ES1246506U - SAFETY DEVICE AND PREVENTION OF FALLS FROM SCENARIOS (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding) - Google Patents

Abstract

Safety and fall prevention device from stages, made up of elements for the prevention of potential falls, and, in the extreme event that this occurs, protection elements, characterized by comprising as prevention elements: a set of sensors proximity (1) installed along the edge of the stage, a colored strip of lights (2) leds or similar, also placed along the perimeter of the stage, and at least one actuator motor with vibration effect (3), also placed by the stage platform or floor; and includes as protection elements: a padded structure (5) such as mats, an air bag, a fall net or any other similar type installed in the immediate vicinity of the stage. (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding)

Description

DESCRIPTION

SAFETY DEVICE AND FALL PREVENTION FROM

SCENARIOS

OBJECT OF THE INVENTION

The present invention refers to a device with elements for the protection and prevention of falls from stages.

The stages are surfaces that are normally raised to improve the vision of all the spectators, and many have been the times that some of the actors, musicians, dancers, etc. who are performing their show there fall by accident, they may be blind people, or because for reasons of lack of light such as at night events that also influence the lights of the spotlights even dazzling the artist (there are times when everything it is dark or the light only points at the actor without being able to see where the stage ends on each perimeter side of it) or of any other kind.

It comes to solve the problem so far unresolved of equipping the stages with elements and devices to prevent falls of the members acting from a stage, which is always usually at a considerable height to be able to show itself to the public better, but with the danger that It involves this height from which to fall, and they also have elements to protect the actors in the extreme case of falling.

The advantages of this invention are as follows:

- It has a first prevention phase, where the actor is warned of its proximity to the edge of the stage through different lights and colors. - In the event of an extreme fall, a padding system along the perimeter of the stage protects the stage from serious damage.

- It can be installed and configured for all types of scenarios, regardless of their shape.

- It can be part of the stage itself being integrated into it, or installed in conventional stages, where they are mounted and dismounted for the realization of said event.

The industrial application of this invention is found within safety devices and systems, and more specifically devices for protection and prevention of falls from stages.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

Although no invention identical to that described has been found, we set out below the documents found that reflect the state of the art related thereto.

Thus, document EP2347625A1 refers to an audiovisual system for controlling and monitoring remote scenarios, consisting of an IP camera, a series of devices for capturing image, sound and data, and a router that uses GPRS, Wi-Fi, 3G or similar that through massive transmission of information (images, voice and data), in real time, from a fixed or mobile platform, operating the system remotely or locally, the router is capable of receiving all the information obtained by the IP camera and the capture devices, elements to which it is connected, and upload it to the internet using IP protocols, using GPRS, 3G, wi-fi or similar technologies. It is therefore a system for the control and monitoring of scenarios, but it does not contemplate the prevention and warning of elements to prevent falls from them, as the main invention does.

ES1070349U claims a mobile stage platform of the type used for various types of acts facing the public, consisting of the rehabilitation of a bumper car track, equipped with different rooms and other modules attached to it, comprised of a base track, original structure and supplementary structure, roofing, closings, entrances and exits and complementary dependencies made up of containers. The claimed stage platform is a rehabilitation of a bumper car track, but like the other documents cited, it does not contemplate the use of safety elements and devices to prevent falls as the main invention.

ES1169558U describes a double mobile stage of the type used for any type of event facing the public such as popular celebrations, musical concerts, theatrical performances, rallies or conferences, formed by the union of two Trailer-shaped platforms on wheels, easily assembled together by the rear of the trailer, which once attached can be deployed forming a large stage structure, equipped with floor, ceiling, leveling legs, roof pillars, support of the roof for transportation, floor struts and roof struts. Once again, it is a mobile stage, which is still not endowed with the elements and devices object of the main invention, so that its novelty and inventive activity are not affected.

Conclusions: As is clear from the research carried out, none of the documents found solves the problems posed as does the proposed invention.

DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

The safety and fall prevention device from stages object of the present invention is constituted from a set of proximity sensors strategically installed along the edge of the stage to detect the presence of the actor, and indicate to him, by means of color and a vibration of the ground, which is approaching the end of the stage and would enter a fall risk area.

The lights are emitted from a strip of LEDs or another type of light, which runs the entire perimeter of the stage, and comprises a set of lights and colors, so that when approaching the edge, at a reasonable distance, a type of lights, and as you continue to get closer, they vary in color, intensity, or any other programmable attribute.

Comparing the invention with a traffic light, it would consist of a warning and proximity zone with one type of lights (the traffic light would warn with its amber color), and a marking area of the edges of the stage warning with other types of lights (the traffic light would warn with its red color).

For daytime events, in which the light from the LEDs or the like is not sufficiently visible, said light strip is accompanied by a deflector, which darkens the area in addition to serving as a light reflecting element towards the stage floor, marking so in this the light signal.

The proximity sensors themselves may also be integrated into the light strip device, or may be arranged independently, in a different embodiment.

When the user / actor approaches the edge and the lights come on, they can be turned on in their entirety or only in the meters closest to it, also creating an aesthetic-visual effect with which to integrate it into the show.

As for the vibration of the ground, like the lights, some vibration actuators are distributed throughout the stage to be activated when indicated by the sensors or footprint detection system / presence of the same, being able to vary its speed, intensity, etc. .

In the extreme case in which the actor cannot avoid his fall even with the preventive elements described so far, a padded structure such as mats, air bag, anti-fall net or any other similar type, is installed in the vicinity of the stage to avoid major damage.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

For a better understanding of the present description, some drawings that represent a preferred embodiment of the present invention are attached:

Figure 1: Schematic plan view of a stage with the fall prevention and safety device from stages object of the present invention.

The numerical references that appear in these figures correspond to the following constituent elements of the invention:

1. Proximity sensors

2. Light strip

3. Vibration actuator motors

4. Deflector

5. Padded structure

DESCRIPTION OF A PREFERRED EMBODIMENT

A preferred embodiment of the safety and fall prevention device from scenarios object of the present invention, with reference to the numerical references, can be based, on the one hand, on elements for the prevention of potential fall, and, in the extreme case that This occurs, elements of protection.

In the prevention elements are: a set of proximity sensors (1), strategically installed along the edge of the stage, a strip of lights (2) LEDs or similar, colored, also placed along the perimeter of the stage, and at least one vibrating effect actuator motor (3), also placed on the stage floor or floor, all this so that, once the actor's proximity to the edge is detected by the sensors (1), it should be indicated to this , by means of colored lights and a vibration of the ground.

The proximity sensors (1) can also be integrated in the light strip device (2), or they can also be arranged independently, in a different embodiment.

The light strip (2) works so that when you are approaching the edge, at a safe distance, a kind of warning lights are emitted and you can switch with the lights at the end of the stage so that the artist can see where the edge is , and if it gets even closer, these (2) vary in color, intensity, or any other programmable attribute, being able to turn on all the lights of the strip (2) or only the section closest to the actor. Similarly, the vibration actuators (3) can have different speed, intensity, etc.

For daytime events, in which the light of the strip (2) is not sufficiently visible, said strip (2) is accompanied by a deflector (4), which darkens the area in addition to serving as a light reflecting element.

As for the protection elements, a padded structure (5) such as mats, air bag, fall net or any other similar type, is installed in the immediate vicinity of the stage to avoid further damage.

Claims (4)

1. - Safety device and prevention of falls from stages, consisting of elements for the prevention of potential fall, and, in the extreme case that this occurs, protection elements, characterized by comprising as prevention elements: a set of proximity sensors (1) installed along the edge of the stage, a colored light strip (2) leds or similar, also placed along the perimeter of the stage, and, at least, a vibrating effect actuator motor (3), also placed by the stage platform or floor; and includes as protection elements: a padded structure (5) such as mats, an air bag, a fall net or any other similar type installed in the immediate vicinity of the stage. 2. - Safety and fall prevention device from stages, according to claim 1, where the proximity sensors (1) can also be integrated into the light strip device (2). 3.- Safety and fall prevention device from stages, according to claims 1 and 2, where the light strip (2) and the vibration actuators (3) are programmable in color, number of lights, speed, intensity, etc. , to indicate different distances from the artist to the edge of the stage. 4.- Safety and fall prevention device from stages, according to claims 1 to 3, where, in a different embodiment in which the light of the light strip (2) is not sufficiently visible, said strip is accompanied by a deflector (4) that projects and reflects light onto the stage surface. 8