Escape route or orientation lighting (»emergency lighting«) for use in a standard socket, which is activated by the activation or triggering of one or more smoke detectors

Abstract

Escape route or orientation light for use in a standard socket, which is activated by the triggering (alarm) of one or more smoke detectors (by "recognizing" the warning tone)

Description

DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTIONEscape route or orientation lighting ("emergency lighting") for use in a commercially available socket which is activated by the activation or triggering of one or more smoke warning detectors. Instead of operating in a power outlet, operation with one or more commercially available battery(s) or with one or more (rechargeable) battery(s) is possible. In this case, the attachment can be made independently of the presence of a socket.The purpose and purpose are a visual alignment aid or a self-activating emergency lighting in the case of a domestic fire, smoke development, power failure or similar unpredictable events primarily in the domestic sector.Furthermore, the emergency lights can be used as a involuntary addition of escape route markings in commercial, public or temporarily usable areas.Since they are primarily intended for domestic (volunteers) use or can be used as a involuntary addition to already existing escape route lights, they do not have to meet any standards or legal requirements with regard to the identification, luminosity etc. of escape or rescue routes. Even without these specifications, operation takes place with powerful LEDs.The following describes various embodiments, all based on the same invention--escape lighting or orientation lighting as a supplement to existing and existing smoke warning detectors.The invention enables easy and reliable identification of escape routes during use. It differs significantly from the existing commercial offer for escape route, emergency and orientation lights.FIG. [01a] not activatedIn the non-activated state, the emergency light is thirty-white (matching most sockets). Coloured variants or variants with decoration are possible.FIG. [01b]When the emergency light is activated, powerful LEDs emit a bright green light in the form of a directional arrow or another symbol or pictogram.FIG.

[02] The structure of the luminaire initially consists of the mains plug in the country-specific embodiment for insertion into the matching socket.The housing with battery, LEDs, microphone, microcontroller, etc. The basic shape can be square, round or in another form.Above this is a so-called "lens" which ensures uniform scattering of the light emanating from the LEDs. This "disk" can also be structurally integrated into the housing.The "motif pane" is visible from the front, made for example of clear Plexiglass, acrylic glass or a similar clear or matt glass material. On the back side there is an opaque white print or a coating from which the corresponding arrows, symbols, texts or pictograms are omitted.A button for activation and deactivation is seated laterally or on the rear side on the housing.FIG.

[03] The variant for operating with battery(s) or rechargeable battery for free mounting on a wall by means of a rear mounting and fastening plate (screwable, adhesive or with magnets) differs substantially only in the absence of the plug.FIG.

[04] A variant with, for example, round shaping. Variations in different sizes, shapes, and formats are also possible.FIG.

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[06] The construction of the socket version also corresponds in all design points to the basic version for use in a socket, but offers the preservation of socket functionality.The integrated socket merely changes the dimensions of the overall height and, under certain circumstances, the overall width and the overall depth.FIG.

[07] The rotatable version likewise corresponds to the dimensions of the basic version, supplemented by a rotating element between the plug and the housing, or as a structural detail of the housing. The rotating element enables the alignment path direction to be adjusted individually.The element latches at 45° or 90° angles.FIG.

[08] The version with socket and LED screen corresponds in its basic design to the version with receiving the socket.Instead of the components housing with battery, LEDs, microphone, microcontrollers, etc., and lens and motif lens, a unit is installed which is equipped with an LED screen (and battery) in the upper part. This can be incorporated into an existing smart card architecture and / or controlled via an app.As standard, the screen may display time and room temperature. Alternatively, it may display individual square image motifs loaded onto the internal memory via an app. Display modes can be individualized via the app.In the case of activation, the light automatically switches to the emergency mode (brightly lit symbol, pictogram or text).FIG.

[09] The modular construction of the emergency light permits simple internationalization by the plug element being removed from the interior in production and thus being adapted to other worldwide socket and voltage standards.Without ImagingThe emergency lighting can be activated in one or more, also combined, ways.Volume VolumeThe volume sensor, microphone or microcontroller react to the volume of the warning sound of a smoke warning detector (for example from 85 decibels). When the volume is reached, the emergency light is activated automatically. Manual shutdown is possible on the device.The frequency level is higher than the frequency levelFrequency level sensor, microphone or microcontrollers react to the frequencies of smoke warning detectors (for example between 3,000 and 4,000 hertz) and activate the emergency light automatically.Manual shutdown is possible on the device.Heat sensorThe heat sensor responds to an increase in room temperature above a reference value and automatically activates the emergency light.Manual shutdown is possible on the device.Warning Tone TransmitterWhen the emergency light is activated, an alarm sound is emitted at the same time. This sound generates attention, but is not as alarming and smoldering as the warning sound of a smoke warning device. The focus is on alerting in the event of a power failure or a drop in the mains voltage, since this could indicate a fault in the electrical mains or a smoldering fire. Manual shutdown is possible on the device.Continuous Eight Light FunctionWith the additional function continuous light, the emergency light can be used as night light. The luminosity is reduced to about 5-10 percent. Upon activation, the emergency light immediately switches to full illumination. Manual shutdown is possible on the device.Smart Card IntegrationThe SmartHome module allows the emergency light(s) to be integrated into an existing SmartHome architecture and the possible networking with installed smoke warning detectors.

Claims

Claims for a escape route or orientation lamp, preferably (not exclusively) for the private domestic environmentEscape route or orientation lamp for use in a commercially available socket which is activated by the triggering (alerting) of one or more smoke warning detectors (by the "detection" of the warning tone)An alignment light for use regardless of the presence of a socket, with power supplied by one or more batteries or one or more rechargeable batteries. The activation is likewise effected by triggering (alerting) one or more smoke warning detectors (by "detecting" the warning tone)Escape route or orientation lamp with socket or receiving the socket which is activated by the triggering (alerting) of one or more smoke warning detectors (by the "recognition" of the warning tone)Escape route or orientation lamp with a rotary function (orientation of the escape route marking) for use in a commercial socket which is activated by the triggering (alerting) of one or more smoke warning detectors (by the "detection" of the warning tone)A digital screen escape or orientation light for use in a commercial socket which is activated by the triggering (alerting) of one or more smoke warning detectors (by the "detection" of the warning tone) activation technique for all versions, individually or in any combinationwith volume measurement (volume sensor and / or microphone and / or microcontroller)with frequency height sensor (volume sensor and / or microphone and / or microcontroller)with heat sensorwith warning sound transducerswith continuous night light functionWith smart card integration (instead of "detecting" the warnoton of one or more smoke warning detectors, activation takes place by the electrical, digital or other connection or networking with one or more smoke warning detectors)with variable plug system (International adjustable)

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