ARRANGEMENT FOR A PASSAGE SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR OPERATING AN ARRANGEMENT

Abstract

An arrangement for a passage system comprising at least one door post and a barrier device, said arrangement comprising at least one post and horizontal bars, wherein a plurality of transmitting and receiving units are provided on a first bar and wherein, furthermore, a plurality of reflector strips are located on an opposite second bar.

Claims

1. An arrangement for a passage system comprising: at least one door post; a barrier device; at least one post; and a plurality of horizontal bars connecting the at least one door post and the at least one post, wherein a plurality of transceiver units are provided on a first bar of the plurality of horizontal bars and wherein a plurality of reflector strips are arranged on an opposing second bar of the plurality of horizontal bars, wherein the opposing second bar is connecting a second door post of the at least one door post and a second post of the at least one post.

2. The arrangement as claimed in claim 1, wherein the barrier device is a swing door.

3. The arrangement as claimed in claim 1, wherein the number of transceiver units and reflector strips is dependent on the embodiment of the barrier device.

4. The arrangement as claimed in claim 1, wherein a further opposing third bar of the plurality of horizontal bars is provided, which is arranged below the opposing second bar of the plurality of horizontal bars.

5. The arrangement as claimed in claim 4, wherein a second plurality of reflector slips are arranged on the third bar of the plurality of horizontal bars.

6. The arrangement as claimed in claim 1, wherein only the second bar is provided to accommodate the plurality of reflector strips.

7. The arrangement as claimed in claim 1, wherein a distance is provided between each reflector strip of the plurality of reflector strips.

8. The arrangement as claimed in claim 7, wherein the distance between each reflector strip of the plurality of reflector strips is between 50 and 100 mm.

9. The arrangement as claimed in claim 1, wherein the width of a reflector strip of the plurality of reflector strips is in a range from 10 to 70 mm.

10. The arrangement as claimed in claim 1, wherein the height of a reflector strip of the plurality of reflector strips is in a range from 180 to 320 mm.

11. The arrangement as claimed in claim 1, wherein the height of a reflector strip of the plurality of reflector strips is embodied in such a way that each of the reflector strips of the plurality of reflector strips touches the ground.

12. The arrangement as claimed in claim 1, wherein the plurality of reflector strips are each formed from a reflector film.

13. The arrangement as claimed in claim 1, wherein the plurality of reflector strips are each adhesively bonded on a wall.

14. The arrangement as claimed in claim 1, wherein one to ten reflector strips of the plurality of reflector strips is used per transceiver unit of the plurality of transceiver units.

15. The arrangement as claimed in claim 1, wherein a distance between two transceiver units of the plurality of transceiver units is 100 to 150 mm.

16. The arrangement as claimed in claim 1, wherein a distance of 0.5 and 2.5 m is provided between a transceiver unit of the plurality of transceiver units and a reflector strip of the plurality of reflector strips.

17. A method for operating the arrangement as claimed in claim 1 using an advanced obstacle detection, comprising: dividing a radar detection area into zone 1 and 2, detecting movement of a person or an object at low speed in zone 1 and 2, wherein a barrier immediately stops upon detection of the person or the object in zone 1 and 2; and wherein the barrier device moves with a low force in a desired direction.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES

[0034] Exemplary embodiments of the invention are illustrated in the drawing and are explained in more detail in the following description. In the figures:

[0035] FIG. 1 shows a perspective illustration of an exemplary embodiment of the arrangement having two swing doors and a possible light beam course,

[0036] FIG. 2 shows a further perspective illustration of the example shown in FIG. 1,

[0037] FIG. 3 shows a further perspective illustration of the example shown in FIG. 1 with a view of the transceiver units installed in the horizontal bar,

[0038] FIG. 4 shows a further perspective illustration of the example shown in FIG. 1 having two open swing doors,

[0039] FIG. 5 shows a perspective illustration of a further embodiment of an arrangement which is equipped with reflector strips that lead to the ground, and

[0040] FIG. 6 shows a perspective illustration of a further embodiment of an arrangement in which two lower second bars are provided on each side.

[0041] FIGS. 7 to 15 show various operating states.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0042] An exemplary embodiment of the arrangement 1 according to the invention of a passage system is shown in FIG. 1. It has two posts 3, 4, which are embodied as tubular posts. In the present embodiment, a first post 3 and a second post 4 are shown, each of which has a barrier device 5 in a rotatably mounted tube 13. In the present case, a swing door is used. This is formed from two curved door leaves.

[0043] Further embodiments of door leaves or swing doors are conceivable. For example, only one door leaf may be sufficient. Furthermore, another type of a barrier device, for example, a turnstile, alternatively sliding doors, or other types of revolving doors, can be used.

[0044] In FIG. 1, two door posts 10, 11, namely a first door post 10 and a second door post 11, are shown. These have a housing 12 which is divided by a rotatably mounted tube 13 on which the barrier device 5 is arranged. The housing 12 furthermore provides a housing cap 9. A drive, as described in the prior art, is integrated in the interior of the housing 12. Horizontal bars 18, 19, 20 are arranged on the housing parts 12. The bars 18, 19, 20 each merge into one post 3, 4. A first post 3 and a second post 4 are used in the present case.

[0045] The arrangement 1 has a light barrier 2. This is used for monitoring the swing region of the barrier device 5. If the light barrier 2 is interrupted, for example, if a person or a transport cart remains in this region, the barrier device 5 is in an open state so that the passage can be passed through.

[0046] As can be seen from FIG. 1, an upper and a lower bar 18 are arranged between the first door post 10 and the first post 3. A transceiver unit 6 of a light barrier 2 is provided in the lower bar 18. On the opposite side, the reflectors 7 of the light barrier 2 are provided, which are embodied in the form of reflector strips 7. In particular, the reflector strips 7 are arranged in the region between a second bar 19 and a further lower second bar 20. It has proven to be reasonable to first provide a planar receptacle between both bars 19, 20. The reflector strips 7 can then be applied thereon, preferably adhesively bonded. The outside of the planar receptacle can additionally be used to attach advertising or other notifications.

[0047] In the refining embodiment of an arrangement 1′″, as shown in FIG. 6, such a planar receptacle is provided on both sides.

[0048] The light beam 58 is emitted by the transceiver unit 6 and is incident on one of the reflector strips 7, which are arranged opposite. These reflect the light beam 58 and it can be received again by the transceiver unit 6.

[0049] After passing through the passage, the barrier device 5 only closes again when the light beam 58 is no longer interrupted by the person or the object.

[0050] Due to the large area of the reflectors 7, which are preferably embodied from vertical strips, the error tolerance is increased multiple times.

[0051] A distance is preferably provided between the individual reflector strips 7. This distance does not have a reflective material. A transparent material can also be used here, for example. The error-free recognition may furthermore be significantly improved in this way.

[0052] FIG. 2 shows the arrangement 1 from the same perspective, wherein no light beams are shown. FIG. 3 shows the arrangement 1 once again from another perspective, namely looking toward the transceiver unit. An open arrangement 1 of the passage system is shown in FIG. 4.

[0053] FIG. 5 shows a refining embodiment. In arrangement 1″, the reflector strips 7′ are embodied down to the ground. A planar receptacle can also be provided in this embodiment. This is then also embodied down to the ground. The lower second bar 20 can be omitted.

[0054] In a refining exemplary embodiment, as illustrated in the following pages, a division of the arrangement 1, 1′, 1″ into an entry region R1 and a monitoring region R2 is provided. The entry region R1 is located in front of the door posts 10, 11 and the monitoring region, radar region R2, behind the door posts 10, 11, in particular in the region in which the bars 18, 19 are provided. The monitoring region, radar region R2, can also be embodied outside the arrangement 1, 1′, 1″.

[0055] Radar region R1 detects in the direction of the entry region. R2 detects in the direction of the loading side. Furthermore, a division into the zone 1 and 2 takes place in the region of the arrangement 1, 1″, 1′″.

[0056] In the exemplary description following, various operating states 1 to 7 are described in more detail.

[0057] In FIG. 7 et seq., the expansion of the radar detection region is described.

Plan

[0058] The backwards radar normally used to activate an audible alarm is used for an expanded detection region. This enables the control of the movements of the swing arms by scanning the movement before a customer reaches the AOD zone 2.

Goal

[0059] This expanded detection region detects movements at a minimum speed of 0.3 m/s to at most 1 meter beyond the AOD. If an object is detected, the swing arm stops moving and the arms can be pushed or pulled by the customers with little force (5 pounds).

Remarks

[0060] If R1 triggers an opening and closing cycle, the swing arms remain open for t.sub.open=8 s.

[0061] If R2 detects movements longer than t.sub.alarm=1 s or the customer enters the AOD, an audible alarm sounds until the customer has left R2 or the AOD.

[0062] R2 consists of 2 separate radars (left and right) and each radar controls the respective passage arm independently.

[0063] 0° means that the passages are closed and 90° means completely open arms.

[0064] FIG. 8 shows an expansion of the radar detection region CASE 1

[0065] Swing arm starting status:

[0066] closed

[0067] Customer entry side:

[0068] customer detected by R1

[0069] Customer business side:

[0070] not present

[0071] Result:

[0072] swing arms begin to open and close after t.sub.open.

[0073] FIG. 9 shows an expansion of the radar detection region CASE 2

[0074] Swing arm starting status:

[0075] closed

[0076] Customer entry side:

[0077] customer detected by R1

[0078] Customer business side:

[0079] customer detected by R2

[0080] Result:

[0081] swing arms open

[0082] acoustic alarm for incorrect direction after t.sub.alarm or after customer enters AOD.

[0083] FIG. 10 shows an expansion of the radar detection region CASE 3

[0084] Swing arm starting status:

[0085] open

[0086] Customer entry side:

[0087] customer detected by R1 or already in business

[0088] Customer business side:

[0089] customer detected by R2

[0090] Result:

[0091] swing arms remain open for t.sub.open, which has started again after R2 has detected the customer, and remain open as long as the customer is detected by R2

[0092] audible alarm for incorrect direction after t.sub.alarm or after customer enters AOD.

[0093] FIG. 11 shows an expansion of the radar detection region CASE 4

[0094] Swing arm starting status:

[0095] opening movement

[0096] Customer entry side:

[0097] customer detected by R1

[0098] Customer business side:

[0099] customer detected by R2 and immediately thereafter by AOD (zone 2)

[0100] Result:

[0101] swing arms open further until the zone 2 detects the customer from the business side, and thereupon the arms stop in the present position

[0102] audible alarm for incorrect direction after t.sub.alarm or after customer enters AOD.

[0103] FIG. 12 shows an expansion of the radar detection region CASE 5

[0104] Swing arm starting status:

[0105] closing movement

[0106] Customer entry side:

[0107] not present

[0108] Customer business side:

[0109] customer detected by R2 and immediately thereafter by AOD (zone 2)

[0110] Result:

[0111] swing arms close further if the opening angle is <45° (zone 1) and stop if the opening angle is >45° (zone 2)

[0112] position is maintained as long as person is detected by AOD—audible alarm for incorrect direction after t.sub.alarm or after customer enters AOD.

[0113] FIG. 13 shows an expansion of the radar detection region CASE 6

[0114] Swing arm starting status:

[0115] closed, open, or in movement

[0116] Customer entry side:

[0117] customer detected by R1

[0118] Customer business side:

[0119] customer detected by AOD

[0120] Result:

[0121] swing arms stop and continue movement after customer has left the AOD

[0122] audible alarm for incorrect direction after t.sub.alarm or after customer enters AOD.

[0123] FIG. 14 also shows an expansion of the radar detection region CASE 6

[0124] Swing arm starting status:

[0125] closed, open

[0126] Customer entry side:

[0127] customer detected by R1

[0128] Customer business side:

[0129] customer detected by AOD

[0130] Result:

[0131] swing arms stop and continue movement after customer has left the AOD

[0132] audible alarm for incorrect direction after t.sub.alarm or after customer enters AOD.

[0133] FIG. 15 shows an expansion of the radar detection region CASE 7

[0134] Swing arm starting status:

[0135] closed

[0136] Customer entry side:

[0137] not present

[0138] Customer business side:

[0139] customer detected by AOD

[0140] Result:

[0141] swing arms remain in the stopped position and do not open further after customer has left the AOD

[0142] audible alarm for incorrect direction after t.sub.alarm or after customer enters AOD.

LIST OF REFERENCE SIGNS

[0143] 1, 1″, 1′″ arrangement [0144] 2 light barrier [0145] 3 first post [0146] 4 second post [0147] 5 barrier device [0148] 6 transceiver unit [0149] 7, 7″ reflector strips, reflectors [0150] 9 housing cap [0151] 10 first door post [0152] 11 second door post [0153] 12 housing [0154] 13 rotatably mounted tube [0155] 18 first bar [0156] 19 second bar [0157] 20 lower second bar [0158] 58 light beam [0159] R1 entry region [0160] R2 monitoring region [0161] AOD advanced obstacle detection