Method for operating a full automatic revolving door, full automatic revolving door and computer program product

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for operating a fully automatic revolving door, a fully automatic revolving door and a computer program product, wherein the speed of a person (P1; P2) approaching from an approach side (13) of the revolving door (1) is determined by means of a sensor (D5; D6) and on the basis of which the passage rotation speed of the revolving door (1) is controlled.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to a method for operating a fully automatic revolving door, a fully automatic revolving door, and a computer program product that can be used to operate a fully automatic revolving door. Background Technology

[0002] In the field of revolving doors, sometimes also called rotating doors, there are essentially three different types. On the one hand, there are revolving doors that require the cooperation of people passing through and are operated entirely manually by pushing them, or semi-automatically by means of a drive and additional pushing by the person passing through; these two types are not intended to be the subject of this disclosure. On the other hand, there are also revolving doors that operate fully automatically and do not require manual pushing by people passing through. The type of door on which this disclosure is based is referred to herein as a fully automatic revolving door, or more commonly, a "fully powered revolving door."

[0003] Fully automatic revolving doors have specific requirements. For example, in the context of not using or even needing unnecessary fast door rotation, it is generally desirable to minimize energy consumption and prevent unnecessary door rotation. Additionally, it is desirable to minimize air exchange and any associated heat loss between the two sides of the door, typically between the inside and outside of a building. Therefore, in the case of fully automatic revolving doors, a basic state can be set for this purpose, in which the door panels are stationary and the revolving door does not rotate. In the case of fully automatic revolving doors, the aforementioned situation may require frequent acceleration and braking of the door panels due to specific passenger flow. In principle, if people who could actually pass through the revolving door faster are slowed down by a revolving door rotating too slowly relative to their speed, it may hinder people from passing through the revolving door comfortably, and especially seamlessly, or from entering the interior area of ​​the revolving door. Even if a person walks too fast without noticing, there may be a close-range collision with a door panel rotating in front of them, which usually suppresses automatic collision detection, which typically slows down the door panel, stops it, and requires it to accelerate again, leading to further delays and, most importantly, increased energy consumption. On the other hand, for slower-moving people, a revolving door that rotates too fast may pose a danger to them and also lead to unnecessary energy consumption. Firstly, because faster rotation usually requires more energy than slower rotation, and secondly, because revolving doors are usually designed to avoid collisions, meaning that the door stops completely before a collision occurs between the door and the person passing through, and therefore must be restarted.

[0004] Furthermore, an improperly chosen start-up process for the actual motorized support used in a revolving door—which is ultimately necessary for passage—can be particularly critical for smooth passage. For example, if the start-up process begins too late, and an approaching person intending to enter is only a short distance from the door, that person might mistakenly conclude that the door is not a fully automatic revolving door but requires support or full push. However, in the case of a fully automatic revolving door, if a person actually reaches out and touches the door, this usually causes the fully automatic rotation of the door to stop or be interrupted due to the aforementioned reasons for avoiding collisions with the fully automatic revolving door. This results in unnecessary delays for people passing through the revolving door. In cases where any acceleration or deceleration of the start-up process for the required "rotation speed" of the door is generally unfavorable, it can also have the disadvantage that the outer edge of the door is positioned in an obstructive manner in the entrance opening just as the person intending to enter arrives, forcing them to slow down and wait unnecessarily. Summary of the Invention

[0005] Against this backdrop, the object of the present invention is to provide a method for operating a fully automatic revolving door, as well as a fully automatic revolving door and a corresponding computer program product, which solve the aforementioned problems or at least one of the aforementioned problems. In particular, the object is to enable approaching persons to pass through the revolving door as smoothly and seamlessly as possible, while minimizing energy loss, whether through undesirable heat exchange between the two sides of the door or through energy loss caused by unnecessary acceleration or stopping processes or unnecessary rapid rotation.

[0006] This objective is achieved through a method for operating a fully automatic revolving door having features of a first principal aspect, through a fully automatic revolving door having features of a second principal aspect, and through a computer program product according to a third principal aspect. Advantageous configurations are appended aspects of the invention and the subject matter described below.

[0007] The key finding here is that the rotation of a revolving door can be optimized for the user by using sensor data obtained from recording human movement and targeted use. According to this proposal, the rotation of the door panels can therefore be controlled in a targeted manner to minimize the risk of collision with the door panels as the person passes through the interior area of ​​the revolving door, or to slow or accelerate their movement so that they can pass through as smoothly as possible. This can also lead to energy optimization, especially if less braking, acceleration, or even collision-avoiding stopping is required. Therefore, this invention improves fully automatic revolving doors by using sensors to automatically set an optimized rotation speed that is individual, person-specific, or situation-specific by adjusting the rotational movement to match the person's movement. This technology allows people to pass through the revolving door area seamlessly and without deceleration, without having to significantly accelerate or slow their movement. This is achieved through precise control of the door panels, based on the recording of human movement, causing the door panels to accelerate so that they are as close as possible to the person's walking speed.

[0008] More specifically, according to a first independent aspect of this disclosure, as described in the first principal aspect, a method for operating a fully automatic revolving door is proposed, the method comprising at least the steps a) to e):

[0009] a) Provide a revolving door having at least two door panels, a drive, and at least one sensor for recording human movement, wherein the drive is configured to rotate at least two door panels within the passage area of ​​the revolving door.

[0010] b) Record the speed of at least one person approaching from the approaching side of the revolving door by means of at least one sensor.

[0011] c) Determine the amount of passage rotation speed for at least two door panels based on the recorded speed of the person to allow for smooth passage through the revolving door.

[0012] d) Accelerate at least two door panels to the passage rotation speed via an actuator. The revolving door is configured to accelerate at least two door panels to the passage rotation speed corresponding to the subsequent three operations:

[0013] - At least two doors accelerate from rest to that passage rotation speed, or

[0014] - At least two door panels accelerate from a lower basic rotation speed or a lower previous passage speed to that passage rotation speed; or

[0015] - At least two door panels are braked from the higher previous passage speed to the passage rotation speed.

[0016] e) Perform automatic rotational motion of at least two door panels at the passage rotational speed via a drive.

[0017] The term "fully automatic revolving door" refers to a revolving door that operates in a fully mechanized manner and can be used as intended without manual pushing, or a revolving door where manual pushing is generally prohibited or must be prevented. A "drive" is a mechanical device that causes the revolving door panels to rotate. A "sensor" is a device that records the movement and / or position of a person. The "passage area" of a revolving door is the area through which a person can pass. Due to the rotational movement of the revolving door, the passage area is variable and adjusted on a continuous basis. A person always enters the inner area of ​​the revolving door, which includes or provides the passage area, via the "entrance area." The entrance area is also variable, as the outer edge of the door panels may sometimes partially cover the entrance area and thus divide it into two parts, or (e.g., in the case of a double-leaf revolving door with a widened outer edge) may completely or partially cover the entrance area in a defined position. Essentially, a revolving door has an "entry opening" (or two opposing entry openings) that is fully open, allowing a person to enter the resulting entrance area, thereby entering the passage area of ​​the revolving door (and thus the inner area of ​​the revolving door). Alternatively, the entrance opening is divided by the outer edge of the door leaf (or even completely covered by the outer edge of the door leaf), so that if needed, a person can enter the passage area of ​​the revolving door (and thus the interior area of ​​the revolving door) through the entrance opening on the left or right side of the door leaf and thus through the resulting entrance area on the left or right side.

[0018] One advantage of this method is that it optimizes the passage rotation speed during passage, which is individually adjustable. This ensures a natural and smooth movement through the gate, especially for people passing through without braking.

[0019] Revolving doors typically have two or more door panels that can rotate within a circular housing. The door panels are attached to and driven via a rotatable central axis. Revolving doors offer the fundamental advantage of preventing outside air from entering a building, and thus contribute to energy savings. They have entrances in the form of so-called entry openings on both the inside and outside of the building (or on two opposite sides of a building area separated by the revolving door).

[0020] The proposed precise control ensures that the rotational movement of the door is adjusted in a manner as close as possible to that of a person passing through, resulting in seamless and comfortable passage through the revolving door. Therefore, this invention provides an improved solution for operating fully automatic revolving doors that increases user convenience and helps save energy, as the rotation can also be adjusted for optimal use of the revolving door, thus reducing the number of unused rotations or the duration of unnecessary open positions, as well as the duration of used rotational movements.

[0021] Using the proposed revolving door or corresponding operating method, different types of revolving doors are possible. First, a two-panel revolving door can be used, where the two panels extend along a straight line and form a 180° angle. Second, a three-panel revolving door can be used, where each of the three panels forms a 120° angle with the others. A four-panel revolving door also exists, where each of the four panels forms a 90° angle with the others.

[0022] Depending on the type of revolving door mentioned, there are different maximum possible opening angles for the entry area through which people pass. In the case of a double revolving door, the maximum opening angle can be, for example, 60°, where this angle is available over a longer rotation range. In the case of a triple revolving door, the maximum opening angle can also be 60°, but only over a shorter rotation range. In the case of a quadruple revolving door, the maximum opening angle can be 90°.

[0023] Specifically, these maximum opening angles, which vary depending on the type of revolving door, can be set to optimally control the entrance opening angle of the revolving door when a person arrives at the entrance opening. The entrance opening angle is the angle of the entrance area of ​​the revolving door's entrance opening at the assumed arrival time of the person passing through the entrance opening. For example, this angle can be selected so that a person can enter unimpeded without having to walk towards the outer edge of the door.

[0024] Therefore, the advantage of this preferred method with entrance opening angle control is that the opening angle of the door leaf available for entry is optimized to ensure that movement through the door is still natural and smooth. This angle, that is, the opening angle at which a person arriving at the revolving door can walk freely without colliding with the outer edge of the door leaf, is called the entrance opening angle. In the present case, it is noted that the entrance area of ​​the entrance opening precisely has this entrance opening angle, for example, in the case of 30°, which means that the outer edge of the door leaf, or the front area of ​​the outer edge as viewed in the rotation direction, and the front end edge of the entrance opening as viewed in the rotation direction (i.e., the right end edge of the revolving door rotating counterclockwise when viewed from above) form such an angle of 30°. This definition of the entrance opening angle can also be referred to as the entrance opening angle in front of the door leaf, as it is used to describe the entrance area in the interior area of ​​the revolving door in the rotation direction in front of the door leaf. Alternatively, the entrance opening angle can of course also be formed behind the door leaf or utilized by the arriving person. Thus, the entrance opening angle is formed directly behind the end edge of the door leaf and the end edge of the entrance opening, which is also arranged behind the door leaf in the rotation direction. Another advantage is that energy can be saved by minimizing the time required for fully motorized support or by minimizing unnecessary braking and acceleration processes. Additionally, by avoiding unnecessary and preventable unused open areas, air and heat exchange between the interior and exterior of the building can be reduced.

[0025] This preferred implementation of precise angle control ensures that the door is in the optimal or desired position when a person arrives at the revolving door, resulting in even more seamless and comfortable passage. In the current situation, this leads to an improved solution for operating fully automatic revolving doors, which increases user convenience and helps save energy because the rotation can also be adjusted for optimal use of the revolving door, thus reducing the number of unused rotations or the duration of unnecessary open positions.

[0026] Specifically, at least two door panels are accelerated by a drive such that the entry area of ​​the revolving door's entrance opening reaches a predetermined entrance opening angle at the assumed arrival time of a person. This predetermined entrance opening angle is calculated based on recorded speed and, if applicable, recorded approach direction of the person, wherein the acceleration is precisely based on the recorded speed and, if applicable, recorded approach direction of the person. The acceleration is specifically controlled by a control unit that processes the recorded data regarding the person's speed and approach direction.

[0027] Specifically, at least two door panels are accelerated by a drive such that the entrance area of ​​the revolving door has a predetermined entrance opening angle at the assumed arrival time of a person, and the outer edges of the door panels do not obstruct the entrance area, that is, the outer edges of the door panels do not divide or completely cover the entrance area, and a person can enter without obstruction.

[0028] Specifically, the predetermined entrance opening angle is limited to allow a person to pass through the entrance area or the open entrance opening without being obstructed by the outer edge of the door.

[0029] Specifically, the moment or time of entry is chosen such that the door is in a convenient position or the person does not have to wait for the outer edge of the door to pass before entering the interior area of ​​the revolving door.

[0030] Preferably, a defined angle range can be set for the entrance opening angle. In the case of a double-leaf revolving door, a preferred entrance opening angle may be, for example, between 45° and 60°, particularly preferably between 50° and 60°, further preferably between 55° and 60° (in the direction of rotation, in front of or behind the door leaf), or further preferably substantially 60°. In the case of a triple-leaf revolving door, a preferred entrance opening angle may be between 30° and 60°, particularly preferably between 45° and 60°, further preferably between 55° and 60° (in the direction of rotation, in front of or behind the door leaf), or further preferably substantially 60°. In the case of a quadruple-leaf revolving door, a preferred entrance opening angle may be between 55° and 90°, particularly preferably between 75° and 90°, further preferably between 80° and 90° (in the direction of rotation, in front of or behind the door leaf), or further preferably substantially 90°. These angle ranges ensure that the entrance area of ​​the revolving door's entry opening is fully or optimally opened at the assumed arrival time of a person, enabling seamless passage.

[0031] Specifically, the predetermined entrance opening angle is selected based on the number of doors of the revolving door, wherein the predetermined entrance opening angle (in the direction of rotation, in front of or behind the door doors) is:

[0032] - In the case of a double revolving door, the angle is between 45° and 60°, preferably substantially 60°; or

[0033] - In the case of three revolving doors, the angle is between 30° and 60°, preferably substantially 60°; or

[0034] - In the case of four revolving doors, the angle is between 55° and 90°, preferably essentially 90°.

[0035] The passage rotation speed can specifically be the speed at which a person arrives at or passes through the revolving door. The passage rotation speed of a person can specifically be constant. However, deceleration or re-acceleration processes may also occur during passage, for example, for reasons of avoiding collisions and for the automatic or emergency stop of the door.

[0036] The amount of passage rotation speed of at least two door panels is determined based on the recorded speed of the person, and, if applicable, the assumed arrival time of the person at the revolving door is also calculated, preferably several times, and the control signal for the corresponding acceleration of the door panels can be corrected or adjusted according to step d) based on the multiple calculations.

[0037] According to another exemplary embodiment of the method for operating a fully automatic revolving door, the start time for accelerating the passage rotation speed to at least two door panels is determined based on the recorded speed of a person.

[0038] According to another exemplary embodiment, the desired entry positions of at least two door panels are preset such that, in the desired entry positions, the outer edges of at least two door panels do not divide or cover the entrance area of ​​the revolving door's entrance opening. Preferably, when viewed in the desired entry position along the direction of rotation, the outer edge of one of the at least two door panels can be arranged at an angle preferably up to 15°, preferably up to 5°, directly in front of the entrance opening. These default settings ensure that a person can enter without obstruction.

[0039] The start time for at least two door panels to accelerate toward the passage rotation speed is preferably determined such that at least two door panels move to the desired entry position at the assumed arrival time of a person at the revolving door. This ensures that the door panels are in the optimal position at the right time for seamless passage.

[0040] Preferably, the assumed arrival time of the person at the revolving door is calculated based on the recorded speed and, more preferably, also based on the recorded direction of the person's approach.

[0041] Revolving doors can be configured to operate in a first automatic mode, in which at least two door panels are stationary in their base state. In this mode, the revolving door remains stationary until someone approaches and is detected by sensors. This means the door panels do not rotate continuously, but are only activated when someone approaches and wants to pass through. The advantage of this first automatic mode is energy saving, as the actuators are activated only when needed, rather than running continuously. This significantly reduces energy consumption and contributes to sustainability. Additionally, this mode minimizes air exchange between the inside and outside of the building, which is particularly beneficial in air-conditioned environments as it reduces heat loss. Another advantage is reduced wear on the mechanical components of the revolving door, as these components are not in constant motion but are activated only when needed. This extends the door's lifespan and reduces maintenance costs. The stationary base state also provides increased safety, as the door panels do not rotate uncontrollably, thus minimizing the risk of accidents or injuries.

[0042] Alternatively, the revolving door can be configured to operate in a second automatic mode, in which at least two door panels are essentially rotated by a drive at a lower basic rotational speed, then accelerated to a passage rotational speed for pedestrians to pass through, and then braked back to the lower basic rotational speed after the person has passed through and rotates further essentially at that speed. This second automatic mode ensures that the door panels maintain continuous movement. This is particularly advantageous in areas where frequent, continuous pedestrian traffic is expected, such as shopping malls, airports, or office buildings. Furthermore, the essentially permanent rotational movement at a low speed helps optimize the energy consumption of the drive, as the door panels do not need to continuously accelerate from a standstill, which typically requires more energy. Additionally, this operating mode can extend the lifespan of the revolving door's mechanical components by reducing the load caused by frequent start-stop processes. In this case, the low rotational speed means that the rotational speed is lower than the rotational speed induced by the drive when a person intends to walk through the revolving door, under normal, normal passage conditions. Therefore, the torque provided by the drive in the second automatic mode is lower than the torque provided by the drive when a person normally passes through the revolving door. An exception might be to intentionally set a very slow passage rotation speed, for example, even when a person with a disability or a very slow walker is passing by.

[0043] According to another exemplary embodiment, the revolving door has a sensor system that monitors both the approach side of the revolving door and the departure side of the revolving door, which is opposite to the approach side. The sensor system preferably includes at least one sensor for monitoring the approach side and at least one additional sensor, particularly of the same type, for monitoring the departure side.

[0044] In principle, at least one sensor can be, for example, a radar sensor and / or a lidar sensor. These specific types of sensors provide a precise and reliable method for recording human movement, which is crucial for optimizing door control. Radar sensors use electromagnetic waves to measure the distance, speed, and orientation of objects, while lidar sensors use light pulses to record precise three-dimensional information about the environment. By integrating these sensor technologies, revolving doors can record the approach speed and direction of a person with high accuracy. One advantage of using radar sensors is their ability to operate in any lighting and weather conditions, making them particularly reliable in diverse environments. On the other hand, lidar sensors can provide high resolution and accuracy in recording distance and motion, which can improve the detection and tracking of human movement.

[0045] In principle, the applicant's Motion IQ technology can also be used to support tasks of recording and processing sensor data.

[0046] This method may specifically include determining the intention of at least one person to enter through a revolving door, wherein, preferably, the at least one person's body orientation, body posture, particularly sitting or lying position, facial expression, gestures, and / or viewing direction are assessed to determine the intention to enter. In particular, in the assessment of recorded human movement, those determined to have the intention to enter may be considered with different weights compared to those already determined not to have the intention to enter. Reference may also be made to European patent application publication number EP4095341A1, which belongs to the applicant and whose contents are also incorporated herein by reference. Those skilled in the art will obtain from this application essential information regarding door control and human movement detection, as well as conclusions regarding intention to enter.

[0047] The first analysis of the recorded human movement can be specifically performed such that the first analysis includes detecting whether a group of people exceeding a predetermined threshold is approaching the revolving door and / or whether people are approaching the revolving door at a speed below a predetermined threshold.

[0048] The proposed method may specifically include the following further steps: calculating the assumed arrival time of the person at the revolving door and / or the assumed departure time of the person leaving the revolving door on the opposite side of the approaching side or the departure side of the revolving door, based on the recorded speed and, where applicable, the direction of the person's approach.

[0049] The proposed method may specifically include the following further step: after a person has passed through the revolving door, braking at least two door panels from their passage rotation speed to a standstill or to a lower basic rotation speed. Preferably, the at least two door panels are brought to a standstill such that they automatically rotate by means of an actuator to a desired stop position for further rotation, and in this desired stop position for further rotation, the outer edges of the at least two door panels do not divide or cover the entrance area of ​​the revolving door's entrance opening. The desired stop position for further rotation may be a desired entrance position.

[0050] According to another exemplary embodiment, the revolving door has at least one additional auxiliary sensor, which is preferably used to monitor the departure side of the revolving door, opposite to the approach side. The additional auxiliary sensor preferably records only the presence of a person passing through the passage area of ​​the revolving door and correspondingly leaving on the departure side. The recorded presence of a person on the departure side is used to initiate braking of at least two door panels, particularly braking of at least two door panels to a standstill or a lower basic rotational speed. The integration of this additional auxiliary sensor optimizes the recording of human movement not only by accurately monitoring when a person approaches the revolving door but also by accurately monitoring when a person leaves the revolving door. By optimally supporting the rotational movement of the door panels not only when a person approaches the revolving door but also when a person leaves the revolving door, and stopping the revolving door or braking it back to a slower, energy-saving rotational speed when necessary, it enables improved control of the motorized supports of the actuators. One advantage of this additional monitoring can be improved door control efficiency because, for example, the motorized supports are only activated when actually needed, resulting in reduced energy consumption. Additionally, air exchange between the interior and exterior areas can be minimized, which in turn reduces heat exchange and thus contributes to better energy efficiency in the building.

[0051] Corresponding auxiliary sensors can also be placed on both sides. In principle, both sides can represent the approach side or the opposite departure side, depending on the perspective or passage of a person from one side or the opposite side.

[0052] In principle, the auxiliary sensors, along with at least one (primary) sensor for recording human movement and multiple such (primary) sensors, can each be radar sensors or lidar sensors. Such sensors are capable of recording precise motion data and transmitting this motion data to the control unit of the revolving door. It can also be configured that the (primary) sensor located on each side (the approach side or the departure side) acts as the primary sensor in its function on the approach side, and then acts as an auxiliary sensor when passing through the revolving door from the other side. Camera monitoring and control, or camera-based recording of human movement, can also be envisioned as a primary or supplementary method.

[0053] Specifically, the additional auxiliary sensor is configured to record only the presence of people passing through the revolving door's passage area and exiting accordingly on the departure side. In this configuration, the auxiliary sensor can only be positioned separately from the (main) sensor on that side. The use of this additional auxiliary sensor—specifically for recording the presence of people passing through the revolving door's passage area and exiting on the departure side—can then be configured more finely so that the additional auxiliary sensor only records the presence of people without measuring additional data such as speed or direction. The integration of this auxiliary sensor offers several advantages. First, the auxiliary sensor enables more precise control of the revolving door's actuators by ensuring that the motorized support stops precisely when a person leaves the passage area. This helps save energy, as the actuators remain active only for the time required for a person to pass smoothly. Second, this precise control minimizes air and heat exchange between the inside and outside of the building, which is particularly advantageous in air-conditioned environments. The auxiliary sensor works in conjunction with existing sensors that record the approach speed and direction of people, thus complementing the existing sensor system to ensure comprehensive monitoring of both the approach and departure sides of the revolving door. By recording the presence of people on the exit side, the system can determine the optimal time to stop the motorized support, resulting in smoother operation of the revolving door. This not only improves the user experience by enabling smooth and intuitive movement through the door but also reduces the mechanical load on the door leaf and actuators, thereby extending the lifespan of components. In summary, the introduced additional auxiliary sensors contribute to more efficient and user-friendly operation of the revolving door by optimizing the interactions between the various components of the system and reducing operating costs.

[0054] Specifically, the presence of a recorded person on the departing side of the revolving door or on the departing side opposite to the approaching side of the revolving door is used to reduce or stop the rotational movement of at least two door panels via an actuator. The presence of a recorded person on the departing side or departing side opposite to the approaching side of the revolving door can preferably be used to initiate braking of at least two door panels towards rest or a lower basic rotational speed.

[0055] Specifically, when a person intervenes, particularly by touching the door, the safety mode is activated, and the passage rotation speed of at least two doors is reduced, or in particular, at least two doors are stopped.

[0056] Another step in the method involves recording a group of people and controlling the rotation of at least two door panels based on the slowest person in that group approaching the revolving door. This ensures that everyone in the group can safely and comfortably pass through the revolving door step by step. However, it can also be set up so that people who are too slow, below a certain predetermined threshold, are ignored and thus filtered out. Then, for example, the control of the rotation movement may not be based on the objectively slowest person moving towards the door, but rather on a considered slowest person who moves at least faster than a specified threshold.

[0057] According to another independent aspect of this disclosure, a fully automatic revolving door as described in the second principal aspect is proposed, which is specifically configured to perform the proposed method as described above or below. The proposed fully automatic revolving door includes:

[0058] - At least two doors;

[0059] - A drive mechanism configured to rotate at least two door panels within the passageway of the revolving door;

[0060] - At least one sensor for recording human movement, wherein the at least one sensor is configured to record the speed of at least one person approaching from the approach side of the revolving door, and preferably also record the approach direction; and

[0061] - A control unit configured to determine the amount of passage rotation speed for at least two door panels based on the recorded speed, so as to enable smooth passage through the revolving door.

[0062] According to the aforementioned recommendations, the control unit is also configured to accelerate at least two door panels to a passage rotation speed corresponding to the following three operations:

[0063] - At least two doors accelerate from rest to a passage rotation speed, or

[0064] - At least two doors accelerate from a lower base rotation speed or a lower previous passage speed to the passage rotation speed, or

[0065] - At least two doors are braked from their higher previous passage speed to the passage rotation speed.

[0066] Additionally, according to the aforementioned suggestion, the actuator is configured to cause at least two door panels to perform an automatic rotational motion at a passage rotational speed.

[0067] Revolving doors preferably have two doors (so-called double-leaf revolving doors), or three doors (so-called triple-leaf revolving doors), or four doors (so-called quadruple-leaf revolving doors).

[0068] The control unit can also be specifically configured to accelerate at least two door panels such that the entrance area of ​​the revolving door's entry opening has a predetermined entrance opening angle at the assumed arrival time of a person.

[0069] According to another independent aspect of this disclosure, a computer program product according to a third main aspect is proposed, the computer program product comprising instructions that cause the proposed fully automatic revolving door, as described above or below, to perform method steps according to the method described above or below. The computer program product is configured to operate the proposed fully automatic revolving door, as described above or below.

[0070] Features described above or below that relate only to one type of subject matter of the invention, such as a method for operating a fully automatic revolving door, can be transferred in a technically meaningful manner to other subject matter of the claims, for example, in an adapted manner to the form of a fully automatic revolving door, and form a further proposed configuration. The proposed revolving door or components thereof can be configured to perform the described method steps. Features can also be transferred in a technically meaningful manner between an auxiliary independent subject matter of the method or a fully automatic revolving door, and in their respective cases form independent exemplary embodiments. Attached Figure Description

[0071] Other advantageous and preferred configurations are shown in the following description with reference to the accompanying drawings. The drawings, which illustrate only exemplary embodiments, are shown in the following figures:

[0072] Figure 1 This is an isometric view of a four-panel revolving door according to an exemplary embodiment;

[0073] Figure 2 It is a schematic top view of four revolving doors, i.e., according to view a), the four revolving doors are in a first position and a person is in the environment of the revolving doors, and according to view b), the four revolving doors are in a second position of the revolving doors that have been rotated further compared to the position according to view a).

[0074] Figure 3 It is a schematic top view of three revolving doors, i.e., according to view a), the three revolving doors are in a first position and a person is in the environment of the revolving doors, and according to view b), the three revolving doors are in a second position of the revolving doors that have been rotated further compared to the position according to view a).

[0075] Figure 4 This is a schematic top view of a double-leaf revolving door, specifically, according to view a), the double-leaf revolving door is in a first position and a person is in the environment of the revolving door, and according to view b), the double-leaf revolving door is in a second position, further rotated compared to the position according to view a); and

[0076] Figure 5 This is a flowchart of the proposed method. Detailed Implementation

[0077] Figure 1 An isometric view of a fully automatic revolving door 1 is shown. The revolving door 1 includes a cross-shaped revolving door 2. The cross-shaped revolving door 2 has four door panels 3. The door panels 3 are angled at 90° to each other. The cross-shaped revolving door 2 is arranged to rotate about a rotation axis A. The rotation axis A extends along the axial direction z. The radial direction r is defined as perpendicular to the axial direction z. A circumferential direction u is defined about the axial direction z. In principle, the revolving door 1 can be configured to rotate in two opposite rotational directions relative to the circumferential direction u. In this exemplary embodiment illustrated by the description of the accompanying drawings, the revolving door 1 is configured to rotate counterclockwise when viewed in a top view (see...). Figures 1 to 4 The rotation direction v in the middle.

[0078] Revolving doors 1 are typically installed in walls 4 that are the exterior walls of a building, or in walls that separate two areas of a building (see [reference]). Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 4 And provides passage between the inner side 5 of the building and the outer side 6 of the building (or the two building areas). For this purpose, the revolving door 1 always provides an entry opening 7 in its inner area, through which a person enters the passage area 7a, and as the door leaf 3 rotates in the rotation direction v, the passage area 7a adjusts for the person who has entered until the person can exit the inner area of ​​the revolving door 1 on the other side (at the opposite entry opening).

[0079] A drive 8 is arranged on the revolving door 2 to automatically rotate the door leaf 3. The drive 8 can be in the form of an electronically commutated multi-pole motor, wherein one rotor of the drive 8 is coaxially connected to the revolving door 2 along the rotation axis A. This allows the drive 8 to drive the revolving door 2 directly and without the need for gears.

[0080] As in Figure 1 As can be seen, the entrance opening 7 is laterally defined by the left end edge 9 and the right end edge 10 of the revolving door 1. The entrance area 11 for accessing the interior area of ​​the revolving door 1 is substantially defined by these end edges 9, 10 and the upper end edge of the revolving door 1, and the entrance area 11 is typically defined by the floor at the bottom and can occupy up to the entire width of the entrance opening 7. However, this entrance area 11 is variable and can be partially covered by the outer edge 12 of the door leaf (multiple door leaves) 3, or the outer edge 12 can divide the entrance area 11 into a left entrance area 11 and a right entrance area 11 at certain locations of the revolving door 1 or the door leaf (multiple door leaves) 3, as shown in the diagram. Figure 1The schematic diagram and the corresponding position of revolving door 1, as well as the situation in the diagram, are also shown. Figure 2 View b) and Figure 3 The situation in view b). Figure 4 In view b), even in the case of a double revolving door 1, the outer edges 12 of the two door leaves 3, widened by the attachments, completely block both entrance openings 7 (one at the bottom and one at the top) at the position of the indicated revolving door 1, and therefore no longer divide them into an accessible left entrance area 11 and an accessible right entrance area 11. All descriptions of the entrance area 11 on the exterior 6 of the building similarly apply to the opposite area on the interior 5 of the building and the entrance openings in that area or the variable entrance area 11 formed in that area.

[0081] In principle, the variable inlet region 11 can be defined by the corresponding opening angle. According to... Figure 1 In view a), the four door panels 3 are arranged such that a 90° angle is formed between every two adjacent door panels 3. The entrance openings 7 of the four revolving doors 1 are selected such that the entrance openings 7 provide an entrance area 11 with a maximum opening angle of 90°. Figure 2 In view a), the resulting open entrance region 11 with a corresponding opening angle is indicated by a dashed line, and the entrance region 11 is also 90° in the figure.

[0082] Regarding those who are expected to enter, i.e., according to... Figure 2 In view a), people P1 and P2 arrive at revolving door 1. Once they have left through entry opening 7, the available opening angle for either person P1 or P2 through entrance area 11 and thus through entry opening 7 can also be referred to as the entrance opening angle α1. This entrance opening angle α1 is defined between the front end of the outer edge 12 of the door leaf 3 viewed in the rotation direction v and the front end edge of the revolving door 1 viewed in the rotation direction v, i.e., the right end edge 10 in this case. However, this only applies if the door leaf 3 is also in a corresponding rotational position in the area of ​​entry opening 7 and there is no outer edge 12 in the area of ​​entry opening 7. Then, the two end edges 9, 10 simply define the current entrance opening angle α1, which then corresponds to the maximum possible opening angle.

[0083] Using the above definition of the entrance opening angle α1 as seen in front of door leaf 3 along the rotation direction v, this entrance opening angle α1 can therefore also be referred to as the entrance opening angle α1 behind door leaf 3 in the rotation direction v. Alternatively or simultaneously (see, for example, see...) Figure 2In b), the entrance opening angle α1 in the rotation direction v can of course also be formed in front of the door leaf 3 and used by people, and therefore can also be referred to as such an entrance opening angle α1 in front of the door leaf 3 along the rotation direction v.

[0084] For illustrative purposes, the following is a brief reference to... Figures 2 to 4 The situation is shown in views a) and b) and refers to the lower part entering opening 7: in Figure 2 In view a), the main entrance opening angle α1 is 90°; in view b), the main entrance opening angle α1 is 45° (in front of and behind door leaf 3 along the rotation direction v). Figure 3 In view a), the main entrance opening angle α1 is 60°; in view b), the main entrance opening angle α1 is 30° (in front of and behind door leaf 3 along the rotation direction v). Figure 4 In view a), the main entrance opening angle α1 is 60°; in view b), the main entrance opening angle α1 is 0° because the outer edge 12 of the door 3 blocks the entrance opening 7. Incidentally, the corresponding entrance opening angle α1 of the entrance opening not explicitly shown above is the same in magnitude as the corresponding entrance opening angle of the lower entrance opening 7.

[0085] Figure 2 A schematic top view of four revolving doors 1 is shown, i.e., according to view a), the four revolving doors 1 are in a first position and people P1, P2, P3, and P4 are in the environment of the revolving doors 1, and according to view b), the four revolving doors 1 are in a second position, rotated 45° further than the position according to view a). In view a), the revolving doors 1 are shown in the 0° position, where the entrance area 11 is maximized using the entire available width of the entrance opening 7 and is optimally used for access passage area 7a. In view b), the revolving doors 1 are rotated further by 45°, thereby providing two entrance areas 11 of equal size, each having an opening angle of 45°, which, when viewed along the rotation direction v, are located in front of door leaf 3 and behind door leaf 3, or the entrance opening 7 is divided into these two entrance areas 11 by the outer edge 12.

[0086] Similarly, in Figure 2 View b) shows how two entrance areas 11 of equal size are set up, each with an opening angle of 45° (see dashed line), separated by a door 3, which divides the center of the entrance opening 7 at the bottom in the figure and the corresponding position of the revolving door 1.

[0087] Therefore, according to Figure 2The position of view a) can also be referred to as the 0° position of the four revolving doors 1, where the 0° position is essentially the desired entry position of the revolving door 1. This is because at the 0° position, the entrance area 11 is as large as possible and can be optimally used for the person P1 or P2 to enter the passageway 7a. In this desired entry position in the form of the 0° position, the four doors 3 are not all positioned with the outer edges 12 of the four doors 3 in the entrance area 11 of the entrance opening 7 of the revolving door 1, or in two entrance areas 11 (or two entrance openings 7, because according to the above...) Figure 2 In the representation, another unmarked entry opening is provided for entry from the corresponding opposite side. Specifically, at the indicated desired entry position, the outer edge 12 of the door leaf 3 is arranged to be directly in front of or directly behind the entrance area 11 of the entry opening 7 when viewed in the direction of rotation.

[0088] From the basis Figure 2 Starting from the 0° position in view a), if door 3 rotates further along the rotation direction v, all subsequent positions of the four revolving doors 1 can also be described. Therefore, the position according to view b) can be called the 45° position and all intermediate positions along the way can be called the 1° position, 2° position, etc. All positions following the 45° position according to view b) along the rotation direction can be called the 46° position to the 89° position, because the assumed 90° position is again the new 0° position, which corresponds to the position according to view a), the difference being that the door 3, which was previously (in view a) arranged directly in front of the entrance area 11 leading to the opening 7, is now positioned as follows: the door is arranged directly behind the entrance area 11 leading to the opening 7.

[0089] According to Figure 3 In a three-leaf revolving door 1 with three door panels 3, two adjacent door panels each form an angle of 120°. The entrance opening 7 is configured to provide a maximum opening angle of 60° for the entrance, which is now available over a relatively long range of rotation. Therefore, Figure 3A schematic top view of three revolving doors 1 is shown. Specifically, according to view a), the three revolving doors 1 are in a first position with people P1, P2, P3, and P4 in the environment of the revolving doors, and according to view b), the three revolving doors 1 are in a second position, rotated 30° further than the position in view a). View a) shows the desired entry position of the three revolving doors 1, which can be referred to as the 0° position. From this position to the position shown in view b), the door panels 3 rotate another 30°. In view b), the 30° position is presented, where two smaller entrance areas 11 are formed, each with an opening angle of 15°. When viewed along the rotation direction v, one entrance area 11 is in front of the door panel 3 and the other is behind the door panel 3.

[0090] From the desired entry position of the three revolving doors 1 according to view a) to Figure 3 In the position shown in view b), door 3 has been rotated another 30°, presenting a 30° position and forming two smaller entrance areas 11 again, each with an opening angle of only 15°. In a further 15° rotation position (not shown), i.e., a 60° position, a single entrance area 11 with an opening angle of 60° is formed again. In this 60° position, door 3—in view a), i.e., the desired entry position, is still arranged directly in front of the entrance area 11 of the entrance opening 7—is now arranged directly behind the entrance area 11 of the entrance opening 7. For other positions following this 59°, i.e., positions up to 61° and 119°, the entrance area 11 remains maximally open. In a further 60° or 75° rotation position as seen from view b), a fictitious 120° position is presented, which is again a new 0° position, in which the entrance area 11 is again maximally open and this position can again be considered the desired entry position for the lower entrance opening 7.

[0091] Figure 4 A schematic top view of a double-leaf revolving door 1 is shown, i.e., according to view a), the double-leaf revolving door 1 is in a first position and people P1, P2, P3, and P4 are in the environment of the revolving door, and according to view b), the double-leaf revolving door 1 is in a second position, rotated 90° further than the position according to view a). View a) shows the 0° position of the double-leaf revolving door 1. From this position to the position shown in view b), the door leaf 3 rotates another 90°. In view b), the 90° position is presented, where a clear entrance area 11 is not formed due to the wide outer edge 12, and is instead completely blocked.

[0092] According to Figure 4In a double-leaf revolving door 1 with two door panels 3, the two door panels extend in a straight line, forming an angle of 180° between them. The entrance opening 7 is again configured to provide a maximum opening angle of 60° (entrance opening angle α1) for the entrance, which can also be provided over a long range of rotation. The 0° position of the double-leaf revolving door 1 is shown in view a). From this position to the position shown in view b), the door panels 3 rotate another 90°. In view b), this 90° position is thus presented, and due to the wide outer edge 12, a clear entrance area 11 is not formed, but is completely blocked.

[0093] according to Figure 3 The desired entry position of the double-leaf revolving door 1 is not shown. If the two outer edges 12 are each arranged such that, when viewed along the rotation direction v, the foremost region of the outer edge 12 is directly in front of the entrance region 11 of the entry opening 7, then the desired entry position exists at a position where the door is rotated only 45° further from view a), i.e., at the 45° position of the double-leaf revolving door 1. Here, the maximum opening angle (entrance opening angle α1) is 60° and a person can also enter the passage area 7a up to the next door leaf 3 in the rotation direction.

[0094] According to other exemplary embodiments, the desired entry position can also be preset in different ways for all the revolving doors 1 shown and described. The example of the double-leaf revolving door 1 particularly clearly shows that setting the 0° position as the desired entry position can also be preferred, because this ensures a maximum opening width of 60° (entrance opening angle α1) and at the same time a passage area 7a with a certain free depth, so that the person entering has space in the rotation direction v to enter the interior area, but at the same time, the maximum opening width of 60° (entrance opening angle α1) is guaranteed for a certain additional time, i.e., a further rotation of another 45°, so as to allow others following behind to enter the same passage area 7a if necessary.

[0095] Therefore, it is particularly preferred that the desired entry position or the predetermined entrance opening angle α1 can be variable at the assumed arrival time of person P1 or P2, especially based on recorded sensor data, such as the number of people detected.

[0096] More preferably, the door leaf 3 can be rotated such that the assumed arrival time of the first person among one or more people is set at the desired entry position. More preferably, the desired entry position can be adjusted according to the recorded number of people expected to enter. Particularly preferably, the double-leaf revolving door 1 is set to a 0° position as the desired entry position for groups of up to two (or alternatively three, four, or five) people, and a 45° position is set as the desired entry position for groups of more than two (or alternatively more than three, four, or five) people.

[0097] In principle, it can be stipulated that the assumed arrival time for a group of people with multiple people who wish to enter is determined based on the recorded speed and approach direction of the person most likely to expect to arrive at revolving door 1.

[0098] The approach side 13 and the departure side 14 of the revolving door 1 can always be adjusted according to the person, for example... Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 4 The specific entry or passage of people P1, P2, P3, and P4 in view a) is defined. People P1, P2, P3, and P4 can enter from the approach side 13—in Figures 2 to 4 In the case of the outer side 6 of the building, which is close to the revolving door 1, so as to reach the other side, namely the inner side 5 of the building, through the revolving door 1 and thus reach the exit side 14.

[0099] Specifically, human movement can always be recorded by sensor D5 in recording area E5 (marked by dashed lines) and sensor D6 in recording area E6 on the proximity side. This means that in the illustrated case, the movement of person P4 cannot be recorded. The movements of people P1, P2, and P3 can be recorded and analyzed. The corresponding arrows indicate vectors in the sense of motion vectors, representing the velocity and approach direction of the corresponding person P1, P2, or P3. From the recorded sensor data, it can be inferred that person P3 is moving away from revolving door 1 and therefore may not have the intention to enter. Only people P1 and P2 are moving towards revolving door 1, and it can be assumed that people P1 and P2 have the intention to enter.

[0100] Furthermore, it can be determined that person P1 will likely arrive at revolving door 1 first, because person P1 is closer (to the bottom) to the opening 7 first, and secondly, person P1 moves faster (indicated by the larger vector arrow).

[0101] To illustrate the advantages of the proposed method, please refer to... Figures 2 to 4 And also refer to Figure 5 .

[0102] Figure 5A flowchart of the proposed method for operating a fully automatic revolving door 1 is shown. The method includes the following steps: as is apparent from the previous description... Figure 1 and Figure 2 The example shown is a four-leaf revolving door 1 with four door panels 3, and in the case of a three-leaf revolving door 1 with three door panels 3 (see example 1). Figure 3 In the case of a double-leaf revolving door 1 with two door panels 3, after the revolving door 1 is initially provided with at least two door panels 3, an actuator 8, and at least one sensor D5 or D6 for recording human movement in step S100—wherein the actuator 8 of the revolving door 1 enables at least two door panels 3 to rotate within the passage area 7a of the revolving door 1—the aforementioned recording of human movement is performed in step S200. For this purpose, at least one sensor D5 or D6 records human movement in its corresponding recording area E5 or E6, and specifically records the speed of at least one person P1 or P2 approaching from the approach side 13 of the revolving door 1, and particularly also records the approach direction. Subsequently, in step S300, the amount of passage rotation speed of the at least two door panels set or configured for passage is determined, the amount of passage rotation speed being determined based on the recorded speed of the person, so as to enable smooth passage through the revolving door.

[0103] In addition, Figure 5 In the unrepresented method steps, the assumed arrival time of person P1 or P2 at revolving door 1 can also be calculated at this time based on the recorded speed and approach direction, wherein the assumed arrival time can be calculated specifically for both person P1 and P2. However, it is also possible to infer which person is expected to arrive at the door first, in this case person P1, and only the assumed arrival time of the person who arrives at the door first is calculated.

[0104] In any case, the control of the revolving door 1 should be adjusted frequently based on the assumed arrival time of the first person P1, for example, based on the assumed arrival time. This also makes sense when determining the amount of the passage rotation speed as proposed in step S300, i.e., based on the speed of the first person P1. However, alternatively, it is also possible, and even preferred, to adjust the determination or control of the slowest person in a group of people.

[0105] In addition to speed and approach direction, the recorded position of person P1 or P2 can also be included in the above two types of determination or calculation. In principle, the applicant's Motion IQ technology can be used, or reference can be made to the applicant's publication EP4095341A1. The corresponding technology monitors the area in front of the door, using sensors D6 or D5 to monitor the recording area E6 or E5 in front of the revolving door 1, and calculates the arrival time or, in principle, the intention to enter based on the movement direction and speed of person P1 or P2. Similarly, this technology can also be used to calculate or estimate departure time, where it is possible to assume how long person P1 or P2 typically needs to pass through the revolving door 1, an assumption derived from the person's speed.

[0106] In step S400, at least two door panels 3 are then accelerated by the actuator 8 to a previously determined passage rotation speed (step S300). The revolving door 1 is configured to accelerate at least two door panels 3 to passage rotation speeds corresponding to the subsequent three operations:

[0107] - At least two door panels 3 accelerate from rest to the speed of rotation for passage, or

[0108] - At least two door panels 3 accelerate from a lower basic rotation speed or a lower previous passage speed to a passage rotation speed, or

[0109] - At least two door panels 3 are braked from the higher previous passage speed to the passage rotation speed.

[0110] Alternatively, it can be accelerated to the point that the entrance region 11 of the entrance opening 7 of the revolving door 1 has a predetermined entrance opening angle α1 at the assumed arrival times of people P1 and P2.

[0111] The predetermined entrance opening angle α1 can, for example, correspond to the maximum possible opening angle due to structural conditions. Therefore, for example, in a double-leaf revolving door 1 (see...) Figure 4 In particular, in view a), the predetermined entrance opening angle α1 can preferably be 60°. In the case of a three-panel revolving door 1 (see...), Figure 3 (especially in view a)), the preferred entrance opening angle α1 can therefore also be 60°. In the case of a four-panel revolving door 1 (see...), Figure 2 In particular, in view a), the preferred entrance opening angle α1 can be 90°. These angles ensure that the entrance area 11 of the entrance opening 7 of the corresponding revolving door 1 is optimally opened at the assumed arrival time of person P1 or P2, because the entrance area 11 is as wide as possible to enable seamless passage.

[0112] Alternatively, the angular range of possible arrival times can also be set as preferred, such that the maximum possible opening width does not necessarily have to be available. Thus, for example in a double-leaf revolving door 1 (see...) Figure 4 The predetermined entrance opening angle α1 can be between 45° and 60°, more preferably between 50° and 60°, and even more preferably between 55° and 60° (in front of or behind door leaf 3, but preferably in front of door leaf 3). In the case of a three-leaf revolving door 1 (see... Figure 3 The predetermined entrance opening angle α1 can therefore be between 30° and 60°, particularly preferably between 45° and 60°, and even more preferably between 55° and 60° (in front of or behind door leaf 3, but preferably in front of door leaf 3). In the case of a four-leaf revolving door 1 (see... Figure 2 The predetermined entrance opening angle α1 can be between 55° and 90°, particularly preferably between 75° and 90°, and even more preferably between 80° and 90° (in front of or behind the door leaf 3, but preferably in front of the door leaf 3). These angle ranges ensure that the entrance area 11 of the entrance opening 7 of the revolving door 1 is fully open at the assumed arrival time of person P1 or P2 to enable seamless passage.

[0113] Multiple acceleration and / or braking processes can also be performed to achieve a predetermined inlet opening angle α1 at an assumed arrival time.

[0114] However, according to this recommendation, it is important to provide the passage rotation speed provided by the drive 8 in a fundamentally varying manner, and specifically, to adjust this passage rotation speed to the speed of the passing person P1 or P2. For this purpose, the speed of the slower person P2 should generally be used as the basis for a group or multiple people P1, P2, so that the passage rotation speed can be adjusted according to the magnitude of the speed of the slower person P2.

[0115] Figure 5 Step S500 in the text represents the following steps: performing automatic rotational motion of at least two door panels 3 by means of the driver 8 at a separate passage rotational speed determined as previously described and adjusted according to the person passing through, P1 or P2.

[0116] If it is necessary to accelerate the door leaf 3 to a higher rotational speed than before, it is preferable to brake the door leaf 3 back to a lower basic rotational speed afterward (e.g., after a person has passed through).

[0117] For this purpose or in principle, it may also be of interest to detect when a person leaves the area of ​​the revolving door 1 again after passing through. Therefore, it is conceivable that after the motorized support of at least two door panels 3 undergoes rotational movement corresponding to the passage rotation speed caused by the actuator 8, the support or level can be reset as automatically as possible. This could, for example, specifically occur at a time point selected based on a calculated assumed departure time, such that the rotational movement of the support ends when person P1 or P2 is about to leave the passage area 7a of the revolving door 1 again.

[0118] However, it is also conceivable that when person P1 or P2 has actually passed through, for example, completely passed through, the passage area 7a of revolving door 1 in a sense that has been detected, the support of the rotational movement of at least two door panels 3 caused by the actuator 8 stops. Other auxiliary sensors, such as auxiliary sensor D5b (see... Figures 2 to 4 For this purpose, an auxiliary sensor can be used to monitor the departure side 14 of the revolving door 1. Advantageously, the auxiliary sensor can then be as simple as possible, an auxiliary sensor D5b, which only records the presence of a person P1 or P2 who passes through the passage area 7a of the revolving door 1 and leaves accordingly on the departure side 14.

[0119] The desired entry position of the revolving door 1 can also be set as part of step S100, or in principle after person P1 or P2 has passed through the revolving door 1, and if necessary, before the motorized support for the rotational movement of the revolving door 1 stops. The desired entry position is preferably preset such that the outer edges 12 of at least two door panels 3 are not positioned within the entrance area 11 of the entrance opening 7 of the revolving door 1. In this way, the next person can enter the passage area 7a of the revolving door 1 particularly smoothly, because there is no risk of colliding with the outer edges 12 or having to wait unnecessarily in front of the revolving door 1. More preferably, the outer edge 12 of one of the at least two door panels 3 is positioned exactly in front of the entrance area 11 of the entrance opening 7 at the desired entry position, or more preferably, it is positioned directly in front of the entrance area 11 of the entrance opening 7. This allows the widest possible entrance area to be directly within the passage area 7a and minimizes the time required for person P1 or P2 to pass through.

[0120] use Figure 5 The methods represented and described above, or those utilizing the methods indicated in the text and described above, or those based on Figures 1 to 4For the corresponding revolving door 1, the motorized support for the rotational movement of the door leaf 3 can be preset to stop. Specifically, the motorized rotational movement of at least two door leaves 3 can be stopped by the drive 8, for example, by a certain time delay, so that even if person P1 or P2 has passed through the revolving door area, at least two door leaves 3 will automatically rotate to another desired rotational stopping position by means of the drive 8. This stopping position can be defined such that at the desired other rotational stopping position, the outer edges 12 of at least two door leaves 3 are not arranged in the entrance area 11 of the entrance opening 7. Specifically, it can be specified that the desired other rotational stopping position is the aforementioned desired entrance position.

[0121] The proposed revolving door 1, as shown and described, can operate in different modes. In this way, the revolving door 1 can be configured to be set to a first automatic operating mode, in which at least two door panels 3 are stationary in their basic state. This means that the door panels 3 are not always permanently rotating or permanently automatically rotating, but are currently in a stationary position. Furthermore, the revolving door 1 can be configured to be set to a second automatic operating mode, in which at least two door panels 3 are rotated substantially permanently at a low rotational speed by a drive 8. In this case, the low rotational speed means that when a person wants to pass through the revolving door 1, this low rotational speed is lower than the rotational speed caused by the drive 8 in the actual passage condition. Therefore, in the second automatic operating mode, the torque provided by the drive 8 at the low rotational speed is lower than the torque provided by the drive 8 when a person passes through the revolving door 1. List of reference numerals 1 Revolving door 2 revolving doors 3 doors 4 walls 5. Inside of the building 6. Exterior of the building 7. Enter the opening 7a Passage Area 8 drives 9. Left edge 10 Right end edge 11 Entrance Area 12 (Outer edge of the door leaf) 13 Approaching side 14. Leaving the side α1 Inlet opening angle D5; D6 sensor D5b auxiliary sensor E5; E6 Recording Area A axis of rotation z-axis direction radial direction u circumferential direction v Rotation direction

Claims

1. A method for operating a fully automatic revolving door (1), comprising the following steps: a) Provide a revolving door (1) having at least two door panels (3), a drive (8) and at least one sensor (D5; D6) for recording human movement, wherein the drive (8) is configured to rotate the at least two door panels (3) within the passage area (7a) of the revolving door (1); b) The speed of at least one person (P1; P2) approaching from the approach side (13) of the revolving door (1) is recorded by means of the at least one sensor (D5; D6); c) Determine the amount of passage rotation speed of the at least two door panels (3) based on the recorded speed of the person (P1; P2) so that the person can pass through the revolving door (1) smoothly. d) Accelerate the at least two door panels (3) to the passage rotation speed via the driver (8), The revolving door (1) is configured to accelerate the at least two door panels (3) to the passage rotation speed corresponding to the subsequent three operations: The at least two door panels (3) accelerate from rest to the passage rotation speed; The at least two doors (3) accelerate from a lower basic rotation speed or a lower previous passage speed to the passage rotation speed; The at least two doors (3) are braked from the higher previous passage speed to the passage rotation speed; e) The automatic rotational movement of the at least two door panels (3) is performed by the driver (8) at the passage rotational speed.

2. The method according to claim 1, comprising the following steps: The start time for the acceleration of the at least two door panels (3) toward the passage rotation speed is determined based on the recorded speed of the persons (P1; P2).

3. The method according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein, The desired entry positions of the at least two door panels (3) are preset such that: in the desired entry positions, the outer edges (12) of the at least two door panels (3) do not divide or cover the entrance area (11) of the entrance opening (7) of the revolving door (1), and / or when viewed along the rotation direction (v), the outer edge (12) of one of the at least two door panels (3) is preferably arranged at an angle of up to 15°, preferably up to 5°, directly in front of the entrance area (11) and / or the entrance opening (7).

4. The method according to claim 3, wherein, The start time for the acceleration of the at least two door panels (3) toward the passage rotation speed is determined such that the at least two door panels (3) move to the desired entry position at the assumed arrival time of the person (P1; P2) at the revolving door (1); Preferably, the assumed arrival time of the person (P1; P2) at the revolving door (1) is calculated based on the recorded speed of the person (P1; P2) and preferably also based on the recorded approach direction of the person (P1; P2).

5. The method according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein, The revolving door (1) is configured to be set to a first automatic operation mode, in which the at least two door panels (3) are stationary in a basic state.

6. The method according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein, The revolving door (1) is configured to be set to a second automatic operation mode in which the at least two door panels (3) are rotated substantially by the drive (8) at a lower basic rotational speed and then accelerated to the passage rotational speed that allows the person (P1; P2) to pass through, and after the person (P1; P2) has passed through, they are braked again to the lower basic rotational speed and rotated substantially at that speed.

7. The method according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein, The revolving door (1) has a sensor system that monitors both the approach side (13) of the revolving door (1) and the departure side (14) of the revolving door (1) opposite to the approach side (13); Preferably, the sensor system includes at least one sensor (D6) for monitoring the approach side (13) and at least one additional sensor (D5) of the same type for monitoring the departure side (14).

8. The method according to any one of the preceding claims, comprising the following steps: Based on the recorded speed and approach direction of the person (P1; P2), calculate the assumed arrival time of the person (P1; P2) at the revolving door (1) and / or the assumed departure time of the person (P1; P2) from the revolving door (1) on the side opposite to the approach side (13) of the revolving door (1) / the departure side (14) of the revolving door (1).

9. The method according to any one of the preceding claims, comprising the following steps: After the person (P1; P2) has passed through the revolving door (1), the at least two door panels (3) are braked from the passage rotation speed to a standstill or to the lower basic rotation speed; Preferably, the at least two door panels (3) are brought to a standstill such that the at least two door panels (3) automatically rotate to a stop position for further rotation by means of the driver (8); Preferably, in the desired stop position of further rotation, the outer edges (12) of the at least two door panels (3) do not divide or cover the entrance area (11) of the entrance opening (7) of the revolving door (1). Preferably, the desired stopping position for further rotation is the desired approximate position.

10. The method according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein, The revolving door (1) has at least one additional auxiliary sensor (D5b), which is preferably used to monitor the exit side (14) of the revolving door (1) opposite to the approach side (13) of the revolving door (1). Preferably, the additional auxiliary sensor (D5b) only records the presence of the person (P1; P2) who passes through the passage area of ​​the revolving door (1) and leaves accordingly at the departure side (14).

11. The method according to claim 9 or claim 10 when referring to claim 9, wherein, The presence of the person (P1; P2) recorded on the departure side (14) opposite to the approach side (13) of the revolving door (1) is used to initiate braking of the at least two door panels (3) toward rest or the lower basic rotational speed.

12. The method according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein, When the person (P1; P2) intervenes, in particular touches the door (3), the safety mode is activated and the passage rotation speed of the at least two door (3) is reduced, in particular the at least two door (3) stops.

13. The method according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein, A group of people (P1; P2; P3) is recorded, and the control of the rotational motion of the at least two door panels (3) is adjusted based on the person (P2) who is the slowest to approach the revolving door (1) in the group of people (P1; P2; P3).

14. A fully automatic revolving door (1), preferably configured to perform the method according to any one of claims 1 to 13, the fully automatic revolving door (1) comprising: At least two doors (3); A driver (8) configured to rotate the at least two door panels (3) within the passage area (7a) of the revolving door (1); At least one sensor (D5; D6) for recording human movement, wherein the at least one sensor (D5; D6) is configured to record the velocity of at least one person (P1; P2) approaching from the approach side (13) of the revolving door (1); and A control unit configured to determine the amount of passage rotation speed of the at least two door panels (3) based on the recorded speed of the person (P1; P2) so as to enable smooth passage through the revolving door (1). The control unit is further configured to accelerate the at least two door panels (3) to the passage rotation speed corresponding to the subsequent three operations: The at least two door panels (3) accelerate from rest to the passage rotation speed, or The at least two door panels (3) accelerate from a lower basic rotation speed or a lower previous passage speed to the passage rotation speed, or The at least two doors (3) are braked from the higher previous passage speed to the passage rotation speed; Furthermore, the driver (8) is configured to perform automatic rotational motion of the at least two door panels (3) at the passage rotation speed.

15. A computer program product comprising instructions for causing the fully automatic revolving door (1) according to claim 14 to perform the steps of the method according to any one of claims 1 to 13.

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