RU2132571C1 - Method and device for informing about emergency situation - Google Patents

Abstract

FIELD: warning devices. SUBSTANCE: method depends on installation of emergency mark on entity that has suffered accident; to this end, arbitrarily shaped envelope is filled with gas which is lighter than air, set of messages is chosen from graphic symbols and/or light, and/or sound, and/or radio- wave devices which are placed on emergency mark; then the latter furnished with warning device is lifted to altitude determined by emergency mark response range. EFFECT: improved capacity and promptness of informing about emergency situation. 4 cl, 1 dwg

Description

 The invention relates to signaling devices using a visible light source, flashing light, colored gases, and can be used to alert people about an emergency, for example, to warn car drivers and special services in advance of an emergency on the road.

 A light signal device is known (SU N 1833903, 1990, G 08 B 5/36). It is intended to indicate the location of objects in space by light signals and contains a housing in which a signal lamp and a photocell mounted in a tube are placed. Two protective reflectors are introduced into the device, which protect the photocell from light interference from the last direction from different directions, which allows the device to be used on moving objects.

 A signal device is known (SU N 1478238, 1985, G 08 B 5/40). It is intended for visual observation of probing, freely falling, self-floating hydrophysical objects after they ascend to the surface. The base of the device is attached to a hydrophysical object, when immersed, hydrostatic pressure presses the cover into the device’s body, while the pins that protect the cover and locking element from longitudinal movement are cut off, and the spring is compressed. When the device emerges, the hydrostatic pressure and the spring returns the cover to its highest position. After the device leaves the water, the locking element falls to the stop installed on the base, allowing the housing with the cover to rotate to a stable equilibrium position. The lid, dropping, activates the signal cartridge, while the housing moves to a new position of stable equilibrium, ensuring the normal operation of the signal cartridge.

 A device is known that contains a set of auxiliary equipment for emergency situations (US N 5156274, 1992, G 09 F 21/04, B 65 D 71/00, RJ ISM 96-05-94, p. 30). An autonomous device designed for emergency alarm is part of the emergency complex and contains a flat shell made up of rectangular, flexible plastic front and rear panels superimposed on the same size. The front panel is transparent, a flexible sign is attached to it, indicating an accident. The kit also includes a set of warning signs in the form of cards, which are attached to the shell under the warning sign so that the front side of the warning sign is visible through the front panel. Various signs are installed on the emergency signs, signaling the type of assistance needed by the driver in an accident.

 A known alarm system with the ability to select messages (GB N 2256074, 1992, G 09 F 21/04, RJ ISM 96-06-94, p. 20). Using this system, you can set up one or a set of messages for passing motorists for a car that has crashed. Messages are installed on the screen, which is attached to the car window by suction cups and is clearly visible to drivers of passing cars. The screen has the shape of a front panel and can be made of transparent or colored plastic. Information can be displayed with reflective paints or illuminated by a light bulb connected to the car's alarm system.

 The emergency alarm devices described above have the following drawback - low information content, since they cannot notify drivers of approaching cars and special services in advance about the emergency situation on the highway or road, the type of accident and the type of assistance required.

 Technical tasks that solve the claimed invention consist in increasing the information content and efficiency of the current emergency, which contributes to the adoption of quick decisions by drivers and special services and allows you to save people from death.

 The tasks are solved in the method as follows.

 The emergency notification method, mainly on roads and highways, involves filling the envelope with compressed gas, placing a light signal device on it and lifting it to a height, and differs in that signal graphic signs and / or sound and / or radio wave devices are placed on the shell , and the height of the formed emergency sign is determined based on the range of its perception.

 The tasks are solved in the device as follows.

 The emergency warning means comprises a shell connected to a gas supply device to the shell and held at a height by means of flexible communication, the shell being equipped with a light signaling device and characterized in that it comprises a device for lifting the shell to a certain height, and signaling devices are placed on the shell made in the form of a graphic element and / or sound and / or radio wave devices. In addition, an additional control and power unit has been introduced, which is connected to a gas supply device to the shell and a device for raising the warning sign to a height.

 In addition, the signal devices are connected to the input power and control unit.

 The claimed inventions meet the criterion of "novelty" since from publicly available sources of information there are no known methods and means for warning of an emergency, which were characterized by the above set of essential features.

 The claimed inventions meet the criterion of "inventive step" since it is not obvious for a specialist to form a warning sign in the form of an arbitrary shape shell filled with gas lighter than air, select and place signal devices on it, and raise a warning sign equipped with signal devices height determined by the range of perception of the emergency sign.

Due to this, the inventions have solved the problem of increasing the information content and efficiency of the current emergency situation, the type of accident and the type of assistance required, which allows:
- to inform drivers in advance of this who have the opportunity to maneuver in making a decision,
- notify special services about. type of help required.

 The essence of the claimed invention is illustrated by the drawing which shows a functional diagram of an emergency warning device.

 The tool contains a warning sign 1, made in the form of a shell of arbitrary shape, which is associated with a device for supplying gas to the shell 2. On the shell are various signaling devices (not shown). The emergency sign using flexible connection 3 is connected to the lifting device 4 of the emergency sign to a certain height.

 The emergency alert tool can be performed both in manual mode and in automatic mode. For this, a control and power unit 5 can be introduced, which is connected with a gas supply device to the shell 2, signaling devices, a warning device 4 lifting device.

 The alert tool works as follows.

 The shell of the warning sign 1 has an arbitrary shape and is made of fabrics or film materials. To ensure good visibility both in the daytime and at night (in the headlights), it is possible to paint the surface of the shell with luminous, luminescent dyes or make the shell of fabrics and films with similar properties. Signal information in the form of graphic elements and devices, for example, light, sound, radio waves (which can work both offline and from a power source) is placed on the shell. The technical equipment of the warning sign in each case will depend on the type of accident and the type of assistance needed.

 Next, the shell 1 is filled with gas lighter than air from the device 2 for supplying gas to the shell, for example from a cylinder with compressed gas. A ready-made emergency sign with the signaling devices installed on it is lifted discretely with the help of a lifting device 4 to a certain height, fixed and held on it by means of a flexible connection 3. A flexible connection is one or more files. The perception range of the emergency sign is determined by the height of its rise and depends on the environmental conditions in which the emergency occurred (city, flat terrain, etc.).

 If the accident warning device works in automatic mode, then the gas supply device to the shell 2, the alarm device 4 lift device are triggered sequentially from the control and power unit 5 and, if necessary, to the unit 5 are connected via signal wires passing in flexible connection 3 devices that are located on the shell. The finished product can be installed on a car or at another convenient point.

 After eliminating the emergency, gas is released from the emergency sign shell, the signal devices are removed, the halyards are folded and the product is placed in a separate package. The tool can be mounted in a separate special compartment, such as the trunk of a car.

 The inventive tool for warning of an emergency can be manufactured industrially using known technologies.

 The invention will find application in any emergency situations requiring the attention of people and other special services.

Claims (4)

 1. A method of warning about an emergency, mainly on roads and highways, including filling the shell with compressed gas, placing a light signal device on it and lifting to a height, characterized in that the signal graphic signs, and / or sound, and / or are placed on the shell radio wave devices, and the height of the generated emergency sign is determined based on the range of its perception.  2. A means of warning about the emergency, containing a shell associated with a device for supplying gas to the shell and held at a height by means of flexible communication, moreover, the shell is equipped with a light signal device, characterized in that it contains a device for lifting the shell to a certain height, and placed on the shell signal devices made in the form of a graphic element and / or sound and / or radio wave devices.  3. The tool according to claim 2, characterized in that the control and power unit is additionally introduced, which is connected to a gas supply device to the shell and a device for raising the warning sign to a height.  4. The tool according to claim 2 or 3, characterized in that the signal devices are connected to the inserted power supply and control unit.