DOUBLE-SIDED INFLATABLE WAIST-MOUNTED FLOATING DEVICE FOR MILITARY PERSONNEL.

Abstract

The invention relates to a tactical side-pack flotation device that provides buoyancy support to military personnel during operational activities on and under water. The device comprises an outer casing (1), a buoyancy balloon (2), a CO₂-containing inflation tube (3), a detonating mechanism (4) with hydrostatic, automatic and manual options, an oral tube (5) and a quick-opening zipper system.

Description

1 Specifications Double-sided inflatable, positioned around the waist area, for military personnel. Floating Equipment Technical Area 5 The invention is for military operations conducted on or under water. personal flotation devices that provide buoyancy support to personnel during operations. This relates to their equipment and falls under IPC class B63C 9 / 1255. is being evaluated. The invention, in particular, is used by military personnel in assault vests, ballistic vests or waist belts, and 10 compact, which can be worn together, positioned on the right and left sides of the waist area. The design features a double-sided and independently inflatable side bag for buoyancy. Previous Technique Today, military personnel carry out 15 activities on or under the water. in operational activities, the weight of equipment carried by personnel and operational The loads negatively affect buoyancy, especially during an attack. The total weight of equipment such as vests, ballistic vests, and weapons, plus the amount of water personnel can wear This makes it difficult for them to stay on the surface and increases the risk of drowning. [Current] In technology, various inflatable buoyancy vests and personal 20s for military personnel. Flotation devices (PFDs) are known. However, most of these devices, restricting the personnel's job function, their ability to carry and use weapons. negatively impacting or causing integration problems with existing equipment. It includes. In addition, many of the existing flotation devices allow personnel to... It has a bulky structure that restricts mobility, especially in infiltration operations. 25 It is not suitable for low-profile tasks such as these. 2 Patent Documents Pertaining to the Previous Technique Patent number US7335078B2 titled "Tactical Flotation Support System" The document describes a self-inflating device that can be attached to the user's waist or chest area. The document describes a mechanical flotation device. The document in question is a or more inflatable balloons, manually by the user or 5 It describes a system that can be automatically inflated. However, this The system is specially designed for integration with military equipment (assault vests, ballistic vests). It does not offer a connection structure and can be directly mounted to a MOLLE / PALS system. It does not provide the possibility. Furthermore, independently on the right and left sides. It does not foresee a usable double-sided configuration. 10 Patent number US8808048B2 titled "Tactical Flotation Safety System" The document is placed inside side panels that can be integrated into a tactical vest. It describes a flotation system with inflatable balloons. The system is tactical. Inflatable balloons and compressed gas located on the side panels of the vest It includes the source. However, this system is an integral part of the tactical vest 15 It is structured and not in the form of a separate side bag. Also, a waist belt. It does not offer the possibility of independent use with a (belt) and is hydrostatic. Both automatic and manual blasting options in one device. It does not contain. Patent document number US9067658B2, titled "Inflatable Swim Vest," first 20 and stored folded in a compartment created between the second layer an inflatable balloon and a zipper that opens when the balloon is inflated. The document describes the structure of a (bursting zipper). The document explains the zipper's structure. Thanks to its weakened points, the zipper opens due to the inflation force of the balloon, and A mechanism is described by which the balloon exits the compartment. However, 25 This document pertains to a swimming vest and is intended to be fitted to the waist area of ​​military personnel. and located on the left side, which can be integrated with the MOLLE system and is attached to the waist belt. It does not describe a compact side bag structure that can also be used. Furthermore, the double It does not offer a configuration that can be inflated independently or on either side. 3 Purpose and Advantages of the Invention In light of the aforementioned technique, the technique that the invention aims to solve. The problem is; military personnel wearing assault vests, ballistic vests or waist belts. 5 Alternative attachment options compatible with both MOLLE / PALS systems and waist belts. offering, independently inflatable on the right and left sides, hydrostatic, automatic and It combines manual popping options with rapid inflation capabilities. The goal is to provide a compact flotation device. The purpose of the invention is to solve the technical problem described above by providing military personnel with a water 10 buoyancy in operational activities carried out on and under the surface The aim is to provide tactical side-pack flotation equipment that offers support. The technical advantages offered by the invention are as follows: - thanks to the compact design of the equipment (20×10×5 cm in closed position) The personnel's job function should not be restricted; the right and left flotation devices are 15. Operational flexibility is provided thanks to its ability to be used independently; - Alternative attachment options via MOLLE / PALS system and waist belt (belt). Compatibility with different task configurations; Quick Burst system Thanks to the zipper, full inflation can be achieved within 3-5 seconds; - Offering a combination of hydrostatic, automatic, and manual blasting options. 20 Adaptability to different operational scenarios; thermoplastic polyurethane thanks to the buoyancy balloon produced from the material with welded seams high durability and leakproofness; - Thanks to its PVC polyurethane coated water-repellent outer casing, it can withstand heavy-duty conditions. Resistance to seawater and humidity; 25 - personnel and equipment with a total lifting force of 300N (150N on each side). balancing the weight; 4 - personnel placing the floats under their armpits in the inflated position or release from arms includes swimming, infiltration, carrying or using weapons. This means that their activities can be carried out without movement restrictions. Industrial Applicability 5 The invention can be manufactured in the military equipment and personal flotation device industries. and can be used. The subject of the invention is tactical side-bag flotation equipment; Welded processing of thermoplastic polyurethane material, PVC Sewing and assembly processes of polyurethane-coated water-repellent fabric using CO₂ cartridges. 10 such as the integration of inflation mechanisms and the assembly of zipper systems It is capable of being manufactured using known industrial production methods. The invention has military applications. defense industry, marine equipment industry, and personal protective equipment. It is applicable in various industrial sectors. Figure Description 15 Figure 1 shows the tactical side-pack flotation equipment, the subject of the invention, in the closed position. It is a perspective view. Figure 2 shows the inflated tactical side-pack flotation equipment, which is the subject of the invention. This is a frontal view from that position. Explanation of References Ref. No. Description 1. Outer case (bag) 2 Floating balloons 3 Inflation tubes (CO₂ cartridges) 4 Detonation mechanisms Oral tube (inflation tube inserted through the mouth) 6 Belt loops 7 MOLLE system connectors Detailed Description of the Invention The invention is used in operational activities conducted by military units on water. not affecting personnel's ability to use equipment, carry and use weapons A device located on the right and left sides of the waist area, which can be used in emergencies or when needed. It is a tactical side-pack flotation device that provides swimming support to personnel. The invention concerns tactical side-pack flotation equipment for military personnel during assaults. vest, ballistic vest or waist belt (belt) on the right and left sides of the waist It is used by being worn in a way that allows it to be positioned (Figure 1). The tactical side-pack flotation device, the subject of the invention shown in Figure 1, consists of an outer casing 10 (1) and a flotation device kept folded inside this outer casing (1). It contains a balloon (2). The outer casing (1) is 20 cm in the closed position as shown in Figure 1. Measuring × 10 cm × 5 cm, it offers a compact structure. Outer casing (1), Heavy-duty, seawater and moisture resistant PVC polyurethane It is made from coated water-repellent fabric. 15 The buoyancy balloon (2) shown in Figure 2 is made of thermoplastic polyurethane material. It is produced with welded seams. The welded seam production method is flotation. the balloon (2) having high sealing and durability properties It provides. There are 20 in each of the buoyancy balloons (2) shown in Figure 1. an inflation tube (3) containing 33 grams of carbon dioxide (CO₂) gas and a There is a blasting mechanism (4). The blasting mechanism (4) is a hydrostatic blasting, an automatic blasting and a manual blasting option It includes. 6 Hydrostatic blasting is a specific type of blasting where personnel would be submerged in water if the blasting occurred. It activates automatically at the pressure and bursts the inflation tube (3). It ensures the inflation of the buoyancy balloon (2). Automatic popping, into the water It activates automatically upon contact. Manual detonation, however... It is manually activated according to the employee's own preference and needs, and is located on the right and left (5). It allows the floats to be used independently. Manual The explosion also occurs when a submerged person surfaces from the water. in case of difficulty due to equipment weight or for quick exit It is available for use. The invention, shown in Figure 2, is a device that allows inflation by mouth. It also includes an oral tube (5). The oral tube (5) is used when the inflation tube (3) is not activated. or provides backup inflation in case it is insufficient, and the same also for partial deflation of the buoyancy balloon (2) at the time It is available for use. The outer casing (1), shown in Figures 1 and 2, has a quick-opening system zipper (Quick Burst) 15 It is equipped with a quick-opening zipper system. The buoyancy balloon (2) is compact. while maintaining its structure, it also provides buoyancy during inflation. the balloon (2) inflates completely within 3 to 5 seconds and comes out of the outer shell (1) It allows it to get out. Quick-opening zipper system, buoyancy. The weakened 20 balloon is structured in such a way that it can be opened by the inflation force of the balloon (2). It has points. The tactical side-bag flotation device, the subject of the Invention shown in Figure 1, uses a MOLLE The system includes a connecting element (7) and a belt looping element (6). MOLLE system fastener (7), on assault vest or ballistic vest 25 with a design that allows for easy and quick mounting to the existing MOLLE / PALS system. It has a belt loop attachment element (6) when the duty vest is not in use. It can be used by attaching it to a belt (waistband). This alternative... Thanks to its connection structure, the equipment does not restrict the movements of personnel. It offers an ergonomic design. 7 The equipment described in the invention, shown in Figure 1, consists of one unit on each side (right and left). It is used as two tactical side bags, and each side bag weighs 150. Newton provides the buoyant force. Thus, a total of 300 Newtons of lift is provided. This lifting force is obtained from the body weight of the personnel and the weight they are carrying. It is sufficient to balance the weight of the equipment. 5 As shown in Figure 2, while in the inflated position in the water, the personnel are buoyant. They can place their balloons (2) under their armpits or release them. This allows for activities such as swimming, infiltration, carrying or using weapons. It can be carried out without any restrictions. In one application, the outer casing (1) is 10 in black or dark brown (coyote tan) color. is produced. In another application, the buoyancy balloon (2) is yellow in color and Equipped with SOLAS reflective tape or in olive green and reflective. It is produced without tape. Alternatively, the outer sheath (1) is nylon-based water repellent. It can also be produced from fabric. In another alternative application, buoyancy. balloon (2) made of polyurethane coated nylon fabric radio frequency (RF) source 15 It is produced using this method.

Claims

8 Requests 1. The invention relates to the use of assault vests, ballistic vests, or waist belts for military personnel. (belt) worn by placing it on the right and left sides of the waist area, each one providing 150 Newtons of lift and operating independently of each other. A 5-inch inflatable right side bag and a left side bag. Tactical side pack flotation equipment, - an outer casing (1), - kept folded inside the mentioned outer casing (1) buoyancy balloon (2), - the outer casing (1) mentioned, with the inflation force of the buoyancy balloon (2) 10 a quick-release zipper system that is configured to be opened easily, - which is in fluid contact with the mentioned buoyancy balloon (2) and an inflation cylinder containing compressed gas (3), - bursting the mentioned inflation tube (3) and the buoyancy balloon (2) The process of causing it to inflate involves a hydrostatic blast, an automatic blast, and a 15 a blasting mechanism which includes manual blasting options (4), - an oral tube that allows the buoyancy balloon (2) to be inflated orally. (5), - MOLLE / PALS system on assault vest or ballistic vest A MOLLE system connector configured for assembly (7), 20 - a belt designed for use by attaching it to a waist belt (waistband) belt looping element (6), It is characterized by its inclusion.

2. According to Claim 1, the dimensions in the closed position will be 20 cm × 10 cm × 5 cm. It is characterized by an outer sheath structured as follows (1). 25 3. According to Claim 1, resistant to harsh duty conditions, seawater and humidity. Characterized by an outer cover (1) made of PVC polyurethane coated water repellent fabric. is being done.

4. According to Claim 1, manufactured from thermoplastic polyurethane material with welded seams. It is characterized by a buoyancy balloon (2). 30 9 5. According to Claim 1, to contain 33 grams of carbon dioxide (CO₂) gas. It is characterized by the structured inflation tube (3).

6. According to claim 1, the buoyancy balloon (2) must be fully inflated within 3 to 5 seconds. structured in such a way as to allow it to swell and come out of the outer sheath (1) 5 with case (1) containing quick-release system zipper with weakened points It is characterized by...

7. According to Claim 1, the right side bag and the left side bag are independent of each other. manual popping configured to allow for inflation It is characterized by its blasting mechanism (4).

8. According to Claim 1, in the inflated position, the item can be placed under the armpit of personnel or 10 with a buoyancy balloon (2) which is structured in such a way that it can be released It is characterized by...

9. According to Claim 1, the exterior produced in black or dark brown (coyote tan) color. It is characterized by its sheath (1).

10. In accordance with Claim 1, yellow and fitted with SOLAS reflective tape or olive 15 The buoyancy balloon (2) is produced in green color and without reflective tape. It is characterized by...

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