ES2735430A1 - DEVONTAMINATION CABIN OF MOBILE AMIANTO (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding) - Google Patents

Abstract

Mobile asbestos decontamination booth, applicable for decontamination of deamiating personnel, comprising a passenger compartment (1), incorporated on a transportable trailer (2), which comprises internally sealed compartments: entrance and dirty area (3), shower (4)) and clean exit area (5), communicated successively with doors (6) sealed with rubber gaskets and ventilation, with access and exit doors (7), installation of hot water supply in the shower (4) from an electric heater (8), air and water filter system, lighting screens (17) in the compartments (3, 4, 5), heating, lockers (9) and bench (10), consisting of walls (a) with structure of profiles and aluminum panels, roof (b) of sandwich panels in metal structure and floor (c) of phenolic boards, coated with polyester and fiberglass. (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding)

Description

D E S C R I P C I Ó N

DEVONTAMINATION CABIN OF MOBILE AMIANTO

OBJECT OF THE INVENTION

The invention, as expressed in the statement of the present specification, refers to a mobile asbestos decontamination booth which provides, to the function to which it is intended, advantages and characteristics, which are described in detail below, which assume a improvement of the current state of the art.

More specifically, the object of the invention is centered on a cabin which, advantageously consists of a mobile cabin, being implemented in a trailer that is easily transportable by coupling to a tractor vehicle, which, in addition to incorporating all the necessary means to carry After carrying out the decontamination of personnel working in deamiantado works in an effective, safe and fully complying with the existing regulations in this regard, it allows their transfer to any location where such works are to be carried out.

FIELD OF APPLICATION OF THE INVENTION

The field of application of the present invention is part of the industry sector dedicated to the manufacture of people decontamination facilities, focusing particularly in the field of decontamination of personnel exposed to asbestos.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

As is known, asbestos or asbestos is one of the components of the fiber cement, a building material composed of microscopic fibers that can remain in the air assuming a respiratory risk, since it can cause lung cancer and other equally serious diseases, which It happens especially when the contact with elements manufactured with said material is prolonged or when it is manipulated so that the fibers go into the air and are easily breathable, which inevitably happens in demolition, cutting, drilling, breaking or when the material is very aged, already that the fibers that are sprayed can adhere to clothing and the risk of entering the air is very high.

That is why workers who are engaged in professions related to demolition and maintenance, always wear Personal Protective Equipment and, companies specializing in asbestos removal must ensure a safe and safe deamiantado free of contamination. Even more since the creation of ROYAL DECREE 396/2006, of March 31, which establishes the minimum health and safety regulations applicable to jobs at risk of exposure to asbestos.

In this sense, in addition to the personal protective equipment, said workers, after having been in contact with the material, must pass through an adequate decontamination facility in which, at least, there should be a shower and an air circulation system and of controlled water to avoid that the rest go to stop again to the ambient air or to the channels of common drainage.

The problem is that normally these works are carried out in locations away from adequate facilities to carry out decontamination operations under adequate safety conditions, so that such operations are carried out in a precarious manner and / or become tedious, complex and difficult to carry out With total security.

The objective of the present invention, therefore, is to provide the market with a practical and convenient means to carry out the decontamination operations of the operators who must perform them in any part where they must work and so that they can perform them in a completely safe way. , both for them and for the place where they are made.

EXPLANATION OF THE INVENTION

The trailer asbestos decontamination booth proposed by the invention allows the aforementioned objectives to be satisfactorily achieved, the characterizing details making it possible and distinguishing it conveniently set forth in the final claims that accompany the present description.

More specifically, the cabin that the invention proposes, as noted above, is a decontamination cabin implemented in a trailer, transportable by means of its coupling to a tractor vehicle, which comprises, at least, three compartments for personnel working in deamiantado works, one of entrance and dirty area, one of shower and one clean area of exit, counting said shower with water hot collected in an electric heater, air and water filter. In addition, the cabin has lockers for storing clothes, lighting in all compartments of the cabin, heating in the clean exit area as well as a bench to proceed to help change clothes.

Preferably, the weight of the trailer with the cabin is 750 kg, therefore, advantageously it does not need registration, preferably with external dimensions of the cabin 2,500 * 1,400 * 1,980 mm. and external dimensions of the trailer 3,760 * 2,070 * 2,445 mm.

Entering more into the details, the cabin includes, as constructive elements:

Three watertight compartments with sealed doors with rubber gaskets and ventilation in each compartment, being constructed from a structure of aluminum profiles and panels, also of aluminum, which are easy to wash and disinfect. The roof is closed with sandwich panels and in turn with a metal structure inside to withstand the weight of it.

For its part, the front and rear pedestrian access doors with security lock. The stability of the cab with the trailer is achieved through telescopic legs.

The cabin also has a complete electrical installation, as well as a water installation comprising a discharge valve that previously has a drain, there are some filters to capture asbestos particles that may remain in the water.

For its part, the trailer on which the cabin is installed is a structure that, with measures of 2,500x1,400 mm, is constructed of galvanized rolled steel to protect it from the weather and in turn give it stability and strength.

The axle that supports the wheels of the trailer and the whole structure is AL-KO of 900 kg. from load.

For the towing of said trailer there is a "V" lance of 1,000 kg and an inertia hitch located at the tip of the lance, with the corresponding electrical installation.

The closure of the entire cabin, as noted, is made of 20 mm aluminum panels. to ensure its continuity over time and the lightening of the weight that makes it not necessary to register it.

Access from one of the cab compartments to one another is carried out through doors with handles, which are closed in the direction of the flow of pressurized air less than a pressure atmosphere and ensuring with rubber so that said compartment is sealed.

The closure of the cabin in its upper part is produced by sandwich panels of aluminum and a thickness of 25 mm.

The floor of the cabin is made with phenolic boards, which provides moisture protection, coated with polyester and, to give it consistency, with fiberglass, which in turn is non-slip. The compartments are conveniently sealed so that there is no water penetration from the outside.

There are in each of these compartments drains to eliminate the water generated in the showers, which are located on the floor of the showers.

As interior equipment, in the cabin there is in one of the areas an electric heater and a bench to facilitate the work of changing clothes, with hangers and lockers to store clothes and with a plug to load motorized masks.

To provide electrical service to the entire cabin there is a 16 Amp power outlet, made with an electric hose that is located in the outer area of the trailer when accessing a technical cabinet.

Within this technical cabinet there are different differentials that protect the different electrical circuits getting the human and material protection of the unit.

To provide light to the different compartments, the installation of two switches is contemplated, one input and one output in the cabin. On the other hand all the screens that provide light are waterproof and with a voltage of 230 v.

To produce hot water, in the cabin there is an electric heater that is located in the technical compartment area always ensuring the existence of water when necessary in the shower.

For its part, in said shower area, there is a control that provides hot water in the necessary conditions of temperature and flow.

To ensure the water supply, the cabin has a hose so that it can fill the electric heater tank from the outside.

It is important to note that the cabin has a water filtration system. This system is connected when the shower control is opened.

The dirty water, collected through the drains, is taken to said filtration system that operates in two phases, one with a filter for 50 microns and another with a filter for 5 microns, which provides optimum performance that complies with the regulations. These drains, in addition, cause all the water to be drained and thus eliminate the possibility of dirt and ice formation.

Also, the cabin has an air filtration system. This system is activated when the lighting is activated through the switches.

There is an air depressor that is located in the technical compartment and is connected to the dirty area that exists when entering the cabin.

The air that is generated, is aspirated and passes to a filtration system that consists of two parts:

- A pre-filter, which eliminates some compounds that pollute the air and that It also extends the life of the other subsequent filtration system.

- And an English HEPA filter (High Efficiency Particulate Air), which is a type of high efficiency air filter. Said filter proceeds to remove all contaminants that have passed in the previous filtration system and that carry asbestos particles. The depressant equipment means that there is an air flow that carries the air currents through existing grilles in the doors of the clean area towards the dirty area and the outside.

DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

To complement the description that is being made and in order to help a better understanding of the characteristics of the invention, this descriptive report is attached, as an integral part thereof, of a set of drawings in which with an illustrative and non-limiting the following has been represented:

Figure number 1.- Shows a schematic top plan view of an embodiment example of the mobile asbestos decontamination booth, object of the invention, showing the main parts and elements it comprises, as well as the configuration and arrangement thereof .

Figures 2 and 3. - They show schematic views in side elevation, right and left respectively, of the mobile asbestos decontamination booth, according to the invention.

And Figures 4 and 5 show two schematic elevational views, front and rear respectively, of the cabin of the invention.

PREFERRED EMBODIMENT OF THE INVENTION

In view of the aforementioned figures, and according to the numbering adopted, an example of non-limiting embodiment of the mobile decontamination booth of the invention can be observed, which comprises the parts and elements indicated and described in detail below.

Thus, as can be seen in these figures, the cabin in question is incorporated on a trailer (2), transportable by means of its coupling to a tractor vehicle, and consists of a passenger compartment (1) that comprises internally, at least, three watertight compartments, one of entrance and dirty area (3), one of shower (4) and one clean exit zone (5) that communicate successively with passage doors (6) sealed with rubber and ventilation joints, with respective access and exit doors (7), installation of hot water supply in the shower area (4) collection in an electric heater (8), an air filter system and a water filter system, as well as lighting screens (17) in all compartments (3, 4, 5), heating in the clean area output (5), in addition to preferably also have lockers (9) for storing clothes, and a bench (10) to facilitate changes of clothes.

Preferably, said cabin (1) that constitutes the cabin is formed, in its walls (a), from a structure of 60x40mm aluminum profiles and 20mm thick panels, also of aluminum, the roof being closed (b ) of sandwich panels incorporated in a metal structure and the floor (c) of phenolic boards, coated with polyester and fiberglass.

Preferably, the front and rear pedestrian access and exit doors (7) respectively provided with a security lock.

Preferably, the trailer (2) consisting of a steel structure, in addition to the wheels (11) to procure its transport and a lance (12) with a hitch (13) of inertia with the corresponding electrical installation, has telescopic legs (14) that provide stability to the cabin is position of use. In any case, the weight of the passenger compartment assembly (1) and the trailer (2) as well as its exterior dimensions are lower than those required by Spanish traffic regulations to proceed to its registration as a vehicle.

Preferably, the passage doors (6) between the compartments (3, 4 5) are closed in the direction of an air flow forced by the air filter system, by means of which it is pressurized from a lower pressure atmosphere and ensuring with rubber so that these compartments are sealed.

Preferably, the water installation comprises a discharge valve that previously has a drain. And, preferably, there are drains in the soil of each one of the compartments (3, 4, 5) to eliminate the water generated in the shower area (4).

Preferably, inside the cabin (1) of the cabin there is at least one bench (10) to facilitate the work of changing locker clothes (9) with clothes hangers and with a plug to load motorized masks.

To provide electrical service, the passenger compartment (1) has a 16 Amp outlet, made with an externally located electric hose and access from a technical cabinet (16) with different differentials that protect the different electrical circuits.

To provide light to the lighting screens (17) of the different compartments, the cabin (1) has two switches (18), one input and one output.

Preferably, the electric heater (8) which is also located in said technical cabinet (16) being conveniently connected to a control of the shower area (4) to provide hot water in the necessary conditions of temperature and flow.

Preferably, the cabin (1) has a hose to fill the tank of said electric heater (8) from the outside.

Preferably, the water filtration system comprises two phases, one with a 50 micron filter and the other with a 5 micron filter, installed in the drains.

Preferably, the cabin air filtration system (1) is operated with the switches (18) that actuate the lighting and comprise at least one air depressor (19) which, installed in the technical cabinet (16), It connects with the dirty area (3) of the entrance and generates an air suction current that passes through at least two types of filters: a pre-filter and a high efficiency HEPA filter, and from one compartment to another and to the outside by grilles (20) provided in the passage doors (6) and in the entrance and exit doors (7).

Describing sufficiently the nature of the present invention, as well as the way of putting it into practice, it is not considered necessary to extend its explanation so that Any expert in the field understands its scope and the advantages that derive from it, stating that, within its essentiality, it may be implemented in other embodiments that differ in detail from that indicated by way of example, and which will also achieve the protection that is sought as long as it does not alter, change or modify its fundamental principle.

Claims (17)

1. - DEVONTAMINATION CABIN OF MOBILE AMBEST, which, applicable to carry out the decontamination of personnel working in deamiantado works effectively, safely, is characterized by comprising a passenger compartment (1) incorporated on a trailer (2), transportable by means of its coupling to a tractor vehicle, which comprises, at least, three watertight compartments, one of entrance and dirty area (3), one of shower (4) and one clean exit area (5), which communicate successively with doors (6) sealed with rubber gaskets and ventilation, with respective access and exit doors (7), installation of hot water supply in the shower area (4) collected in an electric heater (8), a air filter system and another water filter system, as well as lighting screens (17) in all compartments (3, 4, 5) and heating in the clean exit area (5). 2. - DEVONTAMINATION CABIN OF MOBILE AMBEST, according to claim 1, wherein said cabin (1) also comprises lockers (9) for storing clothes and a bench (10) to facilitate changes of clothes. 3. - DEVONTAMINATION CABIN OF MOBILE AMIANTO, according to claim 1 or 2, wherein said cabin (1) is formed, in its walls (a), from a structure of aluminum profiles and also aluminum panels, in the roof (b) by sandwich panels incorporated in a metal structure and on the floor (c) by phenolic boards, coated with polyester and fiberglass. 4. - DEVONTAMINATION CABIN OF MOBILE AMIANTO, according to any of claims 1 to 3, wherein the access and exit doors (7) are provided with a security lock. 5. - MOBILE AMBEST DECOUNTING CABIN, according to any of claims 1 to 4, wherein the trailer (2) is a steel structure with wheels (11) and lance (12) with inertia hitch (13), which has With telescopic legs (14) to provide stability is use position. 6. - MOBILE AMBASS DECONTAMINATION CABIN, according to any of claims 1 to 5, wherein the weight of the cabin assembly (1) and the trailer (2) as well as their external measures are such that they do not force their registration. 7. - MOBILE AMBASS DECONTAMINATION CABIN, according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the passage doors (6) between the compartments (3, 45) are closed in the direction of an air flow forced by the filter system of air, with tires that ensure that these compartments are waterproof. 8. - MOBILE AMBEST DECOUNTING CABIN, according to any of claims 1 to 7, wherein the water installation comprises a discharge valve that previously has a drain, there are drains on the floor of each of the compartments (3, 4 , 5) to eliminate the water generated in the shower area (4). 9. - DEVONTAMINATION MOBILE AMBASS CABIN, according to any of claims 1 to 8, wherein the lockers (9) have a plug for charging motorized masks. 10. - MOBILE AMBEST DECOUNTING CABIN, according to any of claims 1 to 9, wherein the passenger compartment (1) has a 16 Amp power outlet, made with an externally located electric hose with access from a technical cabinet (16 ). 11. - MOBILE AMBEST DECOUNTING CABIN, according to any one of claims 1 to 10, wherein the lighting screens (17) are operated with two external switches (18) one input and one output. 12. - MOBILE AMBASS DECONTAMINATION CABIN, according to any of claims 1 to 11, wherein the cabin (1) has a hose to fill the electric heater tank (8) from outside. 13. - MOBILE AMBESTANT DECONTAMINATION CABIN, according to any of claims 1 to 12, wherein the water filtration system comprises two phases, one with a 50 micron filter and the other with a 5 micron filter, installed in the drains. 14. - MOBILE AMBEST DECOUNTING CABIN, according to any one of claims 1 to 13, wherein the cabin air filtration system (1) is operated with the switches (18) that actuate the lighting. 15. - MOBILE AMBEST DECOUNTING CABIN, according to any of claims 1 to 14, wherein the air filtration system comprises at least one air depressor (19) installed in the technical cabinet (16) that connects with the Dirty zone (3) of input and generates an air suction current. 16. - MOBILE AMBEST DECOUNTING CABIN, according to claim 15, wherein the passage doors (6) and the entrance and exit doors (7) have grilles (20) for the passage of the air intake current. 17. - MOBILE AMBEST DECOUNTING CABIN, according to any one of claims 1 to 16, wherein the air filtration system comprises at least two types of filters: a pre-filter and a high efficiency filter.