is not an easy task, especially in rough seas. Although the person in distress may be relatively close to the rescue vessel, the frequent high waves can cause them to lose visual contact, which is difficult to regain and makes it hard to deliver rescue bags or other rescue measures. It should be considered that rescue vessels cannot turn in small radii and perform similar maneuvers. However, it is also not recommended that rescue vessels approach people in danger too closely to avoid injuring them in rough seas, as the person in distress may lose visual contact with the rescue device and may find it difficult to locate it again.

[0005] In poor visibility conditions, especially in darkness, the difficulties are even more complex. Even if the rescue device is relatively close to the person in distress, it is extremely difficult to find the rescue bag with rope or other rescue equipment provided by the rescue boat. Summary of the Invention

[0006] The present invention solves the problems mentioned in the background art. The subject of this technical solution is that the rescue device is equipped with a power source, and at least one light guide is disposed on its outer surface. The rescue device includes a rescue device body and a rescue rope.

[0007] The light guide may be provided with a transparent cover, which has an attachment strip. The light guide is fixed by means of the attachment strip by sewing it to a seam on the outer surface of the rescue device body. The light guide may be attached to the rescue device in a continuous spiral manner.

[0008] The rescue device body preferably has a handle and at least one opening for allowing water to enter the energy source.

[0009] The rescue rope may be provided with a rope light guide for at least a portion of its length.

[0010] The power source may be stored in the foam housing of the rescue device and may be equipped with both a liquid sensor and an impact sensor.

[0011] The rescue device may be a rescue bag or a life ring.

[0012] The rescue device according to the technical solution of the invention significantly improves the orientation guidance for people in distress (especially at sea or in snow) under low light conditions (especially in darkness, as described in the instruction manual 1 / 4 page 3 CN 122161755 A), so that they can obtain rescue bags, life rings or rescue rings more easily and quickly.

[0013] Accelerating rescue operations under low light conditions will limit adverse consequences or dangerous situations, and may even prevent some.

[0014] The technical solution is further explained with reference to the embodiments shown in the accompanying drawings, in which:

[0015] FIG1 shows an isometric view of one embodiment of the rescue device in the form of a rescue bag,

[0016] FIG2 shows another embodiment of the rescue device in the form of a rescue bag,

[0017] FIG3 shows a third variant of the rescue device in the form of a rescue bag,

[0018] FIG4 shows a rescue device in the form of a rescue bag with an open throat for a rescue rope,

[0019] FIG5 shows a rescue device in the form of a rescue ring,

[0020] FIG6 shows another variant of the rescue device in the form of a rescue ring,

[0021] FIG7 shows a partial sectional view of the rescue device, showing the arrangement of the knot and power source in the rescue device,

[0022] FIG8 shows a partial sectional view of the attachment of the light guide in the seam of the rescue device. Detailed Description

[0023] The technical solution relates to a rescue device, particularly for rescuing people at sea or other waters, but it can also be used to rescue people in distress in other dangerous areas, such as in mountainous areas, in situations with limited visibility, or under other difficult conditions.

[0024] The simplest method for rescuers is to provide rescue ropes, rescue rings, or lifebuoys to people in distress in dangerous areas of water or mountains so that they can reach a safe location, such as from the water to a boat or rescue helicopter.

[0025] Example 1

[0026] Embodiment 1 of the present technical solution is based on a rescue device, which is a rescue bag 10, as can be seen in Figures 1 to 4.

[0027] The rescue device consists of a rescue bag 10 made of textiles, which may have a waterproof layer, in which a rescue rope 2 is stored, and a power source 3 is provided, which supplies power to at least one light guide 5 disposed on the outer surface 4 of the rescue bag 10.

[0028] The light guide 5 is provided with a translucent or transparent cover 6, as schematically shown in Figure 8, which is made in a sleeve shape and minimizes the light transmission from the light guide 5.The transparent cover 6 allows the color of the output light of the light guide to be changed according to the selected color of the transparent cover 6. The transparent cover 6 is provided with an attachment strip 7, which allows the light guide 5 to be continuously attached to the outer surface 4 of the rescue bag 10. The attachment can be achieved by sewing, through the seam 14 to the seam of the body 1 of the rescue device; however, it can also be achieved by other means, such as using Velcro or rivets and buttons.

[0029] The light guide 5 is preferably fixed on the continuous spiral portion of the rescue bag 10, as shown in Figures 1 and 2, or on the longitudinal spiral portion, as shown in Figure 3. To increase the intensity of the light effect, more than one light guide 5 can be provided for the rescue bag 10.

[0030] The body 1 of the rescue bag 10 is preferably formed in the form of two truncated conical shapes in a folded manner, with the larger base of each truncated conical shape adjacent to each other. After the rescue rope 2 is filled, the upper part of the main body 1 of the rescue device is closed with a clamp 19 or another device (e.g., a strap with rivets and buttons). In the open form, as shown in FIG4, the upper part of the main body 1 of the rescue bag is further expanded, which helps to fold the rescue rope 2 into the rescue bag 10 even if the rescue operation must be repeated, and also facilitates the discharge of the rescue rope 2 from the main body 1 of the rescue device when actually used for a given purpose.

[0031] The main body 1 of the rescue bag 10 has a handle 8 at one end along the longitudinal axis of the rescue bag 10, through which the person in distress can easily grasp the rescue system. At the other end along the longitudinal axis of the rescue bag 10, a cap 13 is provided, which, when opened by the crew of the rescue vessel, allows the rescue rope 2 to be attached to the rescue vessel via a loop 12 and the rescue bag 10 to be thrown as close as possible to the person in distress.

[0032] The main body 1 of the rescue bag 10 has a power source 3 for the light guide 5 internally, wherein an opening 9 is made in the main body 1 of the rescue bag 10 at the attachment position of the power source 3, the opening 9 allowing water to enter the liquid sensor 15 of the power source 3 so as to activate the power source 3 to start emitting light. In addition to the liquid sensor 15, the power source 3 is also provided with an impact sensor 16, the impact sensor 16 ensuring that the power source 3 is activated upon impact with water or snow.

[0033] The power source 3 of the rescue device is stored in a foam shell 17, the foam used to make the foam shell 17 is closed-cell foam. The foam shell 17 protects the power source 3 from impact and ensures the non-sinkability of the rescue bag 10.

[0034] In order to improve the sense of direction for the person in distress not only under adverse conditions, it is advantageous to use not only the light guide 5 provided on the main body 1 of the rescue bag 10, but also another light guide 18 provided along a portion of the length of the rescue rope 2.

[0035] When the crew of a ship discovers a person in distress near the ship, they open the cover 13 of the rescue bag 10, secure the loop 12 at the end of the rescue rope 2 to the ship, and throw the rescue bag 10 with the rescue rope 2 into the water near the person in distress. Upon impact on the water surface, the impact sensor 16 activates the circuit of the light guide 5, which begins to emit light or flash, making it easier for the person in distress to find the rescue bag. At the same time, water reaches the liquid sensor 15 of the power supply 3 of the light guide 5 through the opening 9 and the hole around the handle 8, thus doubly securing the activation of the light guide 5 and making it easier for the person in distress to find the handle 8 for self-rescue, even under adverse lighting conditions. The liquid sensor 15 must be able to react to both fresh and salt water.

[0036] Example 2

[0037] Example 2 according to the present technical solution is based on a rescue device, which is a lifebuoy 11 or rescue ring, as shown in Figures 5 and 6.

[0038] The rescue device consists of a lifebuoy 11, the main body of which is made of a textile tube, which may be equipped with a waterproof layer and filled with closed-cell foam or inflatable tube or other devices to ensure that the lifebuoy 11 remains permanently afloat. The main body of the lifebuoy 11 is provided with an internal power source 3, which supplies power to at least one light guide 5 disposed on the outer surface 4 of the lifebuoy 11.

[0039] The light guide 5 is equipped with a translucent or transparent cover 6, which is sleeve-shaped and minimizes the light transmission from the light guide 5. The transparent cover 6 allows the output light to be dyed in different colors. The transparent cover 6 is equipped with an attachment strip 7, which allows the light guide 5 with the transparent cover 6 to be continuously attached to the outer surface 4 of the lifebuoy 11. Attachment can be achieved by sewing the attachment strip 7 into the seam of the main body 1 of the rescue device, as shown in FIG8, or by means of Velcro or rivets, or by other similar means.

[0040] In order to improve the sense of direction for the person in distress not only under adverse conditions, it is advantageous to use not only the light guide 5 provided on the main body 1 of the rescue bag 10, but also another light guide 18 provided along a portion of the length of the rescue rope 2.

[0041] Advantageously, the main body 1 of the lifebuoy 11 is formed in a ring or near-ring shape, which facilitates the placement of the main body 1 over the head of the person in distress when the rescue device is large, so that the lifebuoy 11 reaches under the arm of the person being rescued, making it easy to pull the person onto the rescue boat. The main body 1 of the lifebuoy 11 is provided with a handle 8 at one end in the longitudinal direction, by which the person in distress can easily grasp the rescue system if he cannot place the lifebuoy 11 over his head and under his arm.

[0042] The body 1 of the lifebuoy 11 is provided with an internal power source 3 for the light guide 5, wherein an opening 9 is made in the body 1 of the lifebuoy 11 at the attachment point of the power source 3, which allows water to enter the power source 3 and activate the liquid sensor 15 of the power source 3 to begin emitting light if the impact sensor 16 has not yet activated the activity of the light guide 5. The liquid sensor 15 must be able to react to both fresh and saltwater. Advantageously, the light guide 5 is provided not only on the body 1 of the rescue bag 10, but also on a portion of the length of the rescue rope 2. Industrial Applicability

[0043] This technical solution can be used, particularly for rescuing people in distress on water, especially at sea, but also for rescuing people in inaccessible areas (e.g., in snow in the mountains), especially in conditions of poor visibility, especially in darkness.

[0044] List of reference numerals

[0045] 1-Main body of the rescue device

[0046] 2-Rescue rope

[0047] 3-Power supply

[0048] 4-Outer surface

[0049] 5-Light guide

[0050] 6-Transparent cover

[0051] 7-Attachment strip

[0052] 8-Handle

[0053] 9-Opening

[0054] 10-Rescue bag

[0055] 11-Life ring

[0056] 12-Loop

[0057] 13-Cover

[0058] 14-Sewing

[0059] 15-Liquid sensor

[0060] 16-Impact sensor

[0061] 17-Foam shell

[0062] 18-Rescue rope light guide

[0063] 19-Clamping instruction manual 4 / 4 page 6 CN 122161755 A Figure 1 Figure 2 Appendix 1 / 4 of the instruction manual Page 7 CN 122161755 A Figure 3 Figure 4 Appendix 2 / 4 of the instruction manual Page 8 CN 122161755 A Figure 5 Figure 6 Appendix 3 / 4 of the instruction manual Page 9 CN 122161755 A Figure 7 Figure 8 Appendix 4 / 4 of the instruction manual Page 10 CN 122161755 A.

Claims

1. A rescue device, comprising a main body of the rescue device and a rescue rope, characterized in that, The rescue device is equipped with a power supply (3), and at least one optical guide (5) is disposed on the outer surface of the rescue device.

2. The rescue device as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The light guide (5) is provided with a transparent cover (6), which is provided with an attachment strip (7). The light guide (5) is fixed by means of the attachment strip by sewing it into the seam on the outer surface of the body (1) of the rescue device.

3. The rescue device as described in claims 1 and 2, characterized in that, The optical guide (5) is fixed to the rescue device in a continuous spiral manner.

4. The rescue device as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The main body (1) of the rescue device is equipped with a handle (8).

5. The rescue device as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The main body (1) of the rescue device is provided with at least one opening (9) for allowing water to enter the power source (3).

6. The rescue device as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The rescue rope (2) is equipped with an optical guide (18) that is set along at least a portion of its length.

7. The rescue device as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The power source (3) is located in the foam shell (17) inside the rescue device.

8. The rescue device as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The power supply (3) is equipped with a liquid sensor (15) and an impact sensor (16).

9. The rescue device as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The rescue device is a rescue bag (10) or a life ring (11).

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