DE102007063139A1 - Direction marking system for providing tactile orientation for person in e.g. fire in building, has signal symbols located on carrier tape, where symbols provided in side of carrier tape, which is turned away from tape, are removed - Google Patents

Abstract

The system has a set of signal symbols (2) such as arrows, located on a carrier tape (1), where the symbols provided in a side of the carrier tape, which is turned away from the tape, are removed in a tactile manner. The carrier tape is one-side sticky or self adhesive, and the signal symbols are arranged closely next to each other. Two of the signal symbols are connected with a tactile continuous connecting element. The side of the carrier tape has a protection film (3) that is arranged reversibly at the one-side sticky carrier tape.

Description

signal band for self-adhesive application to surfaces, which on the surface facing away Page directed symbols possesses, which can be felt and so that a direction of movement or a behavior can be detected.

safety-related It's always about the question of how to handle a dangerous situation, z. B. in a fire, people from closed objects, such. B. buildings, Stadiums, tunnels, aircraft, ships or other vehicles as possible fast to emergency or emergency exits leads, to get them out of the danger zone or into the fresh air. For this purpose, at the moment with arrows or sheets with corresponding notes to the next Outlet used on walls, the ceiling or on the floor of the objects are attached. For better Readability, these are illuminated or with noctilucent or treated reflective materials. Sometimes they are also appropriate tapes used with signal colors. Furthermore, barrier tapes are made of plastic or plastic foil known to z. B. in traffic or at construction sites people or traffic to steer.

Besides, they are complete handrails or floor panels known to which tactile elements firmly attached are. Thus, these items are directly with the original equipment laid. An afterthought Attaching the elements, changing the directions due to structural changes or renewal of Elements due to wear or vandalism is not here possible, it always has to be exchanged the complete part.

Alles However, these markings have the disadvantage that they are only optical are to be perceived and z. B. in dense smoke or other sichtbeeinträchtigenden Dangers are difficult to recognize and an orientation to these hardly possible is.

task this invention is a directional or behavioral Marking system, u. a. For Escape routes or exits to develop which is inexpensive and easy to install and thus be quickly retrofitted, especially for existing objects can and additionally sensory Possesses characteristics, and so by keys with the hands, feet and other sensitive parts of the body recorded and used as a guide.

These Task is solved by on a carrier tape which is easy to attach, similar to a known barrier or adhesive tape, directional symbols (hereinafter referred to as "signal symbols") be made by touching or Palpation can be grasped by hand and a direction or a Behavior can be recognized from it.

in this connection you make use of the behavior that makes people worse View while running or crawling your arms ahead to obstacles or to be able to feel objects, to orient themselves on the touched elements and move along can. As long as they reach the signal band and grasp it with their hands, can they recognize a fixed path based on the directional objects and almost feel the signal band and its signal objects along.

The carrier tape Can be made of foil, plastic, sheet metal, paper or cardboard as well as others flexible and easy over longer distances be auszulegenden materials.

The Symbols should stand out clearly from the strength and height, quasi "out of this stand out "with it they can be easily grasped and palpated and even with hasty ones Movements are not hurtful, which ideally plastic, Cardboard or rubber or textile mixtures come into question. Around larger stretches of the Signal band to move quickly, it recommends that Roll up the signal strip on cardboard rolls, as it already does with conventional adhesive or masking tapes the case is. For this purpose, the signal symbols should roll be flexible accordingly and not the band through or rigid Protect protruding symbols from the protective film.

The Signal symbols can Be arrows, arrowheads, triangles or other directional signs which by groping due to a tip or similar pronounced forums a direction in which the person should move, reveal. You can along the band with the tip in one direction or the other (means going right or left) or across the band (means going up or down) or at any angle (means diagonally go up). The signal symbols can be displayed in a certain consistent distance, directly to each other or be arranged continuously connected to a tactile line.

This has the advantage that when a person first touches the tape touches this between two signal symbols, they Follow the continuous line to the next signal symbol can feel and then determine because of the arrowhead, in which direction she should move.

There the signal symbols are already mounted on the carrier tape goes laying the tape pretty fast. The carrier tape may be on the back provided with a corresponding adhesive and a protective strip so that it is almost self-adhesive. Should an escape route open an existing railing or be marked on the ground, it will just be there with you the objects in the desired Direction designed, then the protective strip is slowly removed and the self-adhesive carrier tape on the ground or the railing firmly pressed, what it sticks to this. There are no complicated inputs or Conversion work, as with other signal systems, necessary and also the retrofit is extremely easy.

It is possible, too, the signal band with known fasteners such as liquid adhesive, to attach individual adhesive strips, screws or nails.

In addition to Sensory signal function can on the side facing away from the surface a protective film over the Signal symbols are attached, which protect them from damage protects or even has a signal color for better detection of the signal band. This can bright colors like red, orange or yellow or noctilucent as well as fluorescent or phosphorizing colors. It is also conceivable, the signal symbols with such a signal color too provided and covered with a transparent film so that the signal symbols not only palpable but also visually particularly noticeable are. Even the solid line can with such a signal color be provided and then acts as a continuous light rims, which in particular at corners, the recognition of the continuous course of the tape relieved to an emergency exit or open terrain.

simplified can also be the signal object on the surface-facing side - more or less behind the tape - with be glued to the signal object top so that this is to the surface facing away Page pushed through and even provided with adhesive on the surface-facing side can be, making the construction extremely simple and inexpensive becomes. Here takes over the protective film at the same time the function of the carrier tape.

As "surface facing" is the side of Signal band indicates which direct contact with the surface (z. B. floor), as "surface facing away" the opposite Page touched by a person sensing the signal band.

Of the Scope can also be extended to the above be that on or in the carrier tape Floating chambers are installed, depending on use with air or gases filled so that it can also be used for marking in water or other liquids may be by the direction of the arrows the shortest way out of the water to the shore or from a Becker an industrial plant to the edge of the pool to signal. Especially on beaches are certain areas through such swimming bands and also here can be a dangerous situation due to storms or other environmental influences create panic and disorientation, so that these under these emergency conditions then possibly in the wrong Swim direction.

1 shows a signal band from the perspective of a person standing in front or above, with the signal symbols ( 2 ), which on the carrier tape ( 1 ) are executed as directed to the right filled arrows, take off in the direction of this person. The whole volume is covered with a protective foil ( 3 ) overdrawn. In this case, the information for the sensing persons should be: "go to the right".

2 shows an equal from carrier tape ( 1 ), Signal symbols ( 2 ) and protective film ( 3 ) constructed signal band from the same perspective, in which the signal symbols are aligned obliquely to the laying direction. This can be z. B. used on stair railings to indicate that this staircase leads upwards.

3 and 4 are variations of the first figure, where as signal symbols ( 2 ) here are not completely filled arrows, but only arrowheads or triangles are used.

5 shows a signal band in which the signal symbols ( 2 ) with a likewise palpable continuous connecting line ( 6 ) on the carrier tape ( 6 ) are mounted. This should be the same height as the signal symbols, so that it can be seamlessly touched to the signal symbols.

6 shows the signal band in cross-section and the arrangement of the various components adhesive layer ( 4 ) and protective strips ( 5 ), Carrier tape ( 1 ), Signal symbols ( 2 ) and protective film ( 3 ) one above the other.

In this case, first the signal symbols are glued to the side of the carrier tape facing away from the surface, this is then "self-adhesive" on the surface-facing side with an adhesive and a corresponding protective strip. A protective film is applied over the symbols by gluing, whereby it is to be noted that these on the carrier tape or the signal symbols as closely as possible, which seen from the side, mountains (the coated signal symbols) and valleys (the coated carrier tape) result.

7 shows a simplified signal band in which the signal symbols ( 2 ) without carrier tape on the surface-facing side of the protective film ( 3 ) and - quasi from behind - are pushed through this until its surface-facing side is flat and with an adhesive layer ( 4 ) and protective strips ( 5 ) can be coated. It also creates palpable mountains and valleys between the signal symbols on the side facing away from the surface (as in 6 ) but you save yourself the additional attachment of the protective film as a separate operation.

8th shows a signal band for floating use, in which in the carrier tape ( 1 ) with the signal symbols ( 2 ) and the protective film ( 3 ) additionally floating chambers ( 7 ), which are filled with air or a gas, are incorporated, whereby in liquids a buoyancy is generated and floats the so enforced signal band on the surface of the liquids.

All in all Can this signal band everywhere be used today, where a non-sensory tape to the barrier, Limitation or marking of a route is used.

Of the Scope of the signal symbols is limited not only in directions, but also other movement instructions, which can be represented and felt by symbols, e.g. B. "stooping" or "caution explosion" include. For this purpose, known Representations of traffic signs, warning signs or pictograms be used.

Consequently it is everywhere Usable where people are in unknown surroundings and have to orient themselves quickly in dangerous situations to flee or in environments where there is generally poor visibility and Move persons very carefully with their hands first.

This can size or multi-storey office and residential buildings, Hospital and retirement homes, public Building, Stadiums, museums, department stores, o. a. but also vehicles such as buses, planes or ships and related buildings such as airports, train stations or subway stations. Furthermore, the use in industrial plants, where escape routes accordingly have to be marked possible.

Next the sensory function affects the signal band alone due the more spatial Shape in comparison to previous barriers, voluminous and Due to the novelty effect, it raises a higher awareness than before inserted bands.

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carrier tape

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signal symbol

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protector

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adhesive layer

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protective strip

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connecting element

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flotation chambers

Claims (12)

Marker for tactile orientation, characterized in that on a carrier tape ( 1 ) one or more signal symbols ( 2 ) are arranged, which on at least one surface side facing away from the carrier tape ( 1 ) lift off from this palpable. Marking for tactile orientation according to claim 1, characterized in that the signal symbols ( 2 ) are designed directionally. Marking for tactile orientation according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that the carrier tape ( 1 ) is at least one-sided adhesive, in particular adhesive or self-adhesive. Marking for tactile orientation according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that the signal symbols ( 2 ) are arranged side by side without gaps. Marker for tactile orientation according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that at least two signal symbols ( 2 ) with a tactile continuous connecting element ( 6 ) are interconnected. Marking for tactile orientation according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that at least one side of the carrier tape ( 1 ) a protective film ( 3 ) having. Marking for tactile orientation according to claim 3 and 6, characterized in that the protective film ( 3 ) slightly reversible on the at least one side adhesive backing tape ( 3 ) is arranged. Marking for tactile orientation according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that the Signalym bole ( 2 ) are configured luminescent. Marking for tactile orientation according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that the signal symbols ( 2 ) are configured phosphorescent. Marking for tactile orientation according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that the signal symbols ( 2 ) are designed fluorescent. Marking for tactile orientation according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that the signal symbols ( 2 ) are designed reflective. Marking for tactile orientation according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that the carrier tape ( 2 ) is designed so that it does not set in liquids, especially in water.