EP0826922A2 - Slidable lamp support - Google Patents

Abstract

The route-light (5) is provided with light sources (9), flexible and variably settable or adjustable as well as being capable of ON and OFF switching. The system is designed and built with circuit components and power sources connectable or couplable using force or form locking. Ladders are provided, also climb protected rail (2) and a follower (6) with climb protection and a snap hook (7) for personal safety and the runner of the travelling light (5) is provided with guide slides (10) or slide pieces.

Description

Light runner for telecommunication, radio masts or towers or Masts for other purposes according to the generic term of Claim 1.

Telecommunication towers are known which act as antenna carriers for directional radio equipment and for radiation terrestrial television programs and radio signals of all kinds to serve. Climbing paths are built into these antenna carriers, which enable the masts to be climbed safely. Such masts or towers are both in Steel mesh construction, centrifugal concrete construction as also in glass fiber reinforced plastic cylinder construction known.

To ensure a very high availability of the provided Ensuring transmission paths are, for example, at terrestrial radio equipment the antennas on top of the Box mounted and the associated technical electrical and electronic parts such as receiving and Transmitter electronics are in a company building housed. In the past few years, however, one has due to developments in the field of electronic Components many directional radios in so-called Weatherproof housings, which immediately attached the antenna is mounted on the telecommunication towers.

Daylight switch-off times for the maintenance of these systems are difficult to get from the consumer and in the event of disturbances in these transmission paths, it is more immediate Action required, otherwise very expensive Downtime would arise. A malfunction of the Operators must therefore immediately at every day and Can take place at night. For this purpose are in this Antenna support built in ascending routes, which is a safe Climb up through the maintenance or repair personnel enable. These ascents in the form of ladder-like Orders must meet high security standards and are generally known. For example, in one Brochure from Söll GmbH, Industrieschmiede, Seligenweg 10, Hof, the Söll climbing protection technology with application examples described. From this prospectus is one To see the fixed ladder, which has a guide rail, in which a follower is arranged for personal security is by an end stop at the bottom and an end stop at the top is secured against unintentional sliding out. After this Introducing the follower for personal security these when climbing or descending the mast or pushed up or down by the climber. The in other words, the follower for Personal security slides in the respective guide rail connected to the safety harness by a carabiner the rising person up or down. in case of an Accident blocks the idler in the guide rail and this stops the falling person.

A safe ascent of antenna carriers or masts in the dark, good lighting is required Ascent. However, the previous systems meet this task is very inadequate. Are currently known either a helmet lamp and a flashlight with you or a floodlight system installed specially for this must be and is very expensive. Even with one Floodlight systems often result in strange Shadows that can also lead to accidents. The helmet lamp described functions as a light runner, has the disadvantage, however, that with only one corresponding head movement to a certain point can always be aimed precisely and other parts only insufficiently illuminated.

The invention is therefore based on the object Light runner for illuminating climbing paths Telecommunication towers, masts as antenna carriers or the like or for masts of other purposes, such as cable cars and the like to create a sufficient automatic Illumination while climbing or climbing everyone desired points, paths or areas or objects ensures that safe with the rising person follows without needing the hands that adjustable light cones, lighting ranges or Luminosity, which also ensures that there is still a lighting system if one System should fail and also the Rescuing an accident victim in the dark without any problems enables.

In addition, an object of the invention is that Equip the light runner so that it is flexible Adapter system to all existing different systems of the used ladders can be adapted immediately without modification should.

The solution according to the invention is characteristic of Characterized claim 1. Another solution to the Task is in the characterizing part of claim 2 characterized.

Further features of the invention or embodiments of the Invention are in the characterizing part of claims 3 to 10 described.

• eine ausreichende Beleuchtung während des Kletterns auf dem gesamten Steigeweg;
• die Beleuchtungseinrichtung ist gegen Herunterfallen gesichert;
• die Beleuchtung läuft automatisch mit, ohne daß dafür die Hände benötigt werden;
• der Lichtkegel ist variabel in Richtung, Leuchtweite und Leuchtstärke verstellbar;
• die Beleuchtungseinrichtung ist mindestens doppelt vorhanden, so daß beim Ausfall eines Systems immer noch die Funktionsfähigkeit gewährleistet ist und
• das System ist an allen bisher verwendeten und in Zukunft verwendeten Steigleitern bzw. Steigeschutzschienen durch entsprechend angeordnete Adapter anwendbar. Darüberhinaus stellt der Lichtläufer sicher, daß auch bei einem Unfall in der Dunkelheit die Beleuchtung bei der Bergung eines Verunfallten ohne weitere Maßnahmen aufrechterhalten werden kann.

The fact that the light runner is placed directly on the follower for personal security in the guide or safety rail, it is automatically moved synchronously with the person climbing when climbing. During the ascent, for example, a lamp is pointed at the feet of the ascending person in such a way that the carabiner hook of the follower can also be observed for personal security purposes. A second lamp, for example, is bent upwards to illuminate the work area of the hands and the continuing climb. The light runner is also protected against falling because it is held by the end locks and locking devices of the follower for personal security. Of course, it is also possible to arrange several luminous elements of the most varied types on the light runner or in the housing of the light runner. The fact that the light runner created in this way remains in the climbing protection rail when the climbing person has reached the top of the mast means that the path to be followed can now be illuminated, for example on the platform, and the object to be examined with another lamp. In addition, the light runner can also be connected to the follower of the personal security system using a short mountain rope, so that it does not fall off when changing to another ascent. However, the light runner can equally well be provided with a holding magnet on the lower part, for example to remove it from the climbing protection rail and position it on the steel platform. The light guide can not only be guided via guide grooves in the climbing protection rails, but also via rollers made of polyamide, for example. Through these measures, the light runner described here for illuminating climbing paths on masts and telecommunication towers fulfills all of the requirements already described, namely

• adequate lighting throughout the climb as you climb;
• the lighting device is secured against falling;
• the lighting runs automatically without the need for hands;
• the light cone can be variably adjusted in direction, light range and luminosity;
• the lighting device is present at least twice, so that the functionality is still guaranteed in the event of a system failure and
• the system can be used on all ladders or climbing protection rails used up to now and used in the future by means of appropriately arranged adapters. In addition, the light runner ensures that, even in the event of an accident in the dark, the lighting can be maintained without further measures when an accident victim is salvaged.

Using an exemplary embodiment shown in the figure the invention is explained in more detail. In the Description, in the claims, the summary and in the drawings, those in the list of Terms used and associated reference numerals Reference numerals used.

Fig. 1

eine prinzipielle Darstellung eines automatischen Lichtläufers an einer bekannten Steigeschutzschiene;

Fig. 2

eine Draufsicht auf den Lichtläufer;

Fig. 3

die Draufsicht auf einen Mast und eine Steigeleiter mit Steigeschutzschiene, Mitläufer zur Personensicherung und eingesetztem Lichtläufer und Fig. 4 die Seitenansicht der Anordnung nach Fig. 3.

In the drawing:

Fig. 1

a schematic representation of an automatic light runner on a known climbing protection rail;

Fig. 2

a plan view of the light runner;

Fig. 3

the top view of a mast and a vertical ladder with climbing protection rail, follower for personal security and light guide used and Fig. 4 shows the side view of the arrangement of FIG. 3rd

1 shows part of a climbing protection rail 2, on which the runner 6 with the climbing protection and Safety gear slides. To climb a mast the Fitter before climbing by latching his Carabiners 7 for the safety belt in the climbing protection and Secure the safety gear. The rotor 6 is then by the Fitter automatically when getting on or off unlocks and runs in the climbing protection rail 2. On the runner 6, the light runner 5 is placed around it also move up and down by the fitter can. The guidance of the light runner in the Climbing protection rail 2 takes place on the respective Climbing protection rail adapted glider 10. So that Light runner immediately in place without changes can be used are on its outer surfaces differently shaped slider 10 arranged to the im Fall protection rails on the market are compatible, that means fit without changes on site. Instead of Sliders or pieces 10 can also be used to guide the Light roller 5 rolls made of polyamide or the like be arranged, also to the shape of the leadership of the Adapted climbing protection rails 2 on the market are. The lights or spotlights 9 and 9 ', as here shown to be completely different are with the help a movable or flexible lamp holder 8 with the Housing of the light runner 5 is movable in itself after all Sides and directions connected. Serve for connection here bores 11 of FIG. 2 in the flexible Lamp holder 8 are fitted. The lights or spotlights 9, 9 'are similar to those of mountaineering and caving equipment. They have to be waterproof and very sturdy be carried out, have a rotating reflector, the Light beam focused, an on and off mechanism and especially without it in cold weather further be functional. The lights themselves can with a standard lamp with a lighting range of approx. 30 Meter or a halogen lamp with a luminous range of approximately 100 meters. For some Applications, however, it can also be advantageous or may be necessary to firmly insert one or two spotlights into that Install the housing of the light runner 5 in addition.

2 shows the top view of the light runner 5, which, as already mentioned, is provided with two bores 11, to accommodate the flexible lamp holder 8. Besides, is the housing of the light runner 5 on one side with provided with a screw-on housing cover 12 in order to Example of the batteries inside reach. The bottom of the interior is through the dashed lines 13 marked. The interior of the Light runner 5 can also in addition to the batteries mentioned record the necessary circuits, for example for Monitoring of the batteries are required. On two The sides of the housing of the light runner 5 are shown in FIG. 2 different sliders 10 shown. Similar sliders can also on the other two sides of the housing of the Light runner 5 are attached. From the illustration Fig. 2 is the partially very different design of the sliders that is required to move the Light runner from the start with everyone on the market make the existing fall arrest rails compatible.

Before the function of the light runner is described 3 and 4, the arrangement of the Runner 6 with fall arrest and safety device 7 'and of the light runner 5 located above. To the Cylindrical mast 1 is here, for example Twin ladder 4 with a climbing protection rail 2 shown. The twin ladder 4 or the climbing protection rail 2 are via attachments 3 to the mast 1 connected. 3 as well as in 4 is clearly seen that the Lichtläufer 5 here above the follower 6 with the Climbing protection and catching device 7 'and the one shown here Carabiner 7 is arranged. For certain applications it may also be advantageous to use the light runner 5 below the Arrange follower 6, where he then by a not Coupling shown connected to this non-positively becomes. The carabiner 7 is with the seat belt of the connected to the respective fitter in a known manner. The two lights 9 shown are in FIGS. 3 and 4 lights of the same type and by means of the variable, flexible and adjustable lamp holder 8 with the housing of the light runner 5 connected. As already described, the light runner 5 consists essentially of a Runner part made of plastic with integrated battery box, at least two lamps adjustable in all directions or lights 9, 9 'with headlight range control, Luminosity control and on and off switches. Furthermore can also be at least one, not shown, fixed arranged, adjustable in the light range and intensity Lamp be arranged. As a material for the light runner especially polyamide was used, which is based on aluminum, from which the climbing protection rails 2 normally consist has very good sliding properties. Other materials are equally applicable, however, without it inventive step requires.

The handling of the light runner 5 is now described below described in use. In line with the applicable Rescue plans at the individual radio transmission points must always be at least two, depending on the number of fitters or three light runners 5 for climbing in the dark be carried along. Before starting work, the condition of the battery pack checked and with the on The light path 5 can already be the footpath to the antenna carrier, that is, the mast 1, are illuminated. Now will first the light runner 5 via the entry device in the climbing protection rail 2 of the ladder 4 is introduced. Of the Light runner 5 can after the bottom end stop has overcome, no longer unintentionally from the ladder 4 be removed or detach yourself. After insertion the follower 6 for personal security this and the light runner 5 automatically goes up when climbing pushed. During the climb, for example, one becomes Lamp 9 aimed at the feet of the rising fitter, and in such a way that the carabiner 7 is observed at the same time can be. The second light, for example 9 ', is after curved or directed at the top. It illuminates the Working area of the hands and the continuing climb. Once at the top, the light runner 5 normally remains in the climbing protection rail 2. Now with one Light 9, for example, the path to be followed on the Platform are illuminated and with the second light, for example 9 ', the object to be examined. Of the Light runner 5 is also with a short mountain rope the follower 6 connected to personal security, so that he in the event of a change to another ascent does not fall off. The light runner 5 is thus universal applicable, that means also independent of those on the market different types of fall arrest rails 2. It is also for the illumination of steel platforms advantageous in the bottom of the light runner 5 a install known magnetic base, whereby the light runner 5 becomes even more flexible in its application options.

List of reference numbers

1

mast

2nd

Fall protection rail

3rd

Attachment

4th

Head or twin head

5

Light runner

6

Fellow travelers

7

Carabiner

7 '

Fall protection and fall arrest device

8th

Lamp holder

9.9 '

Light sources, lamps or spotlights

10th

Guide slider or slider

Claims (10)

Light runner for telecommunication, radio masts or towers or for other purposes for the targeted lighting of the ascent path, of certain parts of high towers or masts with ladders and fall protection rails, which are equipped with a follower with fall protection and safety gear for people, characterized in that that the light runner (5) with flexible, variably adjustable or adjustable as well as on and off switchable light sources (9, 9 '), associated circuit components and energy sources are positively and / or non-positively connected to the follower (6) for personal safety and the climbing protection rail ( 2) can be connected or coupled via compatible guide sliders (10). Light runner for the targeted illumination of the climbing path, of certain parts of a mast or tower with ladders and climbing protection rails, which have followers with a climbing protection and catching device for people, characterized in that that the light runner (5) consists of a housing with an interior for energy sources and associated switching components, guide slides (10) being arranged on at least one outside of the housing, which are compatible with a climbing protection rail (2) attached to the mast (1) for a follower ( 6) with climbing protection and catching device (7 ') for people and arranged. Light runner according to one of the claims 1 or 2, characterized in that that the light runner (5) is provided with at least two flexible, variably adjustable lamp holders (8) for light sources (9, 9 ') which are adjustable in light range, luminosity and direction and can be switched on and off separately. Light runner according to one of the claims 1 to 3, characterized in that at least one light source (9 or 9 ') is fixed in the housing of the light runner (5), which can be switched on and off and / or regulated. Light runner according to claim 2, characterized in that on at least four outer sides of the housing of the light runner (5) different guide sliders (10) are arranged, which are designed to be compatible with other types of climbing protection rails (2). Light runner according to one of the claims 4 or 5, characterized in that that the guide slider (10) are made of rollers, in particular plastic rollers. Light runner according to one of the claims 4 to 6, characterized in that that the housing of the light runner (5) is equipped on one side with a screw-on housing cover (12) as access to the interior. Light runner according to one of the claims 1 to 7, characterized in that that the flexible and variably adjustable lamp holder (8) consist of a plastic, steel or rubber hose. Light runner according to one of the claims 1 to 8, characterized in that that the lamp holder (8) are equipped with interchangeably arranged light sources (9 or 9 ') of the same or different types. Light runner according to one of the claims 1 to 9, characterized in that that two or more light runners (5) are coupled to a climbing protection rail (2) or the like, which run synchronously with the (s) (6).

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