Separating system, in particular boom barrier system, gate system or turnstile system, and method for controlling and / or registering access

Abstract

The invention relates to a separating system, in particular a boom barrier system, a gate system, a passage barrier or a turnstile system, for controlling and / or registering access to a restricted area, in particular for separating vehicles and / or persons, comprising a first main body, a movement holder, a barrier element, and a monitoring device having a first monitoring sensor for monitoring a monitored area in the surroundings of the separating system, wherein: the first main body is enclosed by a first housing, the first housing forms a first interior, and the barrier element is held by the movement holder for movement on the first main body between a closed position for stopping access to the restricted area and an open position for allowing access to the restricted area; the first monitoring sensor is arranged within the first interior of the first housing; the housing has a see-through region which, for the first monitoring sensor, is penetrable for sensing purposes.

Description

[0001] Access control system, in particular barrier system, gate system or turnstile system, as well as methods for controlling and / or registering access

[0002]

[0001] The invention relates to a singulation system, in particular a barrier system, gate system, access control system or turnstile system, for controlling and / or registering access to a restricted area, in particular for singulating vehicles and / or persons, comprising a first base body, a motion detector and a locking device as well as a monitoring device with a first monitoring sensor for monitoring a monitoring area in the vicinity of the singulation system, wherein the first base body is enclosed by a first housing, the first housing forms a first interior space and the locking device is movably mounted on the motion detector on the first base body between a closed position to stop access to the restricted area and an open position to allow access to the restricted area, wherein the first monitoring sensor is arranged within the first interior space of the first housing.wherein the housing has a see-through area permeable by the first monitoring sensor. Furthermore, the invention relates to a method for controlling and / or registering access by persons to a restricted area, in particular for isolating persons, using a turnstile.

[0002] Known turnstiles, in particular barrier systems, such as those used, for example, to regulate access to a parking lot, must be equipped with sensors to monitor access and, in particular, for safety reasons, so that, for example, when a barrier arm is lowered into the monitoring area, personal injury from the barrier arm striking a person is avoided. Likewise, it is often desirable to correlate access and, for example, to count entering motor vehicles. Monitoring sensors are known for this purpose.which are, for example, mounted in a column-shaped housing in front of the actual barrier system, so that the monitoring area can be covered and monitored by the monitoring sensor.

[0003]

[0003] It is also known to embed so-called detection loops in the ground, whereby a corresponding presence signal can be derived by magnetic influence on the detection loop. However, the installation is very complex, since, for example, asphalt has to be milled out to install such detection loops. If, for example, the floor of a parking garage is made of concrete, such work to install a barrier system is complex and also partially structurally relevant, so that such a barrier system could only be installed with great effort.

[0004] Similarly, one-way barriers, also known as access control systems, are used to monitor access and, in particular, for security reasons, especially to protect individuals. These barriers must be equipped with sensors so that, for example, a person previously identified as authorized (e.g., by scanning a ticket) is recognized and recorded upon passing through the barrier. Furthermore, such sensor devices can prevent unauthorized use of the barrier by multiple people simultaneously, such as for the purpose of fraudulently avoiding fares. These one-way barriers are used, for example, at the entrances to large events, at the access points to public transportation, and in security areas.

[0004]

[0005] DE 10 2023 117 660 A relates to an access device for a passageway. It describes a column-like barrier system with a barrier leaf and a column. It also describes the arrangement of a sensor device within the column.

[0005]

[0006] DE 10 2016 114 234 relates to a swing door system for a pedestrian passage. A swing door is mounted on a column, and sensors integrated into the column are also disclosed.

[0006]

[0007] US 2006 / 0000144 Al describes a singulation system with locking bars. It is stated that a sensor must be installed in the housing of the system.

[0008] DE 10 2015 226 354 Al describes a passage control device which is designed as a passage gate with optical sensors.

[0007]

[0009] US 2022 / 0228419 relates to an access control device designed as a one-way system for the individualization of persons. Sensors intended for detecting the persons are arranged on both sides of the one-way system within lateral housing components. The sensors are completely enclosed within the housing components.

[0008]

[0010] The purpose of the invention is to improve the state of the art.

[0009]

[0011] The problem is solved by a singulation system, in particular a barrier system, gate system, access control system or turnstile system, for controlling and / or registering access to a restricted area, in particular for singulating vehicles and / or persons, comprising a first base body, a motion detector and a locking device as well as a monitoring device with a first monitoring sensor for monitoring a monitoring area in the vicinity of the singulation system, wherein the first base body is enclosed by a first housing, the first housing forms a first interior space and the locking device is movably mounted on the motion detector on the first base body between a closed position to stop access to the restricted area and an open position to allow access to the restricted area, wherein the first monitoring sensor is arranged within the first interior space of the first housing.wherein the housing has a sensorily penetrable viewing area for the first monitoring sensor, wherein the sensorily penetrable viewing area is formed by means of an opening in the housing.

[0010]

[0012] This arrangement allows the first monitoring sensor to be positioned and configured within the housing of the access control system during assembly, thus eliminating the need for time-consuming adjustments at the installation site. Furthermore, it is advantageous that the first monitoring sensor is protected from the environment within the housing, preventing, for example, damage or destruction of the sensor during installation. Similarly, placing the first monitoring sensor within the housing effectively prevents vandalism, such as the sensor being kicked off or knocked off, which could impair or even disable the access control system's safety function.The breakthrough allows the first monitoring sensor to have a free monitoring field necessary for its sensing activity, thus ensuring reliable monitoring. A "breakthrough" here refers to a sensor-penetrable area of ​​the respective housing, which is formed, for example, by a material cutout or a local material change within the housing, particularly by a cutout in a housing made of a material that would otherwise obstruct the monitoring sensor.

[0011]

[0013] The following terms should also be explained in this context:

[0012]

[0014] A "single access control system" is a technical device used to control access to persons, vehicles, or, more specifically, motor vehicles. This includes, for example, regulating individual access to an event area or individual vehicle access to a parking lot. Such systems are particularly well-known in a specific configuration as "barrier systems," where a barrier arm, usually mounted on a column or base, can be pivoted from an open to a closed position and back again. Similarly, a "gate system" can be used as a single access control system by opening or closing a gate or gate element analogously to a barrier arm, but in this case, by a sliding or horizontal pivoting motion.A "turnstile system" describes, as an alternative, a technical device specifically designed for the individualization of persons, in which a turnstile—that is, a bipedal or tripod structure consisting of several barrier arms—is mounted on a rotating platform. As the turnstile system rotates, individual persons can be separated and thus allowed to pass through the spaces between the barrier arms. Blocking the turnstile stops the flow of people and the separation process. A "passage barrier" is used specifically for people, in which several base units of the passage barrier, spaced apart from each other, form a "passage area" through which people are guided.

[0013]

[0015] In this context, "controlling access" refers specifically to the controlled granting or prevention of access for people or vehicles to a "restricted area," i.e., an area whose access is to be controlled. "Registering access" refers to the controlled process of people entering an area, such as recording a person's entry by counting or summing the number of people who have reached an access point. A distinction can be made between authorized and unauthorized persons.

[0014]

[0016] A "base body" refers to an assembly or component of the singulation system, which is typically bolted to a substrate or, for example, attached to a wall. This base body absorbs corresponding forces and forms the basic structure of the singulation system. A "movement mount," which can be designed as a pivot mount, a rotary mount, or a linear mount, serves to movably mount a "locking device" on the base body. The locking device includes, for example, the barrier arm or barrier boom of a barrier system, a gate or gate element of a gate system, or the turnstile of a turnstile system. Other designs of elements that block the flow of people or vehicles are also included here for other configurations of the singulation system.Similarly, the barrier device can be part of a pedestrian control system, particularly for a through-traffic barrier. It should be noted that the terms "barrier system" for a complete safety system and the shortened term "barrier" for such a safety system are often used synonymously. In technical contexts, the term "barrier" refers to the direct technical device for blocking, for example, a column with a rotating mechanism and attached barrier arm, as well as, if applicable, control technology within the column.

[0015]

[0017] A "monitoring sensor" is part of a larger "monitoring system" and is used to monitor a specific area around the access control system, namely a "monitoring zone," for example, to detect the presence of people or vehicles within this zone. It should be noted that such a monitoring sensor can also be referred to as a "sensor element." The monitoring zone can be an area in the immediate vicinity of the access control system or, for example, the mechanical influence area of ​​the barrier element, but it can also extend further.The term "monitoring" can refer in particular to the recording and evaluation of a corresponding sensor signal, whereby, for example, the presence of a person under the barrier arm of a barrier system is positively detected, so that in this case a control device prevents the barrier arm from being lowered to avoid injury to the person, until, for example, the person has left the monitored area.

[0016]

[0018] The "surrounding area" of the access control system refers to the area surrounding the access control system, and this surrounding area can be larger than the monitored area. For example, in the case of a barrier system, such a surrounding area would be the entrance or driveway of a parking garage.

[0017]

[0019] The basic body is enclosed by a "housing," which can be, for example, a closed sheet metal housing or a closed plastic housing, forming an "interior," that is, a closed geometric space around the basic body. The interior can be seen, in particular, as the enclosing volume of the basic body, enclosed and bounded by the housing. It should be noted that the housing need not be rectangular or cubic; it can also consist of free-form elements or be shaped freely according to design specifications, in which case the interior refers to any volume element enclosed by the housing in corresponding areas.

[0020] The "closed position" of the barrier device refers to a position in which access to the restricted area is prevented. Using a barrier system as an example, this is the lower position of the barrier arm, horizontal to the ground. In contrast, the "open position" is a position in which access to the restricted area is permitted; for example, in the barrier system, this would be a vertical position of the barrier arm relative to the ground, allowing a vehicle to enter the restricted area through a corresponding monitoring zone.

[0018]

[0021] The monitoring sensor is arranged "inside" the interior of the housing, meaning that the monitoring sensor, and in particular all components of the monitoring sensor necessary for monitoring, are arranged within the interior, i.e., within the housing's enclosed volume as explained above. The housing has a "transparency area," which is specifically permeable to the monitoring sensor, so that despite its arrangement inside the housing, the monitoring sensor effectively fulfills its monitoring function "through the housing."It should be noted that the monitoring sensor can utilize various monitoring technologies, whereby "sensor-penetrable" means that the housing has a low or negligible influence on the monitoring result of the monitoring sensor at the relevant point in the viewing area, i.e., it does not interfere with the function of the monitoring sensor. A "viewing area" refers specifically to an area delimited from the rest of the housing surface, for example, a small area compared to the total surface area of ​​the housing, in which, for instance, technical modifications to the housing enable corresponding sensor-penetration of the housing.It should be noted that the viewing area need not be visible or recognizable from outside the housing. For example, a subsequently painted or powder-coated housing can render the viewing area invisible to the human eye, particularly by providing the opening for the sensory viewing area with a corresponding sensory-permeable cover and / or door. This provides a further advantage against, for example, deliberate vandalism of the access control system. For instance, if the monitoring sensor operates on electromagnetic principles, an electromagnetically permeable area can be created within the housing, which then forms the viewing area, particularly by means of the opening.This can be achieved, for example, by selecting an appropriate material for the viewing area, especially for covering the viewing area.

[0019]

[0022] According to one design, the

[0020] The singulation system comprises a second base body with a second housing, wherein a passage area is formed by means of an arrangement of the first base body and the second base body at a distance from each other, and the passage of persons through the passage area is monitored by means of the monitoring device, wherein in particular a person guidance device comprising the blocking device is controlled on the basis of a presence signal generated by means of the monitoring device on the basis of the presence and / or absence of a person in the monitoring area, wherein the singulation system is in particular designed as a passage barrier.

[0021]

[0023] This allows, for example, a clearly controllable flow of people.

[0022]

[0024] A "passage barrier" is a technical device used to isolate or count individuals, for example, to control / regulate or at least record access to an event area. Such passage barriers are known in a specific design as "gates" or "personnel gates," where components of the barrier, such as doors, are usually rotatable and mounted on at least one of the main bodies. These components can be pivoted from an open to a closed position and back again to mechanically control access for individuals. Such a gate can be used as an access control system by, for example, opening or closing the respective door.Such a system can also be designed as a "turnstile system," in which the respective doors are replaced by a turnstile, i.e., a biped or tripod consisting of several locking bars, which is mounted on a rotating mechanism. During the rotation of the turnstile, individual persons can be separated and thus allowed to pass through the spaces between the locking bars. Blocking the turnstile stops the flow of people and the separation of individuals.

[0023]

[0025] According to a further embodiment, the monitoring device comprises a second monitoring sensor, a third monitoring sensor, and / or a further monitoring sensor, wherein the second monitoring sensor, the third monitoring sensor, and / or the further monitoring sensor are arranged in the first interior space of the first housing and / or in the second interior space of the second housing, the second housing having a transparent area, formed by an opening in the housing, which is permeable for the respective monitoring sensor. It should be noted again that each monitoring sensor can also be referred to as a "sensor element".

[0024]

[0026] The monitoring device can therefore also have a first sensor element, a second sensor element, a third sensor element and / or a further sensor element, whereby an enlarged monitoring area is realized by aligning the respective sensor elements in different sensor axes through the sensorially penetrable viewing area designed as a breakthrough.

[0025]

[0027] This allows, for example, multiple monitoring sensors or sensor elements to achieve a coverage of up to 110°, up to 180°, or even up to 270° or more, by covering, for example, overlapping or adjacent monitoring areas or sub-areas with corresponding sensor elements, thus achieving an overall enlarged monitoring area.

[0026]

[0028] Thus, for example, if a flat housing is desired in the area of ​​the respective monitoring sensor, the monitoring sensor can be completely recessed into the interior, so that, for example, a 90°, 120° or even 135° viewing angle is still possible through a corresponding geometric selection of the viewing area, whereby the respective monitoring sensor is then completely protected against vandalism and arranged within the respective housing.

[0027]

[0029] This allows, for example, multiple monitoring sensors or sensor elements to achieve a coverage of up to 110°, up to 180°, or even up to 270° or more, by covering, for example, overlapping or adjacent monitoring areas or sub-areas with corresponding monitoring sensors or sensor elements, so that an overall larger monitoring area is achieved.

[0030] A “sensor element” is, for example, a single element of the monitoring device, which fulfills the function of the monitoring sensor in a specific sector or in a specific geometric area, so that, for example, a monitoring device with an electromagnetic operating principle can be designed with several monitoring sensors / sensor elements, namely several antennas or transmitters, whereby this example applies analogously to other operating principles.

[0028]

[0031] The “alignment” in this context refers, for example, to adjusting or aligning the monitoring sensor or sensor element along a respective sensor axis or in the direction of a respective sensor viewing area, so that, for example, an adjustment or alignment in corresponding angular positions or detent positions along an angular adjustment may also be possible.

[0029]

[0032] It can be advantageous for the housing to have a bulge, either inherent in the design or concealed within the design, in the area of ​​the view-through. This allows the monitoring sensor, and especially its individual sensor elements, to protrude locally from the housing's enclosing geometry, even though the housing still encloses and covers them. This enables, for example, a monitoring range of up to 180°, even though the monitoring sensor and its individual sensor elements are embedded within a macroscopically flat and planar area of ​​the housing.

[0030]

[0033] In order to protect the respective monitoring sensor as best as possible against external influences, the first monitoring sensor, the second monitoring sensor, the third monitoring sensor and / or the further monitoring sensor is / are arranged completely in the first interior space of the first housing and / or in the second interior space of the second housing.

[0031]

[0034] Thus, for example, if a flat housing is particularly desired in the area of ​​the monitoring sensor, the monitoring sensor can be completely recessed into the interior, so that, for example, a 90°, 120° or even 135° observation is still possible through a corresponding geometric choice of the viewing area, whereby the monitoring sensor is then completely protected against vandalism within the housing.

[0032]

[0035] According to one embodiment, the opening in the housing, or a specific opening in the housing, can be closed by means of a cover that is sensorially permeable for the respective monitoring sensor and is, in particular, designed to be removable and / or replaceable. Specifically, a cover, such as a cap or a lid-shaped device, can be used to create the sensorially permeable surface or area through which the monitoring sensor can monitor. The cover can, for example, be made of a correspondingly sensorially permeable material, thus simplifying or reducing the cost of manufacturing the housing with a separate cover.

[0033]

[0036] In order to achieve an improved field of view for the respective monitoring sensor, the first monitoring sensor, the second monitoring sensor, the third monitoring sensor and / or the further monitoring sensor are arranged to pass through the respective opening, wherein the cover is designed to protrude in particular from a surrounding contour of the housing and in particular has an inner cover volume corresponding to a sensor volume, wherein an extended field of view for the monitoring sensor is enabled by at least partially arranging the respective monitoring sensor in the inner cover volume of the cover.

[0034]

[0037] Analogous to the example of a convex housing, the cover can create a suitable geometry for the monitoring sensor, enabling, for example, a complete 180° observation from an otherwise flat housing design. Angle specifications refer to a full 360° angle.

[0035]

[0038] The "inner volume of the cover" is, for example, semicircular or elliptical, particularly when viewed from above. The "extended field of view" is formed, for example, by a single-piece monitoring sensor or by multiple sensor elements of the monitoring sensor.

[0036]

[0039] According to one embodiment, the first housing and / or the second housing is or are made of sheet metal, in particular of sheet steel or aluminum sheet, wherein the transparent area, in particular the cover, is made of plastic, in particular of a translucent plastic.

[0037]

[0040] In particular, the translucent plastic can make the viewing area transparent for optical detection methods, such as the use of a laser scanner or a lidar sensor, as well as for an infrared sensor.

[0038]

[0041] According to a further embodiment, the first housing and / or the second housing has a door or a respective door for opening an access into the respective housing, wherein the door has the sensorially penetrable viewing area designed as a breakthrough and in particular the cover designed to be removable and / or replaceable, which enables the opening, manipulation and / or adjustment of the door with a reduced or avoided mechanical and / or geometric influence on the monitoring sensor.

[0039]

[0042] In particular, in order to be able to carry out appropriate maintenance steps or a technical inspection or check on, for example, the technology of the singulation system or the monitoring sensor, the housing has such a door to open an access into the housing.

[0040]

[0043] In particular, the door can be opened or removed, with the sensor-penetrable viewing area moving with the door, without having to move or manipulate a corresponding monitoring sensor within the housing. This ensures that after the door is closed, the geometric or other setting of the monitoring sensor is retained, thus eliminating the need for readjustment of the monitoring sensor, especially after maintenance work. It should be noted that the door itself also forms the sensor-penetrable viewing area, for example, by being constructed entirely or substantially from a sensor-penetrable material.

[0041]

[0044] In this context, a "door" generally refers to a cover that can be opened as needed. In the case of a door, it is hinged and can be swung open. Alternatively, the term can also refer to lids or other covers, such as maintenance access panels or access panels. For example, a maintenance access panel is fixed at specific points using quick-release fasteners or screws. The term "door" here is intended to be synonymous with all types of removable or opening covers.

[0042]

[0045] In particular, by aligning the first monitoring sensor, the second monitoring sensor, and especially the third monitoring sensor and / or the further monitoring sensor in different sensor axes and / or with touching, especially overlapping, viewing areas, an increased monitoring area and / or redundant generation of the presence signal can be achieved.

[0043]

[0046] This allows, for example, an enlarged monitoring area to be realized with simple means, or a particularly interesting, security-relevant or important area for counting people to be redundantly monitored, so that the probability of miscounts of corresponding people is reduced.

[0044]

[0047] In this context, a "sensor axis" is, for example, a main axis or reference axis of a respective monitoring sensor. This can be, for instance, a central axis within a field of view, but can also be defined differently. The "field of view" in this case refers to the area or angular range in which a corresponding monitoring sensor can perform its monitoring activity and, for example, reliably detect people.

[0045]

[0048] According to one embodiment, the first monitoring sensor, the second monitoring sensor, the third monitoring sensor and / or the further monitoring sensor may comprise a laser scanner, a lidar sensor, an infrared sensor and / or a radar sensor.

[0049] Thus, for example, monitoring can be carried out using light, infrared light or radar beams, with each of the corresponding technologies offering advantages, for example in the detection of people or vehicles.

[0046]

[0050] A "laser scanner" refers specifically to an optical device that uses a laser light or laser beam to scan the monitoring area. This allows for reliable person detection, for example, by detecting reflections and capturing reflected laser light of a specific wavelength. A "Lidar sensor" is used for optical distance and speed measurement. It is a form of three-dimensional laser scanning. An "infrared sensor" is particularly suitable for person detection because it can detect heat radiation, allowing a corresponding surveillance sensor to function similarly to a motion detector. A "radar sensor" uses electromagnetic waves to capture their reflections off people or objects, enabling, for example, the detection of a vehicle using radar.

[0047]

[0051] It should be mentioned that the use of one or more radar sensors for access control systems, especially for walk-through barriers, can be particularly advantageous for detecting, separating, or counting people, since, unlike light barriers, for example, it also allows the monitoring of a pre-walk area or an approach area to the walk-through barrier.

[0048]

[0052] According to a further embodiment, the locking device and / or the pedestrian control device includes a lighting device, a sound generating device and / or a locking device, in particular a mechanical one, for blocking access to the restricted area and / or the passage area.

[0049]

[0053] This allows the barrier device or personnel control device to be used not only for the usual access control with, for example, a mechanical barrier device, but also with a lighting device, in particular a traffic light system, or a sound generation device, such as a loudspeaker for issuing warning signals, while, for example, a member of a security service carries out the corresponding personnel check and is supported in their work by, for example, the lighting device or the sound generation device.

[0050]

[0054] In particular, the mechanical locking device can have a first locking element and, in particular, a second locking element, wherein the first locking element is pivotally arranged on the first base body and, in particular, the second locking element is pivotally arranged on the second base body and, in particular, is designed as a swing door or are .

[0055] For example, such a swing door or an arrangement of two opposing swing doors can be made of glass, in particular of ESG (single-pane safety glass), so that, for example, radar-based monitoring sensors can also see through the corresponding swing doors, so that large areas of the passage area and / or the surroundings of the passage barrier can be monitored by means of a respective monitoring sensor.

[0051]

[0056] According to a further embodiment, the monitoring sensor is designed in multiple parts, wherein the respective sensor element and an evaluation unit set up for evaluating the respective sensor element or sensor elements are arranged separately from each other, wherein the evaluation unit is arranged in particular away from the monitoring sensor within the base body.

[0052]

[0057] Thus, for example, a corresponding evaluation unit, such as the control technology or control electronics of the monitoring sensor, can be securely arranged within the main body, while the monitoring sensor itself, with its corresponding sensor elements, is positioned within the visible area. This allows, for instance, a space-saving arrangement of the typically smaller sensor elements, enabling a significantly smaller and therefore more aesthetically pleasing cover.

[0058] In another aspect, the task is solved by a procedure for controlling and / or registering access of persons to a restricted area, in particular for isolating persons, with an isolating system, in particular a pass-through barrier, according to one of the previous configurations, with the following steps:

[0053] - Monitoring the monitoring area with the monitoring device for the presence and / or absence of a person, so that the monitoring area is monitored ,

[0054] - Generating the presence signal by means of the monitoring device based on the presence and / or absence of a person, so that the presence signal is generated ,

[0055] - Controlling the personnel guidance device based on the generated presence signal, so that the personnel guidance device is controlled, so that the access of persons to a restricted area is controlled and / or registered.

[0056]

[0059] "Monitoring" refers to the active evaluation of the monitoring sensor(s) to determine the presence of people. From this information, a "presence signal" is generated, for example, an electronic signal containing evaluable information about the presence or absence of one or more people. This signal is then evaluated by a control unit, a microprocessor, or an electronic circuit. "Activation" then describes the triggering of a specific action by the access control system, such as opening doors to allow a person recognized as authorized to pass through the access area.

[0057]

[0060] In particular, this involves proactive monitoring regarding the presence and / or absence of persons outside the passageway or through-traffic area.

[0058]

[0061] For example, when a person approaches a barrier, long-range radar sensors can trigger a light signal indicating their authorization to pass. Similarly, proactive monitoring can keep swing doors open, thus facilitating and improving pedestrian flow. If an unauthorized person is detected within a group, a headcount before entering the barrier can trigger the closing of swing doors or other mechanical barriers. This is particularly advantageous when using radar sensors.

[0059]

[0062] The invention will be further described using the following examples:

[0060] Explained by way of example. It shows

[0061] Figure 1 is a schematic representation of a

[0062] Barrier system with closed maintenance door for controlling access to a parking lot in an isometric view, a schematic representation of the barrier system of Figure 1 with open maintenance door, a detail of Figure 2a with a detailed representation of a radar sensor, a monitoring area with the barrier system of Figures 1, 2a and 2b in a schematic top view, an alternative monitoring area with the barrier system of Figures 1, 2a and 2b in a schematic top view, another monitoring area with an adapted barrier system of Figures 1, 2a and 2b in a schematic top view, a schematic representation of a one-way barrier for separating persons in a frontal view, a schematic top view of the one-way barrier of the figure

[0063] 6 , Figure 8 a schematic representation of another passage barrier for isolating persons in a frontal view ,

[0064] Figure 9 is a schematic representation of a

[0065] Top view of the passage lock of Figure 8, as well as

[0066] Figure 10 shows a detailed representation of a radar

[0067] Sensors within the base body of the passage lock of Figure 6.

[0068]

[0063] A barrier system 101 serves to demarcate, for example, a parking lot, wherein the barrier system

[0069] Figure 101 comprises a column 102 with a housing 103. The housing 103 completely encloses and surrounds the column 102, a support structure 104, and, in particular, the technology located within the column (not shown in detail). The support structure 104 within the column serves as a support structure.

[0070] The housing 102 acts as a force-conducting structure and thus contributes to the stability of the column 101. The housing 103 is formed from corner profiles 105 and housing sheet 107 and has a cover 109 on one upper side. The housing 103 thus provides weather protection, protection against unauthorized access, and serves as a design element for the column 102 and is mounted on the supporting structure 104. The column 102 and the housing 103 form a cuboid, with one side of the cuboid accessible via a housing door 121 within the housing 103. The housing door 121 is equipped with a lock 123. After opening the lock 123, the housing door 121 can be removed or opened, thus providing access to an interior space 111. For example, with the housing door 121 open, maintenance or adjustment work can be carried out in column 102.

[0071]

[0064] The column 102 serves to receive a barrier arm 141 on a rotary mount 143, wherein the barrier arm 141 can be moved into a horizontal closed position and a vertical open position (not shown in detail). The barrier arm is thereby received by the rotary mount 143 on the support structure 104 of the column 102. Functionally, this is a conventional barrier system for, for example, the blocking and demarcation of parking spaces.

[0072]

[0065] Inside the housing door 121, a plastic cover cap 125 is arranged in an opening 124, while the other described components of the housing 103 are made of sheet metal, for example, sheet steel or aluminum sheet. Behind the cover cap 125, within the interior 111 of the column 102, a radar antenna 133 is arranged on a sensor holder 131, which can be movably adjusted about a pivot axis 135. The sensor holder 131 is also received and attached to the support structure 104. The radar antenna 133 serves to detect, for example, persons in the area of ​​the barrier system 101 for safety purposes through the opening 124.It should be mentioned that, for example, the risk of a person being trapped or struck below the barrier arm 141 must be prevented, for example by technically restricting the movement of the barrier arm 141 when a person is in a correspondingly critical area.

[0073]

[0066] For this purpose, a monitoring area 301 can be monitored using the radar antenna 133, whereby a safety zone 303 must be monitored with respect to the person described above. The safety zone 303 is located below the barrier arm 141 in the top view (see Figure 3). For example, a safety zone 303 with a width of 1 m and a length of 3 m can be defined. For this purpose, a monitoring angle 305 within a monitoring radius 307 is checked using the radar antenna 133 by detecting, for example, a person or a vehicle using radar beams. If a person or a vehicle is located within the safety zone 303, the barrier arm 141 cannot close. Furthermore, the detection of, for example, vehicles in front of the barrier arm is also possible with a corresponding setting of the monitoring angle 305, so that access to a parking space 309 can be monitored.

[0074]

[0067] Similarly, a monitoring area 401 can be monitored with a security area 403 analogously to the previous example by sweeping a monitoring angle 405 within a monitoring radius 407 to check access to a parking space 409. In addition to monitoring the security area 403, an presence zone 411 arranged in front of the security area (“in front” in the direction of a vehicle entrance to the parking space 409) and a presence zone 421 arranged further in front of this presence zone 411 can be monitored, for example, if a corresponding monitoring radius 407 is chosen to be large enough.In addition to the security function explained above, presence monitoring can also be carried out for vehicles located in, for example, presence zone 411 or presence zone 421 within security area 503. This allows, for instance, a preventative count of available parking spaces in parking lot 409. It should be noted that with an alternatively configured monitoring sensor or, for example, a surveillance camera supplementing radar antenna 133 in presence zone 411 and presence zone 421, license plates can be recorded and compared with those of vehicles stored as authorized. This would, for example, ensure that only authorized persons have access to parking lot 409.

[0075]

[0068] Slightly different from the two previous examples, the corresponding barrier system 101 is equipped with a further radar antenna 134 in addition to the radar antenna 133, so that a monitoring area 501 with a safety area 503 (function analogous to the previous examples) can be monitored. The radar antenna 133 is aligned along a sensor axis 181 and covers a monitoring angle 505 along a monitoring radius 507, wherein the radar antenna 134 is aligned along a different sensor axis 183 and covers a monitoring angle 506 shifted relative to the monitoring angle 505 with a monitoring radius 508, so that a total extended monitoring angle 541 of 180° can be covered.For example, in a presence zone 521 located in front of the barrier arm 141 in the direction of the entrance, vehicle access can be monitored, while on the opposite side of the barrier arm 141, in a presence zone 511, the exit of a vehicle from a parking space 509 can be detected and, in particular, controlled. It should be noted that the radar antenna 133, like the radar antenna 143, can be designed to be adjustable independently of the other design of the respective barrier system, for example, adjustable by a horizontal angle, in order to take into account a particular local situation and to be able to cover safety-relevant areas by adjusting the orientation of the respective radar antenna and the respective monitoring angle.For example, an adjustment increment of 5° may be provided for each radar antenna. Similarly, a fixed setting may be technically required if, for example, a fixed monitoring area of ​​180° is to be covered and must be defined for safety reasons.

[0076]

[0069] A barrier 1101 separates a restricted area 1103, for example to control access to this restricted area 1103. For this purpose, the barrier 1101 is arranged in an environment 1105, forming a passage area 1107 for guiding people through. The barrier 1101 is arranged on a floor 1109, for example in an entrance area to a stadium or a subway station, and serves to isolate or count people.

[0077]

[0070] The flow barrier 1101 is essentially formed from two structural bodies as respective basic bodies: A structural body 1121 stands upright on the base 1109 and has a housing 1123 with an interior 1125. Parallel to this, a structural body 1141 with a housing 1143 and an interior 1145 is arranged, so that the flow area 1107 is formed between the structural body 1121 and the structural body 1141.

[0078]

[0071] Approximately in the middle along the passage area 1107, a locking system 1131 with a door 1133 is arranged on the structural body 1121, an opposite door 1135 is arranged on the structural body 1141, so that the doors 1131 and 1135 prevent the passage of persons in a closed position and allow it in an open position (Figures 6 and 7 show closed positions).

[0079]

[0072] Furthermore, a traffic light signal 1137 is arranged on the structural body 1121 as part of the locking system 1131, as is a loudspeaker 1139. The traffic light signal 1137 can, for example, indicate passage for persons with a green light, and prevent passage with a red light. The loudspeaker 1139 can emit an audible signal, for example, depending on the access status of a person. It should be noted that the door 1133 and the door 1135, the traffic light signal 1137, and the loudspeaker 1139 can be used both alternatively and in combination with each other. For example, if the doors 1133 and 1135 are omitted, the traffic light signal 1137 can be used to signal a person's access authorization to a security guard. Similarly, the loudspeaker 1139 can be used with a corresponding audible signal.

[0080]

[0073] The passage barrier 1101 is enclosed on the side of the structural body 1121 with a partition wall 1191 and on the side of the structural body 1141 with a partition wall 1193, so that persons can only walk through the passage area 1107.

[0081]

[0074] To monitor access authorization, radar sensors 1151 and 1153, and additionally radar sensors 1171 and 1173, are arranged in the respective structural bodies, wherein the radar sensors 1151 and 1173 are arranged in the structural body 1121 and the radar sensors 1171 and 1153 are arranged in the structural body 1141.

[0082]

[0075] The function is explained using the example of the radar sensor 1151: The radar sensor 1151 is aligned along a sensor axis 1161, which runs slightly obliquely to an orthogonal line between the structural bodies 1121 and 1141 into the passage area 1107. On both sides of this sensor axis 1161, the radar sensor 1151 defines a monitoring area 1163 in which, for example, the legs of a person or the presence of a person can be detected by the radar sensor 1151. It should be mentioned that a further data processing device, for example, an evaluation unit or a control computer (neither shown), is located within the passage barrier 1101 to evaluate the corresponding signals from the radar sensors. These components can, for example, also be arranged remotely from the actual passage barrier 1101.

[0083]

[0076] Analogous to the example of radar sensor 1151, radar sensor 1153 has a sensor axis 1185 and a monitoring area 1187, radar sensor 1171 has a sensor axis 1181 and a monitoring area 1183, and radar sensor 1173 has a sensor axis 1185 and a monitoring area 1187. The corresponding monitoring areas are arranged overlapping, with radar sensors 1151 and 1171 covering the passage area 1107 and radar sensors 1153 and 1173 covering the corresponding input and output areas of the passage barrier 1101. The radar sensors enable predictive and proactive detection of, for example, a person entering the passageway 1107, so that, for example, doors 1133 and 1135 can be opened if, for example, a corresponding ticket of the person was scanned at a previous scan station (not shown) and the authorization to access was recognized.If the radar sensors detect a person passing through passageway 1107, a corresponding entry is recorded against the scanned ticket, so that, for example, doors 1133 and 1135 are closed again until another valid ticket is scanned. It should be noted that the radar sensors can also be conveniently positioned in locations other than those described, for example, if other areas around the access barrier need to be monitored.

[0084]

[0077] Another loop lock 1301, which implements a similar function to the loop lock 1101, is explained as follows:

[0085]

[0078] The passage barrier 1301 separates a barrier area 1303 in an environment 1305 and forms a passage area 1307 on a floor 1309. In contrast to the previous example, the passage barrier 1301 has only a single additionally arranged structural body 1321 with a housing 1323 and an interior 1325, wherein a further structural body / base body is formed by a wall 1341 of a building, so that the passage area 1307 is formed between the structural body 1321 and the wall 1341. The passage barrier 1301 has a single door 1333 as part of a locking system 331, which is pivotally hinged to the structural body 1321. The door 1333 is wider than the doors 1133 and 1135 in the previous example. Analogous to the previous example, the passage barrier 1301 can have a traffic light signal 1337 and a loudspeaker 1339, which can be used in addition to or as an alternative to the door 1333.The range of functions is analogous to the previous example of the throughput lock 1101.

[0086]

[0079] A radar sensor 1351 and a radar sensor 1371 are each arranged in the interior 1325 of the housing 1323 of the structural body 1321 and have a sensor axis 1361 and a monitoring area 1363, and a sensor axis 1381 and a monitoring area 1383, respectively. The corresponding monitoring areas 1363 and 1383 are arranged overlapping with each other and essentially monitor the passage area 1307. It should be noted that other sensors, for example radar sensors or sensors with a different detection technology, with, for example, leading or lagging monitoring, can also be used alternatively or additionally, analogous to the previous example (not shown here).

[0087]

[0080] A partition wall 1391 is arranged on the structural body 1321 on a side facing away from the wall 1341, so that even in the passage barrier 1301, passage of persons is only possible through the passage area 1307.

[0088]

[0081] The construction and installation of corresponding radar sensors will now be explained in detail using the example of radar sensor 1151 (see Figure 10):

[0089]

[0082] The radar sensor 1151 is arranged within the housing 1123 of the structural body 1121 in a holder 1126, wherein the radar sensor 1151 with the holder 1126 is completely arranged in the housing 1123, in particular in a contour of the housing 1123. The holder 1126 is arranged in an opening in the housing.

[0090] The radar sensor 1151 is connected to, for example, a control unit (not shown) via a connecting cable 1152. The radar sensor is located within a cavity 1127 in the holder 1126.

[0091] Sensor 1151 is positioned so that it is recessed from a surface of the housing 1123 and lies completely within the interior 1125. A cover 1128, which is designed to be continuous, for example to block radar radiation, is flush with the housing 1123. This allows, for example, a cover 1128 made of plastic to be color-matched to the housing 1123, so that the radar sensor 1151 or its position is ideally undetectable to a person.

[0092] Reference character list

[0093] 101 barrier system

[0094] 102nd column

[0095] 103 cases

[0096] 104 Supporting structure

[0097] 105 Corner profile

[0098] 107 Housing sheet

[0099] 109 lids

[0100] 111 Interior

[0101] 121 Case door

[0102] 123 Castle

[0103] 124 Opening

[0104] 125 Cover cap

[0105] 127 Seal

[0106] 131 Sensor holders

[0107] 133 Radar antenna

[0108] 134 Radar antenna

[0109] 135 Swivel axis

[0110] 141 Barrier

[0111] 143 Rotation shot

[0112] 181 Sensor axis

[0113] 183 Sensor axis

[0114] 301 Surveillance area

[0115] 303 Security Area

[0116] 305° viewing angle

[0117] 307 surveillance radius

[0118] 309 Parking space

[0119] 401 Monitoring area 03 Security area 05 Monitoring angle 07 Monitoring radius 09 Parking lot 11 Presence zone

[0120] 421 Presence zone

[0121] 501 Surveillance area

[0122] 503 Security Area

[0123] 505° viewing angle

[0124] 506 monitoring angles

[0125] 507 surveillance radius

[0126] 508 surveillance radius

[0127] 509 Parking space

[0128] 511 Presence zone

[0129] 521 Presence zone

[0130] 541 monitoring angle

[0131] 1101 Throughput lock

[0132] 1103 Restricted area

[0133] 1105 surroundings

[0134] 1107 Throughput area

[0135] 1109 Floor

[0136] 1121 Structural body (basic body)

[0137] 1123 Housing

[0138] 1125 Interior

[0139] 1126 bracket

[0140] 1127 Cavity

[0141] 1128 Cover (transparency area)

[0142] 1131 Locking system (personnel control device) 1133 Door

[0143] 1135 Door

[0144] 1137 Traffic light signal (lighting device)

[0145] 1139 Loudspeaker (sound generation device)

[0146] 1141 Structural body (basic body)

[0147] 1143 Housing

[0148] 1145 Interior

[0149] 1151 Radar sensor

[0150] 1152 Connection cable

[0151] 1153 Radar sensor

[0152] 1161 Sensor axis

[0153] 1163 Monitoring area (line of sight)

[0154] 1165 Sensor axis

[0155] 1167 Monitoring area (field of view)

[0156] 1171 Radar sensor

[0157] 1173 Radar sensor

[0158] 1181 Sensor axis

[0159] 1183 Monitoring area (field of view)

[0160] 1185 Sensor axis

[0161] 1187 Monitoring area (field of view)

[0162] 1191 Partition wall

[0163] 1193 Partition wall

[0164] 1301 Throughput lock

[0165] 1303 Restricted area

[0166] 1305 surroundings

[0167] 1307 Throughput area

[0168] 1309 Floor

[0169] 1321 Structural body (basic body) 1323 Housing

[0170] 1325 Interior

[0171] 1331 Locking system (personnel guidance system)

[0172] 1333 Door 1337 Traffic light signal (lighting device)

[0173] 1339 Loudspeaker (sound generation device)

[0174] 1341 Wall (basic body)

[0175] 1351 Radar sensor

[0176] 1361 Sensor axis 1363 Monitoring area (field of view)

[0177] 1371 Radar sensor

[0178] 1381 Sensor axis

[0179] 1383 Monitoring area (field of view)

[0180] 1391 Partition wall

Claims

Patent claims:

1. Singling unit (101, 1101, 1301) , in particular Barrier system (101), gate system, access control barrier (1101, 1301) or turnstile system, for controlling and / or registering access to a restricted area (309, 409, 509, 1103, 1303), in particular for separating individuals vehicles and / or persons, with a first Basic body (102, 104, 1121, 1141, 1321) , one motion detection (143) and a locking device (141, 1131, 1133, 1135, 1331, 1333) as well as a Monitoring device (133, 134, 1151, 1153, 1171, 1173, 1351) with a first monitoring sensor (133, 1151, 1351) for monitoring a surveillance area (303, 403, 503, 1163, 1167, 1183, 1187, 1363, 1383) in the vicinity (301, 401, 501, 1105, 1305) of the singulation system, wherein the first base body (102, 104, 1121, 1141, 1321) is separated from a first housing (103, 1123, 1323) is enclosed, the first housing (103, 1123, 1323) forms a first interior space (111, 1125) and the locking device (141, 1131, 1133, 1135, 1331, 1333) on the motion receiver (143) is positioned between a closed position to stop access to the locking area (309, 409, 509) and an open position to allow access to the Access to the restricted area (309, 409, 509, 1103, 1303) is movably mounted on the first base body (102, 104, 1121, 1141, 1321), wherein the first monitoring sensor (133) is arranged within the first interior (111, 1125) of the first housing (103, 1123, 1323), wherein the first housing (103, 1123, 1323) has a The monitoring sensor (133, 1151, 1351) has a sensorily penetrable viewing area (124, 1127), characterized in that the sensorily penetrable viewing area (124, 1127) is formed by means of an opening (124, 1128) in the housing.

2. Singulation system according to claim 1, characterized in that the singulation system has a second base body (1141) with a second housing (1143), wherein a through-flow area (1107, 1307) is formed by means of an arrangement of the first base body (102, 104, 1121, 1141, 1321) and the second base body (1141) at a distance from each other, and a Passing through the throughput area (1107, 1307) Persons by means of the monitoring device (133, 134, 1151, 1153, 1171, 1173, 1351) is monitored, in particular a personnel guidance device comprising the locking device (141, 1131, 1133, 1135, 1331, 1333) (141, 1131, 1133, 1135, 1331, 1333) is controlled by means of a presence signal generated by the monitoring device (133, 134, 1171, 1173, 1351) based on the presence and / or absence of a person in the monitoring area (303, 403, 503, 1163, 1167, 1183, 1187, 1363, 1383), wherein the singulation system is designed in particular as a passage barrier (1101, 1301).

3. Singling device according to one of claims 1 or 2, characterized in that the monitoring device (133, 134, 1151, 1153, 1171, 1173, 1351) a second monitoring sensor (134, 1153), a third monitoring sensor and / or another has a monitoring sensor, the second of which Monitoring sensor (134, 1153) , the third monitoring sensor and / or the further monitoring sensor(s) is or are arranged in the first interior space (111, 1125) of the first housing (103, 1123, 1323) and / or in a second interior space of the second housing (1143), wherein the second housing (1143) has a space for the respective monitoring sensor (133, 134, 1151, 1153, 1351) sensorily penetrable, by means of a breakthrough (124, 1127) in the case (103, 1123, 1143, 1323) formed transparency area (124, 1128).

4. Singling system according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the first monitoring sensor (133, 1151, 1351), the second monitoring sensor (134, 1153), the third monitoring sensor and / or the additional monitoring sensor is or are located entirely within the first interior space (111, 1125) of the first housing (103, 1123, 1323) and / or within the second interior space of the second housing (1143).

5. Singulation system according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the opening (124, 1127) in the housing (103, 1123, 1143, 1323) or a respective opening (124, 1127) in the housing (103, 1123, 1143, 1323) is designed to be closable by means of a cover (125, 1128) which is sensorily penetrable for the respective monitoring sensor (133, 134, 1151, 1153, 1171, 1173, 1351) and which is designed to be removable and / or replaceable.

6. Singulation system according to claim 5, characterized in that the first monitoring sensor (133, 1151, 1153, 1171, 1173, 1351) , the second Monitoring sensor (134, 1153) , the third Monitoring sensor and / or the further The monitoring sensor is or are arranged to pass through the respective opening (124, 1127), wherein the cover (125, 1128) is formed in particular to project from a covering contour of the housing (103, 1123, 1143, 1323) surrounding the opening (124, 1127) and in particular has an inner cover volume corresponding to a sensor volume, wherein the respective monitoring sensor (133, 134, 1151, 1153, 1171, 1173) is arranged at least partially within the cover. 1351) in the inner volume of the cover (125, 1128) an extended field of view for the monitoring sensor (133, 134, 1151, 1153, 1171, 1173, 1351) is enabled.

7. Singulation system according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the first housing (103, 1123, 1323) and / or the second housing (1143) is or are made of sheet metal, in particular of sheet steel or aluminum sheet, wherein the viewing area (124, 1127), in particular the cover (123, 1128), is made of plastic, in particular of a translucent plastic.

8. Singulation system according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the first housing (103, 1123, 1323) and / or the second housing (1143) has a door (121) or a respective door (121) for opening an access into the respective housing (103, 1123, 1143, 1323), wherein the door (121) has the opening (124, 1127) formed sensorially penetrable viewing area (124, 1127) and in particular the removable and / or replaceable cover (125, 1128), which enables the opening, manipulation and / or adjustment of the door (121) with reduced or avoided mechanical and / or geometric influence on the monitoring sensor (133, 134, 1151, 1153, 1171, 1173, 1351).

9. Singling system according to one of claims 3 to 8, characterized in that by a respective orientation of the first monitoring sensor (133, 1151, 1171, 1351), the second monitoring sensor (134, 1153, 1173) and in particular the third monitoring sensor and / or the further monitoring sensor in different sensor axes (181, 183, 1165, 1181, 1185) and / or touching each other, in particular Overlapping viewing areas (305, 307, 405, 407, 505, 506, 507, 508, 1163, 1167, 1183, 1187, 1363, 1383) provide an enlarged monitoring area and / or redundant generation of the presence signal.

10. Singling system according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the first monitoring sensor (133, 1151, 1153, 1171, 1351) , the second Monitoring sensor (134, 1153, 1173) , the third Monitoring sensor and / or the further monitoring sensor, a laser scanner, a lidar- sensor, an infrared sensor and / or a radar sensor.

11. Singling device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the locking device (141, 1131, 1133, 1135, 1331, 1333) and / or the Passenger control device (141, 1131, 1133, 1135, 1331, 1333) a lighting device (1337), a sound-generating device (1339) and / or a mechanical locking device for blocking access to the restricted area (309, 409, 509, 1103, 1303) and / or the has passage area (1107, 1307).

12. Singling device according to claim 11, characterized in that the locking device (141, 1131, 1133, 1135, 1331, 1333) a first locking element (141, 1131, 1331) and in particular a second locking element (1135) having the first locking element (141, 1131, 1331) being pivotally arranged on the first base body (102, 104, 1121, 1141, 1321) and in particular the second locking element (1135) being pivotally arranged on the second base body (1141) and in particular being designed as a swing door or are 13. Procedures for controlling and / or registering access of persons to a restricted area (309, 409, 509, 1103, 1303), in particular for isolating persons, with a singulation system (101, 301, 1101, 1301) according to one of the preceding claims, comprising the following steps: - Monitoring the monitored area (303, 403, 503, 1163, 1167, 1183, 1187, 1363, 1383) with the Monitoring device (133, 134, 1151, 1153, 1171, 1173, 1351) on the presence and / or absence of a person, so that the monitoring area (303, 403, 503, 1163, 1167, 1183, 1187, 1363, 1383) is monitored, - Generating the presence signal using the Monitoring device (133, 134, 1151, 1153, 1171, 1173, 1351) based on the presence and / or absence of a person, so that the presence signal is generated, - Control of the passenger steering device (141, 1131, 1133, 1135, 1331, 1333) based on the generated Presence signal, so that the personnel guidance system (141, 1131, 1133, 1135, 1331, 1333) is targeted, so that access of persons to a restricted area (309, 409, 509, 1103, 1303) is controlled and / or registered.

14. Method according to claim 13, characterized in that advance monitoring is carried out with regard to the presence and / or absence of persons outside the passage area (1107, 1307).

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