Mobile help terminal and associated help system

Abstract

The invention proposes a mobile help terminal comprising: ━ a frame (11); ━ a mobility unit (12) mounted on the frame and configured to allow the frame to be moved; ━ at least one handle for maneuvering the frame (14), arranged so as to project from a rear face (112) of the frame; ━ at least two boxes (15, 16, 17, 18) removably arranged on a front face (111) of the frame, each of the boxes comprising at least one handle for gripping the box; ━ a securing system configured to lock one or more of the boxes in position on the frame or to unlock same from the frame.

Description

MOBILE ASSISTANCE KIOSK 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 well-known, allowing this equipment to be moved 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 attached 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 forklifts have several drawbacks. First, they require extensive maintenance to adapt them to different environments. This is because the forklift 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. When a forklift is moved from the first site to the second, the equipment from the first site that is no longer needed at the second site must be removed from the forklift, and the equipment required at the second site that is not present on the forklift must be added.These maintenance operations are tedious and slow, and immobilize the forklift for the entire duration of the maintenance.

[0004] Furthermore, these forklifts require lengthy maintenance operations to be resupplied 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. Again, the maintenance operations are tedious and slow, and immobilize the forklift for the entire duration of the service.

[0005] Furthermore, a forklift has a significant weight when loaded, well exceeding the maximum 25 kilograms recommended by standards for manual handling. Therefore, for transport between two sites, the forklift must be emptied before being loaded onto the back of a transport truck, especially when the 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 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 the 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 device mounted on said chassis and configured to allow the movement of said chassis, said mobility device 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 kiosk is remarkable in that it also includes: — At least two removable storage compartments on one 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 cleaned compartments, allows for better adaptability to the specific characteristics of the site and simplifies maintenance operations. Indeed, when the mobile assistance kiosk is moved from one site to another with different characteristics, the compartments from the first site can be easily detached from the kiosk and replaced with compartments that meet the specific requirements of the second site. Maintenance on the mobile assistance kiosk therefore takes only a few seconds.

[0011] Similarly, when the mobile assistance unit is moved from one site to another with similar characteristics, the containers from the first site, which may be incomplete if they have been used there, can be easily detached 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 as needed, without the mobile assistance unit being out of service during this maintenance operation.

[0012] Also, when the mobile assistance unit needs to be mounted on the back of a truck, the containers can be easily and quickly separated. of said terminal and easily handled thanks to their respective gripping handles. The mobile assistance terminal can thus be handled more easily and mounted more quickly on the rear of the truck. In addition, the containers attached to the mobile assistance terminal are fixed to said terminal and are not at risk of moving during transport, unlike the crate placed at the bottom on the prior art trolley.

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

[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 or latches.

[0015] According to another advantageous feature of the invention which simplifies going up and down stairs using the mobile assistance unit, the mobility device comprises, arranged on each side of the chassis, an assembly including: — A wheel support mounted to rotate relative to said 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, which allows for monitoring events occurring on the site, the terminal mobile assistance includes a device for detecting at least one event.

[0017] According to yet another advantageous feature of the invention, which allows for the detection of consumable use, for example in a container holding a pharmacy: — At least one of the containers 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 housing of said 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 one embodiment, the detection device includes an opening detector configured to detect that a door or drawer of a cabinet is in the open position.

[0019] For example: — At least one of the cabinets is equipped with a door or drawer configured to: ° To allow access to a dwelling, in the open position, or ° Prohibit access to the dwelling, in the closed position. — The detection device includes an opening detector configured to detect that the door or drawer is in the open position.

[0020] According to yet another advantageous feature of the invention which enables 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.

[0021] According to yet another advantageous feature of the invention which enables the monitoring of potential gas leaks in order to prevent fires, explosions or poisoning of persons, the detection device includes a gas detector.

[0022] According to yet another advantageous feature of the invention, it allows people to be alerted, whether near or at a distance from the terminal. For mobile assistance, whether an event has just occurred or is about to occur, said terminal includes an alert device. 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 send information from the site to a central station, the mobile assistance terminal includes a communication device with a remote computer server.

[0023] According to one embodiment, the assistance terminal includes one or more ID readers configured to read an ID from one or more devices and configured to transmit ID information to a central unit of the terminal when it reads the ID, the central unit being configured to, upon receipt of this information: — c2) Display information requiring the declaration of the type of action associated with the equipment whose identifier was read, 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 a compartment or housing.

[0024] 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.

[0025] Thus, the mobile assistance kiosk can send information, such as alerts, to the computer server to dispatch rescue teams to the site. Conversely, the computer server can transmit information to the mobile assistance kiosk, for example, to update its software or to enable the kiosk to display messages to users.

[0026] According to one embodiment, the terminal includes a central unit configured to trigger the alert device when the detection device detects at least one event, such that the alert device emits an alert signal.

[0027] For example, the central unit is configured to trigger the alert device when the fall detection device detects a person falling.

[0028] The invention also relates to a method of inventorying equipment arranged inside a mobile assistance terminal according to the invention.

[0029] According to a first embodiment, the inventory process comprises: — a1) Detect the opening of a locking mechanism on a compartment, door, or drawer of a cabinet, — a2) Display information requiring a declaration of the number of consumable items used associated with said compartment or dwelling, — a3) Enter the number of consumable items used, — a4) Update the number of consumable equipment remaining in said compartment or housing. According to one embodiment, the inventor's process comprises: — b1) Select a replenishment option, — b2) Detect the opening of the closing mechanism of a compartment, door, or drawer of a cabinet, — b3) Display information requiring the declaration of the number of consumable equipment items replenished associated with said compartment or dwelling, — b4) Enter the number of consumable equipment items replenished, — b5) Update the number of consumable equipment in said compartment or housing. According to a second embodiment, the inventory process comprises: — c1) 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 option a 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 or dwelling. Description of the figures

[0030] 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 attached drawings in which: — Figure 1 is a schematic view of an example embodiment of the mobile assistance terminal according to the invention; — Figure 2 is a schematic view of the mobile assistance terminal shown in Figure 1, in which the upper removable box is open; — Figure 3 is a schematic view of the mobile assistance terminal shown in Figure 1, in which the rear face is visible; — Figure 4 is a schematic view of the mobile assistance terminal shown in Figure 1, in which the removable front panel boxes have all been removed. Detailed description

[0031] The invention relates to a mobile assistance terminal 1. An example of an embodiment of a mobile assistance terminal 1 is shown in Figures 1 to 4.

[0032] The mobile assistance station 1 comprises a frame 11. The frame may include at least two uprights connected by at least two crossbeams. The uprights and / or crossbeams may be tubular. These tubular tubing 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 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 of any other material suitable to those skilled in the art. The crossbeams are assembled to the uprights by screwing, riveting, welding, or by any other means of assembly suitable to those 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 means of assembly 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 of between 30 cm and 70 cm, and a height of between 1 m and 1.7 m.

[0033] The chassis 11 can be equipped with a fastening system for securing it 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. Preferably, the loops may 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.

[0034] The mobile assistance unit 1 includes a mobility component 12. This component 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, 12T, 122', 123' can be removed to allow for their replacement in case wear and tear, or to allow their replacement by wheels of different hardness more suited to the nature of the ground on which they are intended to roll.

[0035] According to an embodiment shown in Figures 1 to 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 3 and 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.

[0036] 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 around 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 also include three left wheels 12T, 122', 123'. These may be arranged on the left wheel support 120', at 120° intervals around the support axis. Each of the left wheels 12T, 122', 123' can be mounted to rotate freely relative to the left wheel support 120' around a wheel axle parallel to the support axle.

[0037] The mobile assistance station 1 may include a right-hand swivel caster 13 and a left-hand swivel caster 13', as shown in Figures 1, 2, and 4. These may preferably be arranged at the front of the frame 11. The right-hand swivel caster 13 may include a right pivot. This pivot may be mounted to rotate about a vertical right pivot axis relative to the frame 11. A "pivot axis" is understood to be a theoretical axis, generally represented by a straight line. The right 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 pivot. Similarly, the left-hand swivel caster 13' It may include a left-hand pivot. This pivot can be mounted to rotate freely relative to the frame 11 about a vertical left-hand pivot axis. Advantageously, the left-hand pivot axis can be positioned towards the front left of the frame 11. At least one left-hand caster can be mounted to rotate freely relative to the left-hand pivot about a horizontal caster axis. The casters are made of materials similar to those of the wheels described above. The casters can have a diameter between 5 cm and 15 cm. The casters can be detachable for the same reasons as the wheels.

[0038] 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 projecting from the rear face 112 of the chassis 11.

[0039] In particular, the mobile assistance terminal 1 may include a right operating handle 14 and a left operating handle 14', as shown in Figure 3.

[0040] The right-hand operating handle 14 may include an angled tube 141. This tube 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 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, for example, stainless steel. Alternatively, the angled tube 141 may be made of composite material or any other material suitable to those skilled in the art. The angled tube 141 may be fixed to the frame 11 by welding, screwing, or any other fastening method suitable to those skilled in the art.

[0041] Preferably, and as shown in Figure 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 larger 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, or a a sliding fit, or any other type of fit suitable to those skilled in the art. The fitting tube 142 may have a thickness similar to the bent tube 141. The fitting tube 142 may be fixed to the frame 11 by welding, screwing, or any other assembly method suitable to those skilled in the art. The bent tube 141 may then, as appropriate, be fitted into the fitting tube 142 in an operating position, shown in Figure 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.

[0042] 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 straight operating handle 14 may also include a locking device configured to prevent 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.

[0043] In a variant of the movement of the bent tube 141, the latter can be moved from the position of use, to the stored position, or vice versa, by taking the bent tube 141 out of the fitting tube 142, by rotating said bent tube with respect to said fitting tube, and then reinserting said bent tube into said fitting tube in this position.

[0044] 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 the 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.

[0045] The left operating handle 14' is similar to the right operating handle 14.

[0046] Referring to Figure 3, the mobile assistance terminal 1 may include a pulse foot bar 113. The pulse foot bar 113 The impulse foot bar 113 can be arranged at the bottom of the frame 11, projecting from the rear face 112 of said frame. The impulse foot bar 113 can be in the form of a tube. This tube can have a square, rectangular, circular, oval, or any other cross-sectional shape suitable to those skilled in the art. The tube can have an outside diameter or outside width of between 2 cm and 7 cm and a thickness of between 0.5 mm and 7 mm. The tube can preferably be made of metal, for example, stainless steel. Alternatively, the tube can be made of a composite material or any other material suitable to those skilled in the art. The impulse foot bar 113 can be attached to the frame 11 by screwing, welding, or any other means of assembly suitable to those skilled in the art.

[0047] The mobile assistance unit 1 comprises at least two compartments 15, 16, 17, 18. These two compartments are removably arranged on the front face 111 of the frame 11. For the purposes of this invention, "removable" means that a compartment 15, 16, 17, or 18 can be locked in position on the frame 11 at will, without the need for any tools, or, conversely, unlocked from said frame so as to allow the compartment to be separated from said frame and moved independently of said frame. The term "removable" should be distinguished from "dismountable," which requires the use of a tool, such as a screwdriver, wrench, or other tool, to mount or dismount one object relative to another.

[0048] A cabinet 15, 16, 17, or 18 can comprise a cabinet body 150, 160, 170, or 180. The latter can be parallelepiped in shape. The cabinet body 150, 160, 170, or 180 can have a width between 30 cm and 70 cm. Preferably, cabinets 15, 16, 17, and 18 can all have a cabinet body 150, 160, 170, or 180 whose width is equal to that of the frame 11. The cabinet body 150, 160, 170, or 180 can have a height between 15 cm and 70 cm. The cabinet body 150, 160, 170, or 180 can 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.

[0049] Each box 15, 16, 17, 18 has at least one handle for gripping the box. Boxes 15, 16, 17, 18 can thus be easily transported by grasping the handle. The handle may preferably be located on an upper face of the box body 150, 160, 170, 180. In alternative embodiments of box 15, 16, 17, 18, the handle may be located on a side face of the box body 150, 160, 170, 180, or on any other face suitable to those skilled in the art. In embodiments of the box 15, 16, 17, 18, the latter may include several gripping handles arranged on one or more faces of the box 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 may be attached to the 150, 160, 170, or 180 mm cabinet body by fitting, welding, riveting, screwing, or any other method of attachment suitable to those skilled in the art.

[0050] One or more cabinets 15, 16, 17, 18 may contain one or more drawers 151, 161, 171, 181. Each drawer 151, 161, 171, 181 may define a compartment in which one or more items 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 and an open position. One or more drawers may be arranged to move in rotation relative to the cabinet body 150, 160, 170, 180 around a horizontal axis so as to open by tilting between a closed and an open position.

[0051] In an embodiment shown in Figures 1 and 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 designed to house an automated external defibrillator (AED). The housing for 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 can be configured to hold various personal protective equipment (PPE). The second compartment 16 can be located above the first compartment 15. The third compartment 17 can be located above the second compartment 16. The mobile assistance station 1 can also include a fourth compartment 18 with a drawer 181 in its lower part. The fourth compartment 18 can be located above the third compartment 17. Referring to Figure 2, the drawer 181 can advantageously be low so that it can serve as a table when open. In particular, the drawer 181 can have a height between 1 cm and 10 cm.

[0052] One or more enclosures 18 may include one or more doors 182, 182'. One or more doors 182, 182' may be rotationally movable, relative to the enclosure body 180, around a horizontal or vertical axis, between an open and a closed position. One or more doors may be translationally movable, relative to the enclosure body 180, between an open and a closed position.

[0053] According to an embodiment shown in figures 1 and 2, the fourth cabinet 18 can include two doors 182, 182'. These can be located in its upper part of the fourth cabinet 18, above the drawer 181.

[0054] 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 1 and 2.

[0055] 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 the said doors, and one or more compartments 183, 184 can be arranged in the body of the box 180.

[0056] 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 when open, or conversely, to prevent access to said housing when closed. 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 slide 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 slide 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 movable 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.

[0057] One or more compartments 184 may be without a locking mechanism. The housing for such compartments 184 may thus be freely accessible.

[0058] According to an embodiment shown in Figures 1 and 2, the fourth compartment 18 may comprise several compartments 183 equipped with a locking mechanism and several compartments 184 without a locking mechanism. One or more compartments 183, 184 may be arranged on each of the doors 182, 182', and one or more compartments 183, 184 may be arranged in the body of the compartment 180. The fourth compartment 18 may, in particular, be intended to hold medical equipment. This equipment may, for example, be medical consumables such as sterile compresses, bandages, doses of eye rinse fluid, doses of disinfectant fluid, etc. The fourth compartment 18 may then be referred to as the "pharmacy."

[0059] One or more enclosures 15, 16, 17, 18 can be configured to be protected against the intrusion of water sprayed against said enclosure. One or more enclosures 15, 16, 17, 18 can be configured to be protected against the intrusion of dust sprayed against said enclosure. In particular, one or more enclosures 15, 16, 17, 18, preferably all enclosures 15, 16, 17, 18, can provide 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.

[0060] The mobile assistance terminal 1 includes a mounting system. This system is configured to lock one or more of the boxes 15, 16, 17, 18 in position on the chassis 11, or unlocked relative to said chassis.

[0061] Preferably, and as shown in Figures 1 to 4, the fastening system may include toggle closures 19, also known as latches.

[0062] Toggle latches are called "toggle latch" or "over center latch" in Anglo-Saxon terminology.

[0063] These toggle latches allow one or more boxes to be locked in position relative to the frame.

[0064] The selection of toggle latches 19 for the attachment system is not arbitrary. Indeed, toggle latches 19 are simple to operate and, due to their size, easily visible and identifiable on the mobile assistance unit 1. A user can thus quickly understand, firstly, that the containers 15, 16, 17, and 18 are removable, and secondly, how to detach these containers from the frame 11, even if the user is in an emergency situation and is encountering the mobile assistance unit 1 for the first time. The toggle latches 19 have a standard shape and dimensions familiar to those skilled in the art. The toggle latches may be equipped with a key-operated locking system.Thus, it is possible to lock the boxes 15, 16, 17, 18 in position, for example, in the evening at the end of the working day, so that said boxes cannot be stolen during the night by malicious persons.

[0065] Alternatively, the fastening system may include reversible elastic interlocking devices or any other fastening device suitable to a person skilled in the art.

[0066] Referring to Figure 3, the mobile assistance stand 1 may include one or more fire extinguisher holders 20. In one embodiment shown in Figure 3, the mobile assistance stand 1 may include two fire extinguisher holders 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 one embodiment shown in Figure 3, the mobile assistance stand 1 may include compact-type fire extinguishers 201. These fire extinguishers have dimensions known to those skilled in the art. The extinguisher support 20 can preferably be made of metal, for example, stainless steel.Alternatively, the fire extinguisher bracket 20 can be made of composite material or any other material suitable to those skilled in the art. The fire extinguisher bracket 20 can be attached to the frame 11 by screwing, welding, or any other means of assembly suitable to those skilled in the art.

[0067] The mobile assistance station 1 may include one or more warning signs. One or more of the warning signs may advantageously be mounted on an upper part of the rear face 112 of the frame 11 so that they are easily readable by a user. One or more of the warning signs may advantageously be mounted removablely on the frame 11 so that they can be easily replaced by another warning sign with updated or site-appropriate markings. To this end, one or more of the warning signs may preferably be magnetized so that they are held in position against a metal part of the frame 11 by magnetism. Alternatively, one or more of the warning signs may be attached to the frame 11 by means of clips or strips. self-adhesive fasteners, or any other temporary fastening method suitable to a person skilled in the art. One or more of the warning signs may alternatively be fixed to the frame 11 by screwing, riveting, gluing, or any other fastening method suitable to a person skilled in the art. In an alternative embodiment, one or more of the warning signs may be in the form of a display panel inside which a warning card can be positioned 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.

[0068] The mobile assistance station 1 may include one or more mirrors. Advantageously, one mirror may be arranged on the upper part of the rear face 112 of the frame 11 so as to reflect a user's face. The mirror can thus be used to help the user rinse their eyes with an eyewash solution. One or more of the mirrors may be removably arranged on the frame 11 so as to be easily replaced when damaged. For this purpose, one or more of the mirrors may be magnetized. Alternatively, one or more of the mirrors may be attached to the frame 11 by means of clips, hook-and-loop fasteners, or any other temporary attachment method suitable to those skilled in the art. Alternatively, one or more of the mirrors may be fixed to the frame 11 by screwing, riveting, gluing, or any other attachment method suitable to those skilled in the art.

[0069] 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 plan. The net(s) are preferably elastic. The net(s) may be attached to the frame 11 by hooks fixed to said frame.

[0070] The mobile assistance kiosk 1 may include a central unit. This central unit may include several electronic components arranged on one or more circuit boards. The electronic components may include one or more microprocessors. The components Electronic components may include one or more computer memories configured to store one or more computer programs and one or more pieces of information. Electronic components may include one or more devices for communicating with external electronic components. Communication devices may include one or more network cards or chips configured to allow wired or wireless connections with external electronic components, including 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 the wireless communication devices. Communication devices may include one or more acquisition cards or chips configured to receive a signal from a signal acquisition device.Communication devices may include an audio card or chip configured to output an audio signal to one or more speakers 23. Communication devices may include a video card or chip configured to output a video signal to one or more displays 22.

[0071] The central unit may include a power supply configured to provide electricity to the electronic components. As such, the mobile assistance terminal 1 may include a power cable configured to connect the power supply to a power source on site.

[0072] 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. As such, 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 and an open position. In an embodiment shown in Figure 3, the chassis drawer 21 may be arranged mobile rotating relative to the chassis 11 around a horizontal axis so as to open by tilting between a closed position and an open position.

[0073] The mobile assistance unit 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 available from another power source. The inverter may also be configured to recharge the batteries when said power supply is available from another power source.

[0074] 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.

[0075] The mobile assistance terminal 1 may include a device for detecting at least one event.

[0076] The detection device may include an opening detector. This detector can be configured to detect when 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 when the closing mechanism is opened. 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.

[0077] The opening detector can be equipped with an opening battery configured to power 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 can advantageously be rechargeable by induction. Accordingly, for each housing 18 containing an opening battery, the chassis 11 can integrate With respect to the opening battery, when the associated housing 18 is in position on the chassis, an inductive charger is provided to enable the opening battery to be charged. Alternatively, for each housing 18 equipped with 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 enable its charging.

[0078] The opening detector may be equipped with a communication device for the central unit, enabling it to transmit to said central unit information indicating that a closing mechanism is 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.

[0079] Thus, the central processing unit can store 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 that 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. In this way, the central processing unit is able to maintain an accurate inventory of the compartments 183.

[0080] 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: — a1) Detect the opening of the closing mechanism of a compartment 183, — a2) Display information requiring a declaration of the number of consumable items used associated with said compartment, — a3) Enter the number of consumable items used, — a4) Update the number of consumable equipment remaining in said compartment.

[0081] The central unit can also be configured to display on screen 22 a user-selectable option to indicate that the mobile assistance kiosk 1 is being refilled with consumables. The refill 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 refill option is selected, and when the central unit receives an open signal, it can be configured to display on screen 22 a message requiring the user to declare the number of refilled consumables associated with that compartment.

[0082] The inventory process may then include the following steps: — b1) Select a replenishment option, — b2) Detect the opening of the closing mechanism of a compartment 183, — b3) Display information requiring the declaration of the number of consumable equipment items replenished and associated with said compartment, — b4) Enter the number of consumable equipment items replenished, — b5) Update the number of consumable equipment in said compartment.

[0083] Alternatively, or in combination with, the opening detector, the detection device may include one or more ID readers. These readers can 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 format suitable to a person 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 a person 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 that 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 requiring the user to specify the type of action associated with the scanned equipment, accompanied by a first selectable option indicating that it is a "use" action and a second selectable option indicating that it is a "replenishment" action. The user can then select the option corresponding to their action using selection methods similar to those described previously.

[0084] The inventory process may then include the following steps: — c1) 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.

[0085] Similar to compartments 183, the opening detector can be configured to detect that a drawer 151, 161, 171, or 181 of one of the cabinets 15, 16, 17, or 18 is in the open position and / or that a door 182 or 182' of one of the cabinets 18 is in the open position. An inventory at the level of cabinets 15, 16, 17, and 18 can then be performed in a manner similar to the inventory previously described for compartments 182.

[0086] The opening detector then includes, for example, an opening sensor which can be an inductive proximity sensor, a toggle switch, a motion sensor, or any other means of detecting the opening of the door or drawer suitable to a person skilled in the art.

[0087] The door or drawer prevents access to the housing of said compartment, in the closed position and allows access to the housing of said compartment, in the open position.

[0088] The central unit can also be configured to count people on site. To do this, people present on site can be equipped with a badge bearing an identifier of the same type as As previously described, this identifier can be read by an ID reader of the same type as previously described. Thus, when a person first swipes their badge in front of the ID reader, the reader 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 "person entering the site" status. Later, when the same person swipes their badge again in front of the ID reader, the reader 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 "person leaving the site" status. The central unit can also be configured to record the time the new status value was recorded.It is therefore possible to calculate the time that the person spent on the site by subtracting the time of registration of the status "person entering the site" from that of the status "person leaving the site".

[0089] Thus, the invention also relates to a method for counting people on a site. This counting method may include the following steps: — d1) 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 status "person entering the site", if the existing value is "null" or corresponds to a status "person leaving the site", ° A "person leaving the site" status, if the existing value corresponds to a "person entering the site" status. — d4) Optionally, record the time the new status value was recorded, — d5) If necessary, and when the new status value corresponds to a "person leaving the site" status, calculate the time the person spent on the site.

[0090] Alternatively, or in combination, when a person does not have a badge, that person can declare their entry onto or exit from the site using a user interface. For example, the person can enter their The user's first and last name, and / or an identification number, and / or any other relevant information, can be entered via the user interface. The central unit can 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 previously described identification information.

[0091] The detection system 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 located remotely from said mobile assistance station.

[0092] The fall detector may include a motion detector configured to detect a person falling from images delivered by the camera. The fall detector may include a processor configured to execute a program for detecting a person falling from images delivered by the camera, stored in memory, for example, the fall detector's memory.

[0093] The fall detector is configured, for example, to extract skeletons from images and to analyze the temporal evolution of the angles and / or altitude of the skeletons' centers of gravity relative to the ground. When the center of gravity is located at an altitude below a predetermined threshold, a fall is detected.

[0094] Alternatively, individuals are equipped with an inertial measurement unit (IMU). The IMU includes an accelerometer and possibly a gyroscope. It is configured to provide acceleration and possibly velocity measurements, which are transmitted to a fall detector via a communication device. The fall detector is configured to detect a fall based on this data. For example, a fall is detected when a sequence of phases is observed, including a free-fall phase (near weightlessness), followed by a sudden impact (acceleration peak), and then a possible prolonged period of immobility.

[0095] The fall detector may include a processor configured to run a program to detect a person falling from acceleration measurements and possibly velocity.

[0096] The fall detector may be integrated into the central unit. Measurements from the inertial measurement units (IMUs) are transmitted to remote communication devices worn by individuals equipped with IMUs. These remote communication devices are configured to transmit the measurements from the IMUs to the central unit's communication system, enabling the fall detector to detect when a person falls.

[0097] The mobile assistance unit 1 may then include an alerting device. The alerting device may include a rotating beacon 25 as shown in Figures 1 to 4. The alerting device may include a loudspeaker 23 as shown in Figures 1 to 4.

[0098] Therefore, when a fall is detected by the fall detector, the latter 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 system to emit a warning signal. This warning signal can be visual, for example via the flashing light 25, and / or audible, for example via the speaker 23.

[0099] Thus, the invention also relates to an alerting method. This method may include the following steps: — e1) Detect a person's fall, — e2) Trigger an alert signal.

[0100] The detection system 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 level in the air. Another gas sensor may be configured to measure the methane level in the air. Sensors may also be configured to measure the levels of other gases specifically associated with a particular site.

[0101] As with the fall detection system, the central unit can be configured to trigger the alarm when the measured gas level exceeds a certain threshold. The alarm process may then include the following steps: — f1) To 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 higher than the recorded gas threshold.

[0102] The detection system may also include a thermometer configured to measure the temperature on site. The central unit can then be configured to trigger the alert system when the temperature on site exceeds a certain threshold. Indeed, some regulations may require people to stop working when the temperature exceeds a specific threshold. This threshold might be, for example, 43°C. The alert process may then include the following steps: — g1) 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 above the recorded temperature threshold.

[0103] The detection system 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 alert system when the humidity level in the air exceeds a certain threshold. Indeed, in some activities, the humidity level can affect the progress of the activity. For example, in a concrete pouring operation, the humidity level in the air must be below a certain threshold for the concrete to dry properly. The alert process may then include the following steps: — h1) 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 than the recorded humidity threshold.

[0104] The detection device may also include an emergency call button. The emergency call button may be located in a lower section. of chassis 11 so that it is easily visible and accessible even by a person on the ground. The central unit can then be configured to trigger the alert device when the emergency call button is pressed. The alert process can then include the following steps: — he) Activate the emergency call button, — i2) Trigger an alert signal.

[0105] 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).

[0106] In particular, the central unit can be configured to send inventory information to an inventory server. This server can then be configured to inform a purchasing department of the necessary supplies.

[0107] Similarly, the central unit can be configured to send census information to a census server. This server can then be configured to inform a human resources department, and / or a security department, and / or an emergency services department, about the people present on the site.

[0108] The central unit can also be configured to send alert information to an alert server. This server can then 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 alert information to mobile phones via SMS, a pre-recorded call, and / or a dedicated application installed on those 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 server. The alert system can then use census data to target the people to whom the alert should be sent. The alert server can also be configured to connect the emergency services and the mobile assistance kiosk 1. The microphone(s) 24 and the speaker(s) 23 can then serve as a telephone interface.

[0109] The mobile assistance kiosk 1 can also include a geolocation device. The central unit can then be configured to send geolocation information to the alerting computer server. This server can be configured to inform the emergency response 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 kiosk including: — A chassis (11), — A mobility component (12) mounted on said chassis and configured to allow movement of said chassis, said mobility component 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 in a removable manner on a front face (111) of said chassis, each of said boxes having at least one handle for gripping the box, — A fastening system configured to lock in position on said chassis, or unlocked relative to 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 station according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the mobility element (12) comprises, arranged on each side of the chassis (11), an assembly including: — A wheel support (120, 120') mounted to rotate movably relative to said chassis around a horizontal support axis, — Three wheels (121, 122, 123, 12T, 122', 123') 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.

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

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

6. Mobile assistance station according to claim 5, characterized in that: — At least one of the caissons (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 device 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 includes an opening detector configured to detect that a closing element is in the open position.

7. Mobile assistance station according to claim 5, characterized in that: — The detection device includes an opening detector configured to detect that a door or drawer of a cabinet is in the open position.

8. Mobile assistance station according to any one of claims 5 and 7 characterized in that the detection device comprises a fall detector configured to detect the fall of a person.

9. Mobile assistance terminal according to any one of claims 5 and 8, characterized in that the detection device comprises a gas detector.

10. Mobile assistance terminal according to any one of claims 5 to 9 and according to claim 4, the terminal comprising a central unit configured to trigger the alert device when the at least one event detection device detects at least one event so that the alert device emits an alert signal.

11. Mobile assistance kiosk according to any one of the preceding claims, comprising one or more ID readers configured for read an identifier from one or more devices and configured to transmit identifier information to a central unit of the terminal when it reads the identifier, the central unit being configured to, upon receipt of this information: — c2) Display information requiring the declaration of the type of action associated with the equipment whose identifier was read, 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 a compartment or housing.

12. 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.

13. Assistance system characterized in that it comprises: — A mobile assistance terminal according to claim 11, — At least one computer server.

14. A method for inventorying equipment arranged inside a mobile assistance station 1 according to any one of claims 1 to 12, said method comprising: — a1) Detect the opening of a locking mechanism on a compartment, door, or drawer of a cabinet, — a2) Display information requiring a declaration of the number of consumable items used associated with said compartment or container, — a3) Enter the number of consumable items used, — a4) Update the number of consumable equipment remaining in said compartment or housing.

15. Inventory method according to the preceding claim, the method comprising: — b1) Select a replenishment option, — b2) Detect the opening of the closing mechanism of a compartment, door, or drawer of a cabinet, — b3) Display information requiring the declaration of the number of consumable equipment items replenished associated with said compartment or dwelling, — b4) Enter the number of consumable equipment items replenished, — b5) Update the number of consumable equipment in said compartment or housing.

16. A method for inventorying equipment arranged inside a mobile assistance kiosk 1 according to any one of claims 1 to 11, said method comprising: — c1) 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 or dwelling.

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