Underwater transport device
The underwater parachute attached to shoes addresses the inefficacy of existing underwater movement tools by utilizing water resistance for safe mobility and transport across bodies of water, enhancing safety and rescue capabilities.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- JP · JP
- Patent Type
- Applications
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-09-04
- Publication Date
- 2026-03-16
AI Technical Summary
Existing underwater movement tools, such as fins, are ineffective for humans and pose a drowning risk during river crossings or water entries, especially for soldiers and fishermen, and there is a need for a device that can facilitate safe underwater mobility and transport of materials across bodies of water.
An underwater parachute is attached to the foot part, utilizing water resistance to facilitate movement by hinging it to a pivot point on the shoe, allowing the device to function as an underwater mobility aid.
The device enables safe underwater movement and transport of materials by leveraging water resistance, reducing the risk of drowning and enabling rescue in emergencies, particularly effective for soldiers and children.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The present invention relates to an underwater mobile device.
Background Art
[0002] Conventionally, underwater fins used in aquariums and the like are common for underwater movement tools, but human feet are not made to flutter and are not effective. It is impossible to work while wearing fins on land.
Disclosure of the Invention
Problems to be Solved by the Invention
[0003] As described above, in the prior art, neither soldiers attempting to execute a river crossing operation nor fishermen working on boats wear foot fins. In this situation, there is a risk of drowning when entering the water.
[0004] The present invention has been made in view of such points. Its purpose is to rescue human lives underwater in unexpected troubles. Moreover, even when a soldier cannot use a boat when carrying heavy loads to the opposite bank, if there is the underwater mobile device of the present invention, the materials can be effectively transported to the opposite bank.
[0005] As described above, in the prior art, when a deckhand falls into the sea, the underwater movement tool does not have foot fins, and furthermore, he is wearing shoes for land use, which are only a burden in water, so the risk of drowning is high.
[0006] The present invention has been made in view of such points, and its purpose is to save human lives even when falling into water due to a sudden accident. Even in the state of land shoes, the underwater mobile device is operative.
Means for Solving the Problems
[0007] The underwater mobile device of the present invention for achieving the above object is characterized in that an underwater parachute is attached to the foot part.
[0008] The water resistance of the movable parachute body hinged to the shoe's pivot point An underwater moving device characterized by its ability to move forward, as shown in TIFF2026048019000002.tif15168.
[0009] This underwater mobility device is an application of aircraft parachutes for underwater use, characterized by the insertion of the legs into a hole in the center of the underwater parachute. [Effects of the Invention]
[0010] As described above, in this invention, even if a person suddenly falls into the water from the ground or deck, the underwater mobility device will reliably activate and save a life. It is also extremely effective when applied to children. [Best Mode for Carrying Out the Invention]
[0011] Embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the drawings.
[0012] Figure 1 shows a rotating parachute body, where the rotating parachute body 1, which is hinged to a pivot shaft 2 on the front of the shoe, moves freely due to water resistance. A movement stopper 3 such as a belt maximizes water resistance, and the body moves forward through a kicking motion of the foot as an underwater movement device.
[0013] The dotted line 4 shows the state where the parachute folds into the shoe due to water resistance when the kicking leg's thigh is raised. The rotating parachute is U-shaped, so there is little resistance when the thigh is raised. This is the position when working on the deck.
[0014] When you slip and fall from the deck into the water, kicking underwater will cause you to bounce up, creating a parachute-like structure that maximizes water resistance. This water resistance allows you to move towards the side of the boat.
[0015] The structure of the human foot means that when you lift your thigh, the top of your foot faces downwards, resulting in less water resistance. By utilizing this difference in resistance, it becomes possible to move underwater as needed, potentially saving lives. It is effective to attach a plurality of these rotating parachutes to shoes according to the situation. In the case of children, it is a top priority to attach a large number to protect their lives.
[0016] Figure 2 shows an application of an aircraft parachute in water. Insert the foot into the hole 30 at the center of the underwater parachute 10 and fix the end of the cord 7 to the shoe and the lower part of the shoe with the detachable ring 15. When kicking the water downward with the foot 22 in the water, the underwater parachute 10 opens due to the resistance of the water, the resistance of the water becomes maximum, and the body moves forward.
[0017] Since the tip of the cord 7 of the underwater parachute body 10 is fixed with the detachable ring and the hook 15, it opens wide and the resistance of the water is large.
[0018] On the contrary, when raising the knee like the right foot 20, the underwater parachute 10 narrows due to the resistance of the water, and the resistance of the water becomes minimum. Due to this difference in water resistance between the left and right, the body can move forward in the water. When working on land or on the deck of a boat, it should be folded with the winding belt 25 so as not to interfere with the work
[0019] Figure 3 is a diagram of an underwater moving device that can be used for ordinary shoes in an emergency. The underwater parachute 10 is suspended by the cord 7 from the net-like shoe bottom 40. The heel stopper 35 is provided on the net-like shoe bottom 40 and is attached to an ordinary shoe. If the hole 30 has a rubber grommet, it will be firmly fixed to the foot.
Example
[0020] The parachute body is connected left and right and can also be in the form of tights. If the tip is in the shape under the shoes, it is effective to be able to install the device on both the left and right simultaneously in an emergency while wearing shoes. At this time, a plurality of parachute bodies are possible, and a total of six on the left and right is also possible.
Industrial Applicability
[0021] The present invention is effective when performing tasks while wearing ordinary shoes when crossing rivers or lakes during disasters or national defense missions. It is beneficial that people can be rescued even without a boat, etc., and it is effective that heavy objects can be transported to the opposite bank during river crossing operations.
Brief Description of the Drawings
[0022] [Figure 1] It is a diagram of an underwater moving device with a rotating parachute body attached to shoes. [Figure 2] It is a diagram applying an aircraft drop parachute underwater. [Figure 3] It is a diagram of an underwater moving device characterized by being compatible with ordinary shoes.
Explanation of Reference Signs
[0023] 1 Rotating parachute body 2 Support shaft 3 Movement stopper 4 Rotating parachute folded on shoes 5 Shoes 7 Cord 10 Underwater parachute 15 Detachable ring and hook 20 Right foot 22 Left foot 25 Winding belt 30 Hole 35 Heel stopper 40 Mesh shoe bottom
Claims
1. An underwater movement device that moves by utilizing the increased and decreased resistance of a movable underwater parachute.
2. An underwater mobility device that applies the technology of an aircraft parachute to underwater applications.