WO2022003224A1

WO2022003224A1 - Facial protection and work device

Info

Publication number: WO2022003224A1
Application number: PCT/ES2021/070476
Authority: WO
Inventors: José Carlos MORALES ÁLVAREZ
Original assignee: Morales Alvarez Jose Carlos
Priority date: 2020-06-30
Filing date: 2021-06-29
Publication date: 2022-01-06
Also published as: ES1253694Y; ES1253694U

Abstract

The invention discloses a facial protection and work device integrated on the basis of a brim having a screen associated with a shell wherefrom corresponding connector arms protrude, and disinfection means for the emission thereof onto the external surface, a charging base and a support having tilting elements and means for the insertion of the ends of the connector arms, in such a way that the tilting elements enable the adjustment of the brim with regard to the support. Advantageously, the disinfection means are integrated by UV LEDs disposed surrounding the shell, in such a way that they project their beams of light toward the external surface of the screen. In addition, the brim of the device of the invention has an anchor element enabling the integration therewith of magnifying glasses or binocular magnification lenses.

Description

WORK AND FACE PROTECTION DEVICE

OBJECT OF THE INVENTION

The present invention refers to a face and work protection device for use preferably in healthcare environments, specifically for use by medical personnel, nursing personnel, assistants, dentists, etc.

The object of the invention is to provide a face and work protection device equipped with various elements that facilitate health practice, among the elements that may include an LED lamp, disinfection means, a camera, a microphone and tipping elements. to facilitate the movement of the visor with respect to the support that make up the device.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

In the state of the art, currently, devices and / or integral protection equipment (PPE) incorporate face protection screens. They are devices that, supported on and / or around the head, incorporate a transparent screen that protects the face from splashes of any kind.

These protection devices or elements become especially important in these current times due to the global pandemic by Covid 19, being fundamental elements for comprehensive protection.

As they are elements of facial protection and a barrier that prevents any splash - be it organic (virus, bacteria, etc.) and / or inorganic - from coming into contact with the entry routes to our body (mouth, nose, eyes) , it is essential to disinfect these screens or devices in a methodical and systematic way.

Currently, these hygiene measures involve frequently cleaning these screens with disinfectant solutions (wipes, gels, hydroalcoholic preparations, etc.). Basically the solutions used are disinfectant chemical formulations.

The use of this type of screen prevents and / or considerably hinders the simultaneous use of other work elements that many professionals, especially health professionals, usually need to carry out their tasks. Specifically, the use of multiple elements superimposed on known screens becomes highly difficult.

That is why the applicant of this utility model detects the need to offer a device that enables the incorporation into its structure of the necessary elements required in the healthcare environment, although due to its functionalities it may also have application in other fields of the art.

DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

The device that is advocated solves in a fully satisfactory way the problems previously exposed, since it offers a facial protection device that incorporates the necessary elements to provide it with high functionality for work.

Specifically, the present invention is made up of a visor attached to a support, where the visor is provided with disinfection means, preferably made up of a plurality of ultraviolet (UV) LEDs that make it possible to disinfect the protective visor. While the support will be the element that is arranged on the user's head and includes, among others, a battery, a base plate and insertion means to receive the visor.

Ultraviolet light provides a rapid and efficient inactivation of microorganisms through a physical process. Bacteria, viruses and protozoa, at the germicidal wavelengths of ultraviolet (UV) light become unable to reproduce and infect. Preferably, the wavelength used by the UV light from this device is 254 Nm (UVC light).

In this way, the device of the invention constitutes an insurmountable defense line for germs between the environment and the face of the user wearing the invention. Advantageously, the visor of the device of the invention is provided with an element of anchor that allows to integrate magnifying glasses or binocular magnifying glasses. In this way, those users who normally use magnifying glasses will be able to use this invention and incorporate on the anchoring element of the face protection device and work both their magnifying glasses and their own LED lights.

Likewise, the visor incorporates at least one LED lamp for lighting the work field. Optionally, and to offer a greater number of utilities, the face and work protection device includes a camera, preferably a micro camera or a camcorder, for recording and / or to show the video on other image devices (even in real time ) or the photograph captured during the operation.

Thus, in the full version of the device, it includes all the aforementioned elements to offer a complete product that provides great benefits to the user, avoiding the simultaneous use of several independent equipment or products, providing comfort and agility during their work.

Likewise, this invention incorporates a system that enables its control through voice commands that allow ordering the movement of the visor with respect to the support, that is, the user will be able to activate the ascent of the visor without having to touch the device with the hands or his gloves. Advantageously, the voice control commands also activate the available functions for starting and controlling the operation of the LED lamp, disinfection means and the chamber.

The face and work protection device includes a charging base that allows, once the invention is removed from the user's head, it can be placed on it. When the support - attached to the visor - is supported on the charging base, it feeds the battery of the support and the different electronic elements that the device of the invention incorporates.

In this way, when the user has finished using the face and work protection device, he only has to place it on the charging base and connect the disinfection means (UV LEDs). Advantageously, the UV light source is conveniently hidden in the visor of the device and the emission and incidence encompasses the external surface of the screen. This transparent screen incorporates a UV light filter. The strategically located camera allows the taking of images and video recording, making it possible to share these images or videos with other devices. The device also incorporates a memory card that allows you to record images and / or videos from the camera.

For all the above, the device object of the invention is customizable, since depending on the user's needs, it allows you to include those required elements that will provide a more complete functionality of the device during the development of your tasks, and without that there is interference between the elements present in the device.

Thus, the face and work protection device provides maximum protection, increases comfort and work ergonomics for the user, while avoiding cross contamination since disinfection is a process free of chemical, toxic or corrosive substances and It does not require transport, storage or handling of these substances, which represents a benefit for the safety of users and for the environment.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

To complete the description that is going to be made below and in order to help a better understanding of the characteristics of the invention, a set of drawings is attached as an integral part of said description, where, with an illustrative and non-limiting nature, it has been represented the next:

Figure 1.- Shows a perspective view of the face and work protection device according to the preferred embodiment of the invention.

Figure 2.- Shows an exploded rear view of the face and work protection device according to the preferred embodiment of the invention.

Figure 3.- Shows a bottom view of the visor and the support that are part of the face and work protection device according to the preferred embodiment of the invention.

Figure 4.- Shows a side view of the visor and the support that are part of the face and work protection device according to the preferred embodiment of the invention.

Figure 5.- Shows a bottom perspective view of the left side of the support that is part of the face and work protection device according to the preferred embodiment of the invention.

Figure 6.- Shows a top rear perspective view of the support that forms part of the face and work protection device according to the preferred embodiment of the invention.

Figure 7.- Shows a detailed view of the joint between the visor and the support of the face and work protection device according to the invention.

Figure 8.- Shows a bottom perspective view of the right side of the support that is part of the face and work protection device according to the preferred embodiment of the invention.

Figure 9.- Shows a perspective view of the charging base that is part of the face and work protection device according to the preferred embodiment of the invention.

Figure 10.- Shows a detailed view of the anchoring element of the binocular loupes to the visor that forms part of the face and work protection device according to the preferred embodiment of the invention.

PREFERRED EMBODIMENT OF THE INVENTION

In the figures outlined an example of a preferred embodiment of the invention related to the face and work protection device is observed. Specifically, Figures 1 and 2 show a representation of the three elements that, preferably, make up the face and work protection device of the present invention, namely: the visor (1), the support (50) and the charging base (100).

In this way, the visor (1) is provided with a screen (2) that is associated with a housing (3). As can be seen in Figure 2, two connecting arms (4) emerge laterally from the housing (3), an LED lamp (6) emerging from the front of the housing (3) that illuminates the work field of the user who carries the device. face and work protection device of the invention.

Likewise, the visor (1) includes disinfection means for its emission on the outer surface of the visor (1). Preferably, the disinfection means are made up of a plurality of UV LEDs (5) that are arranged along the housing (3), as seen in Figure 3, so that the UV LEDs (5) project their light beams towards the outer surface of the screen (2) for disinfection.

On the other hand, the visor (1) includes an anchoring element (9), as seen in figure 2, which is preferably located in the internal area of the visor (1) and coinciding with the user's field of vision. . In this way, the anchoring element (9) constitutes an area for the attachment of vision aids, such as the magnifying glasses (10) represented in Figure 2 or binocular glasses, among others.

The second element that integrates the protection device of the invention is the support (50) which, advantageously, is positioned and adapted to the perimeter of the user's head. For this reason, the support (50) is made up of a tape (51) which is associated with a regulation strap (52) and a regulator (53) that facilitate the modification of the perimeter of the support for its complete adjustment to the user to provide of greater comfort, as represented in figures 5 and 6.

Likewise, the support (50) includes a charging connector (57), a battery (59) and a base plate (60), as can be seen in Figures 6 and 8. Thus, the battery (59) and the plate base (60) feed and control, respectively, the LED lamp (6) and the disinfection means of the visor (1). Optionally, the charging connector (57) of the bracket (50) is wireless. The support (50) has insertion means (54) where the ends of the connecting arms (4) of the visor (1) are inserted and adjacently, the support (50) is provided with tilting elements ( 61). In this way, as can be seen in detail in Figure 7, the connecting arms (4) of the visor (1) are inserted into the insertion means (54) of the support (50), so that the elements of tilting (61) allow the adjustment of the position of the visor (1) with respect to the support (50). Thus, the visor (1) can be positioned according to the needs of the user, for example, raised with respect to the support (50) according to the representation of figure 4.

In the preferred embodiment of the invention, the connecting arms (4) emerging from the housing (3) of the visor (1) are provided with toothed elements (4 ') that regulate the position of the visor (1) with respect to the support (50), while the tilting elements (61) are made up of gears on which the toothed elements (4 ') of the connecting arms (4) of the visor (1) rest, as seen in the figure 7.

Optionally, the tilting elements (61) are motorized and connected to the base plate (60) thus making it possible to control the movement of the visor (1) even by the voice of the user.

On the other hand, the anchoring element (9) in which the magnifying glasses (10) are suspended by means of some magnifying plates (14) offers regulation in the sagittal and transverse plane with respect to the face of the user wearing the device of the invention.

For this, as can be seen in figure 10, the anchoring element (9) includes separate threaded cylinders (15) that facilitate the regulation of its length. Likewise, the anchoring element (9) is affected by lugs (13) associated with a telescopic rod (11) and a toothed wheel (12), making it possible to adjust it in the coronal plane. In this way, the anchoring element (9) allows the complete adaptation and proper positioning of the magnifying glasses (10) with respect to the facial shape of the user. As indicated above, the shape of the magnifying plates (14) can be such as to allow the suspension of binocular magnifying glasses.

To provide maximum comfort to the user wearing the face and work protection device of the present invention, the tape (51) of the support (50) is located, preferably padded, while the support itself (50) is affected by a padded headrest (55).

On the other hand, when the visor (1) attached to the support (50) is not being used, it can rest on a charging base (100) which, advantageously, enables the battery (59) to be charged.

In this way, the charging base (100) is provided with a complementary charging connector (101), a platform (102) and a base plate housed inside the charging base itself (100), as shown in figure 9.

In this way, when the support (50) is supported on the platform (102) of the charging base (100), the charging connector (57) of the support (50) is facing the complementary charging connector (101) of the charging base (100) to enable the power supply from the charging base (100) to the battery (59) and the electronic elements that include the support (50) and the visor (1).

Optionally, the charging base (100) is provided with an LCD screen (103) where the information related to the device is reproduced. In an optional embodiment, the complementary charging connector (101) of the charging base (100) is wireless.

Among the optional elements that the face and work protection device can include for greater functionality, are:

- A microphone (56) arranged on the support (50), being connected to the base plate (60) to materialize the voice control commands, which would be powered by the battery (59) of the support (50).

- A camera (7) associated with the casing (3) of the visor (1) by means of a tilting support (16) that facilitates its adjustment of the inclination. The aforementioned camera (7) is associated with a pcb board (8) -printed circuit board - to insert a memory card, said camera (7) is powered and controlled by the battery (59) and the motherboard (60) of the support (50).

Finally, the face and work protection device includes signaling indicators (58) located on the support (50) and / or on the charging base (100) to inform about the charge status of the face and work protection device, as seen in figures 6 and 9.

Claims

R E I V I N D I C A C I O N E S

1 .- device and work face protection comprising:

- A visor (1) provided with a screen (2) associated with a casing (3) from which two connecting arms (4) emerge laterally and from which at least one LED lamp (6) emerges from the front; where the visor (1) includes disinfection means for its emission on the outer surface of the visor (1) and an anchoring element (9) for the attachment of vision accessories,

- A support (50) made up of a tape (51) associated with a regulation strap (52) and a regulator (53) and where the support (50) has insertion means (54) where the ends of the connecting arms (4) of the visor (1), the support (50) being provided with tilting elements (61), a charging connector (57), a battery (59) and a base plate (60).

- Charging base (100) provided with a complementary charging connector (101), a platform (102) and a base plate, characterized in that the ends of the connection arms (4) of the visor (1) are inserted in the insertion means (54) of the support (50), so that the tilting elements (61) allow the adjustment of the position of the visor (1) with respect to the support (50), while the battery (59) and the base plate (60) feed and control, respectively, the LED lamp (7) and the disinfection means of the visor (1).

2 .- device and face protection work, according to claim 1, characterized in that the connecting arms (4) emerging from the housing (3) of the visor (1) are provided with toothed elements (4 ') governing the position of the visor (1) with respect to the support (50), while the tilting elements (61) are integrated by gears on which the toothed elements (4 ') of the connecting arms (4) of the visor rest (one).

3 .- device facial and work protection according ^to claim 2, characterized in that the pivoting elements (61) are motorized and connected to the base plate (60) for control your movement.

4 .- device and face protection work, according to claim 1, characterized in that the disinfecting means are composed of a plurality of UV (5) LEDs which are arranged crossing the housing (3) so that they project their light beams towards the outer surface of the screen (2).

5 .- facial device and work protection according ^to claim 1, wherein the anchoring element (9) of the visor (1) has a loupes (10) or binoculars which are suspended glasses by means portalupas plates (14 ).

6 Device .- face shield, according to claim 1 or 5, characterized in that the anchoring element (9) comprises respective threaded cylinder (15) and is affected by lugs (13) associated with a telescopic rod (11) and a toothed roulette (12).

7 .- device and face protection work, according to claim 1, wherein the tape (51), preferably padded, for the support (50) is affected by a padded headrest (55).

8 .- device and face protection work, according to claim 1, characterized by including signaling indicators (58) located on the support (50) and / or base load (100) to report the state of charge face protection device.

9 .- device facial and work protection according to claim 1, characterized in that it is provided with a microphone (56) arranged on the support (50) being connected to the base (60) plate for voice control.

10 .- device and face protection work, according to claim 1, characterized in that the housing (3) of the visor (1) is associated with a chamber (7) or a camcorder through a rocker (16).

11 .- facial device and work protection according ^to claim 1, wherein the loading base (100) is provided with an LCD screen (103). 12 .- device and face protection work, according to claim 1, wherein the complementary connector load (101) of the loading base (100) is wireless.

13 .- device and face protection work, according to claim 1, wherein the charging connector (57) of the support (50) is wireless.