EP3097548A1 - Device for producing warning or indicating signals, in particular a retainer for a fire extinguisher, and fire alarm system comprising said device - Google Patents
Device for producing warning or indicating signals, in particular a retainer for a fire extinguisher, and fire alarm system comprising said deviceInfo
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- EP3097548A1 EP3097548A1 EP15701023.2A EP15701023A EP3097548A1 EP 3097548 A1 EP3097548 A1 EP 3097548A1 EP 15701023 A EP15701023 A EP 15701023A EP 3097548 A1 EP3097548 A1 EP 3097548A1
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- the present invention relates to an apparatus for generating warning or strobe signals that can be generally used in anti-theft or other monitoring systems.
- the invention relates to a holder for a fire extinguisher, a fire extinguisher and a fire alarm system comprising at least a combination of such a holder and such a fire extinguisher.
- Anti-theft systems and monitoring systems are known, which issue warning or warning signals when needed.
- such systems may include various brackets for fire extinguishers, which may also form part of a higher level fire alarm system.
- fire extinguishers are placed at the neuralgic sites appropriate for adequate fire safety. Nevertheless, this involves some problems. Thus, one has recently gone over as a result of the permanent terrorist threat to attach fire extinguishers in their locking devices or brackets so that they can not be easily stolen and replaced with dummies as an explosive device. For this purpose provided security devices, such as an arrangement of the fire extinguisher behind safety glass, which must be destroyed if necessary, or a seal, would need to be broken or solved in an emergency, however, so important time is lost for firefighters.
- the holder has a measuring device for the weight of the fire extinguisher, so that a signal is output, the fire extinguisher should not be removed for the intended purpose of firefighting or even be used in any form manipulated fire extinguisher.
- a system can still be integrated into a higher-level system, as proposed, for example, by German Utility Model No. 20 2010 016 311, in which a distinction is then made between the states of an actual smoke gas message and a fault message in terms of signal technology.
- Integrate building surveillance systems for example for larger public buildings.
- the present invention has the object to provide an improved device for generating warning or notification signals available, which allows cost-effective retrofitting. Furthermore, it is an object of the present invention to provide an improved and more cost-effective holder for fire extinguishers, thereby also increasing the reliability of higher-level fire alarm and building monitoring systems.
- a device for generating warning or notification signals comprises at least a first component, which has a control module and a radio module and at least one detector, and at least one second component, which has a coding characterizing this, wherein the second Component is arranged movable relative to the first component, wherein the detector of the first component is configured to detect the coding of the second component, and wherein the control module is configured to send a radio signal to a higher level monitoring system via the radio module, when the detector of first component no longer recognizes the coding of the second component.
- Suitable coding techniques are, for example, RFID and magnetic fields.
- the detector of the first component is designed as an RFID reader and the coding of the second component as an RFID transponder.
- the detector of the first component may be formed as a Hall sensor or reed relay and the coding of the second component as a magnetic coding.
- control module may also have a memory in which data is stored in advance, which by means of the control algorithm of the Control module are matched with the data read from the coding, so that between the first component and the second component, a compatibility check can be performed.
- the techniques based on the magnetic field technology of a Hall sensor or reed relay serve only as proof of detection.
- the control module, the radio module and the detector can either already be integrated into the housing of the first component or be attached to it via a separate small housing, wherein to prevent tampering this is preferably done by means of a non-detachable, captive connection, which can not be removed without destroying, is realized.
- the latter embodiment also has the advantage that existing systems can be retrofitted in a simple manner by attaching the housing for the coding to the already installed second components.
- a separate housing for the control module, the radio module and the required detectors can be subsequently attached to an existing first component, also by means of a non-detachable, captive connection.
- the radio module is for connection to a wireless communication network, so that the device is in communication with a higher-level monitoring system, anti-theft system and / or a mobile device and can communicate as needed.
- the securing measures described below can be realized, which leads to an overall increased security. Due to the fact that by means of the coding an individualizing the second component marking is possible, different levels of a
- the coding is merely intended to identify the presence of the second component at the correct position.
- the detector of the first component recognizes that the second component is in the predefined correct position relative to the first component. If the second component is removed from this position or is removed, the control module activates the radio module, which transmits corresponding signals to the higher-level monitoring system and / or mobile device, where appropriate optical and / or acoustic warning or warning signals are output, which indicate this in that the second component has unjustifiably moved away from its predetermined position.
- the coding contains a plurality of information that can be read by the detector as signals. In principle, the use of individually programmable RFID chips is suitable for this purpose.
- the RFID transponder chip may, for example, contain information about the type or state of the second component. Thus it can also be recognized whether a wrong second component is arranged relative to the first component.
- Such an embodiment is suitable, for example, for suitably coded extinguishers, which are in the corresponding, the control module and the detectors having mounting brackets are arranged, as will be described below.
- the device may comprise a plurality of components with detectors and a plurality of components with corresponding codes, so that comprehensive networking with a
- control module uses appropriate coding techniques in connection with a control module to allow in the context of a higher-level building monitoring system, an individual programming on the one hand and a signal generation on the other hand, which can be realized in each room, floor-related and building-related.
- the device according to the invention also allows a permanent functional and status control of the individual components with regard to their positions.
- the first component is a window frame and the second component is a window sash.
- the first component is a door frame and the second component is a door leaf.
- the devices according to the invention can then be installed in total for a building and in one
- first component to a holder and the second component to a in the Holder for purposes of rapid removal releasably lockable or arrangeable object act, for example, products that are displayed in a shop window or a display, or as will be explained below with reference to a second basic principle of the invention, to an anchored in a holder fire extinguisher , especially in public or
- the means for coding can be advantageous in a simple manner at existing buildings on windows and doors cost-effective retrofit and program individually.
- the invention also relates to a fire extinguisher with a corresponding holder.
- a holder for a fire extinguisher on a receiving device in which the fire extinguisher for quick removal can be releasably locked.
- Conceivable for this purpose are simple depressions or locking mechanisms, which do not oppose increased resistance to rapid removal.
- the holder in the immediate vicinity of the receiving device on a housing in which a control module is provided.
- the housing is also provided with at least one detector or a sensor whose measurement orientation is oriented towards the receiving device and thus to the fire extinguisher.
- the detector is designed so that it is able to recognize a coding on the fire extinguisher used in the receiving device. Likewise, the extinguisher is provided with a coding containing information that can be read by the detector as a corresponding signal.
- control module for example a processor, has at least one memory in which the required reference or comparison data are stored.
- Suitable coding techniques are, for example, RFID and magnetic fields.
- the detector provided in the region of the holder can be designed, for example, as an RFID reading device, whereby analogously the coding attached to the extinguisher is then implemented as an RFID transponder.
- RFID technology By means of RFID technology, various individual information can be stored and transmitted.
- the coding is integrated directly into the housing of the fire extinguisher.
- the coding is applied, for example, via a separate small housing to the outer wall of the fire extinguisher, preferably by means of a non-detachable, captive connection, which can not be removed without destroying it. In this way, manipulation of the coding of the fire extinguisher can be prevented.
- the latter embodiment also has the advantage that existing systems can be retrofitted in a simple manner by the housing is attached to the already installed extinguishers for coding. For this purpose, a separate housing for the control module with the required detectors can be subsequently attached to an existing bracket, also by means of a non-detachable, captive connection.
- the housing of the holder may have at least one optical and / or acoustic display device.
- at least one radio module may be provided for connection to a wireless communication network or a connection module for connection to a wired communication network.
- the receiving device it is possible to provide a measuring device which detects the weight of the fire extinguisher.
- All of these components are connected to the control module for purposes of corresponding signal processing or generation.
- the invention further proposes a fire alarm system comprising at least one combination of a holder and a fire extinguisher to be accommodated in this holder, each of which may comprise the above-mentioned embodiments.
- Fire alarm system with at least one smoke detector, a superordinate building monitoring system and / or a mobile device in indirect or direct connection.
- the coding is merely intended to identify the presence of a fire extinguisher.
- the detector of the holder detects that a fire extinguisher is inserted in the receiving device.
- the control module actuates the visual and / or audible indicator to emit a corresponding visual and / or audible signal indicating that the extinguisher has been improperly removed from its mount.
- the control module via the radio module, a corresponding message that the fire extinguisher has been removed, to a parent
- the coding contains a plurality of information that can be read by the detector as signals. Suitable for this purpose In principle, the use of individually programmable RFID chips.
- the RFID transponder chip may, for example, contain information about the classification of the fire extinguishers, which are based on the respective fire class standard. For example, different extinguishing agents (foam, powder, C02, etc.) are required for burning solids, liquids, gases or metals.
- the control module may compare it with information stored in the memory and perform a corresponding compatibility check, so as to always ensure that the correct fire extinguisher is used in the correct place holder in the building, eg a fire extinguisher with metal fire powder in the holder provided for this purpose, which is arranged in close proximity to a metal processing device.
- control module emits an optical and / or acoustic warning message or a warning message to a higher-level building monitoring system or to a mobile radio device.
- the coding can also contain the information about the necessary volume of the extinguishing agent or even about the age of the fire extinguisher.
- the control module again compares this data with data stored in the memory or, moreover, has an internal clock, so that warning or reminder signals in optical and / or acoustic form or, for example, when the warranty period or the maintenance interval threatens again expire by radio to superordinate units of a
- the comprehensive networking of the fire alarm system with a building monitoring system and / or at least one smoke detector in the immediate vicinity of the holder allows a significant reduction in the reaction time in a fire fighting.
- a user detects a fire and takes a fire extinguisher out of his closest to him to extinguish a fire, which is optionally simultaneously verified by a nearby smoke detector after a predetermined short period of time, recognizes the control module, via the radio module with the Smoke detector communicates that in fact an emergency exists after the fire extinguisher was removed, and then outputs an audible and / or visual signal to the bracket and at the same time a warning to the higher building monitoring system or a fire station of the fire department.
- the optical signal display device of the holder can for example be designed so that the direction of the most ideal escape route is displayed.
- a smoke detector via a radio signal upon detection of smoke to activate the lying closest to this holder, so that the control module outputs an optical and / or acoustic signal to users on the location of the fire extinguisher, especially in strong, the obstruction obstructing smoke or eg in ignorance of the building, to point out.
- the receiving device of the holder for example, provided with a securing mechanism, which is a simple To remove the fire extinguisher to prevent what may be desirable in public buildings for security reasons, the control module can unlock the safety mechanism for removal of the fire extinguisher via a corresponding signal in case of fire.
- the receiving device has a measuring device for the weight of the body inserted therein, which is stored by the control module with in the memory Values can be compared.
- This measuring device can also detect a leak of the fire extinguisher, in which case, as previously mentioned, corresponding warning signals can be generated again.
- the building security can be significantly increased, since overall the reaction times are shortened and a proper assignment between the holder and fire extinguisher on the one hand and a permanent function - And status control of the fire extinguisher other hand, errors are avoided.
- FIG. 1 schematically shows a window.
- FIG. 2 schematically shows the construction of a housing for a detector.
- Figure 3 shows schematically the principle of a fire alarm system according to the invention.
- FIG. 1 shows a detail of a window with a window frame 1 and a window sash 2.
- a housing 3 is arranged in a captive connection, while the
- Window sash 2 at a corresponding location a coding 4, for example.
- An RFID transponder chip in a further housing, which is also secured via a captive connection.
- FIG. 2 schematically shows the structure of the housing 3 for a detector.
- the housing 3 has at least one detector 5, here an RFID reader, which is in communication with a control module 6, a processor.
- the control module 6 also has a memory 7.
- the control module 6 activates a radio module 8 which transmits a corresponding radio signal to a higher-order, not shown here Monitoring system sends, which then generates corresponding alarm signals.
- the power supply of the housing 3 can be battery-operated or solar-powered, so that this unit operates autonomously.
- FIG. 3 schematically shows the principle of a fire alarm system according to the invention.
- the holder 9 for a fire extinguisher 10 has a receiving device 11 for the fire extinguisher 10, in which this is used in a simple manner and from this without the fire extinguisher 10 would have to be unlocked, can be removed.
- the holder 9 has a housing 12 which serves to receive a plurality of components.
- the housing 12 includes a control module 13, such as a processor, which communicates with a memory 14.
- At the appropriate location in the housing 12 of the holder 9 is at least one sensor or detector 16, for example, a corresponding RFID reader.
- the detector 16 communicates with the control module 13 and transmits corresponding information in the form of signals which are compared by the control module 13 with data stored in advance in the memory 14. In this way, a compatibility check can be carried out as to whether the correct fire extinguisher 10 is inserted in the holder 9 proper for this purpose.
- the control module 13 detects whether a fire extinguisher 10 is in the receiving device 11 or not.
- the housing 12 of the holder 9 also has an optical and / or acoustic signal display device 17 for outputting corresponding optical and / or acoustic Warnvention. Hint signals and a radio module 18, which can communicate in accordance with predetermined routines with a located within the building in the vicinity of the holder 9 smoke detectors 19.
- the receiving device 11 has at the appropriate place a measuring device 20 for determining the weight of the fire extinguisher used in this 10 in order to carry out a weight control can.
- All components are connected to the control module 13 and are controlled by this.
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