A SECURITY SYSTEM

Abstract

A security system provides a barrier above a ground level, and includes a first support element extending in a first direction and a second support element extending in a second direction. The security system further has an elongated carrier element extending in a third direction, where the third direction is transverse to the first direction and the second direction. The first support element and the second support element are attached to a lower surface of the elongated carrier element to provide support for the elongated carrier element, where both the first support element and the second support element extend away from the elongated carrier element on opposite sides of the elongated carrier element. The security system further includes a removable stanchion extending upwardly from an upper surface of the elongated carrier element from a point below ground level to a point above ground level.

Claims

1.-18. (canceled)

19. A security system providing a barrier above a ground level, the security system comprising: a first support element extending in a first direction; a second support element extending in a second direction, the first support element and the second support element being substantially flat elements, and being arranged below ground level; an elongated carrier element extending in a third direction, the third direction being transverse to the first direction and the second direction, wherein the first support element and the second support element are attached to a lower surface of the elongated carrier element to provide support for the elongated carrier element, both the first support element and the second support element extending away from the elongated carrier element on opposite sides of the elongated carrier element, the elongated carrier element being substantially box-shaped, and having a carrier thickness being a distance from the lower surface being attached to the first and second support elements to an opposite upper surface of the elongated carrier element, a carrier width being transverse to the carrier thickness, and a carrier length along the third direction, the carrier length being transverse to the carrier thickness and carrier width, the elongated carrier element being arranged below ground level; wherein the first support element, the second support, and the elongated carrier element are covered by at least one cover material; and at least one elongated stanchion extending upwardly from an upper surface of the elongated carrier element from a point below ground level to a point above ground level, wherein the at least one stanchions is removably attached to the elongated carrier element.

20. The security system according to claim 19, wherein the first direction and the second direction are substantially parallel.

21. The security system according to claim 19, wherein the first and second support elements have a support thickness being a distance from a lower surface facing downwards to an upper surface facing upwards at which the elongated carrier element is attached, a support width being transverse to the support thickness, and a support length along the first direction and/or the second direction, the support length being transverse to the support thickness and support width, and wherein the support length is at least twice the support width.

22. The security system according to claim 21, wherein the support width is at least ten times the support thickness.

23. The security system according to claim 19, wherein the carrier length is at least five times the carrier width.

24. The security system according to claim 19, wherein the carrier width is in the range of 0.5-1.5 the carrier thickness.

25. The security system according to claim 19, wherein the at least one elongated stanchion is substantially box-shaped, the elongated stanchion having a stanchion thickness being a dimension in the first direction, a stanchion width being transverse to the first direction, and a stanchion length being transverse to the stanchion thickness and stanchion width, and wherein the stanchion length is at least three times the stanchion width.

26. The security system according to claim 25, wherein the stanchion width is in the range of 0.4-1.8 the stanchion thickness.

27. The security system according to claim 19, wherein the at least one elongated stanchion is formed as a hollow structure with a wall thickness of at least 10 mm.

28. The security system according to claim 27, wherein at least one stiffening rib is arranged in the hollow structured formed by the at least one elongated stanchion, the at least one stiffening rib being a plate-shaped rib arranged transverse to the third direction.

29. The security system according to claim 28, wherein the at least one stiffening rib extend along the stanchion length from a bottom part of the stanchion to a top part of the stanchion.

30. The security system according to claim 19, wherein the elongated carrier element is formed as a hollow structure with a wall thickness of at least 10 mm.

31. The security system according to claim 19, wherein at least two openings are formed in the upper surface of the elongated carrier element, and wherein a bottom end of one of the at least one elongated stanchion is inserted in one of the at least two openings.

32. The security system according to claim 19, wherein at least one protrusion is formed at an outer surface of the elongated carrier element, the at least one protrusion extending transverse to the third direction.

33. The security system according to claim 19, wherein the first support element and the second support element comprise upwardly extending stiffening elements, the stiffening elements being arranged to engage an outer surface of the elongated carrier element to reinforce a joint between the elongated carrier element and the first and second support elements, respectively.

34. The security assembly for use in a security system according to claim 19, the security assembly comprising: a first support element being a substantially flat element; a second support element being a substantially flat element; an elongated carrier element configured for attachment to the first support element and the second support element at a lower surface of the elongated carrier element; the elongated carrier element being substantially box-shaped, and having a carrier thickness being a distance from the lower surface configured for attachment to the first and second support elements to an opposite upper surface of the elongated carrier element, a carrier width being transverse to the carrier thickness, and a carrier length along the third direction, the carrier length being transverse to the carrier thickness and carrier width, and at least one elongated stanchion configured for attachment to an upper surface of the elongated carrier element to extend upwardly from the upper surface, wherein the at least one stanchion is configured for removable attachment to the elongated carrier element.

35. The security assembly according to claim 31, further comprising at least one additional elongated stanchion, the additional elongated stanchion having a different strength than the at least one elongated stanchion to thereby provide a security system with variable strength.

36. A method of constructing a barrier above ground by use of a security system according to claim 19; the method comprising the step of: providing a first support element, a second support element, the first and second support elements being substantially flat elements, and an elongated carrier element, the elongated carrier element being substantially box-shaped, and having a carrier thickness being a distance from the lower surface to an opposite upper surface of the elongated carrier element, a carrier width being transverse to the carrier thickness, and a carrier length along the third direction, the carrier length being transverse to the carrier thickness and carrier width; arranging the first support element to extend in a first direction, arranging the second support element to extend in a second direction, and arranging the elongated carrier element to extend in a third direction being transverse to the first direction and the second direction; attaching the first support element and the second support element to a lower surface of the elongated carrier element so that both the first support element and the second support element extend away from the elongated carrier element on opposite sides of the elongated carrier element; arranging the first support element, the second support element, and the elongated carrier element below ground level; providing at least one elongated stanchion; removably attaching the at least one stanchion to the elongated carrier element so that the at least one stanchion extends upwardly from an upper surface of the elongated carrier element from a point below ground level to a point above ground level; and covering the first support element, the second support element, and the elongated carrier element by at least one cover material.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0081] Embodiments of the invention will now be further described with reference to the drawings, in which:

[0082] FIG. 1 illustrates an isometric presentation of an embodiment of a security system;

[0083] FIG. 2 illustrates a top view of an embodiment of a security system;

[0084] FIG. 3 illustrates a side view of an embodiment of a security system;

[0085] FIG. 4 illustrates a top view of an embodiment of a security system;

[0086] FIG. 5 illustrates an end view of an embodiment of a security system;

[0087] FIG. 6. illustrates an isometric presentation of an embodiment of a security system;

[0088] FIG. 7 illustrates top views of an embodiment of a security system with two secondary elements;

[0089] FIG. 8 illustrates an embodiment of a security system with one secondary element;

[0090] FIG. 9 illustrates two embodiments of a security system, each with a secondary element;

[0091] FIG. 10 illustrates a security installation comprising a plurality of security systems with secondary elements; and

[0092] FIG. 11 illustrates an embodiment of a security system with a secondary element, and a security installation comprising a plurality of security systems with secondary elements.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0093] It should be understood that the detailed description and specific examples, while indicating embodiments of the invention, are given by way of illustration only, since various changes and modifications within the spirit and scope of the invention will become apparent to those skilled in the art from this detailed description.

[0094] FIG. 1 illustrates an isometric presentation of an embodiment of a security system 1 providing a barrier above a ground level 2 (see FIG. 5). The security system 1 comprises a first support element 3 being substantially plate-shaped and extending in a first direction x, a second support element 4 being substantially plate-shaped and extending in a second direction x. In the illustrated embodiment, as the first direction x and the second direction x are substantially identical. The first support element 3 and the second support element 4 are arranged below ground level 2 (see FIG. 5).

[0095] The security system 1 further comprises an elongated carrier element 5 extending in a third direction y, where the third direction y is transverse to the first direction x and the second direction x. In the illustrated embodiment, the third direction y is substantially perpendicular to the first and the second direction x, x.

[0096] The first support element 3 and the second support element 4 are attached to a lower surface 6 of the elongated carrier element 5 to provide support for the elongated carrier element 5, where the lower surface 6 faces downwards and an opposite upper surface 7 of the elongated carrier element faces upwards. The elongated carrier element 5 is arranged below ground level 2 (see FIG. 5).

[0097] The security system 1 further comprises two elongated stanchions 8 which extend upwardly along the z direction from the upper surface 7 of the elongated carrier element 5 from a point below ground level to a point above ground level. The two stanchions 8 are removably attached to the elongated carrier element 5. It should be understood, that the security system in an alternative embodiments comprises a single elongated stanchion.

[0098] In the illustrated embodiment, the first support element 3 and the second support element 4 are formed by steel and are substantially plate-shaped. Both the first support element 3 and the second support element 4 extend away from the elongated carrier element 5 on opposite sides of the elongated carrier element 5 to thereby provide an increased support for the carrier element 5. The first and second support elements 3, 4 may counteract a force having a substantial horizontal component acting on the carrier element 5, e.g., via the stanchions 8 to thereby reduce the risk of the carrier element 5 being tilted by the applied force.

[0099] In the illustrated embodiment, the elongated carrier element 5 and the two elongated stanchions 8 are substantially box-shaped; i.e. they have a cross-section being substantially shaped as a square.

[0100] To openings 9 are formed in the upper surface 7 of the elongated carrier element 5, and a bottom end 10 of one of the stanchions 8 is inserted in one of the openings 10, whereas the bottom end 10 of the other stanchion 8 is inserted in the other opening 10.

[0101] The two openings 9 have an inner shape matching the outer shaped of the elongated stanchions 8 in a cross-section transverse to the length of the stanchions 8 to facilitate insertion of the bottom end 10 of the stanchions 8 into the openings 9.

[0102] A socket 11 is arranged along the inner surface of each of the openings 9. The sockets 11 extend upwardly out of the openings 9 to a point above ground level 2 (see FIG. 5). The sockets 11 are terminated at an outwardly extending edge portion 11A.

[0103] Two pairs of protrusions 12 extend in opposite directions from the outer surface of the elongated carrier element 5, form the side walls of the carrier element. The protrusions 12 extend transverse to the third direction y. The protrusions 12 are arranged to increase the adherence of a cover material 13 (see FIGS. 2 and 5) in the form of concrete to the elongated carrier element 5.

[0104] In the illustrated embodiment, the first support element 3 and the second support element 4 each comprises four upwardly extending stiffening elements 14, where the stiffening elements 14 are arranged to engage the outer surface of the elongated carrier element 5 to reinforce a joint between the elongated carrier element 5 and the first and second support elements 3, 4, respectively. In the illustrated embodiment, the stiffening element 14 are plate-shaped with a triangular form.

[0105] The stiffening elements 14 are attached to the upper surface of the first support element 3 and the second support element 4, respectively, along a first edge portion of the stiffening element 14. A second edge portion of the stiffening element 14 is attached to the elongated carrier element 5. The first side edge and the second side edge of the stiffening element extend in different directions from a corner of the stiffening element. In addition to reinforcing the joint between the elongated carrier element 5 and the first support element 3 and the second support element 4, respectively, the stiffening elements 14 increase the adherence of a cover material 13.

[0106] In the illustrated embodiment, the first support element 3 and the second support element 4 each comprises two upwardly extending handling elements 15, where the handling elements 15 are arranged to facilitate handling of the first and second support elements 3, 4. The handling elements 15 form an opening to facilitate handling. In addition to facilitate handling of the first support element 3 and the second support element 4, respectively, the handling elements 15 increase the adherence of a cover material 13.

[0107] FIG. 2 illustrates a top view of the security system 1 illustrated in FIG. 1. As described above, the first support element 3, the second support 4, and the elongated carrier element 5 are arranged below ground level and are covered by a first cover material 13 in the form of concrete. An additional cover material 13A in the form of gravel is subsequently arranged on top of the concrete (see FIG. 5).

[0108] FIG. 3 illustrates a side view and FIG. 4 a top view of the security system 1 illustrated in FIGS. 1 and 2. FIG. 4 is similar to FIG. 2 with the exception, that the cover material in the form of concrete is not illustrated in FIG. 4.

[0109] FIG. 5 illustrates an end view of the security system 1 illustrated in FIGS. 1-4. As described above, the first support element 3, the second support 4, and the elongated carrier element 5 are arranged below ground level. The first support element 3, the second support 4, and the elongated carrier element 5 are covered by a first cover material 13 in the form of concrete. An additional cover material 13A in the form of gravel is subsequently arranged on top of the concrete. The additional cover material is arranged so that the upper surface hereof is substantially flush with the ground level 2.

[0110] The socket 11 being arranged along the inner surface of each of the openings 9 in the elongated carrier element 5 extend upwardly out of the openings 9. The sockets 11 are terminated at an outwardly extending edge portion 11A which is substantially flush with ground level 2. When the cover material in the form of concrete 13 has hardened, and the additional cover material in the form of gravel is in a compact form, it is still possible to remove the stanchion(s) 8, since it/they is/are attached to the elongated carrier element 5 via the socket(s) 11.

[0111] FIG. 6 illustrates an isometric presentation of an embodiment of a security system 1 providing a barrier above a ground level 2 (see FIG. 5). The security system 1 is similar to the system illustrated in FIGS. 1-5.

[0112] To increase the strength of the stanchions 8, two stiffening ribs 16 are arranged in the hollow structured formed in the elongated stanchions 8. The stiffening ribs are plate-shaped ribs arranged substantially perpendicular to the third direction. The stiffening ribs 16 extend along the full length of the stanchion 8 in the hollow structure.

[0113] An additional stanchion 8 is for illustration arranged next to the security system 1. The additional stanchion 8 comprises a closing cap 17 arranged to hide the hollow structure with the stiffening ribs 16.

[0114] FIG. 7 illustrates top views of an embodiment of a security system 1 with two secondary elements 20 in five difference configurations. The security system 1 comprises a first support element 3, a second support 4, an elongated carrier element 5 arranged below ground level (illustrated by the dotted lines) and two upwardly extending stanchions 8, as described above. In the illustrated embodiment, the two secondary elements 20 are in the form of planter trays which are freely arranged around the stanchions 8. In an alternative embodiment (not shown), the security system comprises an attachment structure to allow attachment of the secondary element to the security system. As illustrated in the five different configurations, the secondary elements 20 may form a plurality of layouts.

[0115] FIG. 8 illustrates an embodiment of a security system 1 with one secondary element 20. The security system 1 comprises a first support element 3, a second support 4, an elongated carrier element 5 arranged below ground level (not shown in this figure as these elements are below ground level) and two upwardly extending stanchions 8 (not shown). The stanchions 8 are inside the secondary element 20 formed as a plater tray with an integrated bench unit arranged along an outer surface of the planter tray 20 and attached hereto.

[0116] FIG. 9 illustrates two embodiments of a security system 1, each with a secondary element 20. Both security systems 1 comprise a first support element 3, a second support 4, an elongated carrier element 5 arranged below ground level (not shown in these figures as these elements are below ground level) and two upwardly extending stanchions 8 (not shown). In the left side configuration, the stanchions 8 are inside a secondary element 20 formed as a bench unit, and in the right-side configuration, the stanchions 8 are inside a secondary element 20 formed as a plater tray.

[0117] FIG. 10 illustrates a security installation 1 comprising a plurality of security systems 1 with secondary elements 20. Each of the four security systems 1 comprises a first support element 3, a second support 4, an elongated carrier element 5 arranged below ground level (not shown in this figure as these elements are below ground level) and two upwardly extending stanchions 8 (not shown). The stanchions 8 are inside secondary elements 20 formed as bench units and plater trays. Lighting units 21 are integrated in some of the secondary units 20.

[0118] FIG. 11 illustrates an embodiment of a security system 1 with a secondary element 20, and a security installation 1 comprising two security systems 1 with secondary elements 20. Each of the three security systems 1 comprises a first support element 3, a second support 4, an elongated carrier element 5 arranged below ground level (not shown in these figures as these elements are below ground level) and two upwardly extending stanchions 8. The stanchions 8 comprise an attachment structure (not shown) to allow attachment of the secondary elements 20 to the security system. In the illustrated embodiments, the secondary elements 20 are in the form of bike racks.