Ballistic protection system and method of use

Abstract

A comprehensive ballistic protection system may include a method for enhancing student and faculty safety during a shot event within a classroom environment. The system may include a ballistic barrier that may include a single panel or a series of interconnected panels and may be secured in place, or may be deployed in a rolling or sliding manner. The bulkhead can extend from the ceiling to the floor of the classroom, and can be moved by using tracks on the floor and ceiling tracks. Additionally, a remote monitoring system may be included that is capable of automatically activating the bulkhead upon detection of a shooter determined by monitoring one or more cameras external to the school. The partition plate is used for forming a safety room, and the resident is shielded by covering walls, door openings and / or windows, so that the resident is prevented from being injured.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates generally to the field of ballistic protection systems. More specifically, the present invention relates to a novel ballistic protection system designed to be installed in a single room, such as a school classroom or other room within a building. Background Art

[0002] For background, a school shooting is an incident in which an armed assailant enters an educational institution, such as an elementary school, middle school, high school, or college, with the intent to cause harm and possibly kill students, faculty, and others. Frequent shooting attacks pose a serious threat to the safety and well-being of students and faculty. Typically, the attacker uses a firearm or other weapon to carry out the attack.

[0003] The most straightforward means of protection from an active shooter is to hide under a desk. However, desks neither effectively conceal students nor provide effective ballistic protection. This means of protection is ineffective and may not prevent casualties in an active shooter situation.

[0004] To address the issue of protecting students and staff during shootings, some schools have hired security personnel and even armed guards to provide an immediate response in the event of an attack. Many educational institutions face budgetary constraints that make it difficult to implement comprehensive security measures in all schools.

[0005] Therefore, there is a need for a ballistic protection system to protect individual classrooms. Also, there has long been a perceived need for an improved method of protecting students and faculty by providing safe rooms for students and faculty during an active shooter incident. Additionally, there has long been a perceived need in the art for a ballistic protection system that does not require hiding under a desk when facing an armed attacker. Summary of the invention

[0006] The present invention overcomes the shortcomings of the prior art by providing a bulletproof system that provides a safe room for students and faculty in the event of a school shooting. The system can be designed to be installed in classrooms of different sizes without taking up a lot of space. In addition, the system can also be used to cover one or more walls, doors or windows of a classroom. Although the description herein refers to schools and classrooms, it should be clear that the present disclosure can also be applied to office buildings, post offices, and various other buildings and rooms that may be attacked by armed attackers.

[0007] The present invention can also overcome the shortcomings of the prior art by providing a ballistic protection system. The system may include a bulletproof screen installed in a classroom, also referred to herein as a bulletproof partition, or simply a partition. In various embodiments, the partition may include a plurality of interconnected panels, the partition may roll or slide, or the partition may be fixed in place. The partition may extend from the ceiling of the classroom to the floor, and the ceiling and / or floor may have tracks for the partition to move. A remote monitoring system may be designed to automatically activate a bulletproof partition to cover the walls and / or windows of a classroom when a shooter is detected, wherein the ballistic partition forms a safe room for students and faculty or other resident personnel. One or more cameras positioned outside the school may be used to monitor personnel approaching the school and / or in one or more classrooms to detect shooters.

[0008] In various embodiments, a mobile ballistic partition system for deployment in a school or other building may include: at least one mobile ballistic panel, at least one roller on the mobile ballistic panel, and at least one locking mechanism configured to selectively lock the mobile ballistic panel to a wall or floor to fix the mobile ballistic panel in a deployed position, thereby forming a closed safe room in the room. The mobile ballistic partition system may include at least one track located at a fixed position in the room, the at least one track defining the area of ​​the safe room, wherein the roller on the at least one mobile ballistic panel can move along the track, so that the mobile ballistic panel forms a closed safe room. The at least one track may be embedded in the floor a predetermined depth distance, so that the bottom edge of the mobile ballistic partition is located below the floor surface, so that the formed safe room has no gap between the mobile ballistic partition and the floor that would allow a person approaching the school with a weapon to shoot into the safe room. The at least one partition may include a toe guard at the bottom of the partition, the toe guard extending from the partition to cover a track embedded in the floor, the toe guard being configured to deflect bullets so that they cannot be fired at the roller or track. The at least one track may be an overhead rail embedded in the ceiling a predetermined depth distance so that the top edge of the mobile ballistic partition is above the ceiling so that the safe room is formed without a gap between the mobile ballistic partition and the ceiling that would allow a shooter to shoot into the safe room. The overhead rail may include a protective plate extending from above the rail and the at least one roller to below the rail and the at least one roller, and extending to a position less than one inch from the mobile ballistic partition when the mobile ballistic partition is in the deployed configuration. The at least one roller may include a height adjuster, wherein when the height adjuster is in an extended configuration, the roller at least partially extends below the bottom of the mobile ballistic panel so that the mobile ballistic panel can be moved to an extended position, and wherein when the height adjuster is in a retracted configuration, the roller does not extend below the bottom of the mobile ballistic panel so that the bottom of the mobile ballistic panel rests on the floor. The at least one mobile ballistic panel may include a plurality of mobile ballistic panels arranged in a row, and wherein the mobile ballistic partition also includes a hinge between adjacent panels so that two adjacent panels can pivot relative to each other, wherein the mobile ballistic partition including the plurality of mobile ballistic panels can be deployed along a track to form a protective wall defining a safe room. At least one of the plurality of mobile ballistic panels may have a seam overlap baffle at one end of the panel and a notch at the other end of the panel so that when the plurality of panels are pivoted relative to each other to form a wall, the seam overlap baffle of one panel is placed in the notch of an adjacent panel so that the seam overlap baffle forms ballistic protection for the hinge between the plurality of panels.The at least one mobile ballistic panel may include at least two mobile ballistic panels, wherein the two mobile ballistic panels are hinged to one or more walls of the room at their respective proximal ends, and wherein the fixed positions at which the mobile ballistic panels are hinged to the one or more walls of the room are far away from each other, and wherein the two mobile ballistic panels can be stored in a stored form along one or more walls, and wherein the two mobile ballistic panels can be hingedly pivoted out of the wall, and wherein the mobile ballistic panels can be joined to each other at their respective distal ends to form a safe room, wherein the mobile ballistic panels form at least two walls of the safe room, and the safe room includes at least one wall of the building as a wall of the safe room.

[0009] In one embodiment, a system for protecting human life during an armed attack may include: at least one camera facing the exterior of a building, at least one monitor monitoring a video stream from the camera, at least one mobile ballistic partition within the building, the mobile ballistic partition being stored in a stowed configuration, and at least one automatic partition mover operably connected to the at least one mobile ballistic partition, wherein, in response to an action signal from the monitor, the at least one mobile ballistic partition is automatically moved to an at least partially deployed configuration under the drive of the automatic partition mover. The system for protecting human life may include at least one overhead rail to support the at least one mobile ballistic partition, wherein the at least one mobile ballistic partition further includes at least one roller rolling on the overhead rail to carry the mobile ballistic partition, and wherein the at least one overhead rail further includes a protective plate to shield the rail, the roller, and the top of the partition from bullets. The system for protecting human life may include at least one lower track embedded in the floor, wherein the at least one mobile ballistic partition further includes at least one roller rolling on the lower track to carry the mobile ballistic partition, wherein a bottom edge of the mobile ballistic partition is located below the floor surface so that there is no gap that would allow a shooter to shoot into the safe room. When the at least one mobile ballistic partition is in the storage position, the at least one mobile ballistic partition is hidden behind the false wall, and wherein when the at least one automatic partition mover automatically moves the at least one mobile ballistic partition in response to the action signal, the at least one mobile ballistic partition is at least partially exposed by pushing the at least one mobile ballistic partition out from behind the false wall so that it can be grasped by a person and manually fully deployed.

[0010] In one embodiment, a method of protecting human life may include monitoring an exterior of a building, sensing that a threatening person is approaching the building, sending an action signal to the threatened building, alerting occupants of the building to the threat in response to the action signal, and automatically moving an automatic component of a ballistic protection system in response to the action signal. The step of automatically moving the automatic component of the ballistic protection system in response to the signal may include moving components of the ballistic protection system to form a safe room configured to provide a ballistic shelter to protect the lives of occupants of the safe room. Brief description of the attached figure

[0011] The following description of the invention refers to the accompanying drawings, in which:

[0012] Figure 1A is a perspective view of a ballistic protection system for installation in a classroom, school, or other building that may be subject to an armed attack in accordance with an illustrative embodiment;

[0013] Figure 1B According to the illustrative embodiment Figure 1A A top view of a portion of a partition in FIG.

[0014] Figure 2 is a top view of another embodiment of a hinged sliding partition for use in a ballistic protection system in accordance with an illustrative embodiment;

[0015] Figure 3 is a perspective view of two back-to-back classrooms with a permanently installed ballistic protection system in accordance with an illustrative embodiment;

[0016] Figure 4 According to the illustrative embodiment Figure 3 A front view of the bulletproof partition shown;

[0017] Figure 5 is an interior view of a ballistic protection system in the form of a sliding diaphragm in accordance with an illustrative embodiment.

[0018] Figure 6 is a schematic diagram of a roller for use with a floor track of a mobile ballistic protection system according to an illustrative embodiment;

[0019] Figure 7 is a schematic diagram of a roller for use with a ceiling track system of a mobile ballistic protection system according to an illustrative embodiment;

[0020] Fig. 8A is an end view of a partition having swivel casters and a height adjuster for moving and placing the ballistic partition according to an illustrative embodiment, wherein the height adjuster is in an extended configuration;

[0021] Figure 8Bis an end view of a partition having swivel casters and a height adjuster for moving and placing the ballistic partition according to an illustrative embodiment, wherein the height adjuster is in a retracted configuration;

[0022] Fig. 9 is a top view showing a ballistic protection system with pivotable panels to form a collapsible pop-up shelter according to an illustrative embodiment;

[0023] Fig. 10A is a top view of a series of armor panels deployed via a track system to form a ballistic protection partition in accordance with an illustrative embodiment;

[0024] Fig. 10B is in a deployed arrangement according to an illustrative embodiment Fig. 10A A series of front views of the armor panels;

[0025] Fig. 10C is a schematic diagram of a partition formed from ballistic resistant panels hinged together according to an illustrative embodiment;

[0026] Fig.11 is a top view showing a ballistic partition designed to be able to be rolled up and unrolled for deployment according to an illustrative embodiment;

[0027] Fig.12 is a perspective view of a partition that can be stored overhead in a classroom ceiling according to an illustrative embodiment;

[0028] Fig.13 is an end view showing a slidable diaphragm with ballistic protection for the diaphragm's rails and wheels according to an illustrative embodiment;

[0029] Fig.14 is an interior view of a security system using a bulletproof partition to protect room occupants according to an illustrative embodiment;

[0030] Fig.15 is an end view of a bottom track provided into a floor according to an illustrative embodiment;

[0031] Fig.16A is an interior view of a protection system for a classroom window according to an illustrative embodiment;

[0032] Fig. 16B is a schematic end view of a top portion of a sliding partition for a window according to an illustrative embodiment;

[0033] Fig. 16C is a schematic diagram of a bottom portion of a sliding partition and an end portion of a track according to an illustrative embodiment;

[0034] Fig.16D is an interior view of a stackable panel according to an illustrative embodiment;

[0035] Fig.16E According to the illustrative embodiment Fig.16D A top view of a stackable panel;

[0036] Fig.17A is a perspective view, partially cut away, showing a roller running within a closed overhead tubular guide (another variation of ballistic protection) according to an illustrative embodiment;

[0037] Fig. 17B is a partial cross-sectional view showing a roller running on a T-beam or I-beam rail according to an illustrative embodiment;

[0038] Fig.18 is a perspective view from within a safe room showing an internal locking mechanism to secure a movable partition in a desired position according to an illustrative embodiment;

[0039] Fig.19A is a top view of a layout of a classroom equipped with a mobile bulletproof partition designed to slide on floor tracks and ceiling tracks according to an illustrative embodiment;

[0040] Fig.19B is a top view of a layout of a classroom equipped with a mobile ballistic partition in a partially deployed position according to an illustrative embodiment;

[0041] Fig.19C is a top view of a layout of a classroom equipped with a movable ballistic partition that forms a reduced-space safe room in one area of ​​the classroom in accordance with an illustrative embodiment;

[0042] Fig. 20A is a top view of a layout of a classroom equipped with a movable bulletproof partition according to an illustrative embodiment, the movable bulletproof partition being stored at the front of the classroom;

[0043] Fig. 20B is a top view of a layout of a classroom equipped with a mobile ballistic partition in a deployed position according to an illustrative embodiment;

[0044] Fig. 20C is a top view of a classroom layout with a movable ballistic partition and a ballistic classroom door according to an illustrative embodiment, the movable ballistic partition being in a deployed position;

[0045] Fig.21 is a schematic diagram of a security room for a ballistic protection system;

[0046] Fig. 22 is a flow chart showing a method of protecting a school or other building according to an illustrative embodiment; and

[0047] Fig.23 is an overview schematic diagram of a processing and control system for an automated threat detection and ballistic protection system in accordance with an illustrative embodiment. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0048] There are many possible embodiments of the present invention, which cannot be described one by one in this article. Some possible embodiments are described below. In the following description, for the purpose of illustration, many specific details are set forth to provide a comprehensive understanding thereof. However, it should be clear that innovations can be implemented without various specific details. In other cases, well-known structures and devices are shown in the form of block diagrams for the convenience of their description. Various embodiments are discussed below. It should be noted that the description of the figures is only for the convenience of describing the embodiments. They are not intended to be an exhaustive description of the present invention, nor do they limit the scope of the present invention. In addition, any particular embodiment does not necessarily have all the aspects or advantages described herein. Therefore, in various embodiments, any features from different embodiments described herein can be combined. However, it must be emphasized that these are descriptions of embodiments of the present invention, not descriptions of the present invention, and the present invention is not limited to the specific embodiments described in this section, but is described in the broader terms of the claims.

[0049] A bulletproof protection system can be installed in various buildings including schools, office buildings, post offices, shopping centers, etc. As described herein, terms such as bulletproof protection system (bulletproof protective system) and ballistic protection system (ballistic protective system) can be used interchangeably, and it is not intended to distinguish between the two terms of ballistic (ballistic) and bulletproof (bulletproof). System described herein is designed to protect the occupants of buildings from gunfire attacks, and the system is referred to as bulletproof and / or ballistic protection. In various embodiments, the bulletproof protection system can form a bulletproof safe room in a classroom or other room, also referred to as a safe room. In various embodiments, the bulletproof protection system can turn the entire room into a safe room, or can form a safe room with reduced space in a region of the room. The bulletproof partition can be stored in a storage form that occupies the minimum space in the room, and can be moved to a deployed form to form a protective safe room. As non-limiting examples, in various embodiments, the stowed configuration of the bulletproof partition may include a folded configuration, a rolled configuration, a stacked configuration, and / or may include a stowed position on a track that allows the partition to be moved to a deployed position. In various embodiments, the partition may be automatically deployed, or may be manually deployed, or deployment may be automatically initiated and may be manually completed.

[0050] In various embodiments such as shopping malls, bulletproof partitions can be deployed across the store entrance so that the entire store can be called a safe room and will not be harmed by attackers who may attack from the interior of the shopping mall or the corridor area. Similarly, in various classroom applications, bulletproof partitions can be deployed across the classroom entrance so that the entire classroom can be a safe room and will not be harmed by attackers who may attack from the interior of the school or the corridor area. In various embodiments, bulletproof partitions can be deployed to form a reduced space safe room in a portion of a classroom, office, store, etc. Many embodiments herein are described in the context of schools and classrooms, however, it should be clear that the ideas disclosed herein are applicable to a wide range of environments and are not intended to be limited to schools.

[0051] Figure 1A is a perspective view of a ballistic protection system for installation in a classroom, school, or other building that may be subject to an armed attack in accordance with an illustrative embodiment. Figure 1A The ballistic protection system shown can provide a safe room 112 with reduced space at the rear of the room. The ballistic protection system 100 can include a foldable bulletproof partition 102 designed to be similar to an accordion wall. The partition 102 can include a plurality of interconnected panels 104a-n (hereinafter referred to as panel 104). The individual panels 104 are interconnected, allowing the user to retract or extend the foldable partition 102. The continuous panel can be connected to the ceiling at the top 106, and / or connected to the floor at the bottom 108. The panel 104 can be folded similar to an accordion or fan, so that the foldable, expandable partition collapses and does not get in the way. The partition can be stored in a folded form to minimize the space occupied by the partition and reduce the impact on the room footprint, and the partition can be quickly deployed in an expanded form to form a ballistic protection safe room in at least a portion of the room. In the expanded form, the partition can form a protective wall, and its width takes up the minimum space in the floor area of ​​a small room. In various embodiments, the thickness of the protective wall can be less than 12 inches, so that it occupies less than 12 inches of room space. In various embodiments, the thickness of the protective wall can be less than 6 inches, so that it occupies less than 12 inches of room space.

[0052] The individual panels 104 of the bulletproof partition 102 can be designed to move along a track system 110, wherein the track 110 is embedded in the floor of the classroom 120 to provide a safe and stable path for the movement of the partition. The track 110 is preferably embedded in the floor by a certain distance (e.g., 5 inches) by recessing or lowering to ensure that the partition 102 is fully protected and moves smoothly. The track 110 is a single-width track, wherein all panels run on the same single track. This single-track design allows the track 110 to occupy as little ground space as possible. In addition, in various embodiments, there can be a corresponding upper track, also referred to as a guide rail, in the ceiling of the classroom, wherein the upper guide rail can also be embedded in the space above the ceiling (e.g., 8 inches) to stabilize the partition during the movement of the partition 102. Extending the track to the ceiling or above the ceiling allows the partition to extend to the ceiling or above the ceiling, which enhances ballistic protection by limiting the ability of the shooter to shoot over the top of the partition. The upper track (if any) is also a single-width track, wherein all panels run on the same track. Various embodiments may have only floor tracks, only ceiling tracks, or a combination of floor tracks and ceiling tracks. Throughout this document, the floor tracks and / or ceiling tracks in various embodiments may have the following advantages: they are single width tracks, where all panels run on the single width track. However, it should be clear that referring to them as single tracks does not exclude embodiments having both a single width track in the ceiling and a single width track in the floor. Many embodiments will have one single track in the ceiling and another single track in the floor, where all panels run on or between the upper and lower tracks.

[0053] The upper and / or lower tracks may carry the partitions to make it easier for a child to move the partitions. Embedding the tracks in the floor and ceiling may increase the ballistic protection provided by the partitions by allowing the partitions to extend completely from floor to ceiling without gaps at the top or bottom of the partitions. The partitions may form a safe room with no gaps between the panels and the floor, no gaps between the panels and the ceiling, and / or no gaps between the panels and the walls of the room.

[0054] In the fully deployed configuration, the partition may be generally rectilinear in shape, and in embodiments with floor tracks 110, the partition may be positioned generally above the floor tracks. At each connection portion where the panels 104 of the bulletproof partition 102 fold, the partition 102 may have overlapping seam overlap guards 114. The seam overlap guards 114 are designed to provide additional protection by covering the gaps between the panels 104 when the bulletproof partition 102 is fully deployed. The seam overlap guards allow the partition to provide seamless coverage between walls without gaps that can be exploited by an attacker.

[0055] Figure 1BAccording to the illustrative embodiment Figure 1A 1. A top view of a portion of a partition in FIG. The seam overlap baffle 114 minimizes the possibility of a projectile or attack penetrating the seam. The seam overlap baffle 114 enhances the overall defensive capabilities of the partition 102. When the partition is extended to the fully deployed configuration, a separate panel can pivot relative to an adjacent panel at a hinge 116. In the fully deployed configuration, the seam overlap baffle 114 of one panel can engage in a nearby recess 118 of an adjacent panel. With the baffle 114 of one partition placed in the recess 118 of the next partition, the entire partition 102 forms a barrier with an additional layer of hinge protection, thereby increasing resistance to bullets. The partitions described herein can provide seamless coverage from wall to wall and from floor to ceiling to protect occupants without gaps, seams or other openings that could be exploited by an attacker.

[0056] In various embodiments, the bulletproof partition can be manually operated, and / or can also be automatically deployed. The bulletproof partition that automatically deploys can be deployed by using a magnet, a chain drive, a spiral drive, a rack and pinion or other mechanical devices. The bulletproof partition that automatically deploys can be deployed in response to a signal indicating an upcoming threat. In various embodiments, the bulletproof partition can be made of any conventional bulletproof material, including a combination of ballistic materials such as steel, liquid armor, ballistic gel, bulletproof glass, fiberglass, Kevlar fibers (Kev l ar).

[0057] Figure 2 is a top view of another embodiment of a hinged sliding partition for use in a ballistic protection system according to an illustrative embodiment. In various embodiments, the hinged sliding partition can be stored along a wall and can be deployed along tracks from a stored position to a deployed position at a different location. In various embodiments, the partition can be stored in a pocket along one or more walls and can be slid out of the pocket to the deployed position by sliding the partition along tracks in the floor and / or ceiling.

[0058] The partition 202 may be hinged and stowed on tracks along one or more walls 204, 216 of the classroom 224. As shown, the partition 202 is stowed along the left wall 204. The partition 202 is designed to slide along the track system 206, allowing the partition 202 to move from a stowed position (along the wall 204) to a deployed position 220. In various embodiments where the wall 208 is a solid wall (such as an interior wall made of brick, cinder block, or other ballistic resistant material), the partition may form a safe room 222 between the wall 208 and the partition 202 on the track 206. In various embodiments where the wall 208 may be a "soft" wall (which may include door openings, windows, and / or non-ballistic resistant materials), the partition 202 may be deployed along the track 206 to cover the soft wall so that the rest of the classroom may become a safe room.

[0059] The sliding partition 202 may include rollers with frictionless bearings so that the rollers can roll easily on the tracks, so that even a child can easily move the heavy partition from the stowed position (such as along the wall 204) to the deployed position 220 without applying much force. The rollers can be any conventional rollers, including so-called idler wheels, drive wheels, etc. The rollers allow the partition to move on the upper and / or lower tracks with minimal friction and allow the partition to slide smoothly along the track system 206.

[0060] The track system 206 can be U-shaped extending along three sides, or can be L-shaped extending along two sides. In various embodiments, the partition can be a single partition that is stored along one wall, or can be two partition components that are stored along two walls. An embodiment with two partition components can include a first partition component that is stored along a first wall (such as wall 204) and a second partition component that is stored along a second wall (such as wall 216). The two partition components can be deployed along the track so that they can engage with each other in the deployed position 206 and can be locked into place against each other. In an embodiment with a single partition, the partition can include a switching joint that allows the partition to be stored and deployed along the track, and then allows a portion of the partition to switch to the deployed track portion, which will be described more fully below.

[0061] In an embodiment with a single partition, the partition can slide over a switching joint 210 in the track system 206 and then can move in the opposite direction (toward the wall 204 along the track system 206) to engage with a lock 212. The lock 212 can secure the partition 202 in the deployed position. In various embodiments, the lock can be embedded in the wall 204 so that the partition can be nested in the wall. This embedded position can provide additional protection by reducing any possible gaps.

[0062] In various embodiments, additional low wall partition sections may be fixed in place or hinged to expand to cover any gaps left after the partition is moved back through the toggle joint to engage the lock 212. In various embodiments, the partition 202 may be designed to have an accordion or fan folding function. The partition 202 may be folded in an accordion or fan-like manner so that the rear end of the partition 202 may slide over the toggle joint 210. The leading edge of the partition may engage the lock 214, and the rear edge may slide over the toggle joint and then extend to engage the lock 212. The opposite end of the partition 202 may lock into a recessed locking mechanism 212, 214 located in the wall 204, 216.

[0063] In various embodiments with two partition components, the partition 202 can be divided into two parts, one of which can be stored along the wall 204 and the other along the wall 216. When deployed, both parts can move along the floor track system 206, and the two parts of the partition 202 can be locked together in the middle of the track system 206. The two-half configuration can provide greater coverage and enhance the protective capabilities of the partition. The partition 202 can form a space enclosed between the partition 202 and the ballistic wall 208 ( Figure 2 A safe room between the top of the classroom and the back of the classroom (i.e., the back of the classroom) can be used to contain students and faculty during an active shooter event, or a partition can cover the soft wall 208 to form a safe room within the classroom. A portion of the track system 206 can be designed to be hidden in an alcove formed by the alcove wall 218, which can also have a blackboard, bookshelves, etc. along the opposite wall 204, 216.

[0064] In various embodiments, the movable partition system may include an automatic partition mover 230. The automatic partition mover 230 may move the partition from a stowed position to a deployed position or a partially deployed position. The automatic partition mover may include a piston, a magnet, a screw drive, a chain drive, or other various devices for moving the partition. Upon receiving an action signal indicating an imminent threat, the automatic partition mover may automatically and quickly move the partition to the deployed or partially deployed position. In embodiments where the partition is hidden behind a false wall, the automatic partition mover 230 may move the partition to a partially deployed position that is at least far enough that a portion of the partition extends from behind the false wall so that a child can grasp the partition and move the partition to the fully deployed position.

[0065] Figure 3 is a perspective view of two back-to-back classrooms with a permanently installed ballistic protection system according to an illustrative embodiment. In various embodiments, the safe room can employ a permanently installed reinforced shelter. As described herein, a permanently installed shelter means that at least a portion of the ballistic shelter does not need to be moved to a deployed state, but rather remains in a fully deployed state at all times. Figure 3Depicted are two classrooms 302, 304 positioned back to back, wherein a shared safe room 314 is positioned between the classrooms 302, 304. The safe room 314 can be formed by a permanently installed bulletproof wall 322 of the classroom 302 and a permanently installed bulletproof wall 310 of the classroom 304. In various embodiments, each classroom can have an independent bunker, such as a bunker 312 of the classroom 302 and a bunker 314 of the classroom 304, wherein there is a classroom wall between the bunkers, or two classrooms can share a single bunker located between the classrooms. The bunkers 312 and 314 can serve as a protected area in the classrooms 302 and 304, which can be quickly entered in the event of an emergency (such as an active shooter situation). The occupants can then seal the bunker by closing the bulletproof door or other mobile bulletproof partitions on the door 316.

[0066] Figure 4 According to the illustrative embodiment Figure 3 The front view of the bulletproof partition is shown. Now turn to Figure 3 and Figure 4 The movable partition for sealing the safe room 312 can be a hinged door 416, which can selectively provide access to the safe room or seal the safe room. Figure 4 As shown, the door 316 can be designed with an overlapping joint, namely the overlapping portion 418, which ensures maximum protection against external threats. The overlapping joint enhances the overall strength and integrity of the door, minimizing the risk of bullets or projectiles penetrating the shelter.

[0067] In various embodiments, the reinforced bunkers 312 and 314 can be spacious enough to accommodate 50 or more students. The reinforced bunkers 312 and 314 can be designed to provide enough space for students and teachers to seek safety without affecting the overall floor space of the classroom. Various comfort facilities can also be provided for students in each bunker. The comfort facilities may include one or more vents 318 to ensure that there is a fresh air supply even when the bunkers 312 and 314 are sealed for safety reasons. In various embodiments, the vents 318 can be located on the exterior wall to ventilate outward. In addition, a television monitor 320 can be installed in each bunker so that students can see the arrival of rescuers.

[0068] The bulletproof partition 322 can be constructed using a variety of materials to ensure a high level of protection against bullets, projectiles, etc. The bulletproof partition 322 can include different panels 402, 404, 406, and 408, which can be made of one or more of bulletproof glass, Kevlar fiber, steel, ballistic gel, or other protective materials. It should be understood that the specific combination of materials used to form the panels 402-408 can be adjusted based on the desired level of protection and design requirements.

[0069] The fixed bulletproof partition 322 includes a door opening 316 and a movable partition 416, which can be a hinged door, a sliding door, a rolling door or other device that uses a bulletproof partition to cover the opening, and the bulletproof partition is not easily breached by potential attackers. To ensure the safety of the occupants in the bunker, the rear of the door 416 can have a handle, allowing the door 416 to be opened and closed only from the inside of the bunker 312. Not providing an external handle helps prevent unauthorized entry and ensures control over entering or leaving the bunker 312.

[0070] In embodiments with hinged doors, hinged door 416 may be secured from the inside with crosspieces or braces 410. This additional measure increases the door's resistance to external forces, preventing unauthorized entry and increasing the level of security. The method of securing door 416 closed with crosspieces or braces may vary depending on the design and the particular locking mechanism.

[0071] The safe haven partition 322 can be secured into the classroom floor with bolts 324, and the top edge 326 can extend above the classroom ceiling. By securely securing the bottom of the partition 322 to the floor, the partition 322 cannot be displaced or damaged during an attack. The extension of the partition 322 above the ceiling provides additional protection and prevents entry from the top of the partition 322.

[0072] Figure 5 5 is an interior view of a ballistic protection system in the form of a sliding partition according to an illustrative embodiment. The sliding partition can be stored in a first area and then deployed to a deployed position to provide protection from an attacker. The sliding partition 500 includes a plurality of interconnected panels 502, each of which has top rollers and bottom rollers for easy sliding. The panels 502 can include an armored steel frame 506 and can include various ballistic protection materials. The top track 510 and / or the bottom track 514 can make the panels 502 easy to move and deploy. The armored steel hinge plate 512 can connect adjacent panels 502 together. The bottom track 514 can be embedded in the classroom floor, and the top track can be embedded above the ceiling to provide full coverage from floor to ceiling.

[0073] In various embodiments, one or more individual panels can be locked to the floor using deadbolt locks that engage holes in the floor or floor track. In an embodiment, the panel can include a spring latch deadbolt 504 located in the inside of the end panel so that when the end panel is slid into place at the end of the track, the spring-actuated deadbolt can slide into the openings in the top and / or bottom to secure the panel in place.

[0074] In various embodiments, the front panel can be locked to the fixed wall at the end of the track using a latch 516 (which can be an automatic latch). The fixed wall at the end of the track can be a low wall 520 including a ballistic panel to make the low wall anti-ballistic, and / or the fixed wall at the first end of the track can be a low wall 508 including a ballistic panel to make the low wall anti-ballistic.

[0075] Figure 6 602 is a schematic diagram of a roller for use with a floor track of a mobile ballistic protection system according to an illustrative embodiment. In various embodiments, the floor track 602 can be designed to carry at least a portion of the weight of the partition 600, and the partition 600 can extend from the floor or below the floor to above the ceiling of the room. In various embodiments, the partition panel can have a tension adjuster 604 that can adjust the amount of tension that exists between the lower track and the upper track (also known as the upper rail). The tension adjuster 604 can adjust the freedom of movement of the ballistic partition by adjusting the tension of each panel between the upper track and the lower track. In various embodiments, the tension adjuster 604 can be located within the panel, and the adjustment bolt 608 can be manipulated from inside the safe room so that the tension can be adjusted. The roller 600 can run on the track 602, and the bearing 610 within the roller can help reduce friction and make it as easy as possible for a child to move the partition to the deployed configuration.

[0076] Figure 7 702 is a schematic diagram of rollers for use with a ceiling track system of a mobile ballistic protection system according to an illustrative embodiment. A ceiling track 702 can be positioned above a ceiling 704. In various embodiments, the ceiling track can be positioned approximately 8 inches into the ceiling 704. The ceiling track 702 can be made of armor steel or other similar material. The ceiling track 702 has one or more rollers 706 that can run on the upper track 702. The rollers 706 can move a partition 710 along the ceiling track 702. A plurality of armor steel rivets 708 can be used to secure the partition 710 to the rollers 706 that can be positioned above the partition 710. The upper edge of the partition 710 can be positioned above the ceiling 704 with both the rollers 706 and the upper track 702. This can provide full ballistic protection for the child from behind the partition all the way to above the ceiling. Figure 6 Rollers and floor rails support the bottom of the mobile panels, while Figure 7 The rollers and upper track can support the top of the same mobile panel, and the tension adjuster can adjust the tension on the panel between the two tracks.

[0077] Fig. 8A is an end view of a partition having swivel casters and a height adjuster for moving and placing the ballistic partition according to an illustrative embodiment, wherein the height adjuster is in an extended configuration; Figure 8B802 is an end view of a partition with swivel casters and a height adjuster for moving and placing a ballistic partition according to an illustrative embodiment, wherein the height adjuster is in a retracted configuration. In various embodiments, a trackless ballistic partition 802 can be deployed from a stowed position to a deployed position without a floor track or a ceiling track. The trackless partition 802 can have a plurality of rollers, which can be swivel casters 804, which can be used to move the partition 802 to form a safe room, thereby protecting people from armed attackers. In various embodiments, the partition 802 can include a plurality of interconnected partitions, wherein each partition 806 has a respective corresponding roller, which can be a caster. The casters 804 provide smooth movement on the floor of a classroom or other room, allowing a user to quickly and easily deploy the partition 802 by simply pulling it across a room, a door opening, a window, or anywhere a mobile ballistic partition is needed. Once deployed to the desired position, the partitions can be locked to the classroom floor and / or fixed walls, and in various embodiments, the locks can be recessed into the wall to eliminate gaps and provide a safe and secure safe room for resident personnel.

[0078] The shelf 802 may include a height adjuster that allows the shelf to be raised above or on top of the casters. In various embodiments, the height adjuster may be embedded within the shelf, and in various embodiments, the height adjuster may be a piston 808 on top of each caster 804. Fig. 8A In the extended configuration shown, the piston is extended, causing the casters to extend downwardly below the bottom of the shelf, thereby allowing the shelf to be moved on the casters. Figure 8B In the retracted configuration shown, the piston is retracted, allowing the casters to be pulled into the space within the shelf and the shelf can be lowered to the ground. In various embodiments, the shelf can be completely against the ground with the casters completely inside the wall. In various embodiments, the casters can remain slightly extended to allow for placement and adjustment. In other words, the piston 808 can be used to lower the shelf 802 above the casters 804, allowing the user to deploy the shelf 802 when the piston is in the extended configuration, and then lower the shelf to the floor in the deployed position to eliminate the gap between the shelf 802 and the floor.

[0079] In various embodiments of the partition, the bulletproof foot guard 810 can extend outward at a certain angle along the bottom 812 of the partition 802. The foot guard can be made of armor steel or other bulletproof materials. In the embodiment without the height adjuster, the foot guard can extend from the bottom of the partition to limit the ability of the shooter to shoot bullets from below the partition or tracks, etc. In the embodiment with floor tracks, the foot guard 810 can protect the track and rollers, and can prevent the shooter from shooting from below the partition. In the embodiment with the height adjuster, the partition can be lowered so that the foot guard is against the floor, thereby preventing the shooter from being able to shoot at the bottom of the partition. The angle of the foot guard can make the bullet turn to prevent the bullet from entering the safe room or hitting the mechanical parts of the partition, such as pistons and casters or rollers and tracks. When the partition 802 is lowered to the floor, the foot guard 810 can be against the ground or the floor, thereby preventing the shooter from shooting at the seam where the partition 802 and the floor are mutually joined. In various embodiments, the diaphragms of diaphragm 802 may be made of multiple layers of different ballistic resistant materials, such as continuous layers of armored steel, ballistic glass, ballistic membrane, liquid armor, or the like.

[0080] Fig. 9 is a top view of a ballistic protection system with pivotable panels to form a collapsible pop-up shelter, according to an illustrative embodiment. Fig. 9 In the embodiment of FIG. 1 , a track system is not required. Fig. 9 As shown, the system 900 may include two pivotable bullet-resistant panels 902, 904 designed to pivot from corners 906, 908 of a classroom wall 910. The free ends 912, 914 of the panels 902, 904 are respectively designed to be joined together, such as in the middle of the classroom, thereby forming a triangular shelter 916 formed by the panels 902, 904 and the wall 910.

[0081] Vertex 918 may include overlapping hooks 920 so that panels 902, 904 can be quickly arranged into a nested configuration and securely locked to each other by overlapping portions to protect the seams. Each panel may include multiple casters 922 so that panels 902, 904 can be moved along the floor of the classroom. In various embodiments, multiple locking rods 924 may be included as part of panels 902, 904, and the locking rods may be forcibly inserted into holes in the floor to keep panels 902, 904 stable in place. In various embodiments, two panels, such as panels 902 and 904, can be locked to each other at their mutual engagement.

[0082] In embodiments where the partition is moved to an above-floor position, such as Fig. 9 In the illustrated embodiment, the baseboards on the exterior of the wall can help prevent bullets from entering the safe room when a shooter shoots into the seam where the partition and the floor meet. Fig. 9The embodiment is shown as having two panels forming a triangle, but it should be clear that in various embodiments, multiple hinged panels (each panel is hinged to the next panel) can be deployed to form various safe rooms of different sizes and shapes. The near panel can remain hinged to the wall and can be pivoted outward to form a shelter, while the other hinged panels can each be pivoted relative to the adjacent panel to deploy into a safe room, which can remain hingedly mounted to the wall for strength and stability.

[0083] Fig. 10A is a top view of a series of armor panels deployed via a track system to form a ballistic protection partition in accordance with an illustrative embodiment; Fig. 10B is in a deployed arrangement according to an illustrative embodiment Fig. 10A A front view of a series of armor panels. In various embodiments, a series of independent armor panels 1002 can be deployed through a track system, which can include floor tracks and ceiling tracks. Each individual armor panel can be deployed independently, and each armor panel can be nested with the next armor panel to form overlapping armor. Each panel can include overlapping baffles 1004, which form lap joints on the abutting panels after the panel and the abutting panel slide together on the track. When each panel slides into place on the track, the overlapping baffles cover the seams between the panels to form a partition without gaps. It should be noted that the individual panels can also be fixed to each other and / or to the floor using mechanical fasteners to form a complete partition. In various embodiments, the last panel to be deployed can be locked in place, thereby keeping the previous panels in their respective positions in the track without locking each panel to the floor or adjacent panels. The individual armor panels can have many different material combinations and configurations. In various embodiments, the armor plate can be made of a combination or multi-layer structure of Kevlar fiber, ballistic gel and / or armor steel.

[0084] Fig. 10C is a schematic diagram of a partition formed from bullet-resistant panels hinged together in accordance with an illustrative embodiment. FIG. 10A to FIG. 10C In various embodiments, multiple armor panels 1002 may be optionally hinged together with armor pins 1006 to enable them to move together. These pins may be coated with armor material or otherwise hardened. With the armor hinge pins in place, panels 1002 may be held together and may move together. Overlapping guards 1004 of panel 1002a overlap panel 1002b so that overlapping region 1008 may protect the hinge region.

[0085] Fig.111 is a top view of a bulletproof partition designed to be able to be rolled up and rolled out for deployment according to an illustrative embodiment. The vertical roll partition can be made of flexible materials, including Kevlar fibers, ballistic gel, etc. The vertical roll partition 1102 can be stored in a coiled or rolled form, can be stored on a vertical reel 1104, and the partition 1102 can be deployed by rolling out the partition along the track system in the classroom 1106. The partition 1102 can be stored in a roll shape in a convenient location such as the corner 1104 of the classroom 1106 for easy storage, and can be deployed along the track system to form a safe room. In various embodiments, the partition 1102 can form a semicircular safe room 1108, or various shapes according to the shape of the track system. The occupants of the room can move to the protection area 1110, and then the partition can be pulled around the protection area. The partition can move on the track system like pulling a shower curtain around a shower. The partition 1102 can then be secured to the wall at the end of the track. Although the partition can be flexible, the leading edge of the partition can have a rigid vertical edge that can be secured to the wall to form a safe room.

[0086] In various embodiments, mobile bulletproof partitions, including vertical roll-up partitions 1102, can be used to seal the entrance of a store, including a store in a shopping mall. The mobile bulletproof partition used to securely seal the store entrance, making the store a safe room, can also serve the additional function of ensuring the safety of the store interior when the store is closed (such as at night). The mobile bulletproof partition is designed to be securely bolted to the wall and effectively seal the space so that both attackers and potential thieves cannot enter the enclosed space.

[0087] Fig.12 is a perspective view of a partition that can be stored overhead in a classroom ceiling according to an illustrative embodiment. The overhead bulletproof partition can be stored in an overhead horizontal roll-up, or it can be stored in an L-shaped track that slides along the ceiling like a conventional garage door. The overhead partition 1202 can be stored in the ceiling 1204 and can be pulled down (as shown by arrow "B") into place through the classroom door 1206 and / or other weak points along the classroom wall (such as a window). In various embodiments, the bulletproof partition 1202 can be a solid roll-up overhead door, or it can be a flexible ballistic barrier that can be rolled up into a horizontal roll, or it can be similar to a garage door on an L-shaped track. Fig.11 Similar to the vertical roll-up bulletproof partition of , various mobile bulletproof partitions, including the overhead partition 1202, can be used to close the entrance of a store (including a store in a shopping mall). The mobile bulletproof partition used to securely close the store entrance and make the store a safe room can also play an additional function of ensuring the safety of the interior of the store when the store is closed (such as at night). The mobile bulletproof partition is designed to be securely bolted to the floor in contact with the floor and effectively close the space so that both attackers and potential thieves cannot enter the enclosed space.

[0088] Fig.13 1 is an end view of a slidable partition with ballistic protection for the partition's rails and wheels according to an illustrative embodiment. In various embodiments, the partition 1302 can slide out along overhead rails into a deployed position. In various embodiments, the partition can be used to block door openings and / or windows to make an entire room a safe room, or the partition can extend across a portion of a room to make a portion of a room a safe room. When confronted with a protective partition, a potential attacker may attempt to shoot at the top of the partition and the supports that hold the partition in place. Fig.13 As shown, the upper track in the ceiling may include ballistic protection to separate the track from the rollers.

[0089] The slidable partition 1302 can be suspended with its wheels 1304 located on a barn door-style rail 1306 above the ceiling 1308. Ballistic protection / armor plates 1310 protect the rail 1306 and wheels 1304 so that a shooter cannot shoot the partition off the rail or hit the rail until it fails. The ballistic protection / armor plates 1310 of the rail 1306 can be attached to the rafters or other structural components of the building above the ceiling at an upper end 1312 and can be wrapped back to provide full protection for the rail 1306 and rollers 1304. The lower end of the armor plate of the rail can include a lower end 1314 for protecting the rail 1306 and wheels 1304 from below. The flange 1316 of the armor plate 1310 can also extend from the area below the rail to the area that touches or nearly touches the side of the partition so that a shooter cannot shoot at the wheel 1304, the connecting parts between the wheel and the partition, or any other mechanical parts. A slight gap may exist between the flange and the bulkhead so that the bulkhead does not rub against the flange when moved to the deployed position. The armor plate may extend down from the rafters, back around the track and wheels, and extend over the bulkhead. By connecting from the ceiling to the bulkhead, the armor plate helps provide ballistic protection from the top of the room to the bottom of the room, making it impossible for shooters to shoot from above or around. The armor plate may help protect the occupants of the room from bullets and may also protect the support system of the bulkhead so that the bulkhead does not fail.

[0090] Fig.141 is an interior view of a security system that uses a bulletproof partition to protect room occupants according to an illustrative embodiment. In many cases, for safety reasons, the door of a classroom is usually opened from the room to the corridor in the event of a fire or other evacuation situation. The sliding ballistic door 1408 can slide on an overhead track and / or a floor track so that the opening of the door opening 1412 can be covered from the inside regardless of whether the classroom door is open or closed. In various embodiments, the sliding ballistic door 1408 can be remotely triggered to automatically close the entrance to a place such as a classroom. In various embodiments, the system may include an automatic partition mover 1430 that can push the sliding door 1412. In various embodiments, the sliding door 1412 can be pushed by a magnet to quickly close when a threat occurs. In various embodiments, the sliding door 1412 can be pushed by a chain drive, a screw drive, or other devices.

[0091] In various embodiments, the door can be secured in a closed position using an electromagnet 1414, which can attract a corresponding magnet on the door 1408 so that the door is not easily pulled open. In various embodiments, the sliding door 1412 can be locked using bolts, such as being locked into the floor and / or being locked into the wall around the door. In various embodiments, the door can be pushed into a closed position and held in the closed position using magnets until the bolt lock can be locked into the floor and / or wall. Alarm device 1416 can emit an audible alarm and / or light to alert occupants to the threat. In embodiments with automatic sliding doors, alarm device 1416 can remind occupants to keep their distance from the door when it is closed.

[0092] Fig.15 1508 is an end view of a bottom track set into a floor according to an illustrative embodiment. Panels 1502 of a bulletproof partition may run on rollers 1504, and the rollers may run on tracks 1510 embedded in floor 1508. A bulletproof toe guard 1506 may protect rollers 1504 and tracks 1510 from bullets. Fig.15 As shown, since the track is embedded in the floor, the bottom end of the panel 1502 can be below the floor level, so the shooter cannot shoot from under the panel into the safe room behind the panel. The foot guard 1506 further protects the occupants and prevents bullets from passing under the partition 1502 into the safe room.

[0093] Fig.16A1 is an interior view of a protection system for a classroom window according to an illustrative embodiment. Window protection system 1600 may include a series of slidable panels 1604 that may slide into place to cover window 1602. Panels 1602 may have rollers 1608 that travel on overhead rails 1606, and panels 1602 may have lower rollers that travel on lower rails. Because the weight of the partition is supported on the upper and lower rails, even young children can easily grasp the partition and slide it over the window to create a safe room within the classroom.

[0094] Fig. 16B is a schematic end view of a top portion of a sliding partition that may be used for door openings and windows according to an illustrative embodiment. Fig.16A and Fig. 16B , the rail can be hung high enough above the window to keep the rail and rollers safely out of the path of any bullet that might pass through the window. The partition 1604 can then be suspended below the roller 1608 and below the rail 1606, with the bearings 1610 and / or other vulnerable parts facing inward, toward the interior of the room. For sliding partitions covering doors and windows, the ballistic protection can extend all the way to the bearings 1610 that connect the roller 1608 to the panel 1604. With this design, the rail can be mounted flush against the wall, and the panel can be suspended from the rail to cover the window without any protective gaps. In various embodiments, additional ballistic protection 1612 can extend downward from the roller 1608 from the interior of the room. This allows the weight of the panel 1604 to be suspended below the roller 1608, while also ensuring that there are no gaps between the rail and the panel that would allow a bullet to pass through.

[0095] Fig. 16C is an end view of the bottom of a sliding partition for doors and windows according to an illustrative embodiment. In various embodiments, a lower roller 1622 can run on a lower track 1624, which can be located at or above floor level. A protective strip 1614 can protect the roller 1622 at the bottom of the partition and can protect any gap between the bottom of the partition 1604 and the track 1624. In various embodiments, the protective strip 1614 can be part of the movable partition 1604 and can be suspended from the partition into a groove along the side of the track. In various embodiments, the protective strip 1614 can be a non-moving part of the track itself and can extend upward from the track to cover the lower roller 1622 and any gap between the partition 1604 and the track 1624.

[0096] Fig.16D is an interior view of a stackable panel according to an illustrative embodiment, and Fig.16E According to the illustrative embodiment Fig.16D16. A top view of a stackable panel. In various embodiments, the stackable panels 1602 can be stored together, wherein each panel is in an upright position, ready to be deployed at any time, and wherein multiple panels are aligned front to back with each other. The stackable panels 1620 can be stored in a support slot (shoe) or retaining area at the end of the track system. When each panel 1620 is pulled along the track system in the direction of arrow D, the teeth 1622 of the front panel can bite into the recess 1624 of the next panel. In this way, when each panel is deployed onto the track to cover the window or wall, the next panel can automatically engage with the panel in front of it, thereby pulling the next panel along the track. When the teeth of one panel engage with the recess of the next panel, each panel is engaged by the panel in front of it until a series of connected panels form a partition on the window and / or wall.

[0097] Fig.17A 1704 is a partial cross-sectional view showing rollers running within an enclosed overhead tubular rail according to an illustrative embodiment. In various embodiments, the upper end of the partition can be supported by an upper rail having a tubular structure. The roller 1704 can roll within the tube 1706. The bulletproof partition can be attached to the tab 1708 to hang below the roller and the tube. The tube can be made of a hardened material such as steel to protect the roller from bullets.

[0098] In various embodiments, the upper rail can have a shield 1702 that can provide ballistic protection for the rail and rollers. Various upper rails can include shields to protect the rail and rollers, including tubular and non-tubular upper rails. Shield 1702 can be angled to deflect bullets and protect the upper mechanical components of the mobile bulkhead. Shield 1702 can shield the rail, rollers, and top of the bulkhead from bullets.

[0099] Fig. 17B is a partial cutaway view showing rollers running on a T-beam or I-beam rail, according to an illustrative embodiment. Roller 1714 can roll along rail 1716 to deploy a mobile ballistic partition that can be suspended from tab 1718. Protective plate 1712 can be rolled back to cover rail 1716 and roller 1714. Protective plate 1712 can extend along the length of the rail to protect the rail and roller from bullets, and protective plate 1712 can be suspended below the rail and roller to provide additional protection. The protective plate provides ballistic protection for the rail and roller, as well as the occupants of the safe room, without interfering with the operation of the mobile partition. In various embodiments, protective plate 1712 can be extended to the right, such as Fig. 17BAs shown, the protective plate is interlocked with the partition to form seamless protection. In various embodiments, the protective plate is almost interlocked with the partition, but there may be a slight gap between the protective plate and the partition so that the partition does not rub against the protective plate when moving to the deployed position. In various embodiments, the gap may be less than one inch.

[0100] Fig.18 1 is a perspective view from within a safe room according to an illustrative embodiment, showing a vertical bolt locking mechanism to secure a mobile partition in a desired position. The locking vertical rod can be driven into the bolt hole to lock the partition in the deployed position, making it impossible for an attacker to move the partition. The locking handle 1802 can be positioned on the inside of each panel 1804, and the locking handle 1802 can be rotated, for example, counterclockwise to drive the upper rod 1806 into the upper locking bolt socket 1810, which can be located in the upper rail or other upper area, and the lower rod 1808 can be driven into the lower locking bolt socket 1812, which can be located in the floor or lower track. The locking handle 1802 can be rotated clockwise to pull the vertical rods 1806, 1808 out of the locking bolt sockets 1810, 1012 so that the partition can be moved. It should be clear that the direction of rotation can be changed without departing from the present disclosure. In various embodiments, a single vertical bolt locking mechanism may secure the entire bulkhead in the deployed position, although multiple locking mechanisms may be provided, optionally with each panel of the bulkhead including one or more locking mechanisms.

[0101] Fig.19A 1904. It is a top view of the layout of a classroom equipped with a mobile bulletproof partition according to an illustrative embodiment, and the mobile bulletproof partition is designed to slide on floor tracks and ceiling tracks. The floor track can be embedded in the floor of the classroom, and / or the ceiling track can be a load-bearing track in the ceiling. Track 1908 can be arranged in an L shape so that the mobile partition can be stored along one wall and unfolded along the second wall, thereby closing the room and forming a safe room in the room. As shown, partition 1902 can be stored behind a false wall 1906 of classroom 1904. Optional false wall 1906 can hide the mobile partition to reduce the appearance of ballistic materials in the room, but it is not crucial for the partition to function. When an attack occurs, the partition can be pulled out along the track to cover the door and / or window of soft wall 1910.

[0102] Fig.19B1 is a top view of the layout of a classroom equipped with a mobile bulletproof partition according to an illustrative embodiment, the mobile bulletproof partition being in a partially deployed position. The partition 1902 can be pushed along the track 1912 to cover all or part of the soft wall 1910. In various embodiments, the mobile partition 1902 can be rolled back through the switching joint 210 to be locked in place using a latch 1914 that can be located at the end of the track. In various embodiments, the mobile partition can extend to cover the door 1916 and can be locked in place, thereby preventing entry even if the door 1916 is open. In various embodiments, the classroom door can be a ballistic door that can be locked in place and can prevent intruders from entering and can stop bullets. In embodiments with a locking ballistic classroom door, the mobile partition does not need to extend to cover the door 1916. In various embodiments without a ballistic classroom door, the mobile partition can extend to cover the entire soft wall 1910 and can be locked in place at either end, both ends, or along the length of the wall.

[0103] Fig.19C 1 is a top view of a layout of a classroom equipped with a mobile ballistic partition that forms a reduced-space safe room in one area of ​​the classroom according to an illustrative embodiment. The mobile partition can be deployed along tracks 1924 to form a reduced-space safe room 1920 in one area of ​​the classroom 1904. In various embodiments, a reduced-space safe room located in one area of ​​the room may be preferred over installing one protective partition on a soft interior wall 1910 and another protective partition on a window 1922 of an exterior wall. In various embodiments, when the partition 1902 is locked in place in the fully deployed position (e.g., Fig.19C 1926). A gap 1928 may be left between the rear edge of the ballistic panel 1902 and the wall 1926. The gap 1928 may be used as an opening for entering and leaving the safe room 1920. In various embodiments, a hinged ballistic panel 1930 pivotally hinged to the wall 1926 may be used to close the gap. In various embodiments with a hinged ballistic panel 1930, a switch contact may not be necessary. In other embodiments, at least a portion of the partition 1902 may have the ability to fold into a fan or accordion style so that the rear edge can pass through the switch contact and then can extend to interengage with the wall 1926. In various embodiments, the classroom door 1916 may also be a locking ballistic door that can provide a second level of protection.

[0104] Fig. 20A1 is a top view of the layout of a classroom equipped with a mobile bulletproof partition according to an illustrative embodiment, which is stored in the front of the classroom. A false wall 1906 can be located in the front of the classroom and can hold a blackboard, etc. The partition 1902 can be stored on an L-shaped track 1912 behind the false wall 1906. In the event of an attack, the partition can be deployed along the track 1912 to cover the soft interior wall 1910, including covering the door opening 1916 and any interior windows facing the corridor. In various embodiments, the partition 1902 can be rolled back through a switching joint, or the door can be a ballistic door or various other options provided throughout the present disclosure.

[0105] Fig. 20B 1 is a top view of a layout of a classroom equipped with a mobile bulletproof partition according to an illustrative embodiment, the mobile bulletproof partition being in an extended position. The mobile bulletproof partition 1902 can be extended along the soft wall 1910 and can be rolled back through the switching joint to the corner of the room, where the mobile bulletproof partition can safely cover the door opening and prevent entry. A low wall 1926 with a ballistic panel can protect the end of the soft wall, so that although the mobile partition covers less than the entire soft wall, the entire wall can be a ballistic partition. Locking bolts 1924 can lock the mobile partition into the desired position covering the door opening 1916.

[0106] Fig. 20C 1 is a top view of a layout of a classroom equipped with a mobile bulletproof partition and a ballistic classroom door according to an illustrative embodiment, the mobile bulletproof partition being in a deployed position. In various embodiments, the partition 1902 can be deployed to cover less than the entirety of the soft interior wall 1910. The ballistic door and door frame can protect the door opening, and the mobile panels can be deployed to cover the rest of the soft interior wall.

[0107] Fig.21 2204 can allow a computer system and / or a monitoring personnel to monitor the upcoming threats in any number of schools, any number of different office buildings, shopping malls, etc. within the school district. In various embodiments, one or more monitors 1404 can display one or more video streams 2206 from different schools and / or other buildings. Camera 2208 can be positioned outside the school to monitor the route to the school, and the camera video stream can monitor whether there are hostile personnel approaching the school. In various embodiments, manual monitors and / or artificial intelligence technology can be used to monitor whether there are personnel carrying weapons to any school. Once a threat is sensed, the manual monitor and / or artificial intelligence monitor can send an action signal to the school that is being threatened. Camera 2208 can also be placed inside the school to monitor hostile activities that are already taking place in the building.

[0108] In various embodiments, the monitoring room 2204 can be located inside the school, with each school equipped with a manual monitor and / or an electronic monitoring system, or the monitoring room can be remote, with multiple schools monitored by the same monitoring system. In various embodiments, the monitoring system can be completely online or in a cloud system, without an actual physical monitoring room 2204. The monitors can be manual monitors and / or electronic monitors.

[0109] The monitor can sense the threat, and then the monitor can send an action signal to the threatened school. The action signal can cause the school to enter a threatened state. The action signal can cause the automatic door at the entrance of the school to close and lock. The action signal can cause the automatic bulletproof classroom door at each classroom to close automatically. The action signal can cause the automatic corridor door to close automatically. The action signal can cause various partitions to automatically deploy or begin to automatically deploy. In various embodiments, when the monitor sends the action signal, the partition can automatically deploy the first few inches by magnetic force, piston force, or other means of force. In various embodiments, the partition can be completely blocked behind the false wall until the action signal is received, and then the action signal can trigger the piston, magnet, or other motive force to move the partition at least a few inches from behind the false wall so that it can be easily grasped and moved to a fully deployed configuration. The action signal can also trigger an alarm device, which includes a siren, a flashing light, etc. If the partition does not fully deploy automatically, students, faculty, staff, and other personnel can complete the deployment of the partition and then stay safely in the safe room.

[0110] Fig. 222204, the monitor may sense a threat, such as a hostile person approaching the school with a weapon. At box 2206, the monitor may send an action signal to the threatened school. In various embodiments, the monitor may be located at the threatened school, or may be located away from the threatened school. At box 2208, the action signal may trigger the school's alarm system. The alarm signal may alert the occupants of the building to the threat. At box 2210, the action signal may trigger the automatic components of the ballistic protection system, including an automatic sliding ballistic door, which may automatically slide into place to cover the school entrance door and classroom door, thereby protecting the occupants. The action signal may trigger the automatic components of the ballistic protection system, including partitions, which may slide into place to cover the wall or door opening, and / or may slide into place to form a safe room. The motion signal can trigger the automatic partition so that it can begin to move automatically, thereby revealing a distance far enough from behind the false wall for the child to grasp the partition and move the partition along the track. At box 2212, the occupant of the room can deploy all manual partitions, including partitions that have been partially deployed automatically and require personnel to complete the deployment. At box 2214, the occupant can stay in the formed safe room and wait for rescue personnel to arrive. At box 2216, the occupant of the room can watch a television monitor that displays a video stream from an external camera so that the occupant of the room can see rescue personnel arriving at the school.

[0111] Fig.232 is an overview schematic diagram of a processing and control system for an automatic threat detection and ballistic protection system according to an illustrative embodiment. The controller 2300 can monitor threats and take actions to protect the lives of threatened personnel (such as students in a threatened school). The controller 2300 includes a processor 2310, and the processor 2310 can have a threat monitoring module 2312. The threat monitoring module can receive input from an external camera 2320, and the threat monitoring module can monitor camera signals to find indications that hostile personnel are approaching the school with weapons. The external camera can be installed outside the school to monitor the outside of the school and / or the internal monitoring area within the school. The controller can have a life protection action module 2314. The threat monitoring module can send a signal to the life protection action module 2314 indicating that there is a threat. The bus 2316 can connect various modules and components so that signals can be transmitted to each other. The life protection action module can send a signal to the school controller 2330. The school controller 2330 can send a signal to the automatic partition 2332 to indicate that the automatic partition is closed or partially closed. The school controller may send a signal to the alarm system 2334, instructing the alarm system to signal the resident personnel of the school that a threat has been detected. The alarm system 2334 also includes visible light and audible indicators of threats. It should be noted that the above-described processes / processors and / or modules are examples of various control and feedback architectures that may be implemented in various embodiments to perform the desired functions described herein. Alternative implementations should be clear to the skilled person.

[0112] In addition, the features, operations or characteristics may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments. It is also readily understood that the order of steps or actions of the methods associated with the disclosed embodiments may be changed, as will be apparent to one skilled in the art. Therefore, any order in the drawings or detailed description is for illustrative purposes only and is not meant to imply a required order unless a certain order is specified.

[0113] The ballistic protection system described herein is applicable to almost any environment of any type of school, home and enterprise. It should be clear that the partition described herein can be any suitable size and configuration known in the art without affecting the overall concept of the present invention, as long as it can achieve the above-mentioned purpose. It will be understood by those of ordinary skill in the art that the ballistic system shown in the figure is only for illustrative purposes, and many other sizes and shapes of the ballistic system are fully within the scope of the present disclosure. Although the size of the ballistic system is an important design parameter for user convenience, the ballistic system can be any size that ensures optimal performance and / or is suitable for the needs and / or preferences of the user during use.

[0114] The terms "bulletproof" and "ballistic" are used herein to describe systems and materials, which are designed to prevent bullets from passing through the systems and materials. Almost all materials will eventually fail when facing situations such as long-term onslaughts, heavy artillery, etc., but the terms such as "bulletproof" and "ballistic protection" used here are intended to adopt their common usage, meaning that they have effective anti-ballistic performance at least in a certain predetermined time length or number of shots. The size of ammunition, the number of shots and other factors can all affect the time that the system described herein can maintain anti-ballistic performance. However, the anti-ballistic performance of the system and method described herein is intended to adopt the meaning understood by those skilled in the art to this word. The system and method described herein are designed to provide at least the third level of protection. Similarly, the various locking mechanisms described herein as being able to prevent attackers from entering may not be forever unable to pass through when facing situations such as long-term onslaughts, heavy equipment, etc., but the locking mechanism described herein is designed to be unable to pass through within a certain predetermined time period, and the predetermined time period can be at least before the arrival of rescuers. The locking mechanism described herein is designed to withstand the duration of the attack without using heavy equipment, equal to the duration of the longest campus attack currently recorded.

[0115] The illustrative embodiments of the present invention have been described in detail above. Various modifications and additions may be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. The features of the above embodiments may be combined with the features of other described embodiments as appropriate to provide a variety of feature combinations in associated new embodiments. In addition, although multiple independent embodiments of the apparatus and method of the present invention are described above, what is described herein is merely an illustration of the application of the principles of the present invention. In addition, various directions and orientation terms (and their grammatical variants) used herein, such as "vertical", "horizontal", "up", "down", "bottom", "top", "side", "front", "back", "left", "right", "forward", "backward", etc., are used only as relative conventions, rather than absolute orientations relative to a fixed coordinate system (such as the direction of gravity). In addition, when the term "substantially" or "approximately" is used relative to a given measurement, value or characteristic, it refers to an amount within the normal operating range to achieve the desired result, but also includes a certain variability caused by errors within the range of inherent inaccuracies and system tolerances (such as 1% to 2%). It should also be noted that the terms "process" and / or "processor" used herein should be understood in a broad sense, including various functions and components based on electronic hardware and / or software. In addition, the described process or processor may be combined with other processes and / or processors, or divided into various sub-processes or sub-processors. These sub-processes and / or sub-processors may be combined in various ways according to the embodiments of the present invention. Similarly, it is clearly contemplated that any function, process and / or processor herein may be implemented using electronic hardware, software consisting of a non-transitory computer-readable medium of program instructions, or a combination of hardware and software. Therefore, this specification is intended to be understood only by way of example and does not otherwise limit the scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A mobile ballistic partition system for deployment in a school or other building, the mobile ballistic partition system comprising: at least one mobile ballistic panel, at least one roller located on the mobile ballistic panel, At least one locking mechanism configured to selectively lock the mobile ballistic panel to a wall or floor to secure the mobile ballistic panel in a deployed position to form an enclosed safe room within a room.

2. The mobile ballistic partition system according to claim 1 further includes at least one track located at a fixed position in the room, wherein the at least one track defines the area of ​​the safe room, wherein the rollers on the at least one mobile ballistic panel can move along the track so that the mobile ballistic panel forms the enclosed safe room.

3. A mobile ballistic partition system according to claim 2, wherein the at least one track is embedded in the floor to a predetermined depth so that the bottom edge of the mobile ballistic partition is located below the floor surface, thereby forming a safe room without a gap between the mobile ballistic partition and the floor that would allow a shooter to shoot into the safe room.

4. A mobile ballistic partition system according to claim 3, wherein at least one partition further includes a toe guard located at the bottom of the partition, the toe guard extending from the partition to cover the track embedded in the floor, and the toe guard is configured to deflect the bullet so that the bullet cannot be shot toward the roller or the track.

5. The mobile ballistic partition system according to claim 2, wherein the at least one track is an overhead guide rail embedded in the ceiling to a predetermined depth, so that the top edge of the mobile ballistic partition is located above the ceiling, so that the formed safe room has no gap between the mobile ballistic partition and the ceiling that would allow a shooter to shoot into the safe room.

6. A mobile ballistic partition system according to claim 5, wherein the overhead guide rail further includes a protective plate extending from above the guide rail and the at least one roller to below the guide rail and the at least one roller, and when the mobile ballistic partition is in the expanded form, the protective plate extends to a position less than one inch away from the mobile ballistic partition.

7. The mobile ballistic partition system of claim 1 , wherein the at least one roller further comprises a height adjuster, wherein when the height adjuster is in an extended configuration, the roller at least partially extends below the bottom of the mobile ballistic panel so that the mobile ballistic panel can be moved to a deployed position, and wherein when the height adjuster is in a retracted configuration, the roller does not extend below the bottom of the mobile ballistic panel so that the bottom of the mobile ballistic panel rests against the floor.

8. A mobile ballistic partition system according to claim 2, wherein the at least one mobile ballistic panel further includes a plurality of mobile ballistic panels arranged in a row, and wherein the mobile ballistic partition further includes hinges between adjacent panels so that two adjacent panels can pivot relative to each other, wherein the mobile ballistic partition including the plurality of mobile ballistic panels can be deployed along the track to form a protective wall defining a safe room.

9. The mobile ballistic partition system of claim 8, wherein at least one of the plurality of mobile ballistic panels has a seam overlap baffle at one end of the panel and a recess at the other end of the panel, so that when the plurality of panels are pivoted relative to each other to form a wall, the seam overlap baffle of one panel is placed in the recess of an adjacent panel, thereby providing ballistic protection for the hinges between the plurality of panels.

10. A mobile ballistic partition system according to claim 1, wherein the at least one mobile ballistic panel includes at least two mobile ballistic panels, wherein the two mobile ballistic panels are hinged to one or more walls of the room at their respective proximal ends, and wherein the positions at which the mobile ballistic panels are hinged to the one or more walls of the room are far away from each other, and wherein the two mobile ballistic panels can be stored in a stored form along one or more walls, and wherein the two mobile ballistic panels can be hingedly pivoted out of the wall, and wherein the mobile ballistic panels can be engaged with each other at their respective distal ends to form a safe room, wherein the mobile ballistic panels form at least two walls of the safe room, and the safe room includes at least one wall of the building as a wall of the safe room.

11. A system for protecting human life during an armed attack, the system comprising: at least one camera facing the exterior of the building, at least one monitor monitoring a video stream from said camera, at least one mobile ballistic partition within the building, the mobile ballistic partition being stored in a stored configuration, and at least one automatic diaphragm mover operably connected to said at least one movable ballistic diaphragm, Wherein, in response to an action signal from the monitor, the at least one movable ballistic partition is automatically moved to an at least partially deployed state under the drive of the automatic partition mover.

12. The system for protecting human life according to claim 11 further includes at least one overhead rail to support the at least one mobile ballistic partition, wherein the at least one mobile ballistic partition also includes at least one roller rolling on the overhead rail to carry the mobile ballistic partition, and wherein the at least one overhead rail also includes a protective plate to shield the rail, the roller and the top of the partition from bullets.

13. The system for protecting human life of claim 11, further comprising at least one lower track embedded in a floor, wherein the at least one mobile ballistic partition further comprises at least one roller that rolls on the lower track to carry the mobile ballistic partition, wherein a bottom edge of the mobile ballistic partition is located below the floor surface so that there is no gap that would allow a shooter to shoot into the safe room.

14. A system for protecting human life according to claim 11, wherein when the at least one mobile ballistic partition is in the storage position, the at least one mobile ballistic partition is hidden behind a false wall, and wherein when the at least one automatic partition mover automatically moves the at least one mobile ballistic partition in response to an action signal, the at least one mobile ballistic partition is at least partially exposed by pushing the at least one mobile ballistic partition out from behind the false wall so that it can be grasped by a person and manually fully deployed.

15. A method of protecting human life, the method comprising: Monitor the exterior of a building, Sensing that a threatening person is approaching the building, sending an action signal to said building being threatened, alerting occupants of the building to a threat in response to the motion signal, An automatic component of the ballistic protection system is automatically moved in response to the motion signal.

16. The method of claim 15, wherein the step of automatically moving automatic components of the ballistic protection system in response to the signal further comprises moving components of the ballistic protection system to form a safe room configured to provide a ballistic shelter to protect the lives of occupants of the safe room.

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