ES1218244U - RAPID STABILIZATION DEVICE FOR ACCIDENTED VEHICLES (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding) - Google Patents

Abstract

Device (1) for rapid stabilization of vehicles (2) accidents characterized in that it comprises: - a lower support wedge (10) for direct or indirect support on a firm (3), - a top support block (11), which is superimposed on the lower support block (10), for support in the vehicle (2) to be stabilized, - a joint (4) that is joining the lower support wedge (10) to the upper support wedge (11) by an extreme area of both to allow its separation by the opposite extreme zone, and - a wedge (5) insertable between the lower support block (10) and the upper support block (11) by said end area opposite the joint (4) to produce the rapid separation of the support wedges (10, 11)) for said extreme zone. (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding)

Description

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QUICK STABILIZATION DEVICE OF ACCIDENTED VEHICLES

D E S C R I P C I Ó N

OBJECT OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates to a rapid stabilization device for injured vehicles for rescue work, aimed primarily at the professional fire department.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

One of the many functions that fire departments have throughout the world is the assistance and rescue of victims in traffic accidents.

Among the tasks to be carried out in all traffic accidents, one of the priorities is to ensure the physical integrity of the victims (occupants inside the vehicle) by not causing them any type of injury, and not aggravating the possible injuries that they already have because of the accident, since they must be immobilized and subsequently removed from the vehicle they are in (whether they are trapped or not).

In short, we must avoid unwanted movements in injured vehicles. This means that there are very specific work techniques and safety standards in fire departments.

With regard to the stabilization of vehicles, firefighters before accessing an injured vehicle, have to avoid possible vertical movements, due to the suspension of the vehicle, since these are counterproductive for the victims.

Stabilization techniques and tools will depend mainly on the position of the vehicle after the accident. When an injured vehicle is in the final position on its wheels (which is the usual position in motion), it is usually stabilized with wooden or fiber studs placed on the underside of the vehicle, to avoid movements

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vertical These tacos and wedges of wood or fiber are loose, by units, and arranged in boxes, choosing and looking for them in the units that at the moment proceed.

This way of working is laborious, specifying these works as quickly as possible in the execution of the tasks, including stabilization, which is vital for the victims.

DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

The rapid vehicle stabilization device of the invention has a configuration that allows:

- transport the entire device quickly in a single object to reach the vehicle and immediately configure it,

- adapt to the height of any tourism, SUV and off-road vehicle.

- place it and stabilize the vehicle quickly.

According to the invention, the device comprises:

- a lower support block, for direct or indirect support in a firm,

- an upper support block, which is superimposed on the lower support block, for support in the vehicle to be stabilized,

- a joint that is joining the lower support wedge to the upper support wedge by an end zone of both to allow its separation by the opposite end zone, and

- a wedge insertable between the lower support wedge and the upper support wedge by said end zone opposite the joint to produce rapid separation of the support chocks by said end zone.

Thus, supporting the lower support wedge in a firm, understanding as such the ground, or some extra wedges resting on the ground or any firm and fixed surface with respect to which the vehicle is to be immobilized, so that the chock of upper support is slightly separated from the vehicle (that is, distance less than the height of the greater section of the wedge), introducing the wedge produces the rapid separation of the two support wedges and the upper face of the upper support wedge is supported in the basement of the vehicle, stabilizing the same with respect to the firm.

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The range of heights available is not only provided by the extra chocks and the greater or lesser insertion of the wedge, it also influences how much the device is introduced under the vehicle, the more it is introduced, the more stabilization height will be obtained.

But it has also been found that when removing the device is also collected faster than traditional means, finishing the relief operation much faster.

DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

Figure 1 shows a view of the device of the invention collected in transport position.

Figure 2.- Shows a view of the use of the device of the invention in a vehicle of normal height, with an extra wedge.

Figure 3.- Shows a view of the device of the invention prepared to be placed under a vehicle.

Figures 4 and 5. - They show each side view of the device of the invention acting in vehicles of different heights.

PREFERRED EMBODIMENT OF THE INVENTION

The device (1) for rapid stabilization of accident vehicles (2) of the invention comprises (see figs. 1 and 2):

-a lower support wedge (10) for direct or indirect support in a firm (3),

-a top support wedge (11), which is superimposed on the bottom support chock

(10), for support in the vehicle (2) to stabilize,

-a joint (4) that is joining the lower support block (10) to the upper support block (11) by an end zone of both to allow its separation by the opposite extreme zone, and

-a wedge (5) insertable between the lower support block (10) and the upper support block

(11) by said end zone opposite the joint (4) to produce the rapid separation of the support wedges (10, 11) by said end zone.

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The possible and preferred arrangement of at least one supplementary block (12) is provided to increase the actuation height of the device (1). It is placed under the lower support block (10). In this line, the provision of two or three superimposable supplementary chocks (12) to adapt to vehicles of normal height and vehicles of higher height has been provided very preferably. That is, the device (1) without extra chocks is adapted to low-rise vehicles, such as sports cars and coupes, with one or two extra chocks for normal-height vehicles, such as saloons and the like, and with three extra chocks (12) for Higher vehicles, such as SUVs or SUVs. Said supplementary chocks (12) ideally comprise coupling means to each other to stabilize the stack formed between them and / or with the support chocks (10, 11) of the device (1). Said coupling means comprise in this preferred example longitudinal tongue and groove (13) provided on the contact faces of the supplementary chocks (12) with each other and with the support chocks (10, 11) with which they are stacked (see figs 3 and 5). In addition, the position of the device (1) under the vehicle also serves to adapt to the different heights of different vehicles. For example, starting from figure 2, if more or less height is needed, in addition to playing with the supplementary chocks (12), the device (1) can be introduced more or less under the vehicle, so that the vehicle is superimposed with wedge areas with greater height to get support under it. That is, the device (1) has three ways of handling its height:

1. With wedge insertion (5).

2. With the greater or lesser introduction of the device (1) under the vehicle.

3. With supplementary chocks (12).

On the other hand, the joint (4) comprises an outstanding heel (40) with respect to one of the support chocks (in this case of the lower support wedge (10)) to the extent sufficient to save the thickness of the opposite support wedge , and in which the axis (42) of the joint is arranged at a sufficient height to allow the opening of the support wedges when introducing the wedge (5), as seen in the figures.

It is also provided that some or all of the chocks (10, 11, 12) may comprise outgoing perimeter flanges (14) to improve handling and for mallet striking without damaging the chock.

5 The preferred arrangement of a first webbing (7) in the chock of

lower support (10) or in the upper support wedge (11) to accommodate the wedge (4) in the position of

transport (taken in this example by rivets (41) as seen in fig 3), as well as a second strap (8) adjustable and removable to cover the complete set of chocks (10, 11, 12) in transport position . This achieves a compact set to the

10 hours of moving and storing the device when it is not being used, and also

transport the whole set to the point of the vehicle where it is to be placed, without the need to be choosing different models of studs or wedges, which is how it is usually done. Said second webbing (8) has an end carabiner (80) for fixing on a ring (81) and configuring a handle (82), as seen in fig 1.

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Finally, indicate that the chocks (10, 11, 12) are preferably made of wood or resistant polymers, such as fiber.

Describing sufficiently the nature of the invention, it is indicated that the description thereof and its preferred embodiment should be interpreted in a non-limiting manner, and that it encompasses all of the possible variants of embodiment that are deduced from the content of the present memory and claims.

Claims (11)

5 10 fifteen twenty 25 30 35 R E I V I N D I C A C I O N E S 1. -Device (1) for rapid stabilization of injured vehicles (2) characterized in that it comprises: -a lower support wedge (10) for direct or indirect support in a firm (3), -a top support wedge (11), which is superimposed on the bottom support chock (10), for support in the vehicle (2) to stabilize, -a joint (4) that is joining the lower support block (10) to the upper support block (11) by an end zone of both to allow its separation by the opposite extreme zone, and -a wedge (5) insertable between the lower support block (10) and the upper support block (11) by said end zone opposite the joint (4) to produce the rapid separation of the support wedges (10, 11) by said end zone. 2. -Device (1) for rapid stabilization of vehicles (2) injured according to claim 1 characterized in that it comprises at least one supplementary chock (12) to increase the actuation height of the device (1). 3. -Device (1) for rapid stabilization of vehicles (2) injured according to claim 2 characterized in that it comprises two or three superimposable supplementary chocks (12). 4. - Device (1) for rapid stabilization of vehicles (2) injured according to claim 2 or 3 characterized in that the supplementary chocks (12) comprise coupling means. 5. Device (1) for rapid stabilization of vehicles (2) in accordance with claim 4, characterized in that the coupling means comprise longitudinal tongue and groove (13) provided on the contact faces of the supplementary chocks (12) with each other and with the support chocks (10, 11) with those that are stacked. 6. Device (1) for rapid stabilization of vehicles (2) injured according to any of the preceding claims characterized in that the joint (4) comprises an outstanding heel (40) with respect to one of the support chocks to the extent sufficient to save the thickness of the opposite support wedge, and in which the axis (42) of the joint (4) is arranged. 5 10 fifteen twenty 25 7. Device (1) for rapid stabilization of accident vehicles (2) according to any of the preceding claims characterized in that some or all of the chocks (10, 11, 12) comprise outgoing perimeter flanges (14) to improve handling and for I hit with mallet without damaging the chock. 8. - Device (1) for rapid stabilization of vehicles (2) in accordance with any of the preceding claims, characterized in that it comprises a first strap (7) arranged in the lower support block (10) or in the upper support block (11). ) to accommodate the wedge (4) in transport position. 9. - Device (1) for rapid stabilization of vehicles (2) injured according to any of the preceding claims characterized in that it comprises a second strap (8) adjustable and removable to cover the complete set of chocks (10, 11, 12) in position Of transport. 10. - Device (1) for rapid stabilization of accident vehicles (2) according to claim 9, characterized in that the second strap (8) has an end carabiner (80) for fixing on a ring (81) and configuring a handle (82). 11.-Device (1) for rapid stabilization of vehicles (2) injured according to any of the preceding claims characterized in that the chocks (10, 11, 12) are They are made in material selected from: wood, polymers