AT526639A1 - Protection system - Google Patents

Abstract

Protection system comprising at least one foundation part (1) and at least one protective wall element (2) pivotably arranged thereon via a hinge arrangement (3), wherein the protective wall element (2) can be pivoted from an inactive position, in particular a lying position, into an active position, in particular an erected position, wherein the hinge arrangement (3) is designed such that the protective wall element (2) in the inactive position ends essentially uninterruptedly, preferably essentially flush with the foundation part (1).

Description

Protection system

The invention relates to a protection system comprising at least one foundation part and at least one protective wall element pivotably arranged thereon via a hinge arrangement. The protective wall element can be moved from an inactive position, in particular a lying position, into an active position, in particular a

can be swiveled to the erected position.

Such protection systems are known from the state of the art. They are used to protect individual houses or larger areas from the effects of flooding. It is also known that such protection systems can be used for alternative purposes, in particular for property protection. In the event of imminent danger, protective walls are erected that represent an obstacle, particularly for masses of water. Due to their height, such protection systems allow, for example, a greater rise in the water level of a body of water that is subject to flooding before the flood can penetrate into areas where, for example, property damage can occur.

could arise.

Since there is often little time between the forecast and the occurrence of a flood, such protection systems are usually installed directly in places with an increased risk of flooding and are usually stored in an inactive position to save space. The protective wall is placed in a depression in the ground, for example, and can be quickly and easily set up and moved into its active position if necessary. In many cases, areas protected by inactive protective walls can be

formed can also be used as footpaths or roadways.

One problem with such protection systems is that in the inactive position they require a channel in front of the foot area of the protective wall in order to enable the protective wall to be set up in the active position. When the protective wall is set up, its foot area folds into the channel. This channel usually forms a continuous channel and is normally closed with a grating, for example, so that a continuous area is created for use as a walkway or roadway. The grating cannot be moved by pedestrians, vehicles or vandalism using wire ropes and/or screw connections. In order to secure the protective wall

To set up, the grate must first be removed or folded away.

Such protection systems with a channel and grid in front have many disadvantages. Firstly, removing or folding away the grid before the protective wall can be erected costs valuable time. In addition, material such as loose chippings, leaves and other dirt can get through the grid into the channel and prevent the protective wall from being fully erected in its active position. Similarly, snow and water that has penetrated and frozen in the channel can also damage the

Block the erection of the protective wall.

In combination, the dismantling of the grid and the necessary cleaning of the channel can be so complex that the protective wall cannot be erected in time when necessary and the protection system fails. If the grid and protective wall are normally used as a roadway, heavy vehicles such as tractors and/or trucks can cause the grid to deform and/or jam in the channel. This can lead to the need to erect the protective wall

is delayed or even prevented in this way.

The object of the present invention is to solve these and other problems and

to provide an improved protection system.

These and other objects are achieved by a protection system according to

Claim 1 solved.

In a protection system according to the invention, the hinge arrangement which pivotably connects the protective wall element to the foundation part is designed such that the protective wall element in the inactive position is essentially flush with the foundation part. Preferably, the protective wall element in the inactive position can be essentially flush with the

Complete the foundation part.

In this context, uninterrupted refers to a situation in which there is no significant gap between the foundation part and the protective wall element. For example, a remaining gap can be less than 5mm, 3mm or 1mm. Likewise, flush refers to a situation in which there is a height difference

between the elements is less than 56mm, 3mm or 1mm.

According to the invention, the hinge arrangement can be designed as a multi-joint hinge. In particular, the hinge arrangement can be designed as a multi-joint cup hinge. A multi-joint hinge makes it possible to predetermine a predetermined movement sequence for the protective wall between the active and the inactive position. A cup hinge enables the particularly space-saving arrangement of the joints, which in the inactive position in the

hinge cup are arranged.

According to the invention, the hinge arrangement can be designed as a cup hinge with four joints. Two first joints can be arranged on the protective wall element and two second joints on the foundation part

be arranged.

In particular, it can be provided that two first joints are arranged on the protective wall element and two second joints are arranged on a fitting connected to the foundation part. Each first joint is elastically connected to a second joint via a spring element, in particular a leaf spring.

tied together.

Such an arrangement of the joints of the hinge arrangement enables the protective wall element to be pivotally connected to the foundation part via connecting means, in particular spring elements, preferably leaf springs. Such a hinge arrangement with elastically deformable connecting means makes it possible to specify a specific movement sequence for the protective wall. In this movement sequence, the protective wall element is first lifted away from the foundation part at the beginning of the pivoting process and then pushed back towards the foundation part at the end of the pivoting process. In the active and inactive positions, the protective wall element is therefore in surface contact with the foundation part. During the pivoting process, the movement sequence specifically specified by the hinge arrangement ensures that the

Protective wall element does not rub against the foundation part.

According to the invention, it can be provided that the fitting in the inactive position is at least partially arranged in a recess of the protective wall element or has penetrated into it. This results in a particularly space-saving construction of the

protection system is made possible.

According to the invention, it can be provided that the foundation part has a recessed receiving area. In particular, it can be provided that the receiving area is designed to positively receive a front foot area of the protective wall element in the inactive position. This allows a

Contact zone between foundation part and protective wall element can be enlarged.

According to the invention, it can be provided that the protection system has a seal. The seal can be arranged at least partially between that area of the protective wall element which is in contact with the foundation part in the active position and the foundation part. The seal can also be arranged at least partially between that area of the protective wall element which is in contact with the foundation part in the inactive position and the foundation part. This prevents water from entering and/or penetrating between the foundation part and

Protective wall element prevented.

If necessary, it can be provided that the seal is arranged on the protective wall element, in particular in the foot area of the protective wall element. It can also be provided that the seal is arranged on the foundation part, in particular in the receiving area. In addition, it can be provided that the seal is arranged partly on the protective wall element and partly on the foundation part. According to the invention, it can be provided that the seal extends over the front foot area and an adjoining lower part of the rear of the protective wall element. In this way, in the inactive position, a maximum sealing effect can be achieved along the contact zone between the protective wall element and

foundation part can be achieved.

Alternatively, it can also be provided that the seal extends over the horizontal and the adjacent vertical part of the receiving area of the foundation part. This allows a maximum sealing effect along the contact zone between the protective wall element and

Foundation part of an alternative embodiment can be achieved.

According to the invention, it can be provided that the seal is a detachable or non-detachable part of the protective system. The seal can preferably be cast into the protective wall element and/or the foundation part or pushed into the protective wall element and/or the foundation part. This means that the seal can always be connected to the protective system and can remain on the protective system in the inactive position. In addition, such an arrangement enables the protective wall element to be set up without seals.

having to attach or reposition.

If necessary, it can be provided that the seal is arranged on the protective wall element in a detachable or non-detachable manner. The seal can preferably be cast into the protective wall element or pushed into the protective wall element. Alternatively, it can also be provided that the seal is arranged on the foundation part in a detachable or non-detachable manner. The seal can preferably be cast into the foundation part

cast in or inserted into the foundation part.

According to the invention, it can be provided that the foundation part has a projection in the receiving area, which rests against the protective wall element in the active position. In particular, it can be provided that the projection is manufactured independently of the foundation part. In particular, it can be provided that a projection manufactured separately in this way is particularly preferably detachably connected to the foundation part.

In particular, it can be provided that cavities between the foundation part and the protective wall element are thereby closed. This enables a

better contact between protective wall element and foundation part.

In addition, in the active position, no material can penetrate into the cavity between the protective wall element and the foundation part. This means that cleaning work following a flood can be minimized. Furthermore, the projection makes the protective wall element more stable in its inactive position.

being held.

If necessary, it can be provided that the projection has contact zones with the protective wall element in its active and/or inactive position. If necessary, it can be provided that the projection has seals in contact zones. If necessary, it can be provided that the seals extend completely or partially over the contact zones, in particular over a vertical

contact zone.

If necessary, it can be provided that the projection is provided as a separate part and then detachably connected to the foundation part. This enables a simplified production of the overhang that the projection forms in the

Comparison to the production of a foundation part with integrated projection.

If necessary, it can be provided that the projection is used to plant greenery around the protection system and thus in particular to better integrate the protection system into the landscape. In particular, it can be provided that the projection includes a seating area and/or a container and/or

which can be used, for example, as a flowerpot or planter.

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According to the invention, it can be provided that the protective wall element can be displaced in the active position in such a way that a cavity between the foundation part and the protective wall element can be enlarged. It can also be provided that a cavity between the foundation part and the protective wall element can be reduced. It can in particular be provided that a cavity between the

foundation part and the protective wall element can be essentially avoided.

Enlarging a cavity between the foundation part and the protective wall element makes it easier to clean the cavity after a flood. Reducing the size of the cavity or essentially eliminating it means that no material can penetrate into the cavity during a flood and therefore cleaning work can be carried out after the flood.

can be reduced or avoided altogether.

According to the invention, the fitting can have a foundation fitting attached to the foundation part and a hinge fitting movably arranged on the foundation fitting. The hinge fitting can be movable in at least one direction with respect to the foundation fitting. In particular, the hinge fitting can be movable in two directions with respect to the foundation fitting and particularly preferably in three directions. This means that the position of the hinge fitting with respect to the foundation fitting and thus the position of the

Protective wall element can be changed with respect to the foundation part.

According to the invention, it can be provided that the hinge fitting can be moved relative to the foundation fitting in such a way that the position of the foot area of the protective wall element in the receiving area can be adjusted. In particular, it can be provided that a precisely fitting, in particular essentially uninterrupted connection between the foundation part and the protective wall element can be realized. This has the effect that the gap between the foundation part and the protective wall element in its inactive position can be minimized during assembly. In addition, it makes it possible to install the protective wall element in the inactive position essentially flush and therefore in a stepless transition to the foundation part.

assemble.

According to the invention, it can be provided that a support beam, which runs particularly diagonally to the foundation part, secures the protective wall element in its active position. It can be provided that the support beam is designed in particular as a telescopic support beam and is preferably connected in an articulated manner to the foundation part and the protective wall element. The support beam increases the stability of the protection system, particularly with regard to mechanical loads on a protective wall element in the event of flooding. Furthermore, the telescopic support design means that the support beam does not have to be operated separately when setting up, but only has to be locked in its length, since it can be moved when

When the protective wall element is set up it automatically extends telescopically.

If necessary, it can be provided that the telescopic support extends independently by an electric or hydraulic drive and thus the swivel

of the protective wall element is at least supported.

According to the invention, it can be provided that several protective wall elements are lined up and form a continuous protective wall, whereby the protective wall elements each have a seal on at least one side wall. The formation of a protective wall from lined up protective wall elements means that a protective wall can be formed that is heavy and stable as a whole, but is still easy to use due to its relatively light protective wall elements. Seals between the individual protective wall elements mean that a

a tight protective wall can be formed.

In particular, it can be provided that the protective wall elements form a form-fitting overlap. An overlap or leaf connection between the protective wall elements increases the stability of the protective wall and the protection system. At the same time, a leaf connection - especially in comparison to a tongue and groove connection - can ensure that protective wall elements do not

can block each other when setting up.

The invention further relates to the use of a protection system according to the invention as flood protection, building protection, property protection or for forming a retention basin. By activating a protection system according to the invention when necessary, areas on one side of a protective wall can be protected from dangers on the other side. In the event of a flood, such a protection system can, for example, prevent water from overflowing its banks. It can also be used at the entrances to buildings. This can prevent flooding from entering a building that is equipped with a protection system according to the invention. Other natural dangers, for example storms, snow, mudslides or avalanches, can also be prevented with a

The protection system according to the invention can prevent this.

A protection system according to the invention can also be used in property protection to erect barricades that prevent unwanted entry of vehicles and/or people into areas or buildings to be protected. A use of a protection system according to the invention to form retention basins can also be provided. For example, a protection system around a facility, such as a power plant or an industrial plant, can prevent the escape of potentially dangerous substances by forming retention basins in the event of an accident or defect. The use of such retention basins in

A flood protection system may be provided for.

In all embodiments, it can be provided that a protective system according to the invention comprises parts made of a hardenable casting compound, in particular concrete. In particular, it can be provided that a foundation part and/or a protective wall element is made of a hardenable casting compound, in particular concrete or reinforced concrete. If necessary, it can also be provided that a

Seal is cast into a protective wall element.

Further features of the invention emerge from the patent claims, the

embodiments and the following figures.

The invention will now be explained in more detail using exemplary embodiments

explained. They show:

Fig. 1a - 1c schematic sectional views of a first embodiment of a protection system according to the invention in different positions;

Figs. 2a - 2f are schematic sectional views of a second embodiment of a protection system according to the invention in different positions;

Fig. 3a — 3c schematic sectional views of a third embodiment of a

inventive protection system in different positions.

Fig. 1a - 1c show schematic sectional views of a first embodiment of a protection system according to the invention in different positions. In this embodiment, the protective wall element 2 is pivotally connected to the foundation part 1 via a hinge arrangement 3. The hinge arrangement 3 comprises a fitting 4, which in the inactive position according to Fig. 1a is partially arranged in a recess 6 of the protective wall element. The hinge arrangement also comprises two joints 5a, 5b, which are attached to the recess 6 on the protective wall 2 and two joints 5c, 5d, which are attached to the fitting 4. In this embodiment, pairs of joints 5a, 5c and 5b, 5d are connected to one another via leaf springs. A hinge arrangement 3 designed in this way functions like a cup hinge, with the hinge cup being guided through the recess 6.

is formed.

This design of the hinge arrangement 3 makes the structure of the protection system particularly compact and also provides the protective wall with a movement sequence as shown in Fig. 1b during the folding process, which ensures that the protective wall element 2 is in contact with its foot area 8 in the inactive position as shown in Fig. 1a and in the active position as shown in Fig. 1c with the receiving area 7 of the foundation part 1. In the inactive position, a gap between the foundation part 1 and the protective wall element 2 is essentially avoided. In the active position, however,

Position a gap between foundation part 1 and protective wall element 2.

Figs. 2a - 2f show schematic sectional views of a second embodiment of a protection system according to the invention in different positions. Figs. 2b, 2c, 2d show schematic sectional views of an adjustable hinge arrangement

the second embodiment of a protection system according to the invention.

In this embodiment, the protective wall element 2 is pivotally connected to the foundation part 1 via a hinge arrangement 3. The hinge arrangement 3 comprises a fitting 4, which in the inactive position according to Fig. 1a is partially arranged in a recess 6. The fitting 4 is in this embodiment made up of several parts in order to allow mobility of the mounting of the

protective wall element 2 relative to the foundation part 1.

This mobility is achieved by the fitting 4 having a foundation fitting 12 which is connected to the foundation part 1 and a hinge fitting 13 which is movably attached to the

Foundation fitting 12 is attached.

In Fig. 2b, the foundation fitting 12 is shown by means of a section through the plane A-A in Fig. 2a. According to Fig. 2b, the foundation fitting 12 has slots for

Adjustability in a first direction.

Fig. 2c shows the hinge fitting 13 and the foundation fitting 12 based on a section through the plane B-B of Fig. 2a. A section along the plane C-C of Fig. 2c gives a representation of the hinge fitting 13 as in Fig. 2d. According to Fig. 2d, the hinge fitting 13 has elongated holes for adjustment in a second direction orthogonal to the first direction. Such elongated holes in the foundation fitting 12 and in the hinge fitting 13 allow the fitting or the hinge arrangement to be adjusted in two directions. Furthermore, the hinge fitting 13 is also adjustable in height relative to the foundation part. By connecting the foundation fitting 12 and the hinge fitting 13 by means of threaded rods, the fitting or the hinge arrangement can be adjusted.

Hinge arrangement in a third direction.

Furthermore, the hinge arrangement comprises two joints 5a, 5b, which are mounted in the recess 6 on the protective wall 2 and two joints 5c, 5d, which are mounted on the fitting 4. In this embodiment, pairs of joints 5a, 5c and 5b, 5d are

Leaf springs connected to each other.

A hinge arrangement 3 designed in this way functions as a cup hinge, with the recess 6 forming the hinge cup. This design of the hinge arrangement 3 makes the structure of the protective system particularly compact and also provides the protective wall element 2 with a movement sequence as shown in Fig. 2e during the folding process, which ensures that the protective wall element 2 is in contact with the receiving area 7 of the foundation part 1 with its foot area 8 in the inactive position as shown in Fig. 2a and in the active position as shown in Fig. 2f.

In this embodiment, in the foot area 8 and in the adjacent lower

A seal 10 is attached to part 9 of the rear side of the protective wall element 2.

Fig. 3a - 3c show schematic sectional views of a third embodiment of a protection system according to the invention in different positions. In this embodiment, the protective wall element 2 is pivotally connected to the foundation part 1 via a hinge arrangement 3. The hinge arrangement 3 comprises a fitting 4, which in the inactive position according to Fig. 3a is partially in a

Recess 6 is arranged.

In this embodiment, the fitting 4 is again made up of several parts and enables the protective wall element 2 to be movable relative to the foundation part 1. This mobility is achieved by the fitting 4 comprising a foundation fitting 12 which is connected to the foundation part 1 and a hinge fitting 13 which is movably attached to the foundation fitting 12 via threaded rods. The structure, the function and the

The adjustability of the fitting 4 is analogous to that in Figs. 2a-2f.

Furthermore, the hinge arrangement comprises two joints 5a, 5b, which are mounted in the recess 6 on the protective wall 2 and two joints 5c, 5d, which are mounted on the fitting 4. In this embodiment, pairs of joints 5a, 5c and 5b, 5d are

Leaf springs connected to each other.

A hinge arrangement 3 designed in this way functions as a cup hinge, with the recess 6 forming the hinge cup. This design of the hinge arrangement 3 makes the structure of the protective system particularly compact and also provides the protective wall with a movement sequence as shown in Fig. 3b during the folding process, which ensures that the protective wall element 2 is in contact with the receiving area 7 of the foundation part 1 with its foot area 8 in the inactive position as shown in Fig. 3a and in the active position as shown in Fig. 3c.

In this embodiment, a projection 11 projects over the receiving area 7. This projection 11 holds the protective wall element 2 in its inactive position according to Fig. 3a in the receiving area. In the active position according to Fig. 3c, the projection 11 is in contact with the top of the protective wall element 2 and thus closes a cavity in the

Recording area 7.

In this embodiment, a seal 10 is attached to the foot area 8 and the adjacent lower part area 9 of the rear of the protective wall element 2. This positioning of the seal 10 in combination with the movement sequence specified by the hinge arrangement 3 means that the seal 10 can always be connected to the protective wall element 2 and can remain on the protective wall element 2 in particular in the inactive position. In addition, such an arrangement enables the protective wall element 2 to be set up without attaching seals 10.

or having to reposition.

Furthermore, the embodiment has a support beam 14 in the form of a diagonal support, which is connected in an articulated manner to the foundation part 1 and the protective wall element 2. In this embodiment, the support beam 14 is designed as a telescopic support. Such a telescopic support extends automatically when the protective wall element 2 is set up according to Fig. 3b. The support beam 14 is stowed in the inactive position according to Fig. 3a in a space-saving manner and stabilizes and supports the

Protective wall element 2 in its active position according to Fig. 3c.

The invention is not limited to the present embodiments, but encompasses all protection systems within the scope of the following patent claims. In particular, the invention is not limited to designs in which a receiving area is provided in the foundation part, which serves as a contact zone for the protective wall element. The contact zone can also be shaped differently, for example as a flat surface. The invention is also not limited to designs with adjustable hinge arrangements. The invention is also not limited to protection systems with parts made of a hardenable casting compound,

especially concrete.

List of reference symbols

1 foundation part

2 Protective wall element 3 Hinge arrangement 4 Fitting

5a, 5b, 5c, 56d joint

6 Recess

7 Recording area

8 Foot area

9 Subsection

10 Seal

11 Advance

12 Foundation fitting 13 Hinge fitting 14 Support beam

Claims (1)

Patent claims 1. Protection system comprising at least one foundation part (1) and at least one protective wall element (2) pivotably arranged thereon via a hinge arrangement (3), wherein the protective wall element (2) can be pivoted from an inactive position, in particular a lying position, into an active position, in particular an erected position, characterized in that the hinge arrangement (3) is designed such that the protective wall element (2) in the inactive position can be pivoted essentially without interruption, preferably in Essentially flush with the foundation part (1). 2. Protection system according to claim 1, characterized in that the hinge arrangement (3) is designed as a multi-joint hinge, in particular as multi-joint cup hinge. 3. Protection system according to claim 2, characterized in that the hinge arrangement (3) is designed as a cup hinge with four joints (5a, 5b, 5c, 5d), wherein two first joints (5a, 5b) are arranged on the protective wall element (2) and two second joints (5c, 5d) are arranged on the foundation part (1) or on a fitting (4) connected to the foundation part (1), and wherein the joints are elastically actuated via spring elements, in particular leaf springs. are connected. 4. Protection system according to claim 3, characterized in that the fitting (4) in the inactive position is at least partially in a recess (6) of the protective wall element (2). 5. Protection system according to one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the foundation part (1) has a recessed receiving area (7) for the positive reception of a front-side foot area (8) of the protective wall element (2) in the inactive position. 11. 17 — 62609/AG/Joachim Petz, Tschofenigweg 4/1/4, 4030 Linz (AT) Protection system according to one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that the protection system has a seal (10) which is arranged at least partially between that region of the protective wall element (2) which is in contact with the foundation part (1) in the active position and/or in the inactive position, and the foundation part (1). Protection system according to claim 6, characterized in that the seal (10) extends over the front foot area (8) and an adjoining lower portion (9) of the rear side of the protective wall element (2). Protection system according to claim 6 or 7, characterized in that the seal (10) is a detachable or non-detachable part of the protection system, wherein the seal (10) is preferably cast into the protective wall element (2) and/or into the foundation part (1) or is embedded in the protective wall element (2) and/or into the foundation part (1) is inserted. Protection system according to one of claims 5 to 8, characterized in that the foundation part (1) in the receiving area (7) has a projection (11), in particular a separately manufactured projection (11), which is particularly preferably detachably connected to the foundation part (1), which in the active position rests against the protective wall element (2) so that cavities between the foundation part (1) and the protective wall element (2) are closed. Protection system according to one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that the protective wall element (2) is displaceable in the active position such that a cavity between the foundation part (1) and the protective wall element (2) can be increased, reduced or substantially avoided. Protection system according to claim 10, characterized in that the fitting (4) has a foundation fitting (12) fastened to the foundation part (1) and a hinge fitting (13) movably arranged on the foundation fitting (12), wherein the hinge fitting (13) can be moved at least in one direction, preferably in two directions and particularly preferably in three directions is movable with respect to the foundation fitting (12). 13. 14. 15. 18 — 62609/AG/Joachim Petz, Tschofenigweg 4/1/4, 4030 Linz (AT) Protection system according to claim 11, characterized in that the hinge fitting (13) is displaceable relative to the foundation fitting (12) in such a way that an adjustment of the position of the foot area (8) of the protective wall element (2) in the receiving area (7) is possible, in particular that a precisely fitting, in particular essentially uninterrupted connection between the foundation part (1) and the protective wall element (2). Protection system according to one of claims 1 to 12, characterized in that a support beam (12) is provided, which extends in particular obliquely to the foundation part (1) and secures the protective wall element (2) in its active position, wherein the support beam (12) is designed in particular as a telescopic support beam and is preferably articulated to the foundation part (1) and the Protective wall element (2). Protection system according to one of claims 1 to 13, characterized in that several protective wall elements (2) are lined up and form a continuous protective wall, wherein the protective wall elements (2) each have a seal (10) on at least one side wall, so that preferably a form-fitting overlapping is formed. Use of a protection system according to one of claims 1 to 14 as Flood protection, building protection, property protection or to form a retention basin.