Controlled Heating and Non-Slip Surface Handle System for Enhancing Personnel Safety in Heavy-Duty / Waste Collection Vehicles.

Abstract

This system provides heating for the handrails (1) used in heavy-duty trucks and includes: a handrail (1) located at the rear of heavy-duty trucks that provides grip for personnel, a heating element (2) positioned inside or on top of the handrail and providing heat to warm the hand of the personnel, an electrical input cable (4) that transmits the electricity from the thermostat (6) to the heating element (2), a protective coating (5) on the surface of the handrail (1) that reduces slippage, a thermostat (6) that controls the heating element (2) to stay at a certain temperature, and a fuse / relay (7) that provides overcurrent protection in the electrical circuit.

Description

1 TARIFF Towards Enhancing Personnel Safety in Heavy-Duty / Waste Collection Vehicles, Controlled Heating and Non-Slip Handle System Technical Area The invention relates to the heating of handles used in heavy-duty trucks (e.g., garbage trucks). It is related to the system that provides it. State of the Art Today, the handgrips found on garbage trucks are made of metal, It gets extremely cold, especially during the winter months and when temperatures are below zero. Waste collection personnel vehicle They are forced to hold onto these cold metal handles while moving. This situation; 15 Difficulty gripping even with gloves, hand slippage, risk of falling, and prolonged exposure to cold. It causes health problems related to prolonged stay. In the current technology, safe, vehicle systems are integrated into the garbage truck handgrips. There is no compatible heating system that can be applied to different sizes. 20 The application numbered 2010 / 09069 was revealed as a result of technical investigations. Summary: "The invention provides services to both the public and private sectors in the collection of urban solid waste." emptying the garbage containers used in the areas and storing and transporting the collected garbage. It is related to the garbage collection vehicle that provides this service.” 25 As can be seen, the invention relates to an improvement made to a garbage collection vehicle, and this alongside a structure that can provide solutions to the disadvantages mentioned above It does not mention it. In conclusion, due to the negative aspects described above and the current solutions, the subject matter... Due to its shortcomings, it has become necessary to make improvements in the relevant technical field. Purpose of the Invention 35 2 The invention represents a new breakthrough in this field, unlike the structures used in existing technology. The aim is to create a structure with different technical specifications that bring these elements together. The primary purpose of the invention is to replace the handheld devices used in garbage trucks / heavy-duty trucks. The handles are secured by resistors that operate on a 12 / 24 volt electrical system. By ensuring that it is heated in this way, waste collection personnel can work safely in cold weather conditions. The goal is to ensure that it works comfortably and efficiently. The invention relates to occupational health and safety, particularly in the context of waste management used in municipal services. Heating of handlebars in industrial vehicles, especially trucks. 10 The invention provides safe and ergonomic working conditions for waste collection personnel. It aims to improve. In the system described in the invention, the handle and heating element are resistant to water, moisture, and external environmental conditions. It is in an isolated state. 15 The system described in the invention has a modular structure and can be easily retrofitted to existing vehicles. It is possible. The system that is the subject of the invention has an ergonomic structure suitable for use by personnel wearing gloves. It has a structure that can withstand vibrations and heavy-duty conditions. The system described in the invention consists of multiple handles, arranged centrally and in a distributed manner. It is practical. The benefits provided by the invention are listed below:  The risk of falls caused by holding on is reduced during winter months.  It improves occupational health and safety.  Prevents cold-related health problems among staff.  Improves working comfort and performance. 30  It can be easily integrated into existing garbage trucks.  It is safe thanks to its low voltage. To fulfill the purposes described above, the invention is used in heavy-duty trucks. It is a system that provides heating for the handles used, its feature is; 35 3  located at the back of heavy-duty trucks and providing a handhold for personnel handle,  a device positioned on the inside or top of the handle that provides heat to the worker's hand heating element that provides heating  The electrical current that enables the electricity coming from the thermostat to be transmitted to the heating element. 5 input cable,  Protective coating on the handle surface that reduces slipping,  A thermostat that controls the heating element to be kept at a specific temperature.  fuse / relay that provides overcurrent protection in an electrical circuit It includes. 10 The structural and characteristic features and all the advantages of the invention are given in the figures below. Thanks to the detailed explanation written with references to the figures, it becomes clearer. This will be understood, and therefore the evaluation should also take these figures and detailed explanations into account. It must be done by taking 15. Figures that will help understand the invention. Figure 1 shows the use of the handle on the garbage truck where the system described in the invention is implemented. It is a side view. 20 Figure 2 shows a perspective view of the protective coating application on the handle. Figure 3 shows a general representation of the system that is the subject of the invention. Figure 4 shows a side view of the heating element and spring. The drawings do not necessarily need to be scaled and are sufficient to understand the existing invention. Details that are not present may have been overlooked. Furthermore, at least to a large extent... Elements that are identical or at least have substantially identical functions are numbered the same. It is shown. Description of Part References 30 1. Handle 1.1 Top handle 1.2 Bottom handle 1.3 Cover 35 2. Heating element 4 3. Vehicle connection point 4. Power input cable 5. Protective coating 6. Thermostat 7. Fuse / relay 5 8. Spring Detailed Description of the Invention In this detailed explanation, the preferred configurations of the invention are presented, only to better understand the subject matter. in order to facilitate understanding and without imposing any limiting effects It is explained. The invention is a system for heating the handles (1) used in heavy-duty trucks. It is related. 15 The elements and functions used in the system that is the subject of the invention are as follows: Grab handles (1) are located on the rear of heavy-duty trucks and are used by personnel to hold onto. It is the element that provides. Preferably two on the right rear (upper handle (1.1) and lower handle (1.2)) and 20 a total of four, two on the left rear (upper handle (1.1) and two on the lower handle (1.2)). The handle (1) body is preferably made of metal pipe, profile or similar carrier. It consists of structures. The heating element (2) is positioned inside the handle (1) together with the spring (8) and heating 25 It is the element that provides warmth to the hands of the personnel. Heating element (2), preferably It is made of flexible structure and silicone-based resistive element. Heating element (2), handle (1) is placed in such a way as to provide homogeneous heat distribution throughout. (spiral or linear) (Distribution can be done in lines.) Heating element (2), with 12-24 volt electricity. It is working. The spring (8) spirals inside the handle (1) of the heating element (2) 30 It ensures that it is fixed. The heating element (2) is wrapped around the spring (8). The vehicle mounting point (3) is the part where the handles are mounted to the vehicle. The electrical input cable (4) carries the electricity coming through the thermostat (6) to the heating element (2) 35 It is the cable that enables transmission. The protective coating (5) is located on the surface of the handle (1) and has a non-slip feature. It is a structure. This coating provides effective grip even in wet and cold environments. Rubber, It is made of silicone, thermoplastic elastomer, or similar material. Preferably with a protective coating. The surface of the coating (5) has a micro-rough and patterned structure. 5 The thermostat (6) is the control that controls the heating element (2) to be kept at a certain temperature. It is the circuit. It activates automatically when the vehicle ignition is switched on, heating element (2) It ensures controlled heating. It only operates when the vehicle is active. It provides. When the contact is closed, the system is deactivated. The thermostat (6) is preferably set to 10 It ensures that the temperature is maintained at 40-60 degrees. For example, the surface temperature is 40 degrees. The system automatically activates when the temperature drops below 55 degrees and reverses when the temperature rises above 55 degrees. Heating is stopped automatically. Fuse / relay (7) is a safety element that provides overcurrent protection in the electrical circuit. 15 The working principle of the invention's integration into the vehicle system is as follows: The circuit, which includes the heating element (2), thermostat (6) and fuse / relay (7), is connected to the vehicle's electrical system. It operates in an integrated manner. The switch, connected to the vehicle ignition (+) line, transmits the relay coil input to 20V. triggering; the power from the battery (+) line is passed through a fuse to the power input of the relay. It is transmitted. The relay (7) transmits through the output line which is protected by a fuse with a value of 15A. The thermostat (6) supplies the heating element (2) with a supply voltage. Heating The element (2) is configured to operate with a supply voltage of 12V or 24V. Thus, the heating element (2) only works when the vehicle ignition is switched on and the thermostat (6) 25 It operates within the temperature limits determined by [the relevant authority]. Personnel can operate at any time. The system can be turned on and off, and the temperature can be adjusted according to weather conditions.

Claims

6 REQUESTS 1. Enables heating of the handles (1) used in heavy duty / waste collection trucks. It is a system, and its characteristic is;  5 located at the back of heavy-duty trucks that provide a handhold for personnel. handle (1),  positioned on the inside or top of the handle (1) and providing heating to the personnel heating element that warms the hand (2),  Enables the transmission of electricity from the thermostat (6) to the heating element (2). electrical input cable (4), 10  Protective coating on the surface of the handle (1) which reduces slipping. (5),  Thermostat (6) which controls the heating element (2) to be kept at a certain temperature,  fuse / relay that provides overcurrent protection in the electrical circuit (7) It includes. 15 2. The system conforms to Request 1, and its feature is; two on the right rear and two on the left rear. It contains a total of four handles (1).

3. The system must conform to requirements 1 or 2 and have the following characteristics: a metal pipe, profile, or similar carrier. 20 The structure includes a handle (1).

4. The system conforms to Claim 1 and is characterized by its flexible structure and silicone-based resistive element. It contains a heating element (2).

5. The system conforms to claim 1 and its feature is; homogeneous heat distribution along the handle (1). It includes a heating element (2) placed in such a way as to provide.

6. The system is compliant with claim 1 and its feature is a heating element that operates with 12-24 volt electricity (2) It includes. 30 7. The system is compliant with Claim 1 and its feature is the device that connects the handles (1) to the vehicle. It includes connection point (3). 7 8. The system complies with Claim 1 and its feature is that it activates automatically when the vehicle ignition is switched on. thermostat (6) which enables controlled heating of the heating element (2) by entering. It includes.

9. The system complies with Claim 1 and its feature is that it only works when the vehicle is active and the ignition is turned on. It contains a thermostat (6) which is deactivated when switched off.

10. A system that complies with Claim 1, characterized by its ability to maintain a temperature of preferably 40-60 degrees. It contains a thermostat (6) which provides 11. A system conforming to Claim 1, characterized by being made of rubber, silicone, thermoplastic elastomer or It contains a protective coating (5) made of similar material.

12. A system conforming to claim 1 or 11, characterized by having a micro-rough and patterned surface. It contains a protective coating (5). 15 13. The system conforming to Claim 1, its feature being; the heating element (2) spiral inside the handle (1). It contains a spring (8) which enables it to be fixed in place.

14. The system conforming to claim 1 or 13, and its feature is a spring with a heating element (2) wrapped around it. (8) is included.