DE4431104A1 - Revolving hatch or door - Google Patents

Abstract

This invention relates to a rotary drum hatch 7 for controlling access selectively to a vault 13 or to the interior of a driving cab 12 of a vehicle 1. The hatch comprises a cylindrical drum member 9 having an opening 10 and which drum is rotatable within a framework 8 which includes an external access part, a vault entry part and a driving cab entry part, a drive means for rotating the drum within the framework to position the drum in: a first position to allow an operator to enter or leave the vehicle; or in a second position to enter or leave the vault; or in a third position to enter or leave the driving cab. A message receptor means 31 receives data about the operator. A data base means 29a accepts the operator data and compares it with prerecorded data to allow or deny access to the vault or the vehicle cab. An additional control means 30a, 30b enables the operator to control the position of the drum member so to enter the driving cab or the vault. <IMAGE>

Description

The invention relates to a rotary drum hatch or door and finds preferably, but not exclusively, users with appropriate hatches and doors in cash or Gold bar transport vehicles as well as in buildings.

It is known to be cash, banknotes, documents or others Valuables from one place to another by means of a load car or other vehicle, such trucks raiding criminals are exposed. Corresponding vehicles are in the GB-PS 1499634, GB-PS 1501166, GB-PS 1501167 and GB-PS 1501168. In EP 0249421 A1 is a rotating drum with an opening ben, the drum being movable in a frame, whereby an operator passes the drum through an entrance and can enter through the opening and turn the drum to create an entrance to a hold. The EP 0158577 A1 shows a device for controlling the Access in particular to security rooms in banks,  the device having a weight selection basis to to control a customer's access to the security room ern.

GB-A-1499062 also describes a security vehicle, like it used to transport money and other valuables one place to another is used and the one by one vertical axis rotating drum in a security room has to an opening in the vehicle wall close so that a person from inside the safe room can enter the drum if it is is in a certain rotational position, and then after rotating the drum to align with the Open the opening of the vehicle wall through the opening can.

The invention has for its object to improve to create the security transfer hatch.

Another object of the invention is to provide a improved security hatch or door especially for To create vehicles with an authorized operator from outside the vehicle in a safe manner can enter a hold of the vehicle, however prevent access by unauthorized personnel or that alternatively enables the operator to to enter the driver's cabin of the vehicle.

Another object of the invention is to provide a improved, mountable on a vehicle chassis To create a security transfer hatch or structure -Door owns.  

Another object of the invention is to provide a To create security transfer hatches or doors, on a variety of different vehicle Chassis can be mounted so that the construction is a has a longer lifespan and for example three Vehicle chassis can survive.

According to the invention, a rotary drum hatch or door Controlling access to a cargo hold a cylindrical one Drum part that has an opening and in one Frame is rotatable, the one access section and one Has entrance section to the cargo space, and a drive device for rotating the cylindrical Drum part in the frame to the drum part in a first position in which a passage for one Operator through the opening of the drum part and through a portion of the frame is formed, and in one second position to position in a passage through the opening and into the hold, a message receiving device relating to data Lich receives a feature of an operator, and one Database or data storage device are provided, which accept the operator characteristic data and this data with already stored in the database device Can compare data with the drive device can be initiated to gain access to the hold enable if it concerns the characteristics of the operator data correspond to the stored data.

The revolving hatch or door preferably has a use access to the interior of the vehicle Cabin on and includes the message receiving device an additional control device to the operator  To allow decision whether he the cabin or the Wants to enter the hold.

A security transfer hatch or door according to the Erfin tion is exemplified below with reference to the accompanying drawings explained. Show it

Fig. 1 is a partially cutaway plan view embodying the invention on a vehicle,

Fig. 2 is a side view of the vehicle;

Fig. 3 is a rear view of the vehicle;

Fig. 4 is a view of the cylindrical mel Trom and the frame of the vehicle,

Fig. 5 is a diagrammatic representation of various operating positions of the hatch or door and

Fig. 6 is a circuit diagram.

In Figs. 1 to 3, a vehicle body 1 is shown which can be used for example with a Mercedes, Leyland / DAF, IVECO, Ford or Renault chassis. Such a vehicle can take a payload of 2000 kg, has a 6.5 l diesel engine with a four-speed synchro transmission, power steering, air conditioning, ABS braking system and a 12 or 24 V battery system. In addition to the usual vehicle chassis 1 a, an armored and secured door 2 and an armored cladding 3 as well as a windshield 4 and a side window 5 made of G1 standard glass are shown. The driving tool body 1 is placed on the vehicle chassis in such a way that the body can be removed from the chassis and mounted on another chassis. In this way it is possible to significantly extend the life of the body on various chassis. A vehicle access housing is disposed on the vehicle body to allow access to the interior of the body or vehicle from outside the vehicle. A lock in the manner of a rotary drum access hatch or door 7 (hereinafter referred to as rotary drum hatch) is provided on the structure 1 and comprises an armored cylindrical drum 9 and an armored support frame 8 which carries the drum. The cylindrical drum 9 has an opening 10 through which an authorized operator can pass, the opening 10 being arranged in the cylindrical drum 9 so that it is covered in the closed position of the drum, so that no access to the or out of the cylinder is possible. This position is shown as position A in Fig. 5 Darge. The opening 10 can also be arranged in the input opening position (see position B in FIG. 5), in which the opening 10 is aligned with a door of the frame of the rotary drum access hatch 7 . In addition, the opening may be positioned (see position C in FIG. 5) so that it is aligned with the frame towards the interior of the cab 11 , which allows access to the driver's cab 12 of the vehicle, or it may be in the cargo hold opening position be arranged (see. Position D in Fig. 5), in which it is aligned with the interior of the loading space 13 of the vehicle, so that access to the vehicle loading space is possible. The interior of the cargo hold 13 also contains a rotatable transfer hatch 14 , via which an authorized operator can transfer cash, documents or valuables into or out of the vehicle if necessary. The vehicle hold has a reinforced window 15 and a ventilation heating unit for ventilation, lighting and heating purposes. A reinforcement is provided for each of the rotatable transfer hatch 14 and the ventilation, lighting and heating units.

In FIG. 4 the cylindrical drum 9 is shown, which is mounted in the frame 8 and each central to its base and top shafts 16, 17 has. The upper shaft 17 extends from the cylindrical drum 9 through a shaft bearing 18 up to a pulley 19 and an electrical connector 20 which will be described later. A perforated or cam plate 21 is also supported on the shaft and a spring loaded solenoid position lock 22 cooperates with the cam plate to securely lock the cylindrical drum in a position in which the opening 10 is aligned with a corresponding passage.

The pulley 19 is drivingly verbun via an endless belt 23 with a drive pulley 24 which is driven by a switchable drive motor 25 .

On the lower shaft 16 , a bevel gear 26 is mounted, which is in engagement with a further bevel gear 27 , which is arranged at the end of a flexible Bowden cable of a device for manual drum actuation, which is arranged behind a fuse cover 28 and is hidden. In this way, the drum can be rotated manually, should it be necessary, for example due to a battery failure or an electrical fault. The cover 28 hides a lever which is connected to the shaft 16 so that the shaft 16 can be raised with the solenoid lock 22 and is released from the cam plate 21 . When the lever is actuated, the bevel gear 27 engages with the bevel gear 26 so that the drum can be rotated as desired.

A housing 29 , which contains a radio and a battery together with a data storage device with electronic circuits 29 a, is arranged on the rear of the driver cabin 12 . The data memory 29 a can contain data information about the authorized operator, for example his PIN (personal identification number) and his weight.

A message receiving device 30 a, 30 b, which has an identity card receiver or reader, and a PIN number keypad 30 are on the right side of the access door 7 to the rotating drum (see FIG. 2) and arranged by a Flap covered. The keypad 30 also includes a visual display unit to convey operating instructions to the authorized operator. In addition, a "cabin" button 30 a and a "hold" button 30 b are provided near the access door 7 , which must be pressed by the operator when entering the vehicle to determine whether he / she desires the driver's cab or to enter the hold. Furthermore, an "exit" button 30 c is provided, which must be actuated by the operator if he wishes to leave the vehicle.

When the cylindrical drum is in position A, an access control panel 31 is visible and accessible to an operator in drum 9 . This control field also has a card receiver or decoder, for example for plastic cards with a magnetic stripe on which data can be stored, a PIN number keypad and a visual display unit. Further control panels of FIG. 33 are arranged in the vehicle cabin 12 and the loading space 13 and can be actuated by an authorized operator in order to enable him / her to leave the vehicle.

A weight-sensitive bottom 32 is on the base part of the cylindrical drum is rotatable together with this and connected to a weighing mechanism 33 c, which is connected in an electrical circuit to the data storage device, so that data about the weight of the authorized operator can be supplied to the data storage device.

Since the bottom rotates with the drum 9 , it is necessary to provide the rotatable electrical connection 20 in order to maintain the electrical connection between the electrical circuit of the weighing mechanism and the data storage device.

In Fig. 6, which is a circuit diagram, the data memory 29 a with a connection to each of the message receiving devices 30 , 31 , 33 a, 33 b, 33 c and to the "cabin" button 30 a and the " Load "button 30 b Darge represents. In addition, there is a connection to the data storage 29 a of the button 30 c, which is actuated when the operator wishes to leave the cabin or the hold.

The message receiving device 30 comprises a keyboard field, an identity card receiver or reader and an associated visual display unit, so that a message with details of a feature, for example the PIN number or the weight of the operator, is passed to the data store when the operator inserts his identity card into the identity card receiver or reader. The buttons 30 a (cabin) and 30 b (cargo space) are also connected to the message receiving device, the buttons being selected by the operator when deciding whether to enter the cabin or the cargo space.

The access control panel 31 is another of the message receiving devices and is located near the cylindrical drum so that it is accessible to the operator through the opening 10 and enables him to complete the access granting process. The fields 33 c and 33 b are also connected to the data memory in order to enable the vehicle to be left.

The weight-sensitive floor 32 is connected to a Wägungsme mechanism 33 c to generate an electrical signal that corresponds to the weight of the operator standing on the floor 32 . This weighing mechanism is connected to the data memory 29 a via the rotatable electrical connection 20 which is connected to the drum 9 , so that the electrical connection is ensured regardless of the rotation of the drum 9 .

The data memory 29 a is connected to the electric drive motor to control the movement of the drum so that it is rotated such that the opening in the drum is aligned with the passage and thus access is made possible.

Although the invention uses a PIN number and a weight measuring system for determining the feature an operator has been described, others can Devices for determining other features, for example the signature or handwriting of an operator ners, can be used. Other configurations, at for example, roof hatches, rear loading doors, inner ones Heaters or other internals can vary depending on the customer wish to be added.

For operation:

• 1. An authorized operator approaches the vehicle while the drum 9 is usually in the closed position A. To get into the vehicle, the operator opens the flap to the card reader and the keypad 30 near the access door 7 . Then he inserts his identity card into the receiver and enters his PIN number on the keyboard on the visual display unit, whereupon the information is led to the data memory.
• 2. If the information entered with the information already in the Data storage of the vehicle stored information the drum turns into the Position B and the operator enters the drum. To the drum rotates for a predetermined period of time to position A under the control of the data memory back.  
• 3. In position A, the operator sees the access control panel 31 on the wall of the frame 8 through the opening in the drum 9 . He then reinserted his identity card and entered his PIN number. At this time, however, the mechanism checks the weight of the operator, the means sensitive to the weight bottom 32, on which it stands, is read and is transmitted to the data memory 29 a.
• 4. If the weight information matches the data storage status, the visual display unit asks for its access request. This can be either access to the cabin 12 or the loading space 13 . The operator presses the desired ("cabin" or "loading space") button 30 a or 30 b. When he chooses the car, the drum is immediately turned to position c. However, if the operator chooses the load space for which a higher security rating is required, the system first checks its storage again and, if the check is satisfactory, the drum is rotated so that the opening 10 is aligned with the load space entrance (position D).
• 5. After a predetermined break in which the operator can enter the cabin or the hold, returns the Return the drum to position A.
• 6. In order to get out of either the cabin 12 or the cargo hold 13 , the operator inserts his identity card and enters his PIN number into one of the units located in the cab and the cargo hold. When in the drum, he presses the exit button on the side of the drum. This again checks the weight of the operator against the data memory 29 a and - if satisfactory - the drum returns to its entry position B in the counterclockwise direction. If the operator's weight does not match, the drum will not move and a warning will be issued.
• 7. After the operator leaves drum 9 , the unit returns to its closed position A.

Claims (10)

1. rotary drum hatch ( 7 ) for controlling access to a loading space ( 13 ) or the interior of a driver's cab ( 12 ) of a vehicle, with
a cylindrical drum part ( 9 ) which has an opening ( 10 ) and is rotatable in a frame ( 8 ) which has an access section, an input section to the loading space ( 13 ) and an input section to the driver's cab ( 12 ), and
a drive device ( 25 ) for rotating the cylindrical drum part in the frame, around the drum part ( 9 ) either in a first position ( FIG. 5B), in which a passage for an operator through the opening ( 10 ) of the drum part and through an access portion of the frame is formed, or to position in a second position ( Fig. 5D) in which a passage is formed through the opening ( 10 ) and into the loading space ( 13 ),
characterized in that a third position ( Fig. 5C) of the drum part is provided to enable an operator to get through the opening ( 10 ) and into the driver's cab ( 12 ) of the vehicle, and also that a message receiving device ( 31 , 32 ), which receives data relating to a feature of an operator, and a data storage device ( 29 a) is provided which accepts the operator feature data and can compare this data with data already stored in the database device, wherein the drive device can be initiated in order to to allow access to the hold or the driver's cabin if the data relating to the characteristics of the operator correspond to the stored data, and
that an additional control device ( 30 a, 30 b, 29 a) is provided to enable the operator to control the position of the drum part so that he can enter the driver's cab or the loading space. 2. Rotary drum hatch according to claim 1, characterized in that the additional control device has a selection device ( 30 a, 30 b) which is arranged within the cylindrical drum part. 3. Rotary drum hatch according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that a further selection device ( 33 b, 30 c) is arranged in the loading space and the driver's cab and is connected to the control device so that it can be actuated by the operator to him the Allow to leave the hold or the driver's cabin. 4. rotary drum hatch according to one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the operator features da relate to the weight of the operator and  that the weight of the operator in the data store device is stored. 5. Rotary drum hatch according to claim 4, characterized in that the drum part has a weight-sensitive bottom ( 32 ) which is connected to the receiving mechanism cooperating with an electrical circuit in the data memory. 6. Rotary drum hatch according to one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that the loading space additionally has a rotary transfer hatch ( 14 ) for the transfer of money into or out of the vehicle. 7. Rotary drum hatch according to one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that the cylindrical drum part on its base and its top has central shafts ( 16 , 17 ), with a drive connection ( 23 , 24 ) to an electric drive motor ( 25 ) runs through the upper drum shaft. 8. Rotary drum hatch according to one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that the Datenspeicherervor direction ( 29 a) has a keypad ( 30 ), an identity card receiver or reader and an assigned visual display unit. 9. Rotary drum hatch according to one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that the hatch or door is fitted into an armored structure which can be placed on a vehicle chassis ( 1 a) or removed from it. 10. Rotary drum hatch according to one of claims 2 to 9, characterized in that the last Wahleinrich device ( 31 ) for entering the hold or the cabin can only be actuated when the drum part is in a closed position without access to the hold, the cabin or the input / output access sections.