GB2355098A - Intrinsically safe roof hazard alert module - Google Patents

Intrinsically safe roof hazard alert module

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GB2355098A
GB2355098A GB0027883A GB0027883A GB2355098A GB 2355098 A GB2355098 A GB 2355098A GB 0027883 A GB0027883 A GB 0027883A GB 0027883 A GB0027883 A GB 0027883A GB 2355098 A GB2355098 A GB 2355098A
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hazard
module
light
area
intrinsically
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William D Mayercheck
Albert L Brautigam
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US Department of Health and Human Services
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    • G—PHYSICS
    • G09—EDUCATION; CRYPTOGRAPHY; DISPLAY; ADVERTISING; SEALS
    • G09F—DISPLAYING; ADVERTISING; SIGNS; LABELS OR NAME-PLATES; SEALS
    • G09F9/00—Indicating arrangements for variable information in which the information is built-up on a support by selection or combination of individual elements
    • G09F9/30—Indicating arrangements for variable information in which the information is built-up on a support by selection or combination of individual elements in which the desired character or characters are formed by combining individual elements
    • G09F9/33—Indicating arrangements for variable information in which the information is built-up on a support by selection or combination of individual elements in which the desired character or characters are formed by combining individual elements being semiconductor devices, e.g. diodes
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E21—EARTH OR ROCK DRILLING; MINING
    • E21F—SAFETY DEVICES, TRANSPORT, FILLING-UP, RESCUE, VENTILATION, OR DRAINING IN OR OF MINES OR TUNNELS
    • E21F17/00—Methods or devices for use in mines or tunnels, not covered elsewhere
    • E21F17/18—Special adaptations of signalling or alarm devices
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G08—SIGNALLING
    • G08B—SIGNALLING OR CALLING SYSTEMS; ORDER TELEGRAPHS; ALARM SYSTEMS
    • G08B5/00—Visible signalling systems, e.g. personal calling systems, remote indication of seats occupied
    • G08B5/22—Visible signalling systems, e.g. personal calling systems, remote indication of seats occupied using electric transmission; using electromagnetic transmission
    • G08B5/36—Visible signalling systems, e.g. personal calling systems, remote indication of seats occupied using electric transmission; using electromagnetic transmission using visible light sources
    • G08B5/38—Visible signalling systems, e.g. personal calling systems, remote indication of seats occupied using electric transmission; using electromagnetic transmission using visible light sources using flashing light
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G09—EDUCATION; CRYPTOGRAPHY; DISPLAY; ADVERTISING; SEALS
    • G09F—DISPLAYING; ADVERTISING; SIGNS; LABELS OR NAME-PLATES; SEALS
    • G09F7/00—Signs, name or number plates, letters, numerals, or symbols; Panels or boards
    • G09F7/18—Means for attaching signs, plates, panels, or boards to a supporting structure
    • G09F2007/1856—Means for attaching signs, plates, panels, or boards to a supporting structure characterised by the supporting structure
    • G09F2007/186—Means for attaching signs, plates, panels, or boards to a supporting structure characterised by the supporting structure suspended, e.g. secured to the ceiling
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H02—GENERATION; CONVERSION OR DISTRIBUTION OF ELECTRIC POWER
    • H02H—EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE CIRCUIT ARRANGEMENTS
    • H02H3/00—Emergency protective circuit arrangements for automatic disconnection directly responsive to an undesired change from normal electric working condition with or without subsequent reconnection ; integrated protection
    • H02H3/02—Details
    • H02H3/04—Details with warning or supervision in addition to disconnection, e.g. for indicating that protective apparatus has functioned
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H02—GENERATION; CONVERSION OR DISTRIBUTION OF ELECTRIC POWER
    • H02H—EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE CIRCUIT ARRANGEMENTS
    • H02H9/00—Emergency protective circuit arrangements for limiting excess current or voltage without disconnection
    • H02H9/008—Intrinsically safe circuits

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  • Physics & Mathematics (AREA)
  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • General Physics & Mathematics (AREA)
  • Mining & Mineral Resources (AREA)
  • Theoretical Computer Science (AREA)
  • Life Sciences & Earth Sciences (AREA)
  • General Life Sciences & Earth Sciences (AREA)
  • Geochemistry & Mineralogy (AREA)
  • Geology (AREA)
  • Electromagnetism (AREA)
  • Emergency Alarm Devices (AREA)

Abstract

A lightweight, self-contained, portable, intrinsically-safe warning device for providing warning to personnel of an unsafe condition is provided. This warning device is especially adapted for attachment to the roof of a mine to indicate unsupported roof conditions or other unsafe conditions. This intrinsically-safe warning device has (a) a case having side walls, a first end wall, and second end wall wherein the case has an internal cavity formed by the side walls and first and second end walls; (b) a low-voltage power supply within the case comprising one or more direct current batteries; (c) a switch in electrical contact with the low-voltage power supply to activate the module; (d) a light-emitting diode in electrical contact with the switch and the low-voltage power supply; and (e) a means to attach the module in close proximity to or in a hazard area having a potential hazard such that the light is directed towards the area from which personnel are likely to enter the hazard area; wherein the module is lightweight, portable, and intrinsically-safe; whereby, when the module is activated, the light-emitting diode emits a light to warm personnel in the area of the potential hazard and direct their attention to the potential hazard. This device is especially useful in underground mining operations in order to discourage miners from going into unsupported mine roof areas by rendering the attendant hazard more evident, directing the miner's attention to an appropriate warning message on the device, and thus avoiding the hazard beyond the device.
GB0027883A 1998-04-30 1999-04-20 Intrinsically safe roof hazard alert module Expired - Fee Related GB2355098B (en)

Applications Claiming Priority (2)

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US8367798P 1998-04-30 1998-04-30
PCT/US1999/008613 WO1999056258A1 (en) 1998-04-30 1999-04-20 Intrinsically-safe roof hazard alert module

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GB0027883D0 GB0027883D0 (en) 2000-12-27
GB2355098A true GB2355098A (en) 2001-04-11
GB2355098B GB2355098B (en) 2003-07-02

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CA (1) CA2329313A1 (en)
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US1429211A (en) * 1922-04-17 1922-09-12 Robert W Lightburn Danger signal for mines
FR1522038A (en) * 1967-05-08 1968-04-19 Portable warning device for mining, intended in particular for warning shots
US4103298A (en) * 1976-07-20 1978-07-25 Browne-Davies Electronic Corporation Alarm device
BE876198A (en) * 1978-05-12 1979-11-12 Siemens Ag SYSTEM PROHIBITING ENTRY INTO HAZARDOUS ZONES OF UNDERGROUND OPERATING FACILITIES
US4426642A (en) * 1981-10-07 1984-01-17 John Wade Bell Mine alert device
US4604706A (en) * 1983-06-27 1986-08-05 Integrated Sciences, Inc. Apparatus for failure prediction of earth structures

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* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
CN103244184A (en) * 2013-05-07 2013-08-14 西南石油大学 Real-time mine pressure monitoring system for downhole fully-mechanized coal mining face
CN103244184B (en) * 2013-05-07 2016-01-13 西南石油大学 A kind of down-hole combined mining working ore deposit pressure real-time monitoring system
CN110617109A (en) * 2019-08-20 2019-12-27 徐州天能矿山机械有限责任公司 Mine alarm

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AU3654699A (en) 1999-11-16
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CA2329313A1 (en) 1999-11-04
GB0027883D0 (en) 2000-12-27

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