Multi-angle rapid door for bus station platforms

Abstract

The present invention relates to a multi-angle rapid door for bus station platforms, characterised in that it comprises a two-part sliding mechanism with more than one fold, based on upper rails (7) and double lower rails (4), wherein the upper rails (7) are rounded in order to allow angular fitting of the door and are located within profiles (13) that house the main components of the drive system, such as a synchronising belt (10), a synchronising drive pulley (9) and a smooth pulley (14) for tensioning, and the double lower rails (4) are installed inverted, thus preventing the accumulation of dirt and the insertion of objects that could obstruct the movement of the door. The door system incorporates multiple innovations that ensure safety, efficiency and versatility. It comprises proximity sensors, photoelectric barriers and impact sensors in order to detect and respond to obstacles and attempted vandalism. It uses artificial intelligence to automatically adjust its operation based on the flow of people, perform predictive diagnostics and, optionally, provide facial recognition. In terms of sustainability, a regenerative motor and an economy mode improve energy efficiency. Its structure is reinforced against vandalism, with alarms and remote notifications, as well as being easy to maintain due to its modular design. The door is also resistant to adverse weather conditions and includes accessibility features, such as tactile plates and audible signals. Additionally, the application of the system can be extended to the logistics and residential sectors, operating respectively as an automated loading platform and as an intelligent gate.

Description

Multi-angle high-speed door for bus station platforms. Field of Application

[0001] This invention belongs to the public transport sector, more specifically to the field of safety and control devices on bus station platforms. It is a high-speed door with innovative solutions to increase efficiency, safety, accessibility, weather resistance and sustainability, with expanded applications for different industrial and residential sectors. State of the Art

[0002] The platforms of stations for different types of transportation, such as buses, trains, and subways, face a series of complex challenges that require innovative and integrated solutions. First and foremost, security is a primary concern on all these platforms. It is crucial to prevent unauthorized access to boarding and disembarking areas, especially before the arrival of vehicles, to ensure passenger safety and prevent accidents. Accessibility is another crucial challenge, as these platforms must be designed to accommodate all types of users, including those with reduced mobility, ensuring they can move easily and without hindrance. Furthermore, vandalism represents a constant threat, since damage to infrastructure not only compromises safety and efficiency but also results in high maintenance and repair costs.In terms of operation, the ability to adapt to different types of vehicles and their specific characteristics—such as size, configuration, and access point—adds a layer of complexity. This is especially true in multimodal stations, where different transport systems converge and need to operate in harmony. Furthermore, many existing systems lack integrated solutions that... They combine energy efficiency, automation, and weather resistance. Stations must be able to withstand adverse weather conditions while minimizing energy consumption and carbon footprint. Smart connectivity is another area where improvements are needed, enabling real-time monitoring and efficient management of people and vehicle flows. These challenges are broad and encompass not only immediate operational and safety needs but also aspects of sustainability and technological integration.

[0003] In this context, a variety of doors and passage control systems are implemented to ensure safety, efficiency, and accessibility. Automatic platform doors are commonly used in metro and train stations, being installed along the platforms to align with the vehicle doors, opening simultaneously to allow for safe boarding and disembarking.

[0004] In addition to turnstiles, automatic security gates are frequently used, especially in train and metro stations. These gates are activated by transport passes or tickets, allowing for faster and more controlled passage compared to traditional turnstiles. In emergencies, emergency doors are designed to open automatically, facilitating the rapid evacuation of platforms, thus increasing user safety.

[0005] Platforms also utilize glass barrier doors, which offer an electronically controlled physical barrier to manage passenger flow and increase safety in high-traffic areas. In some facilities, automatic revolving doors, more common in building entrances, are employed to facilitate a continuous flow of passengers while maintaining access control.

[0006] Furthermore, free-passage turnstiles are implemented in contexts where rapid control of many passengers is necessary. These turnstiles allow for quick passage, often being monitored by guards or security cameras to ensure that station operations occur safely and efficiently, providing accessibility to all passengers. Thus, these door systems and passage control devices are fundamental for the effective management of user flow in transport stations, especially flow between BRT stations and buses.

[0007] This application presents a multi-angle high-speed door designed for installation on bus station platforms. The door prevents unauthorized access to the external platform before the bus arrives, ensuring safety, functionality, and control. Its adaptable design allows for angle adjustment. It features a split, sliding mechanism integrated with auxiliary systems such as safety sensors, automation, connectivity, artificial intelligence, automated maintenance, anti-vandalism, energy efficiency, accessibility, sustainability, operational redundancy, and weather resistance. Furthermore, it keeps the platform closed, preventing unauthorized access to the station and preventing unauthorized personnel from boarding or accessing the station from the bus lane.

[0008] Order Description

[0009] This application describes a multi-angle high-speed door with an adaptable design and angle adjustment to avoid collisions with the rearview mirrors of buses and other means of transport, making it ideal for stations with eaves, although not limited to this use. The door also has a split, sliding mechanism that is integrated with various auxiliary systems, such as safety sensors, automation, connectivity, and intelligence. artificial, automated maintenance, vandal-proof, energy efficiency, accessibility, sustainability, operational redundancy, and weather resistance.

[0010] The door can be manufactured using a variety of materials, such as tempered glass, steel, perforated steel, or other rigid or tensioned materials in frames, according to the specifications of each station. To promote sustainability, the materials chosen can be recyclable or from renewable sources, thus contributing to a reduced environmental impact. Furthermore, if the door is made of glass, it is possible to incorporate technology that allows for electronic adjustment of its transparency or opacity, offering the flexibility to ensure privacy whenever necessary.

[0011] In detail, the multi-angle high-speed door, as previously mentioned, is split and sliding, consisting of two leaves (1) that have pulleys and move laterally on rails located at the top and bottom of the door. Furthermore, the door design allows for angle adjustment through an articulation system (2) in conjunction with the rounded upper rails (7) and can have an additional fold, thus avoiding collisions with bus rearview mirrors, especially on platforms with edges. The system is configurable and accommodates different platform heights and widths.

[0012] Back on track, the upper tracks (7) have a rounded shape, which allows precise adjustment of the door angle. These upper tracks (7) are inserted within profiles (13), located at the top, which house the main components of the drive system, such as the timing belt, drive pulley and smooth pulley for tensioning. Furthermore, the pulleys (8) connected to the door leaves (1) run on the rounded tracks (7), ensuring smooth movement and preventing the door from being removed from the track.

[0013] The lower tracks are double (4) installed upside down, thus preventing the accumulation of dirt and the introduction of objects that may obstruct the movement of the door. They also have integrated brushes that perform constant cleaning during operation. In addition, at the bottom of the door, we have two types of pulleys, lower pulleys (5) and vertical lower mini pulleys (6), with a link or articulation that connects the pulleys and the tracks (3).

[0014] The drive system is based on a toothed timing belt (10), which connects the door leaves (1) to the pulleys (9, 12) located in the upper profiles (13): - Synchronizing drive pulley (9): Driven by an efficient motor that provides synchronized movement of the door leaves (1). - Smooth tensioning pulley (12): Keeps the belt taut and aligned to ensure trouble-free operation.

[0015] Furthermore, the aforementioned motor has a second drive pulley (12), which can be of various types, but whose main function is to transfer the force generated by the motor to the belt (10). In addition, the presence of a bearing (11), which is part of the pulley / belt assembly, serves as a support and facilitator of smooth and efficient rotary motion.

[0016] In this way, the door leaves (1) are fixed directly to the timing belt (10), one at the top and the other at the bottom, allowing both to move in opposite directions for split opening.

[0017] The multi-angle high-speed door also features a triangular side trim installed for complete sealing, isolating unauthorized access to the outside area.

[0018] The auxiliary systems will be described separately for better understanding.

[0019] The security sensor consists of three main elements: proximity sensors, photoelectric barriers, and an impact sensor. Proximity sensors detect the presence of people or objects near the door, interrupting movement if obstructed. Photoelectric barriers create invisible light beams that interrupt operation if they detect obstacles. Finally, the impact sensor identifies collisions or attempts to force the door, protecting the mechanism.

[0020] The use of artificial intelligence and door connectivity allows for the analysis of people flow, automatically adjusting opening and closing speeds to improve efficiency. Furthermore, it employs predictive diagnostics through intelligent algorithms, identifying potential failures before they occur, enabling preventative maintenance. As part of an optional security solution, the door can be equipped with facial recognition, authorizing access only to pre-authorized individuals. Additionally, the door's control center can synchronize with sensors that detect the approach and departure of buses, enabling automatic opening and closing as needed.

[0021] With regard to energy and sustainability, the door is equipped with a regenerative motor that recovers energy during braking or deceleration, thus increasing the system's energy efficiency. In addition, it features an economy mode that reduces energy consumption during periods of lower traffic, contributing to a more sustainable and economical operation.

[0022] Regarding the anti-vandalism system, the door has reinforced protection, being manufactured with resistant materials and protected fasteners, making unauthorized disassembly impossible. In this sense, the door also has detection alarms, audible alerts, and remote notifications. In case of vandalism. Furthermore, the presence of modular parts allows for quick and practical replacement by authorized technicians.

[0023] Finally, weather resistance is an essential feature, ensuring that the door functions effectively under adverse conditions such as rain, dust, and wind, thanks to a weatherproof sealing system.

[0024] In terms of maintenance, the door was designed with a modular system and easily replaceable parts, using special tools that allow for quick and efficient maintenance.

[0025] For accessibility features, the door incorporates tactile panels and audible signals, aiming to meet the needs of visually impaired people.

[0026] Furthermore, the door is prepared for expansion into other sectors, including logistics applications, where it can control loading platforms in an automated way, and in homes, where it is adaptable to function as smart gates.

[0027] Figure captions: 1 - CLOSURE / DOOR 2 - ARTICULATION SYSTEM 3 - ARTICULATION CONNECTION / RAIL PULLEYS 4 - DOUBLE BOTTOM RAIL 5 - Lower pulleys 6 - Lower Vertical (Mini) Pulleys 7 - UPPER RAIL 8 - UPPER PULLEYS 9 - MOTOR 1 SYNCHRONIZER PULLEY 0 - Timing Belt 11 - PULLEY / BELT BEARING 12 - DRIVE PULLEY 13 - TOP PROFILE Description of the figures: Fig 1: Front view of the multi-angle high-speed door Fig 2: Top view of the multi-angle high-speed door, showing one of the possible angular variations of the door. Fig 3: View of one of the folding options.

Claims

Claims 1. Multi-angle Rapid Door for Bus Station Platforms, characterized by being split and sliding, composed of two leaves (1), having rounded upper rails (7) located in profiles (13) that house the main components of the movement system, double lower rails (4) installed in an inverted manner, with mini vertical pulleys (6) and standard pulleys (5), a movement system based on a toothed synchronous belt (10), synchronous drive pulley (9), smooth pulley for tensioning (14), triangular side finish, auxiliary systems such as a security system, artificial intelligence and connectivity, anti-vandalism system, energy recovery and sustainability system using a regenerative motor, ease of maintenance and accessibility features, and weatherproofing.

2. Multi-angle Rapid Door for Bus Station Platforms, according to claim 1, characterized in that the rounded upper rails (7) allow for various angular adjustment possibilities and the lower double rails (4) installed in an inverted manner.

3. Multi-angle high-speed door for bus station platforms, according to claim 1, characterized by having a triangular side finish installed for complete sealing.

4. Multi-angle Rapid Door for Bus Station Platforms, according to claim 1, characterized by having a safety system composed of proximity sensors that detect the The system detects the presence of people or objects near the door, interrupting its movement in case of obstruction; photoelectric barriers create invisible light beams to stop operation when obstacles are detected; and an impact sensor identifies collisions or attempts to force the door.

5. Multi-angle high-speed door for bus station platforms, according to claim 1, characterized by using artificial intelligence and connectivity to analyze people flow and automatically adjust the door's opening and closing speed; employs predictive diagnostics through intelligent algorithms.

6. Multi-angle Rapid Door for Bus Station Platforms, according to claim 1, characterized by using a regenerative motor that recovers energy during the braking or deceleration process, in addition to having an economy mode that reduces energy consumption during periods of lower traffic.

7. Multi-angle Rapid Door for Bus Station Platforms, according to claim 1, characterized by having an anti-vandalism system based on a door with reinforced protection, manufactured with resistant materials and protected fasteners to prevent unauthorized disassembly; includes detection alarms, audible alerts and remote notifications in case of vandalism; and has modular parts.

8. Multi-angle Rapid Door for Bus Station Platforms, according to claim 1, characterized by having a weatherproof seal.

9. Multi-angle Rapid Door for Bus Station Platforms, according to claim 1, characterized by integrating tactile panels and audible signals.

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