First-aid kit for mines

Abstract

The application relates to a mine first-aid kit, which comprises a box body and a box door hinged to the box body, wherein the box body and the box door are made of flame-retardant and anti-static materials; an AED host and a methane monitor are arranged in the box body; the box door is provided with an opening and closing hole, and a starting switch is movably arranged in the opening and closing hole; the starting switch comprises a switch end portion and a linkage mechanism fixed to the switch end portion; the switch end portion penetrates out of the opening and closing hole; the starting switch is connected with the start button of the AED host and the start button of the methane monitor through the linkage mechanism; when the starting switch is in an open state, the start button of the AED host and the start button of the methane monitor are simultaneously in a pressed state.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to a mine first aid kit. Background Technology

[0002] An automated external defibrillator (AED) is a portable medical device that can diagnose specific arrhythmias and deliver a high-voltage electric shock to defibrillate the heart. It is a medical device that can be used by non-professionals to resuscitate patients experiencing cardiac arrest. Essentially, all patients experiencing cardiac arrest requiring cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) need to use an AED. In the event of cardiac arrest, using an AED to perform high-voltage defibrillation and CPR within the critical "golden four minutes" is the most effective way to prevent sudden cardiac death.

[0003] During the defibrillation process, the electrodes of an AED can generate a high-voltage arc. In special environments such as mines, there is a possibility that the concentration of dangerous gases such as methane may exceed the standard. If an AED is used to perform high-voltage defibrillation, it may cause an explosion and lead to a mine accident.

[0004] When an accident occurs, the workers in the mine may not be able to quickly provide first aid to the sick, which could lead to the sick dying before medical personnel arrive.

[0005] Therefore, it is necessary to improve the relevant technologies in order to overcome their shortcomings. Summary of the Invention

[0006] This application provides a mine first aid kit to solve the problem in related technologies that, due to the presence of flammable and explosive gases in mines, the use of AEDs can easily cause an explosion, making it impossible to provide timely rescue for sick employees and potentially leading to the death of patients before medical personnel arrive.

[0007] The embodiments of this application provide the following technical solutions:

[0008] A mine first aid kit includes:

[0009] The box body and the box door hinged to the box body are both made of flame-retardant and anti-static materials;

[0010] The box body is equipped with an AED host and a methane monitor. The box door is provided with a switch hole, and a start switch is movably installed in the switch hole. The start switch includes a switch end and a linkage mechanism fixed to the switch end.

[0011] The switch end protrudes through the switch hole. The start switch is linked to the power button of the AED host and the power button of the methane monitor through the linkage mechanism. When the start switch is in the open state, the power button of the AED and the power button of the methane monitor are simultaneously pressed.

[0012] Optionally, in the mine first aid kit according to the embodiments of this application, the linkage mechanism includes a connecting rod, a first extension rod, and a second extension rod. The end of the first extension rod is corresponding to the power button of the AED, and the end of the second extension rod is corresponding to the power button of the methane monitor. The connecting rod can apply pressure to the first extension rod and the second extension rod when the start switch is in the open state.

[0013] Optionally, in the mine first aid kit according to the embodiments of this application, the methane monitor includes a methane display screen for displaying methane concentration data; the kit door is provided with a first viewing window for the user to observe the methane concentration data.

[0014] Optionally, according to the embodiments of this application, the mine first aid kit has an electrode storage compartment on the outside of the kit for storing AED electrode packs.

[0015] Optionally, in the mine first aid kit according to the embodiments of this application, an electrode socket is provided on the main body of the kit at the position corresponding to the electrode socket of the AED host, and the electrode plug of the AED electrode pack is connected to the AED host through the electrode socket.

[0016] Optionally, in the mine first aid kit according to the embodiments of this application, the AED host is provided with an AED display screen for guiding the user's operation, the box door is provided with a second window, the second window is corresponding to the AED display screen, and the box door is provided with a third window corresponding to the AED status screen.

[0017] Optionally, in the mine first aid kit according to the embodiments of this application, the first window, the second window and the third window are all provided with transparent tempered glass.

[0018] Optionally, in the mine first aid kit according to the embodiments of this application, the methane monitor is further equipped with an audible and visual alarm, and the door of the kit is provided with a sound outlet corresponding to the audible and visual alarm.

[0019] Optionally, the mine first aid kit according to the embodiments of this application is provided with a handle on the kit body.

[0020] Optionally, in the mine first aid kit according to the embodiments of this application, both the kit body and the kit door are made of stainless steel.

[0021] The beneficial effects of this application are as follows: The emergency medical device of this application includes an AED device and a methane monitor. When the methane monitor detects that the methane concentration exceeds the standard, it sends an interrupt signal to the AED host to interrupt the current operation process being executed by the AED host. The methane monitor of this application can send an interrupt signal to the AED host when the methane concentration exceeds the standard, thus avoiding mine accidents caused by explosions.

[0022] The above description is only an overview of the technical solution of this application. In order to better understand the technical means of this application and to implement it in accordance with the contents of the specification, the preferred embodiments of this application are described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Attached Figure Description

[0023] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a mine emergency medical device provided in one embodiment of this application. Detailed Implementation

[0024] The embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. The described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of this application, and not all of them. It should be noted that the following embodiments are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to limit the scope of this application. All other embodiments made by those skilled in the art without inventive effort are within the protection scope of this application.

[0025] The embodiments of this application will be described in detail below.

[0026] Mines contain flammable and explosive gases such as methane. If an AED device is used for emergency treatment when the methane concentration exceeds the standard, it may cause an explosion, resulting in a mine accident and preventing miners from receiving timely treatment when they suffer cardiac arrest.

[0027] To address the aforementioned technical issues, a first aid kit has been proposed in the relevant technology. The first aid kit is equipped with an AED and a methane monitor. The lid of the first aid kit is equipped with an AED activation button and a methane monitor activation button. In use, the methane monitor and the AED are activated in sequence. If the methane concentration is found to be within the acceptable range, the AED is used to deliver an electric shock for defibrillation.

[0028] However, the aforementioned first-aid kit has two activation buttons on the lid, requiring separate activation of the AED and methane monitor. These two activation steps can delay rescue time and are relatively complex for rescuers. Furthermore, in an emergency, rescuers might forget to activate the methane monitor, leading to the use of the AED with unknown methane concentrations, which could potentially cause an explosion.

[0029] Figure 1This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a mine first aid kit provided in one embodiment of this application, as shown below. Figure 1 As shown in the embodiment of this application, the mine first aid kit includes:

[0030] The box body and the door hinged to it are both made of flame-retardant and anti-static materials. Inside the box body are an AED main unit and a methane monitor. The methane monitor is used to monitor the methane concentration within a preset area where the AED is located. The AED main unit is used to deliver a high-voltage defibrillation shock to the patient if the methane concentration does not exceed the standard.

[0031] The door of this embodiment is provided with a switch hole, and a start switch is movably installed in the switch hole. The start switch includes a switch end and a linkage mechanism fixed to the switch end. The switch end protrudes from the switch hole. The start switch is linked to the power button of the AED host and the power button of the methane monitor through the linkage mechanism. When the start switch is in the open state, the power button of the AED and the power button of the methane monitor are simultaneously pressed.

[0032] This application enables the methane monitor and AED main unit to be turned on in tandem. This ensures that in an emergency, rescuers can turn on both the methane monitor and AED main unit simultaneously with a single button press, making the operation more convenient, giving patients more time for rescue, and preventing rescuers from forgetting to turn on the methane monitor.

[0033] The methane monitor includes a housing, a methane detection unit and a main control unit located within the housing. The methane detection unit is electrically connected to the main control unit and is used to detect the methane concentration in the current area and send the data to the main control unit. In one embodiment, for example, a preset safety threshold of 1% is set. When the methane concentration exceeds 1%, it can be determined that the methane concentration in the current area exceeds the standard.

[0034] The main control unit is connected to a methane display screen. In one embodiment, the methane display screen is used to display methane concentration data, and the cabinet door is provided with a first window for the user to observe the methane concentration data.

[0035] After receiving the methane concentration data, the main control unit displays it on the methane display screen. When the rescue personnel observe that the methane concentration exceeds the standard through the first window, they stop using the AED to deliver an electric shock in the current area.

[0036] In another embodiment, the display screen can show the methane concentration and whether the methane concentration exceeds the safety limit. After receiving the methane concentration data, the main control unit determines whether the methane concentration exceeds the limit. If it does, the main control unit displays the safety status through the methane display screen.

[0037] Safety status can be indicated by text or icons. For example, when the methane concentration is normal, the methane display screen can show the icon "√" and / or the text "Methane concentration normal". When the methane concentration exceeds the standard, the methane display screen can show the icon "×" and / or the text "Methane concentration exceeds the standard".

[0038] To further optimize the system, a green icon or text will be used to indicate when the methane concentration is normal; however, if the concentration exceeds the standard, the icon or text will be switched to red to warn the user.

[0039] Furthermore, the main control unit can also be connected to a status indicator light. When the methane concentration exceeds the standard, the status indicator light displays the first status color; when the methane concentration is normal, the status indicator light displays the second status color.

[0040] For example, when the methane concentration is below 1%, the status indicator light will be solid green, indicating that the methane concentration is normal; while when the methane concentration exceeds 1%, the status indicator light will be solid red, to warn that the methane concentration exceeds the standard.

[0041] The above-described method of displaying the security status is only one specific embodiment of this application. In other embodiments, the security status can also be displayed in different ways.

[0042] In this embodiment, a first viewing window is provided on the door of the first aid kit. The first viewing window is correspondingly set with the methane display unit. When using the first aid kit, the rescuer needs to observe the methane concentration through the first viewing window. If the methane concentration exceeds the standard, the AED cannot be used in the current area. The rescuer can transfer the patient to an area with normal methane concentration nearby for rescue.

[0043] The mine first aid kit device according to the present application embodiment is equipped with a methane concentration monitor to monitor the methane concentration in the current area. Rescuers can use an AED to provide first aid when the methane concentration is normal, avoiding delays in the best rescue time due to waiting for medical personnel.

[0044] Furthermore, the main control unit of the methane monitor in this embodiment is connected to an audible and visual alarm. When the methane concentration exceeds the standard, the main control unit immediately triggers the audible and visual alarm.

[0045] When the methane concentration is abnormal, the main control unit immediately triggers the audible and visual alarm to further remind rescue personnel that the current methane concentration exceeds the standard.

[0046] To meet the stringent requirements of the downhole working environment and ensure safe production, downhole equipment must possess flame-retardant and anti-static properties. The first-aid kit in this embodiment is made of a flame-retardant and anti-static material; for example, it can be made of stainless steel.

[0047] Because AEDs deliver a high-voltage shock to the patient via electrode pads, the AED unit needs to be connected to the electrode pads. The electrode pads are usually sealed inside an electrode pack. To use them, the electrode pack is opened, the electrode pads are removed, and they are attached to the patient's chest. The electrode pads are connected to an electrode plug via a cable, and the AED unit has an electrode socket. The user establishes an electrical connection between the AED unit and the electrode pads by plugging the electrode plug into the AED unit.

[0048] In this embodiment, an electrode storage compartment for storing electrode packs is provided on the outside of the box body. The electrode storage compartment is also made of flame-retardant and anti-static material, and can be made of the same material as the box body.

[0049] In this embodiment, the box body has electrode sockets located at the positions corresponding to the electrode sockets of the AED main unit. The electrode plugs of the electrode pack connect to the AED main unit through these electrode sockets. This allows rescuers to use the AED without opening the box door.

[0050] Furthermore, to prevent paramedics from negligently performing defibrillation without checking the methane concentration warning, which could pose an explosion risk, a power control switch is also provided in one embodiment. This power control switch is coupled between the AED host's power supply module and the AED host. The methane monitor is configured to shut off the power control switch in response to detecting excessive methane concentration, thereby de-energizing the AED host.

[0051] Specifically, the methane monitor in this application embodiment is equipped with a start switch. When an AED is needed for emergency rescue, the start switch of the methane monitor is turned on first to start the methane monitor, and the AED power button is turned on to start the AED.

[0052] During AED operation, the methane monitor continuously monitors the methane concentration. If the methane monitor detects an excessive methane concentration before the AED delivers a high-voltage shock, it immediately shuts off the power supply control switch, de-energizing the AED host and preventing it from performing a high-voltage discharge, thus avoiding an explosion.

[0053] In another embodiment, the AED host establishes a communication connection with the methane monitor. When the methane monitor detects that the methane concentration exceeds the standard, it immediately sends an interrupt signal to the AED host, causing the AED host to interrupt the currently executed operation and stop executing the upcoming operation process.

[0054] For example, a methane monitor can monitor methane concentration in real time. When an AED is needed, if the methane monitor detects that the methane concentration exceeds the standard before the AED is turned on, the control unit will immediately send an interrupt signal to the AED host when the AED is turned on, so that the AED cannot be turned on successfully, thereby avoiding the risk of explosion.

[0055] For example, once the AED device is powered on and in working condition, the methane monitor continuously monitors the methane concentration. If the methane concentration exceeds the standard before the AED performs high-voltage defibrillation, an interrupt signal is immediately sent, preventing the AED device from performing subsequent operations.

[0056] In this embodiment, in order to ensure that the AED host does not perform a high-voltage shock when the methane concentration exceeds the standard, when the AED host detects that the rescuer clicks the defibrillation button, it does not immediately execute the high-voltage shock procedure. It must first obtain an indication from the methane monitor whether the methane concentration exceeds the standard. Only after ensuring that the methane concentration does not exceed the standard will the next step of high-voltage shock defibrillation be performed according to the AED operation procedure.

[0057] It should be noted that the use of terms such as "first" and "second" in the application is for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, a feature specified with "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of those features.

[0058] Understandably, the AED host in this embodiment of the application is provided with an AED display screen for guiding the user's operation, and the cabinet door is provided with a second window, which is correspondingly set with the operation display screen.

[0059] Specifically, the AED host in this embodiment of the application can guide and demonstrate the next steps for rescuers by setting up an AED display screen, and rescuers can refer to the guidance of the operation display screen to perform the correct operation.

[0060] The door is equipped with a second viewing window, allowing rescuers to view the operation guidance demonstration on the control screen without opening the door.

[0061] The AED is also equipped with an AED status screen, and the cabinet door has a third window corresponding to the AED status screen.

[0062] The first, second, and third windows in this embodiment are all provided with transparent tempered glass to meet the requirements of safe production in underground mines.

[0063] The technical features of the above embodiments can be combined in any way. For the sake of brevity, not all possible combinations of the technical features in the above embodiments are described. However, as long as there is no contradiction in the combination of these technical features, they should be considered to be within the scope of this specification.

[0064] The embodiments described above are merely illustrative of several implementation methods of this application, and while the descriptions are relatively specific and detailed, they should not be construed as limiting the scope of the invention patent. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various modifications and improvements without departing from the concept of this application, and these all fall within the protection scope of this application. Therefore, the protection scope of this patent application should be determined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A mine first aid kit, characterized in that, include: The box body and the box door hinged to the box body are both made of flame-retardant and anti-static materials; The box body is equipped with an AED host and a methane monitor. The box door is provided with a switch hole, and a start switch is movably installed in the switch hole. The start switch includes a switch end and a linkage mechanism fixed to the switch end. The switch end protrudes through the switch hole. The start switch is linked to the power button of the AED host and the power button of the methane monitor through the linkage mechanism. When the start switch is in the open state, the power button of the AED and the power button of the methane monitor are simultaneously pressed.

2. The mine first aid kit according to claim 1, characterized in that, The linkage mechanism includes a connecting rod, a first extension rod, and a second extension rod. The end of the first extension rod is corresponding to the power button of the AED, and the end of the second extension rod is corresponding to the power button of the methane monitor. The connecting rod can apply pressure to the first extension rod and the second extension rod when the start switch is in the on state.

3. The mine first aid kit according to claim 1, characterized in that, The methane monitor includes a methane display screen for displaying methane concentration data; the door is provided with a first viewing window for the user to observe the methane concentration data.

4. The mine first aid kit according to claim 1, characterized in that, The exterior of the box body is equipped with an electrode storage compartment for storing AED electrode packs.

5. The mine first aid kit according to claim 4, characterized in that, The box body is provided with an electrode socket at the position corresponding to the electrode socket of the AED host, and the electrode plug of the AED electrode pack is connected to the AED host through the electrode socket.

6. The mine first aid kit according to claim 3, characterized in that, The door is equipped with a second window corresponding to the AED display screen and a third window corresponding to the AED status screen.

7. The mine first aid kit according to claim 6, characterized in that, The first window, the second window, and the third window are all equipped with transparent tempered glass.

8. The mine first aid kit according to claim 1, characterized in that, The methane monitor is also equipped with an audible and visual alarm, and the cabinet door is provided with a sound outlet corresponding to the audible and visual alarm.

9. The mine first aid kit according to claim 1, characterized in that, The box body is equipped with a handle.

10. The mine first aid kit according to claim 1, characterized in that, Both the box body and the box door are made of stainless steel.

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