Means of transport for rescuing non-ambulatory persons from dangerous situations

Abstract

Transport means for rescuing persons, in particular for rescuing non-ambulatory persons from dangerous situations, comprising a cover-like base body (1) with a bottom (1.U), a top (1.O) and with two end faces (1.21, 1.22) extending between the bottom (1.U) and the top (1.O) and two longitudinal sides (1.1), characterized in that the base body (1) is provided with a head pull strap (2) on at least one first end face (1.21) and that a person to be rescued can be received on the top face 1.O and that the base body (1) has at least one closable opening (4) and a mattress can be received inside it, wherein the closable opening (4) for receiving the mattress is located on at least one longitudinal side (1.1) and at least one adjacent end face (1.22).2) of the base body (1) and that at least the underside of the base body (1) is made of a sliding material and / or coated with a sliding material.

Description

[0001] The invention relates to a means of transport for rescuing persons unable to walk from dangerous situations according to the preamble of the first patent claim.

[0002] Rigid stretchers are typically used for the rescue, transport, or evacuation of people. They consist of a frame and a covering for transporting a person lying down. Stretchers come in various designs, including one-piece construction and collapsible designs.

[0003] In both public buildings such as government offices and private properties such as office complexes, banks, and hotels, as well as in other locations where relatively large numbers of people are gathered in close quarters, preventive rescue measures in emergency situations are legally required. Nevertheless, the equipment in such buildings is often inadequate. With the exception of hospitals and retirement homes, the provision of such first aid equipment in the event of an emergency is inadequate. Valuable time is often lost before professional rescue personnel arrive with their own equipment, which can cost lives.

[0004] Conventional stretchers also have a number of disadvantages. Aside from the time it takes to transport a stretcher from a storage location to a hazardous location, they are often unavailable or, in practice, in a dilapidated condition.

[0005] DE 100 19 035 A1 describes a rescue mattress with straps attached to its long sides that allow the person lying on the mattress to be secured.

[0006] DE 10 2005 055 368 A1 also describes a rescue mattress which has straps for securing the person lying on it, as well as carrying and pulling loops.

[0007] Carrying or rescue sheets for transporting people are known from DE 10 2006 032 863 A1, DE 200 23 065 U1 and DE 203 14 303 U1.

[0008] DE 20 2015 103 258 U1 describes a mattress cover as part of a device for the horizontal and vertical rescue or evacuation of bedridden persons from the acute danger zone, which is made of a textile fabric to which safety and grip straps are provided. The textile fabric is intended as a one-piece cover for a mattress. When used as a bed cover for a bedridden person, an additional protective cover is required, which can be completely removed or replaced if necessary (if soiled). In the event of an evacuation, such an additional cover would have to be loosened at least at the edges in order to reach the safety and grip straps.

[0009] US Pat. No. 3,489,194 A discloses a mat lined with cloths that can be folded and zipped into a compact form. The mat has pull loops but no carrying loops, so a person to be rescued positioned on the unfolded mat must be pulled across the ground. Due to the mat's very thin thickness, it is impossible to pull a person across very uneven ground or up stairs. It is also not intended to be placed directly in the bed of a bedridden person, thus ensuring rapid deployment. A person to be rescued would have to be lifted onto the mat if necessary.

[0010] From the publication DE 10 2005 055 368 A1, a rescue mattress is known, comprising a plurality of fastening means and carrying straps. Although in one embodiment, the fastening means and carrying straps are arranged on a mattress cover, this is not a two-part design and must be completely removed from the mattress for cleaning.

[0011] US 2011 / 0 271 445 A1 also describes an evacuation mattress for bedridden persons. This mattress does not have a cover. Rather, section

[0043] states that an additional cover (conventional bedding) is required. Such an additional cover would have to be removed in the event of an evacuation to access the rescue equipment.

[0012] US 2007 / 0 180 625 A1 discloses a thin rescue mat that is not suitable for transporting a person over uneven surfaces or over stairs. The device is neither designed as a mattress nor is a cover provided. The device is not suitable for transporting a person over stairs. The device is neither designed as a mattress nor is a cover provided.

[0013] A major disadvantage of conventional stretchers is that it is difficult to safely transport the people to be rescued through stairwells. This poses the risk of injury to the rescued people. However, the rescuers themselves are also exposed to the risk of injury when people have to be evacuated under the influence of stress, time pressure, and even the danger of fire. Furthermore, the existing solutions are ergonomically inefficient for a single rescuer. The carrying handles are often positioned in such a way that a lone rescuer must bend down uncomfortably to pull the transport device.

[0014] The biggest disadvantage of conventional stretchers, however, is that they are designed for use by at least two people (rescuers). This means that two rescuers can only rescue one person at a time. For this reason, rescuing people who are unable to walk is particularly problematic.

[0015] Firefighters have another well-known solution: slings. However, these typically require three rescuers to rescue a person unable to walk. Furthermore, slings are usually not available to first responders.

[0016] The object of the invention is to develop a means of transport for rescuing people which can be used by two or one person and which can be used in corridors as well as in stairwells to rescue people who are unable to walk.

[0017] This problem is solved by the features of the first patent claim. Advantageous embodiments are set forth in the subclaims.

[0018] According to the invention, a means of transport for rescuing immobile persons from dangerous situations, comprising a cover-like base body with an underside, an upper side, and with two end faces extending between the underside and the upper side and two longitudinal sides, wherein according to the invention the base body is provided with a head pull strap on at least a first end face and wherein a person to be rescued can furthermore be received on the upper side and the base body has at least one closable opening and a mattress can be received in its interior, wherein the closable opening for receiving the mattress is formed on at least one longitudinal side and at least one adjoining end face of the base body and at least the underside of the base body is formed from a lubricious material and / or is coated with a lubricious material.

[0019] The base body is preferably designed in the manner of a protective cover. The dimensions of the base body are preferably based on the dimensions of commercially available mattresses or other support bodies. The width of the base body is advantageously 80 cm to 100 cm, preferably 85 cm to 95 cm, particularly preferably approximately 90 cm. The length of the base body is advantageously 190 cm to 210 cm, preferably 195 cm to 205 cm, particularly preferably approximately 200 cm. The height of the base body is preferably 10 to 14 cm, particularly preferably 12 cm.

[0020] It is also possible for the base body to be open on three sides, particularly preferably on one long side and two ends. Alternatively, the base body can consist of two individual parts, with one individual part forming the top and a second individual part forming the bottom of the base body, and both individual parts being connectable to each other via the two long sides and the two ends. It is also possible for the closable opening to be on only one side of the base body.

[0021] In particular, the closable opening has a zipper. Alternatively, the opening can be closed by other means known to those skilled in the art, such as one or more hook-and-loop fasteners or buttons.

[0022] Furthermore, at least the underside of the base body is preferably formed from a lubricious material and / or coated with a lubricious material. The lubricious material is particularly preferably a polyamide fabric.

[0023] The upper surface of the base body can be made of a non-slip, preferably flocked fabric. This advantageously prevents a transported person from slipping off.

[0024] A foot control strap is preferably arranged on the second end face opposite the first end face. This serves to control or maneuver the person on the transport vehicle if necessary.

[0025] Both the headband and the foot control strap are preferably made of nylon. At least the headband preferably has a length of 45-55 cm, particularly preferably approximately 50 cm, between the first sewing points.

[0026] Conveniently, the first sewing points for the headband and the foot control strap are arranged on the long sides of the base body, each at a maximum distance of 2 cm from the nearest end face. The first sewing points are preferably approximately 10 cm long.

[0027] The position of the first attachment points and the length of the head pull strap result in a pulling height of the transport device of around 30-60 cm, which means that a rescuer can comfortably pull the transport device behind them with outstretched arm on level ground, while the highest point of the base body is at a height of around 30-60 cm above the ground. This has proven to be the most comfortable and stable for the person to be rescued. If the upper body of the person to be rescued were much higher up, there would be a risk of slipping down the transport device, and to prevent this, additional safety elements would have to be attached. If the upper body of the person to be rescued were lower down or even almost parallel to the ground, this would be very uncomfortable, especially when transporting over uneven terrain or up stairs.The head strap and / or the foot control strap can additionally be attached to the base body via a Velcro point, which is preferably arranged centrally on the respective strap.

[0028] Preferably, at least two first carrying loops are formed on each of the longitudinal sides of the base body. Particularly preferably, at least two first carrying loops are formed on each longitudinal side.

[0029] It is possible for second sewing points for the headband and / or the foot control strap to be arranged on the long sides of the base body in such a way that the headband and / or the foot control strap each form two of the first carrying loops located on the long sides of the base body, wherein the distance between the first sewing points and the associated second sewing points, and thus the length of the first carrying loops, is at least 14 cm. Likewise, the first carrying loops can be formed separately, i.e., independently of the headband and / or foot control strap.

[0030] Furthermore, at least two second carrying loops are preferably formed on the end faces of the base body. The distance between the sewing points of each second carrying loop is preferably at least 14 cm.

[0031] Furthermore, at least two pairs of safety belts are preferably fastened to sewing points on the long sides of the base body, each pair of safety belts being detachably connectable to one another by means of a fastener.

[0032] The pairs of safety belts are preferably located approximately 60 cm from the nearest end face.

[0033] Advantageously, the first carrying loops are located directly at the sewing points of the safety belt pairs. These loops are preferably made of the same material as the safety belt straps and can also be designed as extensions of the safety belt straps. Alternatively, the safety belt pairs can be attached separately to the base body.

[0034] In particular, each of the long sides has two retaining straps, which serve to hold the safety belts when not in use. The retaining straps are preferably made of woven elastic and sewn into the hem of the base body.

[0035] Instructions for use of the means of transport can be printed on the base body to ensure correct use in an emergency.

[0036] The fabrics, webbing, and straps used are preferably made of flame-retardant materials. Nylon materials are used in particular.

[0037] A reflective band can be attached to one or more sides of the base body to ensure better visibility. This reflective band can be made of a highly reflective nylon fabric in one or more reflective colors.

[0038] Advantageously, with the aid of the present invention, the rescue of a person unable to walk can be performed by a single rescuer. Transport is possible over all solid surfaces. Transport up and down stairwells is also problem-free. The transported person is optimally secured. The carrying straps according to the invention allow the person to be carried by several rescuers. Designed as a mattress cover, the transport device can be pre-installed on hospital beds, for example.

[0039] The invention is explained in more detail below using an embodiment and an associated drawing, without being limited to these.

[0040] It shows: Fig. 1: a means of transport according to the invention.

[0041] Fig. 1 shows a schematic view of a transport means 1 according to the invention.

[0042] In Fig. 1 shows a transport means according to the invention, viewed from the top side 1.O. The transport means essentially comprises a base body 1. The base body 1 has two longitudinal sides 1.1 extending between the bottom side 1.U and the top side 1.O, and two end faces 1.21, 1.22. On a first end face 1.21, the base body 1 has a head tension belt 2 and on a second end face 1.22 opposite the first end face 1.21, a foot control belt 3.

[0043] The base body 1 can accommodate a mattress inside and has a closable opening 4 for this purpose. In the embodiment shown here, this opening extends over a long side 1.1 of the base body 1 and an end face 1.2 of the base body 1.

[0044] The headband 2 and the foot control strap 3 are each attached to the long sides 1.1 of the base body 1 with first sewing points 2.1, 3.1. Both the headband 2 and the foot control strap 3 are preferably made of nylon.

[0045] Two first carrying loops 5 are formed on each of the long sides 1.1 of the base body 1.

[0046] In the illustrated embodiment, the first sewing points 2.1 of the headband 2 are arranged on the longitudinal sides 1.1 of the base body 1. Second sewing points 2.2 of the headband 2 are arranged on the longitudinal sides 1.1 of the base body 1 in such a way that the headband 2 forms two of the first carrying loops 5.

[0047] In the illustrated embodiment, the first sewing points 3.1 of the foot control strap 3 are arranged on the long sides 1.1 of the base body 1. Second sewing points 3.2 of the foot control strap 3 are arranged on the long sides 1.1 of the base body 1 in such a way that two of the first carrying loops 5 are also formed by the foot control strap 3. In contrast to the first sewing points 2.1 of the head pull strap 2 shown here, the first sewing points 3.1 of the foot control strap 3 are flat.

[0048] Alternatively, the first 2.1 and / or second sewing points 2.2 of the head pull band 2 and / or the second sewing points 3.2 of the foot control band 3 can also be designed as sewing surfaces.

[0049] Furthermore, alternatively, the first carrying loops 5 can also be designed separately, i.e. independently of the head strap 2 and / or foot control strap 3.

[0050] The length of the first carrying loops 5 is at least 14 cm.

[0051] On the long sides 1.1 of the base body 1, the latter has pairs of safety belts 6.1 and 6.2 connected to the base body 1. Fig. Figure 1 shows two pairs of safety belts 6.1 and 6.2; however, applications with more than two pairs of safety belts are also conceivable. The pairs of safety belts 6.1, 6.1 are each attached below the first carrying loops 5 on the long sides 1.1 of the base body 1.

[0052] Each pair of safety belts 6.1, 6.2 has two individual belts 6a, 6b. The individual belts 6a, 6b of each pair of safety belts 6.1, 6.2 can be connected to each other using a hook-and-loop fastener.

[0053] Alternatively, the safety belt pairs 6.1, 6.1 can be closed with a click fastener. In this embodiment, not shown, each individual belt 6a or 6b of a safety belt pair 6.1, 6.2 has a click fastener, while the other individual belt 6a or 6b of a safety belt pair 6.1, 6.2 has a lock fastener.

Claims

[1] Means of transport for rescuing persons, in particular for rescuing persons unable to walk from dangerous situations, comprising a cover-like base body (1) with a bottom side (1.U), a top side (1.O) and with two end faces (1.21, 1.22) extending between the bottom side (1.U) and the top side (1.O) and two longitudinal sides (1.1), characterized bythat the base body (1) is provided with a head pull strap (2) on at least one first end face (1.21) and that a person to be rescued can be accommodated on the upper side 1.0 and that the base body (1) has at least one closable opening (4) and a mattress can be accommodated in its interior, wherein the closable opening (4) for receiving the mattress is formed on at least one long side (1.1) and at least one end face (1.2) of the base body (1) adjoining thereto and that at least the underside of the base body (1) is formed from a lubricious material and / or is coated with a lubricious material. [2] Means of transport according to claim 1, characterized bythat the base body (1) consists of two individual parts, wherein one individual part forms the upper side (1.O) and a second individual part forms the underside (1.U) of the base body (1) and both individual parts can be connected to one another via the two longitudinal sides (1.1) and the two end sides (1.21, 1.22). [3] Means of transport according to claim 1 or 2, characterized by that the base body (1) is designed in the manner of a protective cover. [4] Means of transport according to one of claims 1 to 3, characterized by that the closable opening (4) has a zipper. [5] Means of transport according to claim 1, characterized by that the sliding material is a polyamide fabric. [6] Means of transport according to one of claims 1 to 5, characterized by that a foot control band (3) is arranged on the second end face (1.22) opposite the first end face (1.21). [7] Means of transport according to one of claims 1 to 6, characterized bythat first sewing points (2.1, 3.1) for the head pull strap (2) and / or the foot control strap (3) are arranged on the long sides of the base body (1.1). [8] Means of transport according to one of claims 1 to 7, characterized by that at least two first carrying loops (5) are formed on each of the longitudinal sides (1.1) of the base body (1). [9] Means of transport according to one of claims 1 to 8, characterized by that at least two second carrying loops are formed on the end faces (1.21, 1.22) of the base body (1). [10] Means of transport according to one of claims 1 to 9, characterized by that the sewing points of the first carrying loops (5) are located above the first sewing points (2.1, 3.1) for the head strap (2) and / or for the foot control strap (3). [11] Means of transport according to one of claims 1 to 10, characterized bythat at least two pairs of safety belts (6.1, 6.2) are fastened to sewing points on the longitudinal sides (1.1) of the base body (1), each pair of safety belts (6.1, 6.2) being detachably connectable to one another by means of a respective fastener.

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