DEVICES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS FOR TRANSPORTING A RESCUE BASKET
A rescue device includes a support plate connected to a rescue basket. The support plate includes one or more alignment slots. One or more alignment tabs on a weight transfer member of a frame are inserted into the alignment slots to align the support plate on the frame. An extension member connected to the frame moves a set of handles away from the frame to accommodate the rescue basket. A wheel on the frame is driven by a motor to facilitate the rescue of individuals.
1 . A rescue device, comprising:
a single wheel configured to contact the ground;
a motor configured to rotate the single wheel;
a frame connected to the single wheel, the frame including a weight transfer member including one or more alignment tabs;
a support plate including one or more slots configured to align with the one or more alignment tabs; and
a handle to connected to the frame.
2 . The rescue device of claim 1 , further comprising an extension member connected to the frame between the frame and the handle.
3 . The rescue device of claim 2 , further comprising a brake connected to the wheel, the handle including a brake connected to the brake by a brake line, wherein the brake line has a length that extends across a length of the extension member when the handle is connected to the extension member.
4 . The rescue device of claim 1 , wherein the weight transfer includes a first weight transfer member on a first side of the single wheel and a second weight transfer member on a second side of the single, the first weight transfer member including a first alignment tab and the second weight transfer including a second alignment tab.
5 . The rescue device of claim 1 , wherein the frame includes:
a first gear rotationally fixed to an output shaft of the motor;
a second gear connected to the single wheel with a unidirectional torque transfer device, the second gear and the first gear having a gear ratio greater than 6 to 1; and
a chain between the first gear and the second gear.
6 . The rescue device of claim 5 , wherein the second gear is connected to the unidirectional torque transfer device with at least one force spreader.
7 . A kit for a rescue device, comprising:
a single wheel configured to contact the ground;
a motor configured to rotate the single wheel;
a frame configured to connect to a hub of the single wheel, the frame including:
a weight transfer member; and
a frame handle connection;
a support plate configured to connect to a rescue basket;
one or more mechanical fasteners configured to releasably connect the support plate to the frame at the weight transfer member;
an extension member including an extension frame connection configured to connect to the frame handle connection, the extension member including an extension handle connection; and
a handle configured to connect to the frame handle connection and the extension handle connection.
8 . The kit of claim 7 , wherein the handle includes:
a throttle;
a power cable on the handle, wherein the power cable is electrically connected to the throttle, and wherein the frame handle connection includes a frame plug electrically connected to the motor, the handle plug releasably connecting to the power cable to electrically connect the throttle to the motor.
9 . The kit of claim 8 , further comprising an extension member configured to connect to the handle connection, the extension member including an extension plug that releasably connects to the power cable and the frame including a frame plug, the frame plug being selectively connected to an extension power cable such that when the extension power cable is plugged into the frame plug and the power cable is plugged into the extension plug, the throttle is electrically connected to the motor.
10 . The kit of claim 7 , wherein the one or more mechanical fasteners include a ball-lock pin extended through the support plate and into the weight transfer member.
11 . The kit of claim 7 , wherein the extension member includes an extension support plate, the extension support plate supporting the rescue basket.
12 . The kit of claim 7 , wherein the rescue basket is connected to the support plate with a ratcheting strap.
13 . The kit of claim 7 , wherein the rescue basket is configured to connect to the handle with a ratcheting strap.
14 . The rescue device of claim 7 , wherein the weight transfer member includes one or more receivers to receive the one or more mechanical fasteners.
15 . A method for transporting a rescue basket, comprising:
connecting the rescue basket to a support plate;
aligning the support plate with a frame rotatably attached to a wheel;
connecting the support plate to the frame;
balancing the support plate and the rescue basket over the wheel;
engaging an electric motor to rotate the wheel; and
moving the support plate and the rescue basket by rotating the wheel with the motor.
16 . The method of claim 15 , wherein connecting the support plate to the frame includes connecting the support plate to the frame with a mechanical fastener.
17 . The method of claim 15 , wherein connecting the rescue basket to the support plate includes connecting the rescue basket to the support plate with a ratcheting strap.
18 . The method of claim 15 , wherein connecting the support plate to a frame includes connecting the rescue basket to a handle on the frame.
19 . The method of claim 15 , further comprising resisting rotating of the wheel using a disc brake.
20 . The method of claim 15 , wherein aligning the support plate with the frame includes longitudinally and laterally securing the support plate to the frame.