Building for rescue work training using helicopter

Abstract

To prepare a building provided with various difficult rescue places, for rescue work training using an actual helicopter and conducted cooperatively by a pilot, a hoist operator, and a rescue worker on board.SOLUTION: A building for rescue work training by a helicopter has a building body, and one or more difficult rescue places provided in the building body, and further has a simulated fire generation device and / or a rooftop heliport.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a structure for training helicopter rescue operations, and more particularly to a structure suitable for training in saving lives in the event of a fire or the like. Regarding. [Background technology]

[0002] In recent years, helicopters have been widely used for a variety of purposes, including rescue missions during disasters and emergencies, transporting supplies, and extinguishing fires, and demand is increasing, but the training system for them is not yet sufficient.

[0003] In particular, rescue operations during fires in high-rise buildings such as buildings are highly difficult and require coordination between helicopter pilots, hoist operators and rescue workers, so there was a demand for facilities (structures) where sufficient training could be carried out using actual aircraft.

[0004] Regarding such problems, for example, Patent Document 1 discloses technology relating to a facility that can carry out training such as: (a) in the event of a large-scale fire, firefighting activities in cooperation with other helicopters; (b) in the event of a building fire, pinpoint firefighting at windows; (c) firefighting and rescue training by helicopter in the event of a ship fire; and (d) firefighting and rescue training by helicopter in the event of a chemical plant fire.

[0005] However, at this training facility, the helicopters were not actual aircraft, but rather mock aircraft with only the cockpit section, meaning that the pilot, hoist operator, and rescue worker on board the helicopter could not train in a coordinated manner. Furthermore, the various difficult rescue situations in actual structures could not be reproduced, meaning that sufficient training effects could not be obtained. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0006] [Patent Document 1] JP 2001-134168 A Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0007] The problem to be solved is the difficulty of preparing a structure with a variety of difficult rescue locations for rescue operation training using an actual helicopter, in which the on-board pilot, hoist operator, and rescue worker work together. [Means for solving the problem]

[0008] In order to solve the above problem, a first aspect of the present invention is a structure for helicopter rescue work training, -The structure itself; -One or more difficult-to-rescue locations provided in the structure body; The present invention is characterized by having the following.

[0009] In this way, using an actual helicopter, the on-board pilot, hoist operator, and rescue workers can work together to conduct rescue training from difficult-to-rescue locations located on the main body of the structure.

[0010] A second aspect of the present invention may be the structure for helicopter rescue work training of the first aspect, further characterized in that the structure body has a simulated fire generating device.

[0011] Here, the simulated fire generating device preferably has a mechanism capable of generating smoke, flames, etc., and a blowing mechanism capable of directing the smoke, flames, etc. in a desired direction.

[0012] In this way, rescue operations under fire conditions can be trained and actual rescue operations can be carried out smoothly and safely.

[0013] A third aspect of the present invention is a structure for helicopter rescue work training according to the first or second aspect, which may further be characterized in that the structure itself has a heliport on its roof.

[0014] In this way, it is possible to conduct training in landing at the heliport, training in taking off from the heliport, training in rescuing people in need of rescue on the roof, training in rescuing people in need of rescue on lower floors from the roof, training rescue workers to disembark and board the plane on the roof, and loading and unloading equipment, tools, and materials necessary for rescue operations under normal circumstances or in a fire situation, thereby enabling trainees to become familiar with actual rescue operations in a building with a heliport.

[0015] A fourth aspect of the present invention is a building for helicopter rescue work training according to any one of the first to third aspects, characterized in that the difficult-to-rescue location is a location having an overhang on the upper floor.

[0016] For example, if there is a balcony or eaves on an upper floor, rescue operations from the floor directly below will be difficult because the balcony or eaves will be an obstacle. By conducting training in such a situation, it will be possible to carry out actual rescue operations smoothly and safely.

[0017] In this embodiment, smoke and flames from a simulated fire generator may be applied to this location, making it possible to train rescue from a location where it is difficult to perform rescue in the event of a fire. This is also applicable to the fifth and sixth embodiments.

[0018] A fifth aspect of the present invention is a structure for helicopter rescue work training according to the first to third aspects, characterized in that the difficult-to-rescue location is a window having an element that may be an obstacle to rescue.

[0019] Here, factors that may hinder rescue include, but are not limited to, a lack of irregularities in the wall surface around the window, the opening area of ​​the window being barely large enough for the rescuee to pass through, the presence of obstacles such as bars, the need to remove the window frame, etc.

[0020] In recent years, in mid- to high-rise buildings, it is becoming more common for walls to have no bumps or irregularities, and windows often have no or few footholds or handholds that could serve as footholds for rescue operations.

[0021] By recreating such conditions in a training structure, trainees can become familiar with rescue methods and the equipment to be used, enabling them to carry out actual rescue operations smoothly and safely.

[0022] In addition, the window may further include a place where a lattice is provided on a part or the whole surface, or a place where it is a louver window (jalousie window). Training such as removal using appropriate tools and equipment can also be conducted.

[0023] A sixth aspect of the present invention is a building for helicopter rescue work training according to any one of the first to third aspects, characterized in that the difficult-to-rescue location is a device suspended from the roof.

[0024] Roof-suspended devices are typically multi-person gondolas used for repair work on buildings or cleaning windows, but also include so-called swings suspended by ropes for one-person use.

[0025] In particular, gondolas are installed with a gap between them and the main structure, and they sway significantly due to the wind and the movements of the occupants, making rescue operations difficult in such locations. By conducting training in such locations and becoming familiar with the operation, actual rescue operations can be carried out smoothly and safely.

[0026] A seventh aspect of the present invention is a structure for helicopter rescue work training according to any one of the first to sixth aspects, characterized in that the difficult-to-rescue areas are arranged separately on multiple sides of the structure.

[0027] In this way, different training can be carried out on each side of the building, and the necessary training can be carried out efficiently.

[0028] An eighth aspect of the present invention is a structure for helicopter rescue work training according to the first aspect, characterized in that a protective net for protecting persons who fall may be provided on the lower floors of the main body of the structure.

[0029] In this way, even if an incident occurs during training in which a person in need of rescue or a rescue worker falls, their lives can be safely secured. Effect of the Invention

[0030] As described above, the helicopter rescue training structure of the present invention can provide a structure for rescue training using an actual helicopter, in which the pilot on board and rescue workers work together, and this is expected to have an extremely significant effect on actual rescue operations, particularly rescue operations in the event of a fire. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0031] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a structure for rescue work training according to a first embodiment of the present invention. [Diagram 2] FIG. 2 is another perspective view of the rescue work training structure of the first embodiment of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0032] A first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. Fig. 1 is a perspective view of a structure for helicopter rescue work training of the present invention, and Fig. 2 is a perspective view of the same structure as seen from another direction.

[0033] The main body of the structure for helicopter rescue training (hereinafter referred to as the "main body of the structure") 1 has a rectangular prism shape with four vertical walls.

[0034] The number of floors of the main structure 1 is preferably a medium-rise building of about seven stories for training purposes, but a higher or lower building may be selected depending on the purpose of the training and the expected results.

[0035] As for the shape, a quadrangular prism is preferable because all four sides can be used for training, but the shape is not limited to this and may be a triangular prism, a prism with five or more sides, a cylinder, or a cone.

[0036] In addition, a structure 1 that has a training area or training equipment added to it will be called a "structure for rescue work training."

[0037] 1 is a perspective view from a certain direction of a building for helicopter rescue work training of the present invention, and on the roof is provided a heliport 2. A lightweight aluminum deck heliport that is easy to install is suitable as the heliport 2, but it may also be made of concrete or steel plate.

[0038] Here, each side of the rectangular prism-shaped building body 1 is designated as a first side 10, a second side 20, a third side 30, and a fourth side 40. The seventh, sixth, and fifth floor portions of the first side 10 are provided with a balcony 11, a glass door 12 for accessing the balcony 11, a handrail 13 provided on the outer periphery of the balcony 11, and a partition 14 provided at the boundary with the adjacent dwelling unit (or office).

[0039] In this condition, for example, when rescuing a person in need of rescue P1 on the fifth floor, the balcony on the sixth floor becomes like an overhang, making the rescue difficult.

[0040] Next, on the second surface 20, there are two protrusions 21 protruding approximately horizontally into the air from the roof, two suspension ropes 22 each having one end fixed to a fixed part provided on the roof (not shown) and the other end extending downward via the protrusions 21, and a gondola 23 connected to the other end of the suspension ropes 22, having a floor and frame part on which a worker can board, and which can be moved up and down by the suspension ropes 22.

[0041] Such a gondola 23 is usually located a short distance (about 60 cm) from the main body of the building 1, and sways significantly due to the wind, the up and down movement of the gondola, and the movement of the worker, making it difficult to rescue the person in need of rescue P2.

[0042] FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the structure for helicopter rescue work training of the present invention, seen from the opposite direction to that of FIG. 1, and the third surface 30 of the structure body 1 has a shape with few irregularities and no footholds or handholds.

[0043] Various window portions are provided on the third surface 30. There are prepared a normal-sized window 31, a small window 32 that is smaller than the normal-sized window and is just large enough for the rescuer P3 to pass through, a partially barred window 33 that has bars on one side, and a fully barred window 34 that has bars on the entire surface.

[0044] In addition, although not shown, it may be a louver window (also called a jalousie window) made up of rotatable, elongated glass pieces, or a sash window or single-hinged window that people cannot pass through.

[0045] Such windows make rescue operations difficult because there are no footholds, and if the person in need of rescue P3 is unable to escape through the window opening, it may be necessary to remove structures such as the window frame.

[0046] 2 shows a state in which a part of the wall is cut away in the seventh floor portion of the fourth side 40, where a simulated fire generating device 50 is installed. The simulated fire generating device 50 preferably has a smoke and flame generating mechanism 51 capable of generating smoke and / or flames, and a blower mechanism 52 capable of directing the smoke or flames in a desired direction.

[0047] This enables rescue training under smoke and flame conditions, as well as comprehensive training on each surface by directing smoke or flames toward the first surface 10, the second surface 20, or the third surface 30.

[0048] A protective net 60 is provided on the fourth floor of the main structure 1. Support pillars 61 are extended from each corner of the structure, and a net 62 is stretched between the support pillars 61 to prevent a serious accident in the event that a rescue worker or person in need of rescue falls during training.

[0049] In response to a fall, depending on the height of the main structure 1 and the height of the training area, a protective mat may be sufficient instead of the protective net 60. It may also be possible to make protective measures unnecessary by making the person in need of rescue a doll instead of a human, or by attaching an emergency rope to the person in need of rescue.

[0050] A description will be given of the operation of rescue training using such a building main body 1. A helicopter 100 for rescue operations is flying above the building main body 1.

[0051] The helicopter 100 is equipped with a hoist device 120 for lowering and raising people or objects with a rope 110, and typically carries on board a pilot M1 who flies the helicopter 100, a hoistman M2 who operates the hoist, and a rescue worker M3 who descends from the helicopter 100 to carry out the rescue.

[0052] During training, when the helicopter 100 reaches the sky above the main structure 1, the pilot M1 continues to hover while the hoist man M2 operates the hoist device 120 to lower the rescue worker M3 toward the main structure 1.

[0053] When training for rescue from the balcony 11, the rescue operator M3 descends along the first surface 10, and once he has passed the balcony 11 on the upper floor, the rescue worker M3 swings or twists his body to enter the balcony 11 on the lower floor, where he secures the person in need of rescue P1 and has the hoist man M2 operate it to hoist him up into the helicopter 100, completing the rescue.

[0054] For such work, the skills of the rescue worker M3 acquired through repeated training using the structure of the present invention are important, and cooperation with the pilot M1 and hoist man M2 is also necessary.

[0055] In addition, if it is not possible to directly access the dwelling where the person in need of rescue P1 is located, it is also possible to train in destroying the partition 14 from an adjacent dwelling to reach the person in need of rescue P1.

[0056] Next, when conducting rescue training from the gondola 23, the rescue worker M3 is lowered along the second side 20, the person in need of rescue P2 is carefully secured inside the gondola 23, which is prone to shaking, and the hoist man M2 operates to hoist the person into the helicopter 100, completing the rescue.

[0057] It is important to become proficient in such operations through repeated training using the structure of the present invention, and cooperation between the pilot M1 and the hoist man M2 is also necessary.

[0058] Next, when a rescue operation is performed from a window, the rescue worker M3 is lowered along the third surface 30, and the rescue operation is started at the window where the rescue requester P3 is located.

[0059] The third surface 30, including the window portion, is configured to have almost no projections or recesses and to have no footholds or handholds, making difficult work necessary.

[0060] Rescue operations can be carried out relatively easily through a normal-sized window 31, but rescue operations through a smaller window 32, which is just large enough for the person in need of rescue P3 to pass through, require coordinated work by the pilot M1, hoistman M2, and rescue worker M3.

[0061] In addition, for partial grille windows 33 having grilles on some parts or full grille windows 34 having grilles on the entire surface, tools for removing the grilles may be prepared in advance so that rescue workers M3 can be trained in the removal work.

[0062] In addition, although not shown, training can be given on the appropriate tools and removal procedures for louver windows (also known as jalousie windows), which are made up of long, narrow pieces of glass that can be rotated, and sash windows and single-hinged windows that humans cannot pass through.

[0063] Furthermore, training can be conducted in an even more severe environment by directing the smoke or flame generated by the smoke and flame mechanism 51 of the simulated fire generating device 50 installed on the seventh floor of the fourth wall 40 toward the first wall 10, the second wall 20, or the third wall 30 by the blower mechanism 52.

[0064] In addition, using the rooftop heliport 2 provided on the roof of the main building 1, it is possible to carry out landing training at the rooftop heliport 2, takeoff training from the rooftop heliport 2, rescue training for people in need of rescue on the roof, rescue training for people in need of rescue from the roof on a lower floor, training for rescue workers to disembark and board the aircraft on the roof, loading and unloading of tools, materials, and the like required for rescue operations, under normal circumstances or in circumstances where smoke and fire are occurring. This allows people to become familiar with actual rescue operations in a building with the rooftop heliport 2 on the main building 1.

[0065] In addition, even if an incident occurs during training in which a person in need of rescue or a rescue worker falls, the protective net 60 installed on the lower floors of the building body 1 can safely secure them without them crashing to the ground and putting their lives at risk.

[0066] In the explanation so far, examples of difficult-to-rescue locations have been given of balcony overhangs, gondolas, windows, etc., but the present invention is not limited to these and can be any location that is difficult to rescue, such as locked entrances, external staircases, overhanging walls, or locations where there are people detained indoors who have difficulty moving on their own.

[0067] In addition, although different difficult-to-rescue locations are distributed on each side of the structure body 1, different difficult-to-rescue locations may be installed together on one side. This may improve the effectiveness of training.

[0068] Although the simulated fire generating device 50 is installed on the seventh floor, it may be installed on a lower floor. In some cases, it may be possible to blow flames and smoke over a wide area.

[0069] In addition, although the protective net 60 is provided on the fourth floor of the main building 1 in the above embodiment, it may be provided on a floor above or below that floor. This may be more effective depending on the training situation.

[0070] In addition, although the difficult-to-rescue areas are set up around the 7th to 5th floors, they may be set up only on the upper floors, or may be set up on the lower floors without using the protective net 60. This may be effective depending on the way the training is carried out. [Industrial Applicability]

[0071] The helicopter rescue training structure of the present invention allows rescue training to be conducted in conditions similar to or even more severe than actual conditions, and therefore has great industrial applicability, as it can make a significant contribution to the helicopter industry and organizations that carry out rescue operations using helicopters. [Explanation of symbols]

[0072] 1. Main structure 2. Rooftop heliport 10 First Side 11 Veranda 20 The Second Side 23 Gondola 30 The Third Side 40 The Fourth Side 50 Simulated Fire Generator 60 Safety Net

Claims

1. The building body, One or more difficult rescue locations are provided in the structure body for rescue operation training in which a pilot, a hoist operator, and a rescue worker cooperate with each other using an actual helicopter. A training building for helicopter rescue operations.

2. 2. A structure for helicopter rescue training according to claim 1, further comprising a simulated fire generating device including a smoke and / or flame generating mechanism and an air blowing mechanism in the structure body.

3. A building for training in helicopter rescue work as described in claim 1 or 2, further characterized in that the main body of the building has a rooftop heliport, allowing for at least one of the following training under normal circumstances or in a fire situation: landing training at the heliport, takeoff training from the heliport, rescue training for persons in need of rescue on the roof, rescue training for persons in need of rescue on lower floors from the roof, training for rescue workers to disembark and board the aircraft on the roof, and training for loading and unloading equipment, tools, and materials necessary for rescue operations.

4. 2. A building for helicopter rescue training according to claim 1, characterized in that the difficult-to-rescue location is a location having an overhanging portion, including a balcony or a eaves, on an upper floor.

5. A building for helicopter rescue work training as described in claim 1, characterized in that the difficult-to-rescue location is a window that has elements that hinder rescue, including any of the following: a wall surface with few irregularities around the window, an opening area of ​​the window that is just large enough for the rescuee to pass through, the window having an obstacle such as a bar, or the window frame needing to be removed.

6. 2. A structure for helicopter rescue training according to claim 1, characterized in that the difficult-to-rescue locations are arranged separately on a plurality of sides of the structure.

7. 2. A structure for helicopter rescue training according to claim 1, characterized in that a safety net for protecting persons who fall is provided on the lower floors of said structure body.

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