EP0295963A2 - Eye wash station - Google Patents
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- A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
- A61H—PHYSICAL THERAPY APPARATUS, e.g. DEVICES FOR LOCATING OR STIMULATING REFLEX POINTS IN THE BODY; ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION; MASSAGE; BATHING DEVICES FOR SPECIAL THERAPEUTIC OR HYGIENIC PURPOSES OR SPECIFIC PARTS OF THE BODY
- A61H33/00—Bathing devices for special therapeutic or hygienic purposes
- A61H33/04—Appliances for sand, mud, wax or foam baths; Appliances for metal baths, e.g. using metal salt solutions
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
- A61H—PHYSICAL THERAPY APPARATUS, e.g. DEVICES FOR LOCATING OR STIMULATING REFLEX POINTS IN THE BODY; ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION; MASSAGE; BATHING DEVICES FOR SPECIAL THERAPEUTIC OR HYGIENIC PURPOSES OR SPECIFIC PARTS OF THE BODY
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- the invention relates to an emergency eye wash station in use for flushing harmful material from the eyes of workers.
- a portable eye wash station is disclosed in Liautaud patent 4,363,146. It includes an L-shaped basin housing with an inverted vertical eye wash cartridge connected through a fluid line to a nozzle in a horizontal basin. A sealing membrane is placed over the spout of the cartridge which is pierced when placed into the basin housing.
- the station is rigid and so it takes up a substantial amount of space. Also, since the liquid is continuously above the spray nozzle, plugs must be used which are removed manually at the time of use. Further strictlymore, there is no provision for storing the used liquid which is sprayed when the nozzles are activated, resulting in a potential spill.
- Another system is marketed by Encon Safety Products of Houston, Texas under Model 01-1040-50.
- This system includes a vertical tank and a connecting basin which pivots from a vertical to a horizontal position.
- a surgical tube between the basin and tank is stressed while the basin is vertical to prevent liquid flow prior to actuation.
- the stressed mechanism can lead to fatigue and failure of the tube.
- the system has no means for automatic clean-up of the sprayed liquid.
- an eye wash station which includes a pivotal basin to which is mounted a spray nozzle which is actuated when the basin is pivoted from a vertical to a horizontal position.
- an independent eye wash feed tank is mounted above the top of the basin in its upright position with a conduit between the feed tank and the nozzle.
- the spray is provided at a substantial continuous high pressure.
- an eye wash collection tank is mounted below the basin to collect the liquid during operation.
- the basin cooperates with a vertical base member to provide a substantial enclosure for the basin when unactuated but to permit spraying when the basin is pivoted to a horizontal position.
- the nozzle normally is sealed by a nozzle cap with a linkage to the base member which releases the cap when the basin is pivoted to an operable position.
- the feed tank also is disposed within a normally enclosed basin housing formed by the base member and the basin in an upright position.
- a valve is provided between the feed tank and nozzle to block liquid flow from the basin housing is in a closed position and to permit flow when in an operable position.
- the feed tank is a cartridge removable from the basin housing.
- a preferred form of valve is formed as follows. A receptacle in the base member is provided for seating the open end of the feed tank. The nozzle is above the inlet opening when the base member and basin are upright and below it when the basin is pivoted to an operable position. This is preferably accomplished using a piercable sealing membrane over the outlet opening of the feed tank. A piercing member near the receptacle punctures the sealing membrane and permit fluid flow from the bottle when seated in the receptacle.
- FIG. 1-3 One preferred embodiment of the eye wash station, designated generally by the number 10, is illustrated in Figures 1-3 and 6. It includes basin housing means 12 with eye wash feed tank 14 above it and liquid collection tank 16 below it, all suitably formed of a moldable plastic such as polyethylene. In a preferred embodiment, all three units are mounted to the wall by conventional bracing in the form of runners 18 which extend to the floor 20 for support.
- basin means 12 in a normal unactivated position, includes an upright vertical base member 22 which is mounted by conventional means to bracing 18 and basin 24 pivotally mounted to base member 22. In this position, base member 22 and basin 24 form a sealed enclosure.
- FIG. 3 a cross-sectional view of the basin housing means 12 is illustrated in its normal and operable positions.
- a channel 30, split in a T-shaped configuration, provides liquid communication between the mounted portion of spray nozzle 28 and tubing 26.
- Nozzle mount 32 retains spray nozzles 28 in a fixed position.
- Basin 24 is pivotally mounted to base member 22 by coupling inserts 34 which are seated in registered openings in base member 22.
- Basin 24 includes generally upright side walls 36, sloping end walls 38 and bottom wall 39 defining a collection basin.
- An outlet opening 40 is defined toward the top of end wall 38. In this manner, when the liquid fills the basin interior, it flows through outlet opening 40 into an aligned inlet opening 16(a) in a collection tank 16 for the collection of liquid.
- Collection tank 16 is hollow and includes the aforementioned inlet opening 16(a) and outlet opening 16(b) which is normally sealed. If desired, after the system is activated, the collection tank may be unloaded by removing the tank and discharging water through 16(a). Alternatively, collection tank 16 may be mounted for ready dismounting and the entire tank removed so that the liquid is discharged through tank outlet 16(a).
- Feed tank 14 may be formed of an identical character to collection tank 16 including an inlet opening 14(a) and an outlet opening 14(b).
- the preserved eye wash solution may be filled through inlet opening 14(a) which is closed off and virtually sealed from the atmosphere, as with a cap, to prevent contamination.
- base member 22 mate with the facing portions of the side walls and end walls of the basin 24 when it is pivoted to a closed position.
- the interior of base member 22 is hollow providing a passage for tubing 26.
- the space between feed tank 14 and spray nozzles 28 in a operable position may be adjusted by correspondingly adjusting the spacing between the top of basin housing means 12 and the bottom of feed tank 14. Suitable, this distance may be from 19 inches to 21 inches.
- the substantial head pressure created by separating the feed tank from the basin housing means results in a uniform high pressure regardless of the amount of water remaining in the feed tank. Another advantage is that all of the contents of the tank are released during operation.
- means is provided for removably mounting nozzle caps 42 over spray nozzle means 28 to form a liquid seal on the basin when it is upright.
- Linking means 42 is provided interconnecting the nozzle caps 42 and base member 22 serving to release the caps from the nozzles when the basin is pivoted to an operable position.
- such linking means includes a mounting bracket 44, suitably formed of metal, to which is attached a flexible strap 46 which is connected to cap 42.
- a feed tank in the form of cartridge bottle 52 is enclosed within basin housing means 12.
- basin housing means 12 There are many similarities between this basin housing means and the one previously described and so like parts will be designated by like numbers.
- collection tank 16 is employed to collect the run off from basin 24.
- the embodiment of Figures 4 and 5 provides a more compact lower volume unit for use where space is at a premium.
- Basin 24 pivots from a vertical fully enclosing position to a horizontal operating position on a pivot point formed by coupling insert 34.
- nozzle caps are optional because liquid valving is provided to prevent liquid from flowing out the spray nozzle 28 when basin 24 is in its normally vertical position.
- Bottle 52 which is seated in a receptacle 54 and is fully enclosed in the basin housing means and, preferably, contained in base member 22.
- bottle 52 includes a piercable membrane 56 formed, e.g., of polyethelene foam.
- a seal breaker 58 is mounted in receptacle 54 and is formed into point 58(a) and includes four ribs 58(b) arranged in a cruciform to permit water to flow along the sides of the ribs after membrane 56 is pierced by placing bottle 52 within basin housing means 12.
- an air inlet opening is provided in the receptacle at the seal.
- Nozzles 28 are above the air inlet opening when basin 24 is in an upright position and is below the air inlet opening when the basin is pivoted to an inoperable position.
- a liquid seal is formed around the cruciform preventing liquid flow from within bottle 52 into conduit 60, suitably formed of surgical tubing, which provides communication between channel 30 and spray nozzles 28.
- conduit 60 suitably formed of surgical tubing, which provides communication between channel 30 and spray nozzles 28.
- the water from bottle 52 supplies water only when the basin is pivoted to its operable position and nozzle means 28 is at a level below that of the air opening. In this manner, the water level in the inverted bottle fluctuates above and below this water level. At rest, the water does not escape because the air seal is produced by water contained in a small reservoir 62 below the spout 64.
- the water seal drops below the water spout to a level Y, start with the first level as level X (please put in drawing) to allow air to enter and water to escape.
- the basin may be formed to have a capacity to collect most of the relatively small volume of eye wash solution that has escaped from the cartridge. Used solution can be emptied by tilting the basin and pouring its contents into another container.
- a collection tank similar to that of collection tank 16 may employed below an opening in the basin.
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Description
- The invention relates to an emergency eye wash station in use for flushing harmful material from the eyes of workers.
- A variety of such emergency eye wash stations are known. For example, a portable eye wash station is disclosed in Liautaud patent 4,363,146. It includes an L-shaped basin housing with an inverted vertical eye wash cartridge connected through a fluid line to a nozzle in a horizontal basin. A sealing membrane is placed over the spout of the cartridge which is pierced when placed into the basin housing. The station is rigid and so it takes up a substantial amount of space. Also, since the liquid is continuously above the spray nozzle, plugs must be used which are removed manually at the time of use. Furthermore, there is no provision for storing the used liquid which is sprayed when the nozzles are activated, resulting in a potential spill.
- Another system is marketed by Encon Safety Products of Houston, Texas under Model 01-1040-50. This system includes a vertical tank and a connecting basin which pivots from a vertical to a horizontal position. A surgical tube between the basin and tank is stressed while the basin is vertical to prevent liquid flow prior to actuation. However, the stressed mechanism can lead to fatigue and failure of the tube. Also, the system has no means for automatic clean-up of the sprayed liquid.
- In accordance with the present invention, an eye wash station is provided which includes a pivotal basin to which is mounted a spray nozzle which is actuated when the basin is pivoted from a vertical to a horizontal position. In one embodiment, an independent eye wash feed tank is mounted above the top of the basin in its upright position with a conduit between the feed tank and the nozzle. In this manner, the spray is provided at a substantial continuous high pressure. Preferably, an eye wash collection tank is mounted below the basin to collect the liquid during operation. Furthermore, the basin cooperates with a vertical base member to provide a substantial enclosure for the basin when unactuated but to permit spraying when the basin is pivoted to a horizontal position. In a preferred embodiment, the nozzle normally is sealed by a nozzle cap with a linkage to the base member which releases the cap when the basin is pivoted to an operable position.
- In another embodiment, the feed tank also is disposed within a normally enclosed basin housing formed by the base member and the basin in an upright position. Preferably, a valve is provided between the feed tank and nozzle to block liquid flow from the basin housing is in a closed position and to permit flow when in an operable position. Preferably the feed tank is a cartridge removable from the basin housing. A preferred form of valve is formed as follows. A receptacle in the base member is provided for seating the open end of the feed tank. The nozzle is above the inlet opening when the base member and basin are upright and below it when the basin is pivoted to an operable position. This is preferably accomplished using a piercable sealing membrane over the outlet opening of the feed tank. A piercing member near the receptacle punctures the sealing membrane and permit fluid flow from the bottle when seated in the receptacle.
- The following is a description of some specific embodiments of the invention reference being made to the accompanying drawings, in which:
- Figures 1 and 2 are front and side views, respectively, of one embodiment of the invention;
- Figure 3 is a cross-sectional view of the basin housing section of the device of Figure 2;
- Figure 4 is a cross-section view of the basin housing section of another embodiment of the invention;
- Figure 5 is an enlarged view of the bottle and receptacle of Figure 4; and
- Figure 6 is a top view of the basin of the device of Figures 1-4 as shown in an operable position.
- One preferred embodiment of the eye wash station, designated generally by the
number 10, is illustrated in Figures 1-3 and 6. It includes basin housing means 12 with eyewash feed tank 14 above it and liquid collection tank 16 below it, all suitably formed of a moldable plastic such as polyethylene. In a preferred embodiment, all three units are mounted to the wall by conventional bracing in the form ofrunners 18 which extend to thefloor 20 for support. - As illustrated in Figures 1 and 2, basin means 12, in a normal unactivated position, includes an upright
vertical base member 22 which is mounted by conventional means to bracing 18 andbasin 24 pivotally mounted tobase member 22. In this position,base member 22 andbasin 24 form a sealed enclosure. A fluid conduit in the form of aflexible tubing 26, suitably surgical tubing, inter connects the outlet opening fromfeed tank 14 to nozzle means 28, including spray nozzles 28(a), in the basin as described with respect to Figures 3 and 6. - Referring to Figure 3, a cross-sectional view of the basin housing means 12 is illustrated in its normal and operable positions. A
channel 30, split in a T-shaped configuration, provides liquid communication between the mounted portion ofspray nozzle 28 andtubing 26.Nozzle mount 32 retainsspray nozzles 28 in a fixed position. - Basin 24 is pivotally mounted to
base member 22 bycoupling inserts 34 which are seated in registered openings inbase member 22.Basin 24 includes generallyupright side walls 36, slopingend walls 38 andbottom wall 39 defining a collection basin. An outlet opening 40 is defined toward the top ofend wall 38. In this manner, when the liquid fills the basin interior, it flows through outlet opening 40 into an aligned inlet opening 16(a) in a collection tank 16 for the collection of liquid. - Collection tank 16 is hollow and includes the aforementioned inlet opening 16(a) and outlet opening 16(b) which is normally sealed. If desired, after the system is activated, the collection tank may be unloaded by removing the tank and discharging water through 16(a). Alternatively, collection tank 16 may be mounted for ready dismounting and the entire tank removed so that the liquid is discharged through tank outlet 16(a).
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Feed tank 14 may be formed of an identical character to collection tank 16 including an inlet opening 14(a) and an outlet opening 14(b). In normal operation, the preserved eye wash solution may be filled through inlet opening 14(a) which is closed off and virtually sealed from the atmosphere, as with a cap, to prevent contamination. - Referring again to Figure 3, the walls of
base member 22 mate with the facing portions of the side walls and end walls of thebasin 24 when it is pivoted to a closed position. The interior ofbase member 22 is hollow providing a passage fortubing 26. - In this embodiment, the space between
feed tank 14 andspray nozzles 28 in a operable position may be adjusted by correspondingly adjusting the spacing between the top of basin housing means 12 and the bottom offeed tank 14. Suitable, this distance may be from 19 inches to 21 inches. The substantial head pressure created by separating the feed tank from the basin housing means results in a uniform high pressure regardless of the amount of water remaining in the feed tank. Another advantage is that all of the contents of the tank are released during operation. - Preferably, means is provided for removably mounting
nozzle caps 42 over spray nozzle means 28 to form a liquid seal on the basin when it is upright. Linkingmeans 42 is provided interconnecting thenozzle caps 42 andbase member 22 serving to release the caps from the nozzles when the basin is pivoted to an operable position. As illustrated, such linking means includes a mounting bracket 44, suitably formed of metal, to which is attached aflexible strap 46 which is connected tocap 42. In operation, whenbasin 24 is pivoted to an operable position, the cap is released from nozzle means 28 to permit liquid to flow fromfeed tank 14 throughtubing 26 intochannel 30 to be sprayed out of nozzle openings 28(a). - In the embodiment of Figures 4 and 5, generally designated by the number 50, a feed tank in the form of
cartridge bottle 52 is enclosed within basin housing means 12. There are many similarities between this basin housing means and the one previously described and so like parts will be designated by like numbers. Similarly, in a preferred embodiment, collection tank 16 is employed to collect the run off frombasin 24. The embodiment of Figures 4 and 5 provides a more compact lower volume unit for use where space is at a premium. -
Basin 24 pivots from a vertical fully enclosing position to a horizontal operating position on a pivot point formed bycoupling insert 34. In the embodiment of Figure 4, nozzle caps are optional because liquid valving is provided to prevent liquid from flowing out thespray nozzle 28 whenbasin 24 is in its normally vertical position. -
Bottle 52 which is seated in areceptacle 54 and is fully enclosed in the basin housing means and, preferably, contained inbase member 22. As illustrated,bottle 52 includes apiercable membrane 56 formed, e.g., of polyethelene foam. Aseal breaker 58 is mounted inreceptacle 54 and is formed into point 58(a) and includes four ribs 58(b) arranged in a cruciform to permit water to flow along the sides of the ribs aftermembrane 56 is pierced by placingbottle 52 within basin housing means 12. When the seal is broken, an air inlet opening is provided in the receptacle at the seal.Nozzles 28 are above the air inlet opening whenbasin 24 is in an upright position and is below the air inlet opening when the basin is pivoted to an inoperable position. - In operation, a liquid seal is formed around the cruciform preventing liquid flow from within
bottle 52 intoconduit 60, suitably formed of surgical tubing, which provides communication betweenchannel 30 andspray nozzles 28. This operates in the same manner as commonly used in the bottled water dispensing art. Specifically, the water frombottle 52 supplies water only when the basin is pivoted to its operable position and nozzle means 28 is at a level below that of the air opening. In this manner, the water level in the inverted bottle fluctuates above and below this water level. At rest, the water does not escape because the air seal is produced by water contained in a small reservoir 62 below the spout 64. When activated, the water seal drops below the water spout to a level Y, start with the first level as level X (please put in drawing) to allow air to enter and water to escape. - In the embodiment of Figure 4, the basin may be formed to have a capacity to collect most of the relatively small volume of eye wash solution that has escaped from the cartridge. Used solution can be emptied by tilting the basin and pouring its contents into another container. Alternatively, a collection tank similar to that of collection tank 16 may employed below an opening in the basin.
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GB968784A (en) * | 1961-12-14 | 1964-09-02 | Commissariat Energie Atomique | Eye washing appliance |
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US4012798A (en) * | 1975-09-29 | 1977-03-22 | Liautaud John R | Portable emergency eye wash fountain |
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US4363146A (en) * | 1980-07-06 | 1982-12-14 | Liautaud John R | Eye wash fountain |
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US1966557A (en) * | 1932-10-19 | 1934-07-17 | Michelson Ellis | Irrigating eye cup |
GB923977A (en) * | 1960-01-16 | 1963-04-18 | Commissariat Energie Atomique | Improvements in or relating to eye-washing appliances |
GB968784A (en) * | 1961-12-14 | 1964-09-02 | Commissariat Energie Atomique | Eye washing appliance |
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GB2594908A (en) * | 2019-11-12 | 2021-11-17 | Hughes Safety Showers Ltd | An eye washing apparatus |
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