EP3366877A1 - Turnstile - Google Patents

Abstract

A person lock (1) having a first passage area (1a) for a person who can be selectively blocked or released by a first locking device (2) and the first passage area (1a) in the passage direction downstream second and third passage areas (1b, 1c ) for the person, both of which can be blocked and released selectively and mutually by at least one second locking device (3). With the personal lock, a person who has passed the first passage area can be selectively guided in the direction of movement through the second or the third passage area. This avoids the hitherto necessary resignation of rejected persons contrary to the actual direction of passage and leads to a higher transmission frequency through the security gate and to a clearer, smoother process in a person pass authorization, which ensures high security even with large crowds at the security gate.

Description

The present invention relates to a security gate for controlling the access of persons to restricted areas.

Personal locks for the stated purpose are known in different configurations. Frequent areas of application are football stadiums, swimming pools, railway stations, subway stations, access to a company premises and an exhibition area etc.

A common type of such sluice gates is a turnstile, in which a rotary star is mounted vertically rotatable and radially protruding from the axis of rotation has blocking wings with locking arms, which are often offset by 180 ° to each other. The barrier wings release a passage area through the turnstile through which a person can pass, while a portion of the turnstile which is opposite the passage area with respect to the axis of rotation is blocked by a fixed blocking grid, through which only the blocking arms of the blocking wing can pass.

A disadvantage of these known person locks, which consist of such a simple turnstile, is the fact that when the turnstile and a device for checking the access authorization of persons and to pass through the passage area of the turnstile is provided which selectively the rotating star for rotation releases or drives or blocks, a person in negative authenticity check against the predetermined direction of movement must withdraw to the turnstile. This can be particularly problematic in large crowds at the security gate and to a compression of the Cupping and lead to a disruption of the process, because the withdrawal requires a movement of the turnstile against the normal movement through the security gate. It is immediately apparent that such a situation can also lead to panic in the crowd and to injuries if there is a lot of pressure on the turnstile.

The invention has been made in view of the above problem and has as an object to provide a security gate, in which such a situation can be avoided.

To solve the invention brings a person lock with the features of claim 1 in proposal. Preferred embodiments are specified in the dependent claims.

The person lock according to the invention therefore comprises a security gate, with a first passage area for a person who can be selectively blocked or released by a first locking device, and the first passage area in the passage direction downstream second and third passage areas for the person, both by at least one second locking device selectively and mutually blocked or released.

Characterized in that the first known locking device, for example in the form of a turnstile having a rotating star for alternately closing and releasing a first passage region, in the passage direction after the first passage region, a second and a third passage region are arranged, both selectively by a second locking device and mutually blocked or released, a person having passed the first passage area may be selectively guided in the moving direction through the second or third passage area. If one of these two second and third passage areas to a Return path can lead, even at a device for checking the authorization of the person for access rejected persons from the first passage area of the first locking device in continuation of the direction of movement and, without granting access to the actually blocking area, for example, over the third access area leads, are derived over the second passage area. This avoids the hitherto necessary resignation of rejected persons contrary to the actual direction of passage and leads to a higher transmission frequency through the security gate and to a clearer, smoother process in a person pass authorization, which ensures high security even with large crowds at the security gate.

Preferably, the rotating star of the security gate on at least one blocking segment, which blocks the access of the person to the first passage area, and at least one passage segment, which allows the entrance of the person in and through the first passage area, on.

Preferably, the barrier and the passage segment of the rotary star of the turnstile each forms a circular sector of a cylindrical working area defined by the rotary star. In this embodiment, it is ensured that only a single person is in the first locking device, for example, for the purpose of authorization checking. In addition, the risk of injury is reduced by the relatively large locking segments, because in this case no single rod-like locking members project into the accessible to persons area of the airlock or no further barrier must be provided by the persons are protected from the above blocking elements.

Preferably, the at least one second locking device has a blocking wing, which between a first position in which it blocks the second passage area and the third passage area releases, and a second position in which it releases the second passage area and the third passage area blocked, moved, preferably pivoted or rotated.

The design of the second locking device with a blocking wing requires comparatively little space and can be arranged to achieve a compact security lock immediately after the first passage area, especially if this is designed as a turnstile.

Preferably, the barrier wing has a rake-like shape and can pass between also rake-like elements of the first locking device.

Preferably, the at least one second locking device has a further blocking wing, so that it can obstruct and / or release both the second passage region and the third passage region in a third position at the same time.

In this embodiment, for example, the passage through the security gate can be completely blocked from the rear against the passage direction or the person lock in an embodiment in which the first locking device, for example, a turnstile without a fixed Abweisgitter on the passage area with respect to the axis of rotation opposite side is operated in such a way that the person who is not allowed to pass through the security gate is guided through the first turnstile 360 degrees back to the entrance area of the security gate without being able to pass through the second and third passage areas.

Preferably, the at least one second locking device is designed such that it is automatically moved back into a defined starting position after each release operation.

This embodiment is technically easy to implement, because the means for moving back the second locking device, for example in the form of a hinged locking wing in conjunction with a Spring or the like, can be simple and the device for opening the locking device can only be released by remote control locking bolt, for example in the form of a door opener on a case of a door lock.

Preferably, the security gate is provided with means for checking the authorization of the person to access and / or pass through the first passageway area and at least one of the second and third passageway areas, the inspection facility being coupled to the first and the at least one second barrier means to control these on the basis of the test result so that they selectively block or release the respective passage areas.

Preferably, the checking device is designed such that it can check the authorization of the person for access to and / or passage through the first passage area by means of a first checking operation and according to the examination result so as to control access to and / or passage through the first passage area selectively blocking or releasing, and subsequently checking the authorization of the person to pass through the second or third passage area by means of a second checking operation and the at least one second locking means according to the examination result so as to selectively block or clear the second or third passage area.

Preferably, the checking means is arranged to perform the first checking operation for the first checking operation for a second person after performing the first checking operation for a first person but not yet executing or currently executing the second checking operation for the first person.

This configuration can further increase the throughput through the security gate, for example because the inspection device has two checking devices spaced apart from one another at the security gate, because the Checking the access authorization of the second person can already begin, for example, at a point before entering the first locking device, while a first person is already in the passage area of the first locking device.

The personal lock preferably has a passageway which adjoins one of the second and the third passage region and which leads past the first barrier device, preferably laterally.

With this configuration, the personal lock according to the invention may be formed as an integral unit which is installed as a functional unit in a corresponding opening in a wall or wall or fence and can control the entire movement through the security gate including the return of rejected persons to the entrance side. For this purpose, storage and drive of the first locking device and the second locking device may preferably be provided in a common frame or support frame assembly.

• Fig. 1: Eine perspektive Ansicht einer Personenschleuse gemäß einer Ausführungsform; und
• Fig. 2a-g: Die unterschiedlichen Phasen bzw. die Bewegungsabläufe und -varianten beim Durchtritt durch die erfindungsgemäße Personenschleuse gemäß Figur 1.

The personal lock according to the invention is explained below with reference to a preferred embodiment. In the attached drawing show:

• Fig. 1 : A perspective view of a personal lock according to an embodiment; and
• Fig. 2a-g : The different phases or the movements and variants when passing through the personal lock according to the invention FIG. 1 ,

The person lock shown in the drawing according to a preferred embodiment has a first passage area 1a for a person who can be selectively released by a first locking device 2. The first locking device 2 is a turnstile having a rotary star 4 which is rotatable about a vertical axis and at least one locking segment 5a, which blocks the access of persons to the first passage area 1a, and has at least one passage segment 5b, which allows the person to enter and through the first passage area 1a. The blocking and the passage segment 5a, 5b of the rotating star each form a circular sector of a cylindrical working area defined by the rotating star. In the embodiment shown, the rotary star each has two locking and passage segments 5a, 5b.

As shown in the FIGS. 1 and 2a has the first locking device (turnstile) 2 a shielding or blocking part 10, which closes the right part of the turnstile (viewed in the passage direction) next to the axis of rotation of the rotating star for persons, but allows the passage of the locking segments of the rotary star in the rotation about the axis of rotation.

Between the axis of rotation of the rotary star and a housing part 12, which receives a later to be described device 7, 7a, 7b for checking the authorization for the passage through the personal lock, there is the first passage area 1a. If necessary, the housing part 12 can also be dispensed with and replaced by a shielding or blocking part as on the right side of the personal lock. In this case, a device for checking the authorization could be arranged in a separate separate housing part, possibly also at a certain distance in front of the entrance to the actual person lock.

A second passage area 1b and a third passage area 1c for the person are located downstream of the first passage area 1a in the passage direction through the personal lock, wherein the two second and third passage areas 1b, 1c can be blocked and released selectively and mutually by at least one second locking device 3.

In the illustrated embodiment, the at least one second locking device 3 has a blocking wing 6 in the form of a pivoting door, which blocks between a first position in which he / she the second passage area 1 b (position FIGS. 1 . 2c and 2e ) and the third passage area 1c and a second position where he / she releases the second passage area 1b and blocks the third passage area 1c (FIG. FIGS. 2a, 2b . 2d . 2f and 2g ) are moved by the blocking wing can be given away or rotated preferably about a vertical axis as well. The barrier wing 6 has a door-like, rake-like shape, wherein the opposite to a rotation axis outside protruding locking pins can pass through spaces between also rake-like locking elements of the first locking device when the barrier wing is given away between the two first and second positions. As a result, movement of the blocking wing is possible regardless of the respective position of the rotary star of the turnstile.

In one embodiment, not shown, the second locking device may have a further blocking wing, so that they can block and / or release the second passage region 1b and the third passage region 1c simultaneously in a third position.

In a likewise preferred embodiment, which is not illustrated, the second locking device is configured such that it is automatically moved back into a defined starting position after each release operation. This can be achieved for example by a spring return, which pre-loads the blocking wing against a defined stop in the starting position. Alternatively, the blocking wing 6 can also be controlled and moved by a servo or geared motor.

The security gate according to the illustrated embodiment further comprises means 7 for checking the authorization of persons to pass to and / or pass through the first passageway area 1a and through the second and third passageway areas 1, 1c, the checking means 7 comprising the first locking means 2 and the at least one second locking device 3 is functionally coupled to it on the basis of the test result so to be able to selectively block or release the respective passage areas.

By means of the examination device 7, in the case of the person lock according to the illustrated embodiment of the invention, the typical sequence pattern can be realized, which in the following is based on the sequence of figures of FIG FIGS. 1 and 2a to g is explained.

In an in FIG. 1 shown initial position of the personal lock the first passage area 1a is closed by a blocking segment 5b of the rotary star 4 of the turnstile 2. At a first control stage, which can be realized, for example, in the form of a first checking device 7b, which is accessible when the turnstile is closed in front of the entrance area ( FIG. 2a ), the access into the first passage area 1a is made possible by unlocking the rotating star 4 and / or for a movement by 180 ° with respect to the starting position of FIG. 1 is driven. In the achieved intermediate position, the in Figure 2c is shown, stops the rotational movement of the rotary star 4, so that the (first) person A can make the access authorization for the further passage areas 1b, 1c on a second examination device 7a in the security gate.

The access authorization may be the same or different depending on the security level at all the test equipment and by conventional authentication systems with sensors for biometric data such as face and Handvenenerkennung, iris scanners, fingerprint scanners and the like. Or by means of identification such as ID card scanner, bar code reader, NFC reader and the like. In the simplest case, only a switch or a light barrier can be used, for example, on the examination device 7b before access to the first passage area, if only a separation function is required there. The testing device 7b may also be omitted altogether.

In the case of a positive result of the conditional-access examination at the second examination device 7a in the security gate the second locking device 3 is moved in the embodiment shown here in a position in which it blocks the second passageway and releases the third passageway ( Figure 2c - The starting position is in this embodiment, the obstruction of the third passage area 1 c). Subsequently, the rotary star of the turnstile is released again or further rotated by 180 degrees, so that the (first) person A can pass through the third passage region 1c. A second person B already has the possibility of carrying out the authorization check (if required) at the first control stage 7b for access into the first passageway area 1a and simultaneously entering the passageway segment 5a with the rotation of the rotary star.

After passage of the first person A through the third passageway area 1c (FIG. Figure 2g ), the second locking device 3 automatically moves back to the starting position, in which it opens the second passageway 1b and blocks the third passageway 1c. If the checking of the authorization at the second control level in the first passage area 1a at the test device 7a provided for the second person B negative, the second locking device 3 is not actuated and the second person B can only by accessing or further rotation of the rotary star 4 access obtained by the second passage region 1b ( Figures 2d . 2f ), because the second locking means 3 still blocks the third passage area 1c.

The second locking device therefore operates as a switch following the first locking device, which differentiates the persons who are authorized to gain access to a certain area (in this case through the third passageway) from persons who are not authorized for access, for which reason they are over the second passage area are returned to the entrance of the security gate, without them on the same way, ie would have to recede through the security gate against the normal passage direction.

For safety reasons, the release of further checking procedures and the admission of further persons into the first passageway area 1a can be ensured by providing a light barrier 13 in the area of the exit behind the second passageway area 1b (FIG. FIG. 2f ). Also, the access of the second person B in the first passage area 1a can be made dependent on the first person A has completely passed through the third passage area 1c and the second locking device is automatically moved back to the starting position. This check can be realized by a switch on the second locking device or also by a light barrier or a combination thereof.

The subdivision of the test procedure into a first test procedure for entry into the first pass area and a second test procedure for a passage through the second or third pass area can possibly also be simplified by only one test procedure in the first pass area or even before entry into the first passage area is executed, in which the authorization for the passage through the second or third passage area is already checked. The first locking device 2 does not work in this embodiment as an access barrier but rather as a separating device, so that people can enter the security gate one after the other.

In the illustrated embodiment, the second passage area is followed by a defined passageway 8, which laterally passes by the first locking device 3 and allows people to return to the area in front of the person lock. The design of this passageway 8 depends on the local conditions. However, the invention comprises a preferred embodiment in which both the two locking devices and the subsequent passageway 8 at a common frame or frame or support frame assembly 9 are provided so that the entire person lock is configured as a functional integral functional unit. In this frame, the drive of the first locking device and possibly the second locking device, if provided, may be integrated in a vertically arranged above the axes of rotation of the two locking devices portal assembly 11, which both the drives and the corresponding bearings for the locking elements and the necessary control lines or a power supply contains.

Claims (14)

A personal lock (1), with
a first passageway area (1a) for a person who can be selectively blocked or released by a first locking device (2), and
the first passage area (1a) in the passage direction downstream second and third passage areas (1b, 1c) for the person, both by at least one second locking device (3) selectively and mutually blocked or released. The personal lock (1) according to claim 1, wherein the first lock means (2) is a turnstile having a rotary star (4) for alternately closing and releasing the first passage area (1a). The security gate (1) according to claim 2, wherein the rotating star (4) has at least one blocking segment (5a) which obstructs the access of the person to the first passageway (1a) and at least one passage segment (5b) which controls the entry of the person in and through the first passage area (1a). The personal lock (1) according to claim 3, wherein the barrier and the passage segment (5a, 5b) of the rotary star (4) each form a circular sector of a cylindrical working area defined by the rotary star (4). The personal lock (1) according to one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the at least one second locking device (3) has a blocking wing (6) which blocks between a first position in which it obstructs the second passage region (1b) and the third passage region (3). 1c) releases, and a second position in which it releases the second passage area (1b) and the third Passage area (1c) locked, moved, preferably can be pivoted or rotated. The personal lock (1) according to claim 5, wherein the barrier wing (6) has a rake-like shape and can pass between rake-like elements of the first locking device (2). The personal lock (1) according to claim 5 or 6, wherein the at least one second locking device (3) has a further blocking wing so that they obstruct and / or release the second passage region (1b) and the third passage region (1c) in a third position can. The personal lock (1) according to one of claims 1 to 7, wherein the at least one second locking device (3) is designed so that it is automatically moved after each release operation in a defined starting position. The security gate (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 8, further comprising means (7; 7a, 7b) for checking the authorization of the person to access and / or pass through the first passageway (1a) and at least one of the second and third passage areas (1b, 1c), wherein the checking means (7; 7a, 7b) is coupled to the first and the at least one second locking means (2,3) for controlling the same on the basis of the result of the check so as to determine the respective passage areas selectively block or release. The security gate (1) according to claim 9, wherein the checking means (7; 7a, 7b) is arranged to check the authorization of the person to access and / or pass through the first passage area by means of a first checking operation and so according to the checking result can control that it selectively blocks access to and / or passage through the first passageway area (1a) or subsequently, and subsequently check the authorization of the person to pass through the second or third passage area (1b, 1c) by means of a second checking operation and to control the at least one second locking device (3) according to the examination result so as to cover the second or third passage area (1b, 1c) selectively blocks or releases. The personal lock (1) according to claim 10, wherein said checking means (7; 7a, 7b) is capable of carrying out the first checking operation for a second person after performing the first checking operation for a first person but not yet the second checking process for the first person has executed or is currently executing. The personal lock (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 11, further comprising a passageway (8) adjacent to one of the second and third passage areas (1b, 1c) and passing the first barrier means (2). The personal lock (1) according to one of claims 1 to 12, wherein the first locking device (2) is different from the at least one second locking device (3) and is operable independently of this. The personal lock (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 13, wherein a storage and a drive of the first locking device (2) and the at least one second locking device (3) in a common frame or support frame assembly (9) are provided.

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