DE3517285A1 - EMERGENCY VEHICLE - Google Patents

Description

Emergency vehicle

The invention relates to an emergency vehicle, in particular a fire-fighting vehicle, with a chassis, a driver's cab, an equipment cabin for rescue a auxiliary, fire extinguishing or recovery equipment and
or or devices, a traction drive and, if necessary, a fire extinguishing agent container.

The most varied of emergency vehicles for the various purposes of the rescue services or security services are already known. Particularly in the case of emergency vehicles in the fire service area, the requirements for the equipment or for the vehicle conditions, such as acceleration, driving behavior and the like, are very different. Depending on whether the emergency vehicles are operated in normal road service or away from paved roads or whether they are intended for use at airports or in industrial plants, both the design of the chassis as
also from the design of the device cabs, the driver's cab and the like. The most diverse design variants. This leads to the fact that the
Emergency vehicles currently produced are mostly one-offs and the costs for projecting or planning such vehicles are relatively high. Due to the individual production of the vehicles, the desire for inexpensive emergency vehicles that are required in larger numbers cannot usually be met.

the. In addition, for the construction of emergency vehicles mostly commercially available Vehicle chassis are used by truck manufacturers that are structurally designed for a wide range of applications and therefore often do not meet the special requirements required for emergency vehicles.

The applicant has already tried to bring about a certain standardization of the emergency vehicles or to find solutions find that reduce the effort involved in the design and construction of such emergency vehicles. In such an emergency vehicle a conventional truck chassis with a loading area - according to the universal vehicle "Cobra" - the fire-fighting equipment or rescue, auxiliary and recovery equipment was combined in small container frames, which can be loaded using a crane provided on the vehicle and secured on the loading area using snaps. This means that the equipment and the The basic vehicle is possible and it can be used for various applications the different small containers with different equipment are carried. Furthermore, it is also possible to use the equipments to operate independently of the carrier vehicle, so that during the beginning Use with the unloaded carrier vehicle, further aids or rescue or rescue equipment can be brought in. Due to its design, this vehicle has proven itself especially when used for military purposes.

Furthermore, it is already known from the applicant - according to the rescue vehicle RFC 11 - Emergency vehicles, if necessary with additional containers, the equipment for special missions, e.g. oil weir, medium foam insert, Forest fire, earthquake, water rescue and the like. Have to equip. With a crane system mounted on the vehicle, the individual containers can be quickly loaded onto the emergency vehicle and brought to the site. It is also possible to use these containers regardless of the carrier vehicle, for example by means of aircraft, especially helicopters, to be transported to remote locations. This solution has also proven itself very well, however, even with this solution, the costs in the design and construction of the emergency vehicles cannot be significantly reduced.

The object of the present invention is to provide a basic system for an emergency vehicle, in particular to create a fire engine, which enables the planning and construction of emergency vehicles for a wide variety of purposes Application for all easier and cheaper.

This object of the invention is achieved in that the device cabin and / or the driver's cab and, if applicable, the fire extinguishing agent container and / or the chassis frame and / or the Motor-transmission block each as an independent module with specified Dimensions is formed and optionally different modules too are assembled in the emergency vehicle. Due to the surprisingly simple-appearing solution for the individual components of the emergency vehicle, Using modules with fixed dimensions eliminates the need for constant constructive work to adapt the individual Equipment parts for different superstructures or the adaptation of the superstructures to different vehicle chassis. In addition the individual modules can be prefabricated accordingly and, if necessary, only by arranging additional intermediate frames on the local conditions with vehicle chassis of different Manufacturers can be used. This has the advantage that for such emergency vehicles now also with little effort Standard vehicle chassis can be used, whereas the advantages can also be increased if for such Emergency vehicles specially developed chassis are used. Another advantage of this design is that the prefabricated modules viewed in advance by customers of such vehicles and short delivery times by combining standard components to form different emergency vehicles can be held.

According to the invention it is also possible that the individual modules with different built-in parts e.g. different performance or different types of use are provided, whereby the base frame of the modules with the different items of equipment, for example Can be equipped with hoses, recovery equipment, dry extinguishing agents and the like for use in oil weirs.

It is also an advantage if the individual modules are among each other firmly but interchangeably connected. This makes it possible to use existing emergency vehicles built according to the invention can be retrofitted for other purposes with little effort. This allows an adaptation of an emergency vehicle fleet to Meet constantly changing technical or environmental requirements.

According to another embodiment of the invention it is provided that each module consists of several assembly modules and the assembly modules have different designs that have the same connection dimensions, making the modules easy to accommodate Different pieces of equipment and the like. Can be converted.

Furthermore, it is also possible that the device cabin module consists of several Equipment modules and a support frame module for these equipment modules and optionally a tank module is assembled, whereby the arrangement and attachment or storage of the individual equipment modules is simplified and is independent of whether the emergency vehicle is or is not equipped with a tank module.

According to a further embodiment it is provided that each equipment module with built-in parts to accommodate a subject Associated group of auxiliary, rescue, rescue or extinguishing equipment η is provided. The advantage of this training is that via the elastic three-point mounting of the Tankes at the same time the very torsion-resistant equipment modules stored independently of the movements of the chassis frame can be and thus additional complex elastic bearings can be saved.

Finally, it is advantageous if the individual modules or assembly modules and / or their support frames are provided with cooperating coupling parts from connecting devices of the same type are. As a result, a quick coupling and correctly positioned connection of different modules or their support frames is possible.

For a better understanding of the invention, it is based on the following the exemplary embodiments illustrated in the drawings are explained in more detail.

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Fig. 1 shows an emergency vehicle according to the invention, which consists of several is composed of independent modules, in side view and simplified schematic representation;

FIG. 2 shows a part of the emergency vehicle according to FIG. 1 in a top view;

3 shows a variant of a cabin module for the emergency vehicle according to Fig.l;

Fig. 4 shows a variant of a pump module for the Emergency vehicle in a simplified schematic representation;

5 shows an equipment module of the emergency vehicle according to FIG. 1 in a side view;

6 shows a variant of the equipment module according to 5 with a different interior arrangement;

7 shows a variant embodiment of a connecting device according to Figure 4 in section;

8 shows a connection device according to the invention for the production of modules in plan view;

9 shows the connecting device according to FIG. 8 in side view and in section;

10 shows a support frame module designed according to the invention

with a built-in equipment module in side view.

In Fig.l is an emergency vehicle 1, for example a fire engine shown. A chassis frame 2 of the emergency vehicle 1 is arranged over and on a front and a rear driving axis 3, 4 Wheels 5 supported on a roadway. A driver's cab 6 and an equipment cab 7 are arranged on the chassis frame. While the driver's cab is used to support the emergency services during the Rescue, auxiliary, fire extinguishing and rescue equipment and / or or devices housed. The driver's cab 6 is through a Cabin module 8 is formed, which over at the differently trained or equipped driver's cab modules in the same grid or basic grid arranged bearing elements 9 relative to the chassis frame 2 is mounted in a vibration-damped manner.

The device cabin 7 is made up of the equipment modules 10-15, a pump module 16 and a hose reel module 17 assembled. the Equipment modules 10-13 are preferably in a support frame module 18 arranged.

In Figure 2 it can be seen that the support frame module 18 on a tank module 19 arranged between the equipment modules 10-13 arranged on both longitudinal sides of the emergency vehicle via standardized Connecting means 20, for example connecting pieces arranged in the grid system or quick-release fasteners, such as bayonet fasteners or container fasteners and the like. Is attached. It may be also possible to train these connecting elements adjustable in length, so that the equipment modules 10-13 preferably together with the Support frame - as indicated with dashed lines - laterally over the side boundary of the emergency vehicle 1 is moved out and, if necessary, in the direction of the wheel contact plane of the wheels 5 Is lowered in order to facilitate access to the rescue equipment, auxiliary equipment, fire extinguishing equipment and the like carried.

As can also be seen from Figure 2, the tank module can have several

Chambers 21 »22 for holding different extinguishing agents or additives, such as foaming agent, halon or the like. Contain.

The equipment modules 10-13 are in the illustrated embodiment formed by turrets 23 and have these associated with them Parts of the support frame module 18 have a uniform width 24 and height 25, so that it can optionally be used as a device cabin or a structure an emergency vehicle 1 can be assembled. Of course, it is possible, instead of the rotating towers 23 or alternating with these, appropriately dimensioned equipment modules with differently designed, for example fixed internals or the like. to be provided or only to accommodate a portable extinguishing agent pump or the like.

A radius 26 of the rotating towers is smaller than an arch height 27 of the Rotating towers 23 forming a circular section. This makes it possible to use the illustrated equipment modules 10-13 from that shown in full lines Rest position - pivoted position - in which a cover plate 28 arranged in the region of the chord of the circular segment Turret 23 opposite the support frame module 18 or the adjacent arranged turret 23 is sealed with a seal and against the Penetration of moisture, dust and the like. Protects. To remove the devices or equipment such as auxiliary, rescue and and fire extinguishers and the like. The rotating towers 23 can be brought into the removal position shown in dashed lines so that the largest possible surface is available for removing the devices.

A further variant embodiment for a cabin module 8 is shown in FIG shown, which is to accommodate a task force, for example a driver and eight task forces, with three in the direction of travel one behind the other arranged rows of seats. A length 29 by which the cabin module 8 in FIG. 3 is longer than the cabin module 8 in FIG Fig.! corresponds essentially to the width 24 of the equipment module 10. Thus, the tank module 19 is when using the one shown in Fig.3 Cabin modules 8 shortened by the chamber 21 and the device cabin is only assembled by equipment modules 11-13. Through the

The equipment module 14 can also design the cabin module 8 can be used when using the longer cabin module 8.

From Figure 4 it can be seen that the pump module 16 and the hose reel module 17 in support frame 30 with standardized dimensions, which have a width 31, a height 32 and a depth 33, are arranged. It is therefore possible in a simple manner, as indicated schematically, instead of an extinguishing agent pump 34 Fig.l arranged in the pump module 16 - To use an extinguishing agent pump 35 with a higher delivery rate. The same applies to the hose reel module 17, which by any other module with the same dimensions of the support frame 30 can be replaced. It is particularly advantageous when the Overall conception of a modular emergency vehicle 1, in particular a fire fighting vehicle, which is tailored to the operational needs coordinated equipment modules, pump modules, hose reel modules and tank modules are matched to a uniform grid of dimensions for the support frames 30 of the individual modules. It is beneficial furthermore, if these support frames 30 of the modules have similar, uniformly fixed coupling and connecting devices 36, for example centering screw connections 37, such as fitting screws or by arranging additional centering or guide pins, a stable and correct assembly of an emergency vehicle enables such individual modules. This saves a great deal of engineering work when designing new emergency vehicles because only the equipment and the equipment of the individual support frame 30 to the different conditions of use is to be adjusted. Should it be possible to use the support frame 30 of the respective module at the same time as a transport frame outside of the emergency vehicle 1, it is advantageous if, as shown in Fig. 4 also shown, the support frame 30, for example, with connecting devices 36 are interconnected in the manner of container connections. With these, high forces can be transmitted and those to be connected Modules can be adjusted and positioned at the same time. In addition, it is possible to establish permanent connections, albeit detachable if necessary or semi-automatic or fully automatic connections that can be released quickly To be arranged using screw terminals or bayonet locks or the like, in the case of soft the immediately adjacent ones

Modules with interacting coupling parts of a coupling device are provided. Preferably, it is of course also possible that the height 32, the width 31 and the depth 33 of the support frame Modules correspond to the corresponding dimensions 24,25,27 of the equipment modules 10-13 or in particular an even multiple or form an especially even part of these dimensions. The same applies to the equipment modules 14 and 15, the side of the chassis frame 2 arranged below the equipment modules 10-12 are. For example, it is also possible, for example that Assemble equipment module 15 from several smaller support frames 41, 42, for example, det support frame 41 of length 29 one Equipment modules 10-13 and the length of the support frame 42 corresponds to a quarter of the length 29. The locking device assigned to this, for example a flap 43, the support frames 41 and 42 be designed to cover together. As also shown in Fig.2 is, can along the longitudinal course of the support frame module 18, for example on the tank module 19 further coupling parts 44 of connecting devices 36 be arranged with which the coupling parts 45 are connected to the support frame module.

To complete the module structure of such an emergency vehicle it is furthermore advantageous if the items of equipment 39 in the individual equipment modules 10 only one of the same type Belong to the genus. For example, it is advantageous if In one equipment module 10-15 only hoses, in the other hose fittings, in another recovery tool, in another all devices for a foam compound insert or, for example, for an oil insert and the like. Are housed. These are also modular summarized furnishing groups bring in the conception and the construction of emergency vehicles of this type has advantages, as the correspondingly designed modules can be used immediately, depending on the purpose of the equipment. A large part of the charge work lies in fact in it, the equipment required for the individual emergency vehicles and accessories in the available equipment room for a to accommodate rapid removal and safe storage.

In Figure 5, an equipment module 10 is shown in which can be seen

is that the rotating tower 23 is equipped with a plurality of shelves 38 can be. Equipment 39 is arranged on this shelf 38. About fixing devices 40 these shelves adjustable or arranged in a grid provided at different heights within the equipment module 10.

From Figure 6 it can be seen that the equipment module 10, for example can also only be equipped with a central shelf 38, for example to store items of equipment 39 with a higher volume, for example To be able to hold oxygen bottles for breathing apparatus or foam compound containers. It is important that with the individual support frames 30 or the rotating towers 23 serving as support frames are provided with the same connection dimensions and fastening points or coupling devices are assigned so that the connection with each other is facilitated.

The same also applies to the arrangement of the bearing elements 9, in which in Fig. 3 shown cabin module 8, as indicated schematically is, also for the cabin module 8 in Fig. 3 the bearing elements in the same areas as in the cabin module 8 are arranged in Fig.l.

In Figure 7 is also a section through a connecting device shown in the connection area of two support frames 30. The connecting device 36 consists of a coupling part 46, for example is formed by a container eye and a coupling part 47, the one with a clamping nut 48 relative to the support frame 30 has adjustable threaded rod 49 with a clamping block 50 arranged on its end facing away from the support frame 30. The tensioning block has a thickness perpendicular to its position shown which is only insignificantly greater than a width 51 of a recess 52 of the Container eyelet. In this position, pivoted by 90 ° with respect to the position shown, the clamping block 50 is inserted through the recess 52 into the Container eye inserted, rotated by 90 ° so that it is in the position shown in Figure 7, whereupon by means of the clamping nut 48 the two support frames 30 are clamped together in the desired position. In the event that the connecting device 36 does not

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is self-centering, can also be added in the same area a centering pin 53 can be arranged in order to ensure a coupling, that is to say a simultaneous positioning and connection of the support frame 30.

In Fig.8 is another embodiment of a connecting device

54 between a support frame module 55 with an equipment module 56 shown. The support frame module 55 is made of similar profiles 57 composed. These profiles have a profile-like core in the area of each of the two longitudinal side surfaces protruding legs on, with one end face of the profile with the two legs Form an open U-shaped profile from the center of the profile towards the outside. In this U-shaped profile, a coupling part 58 is via connecting elements 59, e.g. screws, attached. Another profile connected to the profile 57 to form a support frame module 55 is in the Coupling part 58 pushed in.

Since the connecting device for the individual profiles 57 of the support frame module 55 similar to those between the support frame module

55 and the equipment module 56 is the connecting device 54 at a connection point between the support frame module 55 and the equipment module 56 is shown.

As can be seen better in FIG. 9, the coupling part 58 is in Longitudinal direction of the profile 57, as indicated by a double arrow 60, movable. At the desired attachment point in the hollow profile-like core 61 of the profile 57 holes 62 for the Connecting elements 59 introduced. Thereafter, the coupling part 58 anchored in the desired position on profile 57. On the one end face of a profile 63 of the equipment module 56 facing On the side, the coupling part 58 is equipped with two coupling fingers 64, 65, which are pushed into the grooves of the profile 63, which are open in opposite directions. The profile 63 is with the coupling fingers 64, 65 connected and fixed at the same time via connecting elements 59, e.g. a through screw or the like.

A support frame module 55 is shown schematically in FIG. As

can be seen, there is this equipment module, which for example can form the side boundary of a superstructure of an emergency vehicle, from a horizontal longitudinal spar 66 and two vertical uprights 67. These vertical uprights 67 can be connected to the chassis frame 2 via schematically indicated cross members 68.

As can also be seen from Fig.10, is in the frame-shaped Support frame module 55, the equipment module 56, which for example can form a support frame for a shelf or a box-shaped equipment module, along the through grooves in the the posts 67 forming profiles 57, for example from the full Lines drawn position in the drawn in dashed lines Movable position. Thus, apart from the very revealing design of a support frame module, it can be screwed through it Structure, consisting of individual profiles, also a very flexible design the equipment modules that can be inserted into such a support frame module 55 56 can be achieved and, moreover, the container connections, some of which are heavy, can be saved and a structure that can hardly be distinguished from the known structures on emergency vehicles with the advantages of a modular structure can be achieved.

It is of course possible within the scope of the invention to use the support frame module with several adjacent uprights 67 as well as with Equip crossbars 68, if necessary, a structural skeleton for to build an entire equipment cabin in which the equipment modules 56 in the various designs for the storage of equipment items or drive devices, pumps, powder extinguishing systems, tanks and the like. Can be installed.

It goes without saying that this modular structure consists of a support frame module and the equipment modules do not match those shown in FIGS. 8 to 10 shown profiles 57,63 bound, but it can also be any other profile systems if they have a structure of different Allow frame and optional assembly of the support frame modules and equipment modules 56 made from the profiles, be used.

Claims (7)

Claims 1. Emergency vehicle, in particular fire engine with a chassis, a driver's cabin, a device cabin for rescue, auxiliary, Fire extinguishing or rescue equipment and / or devices, one Travel drive and possibly a fire extinguishing agent container, thereby characterized in that the equipment cabin (7) and / or the driver's cabin (6) and optionally the fire extinguishing agent container and or or the chassis frame (2) and / or the engine / transmission block each as an independent module (10-19) with fixed dimensions and optionally different modules (10-19) are assembled to the emergency vehicle (1). 2. Emergency vehicle according to claim 1, characterized in that the individual modules (10-19) are provided with different built-in parts, e.g. different performance or different types of use are. · 3. Emergency vehicle according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that that the individual modules (10-19) are fixed, but interchangeable, are connected. 4. Emergency vehicle according to claim 1 to 3, characterized in that each module (10-19) consists of several assembly modules and the Subassembly modules have different designs which have the same connection dimensions as one another. 5. Emergency vehicle according to claim T to 4, characterized in that the equipment cabin module made up of several equipment modules (10-15) and a support frame module (18) for these equipment modules (10-15) and possibly composed of a tank module (19). 6. Emergency vehicle according to claim 1 to 5, characterized in that that each equipment module (10-15) with built-in parts for inclusion a related group of auxiliary, rescue, Rescue or extinguishing equipment is provided. 7. Emergency vehicle according to claim 1 to 6, characterized in that the individual modules (10-19) or assembly modules and or or their support frame (41,42) with interacting coupling parts (44-47) of similar connecting devices (36) are provided.