Patent classifications
E01F13/06
ATM SECURITY APPARATUS AND METHOD OF USE
A security device or apparatus for use with an ATM includes a pair of base assemblies selectively connected by a beam assembly. The beam assembly is designed to prevent access to one or more service doors of the ATM. In one version of the device the beam assembly includes a horizontally extending beam with vertically oriented posts extending from the beam. The device allows for the beam of the beam assembly to be moved from a locked position or state to an unlocked position or state. In the locked position access to the one or more service doors of the ATM is restricted or prevented, while in the unlocked position access to the one or more service doors of the ATM is permitted.
BARRIER GATE ARM WITH RECESSED LIGHT HOUSING
A vehicle barrier gate arm is pivotable between an upward and downward position. The gate arm has an exterior wall and one or more recessed light housings within visor channels. Each light housing may contain a light system such as an LED light strip or a light rope. The light housing is positioned at the inward end of a visor channel. The visor channel is defined by two opposing, parallel visor channel walls extending inward from the exterior wall. Each visor channel wall has a retaining fin extending perpendicularly from the visor channel wall into the visor channel, thereby forming an aperture in the light housing. The light housing is situated behind the retaining fins. The retaining fins and the visor channel walls form crooks within the upper and lower corners of the visor channels. The visor channels and the crooks shade the light housing and create dark regions of the channels. The shaded visor channels provide a stronger contrast between illuminated and non-illuminated LED lights strips, allowing an observer to better determine whether the LED lights strips, which often act as signals, are activated or are not activated.
BARRIER GATE ARM WITH RECESSED LIGHT HOUSING
A vehicle barrier gate arm is pivotable between an upward and downward position. The gate arm has an exterior wall and one or more recessed light housings within visor channels. Each light housing may contain a light system such as an LED light strip or a light rope. The light housing is positioned at the inward end of a visor channel. The visor channel is defined by two opposing, parallel visor channel walls extending inward from the exterior wall. Each visor channel wall has a retaining fin extending perpendicularly from the visor channel wall into the visor channel, thereby forming an aperture in the light housing. The light housing is situated behind the retaining fins. The retaining fins and the visor channel walls form crooks within the upper and lower corners of the visor channels. The visor channels and the crooks shade the light housing and create dark regions of the channels. The shaded visor channels provide a stronger contrast between illuminated and non-illuminated LED lights strips, allowing an observer to better determine whether the LED lights strips, which often act as signals, are activated or are not activated.
Dual arm fortified barrier assembly
A dual arm barrier assembly comprising spaced-apart stanchions and a pair of barrier arms pivotally connected to a first stanchion for movement between closed and open positions. The barrier arms have distal end portions immediately adjacent to and out of engagement with the second stanchion when in the closed position during normal operation and when the vehicle is out of engagement with the barrier arms. The first barrier arm in the closed position is at a height corresponding to vehicle's windshield, and the second barrier arm in the closed position is below the first barrier arm and is at a height corresponding approximately to the vehicle's body or frame. The second stanchion engages the barrier arms only when the vehicle presses against barrier arms, thereby securely retaining the barrier arms in the closed position.
Dual arm fortified barrier assembly
A dual arm barrier assembly comprising spaced-apart stanchions and a pair of barrier arms pivotally connected to a first stanchion for movement between closed and open positions. The barrier arms have distal end portions immediately adjacent to and out of engagement with the second stanchion when in the closed position during normal operation and when the vehicle is out of engagement with the barrier arms. The first barrier arm in the closed position is at a height corresponding to vehicle's windshield, and the second barrier arm in the closed position is below the first barrier arm and is at a height corresponding approximately to the vehicle's body or frame. The second stanchion engages the barrier arms only when the vehicle presses against barrier arms, thereby securely retaining the barrier arms in the closed position.
Vertically folding barrier gate arm having a multi-articulated compound hinge
A vertically folding barrier gate arm has a proximal first segment and a distal second segment connected by a pivot hinge allowing them to fold. An extension set pivotally affixed to an outer offset bracket on the housing for the motor of the gate arm is connected to an outer offset bracket on the distal gate arm segment by a multi-articulated compound hinge formed by a plurality of links attached to each other by hinges providing a constrained range of rotation relative to each other. The gate arm translates from a fully extended position where the proximal and distal gate arm segments are parallel and co-linear along a horizontal longitudinal axis, to a vertically folded position where the proximal and distal gate arm segments lie substantially against each other within the plane of rotation of the first segment.
ACCESS-DENIAL DEVICE
Access-denial device (D) comprising at least one block with an access-denial function (1), preferably two access-denial blocks (1A, 1B), and a longitudinal element (2) which is intended, in the use position of the device, to connect the at least one access-denial block to another access-denial block or another attachment structure, and which is arranged at a distance to block a passage, the at least one access-denial block (1) comprising receiving means for mounting the longitudinal element (2) relative to the block, characterized in that the longitudinal element (2) forms a rigid access-denial element and in that the device comprises locking means (4) for locking the longitudinal access-denial element (2) in position.
ACCESS-DENIAL DEVICE
Access-denial device (D) comprising at least one block with an access-denial function (1), preferably two access-denial blocks (1A, 1B), and a longitudinal element (2) which is intended, in the use position of the device, to connect the at least one access-denial block to another access-denial block or another attachment structure, and which is arranged at a distance to block a passage, the at least one access-denial block (1) comprising receiving means for mounting the longitudinal element (2) relative to the block, characterized in that the longitudinal element (2) forms a rigid access-denial element and in that the device comprises locking means (4) for locking the longitudinal access-denial element (2) in position.
System for Moving a Barrier with Warning Devices Thereon
A system for moving a barrier protecting a restricted area. A stationary linear induction motor moves the barrier by applying a magnetic field from the linear induction motor to a reaction fin attached to the barrier. The reaction fin has a groove on each side, which is engaged with guide members to guide the barrier. Holes are evenly spaced along the length of the reaction fin. Magnetic sensors sense the holes during movement of the barrier to determine the speed, position and direction of the barrier. Current flows in the reaction fin melt ice in cold weather environments. The system is operated by a main control logic that receives input data from the electronic sensors and controls the linear induction motor, heater and locking mechanism. An inductive connection charges a storage device mounted on the barrier, which storage device powers warning signals on the barrier.
System for Moving a Barrier with Warning Devices Thereon
A system for moving a barrier protecting a restricted area. A stationary linear induction motor moves the barrier by applying a magnetic field from the linear induction motor to a reaction fin attached to the barrier. The reaction fin has a groove on each side, which is engaged with guide members to guide the barrier. Holes are evenly spaced along the length of the reaction fin. Magnetic sensors sense the holes during movement of the barrier to determine the speed, position and direction of the barrier. Current flows in the reaction fin melt ice in cold weather environments. The system is operated by a main control logic that receives input data from the electronic sensors and controls the linear induction motor, heater and locking mechanism. An inductive connection charges a storage device mounted on the barrier, which storage device powers warning signals on the barrier.