JPH0678142U - Underwater traveling device - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Abstract] [Purpose] It is an object to provide an underwater traveling device that allows users to enjoy powerful underwater swimming in a simple and safe state. The underwater traveling apparatus of the present invention comprises a guide rail 2 provided around a water tank and a traveling container 1 which moves along the guide rail 2, and an arm 3 is provided on a side surface of the traveling container 1 so as to project therefrom. However, the underwater traveling device is characterized in that the guide rail 2 is gripped by the arm 3 and the propulsive force is applied to the traveling container 1 by the pulling wire 4 arranged in the direction of the guide rail 2.

Description

[Detailed description of the device]

[0001]

[Industrial applications]

 The present invention relates to an underwater traveling device that can freely travel in the air in a water tank.

[0002]

[Prior art]

 BACKGROUND ART Conventionally, a device for traveling underwater by a vessel a spectator has boarded, such as an underwater sightseeing boat for sightseeing, has been developed.

[0003]

[Problems to be solved by the device]

 Such a conventional underwater traveling device has the following problems. <B> Conventional underwater sightseeing boats have a peep window on the bottom of the ship and allow you to observe a part of the water from there. Compared to recreational means such as scuba diving, you are completely underwater. It didn't have a sense of realism. <B> In order for the hull to propel underwater, a drive unit is generally mounted on the main body. In the case of such a device, not only is the noise loud and the conversation of the audience is inconvenient, but it is not suitable for the atmosphere of observing the bottom of the water, which is supposed to be a silent world. <C> There is also a device in which a track is installed in water and the traveling container moves underwater along this track. With such a device, there is little vertical movement such as floating and sinking, so it is not possible to enjoy a powerful tour. <D> A submarine type that moves freely in the water without a track can enjoy a powerful swimming, but it is not general because it requires special qualifications and skills to control and manage it. In addition, it was difficult to guarantee the safety of the audience in the event of an accident of this type.

[0004]

[Object of the Invention] The present invention has been made in order to solve the above-mentioned conventional problems, and provides an underwater traveling device that allows users to enjoy powerful underwater swimming in a simple and safe state. The purpose is to

[0005]

[Means for solving problems]

 In order to achieve the above object, the underwater traveling device of the present invention comprises a guide rail provided around a water tank and a traveling container that moves along the guide rail, and an arm is provided on a side surface of the traveling container. The underwater traveling device is characterized in that it is configured to project and the guide rail is grasped by this arm, and a propulsive force is applied to the traveling container by a pulling wire arranged in the direction of the guide rail.

[0006]

[Configuration of the present invention]

 An embodiment of the underwater traveling device of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. <A> Overall arrangement A guide rail 2 is provided on the wall surface around the water tank to be observed. The traveling container 1 is moved along the guide rail 2 to observe the underwater condition. Due to the arrangement of the guide rails 2 and the traveling container 1, the traveling container 1 is always at least exposed to the air in its upper part. Therefore, it is possible to safely run underwater.

<B> Traveling Container 1 The traveling container 1 is a structure that accommodates spectators and moves in water. The traveling container 1 has a large transparent window on the side opposite to the wall surface of the water tank. The seat 11 is arranged on this window side, and a passage is provided on the wall surface side. Even when the window portion is completely submerged, the upper part of the traveling container 1 is exposed in the air. Therefore, the traveling container 1 has a fish shape as a whole. A duct 12 for introducing outside air is provided on the upper portion of the traveling container 1. Therefore, not only fresh air can be introduced into the container, but also the internal pressure does not change when traveling in water. The seat 11 in the container is configured as a flexible bag like a rubber balloon. The bag-shaped seat 11 is connected to the outside of the moving container by a pipe so that the water in the water tank can be supplied and removed from the outside. Then, water in a pressurized state is supplied to the bag-shaped seat 11 due to the settling depth of the container, and expands and contracts according to the depth.

<C> Guide rail 2 An endless groove is provided on the entire wall surface of the water tank. Then, the guide rail 2 formed of, for example, a round pipe is arranged inside the groove. The two guide rails 2 are installed with some distance from each other. However, the two guide rails 2 do not necessarily have to be arranged in parallel, but can be arranged with a different spacing. The guide rail 2 determines the moving direction of the container, the depth of subsidence, the posture of the container, and the like.

<D> Attachment of Traveling Container 1 On the side surface of the traveling container 1, two arms 3 are provided in front of and behind it. Of the two arms 3, the front one projects from the upper part of the container 1, and the rear one projects from the lower part of the container 1. A semi-cylindrical grip portion 31 is provided at the tip of the arm 3. Since the bearing is arranged inside the semi-cylindrical cylinder, smooth movement is easy when the guide rail 2 is held by the holding portion 31. Further, the grip 31 is rotatably attached to the central axis of the arm 3. Therefore, even if the distance between the two guide rails 2 changes as shown in FIG. 6, the shape can be easily followed. Tires 32 are attached to the upper and lower sides of the grip portion 31, and the tires 32 are arranged so as to rotate along the groove ceiling and floor. The tire 32 supports gravity and buoyancy applied to the traveling container 1.

<E> Traction of the traveling container 1 A groove for the towing wire 4 is endlessly provided on the entire wall surface of the water tank. A large number of freely rotating rollers are arranged in this groove to support the wire 4. A part of the pulling wire 4 is attached to the drive source and is configured to always move in an endless state in the groove. The wire 4 and the traveling container 1 are connected by a connecting member 41. Therefore, the propelling force is applied to the traveling container 1 by the pulling wire 4.

<F> Boarding Device A spectator can board the traveling container 1 even in a semi-submersible condition in which the container 1 has its upper part exposed in the air. For that purpose, for example, as shown in FIG. 7, a hatch 13 with a watertight door is opened in the ceiling of the container, and a vertically moving trap 14 is arranged on the land side. The spectator can get off the ramp 14 inserted into the hatch 13 and get into the container 1.

<G> How to use When a spectator mounts on the traveling container 1 and sits down on the seat 11, the movement of the container 1 is started by the pulling wire 4. Since the guide rail 2 is provided with undulations or the distance between the two is changed, the container 1 may settle and float, and in the middle of that, the aircraft may be greatly tilted to experience the power of underwater movement. it can. Furthermore, if the seat 11 is configured so that its shape changes depending on the water depth, the change in water depth can be felt by the body, and an even more interesting experience can be provided.

[0013]

[Effect of device]

 Since the underwater traveling device of the present invention is as described above, the following effects can be obtained. <B> The traveling container itself is not equipped with a drive device. Therefore, the structure of the container is simple and can be manufactured economically. <B> The container has a structure that moves according to the pulling wire. Therefore, the container does not collide with the wall surface or other containers even in the water with poor visibility such as when passing through a seagrass forest. <C> Since the drive unit is not mounted on the traveling container, you can enjoy a quiet underwater swim and feel like a fish swimming. <D> You can swim in a semi-submersible form with the upper part exposed in the air. Therefore, the spectators can enjoy themselves with peace of mind, and even if an accident should occur, it is easy to evacuate the spectators and ensure safety. It is economical because it does not require a special device to control the atmospheric pressure associated with the introduction of outside air or diving. <E> There are no wasteful things such as orbits and driving devices in the water. Therefore, the viewer can fully enjoy the underwater scenery.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is an explanatory view of an embodiment of an underwater traveling device of the present invention.

[Figure 2] Front view

FIG. 3 is an explanatory view of a traveling container

FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram of a traveling container

FIG. 5 is an explanatory view of the arrangement of the traveling container and the guide rail.

FIG. 6 is an explanatory view of the arrangement of the traveling container and the guide rail.

FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram of a boarding portion

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Claims (3)

[Scope of utility model registration request] 1. A guide rail provided around a water tank, and a traveling container that moves along the guide rail. An arm is provided on a side surface of the traveling container so that the guide rail is gripped by the arm. An underwater traveling device configured to apply propulsive force to the traveling container by a tow wire arranged in the direction of the guide rail. 2. A guide rail provided around a water tank, and a traveling container that moves along the guide rail. An arm is provided on the side surface of the traveling container, and a grip portion is provided at the tip of the arm. The underwater traveling device is provided such that the grasping portion is rotatably attached to the arm, the guide rail is grasped by the grasping portion, and a propulsive force is applied to the traveling container by a pulling wire arranged in the direction of the guide rail. 3. A guide rail provided around the water tank, and a traveling container that moves along the guide rail. An arm is provided on the side surface of the traveling container so as to grip the guide rail by the arm. It is configured to give a propulsive force to the traveling container by a pulling wire arranged in the direction of the guide rail, and the seat in the container is configured to expand and contract by supplying and removing water in the aquarium inside the container. Underwater traveling device