SIGNALLING DEVICE FOR DIVERS

摘要

A signalling device for divers (3) has, along a shoulder strap (4) for compressed air bottles, a clip (12) which is pivotably attached in the shoulder region to the shoulder strap (4) and is detachably connected at the other free end to the shoulder strap (4) by means of a closure (13, 13′). The closure (13, 13′) can be opened manually or opens automatically when an alarm is triggered, for example when a limiting value which is set on a diving computer is exceeded. The clip (12) then floats above the shoulder in the manner of a torch which is held upright, especially since the clip (12) has a signal light (14) as an all-round light at the free end. An antenna (21) of an ultrasonic transmitter (20) can be provided on the clip (12), and if appropriate also a GPS transmitter (22) or transponder which makes it easier to locate the diver (3) above the water. A hose (10) leading to a compressed air bottle (9) is clamped in between the clip (12) and the shoulder strap (4), which hose (10) has a reserve mouthpiece (11). This alternative supply of breathing air is released when the clip (12) is opened.

主权项

1. A signaling device for a diver having a harness carrying a compressed-air supply, the device comprising:
a compressed-air supply level or consumption display for breathable air, a diving depth or duration display, a circuit for issuing an alarm signal and triggering an alarm when at least one preset threshold value relating to the compressed-air supply, or the dive depth or duration has be reached or exceeded, an elongated flap extending from a shoulder region of the harness toward a free end of the strap at a belt region of the harness along a shoulder strap of the harness and at least partially covering this strap, the elongated flap being flexibly connected at the shoulder region to the harness, means for floating at the free end of the elongated flap, a fastener at the free end releasably securing the free end of the elongated flap at the belt region with the flap extending parallel to the shoulder strap directly and releasable by hand or automatically in response to the alarm signal of the control circuit whenever one of the preset threshold values is met or exceeded, so as to release the elongated flap to swing upward, and, a signal lamp at the free end that switches on when the fastener is opened or in response to the alarm signal.