JP2020099598A - Fire engine control panel and fire engine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an operation panel for a fire engine for forming a storage portion at a position where an operator can easily work, and a fire engine provided with the operation panel for the fire engine. An operation panel 1 for a fire engine is provided on a vehicle body 21 having a storage unit 22 for storing a fire equipment 23, has an operation unit 2, and is rotatably attached to the vehicle body 21. The panel body 3 is provided, and the operation unit 2 is arranged on the storage unit 22 side when the operation unit 2 is not used. When the operation unit 2 is used, the operation panel body 3 is rotated to move the operation unit 2 to the outside of the vehicle body 21. It is configured to be exposed to. [Selection diagram] Fig. 2

Description

The present invention relates to a fire engine operation panel and a fire engine equipped with the fire engine operation panel.

An instrument including a tachometer, a pressure gauge, a vacuum gauge, etc., and an operation section including an operation lever and an input button for setting an output by a click operation are provided on a side portion of a body of a fire engine (for example, Patent Document 1). ). In a conventional fire engine, the operation unit is attached to the outside of the vehicle body while being exposed. In addition, the operation unit is attached to a position where the operator can easily operate it in order to allow the operator to operate the monitor while checking the monitor and to finely adjust the numerical values.

On the other hand, a storage section is formed inside the body of a fire engine, and a fire-fighting device such as an extension hose is loaded in the storage section. Since this extension hose is used in an emergency, it is required to be easily taken out, and it is desired that the storage section be formed at a position (place) where an operator can easily carry it out.

JP, 2013-005932, A

When the operation part is provided on the side part of the vehicle body like the fire engine of Patent Document 1, the storage part is generally formed at a position above or below the operation part. Since the operation part is attached at a position where it is easy for the operator to work, if the storage part is formed above the operation part, it is necessary to take out the fire fighting equipment in a stretched posture and store it. You can't see what's stored behind it. On the other hand, if the storage section is formed below the operation section, the worker must take out the fire-fighting device from the storage section in a bent posture, which puts a strain on the body.

Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a fire engine operation panel for forming a storage part at a position where an operator can easily work, and a fire engine equipped with this fire engine operation panel.

The control panel for a fire engine of the present invention is a control panel for a fire engine that is provided in the body of a fire engine having a storage unit for storing fire fighting equipment, and has an operation unit that is rotatable on the vehicle body. With the operation panel body attached, when the operation section is not in use, the operation section is arranged on the storage section side, and when the operation section is used, the operation panel body is rotated to expose the operation section to the outside of the vehicle body. It is characterized by

The control panel for a fire engine of the present invention constitutes a door of the storage part, the operation panel body is rotated, and the storage part and the outside of the vehicle body are communicated with each other, so that the fire fighting instrument stored in the storage part. Is preferably removable.

It is preferable that the fire engine operation panel of the present invention has a rotating shaft for rotating the operation panel body, and the wiring for transmitting and receiving a signal of the operation unit is passed through the rotating shaft.

The fire engine of the present invention preferably comprises the above-mentioned operation panel for the fire engine.

The fire engine of the present invention is preferably equipped with a submersible pump for fire fighting on the side of the vehicle body, which floats on the surface of the water source and takes in water.

The operation panel for a fire engine according to the present invention is rotatably attached to the vehicle body of the fire engine, and when the operation unit is used, the operation panel body is rotated so that the operation unit is exposed to the outside of the vehicle body. The part can be formed at the same height as the vehicle operation panel. Then, the worker can easily take out the fire-fighting device from the storage unit without having to take a stretched posture or a bent posture. As described above, by applying the operation panel for the fire engine according to the present invention to the fire engine, the operation unit and the storage unit can be provided at positions where the operator can easily work.

Further, in the fire engine control panel according to the present invention, the operation section is arranged on the storage section side when the operation section is not in use. Therefore, when the fire engine is running, it is possible to avoid an external impact on the operation unit, and it is possible to avoid, for example, damage to the throttle handle or the instrument of the operation unit due to the external impact.

Since the fire engine according to the present invention includes the fire engine operation panel described above, the work load on the worker is reduced, and the worker can work quickly. Furthermore, the fire engine according to the present invention is provided with a submersible pump for a fire that floats on the water surface of the water source and takes in water, so that water can be stably sent without worrying about a change in the amount of water taken due to fluctuations in the water surface of the water source. be able to.

It is a side view of the fire engine provided with the operation panel for fire engines concerning the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 1 is a top view of a fire engine equipped with a control panel for a fire engine according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure which shows the operation panel for fire engines which concerns on embodiment of this invention. (A) Top view, (b) Side view It is a figure which shows the operation panel for fire engines which concerns on embodiment of this invention. (A) Front view, (b) Rear view

A control panel for a fire engine according to the present embodiment and a fire engine including the control panel for a fire engine will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 4.
Based on FIG. 1 and FIG. 2, the length direction of the fire engine is the front-rear direction X, the height direction is the up-down direction Y, and the width direction is the left-right direction Z.

As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the operation panel 1 for a fire engine (hereinafter, referred to as the operation panel 1) is substantially in the center of the vehicle body 21 of the fire engine 20 in the front-rear direction X and in the vertical direction Y of the vehicle body 21. It is installed in the middle position. This height position is almost the same as the height position of the hand of the worker in a normal posture. The operation panel 1 is provided on each of the left and right sides of the vehicle body in the left-right direction Z.
The operation panel 1 is mainly used for fire extinguishing work. A storage portion 22 is formed inside the vehicle body 21, and the operation panel 1 plays a role of a door of the storage portion 22.

The storage portion 22 is a space formed so as to connect the left side portion and the right side portion of the vehicle body 21, and the storage portion 22 stores three fire hoses, which are fire fighting equipment 23. The storage unit 22 can also store fire fighting equipment 23 other than the fire hose.
A suction pipe 24 is annularly attached to the rear of the vehicle body 21 in the front-rear direction X, and a fire fighting submersible pump 25 is provided inside the suction pipe 24. This submersible pump 25 for fire fighting is used by floating on the water surface of a water source when taking water. Further, the fire engine 20 has a water discharge port 26 below the center of the vehicle body 21.

As shown in FIG. 3A, the operation panel 1 has a cylindrical shape that is connected to an operation panel body 3 having an operation portion 2 and a side portion 3A of the operation panel body 3 and through which a rotary shaft 4 is passed. The housing 5 is provided. A large bearing is used for the rotating shaft 4. Further, as shown in FIG. 3B, an engaging portion 9 is provided on the side portion 3B of the operation panel body 3 opposite to the side portion 3A to which the housing 5 is connected. The engagement portion 9 is locked to the engagement portion formed on the vehicle body 21 side when the operation panel 1 is closed.

As shown in FIG. 4A, the operation unit 2 includes a throttle handle 6 for controlling the speed of the engine, a monitor 7 for confirming the water discharge state and the like, and a plurality of meters 8 for indicating the flow rate and pressure. .. An electric type is adopted for the throttle handle 6 and the instrument 8. The wiring for transmitting and receiving signals of the operation unit 2 is arranged inside the rotary shaft 4 (housing 5) (not shown).
As shown in FIG. 4B, the operation section 2 is formed so that it cannot be recognized from the rear surface of the operation panel 1.

Next, the operation of the operation panel 1 will be described.
Hereinafter, the open state means a state in which the operating portion 2 faces the outside (outside) of the vehicle body 21 and is exposed to the outside, and the closed state means that the operating portion 2 is not exposed to the outside of the vehicle body. , Means a state of facing the storage portion 22 side (inside).

The operation panel 1 is in a closed state when the operation unit 2 is not used, the operation unit 2 is arranged on the storage unit 22 side, and the operator cannot visually recognize the inside of the storage unit 22.
On the other hand, when the operation unit 2 is used, the operation panel body 3 is rotated to be in the open state, and the operation unit 2 is exposed to the outside of the vehicle body 21. At this time, since the operation panel body 3 can be fixed to the vehicle body 21, the operation panel body 3 does not become an obstacle when visually recognizing the inside of the storage section 22.
The operator operates the operation unit 2 after opening the operation panel 1.

Next, operation effects of the operation panel 1 and the fire engine 20 according to the present embodiment will be described.

Since the operation panel 1 according to the present embodiment is opened when used, the storage section 22 can be formed at the same height as the operation panel 1. In other words, the storage portion 22 can be formed at a middle position in the vertical direction Y of the vehicle body 21, that is, at the hand height position in the normal posture of the worker. Therefore, the worker can easily take out the fire-fighting device 23 from the storage unit 22 without having to take a stretched posture or a bent posture. Further, since the operation panel 1 plays a role of a door with respect to the storage section 22, it is possible to prevent the fire fighting instrument 23 from dropping from the storage section 22 by closing the operation panel 1.

In the closed state, the operation portion 2 of the operation panel 1 according to the present embodiment faces the storage portion 22 side, and thus is not exposed to the outside. Then, when the fire engine 20 is running, the operation unit 2 is not impacted from the outside. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the throttle handle 6 and the instrument 8 from being damaged by an external impact.

When not in use, the operation unit 2 of the operation panel 1 according to the present embodiment faces the storage unit 22 side, so that it is possible to avoid an erroneous operation by an operator and also suppress an operation by a mischief of a third party.
Furthermore, since the operation panel body 3 of the operation panel 1 according to the present embodiment can be fixed to the side portion of the vehicle body 21 in the open state, the operability of the operation portion 2 can be improved and the operator can easily operate it. Become.

In the present embodiment, the wiring for transmitting and receiving the signal of the operation unit 2 is passed through the inside of the rotary shaft 4 and is not exposed, so that the appearance is not impaired and the wiring hinders the work of the operator. Can be avoided. Further, since a large bearing is used for the rotary shaft 4, the operation panel 1 can be reliably rotated without shaking.

The submersible fire pump 25 provided in the fire truck 20 according to the present embodiment is used to draw up water from a water source such as a water tank or a pond. The submersible pump for fire fighting 25 includes a pump body, a floating member that covers the entire circumference of the pump body, a cover member that covers the pump body and the float, and two shoulder belts. The operator can carry the fire pump submersible pump 25 on his back by carrying his arm around the shoulder belt and carry it to the water source. By using this submersible pump 25 for fire fighting, water can be stably sent without worrying about a change in the amount of water intake due to fluctuations in the water surface of the water source.

The fire engine 20 according to the present embodiment includes a water discharge port 26 to which a fire extinguishing hose is connected at the lower end in the up-down direction X of the vehicle body 21. Therefore, the fire-extinguishing hose does not greatly hinder the work of the worker, and the worker can proceed with the work smoothly.

Although the present embodiment has been described above, the configurations described in the above embodiments can be selected or changed to other configurations as appropriate without departing from the spirit of the present invention. ..
For example, in the present embodiment, an example in which the storage portion 22 is communicated with the right side portion and the left side portion of the vehicle body 21 is shown, but the form of the storage portion 22 can be appropriately determined. Further, in the present embodiment, an example in which the operation panel 1 is provided on both sides in the left-right direction Z of the vehicle body 21 is shown, but it may be provided only on one side.

1 Fire engine operation panel (operation panel)
2 Operation part 3 Operation panel body 3A, 3B Side part 4 Rotating shaft 5 Housing 6 Throttle handle 7 Monitor 8 Instrument 9 Engagement part 20 Fire engine 21 Car body 22 Storage part 23 Fire equipment 24 Suction tube 25 Fire pump submersible pump 26 Outlet X Front-rear direction Y Up-down direction Z Left-right direction

Claims (5)

A control panel for a fire engine, which is provided on the body of a fire engine having a storage unit for storing fire fighting equipment,
An operating panel body having an operating portion and rotatably attached to the vehicle body;
When the operation unit is not used, the operation unit is arranged on the storage unit side,
When the operation unit is used, the operation panel body is rotated to expose the operation unit to the outside of the vehicle body,
Fire engine operation panel characterized by the following. The door of the storage section is configured,
By rotating the operation panel body and allowing the storage section and the outside of the vehicle body to communicate with each other,
It is possible to take out the fire fighting instrument stored in the storage section.
The control panel for a fire engine according to claim 1. A rotating shaft for rotating the operation panel body,
Wiring for transmitting and receiving the signal of the operation unit is passed through the inside of the rotating shaft,
The operation panel for a fire engine according to claim 1 or 2. A fire engine comprising the operation panel for the fire engine according to any one of claims 1 to 3. The side part of the vehicle body is equipped with a submersible fire pump that floats on the surface of the water source and takes in water.
The fire engine according to claim 4.

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