Life jacket for fishing

Abstract

A life jacket for fishing according to the present invention is worn on the body of a user wearing waders and a fishing vest, and comprises: a wearable cover comprising a pair of side-worn portions, formed to surround both sides of the user's body, and a back-worn portion, formed to connect the pair of side-worn portions to each other and surround the back of the user's body; a lifebuoy provided in a compressed state on the inside of the wearable cover and having therein a gas injection space into which a gas is injected, wherein the lifebuoy expands to surround the user's body and provide buoyancy when a gas is injected into the gas injection space; and a gas injection unit that is operated by the user to inject the gas into the gas injection space.

Description

Fishing life jacket

[0001] The present invention relates to a life jacket for fishing, and more particularly, to a life jacket for fishing specialized for clothing worn during fishing activities.

[0002] Unlike sitting (stationary) fishing, in walking fishing, waterproof fishing clothing called waders is worn to stay in the water for a long time or to cross shallow water.

[0003] Also, due to the nature of walking fishing that requires constant movement, you have to carry all kinds of tackle (bait / tools) yourself, and you also have to wear a fishing vest with many pockets along with waders.

[0004] However, anglers who engage in walk-in fishing, such as by wading or crossing rivers, face the challenge of wearing life jackets while fishing, regardless of whether they are domestic or international, despite the ever-present risk of water accidents. This is because there are no life jackets that can be used while wearing waders or fishing vests.

[0005] Existing life jackets are buoyant and are mainly used for fishing on board or marine activities. However, they are generally difficult to wear with fishing jackets and have the disadvantage of limiting activity.

[0006] Additionally, conventional life jackets can be uncomfortable when worn with waders, and when water seeps into the waders and they become submerged, their weight increases to about half of the angler's body weight.

[0007] This makes survival activities difficult and can be fatal in fast-flowing rivers or oceans.

[0008] In addition, existing life jackets must be worn over fishing vests, which covers the pockets of the fishing vest and reduces mobility.

[0009] Additionally, when a bulky life jacket is worn inside a fishing jacket, there is a problem of sweating and reduced mobility because the size of the jacket is not designed to take into account the volume of the life jacket.

[0010] Therefore, a method to solve these problems is required.

[0011] The present invention is an invention devised to solve the problems of the above-described prior art, and has the purpose of providing a new life jacket that is in harmony with waders and fishing vests and can provide a safe and convenient fishing experience to the user.

[0012] The tasks of the present invention are not limited to the tasks mentioned above, and other tasks not mentioned will be clearly understood by those skilled in the art from the description below.

[0013] In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides a fishing life jacket that is worn on the body of a user wearing waders and a fishing vest, and includes a wearing cover including a pair of side wearing parts formed to surround both sides of the user's body, a back wearing part that connects the pair of side wearing parts to each other and is formed to surround the back of the user's body, a life tube that is provided in a compressed state on the inside of the wearing cover and has a gas injection space formed therein into which gas is injected, and thus expands to surround the user's body and provides buoyancy when gas is injected into the gas injection space, and a gas injection unit that injects gas into the gas injection space according to the user's operation.

[0014] At this time, the lower end of the life tube may be positioned lower than the upper end of the wader when the life tube is inflated by the gas injection unit.

[0015] In addition, the life tube is provided on the inside of the wearable cover in a folded state while in a compressed state, and when inflated by the gas injection unit, it can be expanded to protrude forward of the wearable cover and wrap around the front of the user's body.

[0016] And the present invention may further include a back fixing means for connecting and fixing the back wearing portion and the back upper portion of the fishing vest to each other.

[0017] In addition, the present invention may further include a side fixing means for connecting and fixing the side wearing portion and the lower part of the circumference of the arm passage hole formed in the fishing vest.

[0018] In addition, the present invention may further include a pair of front fixing means that extend from each side of the life tube and are fastened to each other in a form that wraps around the front of the user's body, and are formed to have elasticity.

[0019] Additionally, the present invention may further include a cushion having cushioning properties, which is provided on the side wearing part.

[0020] Meanwhile, the above gas injection unit may be provided on each of the pair of side-mounted parts.

[0021] And the above-mentioned wearing cover may include an outer shell formed to cover the outer side of the life tube, and an inner shell formed to cover the inner side of the life tube, the upper part of which is connected to the outer shell.

[0022] In addition, the present invention may further include a support frame formed so that a portion of the upper part is formed so as to be connectable to the wearable cover, a portion of the lower part is formed so as to be connectable to a belt worn around the user's waist, and has a rigidity greater than a preset value.

[0023] The fishing life jacket of the present invention, which is designed to solve the above-mentioned problem, is formed in a form that wraps around both sides and the back of the user's body, so that it can be comfortably worn in harmony with the waders and fishing vest worn by the user, and has the advantage of allowing free movement even during fishing activities.

[0024] In addition, since the present invention has a shape that does not cover the pockets of the fishing vest, it can enable the user to easily take out necessary tools while fishing.

[0025] And the present invention can ensure safety by expanding the life tube to wrap around the user's body when inflated and positioning the top of the wader above the water surface to block water from flowing into the wader.

[0026] In addition, the present invention has the advantage of minimizing fatigue in the shoulders and trapezius muscles of users who have to hold a fishing rod and reel for a long time during fishing activities, thereby allowing users to fish comfortably.

[0027] The effects of the present invention are not limited to the effects mentioned above, and other effects not mentioned will be clearly understood by those skilled in the art from the description of the claims.

[0028] Figures 1 and 2 are drawings showing the overall appearance of a life jacket for fishing according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

[0029] Figure 3 is a drawing showing the internal structure of a life jacket for fishing according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

[0030] Figure 4 is a drawing showing a user wearing a fishing life jacket according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

[0031] Figure 5 is a drawing showing a user wearing a fishing life jacket according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

[0032] Figure 6 is a drawing showing the combined structure of a fishing life jacket and a fishing vest according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

[0033] Figure 7 is a drawing showing the expansion of the life tube of the life jacket for fishing according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

[0034] FIG. 8 is a drawing showing a life tube of a fishing life jacket according to the first embodiment of the present invention in a fully expanded state.

[0035] Figure 9 is a drawing showing the structure of a life jacket for fishing according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

[0036] In this specification, when it is said that a component (or region, layer, portion, etc.) is “on,” “connected to,” or “coupled to” another component, it means that it can be directly disposed / connected / coupled to the other component, or a third component may be disposed between them.

[0037] Identical drawing numbers indicate identical components. Furthermore, in the drawings, the thicknesses, proportions, and dimensions of components are exaggerated for the purpose of effectively illustrating the technical content.

[0038] “And / or” includes any combination of one or more of the associated constructs that can be defined.

[0039] While terms such as "first" and "second" may be used to describe various components, these components should not be limited by these terms. These terms are used solely to distinguish one component from another. For example, without departing from the scope of the present invention, a first component may be referred to as a "second component," and similarly, a second component may also be referred to as a "first component." Singular expressions include plural expressions unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.

[0040] Additionally, terms such as "below," "lower," "above," and "upper" are used to describe the relationships between components depicted in the drawings. These terms are relative concepts and are described based on the directions indicated in the drawings.

[0041] Unless otherwise defined, all terms (including technical and scientific terms) used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by those skilled in the art to which this invention pertains. Furthermore, terms defined in commonly used dictionaries should be interpreted to have a meaning consistent with their meaning in the relevant technical context, and unless interpreted in an idealized or overly formal sense, they are explicitly defined herein.

[0042] Terms such as "include" or "have" should be understood to specify the presence of a feature, number, step, operation, component, part, or combination thereof described in the specification, but not to exclude in advance the possibility of the presence or addition of one or more other features, numbers, steps, operations, components, parts, or combinations thereof.

[0043] Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

[0044] FIG. 1 and FIG. 2 are drawings showing the overall appearance of a life jacket for fishing according to a first embodiment of the present invention, wherein FIG. 1 shows the outside of the life jacket for fishing, and FIG. 2 shows the inside of the life jacket for fishing.

[0045] And Figure 3 is a drawing showing the internal structure of a life jacket for fishing according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

[0046] The fishing life jacket according to the first embodiment of the present invention, as illustrated in FIGS. 1 to 3, is designed to be worn on the body of a user wearing waders (W, see FIG. 4) and a fishing vest (P, see FIG. 4).

[0047] As illustrated in FIGS. 1 to 3, a fishing life jacket according to a first embodiment of the present invention includes a wearing cover (100), a life tube (200), and a gas injection unit (300). The wearing cover (100) includes a pair of side wearing parts (120) formed to cover both sides of the user's body, and a back wearing part (110) formed to connect the pair of side wearing parts (120) and cover the back of the user's body.

[0048] In other words, the wearable cover (100) is formed to cover only the two sides and the back of the user's body. The area below the armpits and the back of the user's body is an idle space that does not affect the angler's physical activities, allowing the user to perform fishing activities smoothly.

[0049] Additionally, since the user's front is open, the user can use the pockets provided on the front of the fishing vest (P) without obstruction.

[0050] The life tube (200) is provided in a compressed state on the inside of the wearable cover (100), and a gas injection space into which gas can be injected is formed inside. Such a life tube (200) can be inflated by injecting gas when necessary by the user, and can provide buoyancy by wrapping around the user's body when inflated.

[0051] The gas injection unit (300) is provided to inject gas into the gas injection space according to the user's operation. Such a gas injection unit (300) may be implemented in any form and may be provided in various locations of the fishing life jacket of the present invention.

[0052] For example, the gas injection unit (300) can include a CO2 cartridge, and when the user operates it by pulling a lever or pressing a button, etc., CO2 can be quickly injected into the life tube (200) and expanded. However, it should be understood that the shape and operation method of the gas injection unit (300) are not limited thereto.

[0053] In addition, in this embodiment, two gas injection units (300) are provided, each having a form provided in a pair of side-wearing parts (120), but the position of the gas injection units (300) is not limited to this embodiment.

[0054] And in this embodiment, the wearable cover (100) may include an outer shell (101) formed to cover the outer side of the life tube (200), and an inner shell (102) formed to cover the inner side of the life tube (200) by connecting the upper part of the outer shell (101).

[0055] The outer shell (101) can be made of a strong and flexible material so that it can protect the life tube (200) from external physical damage, and the inner shell (102) can improve the wearing comfort by preventing the life tube (200) from directly contacting the fishing vest (P) and reduce irritation such as friction. Considering that the inner shell (102) is a part that comes into contact with the user's body (back), it can be made of a flexible and breathable material. The inner shell (102) can be made of a mesh structure, for example.

[0056] In addition, in the present embodiment, a cushioning cushion (130) having cushioning properties may be further included in the side-wearing portion (120). Such a cushioning cushion (130) allows the user to reduce fatigue in the shoulders and trapezius muscles while fishing, and provides comfort in maintaining a fishing posture.

[0057] At this time, the buffer cushion (130) can be formed to be detachable from the side wearing part (120), and for this purpose, for example, a Velcro method can be applied.

[0058] FIG. 4 is a drawing showing a user wearing a fishing life jacket according to the first embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 5 is a drawing showing a user wearing a fishing life jacket according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

[0059] As shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, the user can wear the fishing life jacket by positioning it on the rear side while wearing waders (W) and a fishing vest (P), and wrapping the side wearing parts (120) on both sides along the curve of the body to the front side with the back wearing part (110) touching the back.

[0060] Accordingly, the fishing life jacket is worn in a way that it covers only the two sides and back of the user's body, so that the front of the fishing vest (P) can be exposed to the outside, and the user can easily use the pockets provided in the fishing vest (P).

[0061] Meanwhile, the fishing life jacket according to the present embodiment may further include a back fixing means (400), a side fixing means (500), and a front fixing means (600) as components for stably fixing the life jacket to a fishing vest (P) worn by a user. The back fixing means (400) serves to connect and fix the back wearing part (110) of the wearing cover (100) and the back upper part of the fishing vest (P).

[0062] For example, a net hook for fixing a net may be provided on the upper back of the fishing vest (P), and in this case, the back fixing means (400) may be formed in a ring shape so as to be hung on the net hook. However, the method of coupling the back fixing means (400) and the fishing vest (P) is not limited to a specific method.

[0063] The side fixing means (500) serves to connect and fix the lower part of the circumference of the arm passage hole formed in the side wearing part (120) and the fishing vest (P).

[0064] For example, as illustrated in FIG. 6, the side fixing means (500) may be formed in a clip shape that is fixed to the inside of the side wearing part (120) and is open to the bottom, and the user may securely fix the side fixing means (500) of each side wearing part (120) by inserting them into the lower part of the circumference of the arm passage hole formed in the fishing vest (P) while the pair of side wearing parts (120) wrap around each side of the fishing vest (P). However, it should be understood that the side fixing means (500) is not limited to the form as in the present embodiment.

[0065] Meanwhile, although not shown, the wearing cover (100) may further include an auxiliary cover portion that is connected to the side wearing portion (120) and inserted into the inside of the arm passage hole formed in the fishing vest (P) and fitted between the fishing vest (P) and the wader (W).

[0066] The front fixing means (600) may be connected to each other in a form in which a pair of them extend from each side of the life tube (200) and wrap around the front of the user's body, and may be formed to have elasticity. In addition, various known fastening methods may be applied to the fastening method between the pair of front fixing means (600).

[0067] Such a front fixing means (600) serves to stably fix a fishing life jacket to a fishing vest (P), and when the life tube (200) is expanded, it is elastically deformed and generates tension to allow the wader (W) to adhere more firmly to the user's body, thereby preventing water from penetrating into the interior of the wader (W).

[0068] Below, the process of operating a fishing life jacket according to the first embodiment of the present invention will be described.

[0069] FIG. 7 is a drawing showing an expanded life tube (200) of a life jacket for fishing according to the first embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 8 is a drawing showing an expanded life tube (200) of a life jacket for fishing according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

[0070] When a user operates the gas injection unit (300) in an emergency, gas is injected into the interior of the life tube (200) as shown in FIG. 7, and the life tube (200) expands.

[0071] At this time, as described above, the outer skin (101) and the inner skin (102) of the wearable cover (100) are connected to each other at the upper end and have a form that is open toward the bottom, so that the outer skin (101) of the wearable cover (100) is lifted upward by the life tube (200) and opened, and the life tube (200), which was compressed in a folded state, can be expanded to protrude forward of the wearable cover (100) and wrap around the front of the user's body as shown in FIG. 8.

[0072] The reason why the wearable cover (100) has a shape that is open at the bottom is that, on the contrary, if the wearable cover (100) has a shape that is open at the top, there is a possibility that the life tube (200) will rise toward the user's neck when inflated, which may lower the possibility of lifesaving.

[0073] In addition, in this embodiment, when the life tube (200) is inflated by the gas injection unit (300), the lower end of the life tube (200) is positioned lower than the upper end of the wader (W), which is to prevent water from flowing into the wader (W) by positioning the upper end of the wader (W) above the water surface.

[0074] As described above, the fishing life jacket of the present invention is formed in a form that wraps around both sides and the back of the user's body before being deployed, so that it can be comfortably worn in harmony with the waders (W) and fishing vest (P) worn by the user, and has the advantage of allowing free movement even during fishing activities.

[0075] In addition, when the life tube (200) is inflated, it expands to wrap around the user's body, and the top of the wader (W) is positioned above the water surface, thereby preventing water from flowing into the wader (W), thereby ensuring safety.

[0076] Meanwhile, FIG. 9 is a drawing showing the structure of a life jacket for fishing according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

[0077] As illustrated in FIG. 9, the second embodiment of the present invention has a form that further includes a support frame (700) in addition to each component of the first embodiment described above.

[0078] The support frame (700) is formed so that a portion of the upper part can be connected to the wearable cover (100), and a portion of the lower part can be connected to a belt (B) worn around the user's waist. At this time, the connection method between the support frame (700) and the wearable cover (100), and between the support frame (700) and the belt (B), can be applied using various known connection methods.

[0079] In this embodiment, the support frame (700) has a form including a body portion (710), a cover coupling portion (720) extending upward from the body portion (710) and coupled to a wearable cover (100), and a belt coupling portion (730) extending downward from the body portion (710) and coupled to a belt (B). In addition, a plurality of through holes may be formed in the support frame (700), thereby reducing the overall weight.

[0080] Such a support frame (700) is formed to have a rigidity greater than a preset value, and serves to distribute the entire load of the life jacket for fishing according to the present invention toward the belt (B).

[0081] That is, the support frame (700) prevents the load of the fishing life jacket applied in the vertical direction from being applied only to the fishing vest (P) and putting a strain on the user's shoulders, and minimizes user fatigue by evenly distributing the load to the shoulders and waist.

[0082] As described above, preferred embodiments of the present invention have been described. It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that the present invention can be embodied in other specific forms, in addition to the embodiments described above, without departing from the spirit or scope thereof. Therefore, the above-described embodiments should be considered illustrative rather than restrictive, and accordingly, the present invention is not limited to the above description, but may be modified within the scope of the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. In the case of a fishing life jacket worn on the body of a user wearing waders and a fishing vest, A wearing cover including a pair of side-wearing portions formed to wrap around both sides of a user's body, and a back-wearing portion connecting the pair of side-wearing portions and formed to wrap around the back of the user's body; A life tube that is provided in a compressed state on the inside of the above-mentioned wearable cover, and has a gas injection space formed therein into which gas is injected, so that when gas is injected into the gas injection space, it expands to surround the user's body and provides buoyancy; and A gas injection unit that injects gas into the gas injection space according to the user's operation; including, Life jacket for fishing.

2. In paragraph 1, The lower end of the life tube is positioned lower than the upper end of the wader when the life tube is inflated by the gas injection unit. Life jacket for fishing.

3. In paragraph 1, The above life tube is provided on the inside of the wearable cover in a folded state in a compressed state, and when inflated by the gas injection unit, it protrudes forward of the wearable cover and expands to cover the front of the user's body. Life jacket for fishing.

4. In paragraph 1, Further comprising a back fixing means for connecting and fixing the back wearing part and the back upper part of the fishing vest to each other. Life jacket for fishing.

5. In paragraph 1, Further comprising a side fixing means for connecting and fixing the lower part of the circumference of the arm passage hole formed in the side wearing part and the fishing vest. Life jacket for fishing.

6. In paragraph 1, Further comprising a pair of front fixing means that extend from each side of the life tube and are connected to each other in a form that wraps around the front of the user's body, and are formed to have elasticity. Life jacket for fishing.

7. In paragraph 1, It is provided on the above side wearing part and further includes a cushioning cushion having cushioning properties. Life jacket for fishing.

8. In paragraph 1, The above gas injection unit is provided in each of the pair of side-mounted parts. Life jacket for fishing.

9. In paragraph 1, The above wearable cover is, An outer shell formed to cover the outer side of the life tube; and An inner skin connected to the outer skin and the upper part and formed to cover the inner side of the life tube; including, Life jacket for fishing.

10. In paragraph 1, A support frame is further included, wherein a portion of the upper part is formed to be connectable to the wearable cover, a portion of the lower part is formed to be connectable to a belt worn by a user around the waist, and has a rigidity greater than a preset value. Life jacket for fishing.

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