Mobile assistance kiosk and associated assistance system

Abstract

The invention aims to provide a mobile assistance device allowing for better adaptability to site specifics and simplified maintenance operations. The solution proposed by the invention is a mobile assistance station comprising: A chassis (11), A mobility element (12) mounted on said chassis and configured to allow movement of said chassis, At least one chassis operating handle (14) projecting from a rear face (112) of said chassis, At least two removably arranged compartments (15, 16, 17, 18) on a front face (111) of said chassis, each of said compartments having at least one compartment gripping handle, A locking system configured to lock one or more of said compartments in position on said chassis, or unlock them from said chassis. Figure to be published for the abstract: Figure 1

Description

Title of the invention: Mobile assistance station and associated assistance system. Technical field of the invention

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of assistance equipment, in particular, fire protection, signaling, and first aid equipment, used on a construction site or industrial site. State of the art

[0002] Trolleys for transporting safety or emergency equipment are known, enabling the movement of said equipment as close as possible to an incident or accident site. These trolleys generally take the form of a hand truck with a lower section at the front containing a crate of equipment and an upper section with a basket for fire extinguishers. Two compartments are usually fixed to the rear, in which additional equipment can be stored. Document EP 4 215 248 A1 (SAFECADDY) presents such a trolley in a motorized version.

[0003] These trolleys have several drawbacks. First, they require extensive maintenance to adapt them to different environments. This is because the trolley can be transported from one site to another. However, one site may present different risks than another. This is particularly true for construction sites on industrial sites, or sites intended for industrial use, each with its own specific characteristics. Therefore, the equipment required at one site may be very different from that required at a second site. Whenever a trolley is moved from the first site to the second site, the equipment from the first site, which will be unnecessary at the second site, must be removed from the trolley, and the equipment needed at the second site, which is not present on the trolley, must be added.These maintenance operations are tedious and slow, and immobilize the forklift for the entire duration of the maintenance.

[0004] Also, these forklifts require lengthy maintenance operations to be restocked between sites. Indeed, even if the previous and subsequent sites present the same risks, an inventory must be taken to determine which consumable equipment was used at the first site so that it can be replenished and made available for the next site. Here again, the maintenance operations are tedious and slow, and immobilize the forklift for the entire duration of the maintenance.

[0005] Furthermore, a forklift has a significant weight when loaded, well exceeding the maximum value of 25 kilograms recommended by standards for the manual carrying of a load. Therefore, for transport between two sites, the forklift must be emptied before being loaded onto the back of a transport truck, particularly when said truck is not equipped with a lifting platform. The equipment must then be mounted separately on the back of the truck, and the forklift must then be refilled once loaded. Here again, maintenance operations are tedious and time-consuming.

[0006] Finally, due to its design and weight, the cart is sometimes unable to access certain areas of a site. This is particularly true when the site has stairs or very uneven terrain. The equipment needed for an intervention must then be removed from the cart and carried by hand as close as possible to the intervention site. Furthermore, if the user performing the intervention has forgotten some equipment or is unable to carry it all at once, they must return to the cart to retrieve the missing equipment.

[0007] Therefore, the invention aims to provide a mobile assistance device allowing better adaptability to the specificities of the site and a simplification of maintenance operations. Disclosure of the invention

[0008] The solution proposed by the invention is a mobile assistance terminal comprising: • A chassis, • A mobility component mounted on said chassis and configured to allow movement of said chassis, said mobility component comprising at least two wheels, • At least one chassis operating handle arranged to protrude from a rear face of said chassis.

[0009] This mobile assistance station is remarkable in that it also comprises: • At least two removably arranged compartments on a front face of the chassis, each of said compartments having at least one handle for gripping the compartment, • A fastening system configured to lock in position on said chassis, or unlocked relative to said chassis, one or more of said boxes.

[0010] Thus, the mobile assistance kiosk that is the subject of the invention, thanks to its removable and easily cleanable housings, allows for better adaptability to the specific characteristics of the site and simplifies maintenance operations. Indeed, when the mobile assistance kiosk is moved from a first site to a second site with different characteristics, the housings from the first site can be easily detached from the aforementioned terminal and replaced with units meeting the specific requirements of the second site. The maintenance operation on the mobile assistance terminal therefore takes only a few seconds.

[0011] Similarly, when the mobile assistance unit is moved from a first site to a second site with similar characteristics, the containers from the first site, which may be incomplete if they have been used there, can be easily detached from the unit and replaced with complete containers. Here too, the maintenance operation on the mobile assistance unit takes only a few seconds. The incomplete containers can then be transported to a processing center, which takes inventory and replenishes them if necessary, without the mobile assistance unit being out of service during this maintenance operation.

[0012] Also, when the mobile assistance unit is to be mounted on the rear of a truck, the containers can be easily and quickly detached from the unit and easily handled thanks to their respective gripping handles. The mobile assistance unit can thus be handled more easily and mounted more quickly on the rear of the truck. Furthermore, the containers attached to the mobile assistance unit are fixed to the unit and are not at risk of moving during transport, unlike the container placed on the lower part of the trolley in the prior art.

[0013] Finally, when the intervention must be carried out in a difficult-to-access location, the container(s) required for the intervention can be detached from the mobile assistance unit, grasped by the handle, and carried at arm's length to said difficult-to-access location. Furthermore, all the equipment contained in a container is transported at once with the container itself, thus reducing the need for trips back and forth to the mobile assistance unit due to forgotten equipment or an inability to carry all the equipment at once in the palm of one's hand.

[0014] According to an advantageous feature of the invention which makes it easy to identify the system for attaching the boxes, and to easily understand its operation, with the aim of facilitating intervention by a user in an emergency situation, the attachment system includes toggle closures.

[0015] According to another advantageous feature of the invention which simplifies going up and down stairs using the mobile assistance terminal, the mobility device comprises, arranged on each side of the chassis, an assembly including: • A wheel support mounted to rotate flexibly relative to the chassis around a horizontal support axis, • Three wheels arranged on said wheel support at 120° to each other around said support axis, each of said wheels being mounted to rotate freely relative to said wheel support around a wheel axis parallel to said support axis.

[0016] According to yet another advantageous feature of the invention enabling monitoring of events occurring on the site, the mobile assistance terminal includes a device for detecting at least one event.

[0017] According to yet another advantageous feature of the invention allowing the detection of the use of consumables, for example for a container holding a pharmacy: • At least one of the casings comprises several compartments, each of said compartments having a housing, one or more of said compartments being equipped with a closing device configured to: • Allow access to the housing of said compartment, in the open position, or • Prohibit access to the compartment in the closed position. • The detection device includes an opening detector configured to detect that a closing element is in the open position.

[0018] According to yet another advantageous feature of the invention enabling the monitoring of personal accidents so as to be able to quickly request assistance, the detection device includes a fall detector configured to detect the fall of a person.

[0019] According to yet another advantageous feature of the invention enabling the monitoring of potential gas leaks in order to prevent fires, explosions or poisoning of persons, the detection device includes a gas detector.

[0020] According to yet another advantageous feature of the invention enabling people, near or at a distance from the mobile assistance terminal, to be alerted that an event has just taken place or is about to take place, said terminal includes an alert device.

[0021] According to yet another advantageous feature of the invention enabling the exchange of data with a remote computer server, for example to receive information to be transmitted, update information, or to transmit information from the site to a central office, the mobile assistance terminal includes a communication device with a remote computer server.

[0022] Another aspect of the invention relates to a remarkable assistance system in that it comprises: • A mobile assistance kiosk according to the invention comprising a communication device with a remote computer server, • A computer server.

[0023] Thus, the mobile assistance kiosk can transmit information to the computer server, for example, alert information to dispatch rescue teams to the site. Conversely, the computer server can transmit information to the mobile assistance kiosk, for example, to update the kiosk's software or to enable the kiosk to display messages to users. Description of the figures

[0024] Other features and advantages of the invention will become apparent from the following description of particular embodiments of the invention, given by way of example, but not limitation, with reference to the accompanying drawings in which: • [Fig-1] is a schematic view of an example embodiment of the mobile assistance terminal according to the invention; • [Fig.2] is a schematic view of the mobile assistance terminal shown to figure [Fig.1], in which the upper removable box is open; • [Fig.3] is a schematic view of the mobile assistance terminal shown to figure [Fig.1], in which the rear face is visible; • [Fig.4] is a schematic view of the mobile assistance terminal shown to figure [Fig.1], in which the removable front panel boxes have all been removed. Detailed description

[0025] The invention relates to a mobile assistance terminal 1. An example of an embodiment of a mobile assistance terminal 1 is shown in figures [Fig.1] to [Fig.4].

[0026] The mobile assistance station 1 comprises a chassis 11. The chassis may include at least two uprights connected by at least two crossbeams. The uprights and / or crossbeams may be in the form of tubes. These tubes may have a square, rectangular, circular, oval, or any other cross-sectional shape suitable to those skilled in the art. The uprights and / or crossbeams may have an outside diameter or an outside width of between 2 cm and 7 cm and a thickness of between 0.5 mm and 7 mm. The uprights and / or crossbeams may preferably be made of metal, for example, stainless steel. Alternatively, the uprights and / or crossbeams may be made of composite material or any other material suitable to those skilled in the art. The crossbeams The frames are assembled to the uprights by screwing, riveting, welding, or any other assembly method suitable to a person skilled in the art. The frame 11 may include one or more plates attached to the uprights and / or crossbeams. These plates are made of materials similar to the uprights and are attached to the uprights and / or crossbeams by assembly methods similar to those described above. The frame 11 includes a front face 111. The frame 11 includes a rear face 112. The frame 11 may have a width between 30 cm and 70 cm, and a height between 1 m and 1.7 m.

[0027] The chassis 11 can be equipped with a fastening system for securing the chassis 11 to the rear of a truck. The fastening system may include several loops through which a strap can be inserted. The loops may be in the form of rings, metal handles, or any other shape suitable to those skilled in the art. The loops may preferably be made of metal, for example, stainless steel. Alternatively, the loops may be made of composite material or any other material suitable to those skilled in the art. The loops are attached to the chassis 11 by screwing, riveting, welding, or any other means of assembly suitable to those skilled in the art.

[0028] The mobile assistance station 1 includes a mobility component 12. The latter is mounted on the chassis 11. The mobility component 12 is configured to allow the chassis 11 to move. The mobility component 12 includes at least two wheels 121, 122, 123, 121', 122', 123'. The wheels 121, 122, 123, 121', 122', 123' may be made of plastic, for example polyurethane, composite material, or any other material suitable to those skilled in the art. The wheels 121, 122, 123, 121', 122', 123' may have a diameter between 10 cm and 30 cm. Wheels 121, 122, 123, 121', 122', 123' can be disassembled so as to allow their replacement in case of wear, or to allow their replacement with wheels of different hardness more suited to the nature of the ground on which they are intended to roll.

[0029] According to an embodiment shown in Figures [Fig. 1] to [Fig. 4], the mobility member 12 may include a right wheel support 120 arranged on the right side of the chassis 11. The right wheel support 120 may be mounted to rotate relative to the chassis 11 about a horizontal support axis. The term "support axis" refers to a theoretical axis, generally represented by a straight line. The support axis may advantageously be arranged towards the rear of the chassis 11. Preferably, the support axis may be arranged directly above the center of gravity of the chassis 11. Similarly, as shown in Figures [Fig. 3] and [Fig. 4], the mobility member 12 may include a left wheel support 120' arranged on the left side of the chassis 11. The left wheel support 120' may be mounted to rotate relative to the chassis 11 about the support axis.

[0030] The mobility member 12 may include three straight wheels 121, 122, 123. These may be arranged on the straight wheel support 120, at 120° intervals from each other about the support axis. Each of the straight wheels 121, 122, 123 may be mounted to rotate relative to the straight wheel support 120 about a wheel axis parallel to the support axis. The mobility member 12 may include three left wheels 121', 122', 123'. These may be arranged on the left wheel support 120', at 120° intervals from each other about the support axis. Each of the left wheels 121', 122', 123' can be mounted to rotate freely relative to the left wheel support 120' around a wheel axle parallel to the support axle.

[0031] The mobile assistance station 1 may include a right-hand swivel caster 13 and a left-hand swivel caster 13', as shown in Figures [Fig. 1], [Fig. 2], and [Fig. 4]. These casters may preferably be arranged at the front of the frame 11. The right-hand swivel caster 13 may include a right-hand pivot. This pivot may be mounted to rotate about a vertical right-hand pivot axis relative to the frame 11. A "pivot axis" is understood to mean a theoretical axis, generally represented by a straight line. The right-hand pivot axis may advantageously be arranged towards the front right of the frame 11. At least one right-hand caster may be mounted to rotate about a horizontal caster axis relative to the right-hand pivot. Similarly, the left-hand swivel caster 13' may include a left-hand pivot. This can be mounted to rotate about a vertical left-hand pivot axis relative to the frame 11.The left pivot axis can advantageously be positioned towards the front left of the frame 11. At least one left caster can be mounted to rotate freely about a horizontal caster axis relative to the left pivot. The casters are made of materials similar to those of the wheels described previously. The casters can have a diameter between 5 cm and 15 cm. The casters can be removable for the same reasons as the wheels.

[0032] The mobile assistance terminal 1 includes at least one operating handle 14, 14' of the chassis 11. At least one operating handle 14, 14' is arranged to protrude from the rear face 112 of the chassis 11.

[0033] In particular, the mobile assistance terminal 1 may include a right operating handle 14 and a left operating handle 14', as shown in figure [Fig.3].

[0034] The right-hand operating handle 14 may include an angled tube 141. The latter may preferably have a circular cross-section. Alternatively, the angled tube 141 may have a square, oval, or any other shape suitable to those skilled in the art. The angled tube 141 may have an outside diameter, or an outside width, of between 2 cm and 5 cm and a thickness of between 0.5 mm and 5 mm. The angled tube 141 may preferably be made of metal, by For example, in stainless steel. Alternatively, the angled tube 141 can be made of composite material or any other material suitable to those skilled in the art. The angled tube 141 can be fixed to the frame 11 by welding, screwing, or any other fastening method suitable to those skilled in the art.

[0035] Preferably, and as shown in Figure [Fig. 3], the bent tube 141 can be fitted into a fitting tube 142. The latter may have an identical cross-section and be made of materials similar to the bent tube 141. The fitting tube 142 may have an internal diameter greater than the diameter of the bent tube 141 so that the bent tube can be fitted inside the fitting tube. Standard tolerances for those skilled in the art will be used to achieve the desired type of fitting, for example, a tight fit, a slip fit, or any other type of fitting suitable for those skilled in the art. The sleeve tube 142 can have a similar thickness to the bent tube 141. The sleeve tube 142 can be fixed to the frame 11 by welding, screwing, or by any assembly method suitable to a person skilled in the art.The bent tube 141 can then, at will, be fitted into the fitting tube 142 in a working position, shown in Figure [Fig.3] or be fitted into the fitting tube 142 in a storage position, not shown, in which the bent tube 141 is folded against the frame 11.

[0036] The bent tube 141 can be moved from the operating position to the stored position, or vice versa, by rotating the bent tube 141 inside the socket tube 142. The right-hand operating handle 14 may also include a locking device configured to stop the bent tube 141 from rotating and / or translating within the socket tube. This locking device may be a pin, a screw, or any other locking device suitable to those skilled in the art.

[0037] In an alternative displacement of the bent tube 141, the latter can be moved from the position of use to the stored position, or vice versa, by removing the bent tube 141 from the fitting tube 142, rotating said bent tube relative to said fitting tube, and then reinserting said bent tube into said fitting tube in this position.

[0038] The right-hand operating handle 14 may include, at one of its ends, a gripping surface 143. This surface is intended to be grasped by the user. The gripping surface 143 may have a raised pattern on its surface designed to adhere to a user's hand. Preferably, the gripping surface 143 may be made of an adhesive material. The gripping surface 143 may be made of a polymer, for example, rubber, or any other material suitable to those skilled in the art.

[0039] The left operating handle 14' is similar to the right operating handle 14.

[0040] With reference to Figure [Fig. 3], the mobile assistance terminal 1 may include a push-button foot bar 113. The push-button foot bar 113 may be arranged at the bottom of the frame 11, projecting from the rear face 112 of said frame. The push-button foot bar 113 may be in the form of a tube. The tube may have a square, rectangular, circular, oval, or any other cross-sectional shape suitable to those skilled in the art. The tube may have an outside diameter, or an outside width, of between 2 cm and 7 cm and a thickness of between 0.5 mm and 7 mm. The tube may preferably be made of metal, for example, stainless steel. Alternatively, the tube may be made of a composite material or any other material suitable to those skilled in the art. The impulse foot bar 113 can be fixed to the chassis 11 by screwing, welding, or any other means of assembly suitable to a person skilled in the art.

[0041] The mobile assistance station 1 comprises at least two compartments 15, 16, 17, 18. These at least two compartments 15, 16, 17, 18 are removably arranged on the front face 111 of the chassis 11. For the purposes of this invention, "removable" means that a compartment 15, 16, 17, 18 can be locked in position on the chassis 11 at will, without the need for a tool, or, conversely, unlocked from said chassis so as to allow the compartment to be separated from said chassis and moved independently of said chassis. The term "removable" should be distinguished from "dismountable," which requires the use of a tool, for example, a screwdriver, a wrench, or something similar, to mount or dismount one object relative to another.

[0042] A box 15, 16, 17, 18 may comprise a box body 150, 160, 170, 180. The latter may have a parallelepiped shape. The box body 150, 160, 170, 180 may have a width between 30 cm and 70 cm. The boxes 15, 16, 17, 18 may preferably all have a box body 150, 160, 170, 180 whose width is equal to that of the frame 11. The box body 150, 160, 170, 180 may have a height between 15 cm and 70 cm. The box body 150, 160, 170, 180 may have a depth between 10 cm and 40 cm. The cabinet body (160, 170) of one or more cabinets (16, 17) may have the same height, width, and length so that the cabinets are interchangeable. The cabinet body (150, 160, 170, 180) of one or more cabinets (15, 16, 17, 18) may have a different height, width, and / or length.

[0043] Each box 15, 16, 17, 18 has at least one handle for gripping the box. The boxes 15, 16, 17, 18 can thus be easily transported by grasping them by the handle. The handle can preferably be arranged on an upper face of the box body 150, 160, 170, 180. In variant embodiments of the housing 15, 16, 17, 18, the handle may be arranged on a side face of the housing body 150, 160, 170, 180, or on any other face suitable to those skilled in the art. In other embodiments of the housing 15, 16, 17, 18, the housing may have several handles arranged on one or more faces of the housing body 150, 160, 170, 180. The handle may have standard dimensions and shapes and be made of metal, for example stainless steel, plastic, composite material, leather, or any other material or combination of materials suitable to those skilled in the art. The handle can be fixed to the body of the 150, 160, 170, 180 box by fitting, welding, riveting, screwing, or by any other means of fixing suitable to a person skilled in the art.

[0044] One or more cabinets 15, 16, 17, 18 may include one or more drawers 151, 161, 171, 181. Each drawer 151, 161, 171, 181 may define a compartment in which one or more pieces of equipment may be stored. One or more drawers 151, 161, 171, 181 may be arranged to move in translation relative to the cabinet body 150, 160, 170, 180 between a closed position and an open position. One or more drawers may be arranged to move in rotation relative to the cabinet body 150, 160, 170, 180 about a horizontal axis so as to open by tilting between a closed position and an open position.

[0045] In an embodiment shown in Figures [Fig. 1] and [Fig. 2], the mobile assistance unit 1 comprises three compartments 15, 16, 17, each containing a drawer 151, 161, 171. These three compartments 15, 16, 17 are preferably arranged in a lower part of the front face 111 of the chassis 11. For example, a first compartment 15 may be intended to house an automated external defibrillator (AED). The housing of the first compartment 15 may advantageously be large enough to accommodate a commercially available automated external defibrillator. The first compartment 15 may, for example, be located at the very bottom of the front face 111 of the chassis 11. A second compartment 16 and a third compartment 17 may be configured to house various personal protective equipment (PPE). The second box 16 can be located above the first box 15. The third box 17 can be located above the second box 16.The mobile assistance unit 1 may also include a fourth compartment 18 with a drawer 181 in its lower part. The fourth compartment 18 may be located above the third compartment 17. Referring to Figure [Fig. 2], the drawer 181 may advantageously have a low height so that it can serve as a table when said drawer is open. The drawer 181 may, in particular, have a height between 1 cm and 10 cm.

[0046] One or more compartments 18 may include one or more doors 182, 182'. One or more doors 182, 182' may be movable in rotation, relative to the body of a 180 mm box, around a horizontal or vertical axis, between an open and a closed position. One or more doors may be movable in translation, relative to the body of the 180 mm box, between an open and a closed position.

[0047] According to an embodiment shown in figures [Fig.1] and [Fig.2], the fourth cabinet 18 may have two doors 182, 182'. These may be located in its upper part of the fourth cabinet 18, above the drawer 181.

[0048] One or more cabinets 18 may include one or more drawers 181 and one or more doors 182, 182'. This is, for example, the case of the fourth cabinet 18 shown in figures [Fig.1] and [Fig.2].

[0049] At least one of the cabinets 18 may include several compartments 183, 184. Each compartment 183, 184 may include a housing for one or more pieces of equipment. Each compartment 183, 184 may include partitions delimiting the housing for said compartment. When a cabinet 15, 16, 17, 18 includes one or more drawers, one or more compartments may be arranged in one or more of said drawers. When a cabinet 18 includes one or more doors 182, 182', one or more compartments 183, 184 may be arranged on one or more of said doors, and one or more compartments 183, 184 may be arranged in the cabinet body 180.

[0050] One or more compartments 183 may be equipped with a locking device. This device may be configured to allow access to the housing of the associated compartment 183 in the open position, or conversely, to prevent access to said housing in the closed position. The locking device may be in the form of a compartment drawer or one or more compartment doors. One or more compartment doors may be arranged to rotate about a horizontal or vertical axis, relative to the walls of the associated compartment 183, between an open and a closed position. One or more doors may be arranged to move in translation relative to the walls of the associated compartment 183, between an open and a closed position. One or more compartment drawers may be arranged to move in translation relative to the walls of the associated compartment 183 between a closed and an open position.One or more compartment drawers can be arranged to rotate relative to the walls of the associated compartment 183 around a horizontal axis so as to open by tilting between a closed position and an open position.

[0051] One or more compartments 184 may be without a locking mechanism. The housing for such compartments 184 may thus be freely accessible.

[0052] According to an embodiment shown in Figures [Fig. 1] and [Fig. 2], the fourth compartment 18 may comprise several compartments 183 equipped with a device The fourth compartment 18 is a closure with several compartments 184 lacking a locking mechanism. One or more compartments 183, 184 can be arranged on each of the doors 182, 182', and one or more compartments 183, 184 can be arranged in the body of the compartment 180. The fourth compartment 18 can, in particular, be used to store medical equipment. This equipment can, for example, be medical consumables such as sterile compresses, bandages, doses of eye rinse fluid, doses of disinfectant fluid, etc. The fourth compartment 18 can then be designated as the "pharmacy".

[0053] One or more enclosures 15, 16, 17, 18 can be configured to be protected against the intrusion of water projected against said enclosure. One or more enclosures 15, 16, 17, 18 can be configured to be protected against the intrusion of dust projected against said enclosure. In particular, one or more enclosures 15, 16, 17, 18, preferably all enclosures 15, 16, 17, 18, can have a level of protection corresponding to the IP65 enclosure protection rating according to European standard EN 60529. To achieve this, the enclosure(s) 15, 16, 17, 18 can be fitted with sealing gaskets.

[0054] The mobile assistance terminal 1 includes a fastening system. The latter is configured to lock in position on the chassis 11, or unlocked relative to said chassis, one or more of the boxes 15, 16, 17, 18.

[0055] Preferably, and as shown in Figures [Fig. 1] to [Fig. 4], the fastening system may include toggle latches 19, also known as latches. The selection of toggle latches 19 for the fastening system is not arbitrary. Indeed, the toggle latches 19 have a simple operation and, due to their size, are easily located and identifiable on the mobile assistance unit 1. A user can thus quickly understand, firstly, that the boxes 15, 16, 17, 18 are removable, and secondly, how to detach said boxes from the frame 11, even if the user is in an emergency situation and is seeing the mobile assistance unit 1 for the first time. The toggle latches 19 have a standard shape and dimensions known to those skilled in the art. Toggle closures may feature a key locking system.Thus, it is possible to lock the boxes 15, 16, 17, 18, for example, in position at the end of the working day, so that said boxes cannot be stolen during the night by malicious persons.

[0056] Alternatively, the fastening system may include reversible elastic interlocking devices or any other fastening device suitable to a person skilled in the art.

[0057] With reference to Figure [Fig. 3], the mobile assistance station 1 may include one or more fire extinguisher holders 20. In one embodiment shown in Figure [Fig. 3], the mobile assistance station 1 may include two holders of fire extinguisher 20. Each fire extinguisher holder 20 may include a base for receiving the lower surface of a fire extinguisher 201, and a band for at least partially encircling a circumferential surface of said fire extinguisher so as to prevent said fire extinguisher from tipping over relative to said base. The fire extinguisher holder 20 may have dimensions adapted to those of the fire extinguisher 201 it is intended to receive. In an embodiment shown in Figure [Fig. 3], the mobile aid station 1 may include compact-type fire extinguishers 201. These fire extinguishers have dimensions known to those skilled in the art. The fire extinguisher holder 20 may preferably be made of metal, for example, stainless steel. Alternatively, the fire extinguisher holder 20 may be made of composite material or any other material suitable to those skilled in the art.The fire extinguisher bracket 20 can be fixed to the chassis 11 by screwing, welding, or any other assembly method suitable to a person skilled in the art.

[0058] The mobile assistance station 1 may include one or more warning signs. One or more of the warning signs may advantageously be arranged on an upper part of the rear face 112 of the chassis 11 so as to be easily readable by a user. One or more of the warning signs may advantageously be removably arranged on the chassis 11 so as to be easily replaced by another warning sign bearing updated inscriptions or inscriptions adapted to the site where the mobile assistance station 1 is installed. To this end, one or more of the warning signs may preferably be magnetized so as to be held in position against a metallic part of the chassis 11 by magnetism.One or more of the warning signs may alternatively be attached to the frame 11 by means of clips, hook-and-loop fasteners, or any other temporary fastening method suitable to a person skilled in the art. Alternatively, one or more of the warning signs may be fixed to the frame 11 by screwing, riveting, gluing, or any other fastening method suitable to a person skilled in the art. In one embodiment, one or more of the warning signs may be in the form of a display panel into which a warning card can be inserted or removed. The display panel may be fixed to the frame 11 by screwing, riveting, welding, gluing, or any other assembly method suitable to a person skilled in the art.

[0059] The mobile assistance station 1 may include one or more mirrors. Advantageously, a mirror may be arranged at the top of the rear face 112 of the chassis 11, so as to allow the reflection of a user's face. The mirror can thus be used to help the user rinse their eyes by means of a Eye rinsing solution. One or more of the mirrors can be removably arranged on the frame 11 so that they can be easily replaced when damaged. For this purpose, one or more of the mirrors can be magnetized. Alternatively, one or more of the mirrors can be attached to the frame 11 by means of clips, hook-and-loop fasteners, or any other suitable temporary attachment method. Alternatively, one or more of the mirrors can be fixed to the frame 11 by screwing, riveting, gluing, or any other suitable attachment method.

[0060] The mobile assistance unit 1 may include one or more nets. One or more of the nets may advantageously be arranged on a lower part of the rear face 112 of the frame 11. One or more of the nets may be configured to hold one or more pieces of equipment, for example, a fire blanket and / or a paper map. The net(s) are preferably elastic. The net(s) may be attached to the frame 11 by hooks fixed to said frame.

[0061] The mobile assistance kiosk 1 may include a central unit. The latter may include several electronic components arranged on one or more electronic boards. The electronic components may include one or more microprocessors. The electronic components may include one or more computer memories configured to store one or more computer programs as well as one or more pieces of information. The electronic components may include one or more communication devices for external electronic components. The communication devices may include one or more network cards or chips configured to allow a wired or wireless connection with external electronic components, in particular via Ethernet, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GSM, 3G, 4G, 5G, or any other protocol suitable to those skilled in the art.The mobile assistance terminal 1 may include one or more antennas for amplifying the signal from wireless communication devices. The communication devices may include one or more acquisition cards or chips configured to receive a signal from a signal capture device. The communication devices may include an audio card or chip configured to transmit an audio signal to one or more speakers 23. The communication devices may include a video card or chip configured to transmit a video signal to one or more screens 22.

[0062] The central unit may include a power supply configured to supply electricity to the electronic components. As such, the mobile assistance terminal 1 may understand an electrical power cable configured to connect the power supply to an electrical power source on site.

[0063] The chassis 1 may include a chassis drawer 21. Preferably, this drawer may be arranged in a lower portion of the rear face 112 of the chassis 11. The chassis drawer 21 may be designed to receive the coiled power cable when said cable is disconnected from the power supply. For this purpose, the chassis drawer 21 may define a compartment whose dimensions allow it to receive the coiled power cable. The chassis drawer 21 may be arranged to move in translation relative to the chassis 11 between a closed position and an open position. In an embodiment shown in Figure 3, the chassis drawer 21 may be arranged to move in rotation relative to the chassis 11 about a horizontal axis so as to open by pivoting between a closed position and an open position.

[0064] The mobile assistance station 1 may include an inverter, equipped with one or more batteries. The inverter may be configured to provide power to the central unit's power supply via the batteries when said power supply is not supplied by another power source. The inverter may also be configured to recharge the batteries when said power supply is supplied by another power source.

[0065] The mobile assistance kiosk 1 can be equipped with one or more user interfaces. These interfaces may include one or more screens 22, touchscreens or not, one or more speakers 23, one or more microphones 24, one or more buttons, a keyboard, or any other user interface suitable for a person skilled in the art. The central unit can then be configured to display information on one or more of the screens 22. In particular, this information may be safety information. This information may, notably, be site-specific.

[0066] The mobile assistance terminal 1 may include a device for detecting at least one event.

[0067] The detection device may include an opening detector. This detector may be configured to detect that the closing mechanism associated with one of the compartments 183 is in the open position. In practice, in each compartment 183 equipped with a closing mechanism, an opening sensor is arranged to detect the opening of the closing mechanism. This opening sensor may be an inductive proximity sensor, a toggle switch, a motion sensor, or any other means of detecting the opening of the closing mechanism suitable to those skilled in the art.

[0068] The opening detector can be equipped with an opening battery configured to supply power to the opening sensor(s). The battery can be arranged inside the housing(s) 18 comprising compartments 183 equipped with an opening sensor. The opening battery may advantageously be rechargeable by induction. Accordingly, for each housing 18 comprising an opening battery, the chassis 11 may integrate, opposite the opening battery, when the associated housing 18 is positioned on the chassis, an inductive charger to allow the opening battery to be charged. Alternatively, for each housing 18 comprising an opening battery, the chassis 11 may include a power connector configured to connect with a power connector arranged on the housing to supply the opening battery with electricity and allow it to be recharged.

[0069] The opening detector may be equipped with a communication device for the central unit so as to transmit to said central unit information indicating the detection of a closing mechanism in the open position, hereinafter referred to as "open information". This communication device is of the same type as those previously described for the central unit.

[0070] Thus, the central processing unit can store the opening information in memory. This opening information can then be used for inventory purposes. For example, the central processing unit can be configured to display on a screen 22 information indicating that a compartment 183 has been opened. When this compartment 183 contains consumable equipment, the central processing unit can be configured to display on the screen 22 information requiring a user to declare the number of consumable items used associated with said compartment. The user can then enter the number of consumable items used using the screen 22, if it is a touchscreen, a keyboard, or any other input method suitable for a person skilled in the art. Thus, the central processing unit is able to maintain an accurate inventory of the compartments 183.

[0071] Thus, the invention also relates to a method for inventorying equipment arranged inside a mobile assistance kiosk 1 according to the invention. This inventory method may include the following steps: • al) Detect the opening of the closing mechanism of a compartment 183, • a2) Display information requiring the declaration of the number of consumable equipment used in association with said compartment, • a3) Enter the number of consumable equipment items used, • a4) Update the number of consumable equipment remaining in said compartment.

[0072] The central unit can also be configured to display on screen 22 a user-selectable option to declare that the mobile assistance terminal 1 is being restocked with consumable equipment. The replenishment option can be selected using screen 22, if it is a touchscreen, a touchpad, a keyboard, or any other selection method suitable for a person skilled in the art. Once the replenishment option is selected, and when an opening signal is received by the central unit, the latter can be configured to display on screen 22 information requiring a user to declare the number of replenished consumables associated with that compartment.

[0073] The inventory process may then include the following steps: • bl) Select a replenishment option, • b2) Detect the opening of the closing mechanism of a compartment 183, • b3) Display information requiring the number to be declared of consumable equipment replenished associated with said compartment, • b4) Enter the number of consumable equipment replenished, • b5) Update the number of consumable equipment in said compartment.

[0074] Alternatively or in combination with the opening detector, the detection device may include one or more ID readers. These readers may be configured to read an ID from one or more pieces of equipment. The ID may be in the form of a barcode, a QR code, an RFID chip, an NFC chip, or any other form suitable to those skilled in the art. The ID readers may then include a reader adapted to the nature of the equipment's ID, for example, a barcode reader, a QR code reader, an RFID chip reader, an NFC chip reader, or any other ID reader suitable to those skilled in the art. Thus, the user can simply pass the equipment's ID in front of the associated ID reader to declare the use or replenishment of said equipment.In practice, when the identifier is read by the identifier reader, the latter sends identifier information to the central processing unit. Upon receiving this identifier information, the central processing unit can be configured to display on screen 22 information requesting the declaration of the type of action associated with the equipment whose identifier was scanned, accompanied by a first selectable option specifying that it is a "use" type action and a second selectable option specifying that it is a "replenishment" type action. The user can then select the option corresponding to their action using selection methods similar to those described previously.

[0075] The inventory process may then include the following steps: • cl) Read the identifier of a device with the identifier reader, • c2) Display information requiring the declaration of the type of action associated with the equipment whose identifier was scanned, accompanied by a first selectable option specifying that it is a "use" type action and a second selectable option specifying that it is a "replenishment" type action, • c3) Select the first option or the second option, • c4) Update the number of consumable equipment in said compartment.

[0076] Similar to compartments 183, the opening detector can be configured to detect that a drawer 151, 161, 171, 181 of one of the cabinets 15, 16, 17, 18 is in the open position and / or that a door 182, 182' of one of the cabinets 18 is in the open position. An inventory at the level of cabinet 15, 16, 17, 18 can then be carried out in a similar manner to the inventory previously described for compartments 182.

[0077] The central unit can also be configured to count people on the site. To do this, people present on the site can be equipped with a badge bearing an identifier of the same type as described above. This identifier can be read by an identifier reader of the same type as described above. Thus, when a person first swipes their badge in front of the identifier reader, the latter reads the identifier and sends identification information to the central unit. The central unit can then be configured to record a status value associated with the badge identifier corresponding to a status "person entering the site". Later, when the same person swipes their badge again in front of the identifier reader, the latter reads the identifier and sends identification information to the central unit.The central unit can then be configured to record a status value associated with the badge ID corresponding to a "person leaving site" status. The central unit can also be configured to record the time the new status value was recorded. This makes it possible to calculate the time the person spent on site by subtracting the recording time of the "person entering site" status from that of the "person leaving site" status.

[0078] Thus, the invention also relates to a method for counting people on a site. This counting method may include the following steps: • dl) Read the ID of a person's badge with the ID reader, • d2) Determine the existing value of the status associated with this identifier, • d3) Record a new status value to match: • A "person entering the site" status, if the existing value is "null" or corresponds to a "person leaving the site" status. • A "person leaving the site" status, if the existing value corresponds to a "person entering the site" status. • d4) Optionally, record the time the news was recorded value of status, • d5) If necessary, and when the new status value corresponds to a Status "person leaving site", calculate the time the person spent on the site.

[0079] Alternatively or in combination, when a person does not possess a badge, that person may declare their entry onto or exit from the site using a user interface. For example, the person may enter their first and last name, and / or an identification number, and / or any other relevant information, via the user interface. The central processing unit may then be configured to record a status value associated with this first and last name, and / or this identification number, and / or the relevant information, in a manner similar to the recording of the status value based on identification information described previously.

[0080] The detection device may also include a fall detector configured to detect when a person falls. This detector may include one or more cameras. These cameras may be mounted on the mobile assistance station 1 or be located remotely from said mobile assistance station.

[0081] The mobile assistance station 1 may, therefore, include an alerting device. The alerting device may include a rotating beacon 25 as shown in Figures [Fig. 1] to [Fig. 4]. The alerting device may include a loudspeaker 23 as shown in Figures [Fig. 1] to [Fig. 4].

[0082] Therefore, when a person falls, the fall detector can be configured to send a fall notification to the central unit. Upon receiving this notification, the central unit can be configured to trigger the alarm device to emit an alert signal. This alert signal can be visual, for example via the flashing light 25, and / or audible, for example via the loudspeaker 23.

[0083] Thus, the invention also relates to an alerting method. The latter may comprise the following steps: • el) Detect a person's fall, • e2) Trigger an alert signal.

[0084] The detection device may also include a gas detector. The gas detector may include one or more gas sensors. One of the gas sensors may be configured to measure the carbon dioxide concentration in the air. One of the gas sensors may be configured to measure the methane concentration. in the air. Sensors can also be configured to measure the levels of other gases specifically associated with a particular site.

[0085] As with the fall alarm, the central unit can be configured to trigger the alarm device when the measured gas level exceeds a gas threshold. The alarm process can then include the following steps: • fl) Measure the concentration of a gas in the air, • f2) Compare the measured rate to a recorded gas threshold, • f3) Trigger an alert signal if the measured rate is above the threshold of recorded gas.

[0086] The detection device may also include a thermometer configured to measure the temperature on site. The central unit can then be configured to trigger the alarm device when the temperature on site exceeds a temperature threshold. Indeed, some regulations may require people to stop working above a temperature threshold. This threshold may, for example, be 43°C. The alarm process may then include the following steps: • gl) Measure the temperature on site, • g2) Compare the measured temperature to a recorded temperature threshold, • g3) Trigger an alert signal if the measured temperature is higher at the recorded temperature threshold.

[0087] The detection device may also include a humidity sensor configured to measure the humidity level in the air. The central unit can then be configured to trigger the alarm device when the humidity level in the air exceeds a certain threshold. Indeed, in certain activities, the humidity level can affect the progress of the activity. For example, for a concrete pouring activity, the humidity level in the air must be below a certain threshold so that the concrete can dry properly. The alarm process may then include the following steps: • hl) Measure the humidity level in the air, • h2) Compare the measured humidity level to a recorded humidity threshold, • h3) Trigger an alert signal if the measured humidity level is higher at the recorded humidity threshold.

[0088] The detection device may also include an emergency call button. The emergency call button may be arranged in a lower part of the chassis 11 so as to be easily visible and accessible even by a person on the ground. The central unit may then be configured to trigger the alarm device when the emergency call button is pressed. The alarm procedure may then include the following steps: (il) Activate the emergency call button, • i2) Trigger an alert signal.

[0089] When the central processing unit includes a communication device, the latter can be configured to communicate with one or more remote computer servers. The central processing unit can then be configured to exchange information with the remote computer server(s). Another aspect of the invention relates to an assistance system comprising one or more remote computer servers and a mobile assistance kiosk 1 equipped with a communication device configured to communicate with the remote computer server(s).

[0090] In particular, the central unit can be configured to send inventory information to an inventory computer server. The latter can be configured to inform a purchasing center of the necessary supplies.

[0091] Similarly, the central unit can be configured to send census information to a census computer server. The latter can be configured to inform a human resources department, and / or a security department, and / or an emergency services department, of the people present on the site.

[0092] The central unit can also be configured to send alert information to an alert server. This server can be configured to alert an emergency service. The emergency service can then dispatch one or more rescue teams to the site. The alert server can also be configured to distribute the alert information to mobile phones by sending an SMS, and / or making a pre-recorded call, and / or via a dedicated application installed on said mobile phones. These phones could, for example, belong to people present on the site. In this case, the central unit can be configured to send census information to the alert server. The server can then use this census information to target the people to whom the alert should be sent.The computer alert server can also be configured to connect the emergency service and the mobile assistance terminal 1. The microphone(s) 24 and the speaker(s) 23 can then serve as a telephone interface.

[0093] The mobile assistance kiosk 1 may also include a geolocation device. The central unit can then be configured to send geolocation information to the alerting computer server. The latter can be configured to inform the rescue team(s) of the location of the alert. The geolocation information can also be used to locate the mobile assistance kiosk 1 if it has been lost or stolen.

Claims

Demands

1. Mobile assistance station comprising: • A chassis (11), • A mobility member (12) mounted on said chassis and configured to allow movement of said chassis, said mobility member comprising at least two wheels (121, 122, 123, 121', 122', 123'), • At least one chassis operating handle (14) arranged projecting from a rear face (112) of said chassis, characterized in that it also comprises: • At least two boxes (15, 16, 17, 18) arranged removably on a front face (111) of said chassis, each of said boxes having at least one box gripping handle, • A locking system configured to lock in position on said chassis, or unlocked from said chassis, one or more of said boxes.

2. Mobile assistance terminal according to claim 1 characterized in that the attachment system comprises toggle closures (19).

3. Mobile assistance terminal according to any one of the preceding claims characterized in that the mobility member (12) comprises, arranged on each side of the chassis (11), an assembly including: • A wheel support (120, 120') mounted movably in rotation relative to said chassis around a horizontal support axis, • Three wheels (121, 122, 123, 121', 122', 123') arranged on said wheel support at 120° to each other around said support axis, each of said wheels being mounted movably in rotation relative to said wheel support around a wheel axis parallel to said support axis.

4. Mobile assistance terminal according to any one of the preceding claims characterized in that it comprises a device for detecting at least one event.

5. Mobile assistance terminal according to claim 4 characterized in that: • At least one of the housings (15, 16, 17, 18) comprises several compartments (183, 184), each of said compartments having a housing, one or more of said compartments being equipped with a closing member configured to: • Allow access to the housing of said compartment, in the open position, or • Prohibit access to the housing of said compartment, in the closed position, • The detection device comprises an opening detector configured to detect that a closing member is in the open position.

6. Mobile assistance station according to any one of claims 4 or 5 characterized in that the detection device comprises a fall detector configured to detect the fall of a person.

7. Mobile assistance terminal according to any one of claims 4 to 6 characterized in that the detection device comprises a gas detector.

8. Mobile assistance terminal according to any one of the preceding claims characterized in that it includes an alert device.

9. Mobile assistance terminal according to any one of the preceding claims characterized in that it comprises a device for communicating with a remote computer server.

10. Assistance system characterized in that it comprises: • A mobile assistance terminal according to claim 9, • At least one computer server.

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