FI13838Y1 - Rescue platform for a quad bike, and quad bike - Google Patents

Abstract

A rescue platform (10) for an ATV (100), the rescue platform (10) being adapted to be attached to a platform (110) of the ATV (100), the rescue platform (10) comprising a frame part (20) comprising a substantially horizontal load space (22) to be attached parallel to the plane formed by the platform (110) of the ATV (100) for loading a stretcher (50), the load space (22) being at least partially bordered by an edge (26), and the stretcher (50) being adapted to receive a patient (81), characterised in that the rescue platform (10) comprises a seat (70) for a care worker (83) arranged in the load space (22), the seat (70) being attached to the front part (23) of the frame part (20) next to the stretcher (50), and said edge (26) comprising an opening (28) at the seat (70).

Description

RESCUE PLATFORM FOR ATVS AND ATVS

The invention relates to a rescue platform for an ATV, which rescue platform is adapted to be attached to the ATV platform, the rescue platform comprising = a frame part comprising a substantially horizontal load space to be attached parallel to the plane formed by the ATV platform for loading stretchers, which load space is at least partially bordered by an edge, and — a stretcher adapted to receive a patient.

The invention also relates to a quad bike.

An ATV, also known as an ATV, is an all-terrain vehicle, one of the purposes of which may be to rescue an injured person, or patient, from the terrain. The state of the art includes rescue platforms attached to a substantially horizontal platform at the rear of the ATV, onto which a patient fitted on a stretcher can be loaded.

However, state-of-the-art rescue platforms are not easy to use and do not allow for easy patient care or monitoring during transport. On an ATV

The LO typically operates in difficult, roadless terrain and

ATVs equipped with the S 25 combustion engine are loud, making

The driver of the ATV cannot treat or supervise the patient. 2 = The purpose of the invention is to provide an improved rescue platform > and ATV, with which an injured person can be rescued from = 30 terrain more safely than before. The rescue vehicle according to the invention

The characteristic features of a platform truck are set out in the accompanying claim 1 and the characteristic features of an ATV are set out in the accompanying claim 5.

The rescue platform for an ATV according to the invention, which rescue platform is adapted to be attached to the ATV's platform, comprises = a frame part comprising a substantially horizontal load space to be attached parallel to the plane formed by the ATV's platform for loading stretchers, which load space is at least partially bordered by an edge, and - a stretcher adapted to receive a patient.

The rescue platform comprises a seat for a caregiver arranged in the cargo space, which seat is attached to the front part of the frame part next to the stretcher, and which edge comprises an opening at the seat.

It is typical for an ATV that the ATV platform is small, which makes the implementation of a rescue platform challenging. The seat placement allows the caregiver to sit on the seat with the caregiver's feet outside the load compartment of the rescue platform. In this case, the seat does not need to be equipped with a seat belt, because in the event of an ATV overturning, the caregiver can jump out of the ATV. However, the seat placement allows the caregiver to treat the patient in the load compartment during transport. The seat placement leaves space in the load compartment for equipment behind the seat, as the seat takes up only a small part of the load compartment volume compared to

LO to ensure that the seat is placed in the cargo area in such a way that

S 25 the caregiver would sit entirely in the load compartment. © © The horizontal orientation of the load compartment means that = the load compartment is intended to accommodate a patient lying down > on a stretcher. The seat is adapted to accommodate = 30 the caregiver travelling in a sitting position. The load compartment is

N is arranged substantially horizontally so that the ATV

When on a flat surface, the patient remains in the cargo compartment on the stretcher by gravity. Naturally, during off-road driving, the slope of the cargo compartment varies according to the movements of the ATV,

In this case, it is best for the patient to be secured in the cargo area while driving.

Preferably, the seat is adapted to move in the load space between a first operating mode and a second operating mode such that in the first operating mode the seat is adapted to point substantially forwards and in the second operating mode the seat is adapted to point substantially rearwards, which seat is adapted to rotate approximately 180 degrees between the operating modes, and which seat comprises a backrest which in the second operating mode is adapted to be substantially level with said edge, closing an opening in the edge. In this way, the seat can be used to close an opening in the edge of the load space when a caregiver is not sitting on the seat.

Preferably, the load space comprises an empty space adapted to receive a second patient such that in a second operating mode the rescue platform is adapted to receive a second patient partially on said seat. In this way, the rescue platform can be used alternatively either to transport one patient and one caregiver or to transport two patients.

Preferably, the rescue platform comprises a frame part attached to

To protect the patient in the load compartment of the LO frame, the ATV

S 25 in a rollover situation where there is a hole in the frame at the seat

O enabling the caregiver travelling in the seat to escape from the rescue platform in the event of the ATV overturning. The frame prevents = or completely prevents the ATV from turning “on its back”. If the ATV > turns on its back or rolls over, the frame protects the patient = 30 from being crushed. Thanks to the opening in the frame, the seat

However, the caregiver sitting on the N can escape from the seat 5 in the event of the ATV overturning. The caregiver can also reach higher than the frame in a sitting position, which allows the frame to be manufactured low to protect only the patient in a lying position. This makes the center of mass of the rescue platform low, making the whole formed by the ATV and the rescue platform stable.

In one embodiment, the rescue platform comprises a protective cover that is fitted to the frame. The protective cover acts as weather protection for the patient in the cargo area and is waterproof and windproof.

The protective cover can be completely removable and partially opened at the seat in the cargo area. This way, the protective cover can be opened from the caregiver's position and the caregiver can sit on the seat, extending partially above the protective cover.

In an alternative embodiment, the seat may be under the protective frame. In other words, the caregiver sitting on the seat is then entirely under the frame and any protective cover. "In this case, the seat comprises a safety belt for the caregiver.

In one embodiment, the rescue platform comprises a second seat, which is arranged in place of the stretcher, preferably in the front part of the frame part. In other words, the second seat can be attached to the rescue platform alternatively instead of the stretcher, when the stretcher is not in use. In this way, the rescue platform can be used

LO is more versatile for different uses.

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O Preferably, the width of the load space of the frame part is 1.0-1.5 m and the stretcher © is adapted to be attached to the load space in such a way that the stretcher

The center line E is arranged at a distance o from the longitudinal center line of the frame section, and an empty space of width = 30 is arranged outside the stretcher in the load space of the frame section.

N 0.5—0.8 m. In this way, the rescue platform comprises in an empty space

S place for the second patient, whereby one rescue platform can therefore be used to transport two patients. The width of the empty space can be 20-50%, preferably 30-40% of the width of the load space. The width of the stretcher can be 50-80%, preferably 60-70% of the width of the load space. The second patient can be placed partly in the empty space and partly on the seat in the second operating position of the seat. Alternatively, the empty space can be used for the transport of medical equipment bags and other professional rescue equipment. Thanks to the arrangement according to the invention, a considerable amount of empty space can be arranged in the load space.

Preferably, an emergency call button is arranged in the cargo area.

The emergency call button is intended to be held in the patient's hand.

By pressing the button, the patient can notify the caregiver or the driver of the ATV of the need for emergency assistance. Pressing the emergency call button may be adapted to activate a visual indicator, such as a light, that is visible to the caregiver or driver.

In this way, the patient can indicate the need for treatment without verbal communication, which may be impossible due to the patient's condition or noise. The emergency call button can be particularly useful if there is no caregiver in the cargo area during transport, in which case the information generated by pressing the emergency call button can be transmitted to the driver.

The ATV according to the invention comprises one of the above-described

With a rescue platform according to LO attached to the platform. In this way

S 25 An ATV can function as an off-road ambulance. © © An ATV can be, for example, four- or six-wheeled. 7 o An ambulance is basically a device in which a patient can be treated while the device is stationary or moving. Here, the stretcher

N favorable placement on the edge of the rescue platform and seat placement

S next to the stretcher allows better treatment and access to all sides of the patient.

In a field evacuation, it is more of an emergency transfer, such as on the frontline in a war situation, forest fire, flood or major accident. In such cases, the necessary, or initial, care measures are carried out during the loading phase and 1-2 evacuees must be brought along. In such cases, there may be a larger number of evacuees and there is a rush.

The ATV according to the invention is designed to function in both roles, i.e. as an ambulance and in off-road evacuation, even in difficult off-road conditions.

Other uses of the rescue platform include off-road transportation of fire hoses, other supplies, tools and materials.

The sturdy and spacious rescue platform is also designed for this need. Even a standard forklift platform can be conveniently fitted into the cargo space.

In the off-road, the rescue platform and the ATV preferably also include treatment lighting that utilizes the ATV's electrical system, efficient work lighting of the environment, and the supply of electrical power required for treatment equipment and patient heating. For example, in one embodiment, the treatment lighting can be attached to the frame and directed to illuminate the load space. & < 25 The invention is described in detail below with reference to

O to the accompanying drawings depicting some applications of the invention, © in which 7 o Figure 1 shows in principle a rescue platform according to the invention = 30 as viewed from above, first

N in the first operating mode, 5 Figure 2 shows in principle the rescue platform according to the invention, viewed from above, in the second operating mode,

Figure 3 shows a rescue platform according to the invention attached to an ATV, viewed from the front, in the first operating mode,

Figure 4 shows a rescue platform according to the invention attached to an ATV, viewed from the front, in a second operating mode,

Figure 5 shows a detail of the rescue platform according to the invention,

Figure 6 shows the use of the rescue platform according to the invention with the caregiver sitting on the seat,

Figure 7 shows an ATV according to the invention.

Figures 1-5 show an embodiment of a rescue platform 10 according to the invention.

The rescue platform 10 for an ATV 100, which rescue platform 10 is adapted to be attached to the platform 110 of the ATV 100, includes = a frame part 20, which comprises a substantially horizontal load space 22 to be attached parallel to the plane formed by the platform 110 of the ATV 100 for loading a stretcher 50, which load space 22 is at least partially bordered by an edge 26, and = a stretcher 50 adapted to receive a patient 81.

The rescue platform 10 comprises a seat 70 fitted in the load space 22

LO for caregiver 83, each seat 70 is attached to the frame

S 25 20 to the front part 23 next to the stretcher 50, and each edge 26 comprises an opening

O 28 at the seat 70. 2 = Here the edge 26 borders the load space 22 at the front and sides. > The caregiver 83 sits on the seat 70 as shown in Figure 1 so that = 30 the caregiver 83's legs 84 extend outside the load space 22

N from the opening 28 on the edge 26 at the front. 5

The stretcher 50 is removable from the rescue platform 10 and can be moved outside the load space 22. The stretcher 50 is a basket stretcher according to the state of the art. The purpose of the stretcher 50 is to load the patient 81 onto the stretcher 50 outside the rescue platform 10 and to lift the patient 81 into the load space 22 while being fitted on top of the stretcher 50.

The seat 70 may be fixedly fitted to the frame part 20 so that the seat 70 is always in the position shown in Figures 1 and 3.

In an alternative embodiment, a seat 70 is arranged in the load space 22 to be movable between a first operating mode and a second operating mode such that in the first operating mode, the seat 70 is arranged to point substantially forwards and in the second operating mode, the seat 70 is arranged to point substantially rearwards, which seat 70 is arranged to rotate approximately 180 degrees between the operating modes, and which seat 70 comprises a backrest 71, which in the second operating mode is arranged substantially at the level of the edge 26, closing the opening 28 in the edge 26.

In the first operating mode, the seat 70 essentially facing forward means that when the ATV 100 moves forward, the caregiver 83 sitting on the seat 70 can easily keep his or her gaze in the direction of travel. The direction of the seat 70

However, LO can be allowed in the first operating mode.

S 25 deviation of the frame part 20 from the longitudinal centerline

O from line 12. The deviation may be, for example, 10 degrees or even © 20 degrees. 7 o Correspondingly, in another operating situation, a substantially rearward-facing seat 70 means here that

The backrest 71 of the N seat 70 practically closes the edge 26

The opening 28 is such that the second patient 82 or the equipment bag in the cargo area 22 cannot fall out of the opening 28. However, in the second operating mode, a significant deviation from the longitudinal centerline 12 of the frame part 20 can be allowed for the direction of the seat 70. The deviation can be, for example, 10 degrees or even 20 degrees.

Correspondingly, the seat 70 does not have to rotate exactly 180 degrees between operating modes, but the angular difference between the operating modes can be, for example, between 170-190 degrees, even between 160-200 degrees.

Figures 1 and 3 illustrate a first operating mode in which a caregiver 83 can sit on the seat 70 such that the caregiver 83's legs 83 extend outside the load space 22.

Figures 2 and 4 illustrate a second operating mode in which two patients 81, 82 can be loaded into the load space 22. Here, the seat 70 is rotated 180 degrees relative to the first operating mode. The backrest 71 of the seat 70 closes the opening 28 of the edge 26, and the seat part 72 of the seat 70 serves as a support for the head of the second patient 82.

Preferably, the seat part 72 of the seat 70 is arranged in the height direction as close as possible to the floor of the cargo space 22. In this case, the seat part 72 is well suited as a cushion for the second patient 82.

Preferably, the height of the surface of the seat part 72 from the floor of the cargo space 22

LO is at most 10 cm, most preferably at most 5 cm.

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In the second operating mode, a platform can also be arranged in the empty space 24 under the second patient 82, the surface of which platform is substantially at the same height as the surface of the seat part 72 of the seat 70. This provides a platform of equal height for the second patient 82.

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> The seat 70 can be adapted to be movable, for example, by bolting, whereby the seat 70 comprises at least one fastening stop for bolting. In this case, the seat 70 is fastened to the frame part 20 by bolting and the bolt fastening is opened to turn the seat 70. The bolts can be fastened, for example, with finger nuts, whereby the bolt fastening can be opened by hand without tools. The seat 70 is removed from the frame part 20 and turned approximately 180 degrees to the next operating mode.

After this, the seat 70 is reattached with a bolt fastening using the same fastening stop on the seat 70.

Alternatively, the seat 70 may be attached to the frame part by a spring-loaded mechanism. In this case, the seat 70 comprises a lock, by opening which the seat is adapted to rotate approximately 180 degrees between operating modes by the spring force of a spring comprised by the mechanism.

The load space 22 here comprises an empty space 24 which is adapted to receive a second patient 82 such that in the second operating mode the rescue platform 10 is adapted to receive the second patient 82 partly on the seat 70.

The width Wl of the load space 22 of the frame part 20 may be 1.0-1.5 m. Here, the center line L1 of the stretcher 50 is arranged at a distance D from the longitudinal center line L2 of the frame part 20 according to Figure 1. The load space 22 of the frame part 20 is arranged with the stretcher

Outside LO 50 there is an empty space 24, the width of which W2 is 0.5—0.8 m. Here

The rescue platform 10 shown in S 25 can therefore be loaded with two

O patients 81, 82 such that the second patient 82 is first lifted © into the cargo space 22 with a stretcher 50 and transferred in the cargo space 22

E from the top of the stretcher 50 into the empty space 24. After this, the first patient 81 can be loaded onto the stretcher 50 o next to the second patient 82 > 30.

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> The rescue platform 10 comprises a frame 60 attached to the frame part 20 for protecting the patient 81 in the cargo area 22 in the event of the ATV 100 overturning, wherein the frame 60 has an opening 61 at the seat 70, enabling the caregiver 83 traveling on the seat 70 to escape from the rescue platform 10 in the event of the ATV 100 overturning.

The frame 60 is formed of steel tubes that are fitted to the front and sides of the cargo space 22. The rescue platform 10 and the frame 60 are securely attached to the body of the ATV 100.

During transport, the patient 81 is securely attached to the stretcher 50 and/or the rescue platform 10.

The opening 61 in the front part of the frame 60 is furthermore shaped so that the driver can fall backwards onto his back towards the load space 22 if an obstacle, such as a tree branch, were to hit the driver's upper body while driving.

Figure 5 shows an emergency call button 90, which is arranged in the load space 22. The emergency call button 90 comprises a push button that is electrically connected to a signaling device, such as a lighting device. In use, the push button is given to the patient 81 to operate and the signaling device is arranged within the field of view of the caregiver 83 or the driver, preferably in the cockpit of the ATV 100.

LO Figures 3-7 show an ATV 100 according to the invention, which

The rescue platform 10 described above is attached to the S 25 platform 110.

O The rescue platform 10 can be attached to the ATV 100, for example, with © bolts. Here, the ATV 100 has six wheels, so that the ATV

The platform is longer compared to most four-wheeled ATVs, which makes it easy to attach the rescue platform 10 to the ATV 100 = 30 and the overall center of mass of the rescue platform 10 is advantageously obtained

N inside the plane defined by the 100 wheels of the ATV. 5

Figures 6 and 7 show the positioning of a caregiver 83 on the seat 70 of the rescue platform 20. The feet 84 of the caregiver 83 are positioned partially outside the rescue platform 10 in the footwell of the driver of the ATV 100. The head of the caregiver 83 extends higher than the frame 60 in the embodiment of Figure 7 due to the opening 61 in the frame 60.

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PROTECTION REQUIREMENTS

1. Rescue platform (10) for an ATV (100), the rescue platform (10) being adapted to be attached to the platform (110) of the ATV (100), the rescue platform (10) comprising - a frame part (20) comprising a substantially horizontal load space (22) to be attached parallel to the plane formed by the platform (110) of the ATV (100) for loading a stretcher (50), the load space (22) being at least partially bordered by an edge (26), and - a stretcher (50) adapted to receive a patient (81), characterised in that the rescue platform (10) comprises a seat (70) for a care worker (83) arranged in the load space (22), the seat (70) being attached to the front part (23) of the frame part (20) next to the stretcher (50), and said edge (26) comprising an opening (28) for the seat (70). 2. A rescue platform (10) according to claim 1, characterized in that the seat (70) is arranged in the load space (22) to be movable between a first operating mode and a second operating mode such that in the first operating mode the seat (70) is arranged to point substantially forwards and in the second operating mode the seat (70) is arranged to point substantially

LO ss rearward, each seat (70) is adapted to rotate approximately

S 25 180 degrees between operating modes, and each seat (70) comprises

O a backrest (71), which in the second operating mode is arranged © substantially at the level of said edge (26) at the edge (26) of the springs

E of the opening (28). 3 5 30 3. Rescue platform (10) according to protection claim 2, known

N that the load space (22) comprises an empty space (24) which is

S adapted to receive a second patient (82) such that in the second operating mode the rescue platform (10) is adapted to receive the second patient (82) partly on said seat (70). 4. A rescue platform (10) according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the rescue platform (10) comprises a frame (60) attached to the frame part (20) for protecting a patient (81) in the load space (22) in the event of the ATV (100) overturning, wherein the frame (60) has an opening (61) at the seat (70) enabling a caregiver (83) traveling on the seat (70) to escape from the rescue platform (10) in the event of the ATV (100) overturning. 5. An ATV (100) comprising a rescue platform (10) according to any one of claims 1 to 4 attached to the platform (110).

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Claims (5)

PROTECTION REQUIREMENTS 1. Rescue platform (10) for an all-terrain vehicle (100), which rescue platform (10) is arranged to be attached to the flatbed (110) of the all-terrain vehicle (100), which rescue platform (10) comprises - a frame part (20), which comprises a substantially horizontal loading space (22) for loading carriers (50) to be attached in the same direction as a plane formed by the flatbed (110) of the all-terrain vehicle (100), which loading space (22) is at least partially surrounded by an edge (26), and - a stretcher (50) arranged to receive a patient (81), characterised in that the rescue platform (10) comprises a seat (70) for host personnel (83) arranged in the loading space (22), which seat (70) is attached to the front part (23) of the frame part (20) next to the carriers (50), and which said edge (26) includes an opening (28) at the seat (70). 2. Rescue platform (10) according to protection claim 1, characterized in that the seat (70) is arranged to be movable in the load space (22) between a first and a second functional position, such that in the first functional position the seat (70) is arranged to be substantially directed forwards and in the second functional position S the seat (70) is arranged to be substantially directed rearwards, which = seat (70) is arranged to be rotated approximately 180 degrees between the functional positions, and which seat (70) comprises a backrest = (71), which in the second functional position is arranged substantially - on the plane of said edge (26) which closes the opening (28) present in the edge (26) = 30. > 3. Rescue platform (10) according to protection claim 2, characterized in that the load space (22) includes an empty space (24), which is intended to receive a second patient (82), so that the rescue platform (10) in the second functional position is arranged to receive a second patient (82) partly above said seat (70). 4. Rescue platform (10) according to any one of claims 1-3, characterized in that the rescue platform (10) includes a frame (60) attached to the body part (20) to protect a patient (81) present in the cargo space (22) in a situation when the all-terrain vehicle (100) overturns, where there is an opening (61) in the frame (60) at the seat (70) which enables the healthcare personnel (83) transported on the seat (70) to escape from the rescue platform (10) in a situation when the all-terrain vehicle (100) overturns. 5. All-terrain vehicle (100), which includes a rescue platform (10) attached to the bed (110) according to any of the protection claims 1 - 4. LO N O N O N I a a oO O 0 LÖ N O N >