Abstract
Arrangement of at least one primary limiting element and at least one secondary limiting element for a sluice system, in particular in the access area of an event site, where the primary limiting element includes a dimensionally stable primary guide element extending longitudinally in the access direction and/or the secondary limiting element includes a dimensionally stable secondary guide element extending longitudinally in the access direction, where at least the primary limiting element is reversibly transferable between an operating state and a stowed state, where in the operating state a passage extending in the access direction is formed between the primary limiting element and the secondary limiting element, and where for widening the passage in the stowed state at least the primary limiting element, in particular the entire primary limiting element, is stowed.
Claims
1. Arrangement of at least one primary limiting element and at least one secondary limiting element for a sluice system, in the access area of an event site, wherein the primary limiting element comprises a dimensionally stable primary guide element extending longitudinally in an access direction and/or the secondary limiting element comprises a dimensionally stable secondary guide element extending longitudinally in the access direction, wherein at least the primary limiting element is reversibly transferable between an operating state and a stowed state, wherein in the operating state a passage extending in the access direction is formed between the primary limiting element and the secondary limiting element, and wherein for widening the passage in the stowed state at least the primary limiting element, in particular the entire primary limiting element, is stowed.
2. Arrangement according to claim 1, wherein the primary and/or secondary limiting element comprises a quick release mechanism for releasing the primary and/or secondary limiting element from a fastening element to which the primary and/or secondary limiting element is fastened in the operating state.
3. Arrangement according to claim 1, wherein in the stowed state the primary or secondary limiting element is suspended from the secondary or primary limiting element, respectively, or at least the primary limiting element is retracted in the floor.
4. Arrangement according to claim 1, wherein the primary limiting element and/or the secondary limiting element comprises a functional element, comprising at least one of a storage space, a folding chair element and/or a garbage bag fastening, which is transferable between a state of use and a state of non-use and/or the functional element is connected to the primary limiting element and/or the secondary limiting element at least in the operating state.
5. Arrangement according to claim 1, wherein the primary or secondary limiting element is dimensioned larger, such that the primary or secondary limiting element can be plugged onto the secondary or primary limiting element.
6. Arrangement according to claim 1, wherein, in the stowed state, the primary guide element and the secondary guide element (12) interact in a form-fitting manner in a direction running parallel and/or transverse to the access direction.
7. Arrangement according to claim 1, wherein the primary limiting element has a recess, in the form of a longitudinally extending groove, in the primary guide element, wherein, in the stowed state, the secondary guide element of the secondary limiting element (20) engages in the recess or the secondary guide element of the secondary limiting element reaches through the recess.
8. Arrangement according to claim 1, wherein the arrangement comprises a floor-side frame element, the frame element comprising a first strut and a second strut extending parallel to the first strut, wherein the secondary limiting element is integrally connected to the first strut and the primary limiting element is detachably attachable to the second strut.
9. Arrangement according to claim 1, wherein the arrangement comprises at least one folding mechanism by means of which the primary limiting element and/or secondary limiting element (20) is retractable, in particular is retractable in the floor.
10. Arrangement according to claim 1 configured for an access area of an event site.
11. Primary limiting element and/or secondary limiting element for an arrangement according to claim 1.
Description
[0031] It shows:
[0032] FIG. 1: an arrangement for a sluice system according to a first preferred embodiment of the present invention,
[0033] FIG. 2: an arrangement for a sluice system according to a second preferred embodiment of the present invention,
[0034] FIGS. 3 and 4: a sluice system of arrangements according to a third preferred embodiment of the present invention,
[0035] FIG. 5: an arrangement for a sluice system according to a fourth preferred embodiment of the present invention,
[0036] FIG. 6: a side view of the arrangement for the sluice system according to the fourth preferred embodiment of the present invention,
[0037] FIG. 7: an arrangement for a sluice system according to a fifth preferred embodiment of the present invention, and
[0038] FIG. 8: the arrangement for the sluice system according to the fifth preferred embodiment of the present invention in a side view.
[0039] FIG. 1 shows an arrangement 1 for a sluice system or a lock system according to a first preferred embodiment of the present invention. In the embodiment shown in FIG. 1, the upper half of an arrangement 1 is shown in a side view, in particular a side view in the direction of an access direction Z, and the lower half shows a top view of the arrangement 1. In particular, such an arrangement 1 is located in a sluice system or a separation system, respectively, which is found in the access area of an event site. Such a sluice system serves in particular to individually control visitors who want to enter an inner area of the event site from an outer area. The arrangement 1 of a primary limiting element 10 and a secondary limiting element 20 thereby forms a passage 5 through which each visitor must pass before gaining access to the event site. Preferably, security personnel or stewards are positioned at the primary limiting element 10 and/or secondary limiting element 20 to control the individual visitors, e.g. with regard to an access authorization, such as a ticket, or with regard to objects that are not desired or permitted on the event premises. In particular, several passages 5 are arranged next to each other in a direction running perpendicular to an access direction Z.
[0040] It is further provided that the primary limiting element 10 encloses a dimensionally stable primary guide element 11 extending longitudinally in the access direction Z and/or that the secondary limiting element 20 encloses a dimensionally stable secondary guide element 21 extending longitudinally in the access direction Z. The primary guide element 11 and the secondary guide element 21 preferably extend parallel to one another. The primary guide elements 11 and secondary guide elements 21, which preferably extend parallel to one another, each laterally limit or delimit the passage 5, which extends longitudinally along the access direction Z. In particular, it is provided that the primary limiting element 10 and the secondary limiting element 20 are arranged in an operating state in such a way that the passage 5 formed between the primary limiting element 10 and the secondary limiting element 20 has a first width B1.
[0041] For the easiest possible control, it is desirable to implement a comparatively small first width B1 for the passage 5 in the operating state in order to prevent people from pushing past the security personnel. However, the minimum width of the passage 5 is usually limited by safety regulations, since the passage must be designed to be sufficiently wide, for example for an escape situation, to allow people to leave the event area safely via the passage 5. In order to be able to provide a sufficient passage width for the escape situation, it is provided that the primary limiting element 10 can be converted into a stowed state. This makes it possible to form a second width B2, dimensioned perpendicularly to the direction of access Z, for the passage, which is greater than the first width B1 and is essentially defined by a distance between two secondary limiting elements 20. For this purpose, it is provided in particular that the primary limiting element 10 can be detached from an anchoring, in particular an anchoring to the floor 9, or from a fastening element. In this embodiment, the arrangement 1 of FIG. 1 comprises a frame element 30, to which two secondary limiting elements 20 are attached in addition to the primary limiting element 10 in the operating state. In particular, it is provided that the primary limiting element 10 is arranged centrally between the two secondary limiting elements 20 in a direction extending transversely to the access direction Z. Furthermore, it is preferably provided that the secondary limiting elements 20 are integrally formed with the frame element 30, while the primary fastening element 10 is detachably mounted to a fastening element on the frame element 30. The frame element 30 comprises, for example, a first strut 31, a second strut 32 and a third strut 33, which are preferably connected to one another via two cross struts 34 extending parallel to one another. In particular, it is provided that the first strut 31, the second strut 32 and the third strut 33 extend parallel to each other, preferably along the access direction Z. Furthermore, for the embodiment example shown in FIG. 1, it is provided that the primary limiting element 10 can be detached from the corresponding fastening element on the frame via a quick-release mechanism for transfer to the stowed state and can then be fitted onto one of the secondary fastening elements 20. For this purpose, the primary fastening element 10, in particular the primary guide element 11, is longer in the access direction Z than the secondary limiting element 20, in particular the secondary guide element 21. Preferably, it is provided that the primary fastening element 10 has posts which preferably project perpendicularly from the primary guide element 11, so that the primary limiting element 11 forms a U-shaped bracket-like or railing-like element. The same applies to the secondary fastening elements 20. In this context, it is provided in particular that the primary limiting element 11 has in particular an inner length IL between the posts equal to or greater than an outer length AL between the posts of the secondary fastening element AL. An outer length AL differs from an inner length IL in that the outer length AL is dimensioned on outer side surfaces of the posts as seen in the access direction Z and the inner length IL is dimensioned on inner side surfaces of the posts as seen in the access direction Z. In this way, it is possible that the outer length AL is longer than the inner length IL. Thus, it is possible that in the stowed state the posts of the secondary limiting element 20 are arranged between the posts of the primary limiting element 10, wherein the posts of the primary limiting element 10 and the secondary limiting element 20 are arranged in alignment with each other. Preferably, the inner length IL of the primary limiting element 10 and the outer length AL of the secondary limiting element are designed in such a way that the primary limiting element 10 is arranged on the secondary limiting element 20 in a snug fit and or with clearance adjustment in the stowed state.
[0042] In another embodiment not shown, two functional elements 40 are provided outside the two secondary limiting elements 20 in the sluice system shown in FIG. 1. In this case, the two functional elements 40 are each adjacent to one of the two secondary limiting elements 20. In other words, two passages 5 are separated from each other by the primary limiting element 10. In each case, the two passages 5 are delimited outwardly by the secondary limiting elements 20 and the two functional elements 40. The functional elements 40 are each solid bodies that can reduce a back pressure in front of the sluice formed by the arrangement 1 (i.e. in a waiting area).
[0043] FIG. 2 shows an arrangement 1 according to a second preferred embodiment of the present invention. The upper half of FIG. 2 shows a side view of an arrangement 1, the direction of view of which is transverse to the direction of access Z, and the lower half shows a top view of the arrangement 1. In contrast to the example in FIG. 1, it is preferably provided that the frame element 30 here has only a first strut 31 and a second strut 32, which are connected to one another via two cross struts 34. Furthermore, it is provided that the secondary guide element 21 has a profiling on its side facing away from the floor 9, which profiling preferably interacts in a form-fitting manner with a profiling on an underside of the primary guide element 21 facing the floor 9 in the stowed state, in particular in a form-fitting manner in a direction extending transversely to the access direction Z. In this way, the stability of the assembled system of primary limiting element 10 and secondary limiting element 20 can be supported in an advantageous manner. Furthermore, it is provided that the primary limiting element 10 comprises foot elements 22, which are arranged at the ends of the posts facing the floor 9. Thereby, the foot elements 22 are formed protruding in the same direction on the post. Preferably, the foot elements 22 extend along the access direction Z.
[0044] FIGS. 3 and 4 show a sluice system or a separating system, wherein the sluice system is formed by two arrangements 1 which are arranged next to each other in a direction running transversely to the access direction Z. In particular, it is intended that the respective arrangements 1 are designed in such a way that two primary limiting elements 10 are arranged between the two secondary limiting elements 20. In particular, it is provided that here the respective arrangements 1 are designed in such a way that two primary limiting elements 10 are arranged between the two secondary limiting elements 20. In the selected representation of the FIG. 3 it concerns a side view with a view direction along the access direction Z. Further it is provided that the passages 5 are formed in each case between the primary limiting element 10 and the secondary limiting element 20. In particular, a functional element 40 is provided in the area between the two primary limiting elements 10. The functional element 40 is, for example, a storage space 43 and/or a trash bag attachment to which a trash bag 41 can be attached. Thus, a check-in device is realized between the primary limiting elements 10, which assists a steward in his control of visitors. For example, the storage space 43 allows persons to be checked to place their bag and/or for positioning secured objects. The trash bags can also be used to immediately dispose of beverage bottles or empties, for example, which are not permitted on the event site.
[0045] FIG. 4 shows another top view of the sluice system from FIG. 3, and it can be seen that the storage space 43 and the trash bag 41 are arranged between the primary limiting elements 10. In this connection, it is preferably provided that, for example, a garbage bag fastening can be detachably mounted on the primary guide elements 11 of the primary limiting elements 10, for example, can be clipped on. The same applies to the storage space 43. Thus, for transferring the primary limiting elements 10 into the stowed state, the trash bag 41 or trash bag fastening and the stowage space 43 can be easily removed in order to subsequently slip the primary limiting element 10 onto the secondary limiting element 20. In an alternative and/or complementary embodiment, it is preferably provided that the functional element 40, for example the storage space 43 or the trash bag attachment is configured for mounting a trash bag 41 on the primary limiting element 10. In particular, it is provided that the primary limiting element 10 is then revisibly transferable between a use state and a non-use state, for example, the storage space 43 can be mounted on the primary limiting element 10 or on the secondary limiting element 20 in such a way that it can be pivoted or the primary limiting element 10 or the secondary limiting element 20 in such a way that it can be pivoted or folded for transfer to the state of non-use, so that the storage surface 43 can be easily folded down or up for transfer to the state of non-use, wherein the storage surface 43 in a state of non-use runs parallel to a plane along which the primary guide element 21 and the posts of the primary limiting element 21 extend. In particular, it is envisaged that by stringing together frame elements 30 such as those shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, for example, into the sluice system in the assembled state, two secondary limiting elements 20 are arranged side by side or adjacent to each other in a direction transverse to the direction of access Z.
[0046] FIG. 5 shows an arrangement 1 according to a fourth preferred embodiment of the present invention. In FIG. 5, the upper half shows an arrangement 1 in a side view, in particular a side view in the direction of view of an access direction Z, and the lower half shows a top view of the arrangement 1. In the embodiment shown in FIG. 5, the primary limiting element 10 and the guide element 11 can be transferred laterally into the stowed state by a translational movement. The base of the limiting element 10 is connected, preferably rigidly connected, to a supporting element 13, in particular a supporting plate. The supporting element 13 can slide on bearings 14 in and/or on a guide 15. The supporting element 13 lies in and/or on the guide 15 in such a way that it is substantially level with the floor structure of the sluice formed by the arrangement. While it lies open in the guide 15 on the left as viewed in the direction of access, it is received in a pocket 16 in the floor structure on the right. Thereby, the pocket 16 at least partially surrounds the supporting element 13. When the limiting element 10 is now moved into the stowed state, the supporting element 13 also slides in and/or on the guide 15 under the secondary limiting element 20, and at the same time the supporting element 13, which is accommodated in the pocket 16 on the right in the operating state, now moves into the left-hand lock area in the stowed state. This ensures that the guide 15 is always closed or covered and does not represent an obstacle or a tripping hazard for pedestrians. Furthermore, it can thus be prevented that objects, impurities or the like get into the guide and thus block and/or damage it. Furthermore, the guide 15 is not open in any state (i.e., neither in the operating state nor in the escape state), so that persons passing through the sluice cannot trip over it. Arrows in FIG. 5 indicate the direction of movement from the operating state to the stowed state.
[0047] In FIG. 6, a section along the access direction of the embodiment shown in FIG. 5 is shown in the upper part of the figure. The sluice formed from arrangement 1 has ramps 45 on both sides in the access direction Z, which connect a raised floor area in the central region of the sluice to the surrounding ground level, so that persons can easily enter the sluice without having to climb a large step. Thus, further installation space is created in the floor area of the sluice formed by the arrangement 1. In the sectional view shown in FIG. 6, the supporting element 13 has a substantially rectangular shape so that it almost completely fills the guide 15 in the access direction. Further, the support element 13 may form a substantially T-shaped form with the primary limiting element 10, projecting in a flange-like manner from the primary limiting element 10 at the base of the primary limiting element 10 in the access direction. In this regard, the support element 13 is received in the guide 15 such that it is substantially at the same level as the bottom of the sluice formed from the arrangement. The support element 13 may also be integral with the primary limiting element 10. In the lower portion of FIG. 6, an enlarged section of the upper portion of FIG. 5 is shown. In the condition shown in the lower region of FIG. 6, the primary limiting element 10 is in the stowed state (i.e., in the left position in the access direction). It can be seen that the pocket 16 is empty in this case and the left area of the carrying element 13 in the access direction is located under the secondary limiting element 20 and/or under the functional element 40. In this escape state, fleeing persons can run over the pocket 16 and over the carrying element 13. The guide 15 can, for example, be a guide rail and/or a guide profile.
[0048] FIG. 7 shows an arrangement 1 according to a fifth preferred embodiment of the present invention. In the embodiment shown in FIG. 7, an arrangement 1 is shown in the upper half in a side view, in particular in a side view in the direction of an access direction Z, and in the lower half a top view of the arrangement 1 is shown. In the embodiment shown in FIG. 7, the primary limiting element 10 is formed as a telescopic arm and is provided with a folding mechanism at a foot point of the primary limiting element 10. This allows the upper part of the primary limiting element 10 to be lowered together with the guide element 11, and then the lower part of the primary limiting element 10 to be transferred to the stowed state by folding away laterally. The lowering and folding mechanism can be triggered manually or electrically by a corresponding mechanism. In the stowed state, the primary limiting element 10 and the guide element 11 are then accommodated in the floor area of the sluice formed by the arrangement 1, so that persons can pass through the sluice without any problems.
[0049] In FIG. 8, the fifth embodiment is shown in a side view transverse to the access direction Z.
[0050] Embodiments of the present invention may be combined in whole or in part to obtain new embodiments. In other words, individual features of embodiments may be combined with features of other embodiments.
REFERENCE SIGNS
[0051] 1 arrangement [0052] 5 passage [0053] 9 floor [0054] 10 primary limiting element [0055] 11 primary guide element [0056] 13 supporting element [0057] 14 bearing [0058] 15 guide [0059] 16 pocket [0060] 20 secondary limiting element [0061] 21 secondary guide element [0062] 22 foot element [0063] 30 frame element [0064] 31 first strut [0065] 32 second strut [0066] 33 third strut [0067] 34 cross strut [0068] 40 functional element [0069] 41 trash bag [0070] 43 storage space [0071] 45 ramp [0072] AL outer length [0073] IL inner length [0074] Z access direction [0075] B1 first width [0076] B2 second width
