EP1605413B1 - Access control equipment - Google Patents

Description

The invention relates to a device for controlling the access in a through-lane according to the preamble of claim 1.

Devices of the genus according to the invention are used, for example, to control tickets at ski lifts, in stadiums and the like.

It is such a device with a turnstile known, the turnstile is mounted on metal pipes on the ground. On the turnstile housing in turn a carrier is mounted, which carries a ticket reader. This ticket reader consists of a housing for the required electronic components of a magnetic card reader. Furthermore, an antenna for non-contact smart cards is attached to the turnstile. A disadvantage of this device is that card reader, antenna and turnstile must be connected electrically consuming each other and these connections are very error prone. In case of failure, troubleshooting is difficult and troubleshooting expensive.

The US Pat. No. 6,347,486 B1 discloses a control system for opening a door, which is held in its closed position in the door frame by door blocking.

The EP 1 288 430 A deals with a drive and locking system, in particular for a locking element of a personal lock.

The NL 1 021 977 C2 deals with a device for attaching components next to an access door.

The WO 94/25939 A deals with a shielding element and a singulator with a shielding element for non-contact throughput control.

The US Pat. No. 6,617,960 B1 deals with an access control device and an access point.

The object of the invention is therefore to provide a device for controlling the access in a continuous track of the type mentioned, with which the mentioned disadvantages can be avoided, and which can be maintained or repaired quickly and easily and possibly also by less qualified people.

This is achieved by the features of claim 1 according to the invention.

As a result, in the event of a fault, the respective component can be exchanged quickly and easily, while the cover is exchanged together with the associated electronic parts. This change takes place from the outside, without the device itself having to be disassembled. This also makes it possible for less qualified employees to make the device quickly operational again in the event of a fault. This can also ensure that all those who are to be controlled by the institution, actually the Facility happen. By vertically extending tube profile can be created a very easy to produce and dimensionally stable housing.

In a continuation of the invention can be provided that the housing openings are closed by at least one quick release by at least one cover. This makes a particularly quick and easy exchange of components, possibly even without the use of tools possible.

According to yet another embodiment of the invention, it can be provided that the housing has at least three housing openings, wherein a first housing opening allows access to the peripheral electrical connections, the lid for closing a second housing opening carries a display, and the lid for closing a third housing opening carries an identification module. With three housing openings and the associated covers most applications can be covered.

A variant of the invention can consist in that the housing, an antenna, in particular a long-range antenna, and / or connection points for an antenna, in particular a long-range antenna, for the detection of electronic, contactless transponders. This makes it easy to detect contactless transponders, making it even faster and smoother to control large crowds.

In a further embodiment of the invention can be provided that extends the long-range antenna parallel to the passage direction, and has a supporting frame with fastening means for the connection points on the pipe profile, wherein the frame holds two spaced-apart plates and facing away from the through-board, for shielding a having electrically conductive coating. As a result, a simple and shapely structure of an antenna is achieved, wherein it is possible by the shield to detect only on one side of the antenna.

Another possible embodiment may consist in that the cross section of the, in a known manner anchored in the ground housing, in plan view from a center to a first end and / or a second end is substantially degressive, and has a substantially flat cover plate in that a card reader is arranged below the cover plate of the housing at at least one of the ends, wherein the feed direction of an authorization card encloses an acute angle to the passage direction. Such training facilitates understanding for the passerby and prevents avoidable disabilities. Passers-by can be controlled without hindrance and quickly.

According to a further embodiment of the invention can be provided that the housing comprises a locking / release mechanism, in particular in function of a turnstile, wherein the lock / release mechanism is controlled by the card reader. As a result, the device according to the invention can be used for locked access authorization control.

In this context, it can be provided in a continuation of the invention that the housing has two standing at the ends arranged feet and a bridge connecting the feet, and that the at least one card reader is arranged in a recess of the housing. Thereby, a stable construction is possible, which has an elongated shape, and thus is well suited for the separation of human streams.

In a continuation of the invention can be provided that the housing seen in plan has a first arcuate longitudinal side and a second arcuate longitudinal side, wherein the housing has a seen in plan, convex central part. As a result, a simple structure is given, with the arcuate elements simply an acute angle to the passage direction in the region of one of the ends can be ensured.

According to a further embodiment of the invention it can be provided that the housing has a plurality of card readers at the ends, and that each card reader activates an assigned passage direction of the locking / unlocking mechanism, in particular the turnstile, when actuated. This allows you to control multiple tracks. A variant of the invention may consist in that a turnstile acting on the bridge of the housing for the first longitudinal side and / or acting on the second longitudinal side is arranged. As a result, an effective access control or restriction is possible.

In a further embodiment of the invention, it can be provided that the card reader comprises a card mouth which is larger than a ticket provided for operation, and that a bar code scanner is arranged above the card mouth, which is provided for scanning an insertion area for the ticket, wherein the card mouth at least partially from the surface of the housing, in particular the base, emerges. This helps to quickly and easily insert cards and tickets into the card reader.

According to a further embodiment of the invention can be provided that the card mouth has laterally recessed cheeks, so introduced or pulled through tickets can be. This helps to quickly and easily insert or drag cards and tickets into or through the card reader.

According to a further embodiment of the invention can be provided that the ticket reader is designed as a built-in module, the card jaw and / or the bar code scanner are mounted on a mounting plate, wherein the mounting plate is provided as a lid for closing a recess of the housing. As a result, a simple and flexible structure, as well as a simple and straightforward maintenance of the device is given.

A variant of the invention may consist in that a separate card reader in the passage direction in front of the associated locking / release mechanism, in particular the turnstile, is arranged for each passage direction to be controlled. As a result, the device is fully deployable in any direction of passage.

It is known in the access control device to use electronic circuits or controls, which are hardwired in the housing of such a known device.

A disadvantage of such devices is that in case of failure of the electronics, the error at the scene, therefore directly to the device for controlling the access sought by a suitably trained or competent professional and must be corrected, if necessary, before the device to control the access is ready to work again. This can lead to delays in the control or production, which leads both to annoyance and annoyance in those affected, as well as can lead to financial losses or recourse claims against an operator.

In an electronics carrier for use in a device for controlling the access, in particular for a device according to the invention for controlling access, it can be provided that the electronics carrier comprises a cover for a housing opening, wherein an electronics module is arranged on an inside of the cover facing the housing opening, wherein the electronics carrier is provided for quick, easy and flexible removal and placement in the housing opening.

As a result, in the case of a fault in the electronics or an electronic module, simply the cover or the electronics carrier can be exchanged for a replacement cover, as a result of which the device for controlling the access is immediately ready for use again only after a short break. This is a fast and easy, and possibly also of less qualified people, to maintain or repair an access control facility.

Furthermore, it can be provided that this is designed as an electronic control, wherein the electronic module is designed as a controller for electronic control. This allows defective controls to be replaced quickly and easily.

In this context, it can be provided that the cover has a breakthrough for receiving a display. This allows defective displays to be replaced quickly and easily.

In continuation can be provided that this is designed as a smart card reading module, wherein the electronic module is designed as reading electronics for non-contact smart cards, the reading electronics, in particular via plug contacts, with an antenna is connectable. As a result, defective reading electronics can be replaced quickly and easily. A variant of the invention can be that it is designed as a bar code reading module, wherein the electronic module is designed as reading electronics for bar codes, wherein the lid has a recess for the insertion of barcode tickets. As a result, defective barcode reader modules can be replaced quickly and easily.

• Fig. 1 eine erste Ausführungsform einer erfindungsgemäßen Einrichtung im Seitenriss;
• Fig. 2 eine Einrichtung gemäß Fig. 1 im Grundriss;
• Fig. 3 eine Einrichtung gemäß Fig. 1 in axonometrischer Darstellung;
• Fig. 4 ein Detail einer Einrichtung gemäß Fig. 1 in axonometrischer Darstellung;
• Fig. 5 der Deckel und ein Elektronikträger einer Einrichtung gemäß Fig. 1 in geschnittener Darstellung;
• Fig. 6 ein Deckel einer Einrichtung gemäß Fig. 1;
• Fig. 7 eine zweite bevorzugten Ausführungsform einer erfindungsgemäßen Einrichtung im Grundriss;
• Fig. 8 ein Detail einer Einrichtung gemäß Fig. 7 in geschnittener Darstellung;
• Fig. 9 eine Einrichtung gemäß Fig. 7 in Seitenansicht; und
• Fig. 10 eine Einrichtung gemäß Fig. 7 in Frontansicht;

The invention will be described in more detail with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which particularly preferred embodiments are shown. Showing:

• Fig. 1 a first embodiment of a device according to the invention in side elevation;
• Fig. 2 a device according to Fig. 1 in the floor plan;
• Fig. 3 a device according to Fig. 1 in axonometric representation;
• Fig. 4 a detail of a device according to Fig. 1 in axonometric representation;
• Fig. 5 the lid and an electronics carrier of a device according to Fig. 1 in a sectional view;
• Fig. 6 a lid of a device according to Fig. 1 ;
• Fig. 7 a second preferred embodiment of a device according to the invention in plan view;
• Fig. 8 a detail of a device according to Fig. 7 in a sectional view;
• Fig. 9 a device according to Fig. 7 in side view; and
• Fig. 10 a device according to Fig. 7 in front view;

The Fig. 1 to 6 show a first preferred embodiment of a device for controlling access in a through-lane, in particular for controlling persons, comprising a housing for accommodating electronic components, in particular comprising a reader for tickets, wherein the housing forms a lateral boundary of the through-lane, wherein the housing for Throughway 2 directed towards housing openings 3, wherein the housing openings 3 are closed by cover 4, and at least two of the cover 4 as a support for electrical and / or mechanical modular components, in particular an identification module for tickets, a controller component for controlling an access control, a data transfer module for exchanging data with other electrical and / or mechanical components, and / or a display module for displaying information, are formed, wherein on an inner side of the lid formed as a carrier 4, the respective modular components are ordered, and are interchangeable with the lid 4.

FIG. 3 respectively. Fig. 1 show a device according to the invention. This comprises a housing, which is particularly preferred, and as shown by a, preferably vertically extending tube profile 1, in particular a forming tube, is formed. The tube 1 preferably comprises metal, but may also comprise comprising plastic, composite materials or wood. There may also be other designs, in particular oblique tubes or massive cubes.

In the housing, at least one housing opening 3 is provided, which is provided for closing by means of a cover 4. It is provided that at least one of the cover 4 is formed as an electronic carrier for electrical and / or mechanical components of an identification module, wherein the respective components are interchangeable with the cover 4.

Fig. 1 shows the device with removed covers 4, so that the preferably three housing openings 3, 3 ', 3 "are visible.

The at least one cover 4 preferably comprises metal, in particular a metal alloy comprising aluminum, steel and / or titanium, but may also consist of Plastics, such as ABS or acrylic, and especially of composite materials, such as fiberglass or CKF produced. It can also be provided that the lid 4 is formed of wood or glass.

Lids 4 according to the invention can be connected to the housing by means of releasable connection means. In particular, it may be provided to connect the cover 4 to the housing by means of screws and / or quick-release fasteners, such as bayonet locks, quarter-turn fasteners, crimp locks, lever locks, hinged latches, rotary locks, snap fasteners or the like.

Preferably, a device according to the invention for limiting a through-lane 2 is provided. The tubular profile 1, in the first preferred embodiment, directed towards the through-track 2, has three housing openings 3.

On the housing, in particular the tubular profile 1, a frame 9 by means of, preferably releasable, connecting means, in particular screws, rivets, quick fasteners or the like., To be attached, which (not shown) may be provided with two spaced apart plastic plates. However, the frame 9 can also be welded, glued and / or made in one piece with the housing.

The plates may serve as a cover for an antenna system arranged inside the space formed by the plates. Therefore, it can be provided to arrange an antenna 7, in particular a tube antenna 8, inside the space formed by the plates, whereby the tube profile and plates can form a long-range antenna 7. By means of such an antenna 7 may be about contactless tickets or transponders such. RFID transponder detected and / or queried or described. It may further be provided to use an antenna 7 with a directional characteristic to detect only a certain range. In order to locally limit the radiation emitted by the antenna 7, it is possible to provide in the region of the antenna 7, preferably behind the antenna 7, in the region which is not to be detected by the antenna 7, a shield against electromagnetic radiation, in particular a conductor , Above all, a conductive sheet to provide, which is preferably connected to a defined electrical potential or ground.

One of the housing openings 3, preferably the upper one, can be closed with a cover 4, 14, which carries on its inner side a controller 10 for controlling the device for access control. Furthermore, an opening may be provided in the cover 4, 14, in which a display 11 may be arranged for the display of information may or may be provided for the arrangement of such a display. In the case of a malfunction, the cover 4, 14 can be removed by opening the, preferably existing, quick-release fasteners and exchanged with the entire electronics 10. Troubleshooting and rectification is greatly simplified and accelerated.

In the middle of the three housing openings 3 of the tubular profile 1, according to the first preferred embodiment, preferably a lid 4, 13 may be arranged, which carries on the inside a reading module for barcode tickets. The cover 4, 13 itself may have a breakthrough 16, so that barcode tickets can be inserted. Again, in the event of a fault, the entire module - cover 4, 13 with barcode reader - can be changed immediately and easily. The lower housing opening 3 "can be closed by a cover 4, 12, which carries on the inside an RFID reader module (not shown).

The connections between the electronic modules 17 and the equivalent electronic components can be easily produced by a wire harness that runs inside the pipe profile 1 and is protected. In this case, such a cable harness can be provided with interfaces for the individual electronic modules.

Errors in one of the components are easy to remedy by the respective cover 4, 12, 13 or 14 removed and exchanged for a replacement module 17 include a cover 4.

Tube profile 1 and antenna 7 can also form the lateral boundary of the through-track 2 at the same time.

The cover 4 according to the invention for the housing openings 3 together with the mounted on these electronic modules 17 electronics carrier, wherein an inventive electronic module 17 is disposed on one of the housing opening 3 facing inside of the lid 4, wherein the electronics carrier for fast, easy and flexible removal and placement in the housing opening 3 is provided. The at least one electronic module 17 is preferably connected by means of spacers with the cover 4. By the spacers, the electronic module 17 is moved so far away from the inside of the lid 4 that the electronics find enough space.

Preferably, electronic modules 17 are provided which are designed as controllers 10 for electronic control, as chip card reading module 12 or as bar code reading module 13. Depending on the nature of the application or of the electronic module 17 arranged on the cover 4, it is possible to provide at least one cover 4 in the cover 4 Opening, arranged for arranging a display and / or a ticket supply opening.

The different electronic modules 17 are preferably connected or contacted via plug contacts with a preferably arranged in the housing harness or bus system.

The Fig. 7 to 10 show a particularly preferred embodiment of a device for controlling access in a through-lane, in particular for controlling persons, comprising a housing for accommodating electronic components, in particular comprising a reader for tickets, preferably a card reader, which checks the validity of a ticket, the cross-section of the, in a known manner anchored in the ground housing 21, in plan view from a center to a first end 23 and / or a second end 23 'is substantially degressive, and has a substantially flat cover plate 27, and that at least one the ends 23, 23 ', a card reader 22 is disposed below the cover plate 27 of the housing 21, wherein the feed direction 35 of an authorization card 30 includes an acute angle to the passage direction 29.

The housing 21 may comprise all embodiments of the first preferred embodiment of the invention.

Fig. 7 second a top view of a particularly preferred embodiment of a device according to the invention. Clearly visible is the degressive course of the cross section of the outline of the housing 21. The cross section is formed in this preferred embodiment by two symmetrical arcuate longitudinal sides 36, wherein these form a convex cross section. Other cross-sections may also be provided, for example with longitudinal sides extending linearly from the center to the ends in some areas. In the preferred embodiment, the housing 21 is symmetrical. However, it may also be provided an asymmetrical design.

In the preferred embodiment according to the Fig. 7 . 9 and 10 a locking / release mechanism is provided, which is formed in the illustrated embodiment by a turnstile 28 and Drehkreuzmechaniken one. It may also be any other, deviating from the figure form a locking / release mechanism or a turnstile 28 may be provided. The turnstiles 28 and turnstile mechanisms, which preferably act to the left and to the right, are arranged centrally in the preferred embodiment, but may also be provided at other locations.

This creates two passages, which are here designated 29 and 29 '. This device is particularly suitable for access areas where access and exit must be controlled. In areas with a higher visitor frequency, where one through-lane 29, 29 'per direction is not sufficient, the device can be arranged several times, but it is also conceivable that both passage tracks 29, 29' are operated in one direction.

Likewise, the device may only be equipped with a turnstile 28.

At one end, a card reader 22 may be arranged, wherein the feed angle 35 for the access ticket 30 occupies an advantageously acute angle to the passage direction 29, 29 '. As a result, a passer by the card reader 22 is not hindered, since the housing 21 is formed narrower in this area, with a "wrong" feeding the ticket 30 - ie a use of the wrong track can be prevented.

On the second longitudinal side of the housing 21 at the opposite end 23 ', a further card reader 22' is preferably arranged at an acute angle to the passage direction 29 '. There may be more card readers 22 may be provided. Such are dashed in Fig. 7 entered. Such a device could be used without any hindrance for two passage tracks 29 with up to four passage directions.

Fig. 9 shows a side view of the housing 21 of the second particularly preferred embodiment which has two feet 24 and 24 ', which are fixed to the ground. The feet 24 and 24 'are connected by a bridge 25, which is closed by a flat cover plate 27. It can also be provided only a stand 24 or a larger number of such. In the middle of the bridge 25, one of the turnstile mechanisms 28 is indicated. The feet 24 have below the cover plate 27 arranged recesses 26 and 26 ', which are provided for receiving the card reader 22. The FIG. 10 represents a front view - seen in the passage direction - the same preferred embodiment of the device.

Fig. 2 shows a schematic section of the card reader. The entire card reader 22 is preferably constructed on a carrier plate 37, which in turn can be fastened with a closure in the manner of a lid on one of the recesses 26. On the support plate 37, a card mouth 32 is preferably formed, which is formed larger than the intended ticket format. Above the card mouth 32, a bar code scanner 31 can be arranged, which scans the insertion area for the ticket 30.

The underlying surface of the card mouth 32 is preferably provided with a mirror 34 so that the light rays of the bar code scanner 31 are reflected and can recognize a bar code even if it is directed downwards. The card mouth 32 preferably emerges at least partially from the surface of the stand 24. The card mouth 32 preferably has laterally recessed cheeks so that tickets 30 can be selectively inserted or pulled through. Furthermore, an antenna 33 for non-contact smart cards can be arranged within the card mouth 32.

It may be provided to equip the second preferred embodiment according to the invention both with electronic carriers according to the invention, as well as without them.

Claims (15)

1. A device for checking the access in a passage lane, especially for checking persons, comprising a housing for accommodating electronic components, especially comprising a reader for tickets, with the housing having housing openings (3) and forming a lateral boundary of the passage lane, with the housing comprising a vertically extending tubular profile (1) which is anchored in the known manner to the ground and/or above the ground of the passage lane (2), with the housing openings (3) being coverable by a cover (4), characterized in that the housing openings (3) face towards the passage lane (2) and are arranged in the tubular profile, and that at least two of the covers (4) are arranged as carriers for electrical and/or mechanical modular components, especially an identification module for tickets, a controller component for controlling access control, a data transfer module for data exchange with further electrical and/or mechanical components, and/or a display module for displaying information, that the respective modular components are arranged on an inside of the cover (4) that is arranged as a carrier and are exchangeable together with the cover (4), and that the modular components are connected or in contact, preferably via plug-in contacts, with a cable harness or bus system which is preferably arranged in the housing.
2. A device according to claims 1, characterized in that the housing openings (3) can be closed off by means of at least one quick-release lock by at least one cover (4).
3. A device according to one of the claims 1 to 2, characterized in that the housing, especially the tubular profile (1), comprises at least three housing openings (3), with a first housing opening (3) enabling access to the electrical connections leading to the periphery, the cover (4') carrying a display for closing a second housing opening (3), and the cover (4") for closing a third housing opening (3) carrying an identification module.
4. A device according to one of the claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the housing comprises an antenna, especially a wide-range antenna (7), and/or connecting points for an antenna, especially a wide-range antenna (7), for detection of electronic contactless transponders.
5. A device according to claim 4, characterized in that the wide-range antenna (7) extends parallel to the passage direction and comprises a supporting frame (9) with fixing means for the connecting points on the tubular profile (1), with the frame holding two mutually spaced plates and the plate facing away from the passage lane comprising an electrically conductive coating for screening.
6. A device according to one of the claims 1 to 5, characterized in that the cross section of the housing (31), which is anchored in the known manner to the ground, extends in its plan view from a centre to a first end (23) and/or a second end (23') in a substantially degressive manner, and comprises a substantially planar cover plate (27), and that a card reader (22) is arranged beneath the cover plate (27) of the housing (21) at at least one of the ends (23, 23'), with the feed direction (35) of an access card (30) enclosing an acute angle to the passage direction (29).
7. A device according to claim 6, characterized in that the housing (21) comprises a blocking/release mechanism, especially in function with a turnstile (28), with the blocking/release mechanism being triggered by the card reader.
8. A device according to one of the claims 6 to 7, characterized in that the housing (21) comprises two supporting feet (24, 24') arranged at the ends (23, 23') and a bridge (25) connecting the supporting feet (24, 24'), and that the at least one card reader (22) is arranged in a recess (26) of the housing (21).
9. A device according to one of the claims 6 to 8, characterized in that the housing (21), as seen in a plan view, comprises a first arc-shaped longitudinal side and a second arc-shaped longitudinal side, with the housing (21) having a convex middle part, as seen in a plan view.
10. A device according to one of the claims 7 to 9, characterized in that the housing (21) comprises several card readers (22, 22') at the ends (23, 23'), and that each card reader (22), when actuated, activates an associated passage direction (29) of the blocking/release mechanism, especially the turnstile (28).
11. A device according to one of the claims 8 to 10, characterized in that a turnstile (28, 28') which acts relative to the first longitudinal side and/or to the second longitudinal side is arranged on the bridge (25) of the housing (21).
12. A device according to one of the claims 8 to 11, characterized in that the card reader (22) comprises a card mouth (32) which is larger than a ticket (30) provided for operation, and that a barcode scanner (31) is arranged above the card mouth (32) which is provided for scanning an insertion region for the ticket (30), with the card mouth (32) protruding at least partly from the surface of the housing, especially the supporting foot (24).
13. A device according to claim 12, characterized in that the card mouth (32) comprises laterally recessed cheeks, so that tickets (30) can be introduced or pulled through.
14. A device according to claim 12 or 13, characterized in that the ticket reader (30) is arranged as an installation module, with the card mouth (32) and/or the barcode scanner (31) being fastened to a mounting plate, with the mounting plate being provided as a cover for closing off a recess of the housing.
15. A device according to one of the claims 7 to 14, characterized in that for each passage direction (29) to be checked a separate card reader (30) is arranged in the passage direction before the associated blocking/release mechanism, especially the turnstile (28).

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