System and method for providing deployable perimeter security devices

Abstract

Embodiments of the present invention may provide a system and a method for providing a deployable perimeter security device. The device may include: a box-shaped frame comprising a first opposing surface and a second opposing surface; an anchor device operated to extend from a third surface of the frame; a first intermediate panel operated to extend from the first opposing surface of the frame; a second intermediate panel operated to extend from the second opposing surface of the frame; one or more telescopic panels (each operated to extend from the front side of one or more intermediate panels); one or more lead folding panels (each operated to be mounted on the front side of one or more telescopic panels); and one or more extension folding panels (each operated to be mounted on the extension surface of one or more lead folding panels or on the extension surface of another extension folding panel).

Description

Technology Field

[0001] This application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Application No. 63 / 606,496, filed on December 5, 2023, titled “Self Contained and Rapidly Deployable Perimeter Security Device,” the contents of which are incorporated herein by reference.

[0002] The present disclosure relates to a security device, and more specifically, to a system and method for providing a deployable perimeter security device. Background Technology

[0003] Conventional portable or deployable barrier solutions often require winches or lifting equipment provided internally, externally, or separately for installation and dismantling.

[0004] In the field of related technology, a system and method for providing a mobile mission kit (MMK) can provide a field-deployable ballistic shielding solution consisting of one or more manually expandable panels stored in a mobile storage container, and additionally, the user may select and install an electric deployment method depending on the application.

[0005] Other existing solutions can be time-consuming to install and deploy, and in many cases, these solutions may not be versatile, durable, or effective in various situations. means of solving the problem

[0006] A disclosed example may provide a system and method for providing a deployable perimeter security device. A specific implementation of the disclosure may provide a flexible, self-sufficient, and rapidly deployable perimeter security scheme. In at least one of the disclosed examples, the deployable perimeter security device may include one or more panels, such as telescopic fences, and may also have the capability to open (deploy) into a protective barrier within seconds upon arrival at a designated location.

[0007] In one embodiment, a deployable peripheral security device may include an upper limb-shaped frame, the frame comprising a first opposing surface and a second opposing surface; an anchor device that can be extended from a third surface of the frame; a first intermediate panel that operates to telescopically extend from the first opposing surface of the frame; a second intermediate panel that operates to extend from the second opposing surface of the frame; one or more telescopic panels, each panel that can be extended from the leading side of at least one intermediate panel; one or more lead folding panels, each of which can be mounted on the leading side of at least one telescopic panel; and one or more extension folding panels, each of which can be mounted on the extension side of at least one lead folding panel or on the extension side of another extension folding panel.

[0008] In one aspect of the embodiment, the anchor device may include one or more telescopic struts that can be extended from a retracted state to an extended deployed position, in which one or more telescopic struts help support the frame in an upright state.

[0009] In one side of the embodiment, the anchor device may be square U-shaped, and two telescopic struts operate to extend from a stored position to an extended position, and in the extended position, one or more telescopic struts help support the frame in an upright position.

[0010] In one aspect of the present embodiment, the anchor device may include one or more telescoping struts, which facilitate the placement of one or more telescoping struts very close to the third side of the frame in a retracted storage position.

[0011] In one aspect of the present embodiment, the first intermediate panel and the second intermediate panel are operated to slide along one or more frame guides connected to the inner surface of the frame.

[0012] In one aspect of the present embodiment, one or more telescopic panels may slide along one or more intermediate panel guides connected to the surface of the intermediate panel.

[0013] In one aspect of the present embodiment, the device may further include at least one hinge so that each of one or more lead folding panels can be folded to be in close contact with each extension folding panel.

[0014] In one aspect of the present embodiment, the device may further include at least one hinge so that each of one or more expandable folding panels can be folded so as to be in close contact with the respective expandable folding panel.

[0015] In one aspect of the embodiment, the device may include a series of sharp devices mounted on the upper side surfaces of a first intermediate panel, a second intermediate panel, one or more telescoping panels, one or more lead folding panels, and one or more extension folding panels.

[0016] In one aspect of the embodiment, the fourth side of the frame, the first intermediate panel, the second intermediate panel, one or more telescopic panels, one or more lead folding panels, and one or more extension folding panels constitute the ballistic resistance material.

[0017] In one embodiment, a method for installing a deployable perimeter security device may be provided. The method may include the steps of: placing a device comprising a box-shaped frame (the frame comprising a first opposing surface and a second opposing surface); extending an anchor device from a third side of the frame; extending a first intermediate panel from the first opposing surface of the frame; extending a second intermediate panel from the second opposing surface of the frame; extending one or more retractable panels from the front side of each of the at least one intermediate panel; extending one or more lead folding panels from the front side of each of the at least one retractable panel; and extending one or more extension folding panels from the extended side of the at least one lead folding panel or from the extended side of another extension folding panel.

[0018] A system may be provided in one embodiment. The system may include two or more deployable perimeter security devices, each device comprising a box-shaped frame, the frame comprising a first opposing side and a second opposite side; an anchor device extending from one-third of the frame; a first intermediate panel operated to extend from the first opposite side of the frame; a second intermediate panel operated to extend from the second opposite side of the frame; one or more telescopic panels, each panel operated to extend from the leading side of at least one intermediate panel; one or more lead folding panels, each mounted on the leading side of at least one telescopic panel; and one or more extension folding panels, each mounted on the extension side of at least one lead folding panel or on the extended side of another extension folding panel; the second deployable perimeter security device may operate when the first deployable perimeter security device operates so that the second extension folding panel is fully extended and each extension folding panel is close to each other. Brief explanation of the drawing

[0019] Detailed descriptions are provided with reference to the attached drawings. The drawings are provided for illustrative purposes only and depict exemplary embodiments of the disclosure. The drawings are provided to facilitate understanding of the disclosure and do not limit the scope, range, or application of the disclosure. In the drawings, the leftmost digit of a reference number identifies the drawing in which the reference number first appears. The use of the same reference number indicates that the parts are similar but not necessarily identical. However, different reference numbers may be used to identify similar parts. Various implementations may use elements or components different from those shown in the drawings, and some elements or components may not exist in other implementations. Where singular terms are used to describe components or elements, they may include plural numbers depending on the context, or vice versa. FIG. 1 illustrates a front view of a deployable perimeter security device in a storage or undispatched configuration according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 2 shows the rear of the example device shown in Figure 1 in a stored or unfolded state. Figure 3 shows a side view of the example device shown in Figures 1-2 in a configuration that is not stored or unfolded. FIG. 4 shows a front view of the exemplary device shown in FIG. 1-3 in an activated or unfolded configuration according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 5 shows a rear view of the operating or deployed state of the example device shown in FIG. 4. Figure 6 shows a side view of the example device shown in Figures 4-5 in an activated or deployed state. FIGS. 7a and 7b show a detailed view of another example anchor mechanism of the example device of FIGS. 1-6 according to a disclosed case. Figure 8 shows in detail an example of a device guide mechanism according to a disclosed case. FIG. 9 is a detailed drawing of another exemplary guide mechanism of the device shown in FIG. 1-6 according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 10 is a detailed drawing of an exemplary hinge mechanism of the device shown in FIG. 1 to FIG. 6 according to one embodiment of the present specification. FIG. 11 illustrates a first example in which an embodiment device of FIG. 1-6 is arranged to provide an extended barrier in an environment according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. FIGS. 12 and 13 illustrate another example of arranging the exemplary apparatus of FIGS. 1-6 to provide an extended barrier in a different uniform environment according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 14 shows a flowchart of an example process for installing or arranging the example device of FIG. 1-6 according to an example implementation of the disclosure. Specific details for implementing the invention

[0020] This disclosure relates to a system and method for providing a deployable perimeter security device. In one embodiment, the deployable perimeter security device may comprise a box-shaped frame, which is composed of a first opposite side and a second opposite side; an anchor device that can extend from a third side of the frame; a first intermediate panel that operates to extend from the first opposite side of the frame; a second intermediate panel that operates to extend from the second opposite side of the frame; one or more telescopic panels, each panel that can operate to extend from the leading side of at least one intermediate panel; one or more lead folding panels, each which can be mounted on the leading side of at least one telescopic panel; and one or more extension folding panels, each which can be mounted on the extension side of at least one lead folding panel or on the extension side of another extension folding panel.

[0021] In certain implementations, the system and method may provide cage / fence-like devices or "riot" configurations equipped with one or more freestanding articulated / telescopic panels within the device, allowing for rapid storage, delivery, and / or deployment as needed. The device may include foldable anchors or supports to enhance stability and anchorage. When fully deployed, the device can provide an extended barrier or wall-like structure that protects users and / or critical infrastructure from ballistics, projectiles, and fragmentation, and can also be used for crowd control and guiding desired traffic patterns. Each individual device can be connected to adjacent devices upon deployment to form a connected perimeter barrier system. Depending on the needs, each device can be designed and selected to suit specific requirements or applications. For example, specific devices can be customized with particular protective characteristics. Before delivering and deploying the equipment to a specific site, each device can be customized for specific needs or applications, such as dedicated military operations, FEMA emergency and disaster response, communications platforms, diagnostic equipment supporting Military Hospitals (MASH), and hazardous materials HAZMAT cleanup stations responding to internal surge disposables, chemical, or radiation leaks. It is utilized for pandemic vaccination zones, crowd control and protection, the need for temporary law enforcement command centers, and situations such as shootings or riots.

[0022] In one or more embodiments, the systems and methods described herein may be improved over existing solutions that, unlike conventional fence-based systems, involve packaging or crating, shipping, unpacking, assembly, removing packaging debris to secure workspace, and connecting with similar units to create an extended barrier. Current systems, methods, and related equipment may provide technical solutions that enable immediate use of equipment that can be activated immediately or manually deployed at the destination and on-site.

[0023] FIGS. 1-3 shows examples of deployable perimeter security devices in storage or non-deployment configurations according to public examples. FIG. 1 shows the front view of the example device, and FIG. 2 shows the rear view of the example device in a stored or undeployed state. FIG. 3 shows the side view of the example device shown in FIG. 1-2.

[0024] As shown in FIG. 1-3, in one or more embodiments, the device (100) may include a rectangular box-shaped frame (102). The frame (102) may include a peripheral component (102A), a vertical cross strut (102B), a horizontal cross strut (102C), and a diagonal transverse strut. The peripheral component (102A) forms the outer shape of the frame (102), and the vertical cross strut (102B), horizontal cross strut (102C), and diagonal transverse strut may extend between adjacent peripheral components (102A) to reinforce the frame (102). For example, the frame (102) may be approximately 136 inches (3.45 meters) wide, 90 inches (2.29 meters) deep, and 24 inches (0.61 meters) deep. The frame (102) may include a first opposite side (104) and a second opposite side (106). Between the sides, a relatively wide rear side (108) and a front side (110), namely the third and fourth sides, constitute the other vertical sides of the frame (102). The top side (112) and bottom side (114) of the frame constitute the horizontal sides of the frame (102). In some cases, a ladder may be mounted or built into the rear side (108) of the frame (102) to allow a user to climb onto or access the top side (112). A tech-savvy person will notice that the frame (102) may be of various sizes.

[0025] Inside the frame (102), one or more panels may be configured to extend outward from the frame (102) and be stored for future deployment. For example, as illustrated in FIG. 1-3, the device (100) may include a first intermediate panel (116), a second intermediate panel (118), one or more telescoping panels (120, 122), one or more lead folding panels (124, 126), and one or more extension folding panels (128, 130). Various techniques may be used to connect the first intermediate panel and the second intermediate panel to the frame (102), as well as adjacent panels. Suitable techniques include cantilever track mechanisms; hinged ball bearing sliding pull-out mechanisms; any other telescopic, articulated, dual-form and / or mechanical arm extensions; or other mechanical devices capable of facilitating desired telescopic and / or articulated movements for specific applications. In any case, the desired technology can be selected and mounted on each panel, thereby connecting to adjacent panels so that the connected adjacent panels can articulate with respect to the telescopic, slide and / or device (100) and / or frame (102). In certain cases, the cantilever track mechanism can be manufactured from metal, steel, aluminum, aircraft aluminum, fiber resin polymer, or other disclosed materials or combinations thereof, depending on the desired need or application.

[0026] Generally, each panel may be a relatively thin and rectangular part. When the panels are connected to each other, the panels can be folded into a telescopic shape, or folded into a storage or non-deployed configuration, for example, as shown in FIG. 1-3, and the folded panels can be placed within a frame (102) and subsequently unfolded.

[0027] In some cases, the outer surface of the panel, for example, the 110 on the front of the device (100), may be different from the opposite side of the panel. That is, a different material may be used on one side of the panel, or a separate panel component may be used. This allows the outer surface of the panel, such as the front (110) of the device (100), to be 'skinned' or customized for a desired purpose. Suitable materials for the outer surface of the panel, for example, the front (110) of the device (100), may include, but are not limited to, polyurea, aluminum, aircraft aluminum, laminate, wood, veneer, fiber polymer resin, nonwoven material, Kevlar, metamaterial, Rex, thermoplastic polyethylene polymer (TPP), UHMWPE (ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene), and all other types of materials disclosed herein. Or, combinations of these may be used depending on specific needs or applications.

[0028] The frame (102) can be made of a variety of relatively durable materials such as aluminum, aircraft aluminum, steel, fiber resin polymer (FRP), plastic, titanium, metamaterial, TPP, glass fiber resin polymer, Kevlar, carbon fiber composite, acrylic, steel plate, polyurea coating, Rex, UHMWPE, concrete, rubber, ballistic or projectile resistant material, and also includes materials that meet or exceed NIJ and UL-752 ballistic material test requirements (protection level), anti-climbing or anti-scale fences, combinations of anti-climbing or anti-scale fences and any restraint technology, and combinations thereof can be selected according to specific needs or uses.

[0029] The first middle panel (116) may include peripheral components (116A) and vertical cross struts and / or horizontal cross struts (116B). The peripheral components (116A) may form the external shape of the first middle panel (116), and the vertical cross struts, horizontal cross struts (116B), and diagonal cross struts extend between adjacent peripheral components (116A) to facilitate reinforcement of the first middle panel (116). For example, the first middle panel (116) may be about 130 inches (3.30 meters) high, 45 inches (1.14 meters) wide, and 2 inches (0.051 meters) deep. If a technician is present, they will know that the first middle panel (116) may have various sizes and dimensions and may extend to various lengths when deployed.

[0030] The second intermediate panel (118) may include peripheral components (118A), vertical cross supports, horizontal cross supports (118B), and diagonal cross supports. Peripheral components (116A) may form the shape of the first intermediate panel (118), and vertical cross supports, horizontal cross supports (118B), and diagonal cross supports may extend between adjacent peripheral components (118A) to facilitate reinforcement of the first intermediate panel (118). For example, the second intermediate panel (118) may be approximately 130 inches (3.30 meters) high, 45 inches (1.14 meters) wide, and 2 inches (0.051 meters) deep. Those skilled in the art will know that the second intermediate panel (118) may have various sizes and dimensions and may extend to various lengths when unfolded.

[0031] The telescopic panels (120, 122) may each include peripheral components such as 120A and 122A, and vertical transverse struts, horizontal transverse struts (120B, 122B), and / or diagonal transverse struts. The peripheral components (120A, 122A) may form the outer shape of each telescopic panel (120, 122), and vertical cross supports 120B, 122B, horizontal cross supports, or diagonal transverse lines may extend between adjacent peripheral components (120A, 122A) to facilitate reinforcement of the telescopic panels (120, 122). For example, the telescopic panels (120, 122) may be approximately 130 inches (3.30 meters) in length, 45 inches (1.14 meters) in width, and 2 inches (0.051 meters) in depth. People skilled in this field will notice that the telescopic panel (120, 122) can have various sizes and can be extended to various lengths when unfolded.

[0032] The lead folding panels (124, 126) may each include 124A and 126A, and may each include various forms such as vertical cross struts, horizontal cross struts, and diagonal cross struts. Peripheral components (124A, 126A) may form the outer shape of each lead folding panel (124, 126), and each vertical transverse support, horizontal transverse support, and diagonal transverse support may extend between adjacent peripheral components (124A, 126A) to facilitate reinforcement of the lead folding panels (124, 126). For example, the lead folding panels (124, 126) may be approximately 130 inches (3.30 meters) in length, 45 inches (1.14 meters) in width, and 2 inches (0.051 meters) in depth. For example, the lead folding panels (124 and 126) are approximately 130 inches (3.30 meters) long, 45 inches (1.14 meters) wide, and 2 inches (0.051 meters) thick. Any technician would know that the lead folding panels (124 and 126) can have various sizes and dimensions and can be extended to various lengths when unfolded.

[0033] The expandable folding panels (128, 130) may each include 128A and 130A, and each include multiple vertical cross-scrolls, horizontal cross struts, and diagonal cross struts. Peripheral components (128A, 130A) may each form the outer shape of the expandable folding panels (128, 130), and each vertical cross, horizontal cross strut, and diagonal cross strut may extend between adjacent peripheral components (128A, 130A) to facilitate reinforcement of the expandable folding panels (128, 130). For example, the expandable folding panels (128, 130) may be about 130 inches (3.30 meters) high, 45 inches (1.14 meters), and 2 inches (0.051 meters) deep. If a technician is present, they will know that the expandable folding panels (128, 130) can be of various sizes and dimensions, and can be extended to various lengths when unfolded. The end folding panels (132, 134) may each include 132A and 134A, and various components such as vertical cross struts, horizontal cross struts, and diagonal cross struts. The peripheral components (132A, 134A) may each form the outer shape of the extending folding panels (132, 134), and each vertical cross support, horizontal cross support, and diagonal cross support may extend between adjacent peripheral components (132A, 134A) to facilitate reinforcement of the extending folding panels (132, 134). For example, the end folding panels (132, 134) may be approximately 130 inches (3.30 meters) in length, 45 inches (1.14 meters) in width, and 2 inches (0.051 meters) in depth. A technician may know that the end folding panels (132, 134) may have various sizes and dimensions and may extend to various lengths when unfolded.

[0034] Similar to the frame (102), the peripheral parts of the panels (116, 118, 120, 122, 124, 126, 128, 130, 132, 134) and the associated transverse supports can be made of a variety of relatively durable materials such as aluminum, aircraft aluminum, steel, fiber resin polymer (FRP), plastic, titanium, metamaterial, TPP, glass fiber resin polymer, Kevlar, carbon fiber composite, acrylic, steel sheet, polyurea coating, Lexis, UHMWPE, concrete, rubber, ballistic or projectile-resistant materials (that meet or exceed NIJ and UL-752 ballistic material test requirements), anti-climbing or anti-scale fences, combinations of anti-climbing or anti-scale fences and any restraint technology, and combinations thereof depending on specific needs or uses.

[0035] When positioned between each peripheral component of the front (110) or fourth side of the frame (102), the first intermediate panel (116), the second intermediate panel (118), the telescopic panels (120, 122), the lead folding panels (124, 126), the extension folding panels (128, 130), and the end folding panels (132, 134) may be relatively thin but durable sheets. For example, any material disclosed herein may be used depending on the desired need or application. Generally, the sheets of durable material are placed across the edges of each panel. In some cases, ballistic-resistant panels and / or other ballistic-resistant grade materials or a combination thereof may be used. Generally, the sheets of durable material are manufactured in rectangular sections so that they can be quickly mounted between each peripheral component of each panel to create the desired level of protection for the device (100). The sheets of durable material can be attached to the various panels and / or the frame (100) by traditional methods such as nuts and bolts, rivets, or other products suitable for specific needs or applications.

[0036] As shown in FIG. 1-3, a handle 136 may be provided to allow a user to manually grasp at least one panel, for example, the end folding panels (132, 134) are devices that pull some of the adjacent connected panels outward from the frame (102). If the user continues to pull the handle (136), the end folding panels (132, 134) and the adjacent connected panels may extend outward or far away from the frame (102), thereby positioning the folding panels (132, 134) and the adjacent connected panels of the device (100) in a distributed configuration. This can be seen in FIG. 4-6. An extended barrier can be created by manually pulling the handle (136) of a panel located inside the device (100) and / or the frame (102).

[0037] In some cases, one or more handles similar to 136 may be embedded in or mounted on some or all of the other adjacent connected panels. These handles may be telescopic and / or articulated handles or pull loops and may be made of panel parts, panel material or sheathing, or other materials disclosed herein as necessary.

[0038] Additionally, as shown in FIG. 1-6, the anchor mechanism or anchor device (138) may be mounted on the back (108) or three sides of the frame (102). In the example, the anchor device (138) may be square U-shaped, and two pairs of telescopic struts (140, 142) may be operable to extend from a retracted storage position to an extended deployment position. In this extended deployment position, the telescoping struts (140, 142) help support the device (100) and / or the frame (102) in a relatively upright state. The upper part of the anchor device (138) may include two open ends of the square U-shape, which are the upper ends of the telescopic struts (140, 142). The upper ends of the struts (140, 142) can be mounted to the frame (102) using their respective hinges (144, 146), so that the anchor device (138) can be rotated from a relatively vertical position to an angled position (Fig. 4-6) in a stored or unfolded state (shown in Fig. 1-3).

[0039] Additionally, each telescopic strut (140, 142) may include an expandable section (148, 150), which can be extended from a stored position to an extended position. In this example, the expandable 148, 150 sections may be sized to fit within the internal section of each telescopic strut (140, 142), and when the expandable section (148, 150) is in the extended position (as shown in FIG. 4-6), one or more telescoping struts (140, 142) may help support the device (100) and / or frame (102) in a relatively upright position. Conversely, when the expandable section (148, 150) is in a retractable state (as shown in FIG. 1-3), one or more telescopic struts (140, 142) can rotate the anchor device (138) in a relatively vertical direction to position it close to the back (108) or third side of the frame (102).

[0040] Additionally, the anchor device (138) may include a footer strut (152) that can form a square U-shaped end of the anchor device (138). That is, the footer strut (152) may be an elongated plate extending between the telescopic struts (140, 142). Each end of the footer strut (152) may be mounted to each end of the section (148, 150) that can be extended through each hinge (154, 156). When the anchor device (138) rotates in an angled or unfolded form, the footer strut (152) increases the stability of the fixing device (134) to keep the device (100) and / or frame (102) in a relatively upright state.

[0041] In some embodiments, the anchor device (138) may include one or more transverse supports (e.g., 158) that extend between the telescopic struts (140, 142) and / or extendable sections (148, 150) to provide additional stability to the anchor device (138) and allow the device (100) and / or frame (102) to be kept in a relatively upright position. The transverse struts, such as 158, may also serve as handles that allow the user to manually rotate the anchor device (138) or extend it against the device (100) and / or frame (102).

[0042] Additionally, in some embodiments, the anchor device (138) may include a relatively large and heavy foundation (e.g., a stopping barrier) that can be mounted on or replaced by the foundation support (152) as needed, to further enhance the stability of the anchor device (138). In one embodiment, a contoured concrete block may be used as the relatively large and heavy foundation.

[0043] FIGS. 7a and 7b show a detailed view of another example anchor mechanism of the example device of FIGS. 1-6 according to a disclosed example. In this embodiment, an anchor mechanism or drop-down anchor device (700) may be mounted on one or more panels, frames (102) and / or devices (100). As shown in FIG. 7a, the drop-down anchor device (700) may be mounted on a horizontal strut (702) of a panel (704) or on a frame (102). The drop-down anchor device (700) may include an elongated rod (706) that can slide up and down as needed through a hole machined in the horizontal strut (702) of the panel (704) or frame (102). The quick-release mechanism (708) allows the rod (702) to be fixed in a stored or non-deployed position and activated at the time of activation. Once activated, the quick-release mechanism (708) can be manually operated to cause the rod (702) to come into contact with the floor or floor (710) under the panel or frame. This is illustrated in FIG. 7b. Using an associated manual tool such as a socket wrench, the rod (702) can be rotated to tighten the rod (702) against the quick-release mechanism (708) and maintain the position of the rod (702) relative to the horizontal strut (706). When necessary, the rod (702) can be rotated in the opposite direction to loosen the rod (702) so that it slides upward, and this continues until the quick-release mechanism (708) again holds the rod (702) in a fixed stored or non-deployed state. A person skilled in the art may recognize that other anchor mechanism configurations may also be used for the device (100).

[0044] Regarding the use and / or placement of the device (100), FIGS. 4-6 viewpoints the deployable peripheral security device of FIGS. 1-3 in an activated or deployed configuration, which provides an example of disclosure. FIG. 4 shows a frontal perspective view of the device, and FIG. 5 shows a rear view of the device in an operational or deployed state. FIG. 6 shows a side view of the device shown in FIGS. 4-5.

[0045] As described in FIG. 1-3, the device (100) may include a first intermediate panel (116), a second intermediate panel (118), one or more telescopic panels (120, 122), one or more lead folding panels (124, 126), one or more extension folding panels (128, 130), and one or more end folding panels (132, 134). The first intermediate panel (116) may be telescopically extended 156 outward from the first opposite side (104) of the frame. The 102 and the second intermediate panel (118) may be retracted in the opposite or opposite direction (158) outward from the second opposite side (106) of the frame (102). The first intermediate panel (116) and the second intermediate panel (118) can be configured to slide along guides (160, 162) respectively with respect to the frame (102), and details are described in detail in FIG. 8.

[0046] Next, each telescoping panel (120, 122) may be mounted on the outer front surface of the first intermediate panel (116) and the second intermediate panel (118). The first telescoping panel (120) may be telescoped outward from the first intermediate panel (116) in a first direction (156), and the second telescoping panel (122) may be telescoped outward from the second intermediate panel (118) in the opposite direction or a second direction (158). The first telescoping panel (120) and the second telescoping panel (122) may be configured to slide along each guide (164, 166) described in more detail in FIG. 8 relative to each of the first intermediate panel (116) and the second intermediate panel (118).

[0047] Additionally, each lead folding panel (124, 126) can be mounted on the outer leading surface of the first telescoping panel (120) and the second telescoping panel (122). The first lead folding panel (124) can be rotated to extend outward (156) from the first telescoping panel (120), and the second lead folding panel (126) can protrude 158 in the opposite direction or in the second direction from the second telescoping panel (122). The first lead folding panel (124) and the second lead folding panel (126) can each be configured to rotate and extend relative to the first telescoping panel (120) and the second telescoping panel (122), respectively, via one or more hinges (168, 170), as described in more detail in FIG. 9.

[0048] Next, the extension folding panels 128 and 130, respectively, can be mounted on the outer leading surface of the first lead folding panel (124) and the second lead folding panel (126). The first extension folding panel (128) can be rotated outward in the direction 156 from the first lead folding panel (124), and the second extension folding panel (130) can be extended by rotating in the opposite direction or in the second direction 158 from the second lead folding panel (126). The first extension folding panel (128) and the second extension folding panel (130) can each be configured to rotate and extend relative to the first lead folding panel (124) and the second lead folding panel (126), respectively, via one or more hinges (172, 174), as described in detail in FIG. 9.

[0049] Finally, each end folding panel (132, 134) can be mounted on the outer leading surface of the first extension folding panel (128) and the second extension folding panel (130). Note that each end folding panel (132, 134) may have a similar arrangement to the extension folding panels (128, 130). In either case, the first end folding panel (132) can be rotated 156 outward in the first direction from the first extension folding panel (128), and the second end folding panel (134) can be rotated 158 in the opposite direction or the second direction from the second extension folding panel (130). The first end folding panel (132) and the second end folding panel (134) can each be configured to rotate and extend relative to the first extension folding panel (128) and the second extension folding panel (130) respectively through one or more hinges (172, 174), as described in detail in FIG. 9.

[0050] If necessary, one or more additional extension folding panels similar to 128 and 130 may be mounted on the outer front of adjacent extension folding panels similar to 128 and 130. The additional extension folding panels may be rotated as needed to extend outward from the adjacent extension folding panel in the 156 direction, or rotated in the opposite direction or a second direction in the 158 direction. The additional extension folding panels may be configured to rotate and extend relative to the adjacent extension folding panel, similar to that described in detail in FIG. 9 through the corresponding hinges. In this way, the surrounding barrier formed by the placed device (100) can be extended as needed.

[0051] Additionally, the device (100) can be modified at any time in various configurations, such as providing different protection classes to some or all panels and / or the device (100). For example, some or all panels and / or the device (100) may include microwave and / or frequency energy absorbing materials to protect the user from microwave and / or frequency energy weapons. In any case, the device (100) may use various security reinforcement devices, such as mounting a sharp device like 176 on the top side of the first intermediate panel, the second intermediate panel, one or more telescopic panels, one or more lead folding panels, and one or more extension folding panels. This sharp device (176) may be in the form of a spike and may be designed to prevent the device from attempting to cross or mount the upper surface of the 100 in the deployed state.

[0052] Additionally, some or all panels may include a ballistic kick plate at the bottom of each panel. The kick plate can be mounted on the panel and, when deployed, folds downward and / or is perpendicular to the bottom edge of the panel to protect the lower body from incoming ballistics, (shrapnel) fragments, debris, and other relatively dangerous fragments. In one embodiment, the kick plate and the plate mounting mechanism may be made of the same material as described above.

[0053] In some implementations, the device (100) may include a man trap feature suitable for checkpoint application, which traps a suspicious suspect inside the device (100) and then searches with a metal detector and / or X-ray equipment until law enforcement can safely make contact.

[0054] FIG. 8 illustrates in detail an example of a device guide mechanism according to a disclosed example. In this example, a frame guide or horizontal track (800) is mounted between a horizontal strut (802) or adjacent peripheral parts (804, 806) associated with the device (100) and / or frame (102). One or more block mounts (808) may be configured with corresponding grooves (810) so that each block mount (808) can be mounted to a corresponding structure (812) of the track (800). When the block mount (808) is mounted to the corresponding structure (812), the grooves of the block mount (810) interact with the corresponding structure (812) of the track (800) to transmit a load or cantilever to the track (800). A panel (814), such as a primary intermediate panel (116) or a secondary intermediate panel (118), may be connected to the block mount (808) through a series of connectors, such as mechanical bolts or mounting screws. In some cases, a block mount such as 808 and / or a groove (810) may be formed integrally or otherwise in the panel (814), and the structure (812) and the frame guide or horizontal track (800) may be formed integrally or in the device (100) and / or frame (102). In this way, part or all of the panel (814), for example, the first intermediate panel or the second intermediate panel, may be transferred and supported by the track (800), and the panel (814) may slide along the frame guide or track (800) relative to the device (100) and / or frame (102).

[0055] FIG. 9 shows in detail another example guide mechanism of the device according to the disclosed example. In this example, an intermediate panel guide or horizontal protruding track (900) may be mounted along a horizontal strut (902) and / or between adjacent peripheral parts (904, 906), which is associated with a panel (908), a device (100), and / or a frame (102). One or more block mounts (910) may be configured with a corresponding groove (912) so that each block mount (910) can be mounted to a corresponding structure (914) of the track (800). When the block mount (910) is mounted to the corresponding structure (914), some or all of the weight of the block mount (910) is loaded onto the track (900) or cantilevered and transferred through the interaction between the groove (912) of the block mount (910) and the corresponding structure (914) of the track (900). A panel (908), such as a telescoping panel (120), can be connected to a block mount (910) via a series of connectors, such as mechanical bolts or mounting screws. In some cases, the block mount, such as the 910 and / or groove (912), may be formed as an integral part of the panel (908) or in other forms, and the structure (914) and the intermediate panel guide or horizontal track (900) may be formed as an integral part of the intermediate panel (116, 118), the device (100), and / or the frame (102), or in other forms. In this way, part or all of the panel (908), for example, the telescoping panel (120, 122), may move along the track (900) or be supported by the track, and the panel (908) may slide along the intermediate panel guide or track (900) relative to the intermediate panel (116, 118) and / or the frame (102).

[0056] FIG. 10 is a detailed drawing of an exemplary hinge mechanism of the device illustrated in FIG. 1 through 6 according to an embodiment of the present invention. The exemplary hinge mechanism of FIG. 10 may be a general type of hinge (1000) in which a first hinge component (1002) is mounted on one panel (1004) and a second hinge component (1006) is mounted on an adjacent panel (1008). The hinge components (1002, 1006) cooperate with each other to allow one panel (1004) to move in a rotational, translational, or other manner relative to the adjacent panel (1008). For example, the hinge (1000) allows a lead folding panel to move in a rotational, translational, or other manner relative to an extension folding panel. As another example, the hinge (1000) allows an extension folding panel to move in a rotational, translational, or other manner relative to an adjacent extension folding panel.

[0057] FIG. 11 illustrates an example in which the device of FIG. 1-6 provides an extended barrier in an exemplary environment according to an exemplary implementation of the disclosure. In the implementation labeled 1100, multiple devices (1102, 1104) are utilized to connect telescopic / articulated barrier panels to form a fenced fortification, such as a four-wall or perimeter protection zone, thereby constructing a perimeter barrier (1106) for a temporary or long-term operational base. The telescopic / articulated panels, which are self-contained and rapidly deployable perimeter security devices, protect users such as "base camp" staff and / or operators and create a fenced barrier between instigators or malicious actors. In some cases, multiple connected devices (1102, 1104) can function as a temporary protective perimeter structure while a fortified, solid structure is being erected or constructed. Additionally, in some cases, multiple connected devices (1102, 1104) may provide protective barriers for crowd control purposes, such as at concert venues or conventions, which help control crowd movement patterns within the venue by setting customized patterns that control crowd movement patterns within the venue. In some cases, multiple connected devices (1102, 1104) may be used in the event of civil unrest, at high-risk events, at venues, stadiums, colosseums, etc. In some cases, multiple connected devices (1102, 1104) may be safely transported by airlift and aerial drop for various types of trucks, sea vessels, or military purposes, and may be deployed at the destination site using boxes, pallets, or storage equipment.

[0058] FIGS. 12 and 13 show other examples in which multiple devices of FIGS. 1-6 are deployed to provide extension barriers in different example environments according to the examples of the disclosure. In the implementations labeled 1200 and 1300, multiple devices (1202, 1204, 1302, 1304) can be used to set up peripheral barriers (1206, 1306), respectively. Various deployment configurations can be recognized in which multiple devices of FIGS. 1-6 can be deployed according to the needs or uses desired by the technician.

[0059] FIG. 14 shows a flowchart of an example process for installing or placing the device of FIG. 1-6 according to a public example implementation. In the implementation shown in FIG. 14, the method (1400) begins at block (1402). Block (1402) may include a method for positioning the device, which consists of a box-shaped frame, a first opposite side, and a second opposite side. Block (1402) is followed by block (1404), which may include a method for extending the anchor device on the third side of the frame. Block (1404) is followed by block (1406), which may include extending the first middle panel on the first opposite side of the frame. Block (1406) is followed by block (1408), which may include extending the second middle panel on the second opposite side of the frame. Block (1408) is followed by Block (1410), which may involve extending one or more telescopic panels from the leading face of each of at least one intermediate panel. Block (1410) is followed by Block (1412), which may involve extending one or more lead folding panels from the leading face of each of at least one telescopic panel. Block (1412) is followed by Block (1414), which may involve extending one or more extension folding panels from the extended face of at least one lead folding panel or from the extended face of another extension folding panel. A person skilled in this field will recognize that this method can reduce the number of operations.

[0060] Systems, methods, and devices have been described in relation to specific embodiments and specific examples, but the scope is not intended to be limited to specific embodiments, and these embodiments are not limiting in any respect and are intended for illustrative purposes. Furthermore, unless otherwise specified, no method described herein is intended to be interpreted as being performed in a specific order. Therefore, there is no intention to infer any instructions where a method claim does not actually specify instructions to be followed according to the operation, or where the claim or description does not specify that the operation must be limited to a specific order. This applies to all non-express grounds for interpretation, including logical matters concerning the arrangement of operations or flow of operations; simple meanings derived from grammatical organization or punctuation; and the number or type of embodiments described in the specification.

[0061] Those skilled in the art will clearly understand that various modifications and variations are possible without exceeding the scope of disclosure. Considering the specifications and practices disclosed herein, other implementations will also be clearly apparent to those skilled in the art. The specifications and practices are to be regarded merely as an example, and the scope of disclosure is intended to be indicated by the following claims.

Claims

Claim 1 A deployable boundary security device comprising: a box-shaped frame comprising a first opposing surface and a second opposing surface; an anchor device operated to extend from a third surface of the frame; a first intermediate panel operated to extend from the first opposing surface of the frame; a second intermediate panel operated to extend from the second opposing surface of the frame; one or more telescopic panels, wherein each panel may be operated to extend from the leading surface of at least one intermediate panel; one or more lead folding panels, wherein each panel may be operated to be mounted on the leading side of at least one telescopic panel; and one or more extension folding panels, wherein each panel may be operated to be mounted on the extension surface of at least one lead folding panel or on the extension surface of another extension folding panel. Claim 2 A boundary security device according to claim 1, wherein the anchor device is composed of one or more telescopic struts, and the struts can be extended from a stored position to an extended deployment position, and in the extended deployment position, one or more telescopic struts can support the frame in an upright state. Claim 3 A boundary security device according to claim 1, wherein the anchor device is square U-shaped and includes two telescopic struts that can be extended from a stored position to an extended position, and wherein one or more telescopic struts can support the frame in an upright position in the extended extended position. Claim 4 A boundary security device according to claim 1, wherein the anchor device comprises one or more telescopic struts, and the struts are positioned close to one or more telescopic struts on a third side of the frame while stored. Claim 5 A boundary security device according to claim 1, wherein the first intermediate panel and the second intermediate panel can operate to slide along one or more frame guides associated with the inner surface of the frame. Claim 6 A boundary security device according to claim 1, wherein the one or more telescopic panels can operate to slide along one or more intermediate panel guides connected to the corresponding surfaces of one or more intermediate panels. Claim 7 A boundary security device according to claim 1, further comprising at least one hinge that allows each lead folding panel to be folded close to a corresponding extension folding panel. Claim 8 A boundary security device according to claim 1, further comprising at least one hinge that allows each expansion folding panel to be folded close to a corresponding expansion folding panel. Claim 9 A boundary security device according to claim 1, wherein a series of sharp devices are mounted on the upper side surfaces of a first intermediate panel, a second intermediate panel, one or more telescopic panels, one or more lead folding panels, and one or more extension folding panels. Claim 10 A boundary security device according to claim 1, wherein the fourth side of the frame and each of the first intermediate panel, the second intermediate panel, one or more telescopic panels, one or more lead folding panels and one or more extension folding panels each comprise a ballistic resistance material. Claim 11 A method for installing a deployable perimeter security device comprising the following steps: placing a device comprising a box-shaped frame including a first opposing surface and a second opposing surface; extending an anchor device from a third surface of the frame; extending a first intermediate panel from the first opposing surface of the frame; extending a second intermediate panel from the second opposing surface of the frame; extending one or more telescopic panels from the leading surface of each of at least one intermediate panel; extending one or more lead folding panels from the leading surface of each of at least one telescopic panel; and extending one or more extension folding panels from the extended surface of at least one lead folding panel or the extended surface of another extension folding panel. Claim 12 A system comprising two or more deployable perimeter security devices: each perimeter security device comprises: a box-shaped frame comprising a first opposing face and a second opposing face; an anchor device operated to extend from a third face of the frame; a first intermediate panel operated to extend from the first opposing face of the frame; a second intermediate panel operated to extend from the second opposing face of the frame; one or more telescopic panels, wherein each panel may be operated to extend from the leading face of at least one intermediate panel; one or more lead folding panels, wherein each panel may be operated to be mounted on the leading face of at least one telescopic panel; and one or more extension folding panels, wherein each panel may be operated to be mounted on the extended side of at least one lead folding panel or on the extended side of another extension folding panel; a system wherein, when each extension folding panel is fully extended and each extension folding panel is closely adjacent to each other, the first deployable perimeter security device is operable to be connected to the second deployable perimeter security device.

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