CN114209997B

CN114209997B - Protective cover storage bag for emergency escape breathing device

Info

Publication number: CN114209997B
Application number: CN202111587066.1A
Authority: CN
Inventors: 屈铁成; 马闯; 金朝霞; 陆宇铮
Original assignee: Honeywell International Inc
Current assignee: Honeywell International Inc
Priority date: 2016-04-01
Filing date: 2016-04-01
Publication date: 2024-01-23
Anticipated expiration: 2036-04-01
Also published as: CN107281666B; CN114209997A; CN107281666A

Abstract

The invention relates to a shield storage bag for an emergency escape breathing apparatus. Embodiments relate generally to a system for providing a backpack-type EEBD, wherein the EEBD includes one or more waist bags operable to store one or more shields, wherein the shields are easily accessed and removed from the waist bags when needed. The waist pack may fit over the waist strap of a backpack, which may house the breathable air cylinders, as well as other elements of the EEBD. The shield located within the belt pack may be connected to an air cylinder via a hose. The belt pack may include a removable cover operable to contain and protect the shield and to be easily removed from the main body of the belt pack. The cover may comprise a folded cover in which a user may easily access and pull a portion of the cover (such as a tab).

Description

Protective cover storage bag for emergency escape breathing device

The present application is a divisional application of a chinese invention patent application entitled "cover storage bag for emergency escape breathing apparatus" with application number 201610199098.7 and application date 2016, 4 and 1.

Technical Field

The invention relates to a shield storage bag for an emergency escape breathing apparatus.

Background

When the user is located in a contaminated area, the user may wear an emergency escape breathing apparatus (EEBD) in order to provide safe breathing air. In some cases, the user may be a worker who escapes from a dangerous situation at the worksite. In some cases, the user may be a resident who escapes from a fire or other accident in a building or house area. EEBDs can be designed to be worn and used quickly and easily to accelerate escape from hazardous areas.

Disclosure of Invention

A waist pack operable to fit over an emergency escape breathing apparatus, the waist pack comprising: a body forming a cavity for holding a shroud, wherein the shroud is connected to an air supply; a removable cover operable to attach to the body so as to secure and protect the shroud, wherein the removable cover comprises a folded portion and a pull ring; and a sleeve attached to the main body and allowing the belt pack to be fitted on the belt of the EEBD.

Drawings

For a more complete understanding of the present disclosure, reference is now made to the following brief description, taken in connection with the accompanying drawings and detailed description, wherein like reference numerals represent like parts.

FIGS. 1A-1B illustrate EEBD according to embodiments of the present disclosure;

fig. 2 illustrates another EEBD according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

3A-3B illustrate transparent views of an EEBD according to embodiments of the present disclosure;

fig. 4 illustrates a belt pack according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

figures 5A-5E illustrate detailed views of a belt pack according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

fig. 6A-6B illustrate orthogonal views of a belt pack, hose and waist band according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

figures 7A-7C illustrate exploded elements of a belt pack according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

figures 8A-8C illustrate a belt pack according to an embodiment of the present disclosure with the cover attached in a different orientation;

fig. 9A-9C illustrate another belt pack according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

fig. 10 illustrates an EEBD worn by a user in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure; and

fig. 11 illustrates another EEBD worn by at least one user in accordance with an embodiment of the disclosure.

Detailed Description

At the outset, it should be appreciated that although illustrative implementations of one or more embodiments are illustrated below, the disclosed systems and methods may be implemented using any number of techniques, whether currently known or in existence. The disclosure should not be limited in any way to the illustrative embodiments, drawings, and techniques shown below, but may be modified within the scope of the appended claims along with their full scope of equivalents.

The following brief definitions of terms will apply throughout this application:

the term "comprising" is meant to include, but not be limited to, and should be interpreted in the manner in which it is commonly used in the patent context;

the phrases "in one embodiment," "according to one embodiment," and the like, generally mean that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic following the phrase may be included in at least one embodiment of the present invention, and may be included in more than one embodiment of the present invention (importantly, such phrases do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment);

if the specification describes something as "exemplary" or "example," it should be understood to refer to a non-exclusive example;

when used with a number, the terms "about" or "approximately" and the like may mean the particular number, or alternatively, approximate to the range of the particular number, as will be appreciated by those skilled in the art; and

if the specification states that "may", "could", "should", "shall", "would", "preferred", "possible", "typically", "optional", "e.g", "frequent" or "possible" (or other such language) include a component or feature, or a feature or characteristic, then no particular feature or characteristic is required to be included. Such components or features may optionally be included in some embodiments, or may be excluded.

Embodiments of the present disclosure include a system for providing a backpack-type EEBD, wherein the EEBD includes one or more waist packs operable to store one or more shields, wherein the shields are easily accessed and removed from the waist packs when needed. The belt pack may also be operated to store other accessories such as fire retardant carpets, flash stairs (flash lights), etc. The waist pack may fit over the waist band of a backpack, wherein the backpack may house a breathable air cylinder, as well as other elements of the EEBD. The shield located within the belt pack may be connected to an air cylinder via a hose.

Some embodiments of the EEBD may include one belt pack while other embodiments may include a second belt pack that includes a second shield that may be worn by a second user. Some embodiments of the belt pack may include a removable cover operable to contain and protect the shield and to be easily removed from the main body of the belt pack. In some embodiments, the cover may comprise a folded cover, wherein a portion of the cover (such as a tab) may be easily accessed and pulled by a user. Some embodiments of the belt pack may include a pulling structure around the shroud, wherein the shroud may be removed from the belt pack with a removable cover.

Referring now to fig. 1A-1B, an EEBD 100 is shown, and fig. 1A shows a first side of the EEBD 100 and fig. 1B shows an opposite side of the EEBD 100. In some embodiments, the EEBD 100 may include elements such as an air cylinder, a mask or shroud, and a hose (not shown), and/or other fittings (not shown) associated with evacuation or protection. As shown in fig. 1A-1B, the EEBD 100 may include a backpack 102, shoulder straps 104, and a waist belt 106. In some embodiments, the shoulder straps 104 may be attached to the lap belt 106. In some embodiments, the waistband 106 may be attached with a clip or buckle 107. In some embodiments, the EEBD 100 may include a belt pack 110 operable to fit on one of the waistbands 106. In some embodiments, the waist pack 110 may be operable to retain one or more elements of the EEBD 100 (such as a hood and/or face mask). In some embodiments, the belt pack 102 may include a flap 108, wherein the flap 108 may be lifted to view one or more elements of the EEBD 100, such as a gauge.

Fig. 2 shows an alternative embodiment of the EEBD 100, wherein more than one belt pack 110 and 120 may be attached to the EEBD 100. In the illustrated embodiment, two waist packs 110 and 120 may be fitted over the two waistbands 106 of the EEBD 100.

Fig. 3A-3B show views of the internal components of the EEBD 100. The internal components are shown in phantom to indicate their location within the EEDB 100 and this view is included to provide a clearer illustration of the overall components of the EEBD 100, which may be shown in cross-section. In some embodiments, the EEBD 100 may include a breathable air cylinder 118 and a gauge 116 attached to the cylinder 118 (or in fluid communication with the cylinder 118), the gauge 116 being operable to show the residual pressure in the cylinder 118, and/or the residual air. In some embodiments, the gauge 116 may be located on the back of the backpack 102, while in other embodiments, the gauge 116 may be located elsewhere on the EEBD 100 (such as the shoulder strap 104 or the waist belt 106). In some embodiments, EEBD 100 may include hoses 114 and 124 that connect cylinders to shrouds 112 and 122. The shields 112 and 122 may be contained within the waist packs 110 and 120, wherein the hoses 114 and 124 may extend from the backpack 102 to the waist packs 110 and 120. The shields 112 and 122 may be folded and retained within the belt packs 110 and 120, wherein the shields 112 and 122 may be removed from the belt packs 110 and 120 and placed on the user's head when desired.

Fig. 3A-3B show the EEBD 100 with two belt packs 110 and 120, but in other embodiments one belt pack may be used. Further, in some embodiments, more than one belt pack may be used. Supplying both waist packs 110 and 120 may allow the user to share the breathable air in the cylinder 118 with another user, such as a disabled person, a child, or any person not having access to the EEBD 100.

Referring now to fig. 4, a side view of the belt pack 110 is shown. The belt pack 110 may include a main body 306 forming a cavity for holding a shroud (shown above) and a removable cover 302, the cover 302 being removably attached to the main body 306. In some embodiments, the cover 302 may be attached to the body 306 via fasteners, catches (catches), buckles, or other such attachments. In some embodiments, the cover 302 and the body 306 may comprise, for example, velcro ^TM One or more lengths of hook-and-loop fasteners. In some embodiments, the cover 302 may include a fold (fold) 303 and may be folded over onto itself and secured to itself at an attachment point 305. In some embodiments, attachment point 305 may include a removable attachment similar to the attachment between cover 302 and body 306. In some embodiments, the cap 302 may include a tab 304, wherein a user may grasp the tab 304 to remove the cap 302 from the body 306. The folded cover 302 and tab 304 may allow the cover 302 to be easily removed from the body 306. The angle at which the user pulls the tab 304 may reduce the force required to pull the cover 302 off of the body 306.

In some embodiments, the body 306 may include an opening or slot 310 (shown in more detail below) on one side to allow the hose to pass through the body to the shroud. In some embodiments, the body 306 may include a sleeve 308 attached to the back of the body 306, wherein a belt may pass through the sleeve 308 to retain the belt pack 110 on the belt. In alternative embodiments, the belt pack 110 may be integral with or made part of the belt.

Fig. 5A-5E show more detailed views of the belt pack 110 described above. Fig. 5A is a top view, fig. 5B is a first side view, fig. 5C is a second side view, fig. 5D is a third side view, and fig. 5E is a bottom view.

Fig. 5A shows a cover 302 and tab 304, as well as a body 306 and slot 310, wherein a hose may pass through slot 310. Figure 5B shows the slot 310 in more detail. In some embodiments, the slot 310 may include a circular opening sized to fit a hose, and a smaller passage through to the edge of the body 306, where the hose may be inserted into the slot 310 and/or removed from the slot 310. In some embodiments, the cover 302 may be attached to the body over a portion of the slot 310, thereby securing the slot 310 and hose. Fig. 5C and 5D show the folded portion 303 of the cover 302 and the attachment point 305. Further, a sleeve 308 is shown attached to the back of the body 306. Fig. 5E shows the sleeve 308 in more detail. In some embodiments, the sleeve 308 may be sewn to the body 306 of the belt pack 110.

Fig. 6 shows a detailed view of the belt pack 110, belt 106, and hose 114. The hose 114 may pass through the slot 310 into the body 306 of the belt pack 110. In some embodiments, the hose 114 may be secured to a portion of the waistband 106. Fig. 6B shows the same view as fig. 6A, with the cover 302 removed from the main body 306 of the belt pack 110. When the cover is removed, the shroud 112 may be accessed, wherein the shroud 112 may be rolled and/or folded to fit within the body 306. In some embodiments, the air supply to the hood 112 may be automatically initiated when the user removes the hood 112 from the belt pack 110, such as by opening a switch or valve, etc.

Figures 7A-7C show exploded views of the elements of the belt pack. Fig. 7A shows the top side of the cover 302, wherein the cover 302 can be folded along 303 and attached to itself via an attachment 305. Fig. 7B shows the bottom side of the cover 302, wherein the cover 302 may include an attachment 320 around the perimeter of the cover. Crease 303 may allow tab 304 to be folded back on lid 302. Fig. 7C illustrates the body 306, wherein the body 306 may include an attachment 322 around a perimeter of the body 306, and wherein the attachment 322 may be aligned with the attachment 320 of the cover 302.

In some embodiments, the cover 302 may be attached to the body 306 in a first direction (as shown in fig. 5A-5E). As shown in fig. 8A-8C, in alternative embodiments, the cover 302 may be attached to the body 306 in opposite directions. The lid 302 may be flipped such that the crease 303 is now located close to the slot 310 and the tab 304 is folded back onto the lid and attached at the attachment point 305. The cover 302 may be removably attached to the body 306 in either direction to accommodate right or left hand, as well as the position of the belt pack on the belt. Due to the shape of the cover 302 and the body 306, and the removable nature of the attachment therebetween, the cover 302 can be attached in either direction.

Referring now to fig. 9A-9C, an alternative embodiment of the belt pack 110 is shown. The belt pack 110 may include a main body 906 (which may be similar to the main body 306 of fig. 4). The belt pack 110 may also include a detachable cover 902 (which may be similar in some respects to the cover 302), wherein the detachable cover 902 may be removably attached to the main body 906. Further, the belt pack 110 may include a pulling structure 904, wherein a user may grasp the pulling structure 904 and pull to remove the cover 902 as well as the hood 112. In some embodiments, the pulling structure 904 may include a pull ring 912 operable to fit around the shield 112 within the body 906, wherein the shield 112 may also be removed from the body 906 of the belt pack 110 and the cover 902 may be dropped or shed as the pulling structure 904 is pulled from the body 906. The hose 114 may fit through a slot 910 in the body 906. The belt pack 110 shown in fig. 9A-9C may provide a faster way to remove the hood 112 and initiate the air supply to the hood 112 via the hose 114. In some embodiments, the air supply to the hood 112 (such as by opening a switch or valve, etc.) may be automatically initiated when the hood 112 is removed from the belt pack 110 by the pulling structure 904.

Fig. 10 shows a user wearing the EEBD 100 described in fig. 1A-1B. The shoulder straps 104 and waist belt 106 are secured around the user's body (via buckles 107). The belt pack 110 is positioned at the waist of the user and the user can grasp the tab 304 of the cover 302 and pull to remove the cover 302 and release the hood.

Fig. 11 shows a view of a user wearing the EEBD 100 and the hood 112 having been removed from the belt pack 110 and mounted on the user's head. In addition, the second shield 112 (as depicted in fig. 3A-3B) may be removed from the second belt pack 120 and mounted on the head of another user, wherein the hose 124 may extend from the EEBD 100 worn by the first user to the second user's shield 122.

Embodiments of the present disclosure may include a backpack comprising an air cylinder, a shield operable to be worn on the head of a user, one or more hoses connecting the shield to the cylinder, one or more waistbands, and a waist pack operable to hold the shield, the waist pack comprising a removable cover, wherein the user removes at least a portion of the cover to access the shield.

In some embodiments, the waist pack includes a sleeve that fits over the waist strap of the backpack. In some embodiments, the waist pack includes a slot for the hose to pass between the cylinder and the shroud. In some embodiments, the backpack may further include a gauge attached to the gas cylinder operable to indicate the status of the contents of the gas cylinder, and a movable flap covering the gauge that allows a user to view the gauge. In some embodiments, the backpack is part of an EEBD. In some embodiments, the removable cover of the waist pack includes a crease and a tab, wherein the cover is folded back onto itself, and wherein a user grasps and pulls on the tab to remove the cover. In some embodiments, the removable cover comprises a pulling structure, wherein a user grasps and pulls the pulling structure to remove the cover, and wherein the pulling structure comprises a pull ring operable to fit around the shield and pull the shield out of the belt pack when the user pulls the pulling structure. In some embodiments, the backpack may further comprise a second waist pack comprising a second shield, wherein a hose connects the second shield to the gas cylinder. In some embodiments, the air supply to the shroud is automatically initiated when the shroud is removed from the belt pack.

Other embodiments of the present disclosure may include an EEBD comprising an air cylinder, a shield operable to be worn on the head of a user, one or more hoses connecting the shield to the cylinder, one or more shoulder straps, one or more waistbands, and a waist pack operable to hold the shield, the waist pack comprising a removable cover, wherein the user removes at least a portion of the cover to access the shield.

In some embodiments, the air supply to the hood is automatically initiated when the hood is removed from the belt pack. In some embodiments, the belt pack includes a pulling structure, wherein a user grasps and pulls the pulling structure to pull the shield out of the belt pack. In some embodiments, the removable cover of the waist pack includes a pull ring operable to be folded back onto the cover and attached thereto, wherein a user grasps and pulls the pull ring to remove the cover. In some embodiments, the belt pack is operable to slide along the belt. In some embodiments, the waist pack includes a slot for the hose to pass between the cylinder and the shroud. In some embodiments, the EEBD may further comprise a second waist pack comprising a second shield, wherein the hose connects the second shield to the gas cylinder.

Additional embodiments of the present disclosure may include a belt pack operatively fitted over an EEBD, the belt pack including a body forming a cavity for holding a shroud, wherein the shroud is connected to an air supply; a removable cover operable to attach to the body to secure and protect the shroud, wherein the removable cover includes a fold portion and a pull ring; and a sleeve attached to the main body, thereby allowing the belt pack to be fitted on the belt of the EEBD.

In some embodiments, the waist pack is operable to fit over the waist band of a backpack. In some embodiments, the removable cover includes a pulling structure operable to pull the shield from the body of the belt pack when the cover is removed by a user. In some embodiments, the body includes a slot that allows the hose to pass through to the shroud.

While various embodiments in accordance with the principles disclosed herein have been shown and described above, modifications thereof may be made by one skilled in the art without departing from the spirit and teachings of the disclosure. The embodiments described herein are merely representative and are not intended to be limiting. Many variations, combinations, and modifications are possible and are within the scope of the disclosure. Alternative embodiments that result from combining, integrating, and/or ignoring features of the embodiments are also within the scope of the present disclosure. The scope of protection is therefore not limited by the description set out above, but is defined by the claims which follow, the scope including all equivalents of the subject matter of the claims. Each claim is incorporated into the specification as a further disclosure, and the claims are embodiments of the invention. Furthermore, any advantages and features described above may relate to particular embodiments and should not be taken as limiting the practice of the application of such claimed subject matter and to structures that achieve any or all of the above advantages or have any or all of the above features.

Further, the section headings used herein are provided to conform to the suggestion at 37 c.f.r.1.77 or otherwise provide a hint of organization. These headings should not limit or characterize the invention that may be set forth in any claims set forth in this disclosure. In particular and by way of example, although the headings may refer to "areas," the claims should not be limited by the language selected under this heading to describe the referred to areas. Furthermore, the description of techniques in the "background" should not be construed as an admission that certain techniques are prior art to any of the inventions in this disclosure. The "summary of the invention" should not be considered as a restrictive characterization of the invention as set forth in the claims that follow. Furthermore, any reference to "an invention" in the singular in this disclosure should not be used to indicate that there is only a single novel point in this disclosure. Various inventions may be set forth in accordance with the limitations of the various claims set forth from the disclosure, and such claims correspondingly define the inventions and their equivalents as protected thereby. In all cases, the scope of the claims should be considered in light of the present disclosure based on their own advantages and should not be constrained by the headings set forth herein.

The use of broader terms such as "comprising," including, "and" having "should be understood to provide support for narrower terms such as" consisting of … …, "" consisting essentially of … …, "and" consisting essentially of … …. The use of the terms "optionally," "may," etc. with respect to any element of an embodiment means that the element is not required, or alternatively, the element is required, both alternatives being within the scope of the embodiment. Moreover, references to examples are provided for illustrative purposes only, and are not intended to be exclusive.

Although some embodiments have been provided in this disclosure, it should be understood that the disclosed systems and methods may be embodied in many other specific forms without departing from the spirit or scope of the disclosure. The present examples are to be considered as illustrative and not restrictive, and the intention is not to be limited to the details given herein. For example, various elements or components may be combined or integrated in another system, or certain features may be omitted or not implemented.

Moreover, techniques, systems, subsystems, and methods described and illustrated in the various embodiments as discrete or separate may be combined or integrated with other systems, modules, techniques, or methods without departing from the scope of the present disclosure. Other items shown or discussed as directly coupled or communicating with each other may be indirectly coupled or communicating through some interface, device, or intermediate member, whether electrically, mechanically, or otherwise. Other examples of changes, substitutions, and alterations are ascertainable by one skilled in the art and could be made without departing from the spirit and scope disclosed herein.

Claims

1. A waist pack (110) operable to fit on an emergency escape breathing apparatus (EEBD) (100), the waist pack (110) comprising:

a body forming a cavity for holding a shroud (112), wherein the shroud (112) is connected to an air supply; and

a removable cover operable to attach to the body so as to secure and protect the shroud (112);

wherein the removable cover comprises a pulling structure (904), the pulling structure (904) being operable to pull the shield (112) from the body of the waist pack (110) when the removable cover is removed by a user;

wherein the removable cover is configured to be removably attached to the body in either direction via an attachment point comprising a removable attachment to accommodate right hand, left hand, and waist pack positions on a belt;

wherein the removable cover comprises a folded portion (303) and a pull ring (304), wherein the removable cover is folded back onto itself at the folded portion (303), and wherein the pull ring (304) is configured to be grasped and pulled by a user to remove the removable cover.

2. The waist pack (110) according to claim 1, wherein the waist pack (110) is operable to fit over a waist belt (106) of a backpack (102).

3. A backpack (102), the backpack (102) comprising:

an air cylinder (118);

a shield (112), the shield (112) being operable to be worn on the head of a user;

one or more hoses connecting the shroud (112) to the gas cylinder (118);

one or more waistbands (106); and

a belt pack (110), the belt pack (110) being operable to retain the shroud (112), the belt pack (110) comprising a removable cover, wherein a user removes at least a portion of the removable cover to gain access to the shroud (112),

wherein the removable cover comprises a pulling structure (904), the pulling structure (904) being operable to pull the shield (112) from the main body of the waist pack (110) when the removable cover is removed by a user,

wherein the removable cover is configured to be removably attached to the body in either direction via an attachment point comprising a removable attachment to accommodate right hand, left hand, and waist pack positions on the belt;

wherein the removable cover of the waist pack (110) comprises a folded portion (303) and a pull ring (304), and wherein the removable cover is folded back onto itself at the folded portion (303), and wherein the pull ring (304) is configured to be grasped and pulled by a user to remove the removable cover.

4. A backpack (102) according to claim 3, wherein the waist pack (110) comprises a sleeve (308), the sleeve (308) fitting over the waist belt (106) of the backpack (102).

5. A backpack (102) according to claim 3, wherein the waist pack (110) comprises a slot (310), the slot (310) for the hose to pass between the gas cylinder (118) and the shield (112).

6. A backpack (102) according to claim 3, wherein the removable cover comprises a pulling structure (904), wherein the user grasps and pulls the pulling structure (904) in order to remove the removable cover, and wherein the pulling structure (904) comprises a pull ring (912), the pull ring (912) being operable to fit around the shield (112) and pull the shield (112) out of the waist pack (110) when the user pulls the pulling structure (904).

7. The backpack (102) according to claim 3, further comprising a second waist pack (120), the second waist pack (120) comprising a second shield (122), wherein a hose connects the second shield (122) to the gas cylinder (118).

8. A backpack (102) according to claim 3, wherein the air supply to the shield (112) is automatically initiated when the shield (112) is removed from the waist pack (110).

9. A backpack (102) according to claim 3, further comprising a flap (108), wherein the flap (108) is configured to be lifted to view one or more elements of the EEBD (100).

10. The backpack (102) according to claim 9, wherein the one or more elements include a gauge (116).

11. The backpack (102) according to claim 10, wherein the flap (108) is movable and configured to cover the gauge (116) and allow a user to view the gauge (116).

12. The backpack (102) according to claim 10, wherein the gauge (116) is attached to the gas cylinder (118).

13. The backpack (102) according to claim 10, wherein the gauge (116) is operable to indicate a status of the contents of the gas cylinder (118).

14. The backpack (102) according to claim 10, wherein the gauge (116) is located on the back of the backpack (102).

15. The backpack (102) according to claim 10, wherein the gauge (116) is positionable on the EEBD (100).

16. The backpack (102) according to claim 5, wherein the slot (310) comprises an opening that mates with the hose and a channel that passes through to an edge of the body.