EP0455410B1 - Barrière - Google Patents
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- EP0455410B1 EP0455410B1 EP91303699A EP91303699A EP0455410B1 EP 0455410 B1 EP0455410 B1 EP 0455410B1 EP 91303699 A EP91303699 A EP 91303699A EP 91303699 A EP91303699 A EP 91303699A EP 0455410 B1 EP0455410 B1 EP 0455410B1
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- E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
- E04—BUILDING
- E04H—BUILDINGS OR LIKE STRUCTURES FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSES; SWIMMING OR SPLASH BATHS OR POOLS; MASTS; FENCING; TENTS OR CANOPIES, IN GENERAL
- E04H15/00—Tents or canopies, in general
- E04H15/02—Tents combined or specially associated with other devices
- E04H15/10—Heating, lighting or ventilating
- E04H15/14—Ventilating
- E04H15/16—Ventilating of tent roofs
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
- A63C—SKATES; SKIS; ROLLER SKATES; DESIGN OR LAYOUT OF COURTS, RINKS OR THE LIKE
- A63C19/00—Design or layout of playing courts, rinks, bowling greens or areas for water-skiing; Covers therefor
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- E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
- E01—CONSTRUCTION OF ROADS, RAILWAYS, OR BRIDGES
- E01F—ADDITIONAL WORK, SUCH AS EQUIPPING ROADS OR THE CONSTRUCTION OF PLATFORMS, HELICOPTER LANDING STAGES, SIGNS, SNOW FENCES, OR THE LIKE
- E01F13/00—Arrangements for obstructing or restricting traffic, e.g. gates, barricades ; Preventing passage of vehicles of selected category or dimensions
- E01F13/02—Arrangements for obstructing or restricting traffic, e.g. gates, barricades ; Preventing passage of vehicles of selected category or dimensions free-standing; portable, e.g. for guarding open manholes ; Portable signs or signals specially adapted for fitting to portable barriers
- E01F13/022—Pedestrian barriers; Barriers for channelling or controlling crowds
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
- A63C—SKATES; SKIS; ROLLER SKATES; DESIGN OR LAYOUT OF COURTS, RINKS OR THE LIKE
- A63C19/00—Design or layout of playing courts, rinks, bowling greens or areas for water-skiing; Covers therefor
- A63C19/06—Apparatus for setting-out or dividing courts
- A63C19/08—Mechanical means for marking-out
- A63C2019/085—Fences; Nets; Barriers
Definitions
- This invention relates to a barrier, such as is used for crowd control purposes, eg in sports stadia.
- GB 2192218A discloses a collapsible barrier assembly comprising a fixed base member and a barrier unit.
- the base member includes an upright open-ended shaft, and the barrier unit includes a hinged limb which slides telescopically within the shaft. If the barrier unit is lifted so that the hinge clears the top of the shaft, the barrier may be pivoted downwards to a collapsed condition. Since the barrier is lowered manually, this system is only suitable for relatively low barrier assemblies such as handrails.
- barrier posts used for example to prevent improper use of private parking bays, to be pivotally movable from a lowered position in which the post lies horizontally and is received in a recess in the ground, to a raised position, in which the post is vertical. Again, the post is moved manually and hence only relatively short barrier posts are used in this way.
- a barrier comprising a relatively fixed lower section, and an upper section which is movable between relatively raised and lowered positions, the lower section being of sufficient height to act as a simple barrier when the upper section is in its relatively lowered position, whilst with the upper section in its relatively raised position climbing over of the barrier is prevented, and there being provided a fluid operated device by means of which the upper section may be moved between its relatively raised and lowered positions.
- the barrier according to the invention is advantageous inter alia in that it provides effective control of a crowd at, for example, a sports match yet enables spectators to enjoy an unimpeded view.
- the upper section may, for example, be kept in the relatively lowered position and raised only in the event of a disturbance amongst the crowd. Alternatively, the upper section may normally be in its raised position but be lowered in the event of an emergency.
- the upper section is pivotable between its relatively raised and lowered positions.
- the upper section normally occupies its relatively lowered position and means is provided for moving the upper section to its relatively raised position.
- the upper section or a substantial part thereof is made of see-through material, such as a mesh or transparent plate.
- the upper section is inclined to the vertical when in its relatively raised position.
- the upper section is provided with anti-climbing means.
- the anti-climbing means may comprise a portion which is angled relative to the upper section, the angled portion desirably being substantially horizontal when the upper section is in its relatively lowered position.
- the lower section is approximately one metre high, and the lower section and the upper section when in its raised position have a combined height of approximately two metres.
- the upper section is moved between its relatively raised and lowered positions by means of a fluid-operated device (eg an hydraulic ram) which is preferably single-acting.
- a fluid-operated device eg an hydraulic ram
- an area whose perimeter is provided with a plurality of barriers, each barrier being as defined above.
- each barrier when in its relatively lowered position lies inwardly of said area in relation to the respective lower section.
- means for moving the upper sections of the barriers is disposed inwardly of said area in relation to the respective lower sections.
- each run of fencing is composed of a series of barriers 13 arranged in end-to-end relation.
- each barrier 13 comprises a fixed lower section 14 and an upper section 15 which is pivotally connected to the top of the lower section 14.
- a series of hydraulic rams 16 or other fluid-operated devices are provided at intervals along each run of fencing, and can be operated to move the upper sections 15 between lowered and raised positions as depicted in solid and broken lines respectively in Figure 2.
- Each lower section 14 comprises a pair of spaced-apart upright posts 17 which are securely fixed into the ground, eg by concreting.
- a panel 18 extends between the posts 17 and is rigidly secured thereto.
- the panel 18 is preferably of relatively solid construction, but can alternatively be made of a mesh material.
- the posts 17 and panel 18 can be made of any suitable material capable of withstanding heavy loads, such as metal or concrete.
- Each upper section 15 comprises a framework 19 having a pair of arms 20 at its ends respectively, the arms 20 being interconnected by a bar 21 of circular cross-section which extends along the pivot axes of the section 15.
- a panel 22 of see-through material such as a metal mesh (as illustrated) or a fracture-resistant transparent plastics (such as polycarbonate).
- a fish plate 23 connects adjacent sections 15 together so that the sections are raised and lowered in unison.
- each section 15 is preferably provided with an anti-climbing device.
- this device is formed by a portion 24 which is angled relative to the section in a general direction towards the spectator enclosures 11.
- the anti-climbing device may take other forms, such as a series of spikes on the section 15. In some circumstances, however, such as use in football stadia, it may be contrary to regulations for spikes or other anti-climbing devices to be fitted. In these cases the portion 24 may be omitted.
- each section 15 when raised can itself be inclined to the vertical to further resist any attempts at climbing.
- each section 15 In its lowered position, each section 15 is again inclined to the vertical, and the portion 24 is so angled relative to the section 15 that it is generally horizontal and lies against the ground.
- the rams 16 are positioned on the pitch side of the lower sections 14, which is also the case for the hydraulic connections to the rams. This serves to shield these parts from spectators in the enclosures 11, thereby resisting any attempts at vandalism.
- hoardings 25 bearing advertisements and the like can be positioned behind the sections 15 when lowered. These hoardings will normally be visible through the see-through panels 22, and serve an additional purpose of shielding the rams 16 and their connections from possible damage.
- One such hoarding 25 is shown in broken line in Figure 2.
- the arms 20 of the upper sections 15 each terminate in a plate-like element 26 which is welded to the respective end of the bar 21.
- the element 26 is radiused to match the curvature of the bar, and the bars 21 of adjacent sections 15 terminate closely adjacent to the post 17 between the associated lower sections 14.
- the pivotal connections themselves are formed by rods 27 extending between adjacent ends of the bars 21. This construction serves to minimise the chances of items (such as clothing or fingers) becoming trapped as the sections 15 are raised or lowered.
- the rams 16 are preferably single-acting, such that the sections 15 are raised by the pumping of hydraulic fluid into the rams and are lowered under gravity. This ensures a fail-safe condition whereby the section 15 can always be lowered in the event of loss of hydraulic power. Also, the arrangement ensures that lowering of the sections 15 will be arrested in the event of an obstruction being encountered, eg in the event of an object being trapped beneath the lowering sections 15. As can be seen in Figure 5, a piston 28 of each ram 16 is pivotally attached to the arm 20 of one of the sections 15.
- the upper sections 15 throughout the perimeter fencing 12 are normally kept in a lowered position.
- the lower sections 14 act as simple barriers of approximately one metre in height.
- the sections 15 are raised to increase the height of the barriers to approximately two metres and thereby resist attempts of spectators to reach the pitch 10.
- the sections can all be raised in unison throughout the perimeter fencing so that the pitch is totally enclosed: this can have the subsidiary effect of trapping any invaders already on the pitch for subsequent rounding up by police or other authorities.
- the barriers in the relevant run of fencing can be raised while those elsewhere remain lowered. Such raising and lowering of the barriers will normally be controlled from a central command post, for example a police control room.
- the see-through panels 22 in the upper sections 15 do not obstruct the spectators' view of the pitch, and likewise do not obstruct the police's view of the spectator enclosures.
- the barriers are normally lowered and are only raised in the event of a disturbance, the perimeter fencing is relatively non-confrontational and the spectators do not get the impression of being penned in.
- the barriers have been described as being normally lowered and being raised in the event of a disturbance, the invention can also operate with the barriers being normally raised but being lowered in the event of danger to life. Moreover, the barriers have a much more general applicability than to the specific situation described above, and can be used in any location where crowd control is needed, not just at sports stadia.
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Claims (12)
- Barrière comprenant une section inférieure relativement fixe (14) et une section supérieure (15) qui est mobile entre des positions relativement élevée et abaissée, la section inférieure (14) étant de hauteur suffisante pour faire office de simple barrière lorsque la section supérieure (15) se trouve dans sa position relativement abaissée, tandis que, lorsque la section supérieure (15) est dans sa position relativement élevée, l'escalade de la barrière est empêchée, et on procure un dispositif (16) entraîné par fluide, au moyen duquel la section supérieure (15) peut être déplacée entre ses positions relativement élevée et abaissée.
- Barrière selon la revendication 1, dans laquelle la section supérieure (15) pivote entre ses positions relativement élevée et abaissée.
- Barrière selon la revendication 1 ou 2, dans laquelle la section supérieure (15) occupe normalement sa position relativement abaissée, le moyen (16) entraîné par fluide étant utilisé pour déplacer la section supérieure (15) jusqu'à sa position relativement élevée.
- Barrière selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, dans laquelle la section supérieure (15) ou une partie importante de cette dernière est réalisée en une matière transparente telle qu'une plaque en treillis ou transparente.
- Barrière selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, dans laquelle la section supérieure 15 est inclinée par rapport à la verticale lorsqu'elle se trouve dans sa position relativement élevée.
- Barrière selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, dans laquelle la section supérieure (15) est munie d'un moyen (24) empêchant de grimper.
- Barrière selon la revendication 6, dans laquelle le moyen (24) empêchant de grimper comprend une portion qui forme un angle par rapport à la section supérieure (15).
- Barrière selon la revendication 7, dans laquelle la portion (24) qui forme un angle est essentiellement horizontale lorsque la section supérieure (15) se trouve dans sa position relativement abaissée.
- Surface (10) dont le périmètre est équipé de plusieurs barrières (13), chaque barrière (13) étant telle que définie dans l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes.
- Surface selon la revendication 9, dans laquelle la section supérieure de chaque barrière (13), lorsqu'elle se trouve dans sa position relativement abaissée, est orientée vers l'intérieur de ladite surface (10) par rapport à la section inférieure respective (14).
- Surface selon la revendication 9 ou 10, dans laquelle le moyen (16) entraîné par fluide pour déplacer les sections supérieures (15) des barrières (13) est disposé à l'intérieur de ladite surface (10) par rapport aux sections inférieures respectives (14).
- Stade dans lequel la surface de jeu (10) est séparée des tribunes environnantes (11) réservées aux spectateurs par plusieurs barrières (13) selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 8.
Applications Claiming Priority (2)
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GB909010100A GB9010100D0 (en) | 1990-05-04 | 1990-05-04 | Barriers |
GB9010100 | 1990-05-04 |
Publications (3)
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EP0455410A2 EP0455410A2 (fr) | 1991-11-06 |
EP0455410A3 EP0455410A3 (en) | 1992-10-28 |
EP0455410B1 true EP0455410B1 (fr) | 1995-03-01 |
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EP91303699A Expired - Lifetime EP0455410B1 (fr) | 1990-05-04 | 1991-04-24 | Barrière |
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EP (1) | EP0455410B1 (fr) |
DE (1) | DE69107669T2 (fr) |
GB (1) | GB9010100D0 (fr) |
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US5312109A (en) * | 1991-06-21 | 1994-05-17 | Cagle David G | Soccer court |
FR2690936A1 (fr) * | 1992-05-05 | 1993-11-12 | Cloez Gerard | Passerelles mobiles à déverouillage commandé pour évacuation d'urgence du public. |
DE69308956D1 (de) * | 1992-07-10 | 1997-04-24 | Wembley Stadium Ltd | Barriere zum Zurückhalten von Menschenmassen |
ES2130987B1 (es) * | 1997-04-01 | 2000-02-16 | Construccio D Inmobles S A | Mecanismo para la acotacion de terrenos y pistas deportivas. |
BE1016854A3 (nl) * | 2005-11-17 | 2007-08-07 | Rombouts Jan Antoon Lucien | Samenstel van een dranghek en een inrichting en werkwijze voor gebruik van de inrichting. |
GB0920318D0 (en) * | 2009-11-20 | 2010-01-06 | Rogers Fencing Systems Ltd | A barrier assembly |
CN113338195B (zh) * | 2021-06-17 | 2022-10-18 | 海南热带海洋学院 | 一种基于智能大数据旅游管理用记录装置及方法 |
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US4635905A (en) * | 1985-09-25 | 1987-01-13 | Richard Fontana | Racetrack convertible guardrail |
GB2192218A (en) * | 1986-07-04 | 1988-01-06 | Nat Res Dev | Collapsible barrier assembly |
DE3807441A1 (de) * | 1988-03-07 | 1989-09-28 | Thiele Zaunsysteme Gmbh | Zaunelement und daraus gefertigter zaun |
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- 1990-05-04 GB GB909010100A patent/GB9010100D0/en active Pending
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- 1991-04-24 EP EP91303699A patent/EP0455410B1/fr not_active Expired - Lifetime
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DE69107669D1 (de) | 1995-04-06 |
DE69107669T2 (de) | 1995-06-29 |
EP0455410A2 (fr) | 1991-11-06 |
GB9010100D0 (en) | 1990-06-27 |
EP0455410A3 (en) | 1992-10-28 |
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