Electrical / electronic detection and signaling system

Abstract

An electrical / electronic detection and signaling system designed for mounting on a main surface of a door leaf adjustable by a pivoting movement, wherein at least one detection device is designed for detecting persons and / or objects in a defined detection area in the vicinity of the door leaf, and wherein at least one signaling device is designed for warning persons located in the vicinity of the door leaf, characterized in that the detection and signaling system consists of a separate first functional module (3) and a separate second functional module (4), and that the first functional module (3) can be attached to the first main surface (1) of the door leaf (F) via a fastening unit (7), and that the second functional module (4) can be attached to the second main surface (2) of the door leaf (F) via a fastening unit (7).and that the first functional module (3) and the second functional module (4) each have an energy storage unit (5) and a processor unit (6) and are connected to each other via a communication link, and that the first functional module (3) has at least a first detection device (D1) and / or at least a first signaling device (S1), and that the second functional module (4) has at least a second detection device (D2) and / or at least a second signaling device (S2).

Description

[0001] The present invention is based on an electrical / electronic detection and signaling system for use on door leaves, designed according to the preamble of the main claim.

[0002] Such electrical / electronic detection and signaling systems are generally designed to monitor the pivoting range of door leaves that are opened and closed by a pivoting movement, or the area surrounding door leaves, for collisions with objects and / or living beings. In particular, injuries to people caused by the opening and closing process of such door leaves should be effectively prevented. In addition, a signaling device is often provided to warn people, for example, by emitting an acoustic and / or optical warning signal. Such detection and signaling systems are commonly used for motor-operated door leaves. Detection devices that monitor the pivoting range or monitoring area, for example, using infrared sensors, ultrasonic sensors, and / or camera systems, are known from this field.Also known from this field are signaling devices that emit warnings through light and / or acoustic signals. Such detection and signaling systems not only have an unsightly appearance but also require a relatively large amount of space. Furthermore, their production is comparatively complex and expensive. Such detection and signaling systems are hardly suitable for use with manually opened and closed door leaves.

[0003] A detection and signaling system for motor-operated door leaves is known from DE 196 53 026 B4. This detection and signaling system is designed for attachment to a main surface of a door leaf adjustable by a pivoting movement. The detection device is designed to detect persons and / or objects within a defined detection area, and the signaling device emits optical and / or acoustic signals to warn persons.

[0004] The present invention is therefore based on the object of creating a particularly compact detection and signaling system in a cost-effective manner, the functional modules of which are particularly suitable for attachment to the two main surfaces of manually operated door leaves, wherein both the first and the second functional module are intended to supply themselves on site (battery / accumulator) with the electrical energy required for the function.

[0005] This problem is solved by the features specified in the main claim.

[0006] In a detection and signaling system designed in this way, it is particularly advantageous that it consists of two functional modules in a modular manner, wherein the first functional module is to be fastened to one of the two main surfaces of the door leaf and the second functional module is fastened to the other, opposite main surface of the door leaf. In a first embodiment, the first functional module and the second functional module can have both a detection device and a signaling device in addition to the components required for its function. In a second embodiment, it can be provided that the first functional module only comprises a detection device in addition to the components required for its function, in which case the second functional module only has a signaling device in addition to the components required for its function.Depending on requirements, the functional modules can be arranged in a modular fashion—and thus advantageously. A detection and signaling system designed in this way can be used for retrofitting, because only the two functional modules need to be attached to the two main surfaces of the door leaves to establish functionality. A connecting cable to the building's electrical system is not necessary.

[0007] Further advantageous embodiments of the subject matter of the invention are specified in the subclaims. The subject matter of the invention will be described in more detail using two exemplary embodiments, in which: Fig. 1: principle of a detection and signalling system, the first functional module and the second functional module of which are mounted on the two main surfaces of the door leaf; Fig. 2: a block diagram of the two functional modules according to the first embodiment, wherein both the first functional module and the second functional module each have a detection device and a signaling device; Fig. 3: a block diagram of the two functional modules according to the second embodiment, wherein the first functional module has only a detection device in addition to the components necessary for the function and wherein the second functional module has only a signaling device in addition to the components necessary for the function.

[0008] As can be seen from the drawings, such electrical / electronic detection and signaling systems are provided for attachment to the two main surfaces 1, 2 of a door leaf F that can be manually adjusted by a pivoting movement. At least one detection device D1, D2 is provided, which is designed to detect persons and / or objects in a defined detection area in the vicinity of the door leaf F. In addition, at least one signaling device S1, S2 is provided, which is designed to warn persons in the vicinity of the door leaf F. As can also be seen from the figures, the detection and signaling system has a separate first functional module 3 and a separate second functional module 4.The first functional module 3 is attached to the first main surface 1 of the door leaf F via a fastening unit 7, whereas the second functional module 4 is attached to the second main surface 2 of the door leaf F via a fastening unit 7. The first functional module 3 and the second functional module 4 each have an energy storage unit 5 and a processor unit 6. The first functional module 3 and the second functional module 4 are connected to each other for data purposes via a communication link.

[0009] As is particularly evident from Fig. As can be seen from Figure 2, the first functional module 3 according to the first exemplary embodiment not only has an energy storage device 5 and a processor unit 6, but is also provided with an energy harvesting system 8 and a near-field communication unit 9. Furthermore, the first functional module 3 has a first detection device D1 and a first signaling device S1. A printed circuit board L is provided, which is equipped with the first detection device D1, the first signaling device S1, the energy storage device 5, the processor unit 6, the energy harvesting system 8, and the near-field communication unit 9. According to the first exemplary embodiment, the second functional module 4 also not only has an energy storage device 5 and a processor unit 6, but is also provided with an energy harvesting system 8 and a near-field communication unit 9.In addition, the second functional module 4 has a second detection device D2 and a second signaling device S2. A printed circuit board L is provided, which is equipped with the second detection device D2, the second signaling device S2, the energy storage device 5, the processor unit 6, the energy harvesting system 8, and the near-field communication unit 9. Both the first functional module 3 and the second functional module 4 are fastened to the door leaf F via a fastening unit 7. In the first exemplary embodiment, the fastening unit 7 is each provided to create an adhesive connection. Both the energy storage device 5 of the first functional unit 3 and the energy storage device 5 of the second functional unit 4 are each designed as a rechargeable battery.In order to charge the energy storage device 5 with the electrical energy required for its operation, both the first functional module 3 and the second functional module 4 are equipped with an energy harvesting system 8, each of which has a solar cell for generating electrical energy. The near-field communication unit 9 of the first functional module 3 and the second functional module 4 operates according to the NFC standard. Both the first detection device D1 and the second detection device D2 have an infrared sensor for detecting people, animals, etc., within a defined detection area in the vicinity of the door leaf F. Both the first signaling device S1 and the second signaling device S2 are equipped with several LED lighting devices to warn people in the vicinity of the door leaf F.In addition, both the first signaling device S1 and the second signaling device S2 each have a sound generator designed as a piezo element for this purpose.

[0010] As is particularly evident from Fig.3, the first functional module 3 according to the second exemplary embodiment not only has an energy storage device 5 and a processor unit 6, but is also provided with an energy harvesting system 8 and a near-field communication unit 9. Furthermore, the first functional module 3 only has a first detection device D1. A printed circuit board L is provided, which is equipped with the first detection device D1, the energy storage device 5, the processor unit 6, the energy harvesting system 8, and the near-field communication unit 9. The second functional module 4 according to the first exemplary embodiment not only has an energy storage device 5 and a processor unit 6, but is also provided with an energy harvesting system 8 and a near-field communication unit 9. Furthermore, the second functional module 4 only has a second signaling device S2.A circuit board L is provided, which is equipped with the second signaling device S2, the energy storage unit 5, the processor unit 6, the energy harvesting system 8, and the near-field communication unit 9. Both the first functional module 3 and the second functional module 4 are attached to the door leaf F via a fastening unit 7. In the second exemplary embodiment, the fastening unit 7 is each provided to create an adhesive connection. Both the energy storage unit 5 of the first functional unit 3 and the energy storage unit 5 of the second functional unit 4 are each designed as rechargeable accumulators. In order to charge the energy storage unit 5 with the electrical energy required for its function, both the first functional module 3 and the second functional module 4 are equipped with an energy harvesting system 8, which each has a solar cell for generating electrical energy.The near-field communication unit 9 of the first functional module 3 and the second functional module 4 operates according to the NFC standard. In the second exemplary embodiment, the first detection device D1 of the first functional module 3 has an infrared sensor for detecting people, animals, etc., within a defined detection area in the vicinity of the door leaf F. The second signaling device S2 of the second functional module 4 is equipped with several LED light sources to warn people in the vicinity of the door leaf F. Furthermore, the second signaling device S2 has a sound generator designed as a piezo element for this purpose.

[0011] The invention has been described above using exemplary embodiments. Without departing from the scope of the applicable claims, numerous further possibilities for implementing the invention will become apparent to a person skilled in the art without the need to explain them in detail in the context of these statements. List of reference symbols 1 First main area 2 Second main area 3 First functional module 4 Second functional module 5 energy storage 6 Processor unit 7 Mounting unit 8 Energy Harvesting System 9 Near-field communication unit D1 First detection device D2 Second detection device F wing L circuit board S1 First signaling device S2 Second signaling device QUOTES CONTAINED IN THE DESCRIPTION

[0000] This list of documents submitted by the applicant was generated automatically and is included solely for the convenience of the reader. This list is not part of the German patent or utility model application. The DPMA assumes no liability for any errors or omissions. Cited patent literature

[0000] DE 196 53 026 B4

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Claims

[1] Electrical / electronic detection and signalling system which is intended for attachment to a main surface of a door leaf adjustable by a pivoting movement, wherein at least one detection device is designed to detect persons and / or objects in a defined detection area in the vicinity of the door leaf and wherein at least one signalling device is designed to warn persons in the vicinity of the door leaf, characterized bythat the detection and signaling system consists of a separate first functional module (3) and a separate second functional module (4), and that the first functional module (3) can be attached to the first main surface (1) of the door leaf (F) via a fastening unit (7), and that the second functional module (4) can be attached to the second main surface (2) of the door leaf (F) via a fastening unit (7), and that the first functional module (3) and the second functional module (4) each have an energy store (5) and a processor unit (6) and are connected to one another via a communication link, and that the first functional module (3) has at least one first detection device (D1) and / or at least one first signaling device (S1), and that the second functional module (4) has at least one second detection device (D2) and / or at least one second signaling device (S2). [2] Electrical / electronic detection and signaling system according to claim 1, characterized by that the fastening unit (7) of the first functional module (3) and the second functional module (4) is provided for producing a screw connection. [3] Electrical / electronic detection and signaling system according to claim 1, characterized by that the fastening unit (7) of the first functional module (3) and the second functional module (4) is provided for producing an adhesive connection. [4] Electrical / electronic detection and signaling system according to claim 1, characterized by that the fastening unit (7) of the first functional module (3) and the second functional module (4) is provided for establishing a magnetic connection. [5] Electrical / electronic detection and signaling system according to claim 1, characterized bythat the fastening unit (7) of the first functional module (3) and the second functional module (4) is provided for establishing a negative pressure generating connection. [6] Electrical / electronic detection and signaling system according to one of claims 1 to 5 characterized by that at least one of the energy stores (5) is designed as a rechargeable accumulator. [7] Electrical / electronic detection and signaling system according to one of claims 1 to 6 characterized by that at least one of the energy stores (5) is designed as a capacitor. [8] Electrical / electronic detection and signaling system according to claim 6 or 7 characterized by that the first functional module (3) and / or the second functional module (4) is equipped with an energy harvesting system (8) for supplying energy to the at least one energy storage device (5). [9] Electrical / electronic detection and signaling system according to claim 8 characterized by that the energy harvesting system (8) has at least one solar cell. [10] Electrical / electronic detection and signaling system according to one of claims 1 to 9 characterized by that at least one of the energy stores (5) is designed as a battery (button cell). [11] Electrical / electronic detection and signaling system according to one of claims 1 to 10, characterized by that the first functional module (3) and the second functional module (4) are each equipped with a near-field communication unit (9) for establishing the communication link. [12] Electrical / electronic detection and signaling system according to one of claims 1 to 11 characterized by that the first detection device (D1) and / or the second detection device (D2) has at least one infrared sensor. [13] Electrical / electronic detection and signaling system according to one of claims 1 to 12 characterized by that the first detection device (D1) and / or the second detection device (D2) has at least one ultrasonic sensor. [14] Electrical / electronic detection and signaling system according to one of claims 1 to 13 characterized by that the first detection device (D1) and / or the second detection device (D2) has at least one camera sensor. [15] Electrical / electronic detection and signaling system according to one of claims 1 to 14, characterized by that the first signaling device (S1) and / or the second signaling device (S2) has at least one luminous means designed as an LED. [16] Electrical / electronic detection and signaling system according to one of claims 1 to 15, characterized bythat the first signaling device (S1) and / or the second signaling device (S2) has at least one sound generator designed as a piezo element.

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