EMERGENCY KIT AND USE OF AN (EMERGENCY) KIT

Description

[0001] The invention relates to an emergency kit.

[0002] In this case, an emergency kit is understood to mean a kit that is filled with at least one of: plasters and bandages, disposable gloves, first aid scissors and tweezers, hygienic face masks, hygienic clothing, emergency showers and eyewash, disinfectants and dispensers, defibrillators and accessories, and respirator masks.

[0003] The invention particularly relates to the design of a handle on the emergency case.

[0004] An emergency case with two handles on two halves that open towards each other is known from CN 0214550771 U.

[0005] Furthermore, a divisible case according to CN 208877606 U is known from emergency medicine, in which a handle part is arranged on each of the components, whereby the two handle parts complement each other when the parts of the case are joined together.

[0006] US2014 / 311845 also describes a suitcase.

[0007] The object of the invention is to create an improved emergency case and to enable corresponding uses.

[0008] The object is achieved by an emergency case having the features of claim 1 and by the use of a case according to claim 20 or an emergency case according to claim 21.

[0009] The emergency case according to the invention comprises at least one case shell, with a handle formed on the case shell. This handle is arranged with two attachment ends, each at an upper outer corner of the case shell. The term "upper outer corner" refers to an upright position of the emergency case. Starting from each of the upper outer corners, the handle extends vertically upward in a first section. (Since there are two outer corners, there are two first sections.) In a second section, preferably following the first section, the handle extends toward the inner longitudinal edge of the case shell facing away from the (outer) corners.(Since the first section extends vertically upwards, this means that the second section also extends above the top of the case shell, whereby the extension towards the inner longitudinal edge of the case shell can also be formulated such that, in plan view, the second section reaches the inner longitudinal edge.) A third section of the handle, connecting the two second sections, further extends along the inner longitudinal edge. In other words, the handle extends vertically upwards from a first upper outer corner in a first section, then to the inner longitudinal edge in the second section, then along the inner longitudinal edge in the third section, then back again in the second section to the outside of the case shell, and then vertically downwards to the second outer corner.

[0010] Such an emergency case has the advantage that, on the one hand, the handle is attached to the outer corners and, on the other hand, the presence of the third section along the inner longitudinal edge makes transport easier because the handle itself ensures that the case is balanced when held by hand on the third section.

[0011] Furthermore, the use mentioned in patent claim 18 is enabled: Starting with the situation where the emergency case is lying on one of the outer sides of the case shell, or with one of the outer sides of the case shell resting on the floor or another surface, the operator can grasp the case by hand at the third section and pull it toward themselves. This use is by no means possible with conventional emergency cases with rounded handles.

[0012] Emergency kits must be easy to carry and quickly accessible. This applies to the emergency kit presented here: It can be easily accessed even when a doctor is standing or kneeling in front of a patient.

[0013] The doctor or other ambulance personnel, or the like, can place the case on the floor next to a patient, then kneel down next to the patient and pull the case toward them by extending their arm. This can save valuable time in treating the patient.

[0014] According to a preferred embodiment of the invention, the transition between the first section and the second section is rounded to eliminate any disturbing corners. Alternatively or additionally, the transition between the second section and the third section is rounded to eliminate any disturbing corners.

[0015] The second section does not have to run directly from the point where the first section ends to the inner longitudinal edge. Rather, it can be advantageous if the second section of the handle initially runs parallel to an outer longitudinal edge of the case shell for a partial section (i.e., partially), and only then extends in a straight line to the inner longitudinal edge in a further section. The section with the straight extension does not necessarily have to be perpendicular to the outer longitudinal edge, but can be at a suitable angle of, for example, 15 to 30 degrees. This not only gives the case an attractive appearance, but also makes it easier to grasp from above, and at the same time ensures balance when holding the case.

[0016] The third section can extend centrally along the inner longitudinal edge. Naturally, this is a particularly stable design if the third section, which is often grasped by the operator, runs centrally.

[0017] Further preferably, each handle is also symmetrical, i.e., the first and second sections are mirror images of each other, and the third section connects them. The mirror plane cuts the third section in half.

[0018] In principle, the emergency case can consist of a single case shell. However, it can also have two complementary case shells. This can have the advantage of allowing the case to be easily opened, especially symmetrically.

[0019] If a handle is provided on each case shell, preferably with the handles being symmetrical to each other, i.e., mirror-image, the entire emergency case can be carried particularly stably. This is especially true if the third sections of the handles touch each other.

[0020] Preferably, a stack centering device is further provided at the end of each handle. "Stack centering device" is understood here to mean that several similar emergency cases or case shells can have complementary stack centering devices, so that stable stacking is possible through positive locking, or even a snap-in fit.

[0021] The stacking centering devices at the end of each handle, i.e., at the outer corners, naturally correspond to the stacking centering devices of a second emergency case, also at the outer corners. Stacking centering devices can also be provided at the lower outer corners of the case shell. In this case, it may be irrelevant which way the emergency cases are stacked.

[0022] In another embodiment of the emergency case with two complementary case shells, a handle is provided on only one of the two case shells, with a blanking cap provided at each of the outer corners of the case shell without a handle. In this way, a case shell can be equipped with either a handle or a blanking cap, e.g., using a suitable plug-in connection.

[0023] A stack centering device can also be formed on each of the blind caps, which is then complementary to the stack centering devices of other blind caps or at the ends of the handles.

[0024] Preferably, the stacking centering devices on the upper outer corners of a case shell are complementary to each other (on the fold). This allows similar case shells to be easily stacked on top of each other.

[0025] Preferably, each case shell is part of an emergency case half that is detachably connected to another emergency case half. This detachable connection allows the emergency case to be split into two parts. This is particularly advantageous when both emergency case halves, i.e., both case shells, have a handle.

[0026] Preferably, each case shell (in the previous example, each emergency case half) has an inner lid. This allows the case shell to be carried by itself, specifically by the handle, with the special design of the handle, with the third section above the inner longitudinal edge, providing stability.

[0027] Stacking centering devices can also be provided on each inner lid so that the case shells can be stacked individually.

[0028] According to a further preferred embodiment, the emergency case can be provided with fluorescent lighting. This makes it clearly visible at night, saving time during operation.

[0029] For example, the emergency kit can have walls that are at least partially fluorescent. This can be achieved when using plastic, for example by adding a fluorescent substance to the plastic granulate before injection molding or other shaping. This can be a photoluminescent substance, in particular a photoluminescent substance with a long afterglow, with which a luminance of 55.8 mcd / m² according to DIN 67510 can be achieved. For example, the fluorescent substance can be the substance known per se from EP000000853112A1; in particular, the substance can contain fluorescent particles, in particular with upconversion or downconversion. In this case, the particles glow even if there is no excitation with ambient light for an extended period, for example in the event of a power failure.Residual radiation in a different frequency range is then emitted by these particles in the visible range through upconversion or downconversion, so that the emergency kit remains clearly visible even in this case.

[0030] Alternatively or additionally, the walls of the emergency case can be printed with fluorescent material and / or covered with fluorescent film.

[0031] It is also possible to make the handle fluorescent. This means that a handle can be provided that is at least partially fluorescent and / or printed with fluorescent material and / or covered with fluorescent film. This can be achieved particularly well with a handle insert. Then the rest of the handle, and possibly even the rest of the emergency kit, does not need to be fluorescent, which makes production more cost-effective.

[0032] This can include the handle itself illuminating. This makes the handle particularly visible, making it easier to grasp it before pulling it forward in the dark. This effect can also be achieved with fluorescent panels, where the handle glows brighter than the panel. The material used for the handle can contain a higher proportion of fluorescent particles than the rest of the emergency kit.

[0033] The invention is described in more detail below with reference to the drawing, in which Fig. 1 shows a perspective view of a first embodiment of the emergency case according to the invention; Fig. 2 shows a front view of the emergency case from Fig. 1 Fig. 3 shows a top view of the emergency case from Fig. 1 Fig. 4 shows a bottom view of the emergency case from Fig. 1 Fig. 5 shows a side view of the emergency case from Fig. 1 shows; Fig. 6load the emergency case from Fig. 1 shows when it is opened, Fig. 6b further illustrates this when the two inner lids are opened, Fig. 6c further illustrates this when the two inner lids are folded to one side; Fig. 7a shows a second embodiment of the emergency case according to the invention, in perspective view from a first side, and Fig. 7b shows it from a second side; and Fig. 8 shows a front view of the emergency case from Fig. 7a Fig. 9a and Fig. 9b show two different side views of the emergency case from Fig 7a Fig. 10 shows a top view of the emergency case from Fig. 7a and Fig. 11a to 11c show the emergency case from Fig. 7a in representations according to the Figuren 6a bis 6c illustrated; Fig. 12a shows an emergency case half as an emergency case according to a third embodiment of the invention in a perspective view from a first side, and Fig. 12b shows this from a second side; Fig. 13 shows a stack centering element on the upper left outer corner of the emergency case from Fig, 7 ; Fig, 14a stack of several emergency cases; Fig, 15aa section of Fig, 1 with the handle; and Fig, 15b detail from Fig, 6a with the handle pointing.

[0034] An emergency case, designated as a whole by 100, comprises two case shells 10, which in this case are of the same type and, in the case of the emergency case 100, each carry similar handles 12. The case shells 10 with the handles 12 together form one emergency case half, whereby, in the case of the emergency case 100, two emergency case halves can be exactly complementary to each other.

[0035] The handles are attached to the upper outer corners 14a, 14b of each case shell 10, ie a first end of the handle 12 is inserted into the first upper outer corner 14a and a second end of the handle 12 is inserted into the other upper outer corner 14b of the case shell 10. In a first section, starting from the respective upper outer corner, the handle 12 extends vertically upwards, in the present case these are the Fig. 1 visible sections 16a (first section at the first handle end) and 16b (first section at the second handle end). "Vertically upward" means that the angle of attack α1 at the first handle end and the angle of attack α2 at the second handle end are each between 70 degrees and 110 degrees, preferably less than 90 degrees. In the present case, both angles of attack α1 and α2 are preferably equal and, for example, have a value of approximately 75 degrees.

[0036] From the top view according to Fig. 3 it can be seen how the handle 12 continues: In a second section 18a or 18b, each handle extends towards the inner longitudinal edge 22 of the case shell. In the present case, the second section comprises two subsections, namely section 18a, section 181a, which still runs parallel to the outer longitudinal edge 24 of the case shell 110, and section 182a, which runs from the outer longitudinal edge 24 to the inner longitudinal edge 22. The angle β1 of the second subsection 182a relative to the first subsection 181a is between 10 and 20 degrees, in this case approximately 15 degrees. The second section 18b is subdivided in an analogous manner into the subsections 181b and 182b, in which the angle β2 is preferably also between 10 and 20 degrees and preferably has the same value as the angle β1.

[0037] At the end of the second section 18b, in particular at the end of its second sub-section 182b in the region of the inner longitudinal edge 22, the third section 20 of the handle 12 extends. This central section extends in particular parallel to the inner longitudinal edge 22, and in the emergency case 100, the third section 20 of the first emergency case half touches at the first case shell 10 and the third section 20 of the corresponding second emergency case half immediately above the inner longitudinal edge 22. The length d3 of the third section 20 is almost one third of the total length dges of the entire case and thus of the entire handle 12, with sections 18b and 18a supplementing the other third or being slightly longer than that third. These dimensions ensure that the case is balanced when the operator grasps the case at the two third sections 20.

[0038] The suitcases can be Fig. 6a unfold, whereby it becomes apparent that there is a preferably opaque inner lid 26 on the case shell 10. The unfolded emergency case can be optimally grasped by the third section which stands up when lying down, so that for operation in an emergency situation on the patient on site, a quick pulling of the case is possible, approximately in the direction according to the arrow 28 in Fig. 6a .

[0039] According to Fig. 6b the two inner covers 26 can be folded up and placed vertically complementary to each other.

[0040] According to Fig. 6c The two lids, which are locked together, can also be folded to one side only, in this case the rear side in Fig. 6c .

[0041] The second embodiment 200 of the emergency case according to Fig. 7a bis Fig. 11c differs from the previously described embodiment 100 of the emergency case in that the handle 12 is formed on only one case shell 10, whereas on the other case shell 10', blind caps 42a, 42b are inserted at the upper outer corners. The blind caps replace the handle on the case shell 10'.

[0042] By eliminating one handle, the emergency case 200 is lighter than the emergency case 100. However, the shape of the handle still makes it much easier to carry. Figuren 11a bis 11c correspond to the Figuren 6a bis 6c .

[0043] To ensure that the emergency kits can be stacked properly with other emergency kits (e.g., in an ambulance), so-called stacking devices are available. Such devices are usually complementary pairs (on the envelope).

[0044] Fig. 13 illustrates a stack centering device on an upper left outer corner of the emergency case 200, i.e., on the blind cap 42a. The relevant description of an exemplary embodiment applies to all stack centering devices. Starting from a smooth, flat surface that adjoins the surface outside the blind cap 42a, there is a projection 62, here with a longitudinal extension parallel to the upper edge of the case shell 10. Below the projection 62 there is a recess 64, the shape of which is complementary to the projection 62. The roles of the projection and recess are reversed on the stack centering devices provided on the cover. Approximately at the upper right outer corner, there is a recess on top of the stack centering device 42b and a projection below it. Thus, the projection of one case shell fits into the recess on another of a different emergency case.

[0045] In detail regarding the stack centering devices: In the emergency case 100, stack centering devices 30a and 30b are provided at the handle ends on the upper outer corners of the case shell 10, which are aligned with each other. Stack centering devices 32a and 32b are formed at the lower corners, with stack centering device 32a being complementary to stack centering device 32b. Stack centering device 32a is also complementary to stack centering device 30a, and stack centering device 32b is complementary to stack centering device 30b (aligned with the envelope).

[0046] To ensure that even opened emergency cases are stackable, the inner lids 26 also have stack centering devices, see reference numerals 34a, 34b and 36a and 36b on one inner lid. The complementary stack centering devices 38a and 38b on the other case half and 40a, 40b are complementary in pairs to the stack centering devices: 38a to 34a, 38b to 34b, 40a to 36a and 40b to 36b. In this way, the two inner lids 26 can also be easily locked together, as shown in Fig. 6b shown.

[0047] The two halves of the emergency case with the case shells 10 and the handle 12 in the emergency case 100 made of Fig. 1 bis 6c or the corresponding half of the emergency case 200 can also be used individually, as in Fig. 12a und 12b illustrated. In particular, the two emergency case halves of the emergency cases 100 and 200 are detachable from one another. Complementary plug-in devices are provided at the lower area of ​​each emergency case half: A rod 50 at the lower area of ​​the emergency case half with the shell 10 and the handle 12 can be inserted into the elastic plug-in device 52, which is C-shaped in cross-section, of an identically constructed emergency case half. Also located along the axis are the devices 54a, 54b, and 54c for fastening the inner lid. The corresponding devices can be inserted into the gaps 56a, 56b, 56c of the complementary emergency case half, thus forming a closed axis of rotation.

[0048] Fig, 14 shows a stack of a) the emergency kit as in Fig 12a, b ) from the emergency case 200 Fig, 7a and the emergency case 100 from Fig 1 . The stack centering devices contribute to stability.

[0049] Fig. 15a shows an excerpt from Fig, 1 with the handle as seen from the outside. It can be seen that the handle has a frame with an upper frame part 70 and a lower frame part 72. A handle insert 74 is inserted between the two frame parts 70 and 72. The insert 74 can be glued or pressed in, or possibly clipped to elements located inside the handle.

[0050] Fig, 15b shows an excerpt from Fig. 6a with the handle, which is visible inside. Here, too, the insert 74 can be seen between the frame parts 70 and 72. This may be the same insert as in Fig. 15a Alternatively, two inserts can be provided (not shown).

[0051] The insert 74 can be made fluorescent, for example, by adding fluorescent particles such as those sold by American Permalight Corp. under the brand name PERMALIGHT ®. In this example, the insert also bears a logo. This makes the handle clearly visible even at night, for example, for a doctor kneeling in front of the patient who wants to use it.

[0052] The emergency case can also be designed in a different color than the insert. It can also be fluorescent itself, preferably less fluorescent than the handle insert. The easiest way to do this is to apply a fluorescent film, which can then create a structured pattern. List of reference symbols

[0053] 10 Case shell 10' Case shell 12 Handle 14a Upper outer corner 14bo Upper outer corner 16a First section 16a First section 18a Second section 18b Second section 20 Third section 22 Inner longitudinal edge 24 Outer longitudinal edge 26 Inner lid 28 Arrow 30a Stack centering device 30b Stack centering device 32a Stack centering device 32b Stack centering device 34a Stack centering device 34b Stack centering device 36a Stack centering device 36b Stack centering device 38a Stack centering device 38b Stack centering device 40a Stack centering device 40b Stack centering device 42a Blank cap 42b Blank cap 44a Stack centering device 44b Stack centering device 50 Rod 52Plug-in device 54aDevice 54bDevice 54cDevice 56aGap 56bGap 56cGap 60Flat surface 62Protrusion 64Recess 70Upper frame part of handle 12 72Lower frame part of handle 12 74Insert part of handle 12 100 Emergency case 110Case shell 200Emergency case 181aSection 181bSection182aSubsection 182bSubsection α1Angle of attack α2Angle of attack β1Angle β2Angle d3Length of section 20 dtotal length

Claims

1. Emergency case (100, 200) having at least one case shell (10), wherein a handle (12) is formed on the case shell (10), which handle, in a standing position of the emergency case (100, 200), is arranged with two attachment ends of the handle (12) at an upper outer corner of the case shell (10), extends vertically upwards in a first section (16a, 16b) and, in a second section (18a, 18b), extends towards the inner longitudinal edge (22) of the case shell (10) facing away from the corners, and wherein a third section (20) of the handle (12), connecting the two second sections (18a, 18b), extends along the inner longitudinal edge (12).

2. Emergency case (100, 200) according to Claim 1, wherein the transition between the first section and the second section and / or the transition between the second section and the third section is rounded.

3. Emergency case (100, 200) according to Claim 1 or 2, wherein the second section (18) of the handle (12) runs partially (181a, 181b) parallel to an outer longitudinal edge of the case shell (10) and then continues (182a, 182b) in a straight line towards the inner longitudinal edge.

4. Emergency case (100, 200) according to one of Claims 1 to 3, wherein the third section (20) extends centrally along the inner longitudinal edge.

5. Emergency case (100, 200) according to Claim 4, wherein each handle (12) is symmetrical.

6. Emergency case (100, 200) according to one of Claims 1 to 5, having two mutually complementary case shells (10).

7. Emergency case (100) according to Claim 6, having a handle (12) on both case shells (10).

8. Emergency case (100) according to Claim 7, wherein the third sections (20) of the two handles (12) touch each other.

9. Emergency case (100) according to Claim 7 or 8, wherein a stack-centring device (30a, 30b) is formed at the end of each handle (12).

10. Emergency case (200) according to Claim 6, having a handle (12) on only one of the two case shells (10), wherein a blind cap (42a, 42b) is provided on the outer corners of the case shell (10') without handle.

11. Emergency case (200) according to Claim 9, wherein a stack-centring device is formed at the end of the handle (12), and wherein a stack-centring device (44a, 44b) is formed respectively on the blind caps (42a, 42b).

12. Emergency case (100, 200) according to either of Claims 9 and 11, wherein the two stack-centring devices (30a, 30b, 44a, 44b) of a case shell (10) are complementary to one another.

13. Emergency case (100, 200) according to one of Claims 1 to 12, wherein each case shell (10) is part of an emergency case half which is detachably connected to the other emergency case half.

14. Emergency case (100, 200) according to one of Claims 1 to 13, wherein each case shell (10) has an inner lid (26).

15. Emergency case (100, 200) according to Claim 14, having stack-centring devices (34a, 34b, 36a, 36b, 38a, 38b, 40a, 40b) on each inner lid (26).

16. Emergency case (100, 200) according to one of Claims 1 to 15, having walls that are at least partially fluorescent and / or have fluorescent print and / or fluorescent adhesive, wherein the fluorescence is in particular photoluminescence, in particular with upconversion and / or downconversion.

17. Emergency case according to one of Claims 1 to 16, having a handle (12) which is at least partially fluorescent and / or has fluorescent print and / or fluorescent adhesive, wherein the fluorescence is in particular photoluminescence, in particular with upconversion and / or downconversion.

18. Emergency case having the features of both Claim 16 and Claim 17, wherein the handle (12) fluoresces more brightly than the walls.

19. Emergency case (100, 200) according to one of Claims 1 to 18, filled with at least one of: plasters and dressing material; disposable gloves; first-aid scissors and tweezers; hygienic face mask; hygienic clothing; emergency showers and eyewash; disinfectants and dispensers for same; defibrillators and accessories; breathing masks.

20. Use of a case having at least one case shell (10), wherein a handle (12) is formed on the case shell (10), which handle, in a standing position of the emergency case (100, 200), is arranged with two attachment ends of the handle (12) at an upper outer corner of the case shell (10), extends vertically upwards in a first section and, in a second section, extends towards the inner longitudinal edge of the case shell (10) facing away from the corners, and wherein a third section of the handle (12), connecting the two second sections, extends along the inner longitudinal edge, as an emergency case (100, 200).

21. Use of the emergency case (100, 200) according to one of Claims 1 to 19 by a medical treatment person in a medical emergency situation, wherein according to the use, starting from the situation in which the emergency case (100, 200) rests with an outer side of the case shell (10) on the ground or on a support surface, it is grasped by hand at the third section by the treatment person and pulled towards the treatment person.