JPH0416948Y2 - - Google Patents

Description

[Detailed description of the invention] [Field of industrial application] This invention relates to a signal device that is used when a ship is in distress and generates a rescue response signal in response to a search radar signal. This relates to a container structure for storing.

[Conventional technology]

As a method to speed up rescue operations when a ship is in distress, victims are equipped with a device that generates a distress signal (radio waves) in response to the radar signal of a search vessel, and searches can be conducted based on these radio waves. There are ways to conduct activities.

By the way, from the perspective of respecting human life, devices that generate such radio waves can be installed not only in large lifeboats but also in a wide range of life rafts for small people, and there is a demand for devices that are small and compact and easy to handle. be done. In addition, this type of equipment needs to be protected from harsh operating environments such as wind, rain, and direct sunlight so that it can always operate reliably in preparation for emergencies that may occur at any time.

As a conventional device of this type, there is a buoy type device shown in Japanese Utility Model Application Publication No. 164972/1983. This is done by installing the main body surrounded by floating ring members in an inverted state,
It is constructed so that when the ship is in distress, it is dropped from the installation device onto the sea surface and floated, and in this floating state, it is erected and the switch is turned on and operated.

[Problem that the invention attempts to solve]

However, since conventional devices are configured to be used while floating on the sea, the effective height of the antenna cannot be set high, which deteriorates reception conditions and reduces the propagation distance of response signals, hindering search operations. There were problems such as. Furthermore, since it has a floating ring member, it cannot be stored (or installed) compactly, and there are other problems such as requiring a large installation space.

This idea was made in order to solve the above problems, and the purpose is to obtain a signal device that can store and install the main body of the device compactly and easily secure the required effective height of the antenna. .

[Means for solving problems]

In the signaling device according to this invention, the container is formed into a cylindrical shape and is longer than the signaling device main body, and a mounting portion that can be reversely attached to the side wall of the container in the storage area of the signaling device main body is formed, and the signaling device main body is attached to the other end of the container. It has a mounting opening for mounting.

[Effect]

The container in this invention normally houses the signal device body, and when in use, functions as a supporting mast for the signal device body by attaching the signal device body to its mounting opening and turning it upside down.

〔Example〕

An embodiment of this invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. In FIGS. 1a and 1b, 1 is a main body of a signal device, and this signal device 1 is a transponder 1 that transmits a response signal in response to a radar signal of a search radar.
1, a power supply section 12 for supplying operating power to the transponder 11, and a coupler 13 for coupling and fixing these two sections. Reference numeral 14 denotes a switch lid having a switch function, which is provided at the end of the signal device main body 1 on the side of the power supply section 12.
4, the signal device main body 1 operates, and the speaker 15 embedded in the end of the power supply section 12 inside thereof also operates.

2 is a container that is formed into a cylindrical shape longer than the signal device main body 1 and stores the signal device main body 1; 21 is a storage lid that seals the storage opening 22 of the container 1; and 23
is the container 2 corresponding to the storage area of the signal device main body 1
This mounting part 2 is formed at the side wall position of
3 is provided with a small diameter mounting hole 23a and a large diameter ventilation hole 23b at axially symmetrical positions. Reference numeral 24 denotes a dividing groove formed in the outer circumferential wall of the container 2 at a position substantially equal to the signal device main body 1 from the storage opening 22, and 25 indicates a power supply side end of the signal device main body 1 (hereinafter referred to as the base).
is a mounting opening formed at the other end of the container 2 so that it can be inserted and mounted.

In such a configuration, normally the signal device main body 1 is stored in a container 2 as shown in FIG. 23 mounting hole 23a
It is installed by engaging and is hung and fixed.

Next, when an emergency situation such as a shipwreck occurs, the container 2 containing the signal device main body 1 is removed and brought to the life raft. Then, the storage lid 21 is opened, the signal device main body 1 is taken out from the container 2, the switch cover 14 is removed, and the signal device main body 1 is operated. This signal device main body 1 is
After inserting the container 2 with the mounting opening 25 facing upward as shown in Figure b, hook the attachment part 23 of the container 2 onto a rope or the like (not shown) of the life raft 3 as shown in Figure 2 to secure it. .

Thereby, the transponder 11 can be maintained at a required height. In this case, the speaker 15 is also operating together with the operation of the signal device main body 1, and the sound from the speaker can be heard through the ventilation hole 23b provided in the mounting part 23 using the inside of the container 2 as a propagation path. You can check the operating status of 1.

In the above embodiment, the case where the container 2 is carried into the life raft 3 has been described, but for performance tests or when there is no risk of capsizing, the container 2 installed on the bridge wall 4 as shown in FIG. , and insert the base of the signal device main body 1 into its mounting opening 25.
After the container 2 is attached to the container, the container 2 can be turned upside down and attached to the same place again for use.

In addition, in the case of the large lifeboat 5 shown in Fig. 4, a container 2 containing the signal device main body 1 is provided in the boat, and when in use, the signal device main body 1 is taken out from the container 2 and passed through the ceiling. It may be mounted on a mount member 51 provided as a mount member. In this case, since the container 2 only needs to have the function of storing the signal device main body 1, it is divided by the dividing groove 24 in FIG.
use.

[Effect of idea]

As described above, according to this invention, a mounting part that can be reversely mounted is provided on the side wall of the container, and a mounting opening into which the base of the signal device body is mounted is provided on the other end of the container, and the container is used as a support mast. With this configuration, the required effective height of the antenna can be obtained without using special supports, etc., and as the reception distance is expanded, the propagation distance of the response signal is lengthened, and efficient search activities can be expected.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

FIGS. 1a and 1b are block diagrams showing a signal device according to an embodiment of the invention, and a shows the storage state of the signal device, and FIG.
b is a diagram showing the attached state. Second
4 to 4 are views showing examples of how the signal device shown in FIG. 1 is attached. In the figure, 1 is the main body of the signal device, 11 is the transponder section, 12 is the power supply section, 2 is the container, 22
23 is a storage opening, 23 is a mounting portion, 24 is a dividing groove, and 25 is a mounting opening. Note that the same reference numerals in the figures indicate the same or equivalent parts.

Claims (1)

[Claims for Utility Model Registration] (1) A main body in which a transponder and its power source are arranged in a bar shape on substantially the same axis, and a storage opening on one end of the main body, which is longer than the main body length. a cylindrical container for removably storing the main body, the other end of the container being provided with a mounting opening into which the power supply side end of the main body is inserted and mounted, and a storage opening side of the container; A signal device characterized in that a mounting portion is provided on a side wall of a container. (2) When storing, attach the container so that the opening faces upward; when in use, remove the main unit and attach the power side end to the mounting opening of the container, and attach the container so that the opening faces upward. container
2. The signaling device according to claim 1, wherein the container is used as an antenna mast of a transponder by rotating the container by 180° and attaching it. (3) The signaling device according to claim 2 of the utility model registration, characterized in that the container is used as an acoustic propagation path for an operation confirmation speaker provided in the power supply section. (4) The signaling device according to claim 1 of the utility model registration, characterized in that the container can be divided from its storage opening at a point approximately equal to the length of the main body.