ES2768695T3 - Protective suit - Google Patents

Abstract

Protective suit (2), in particular protective suit against fire or chemical products, comprising: a trunk section (4), which in the upper zone forms a shoulder section (6), in which two sleeves (8), a hood (10) provided or placed over the trunk section (4), and a fastening device arranged in an area of the head side (18) of the protective suit (2) and formed by a camera holding device (20), in which an electronic device in the form of a digital camera is received; characterized in that the camera holding device (20) is arranged on an inner side (24) of the hood (10) in a visor (12) or visor frame.

Description

DESCRIPTION

Protective suit

The invention relates to a protective suit, such as in particular a protective suit against fire or chemical products, according to the preamble of claim 1. This protective suit has a trunk section, which in the upper area forms a section of shoulders, in which two sleeves extend apart. In addition, the protective suit has a hood provided or attachable above the trunk section and a holding device for the permanent and temporary fixing of an electronic device. In this regard, the fastening device is formed by a camera fastening device, which is arranged in a head-side area of the protective suit. This head-side area is made up in this respect of a hood, the trunk section, as in particular an upper area of the trunk section, including the shoulder section, and / or a respective arm section of the sleeves. In this way, the recording of images intended for transmission can be carried out by means of a digital camera, which is attached to an area of the protective suit, which allows especially good observation in the work or operation area of the wearer of the suit of protection. Thanks to the provision of a special camera holding device, it can be adapted in this respect to the shape and size of a respective particularly suitable camera shape, such as for receiving a special digital action camera or other camera digital, which is particularly suitable for real-time transmission of individual images and / or movies. Furthermore, the camera holding device is arranged in this area in an area of the protective suit, which is exposed to relatively uniform and slow movements in the case of habitual movements of the wearer of the protective suit. In this way it is possible to record qualitatively high-value images and in particular wobble-free images by means of the camera received in the camera holding device.

As an alternative or additionally to the provision of information and a possibility of communication, in many application cases there is a need for an image transmission of the respective workplace / operation of the wearer of the protective suit, in particular in real time, to another person, such as an operations manager. The transmission of such images by means of an electronic device housed in the receptacle mentioned in the forearm section is in this case relatively complicated and allows only a very limited quality of the images to be transmitted.

GB 2 251 780 A shows a helmet from a fire protection suit with a sun visor recessed into it. Spaced laterally from the visor, a receptacle is also integrated into the helmet, in which a cylindrical camera is fixed and is oriented parallel to a direction of observation predetermined by the visor.

Document US 2005/0167590 A1 describes a protective hood of a protective garment in which a flip-up visor is provided. In this regard, a camera holding device is provided laterally to the visor, in which a camera oriented parallel to the direction of observation of the user is received.

WO 2011/092553 A1 shows only a jacket with an integrated camera.

DE 102010022786 A1 describes a protective suit with a hood and a built-in visor, where a lighting device is arranged inside the hood, by means of which a working area of the suit wearer can be illuminated.

Documents CN 203 139440 U, US 2004/119816 A1 and DE 102012 110286 A1 respectively show a protective helmet, on whose upper side the camera is fixed.

EP 0691 559 A1 shows a protective helmet for a firefighter's suit. This presents a camera receptacle laterally spaced from a visor. In this a camera oriented in parallel to the user's direction of observation is received.

The aim of the invention is to avoid the disadvantages mentioned in a protective suit and to enable a comfortable and qualitatively high value transmission of images.

This objective is achieved by a protective suit with the features of claim 1. In this regard, the camera fastening device is arranged on an inner side of the hood in a visor or visor frame and is adjacent to the visor. In this way, the camera itself is arranged inside the protective suit and, therefore, can be protected against external stresses, for example, by heat or chemical substances.

In a particularly advantageous embodiment, the camera holding device is provided in a rigid area of the visor or visor frame. In this way, the camera to be received in the camera holding device can be mounted particularly stable in position in the protective suit, whereby the quality of the images recorded by the camera can be increased, in particular also during movement of the protective suit wearer.

Furthermore, it is favorable for the camera holding device to have a loop-shaped receptacle, which enables particularly inexpensive manufacture of the camera holding device. In this regard, in the case of a corresponding deformability of the loop-shaped receptacle, chambers with differently shaped housings can also be received, such as chambers or chamber parts that are essentially rectangular or cylindrical. Advantageously, the loop-shaped receptacle is formed in this respect by means of two connecting pieces that can be connected to each other, which allows easy fixing or removal of the chamber in question. Furthermore, in this regard it is favorable when the closure pieces are formed by two velcro closure pieces, whereby the loop-shaped receptacle can respectively be fitted to differently sized camera housings. In another advantageous embodiment, the loop-shaped receptacle is formed of a flexible material placed in the form of a sleeve. In this way, the camera in question can only be inserted into the camera-shaped clamping device for immobilization in the protective suit. Furthermore, it is favorable that the loop-shaped receptacle is at least partially resiliently configured. In this way, a chamber with a size-adapted housing to the socket-shaped receptacle can be held particularly securely in the chamber holding device due to the configuration of elastic recovery forces. Advantageously, a transparent protective cover is provided in the loop-shaped receptacle. In this way image recording by the camera is possible through the transparent protective cover, whereby in particular a camera lens received in the camera holding device can be protected against external stresses. Furthermore, it is favorable that the loop-shaped receptacle extends essentially transversely to a surface of a visor provided on the hood. In this way, for example, the usual bar-shaped cameras on the market, which are exposed to light coaxially to the main extension of their casing, can be fixed in a particularly stable way in the observation direction of the wearer of the suit protection. Alternatively, it is favorable if the loop-shaped receptacle extends essentially parallel to the surface of the visor. In this way, for example, the usual bar-shaped cameras on the market, which are exposed to light transversely to the main extension of their casing, can be fixed in a particularly stable way in the observation direction of the wearer of the suit protection. Furthermore, it is favorable that in addition to the camera clamping device another clamping device is provided for a data exchange device connectable to a camera receivable in the camera clamping device. In this regard, the data exchange device can be formed, for example, by a laptop or a smartphone, and can be connected to the camera via cable or wirelessly. In this way, images recorded by the camera can be processed independently using a separate subject device, making the camera itself easier and more compact. In this regard, advantageously, between the camera holding device and the other holding device, a receiving channel can be provided, in which the wiring between the camera and the data exchange device can be guided undisturbed.

In this case, it is favorable if a sender device is received as the data exchange device in the other holding device. In this way, images made by the camera can also be sent over greater distances to another person. In this regard, it is favorable that the sending device is made up of a smartphone, so that information for the wearer of the protective suit can also be received and reproduced or displayed on the sending device itself.

In an advantageous embodiment, a camera with an essentially socket-shaped housing is received in the camera holding device, whereby an especially simple fixing of the camera to the camera holding device is possible. However, alternatively it is also possible to use cameras with an essentially rectangular or square shape.

In a particularly advantageous embodiment, a camera with an essentially L-shaped housing is received in the camera holding device, which enables a particularly stable and leak-proof fixing of the camera in a receptacle oriented parallel to the surface of the visor. In this regard, it is furthermore particularly advantageous that the camera and the sending device can be connected to each other via a wireless connection, such as in particular a Bluetooth connection.

In a particularly advantageous embodiment of the protective suit, a mobile phone with an integrated camera is received in the camera holding device. In this way, both the camera and the necessary means can be made available for the transmission of images, which is carried out, for example, to an operational address, by means of a single electronic device. Data transmission can be done in this case, for example, through a mobile phone connection, Wi-Fi or Bluetooth. In any case, the wearer of the protective suit can be connected in this way in a particularly simple and quick way with the operational management, to be able to show this online the work area that he sees.

An exemplary embodiment of the invention is shown in the figures. They show:

FIG. 1 shows a view of a protective suit with a camera holding device according to the invention, FIG. 2 shows an enlarged view of a hood of the protective suit according to FIG. 1,

FIG. 3 shows a view of an upper area of the protective suit with different alternative positions not claimed of the camera holding device,

Fig. 4 a view of the hood of the protective suit with a non-claimed alternative embodiment of the camera holding device with a loop-shaped receptacle,

5 is a rear perspective view of the camera holding device according to FIG. 4,

FIG. 6 is a rear perspective view of another alternative, unclaimed embodiment of the camera holding device with a socket-shaped receptacle,

FIG. 7 is a front perspective view of the camera holding device according to FIG. 6,

8 is a rear perspective view of another alternative, unclaimed embodiment of the camera holding device for receiving a camera with an L-shaped housing,

FIG. 9 shows a view of the protective suit with the camera holding device according to FIG. 8,

Fig. 10 a view of the protective suit with an unclaimed alternative embodiment of the camera holding device, and

FIG. 11 shows a view of the protective suit with another unclaimed embodiment of the camera holding device.

Figure 1 shows a protective suit 2 in the form of a protective suit against fire or chemical products. This has a trunk section 4, which in the upper area forms a shoulder section 6, in which two sleeves 8 extend apart. A hood 10 is also provided above the trunk section 4, which is connected fixed with the trunk section 4. Alternatively, the hood 10 can also be configured separately from the trunk section 4, so that it can be removed from it. In any case, the hood 10 has a visor 12, which is connected, for example, through a frame arrangement 14 with the material of the hood.

The hood 10 forms together with the particularly upper zone of the trunk section 4, including the shoulder section 6, and a respective arm section 16 of the sleeves 8 a zone on the head side 18 of the protective suit 2, in which a clamping device in the form of a camera clamping device 20 is provided. The camera clamping device 20 serves in this regard for fixing a digital camera 22, for example in the form of an action camera , by means of which a zone of operation of a wearer of the protective suit 2 can be recorded as a photograph and / or film. In this regard, the camera holding device 20 can alternatively also be adapted to the illustrated embodiment in any other known and appropriate shape of the chamber 22 or a part of it, such as in a rectangular or square, round or cylindrical shape.

In the embodiment of the camera holding device 20 according to figure 1, this is provided by way of example on an inner side 24 of the hood 10 in the frame arrangement 14, as can be deduced in particular from figure 2 In this way, the camera holding device 20 is provided in a rigid area of the protective suit 2, which allows particularly stable accommodation of the camera 22.

As an alternative to this, the camera holding device 20 can also be arranged in a non-claimed embodiment on an outer side 26 of the head-side region 18, such as in particular on the outer side 26 of the cap 10 or the trunk section 4, as shown in figure 3 for different alternative embodiments with dotted lines and dashes.

In the equally non-claimed embodiment according to Figures 4 or 5, the camera holding device 20 is formed by a loop-shaped receptacle 28. The loop-shaped receptacle 28 may be formed in this regard, as shown , by means of two connecting pieces 30 connectable to each other, which are formed for example by velcro closing pieces.

As an alternative to this, the loop-shaped receptacle 28 in a non-claimed embodiment may also be formed of a flexible material 32, which is placed in the form of a cap in the head-side area 18 of the protective suit 2, according to For example, this is shown in FIG. 6. In this regard, the flexible material 32 can have, in particular, elastic material properties, so that it expands during the introduction of the chamber 20 and keeps it in position securely by the forces of elastic recovery.

As shown in FIG. 7 in a non-claimed embodiment, the loop-shaped receptacle 28 may be configured closed in this regard at least at one end 34 on the visor side, in order to protect the camera 22 received here from external solicitations. For this purpose, a transparent protective cover 36 can be provided at the end of the visor side 34, which is formed for example by a transparent plastic sheet.

In the embodiments according to Figures 4 to 7, the chamber 22 has, by way of example, an oblong socket-shaped housing 38 and is exposed to light in the partial extension direction of this housing 38. Correspondingly, the respective receptacle 28 in the form of a loop is oriented transversely to a surface 40 of the visor 12.

As an alternative to this, the housing 38 of the camera 22 can be configured, for example, in the form of an L in an unclaimed embodiment, where a lens 42 is oriented in this case perpendicular to the main extension direction H of the housing 38 , as shown in FIG. 8. To immobilize in this case also the camera 22 in the protective suit 2, so that its lens 42 is oriented essentially in the direction of observation RB of the wearer of the protective suit through the visor 12, the loop-shaped receptacle 28 is oriented here parallel to the surface 40 of the visor 12.

As shown in FIG. 9, in addition to the camera clamping device 20 reproduced in a non-claimed embodiment, another clamping device 44 can also be provided, which is used to receive a data exchange device 46. This device Data exchange 46 can receive in this regard, for example, the data files of the camera 22 for further processing. This further processing may consist in this respect, for example, in storing the data files and / or in sending the data files to other people, such as an operations manager. For this purpose, the data exchange device 46 may be formed, for example, by a smartphone.

In order to enable good access to the data exchange device 46 in this regard, it can be arranged, for example, on an outer side 26 of one of the sleeves 8. The connection between the camera 22 and the data exchange device 46 is in this respect, for example, it can be carried out by means of a wiring 48. In order to be able to receive it in this respect free of disturbances in the protective suit 2, in this regard, on its inner side 24, a reception channel 50 can be provided the one laying the wiring 48 at least in sections.

As an alternative to this, the data exchange between the camera 22 and the data exchange device 46 can also be carried out by means of a wireless connection, such as Bluetooth.

In another alternative embodiment also not claimed according to figure 10 of the protective suit 2, the camera holding device 20 has an outer surface 52 in a torso section 58 of the head-side area 18 or is essentially formed by this outer pocket 52. The outer pocket 52 serves in this regard for the reception of an electronic device in the form of a mobile phone 60, such as in particular a smartphone, in which the camera 22 is integrated. To do this in the outer pocket 52 an inlet opening 54 is provided, which can be closed in a liquid-tight manner by means of sealing agents 56. In this regard, the sealing agents 56 may be formed, for example, by a sealed zipper.

The sealing agents 56 can also be configured, in addition, so that as a whole they make possible a tight seal against aerosols, particles and gases of the inlet opening 54 or of the outer pocket 52. For this, the sealing agents 56 can have, for example, For example, an additional chemically resistant adhesive tape, which is placed on the outer side (not shown).

The outer pocket 52 is formed, for example, of a flat material placed in the torso section 58, such as in particular a transparent plastic material. In this way, the respective working area of the wearer of the protective suit 2 can be recorded through the flat material of the outer pocket 52 by means of the integrated camera 22 of the mobile phone 60. The recordings generated in this case can be sent to In this regard, by means of the mobile phone 60 without problems to another electronic device, such as another mobile phone. In this way, for example, an operations manager can view online the images recorded at the workplace of the protective suit wearer, to supervise for example their operation and / or coordinate it with other operating forces.

In another alternative embodiment also not claimed according to figure 11 of the protective suit 2, the camera holding device 20 has an inner surface 62 in the torso section 58 of the head side area 18 or is essentially formed by this inner pocket 62. The inner pocket 62 serves in this respect for receiving mobile phone 60, in which the camera 22 is integrated. In this regard, the inner pocket 62 is arranged on an inner side 64 of a recessed window 66 in the suit material. The window 66 may in this case be formed, for example, of a transparent sheet material, which is sewn, for example, peripherally with the remaining suit material of the trunk section 4 and is further sealed.

In this way, the respective working area of the wearer of the protective suit 2 can be engraved through the window 66 via the integrated camera 22 of the mobile phone 60. The recordings generated can also be seamlessly sent here via the mobile phone 60 to another electronic device, such as another mobile phone. Simultaneously, the mobile phone 60 is received protected in this respect inside the protective suit 2.

Claims (10)

1. Protective suit (2), in particular fire or chemical protection suit, comprising: a trunk section (4), which in the upper area forms a shoulder section (6), in which they extend moving two sleeves away (8), a hood (10) provided or attachable above the trunk section (4), and a holding device arranged in a head-side area (18) of the protective suit (2) and formed by a camera holding device (20), in which an electronic device in the form of a digital camera is received; characterized in that the camera holding device (20) is arranged on an inner side (24) of the hood (10) in a visor (12) or visor frame. Protective suit according to claim 1, characterized in that the camera holding device (20) is provided in a rigid area of the visor (12) or the visor frame. Protective suit according to claim 2, characterized in that the rigid area is formed by a frame arrangement (14), through which the visor (12) is connected with a material of the hood (10). Protective suit according to any of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the camera holding device (20) has a loop-shaped receptacle (28). Protective suit according to claim 4, characterized in that the loop-shaped receptacle (28) is made up of two interlocking closure pieces (30). Protective suit according to any of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that, in addition to the camera holding device (20), another holding device (44) is provided for a data exchange device (46) connectable with a camera ( 22) Receivable in the camera holding device (20). Protective suit according to claim 6, characterized in that the data exchange device (46) is made up of a smartphone. Protective suit according to any of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that a camera (22) is received in the camera holding device (20), which has a housing (38) essentially in the form of a cap. Protective suit according to any of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that a camera (22) is received in the camera holding device (20), which has an essentially L-shaped casing. Protective suit according to any of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that a mobile phone with an integrated camera is received in the camera holding device.