WO2016046111A1

WO2016046111A1 - Warning system for safeguarding against dangerous spots

Info

Publication number: WO2016046111A1
Application number: PCT/EP2015/071557
Authority: WO
Inventors: Michael Robens
Original assignee: Michael Robens
Priority date: 2014-09-24
Filing date: 2015-09-21
Publication date: 2016-03-31
Also published as: DE112015004350A5; PL3198081T3; EP3198081A1; EP3000936A1; EP3198081B1

Abstract

The invention relates to a warning system for safeguarding against dangerous spots, in particular in road traffic, having a warning body (10) and at least one warning element (28). The warning body (10) can be compressed and can erect itself along a defined erecting axis (14). The warning body (10) additionally has a compressible outer sleeve (22) which preferably has one or more warning elements (28). The large outer surface area of the warning body (10) allows the warning body to have an effective warning capability while being easy to transport in the compressed state. Additionally, multiple devices are provided for positioning and securing the warning body (10).

Description

Warnsvstem for the protection of danger spots

The present patent application claims the priority of European Patent Application 14 186 243.3 of September 24, 2014, the contents of which are hereby incorporated by reference into the subject matter of the present patent application.

The invention relates to a warning system with a warning body for the protection of danger spots, especially in traffic, on construction sites or in factory buildings. Securing danger spots plays an important role in a wide variety of areas. In particular, in road traffic, on construction sites and in factory halls, the effective marking of and the warning of danger spots is an important measure to increase safety. In doing so, road users, construction workers or factory workers are warned to keep sufficient distance from the danger point and exercise particular caution, for example by a reduction in speed or by increased attention.

Especially in road traffic, the clear warning of road users is important, as they often drive at high speed to unexpected danger spots, especially when accidents have occurred on rural roads and motorways. An inadequate warning of the participants in this case often leads to an increased risk of subsequent accidents, which can sometimes be fatal.

In many countries worldwide, therefore, the carrying of at least one warning triangle is legally required. In some European countries, I obligate me to carry a warning vest (also known as a signal vest).

Probably the most widely used warning device is the warning triangle, which shows two limitations. On the one hand, the warning triangle on relatively small dimensions, with the height of such a warning triangle is usually depending on the design about 45 cm. On the other hand, the Be ^¬ create a warning triangle to the fact that the reflected light amount is relatively low, since only a small part of the warning triangle has a reflective property.

For the reasons mentioned, warning triangles are often not perceived by motorists and professional drivers, or are perceived only to a low degree. In contrast, the use of safety vests proves to be significantly more effective. It is reported that traffic safety vests are perceived more strongly by road users than warning triangles. The reason for this is, among other things, that warning vests have, in addition to their incorporated reflectors, a large area in a signal color (usually red, yellow or orange). In addition, the increased position of the safety vests due to wearing on the upper body in comparison to the relatively small, on the ground angeord Neten warning triangles is crucial. For the reasons mentioned above, various professional groups, such as the road maintenance or the police, are currently using such safety vests. In addition, since 1 July 2014, the general warning vests obligation has existed in Germany for all cars, trucks and buses.

In the meantime, it is also advised to equip a guard post with a safety vest to increase safety and as a supplement to the warning triangle. Here, the disadvantage is that the reflective property of the warning vest D is greatly reduced by their lack of dimensional stability in the suspended state. This recommendation However, it also shows that improving existing security measures is desirable and necessary.

In addition, in CN-A-101 298 758, US-A-2010/319607, US-A-2004/250744, US-A-2005/076822 and FR-A-2 809 359 further warning means are disclosed which Warning in general road traffic or on construction sites.

The object of the present invention is to provide a warning system with improved properties. Another object of the invention is to provide a compact as possible product, so that the use of the product is not limited by a lack of user-friendliness, caused by poorly manageable dimensions. In a warning system of the type described above, the object is achieved by a warning system with a warning body having at least one warning element, the warning body has a compressible, self-erecting frame and a compressible outer shell, the outer shell has at least one warning element and the Frame surrounds and the frame carries the outer shell. Furthermore, the warning body is provided in its interior with a compressible holding unit, which is slipped over a post and which is connected to the warning body at least one point. The holding unit is compressible in that it is made of a substantially flexible material, such as a textile material or of a plastic film. Thereby, the holding unit can be collapsed in the axial direction. It is also possible that the holding unit can be folded or telescopically composed of several components, whereby the holding unit can be pushed together.

The main element of the invention is a compressible warning body which has one or more warning elements. Due to the compressibility is It is possible to realize a very large in the erected state warning body, which is compressed when it is not used and therefore compact and easy to handle. As a result, the warning body has a large surface, which can be used for effective warning. Due to the Selbstaufrichtenden character of the warning body simplifies the structure and can therefore be done in no time. The compressible frame can be formed in particular by a compressible spring system or a compressible foam. The warning element is preferably an optical warning element. In addition, acoustic warning elements can also be used. Both passive and active warning elements can be used. When using active warning elements, a self-sufficient energy supply, which in particular contains a battery or a power-generating solar module, can also be provided. For the compressible outer casing, all materials can be used which make it possible to compress or fold the casing along an erection axis by the action of force.

In an advantageous embodiment of the invention, the compressible frame of the warning body may be formed by a spring. This can be formed in the uncompressed state in particular cylinder, conical or cuboid.

In a further advantageous embodiment of the invention, the compressible outer shell of the warning body is formed by a stretchable or foldable textile material or a film. These allow a compression of the outer shell along the Aufrichtachse by a force on the warning body along the same axis.

In a further embodiment of the invention can be advantageously provided that the warning element in the form of a coloring or printing of the outer shell in a signal color (for example, red, yellow or orange) ausge- is forming. In particular, fluorescent colors or afterglow colors can be used for the coloring.

In an advantageous embodiment of the invention can be provided that the outer shell has one or more reflective elements. In particular, retroreflective elements which reflect incident light back in the direction of the radiation source are advantageous.

In this variant of the invention, it is possible that the reflective element extends over the entire outer shell.

In an expedient development of the invention can also be provided that the warning body has at least one fastener to its holding down to a substrate. In this variant of the invention, the fastening element may comprise a band, a thread, a hook and / or an anchoring pin.

In a further advantageous embodiment of the invention, the compressible holding unit is preferably, like the compressible outer shell, made of a textile material or a film. The holding unit is preferably stretchable in the direction transverse to the erecting axis, so that it can be slipped over an object in traffic, in particular a guide post, a pole or even a tree trunk. In this case, the holding unit is connected to at least one preferably elastic band within the warning body with this warning body. By the holding unit and the fasteners, it is possible to attach the warning body to an object in traffic, such as a guardrail. In this variant of the invention, the holding unit may be connected by at least one fastening means to the frame or the outer shell. When Fasteners are particularly suitable fastening straps or threads, which are particularly elastic and extend within the warning body.

In a further expedient embodiment of this invention, at least one group of at least two, in particular at least three or four connecting bands or at least one annular connecting element is used as fastening means. The fastening straps or the at least one fastening ring are preferably arranged in a plane which runs transversely to the erection axis. Alternatively, the connecting bands or connecting rings can be arranged in a plurality of planes extending transversely to the erecting axis. Preferably, fastening straps and fastening rings are made of a textile material or of plastic. When using fastening straps, the fastening straps, which are arranged in a plane, are preferably arranged at the same angle to each other. By using such fastening means, the warning body is centered on the object on which the holding unit has been slipped. The object is z. B. to a guide post or guardrail.

In a further advantageous embodiment of the invention, the holding unit can additionally be connected to an upper end wall or a lower edge. In the preferred embodiment of the warning body with a cylindrical spring, the upper end wall is described by a circular area and the lower boundary by a circle. In this case, the end wall may have a closed surface or else a net-like structure. The connection of the holding unit with said elements can preferably be effected by a seam, by gluing or by a welded connection.

In a further embodiment of the invention, in addition to the warning body, a post can be provided, which can be driven into the ground and over which the holding unit of the warning body can be pushed. This post can preferably be made of metal, plastic or wood and can be used be present, if not a corresponding guide post or another element over which the holding unit could be put over, is present. This makes it possible to position the warning body in almost any location. In addition, the post can have a pointed shape at one end, which facilitates the driving into the ground.

In this variant of the invention, the post can also have a hinged arm, which allows to drive the post with the foot into the ground. Also, the post may be in the form of a telescopic pole, so that it is compressible and easily stowed in the unused state.

Furthermore, the warning body can have Velcro closures, so that the frame can be held together in the compressed state and thus easier to stow and transport. The hook-and-loop fasteners are preferably attached to at least two points of the warning body, in each case on the lower edge and on the upper end wall. In addition, it can be provided that the warning body for the purpose of convenient transport on the upper end wall has a carrying handle. This handle is preferably sewn to the upper end wall, glued or welded. Furthermore, it can be provided that the carrying handle is padded. This ensures the highest possible comfort when wearing the warning body.

In a further embodiment of the invention can be provided that the warning body has a weighting element at its lower boundary. This has the advantage that the warning body remains stable in its position even under strong wind influences. Advantageously, the weighting element may be a rubber ring. In particular, the rubber ring can be made of a very non-slip material. As a result, the warning body gains in stability so that it remains safely in the position in the wind and rain. By varying the characteristics of the The stability properties of the warning body can be adapted to the needs of the user.

The weighting element can preferably be glued, sewn or welded to the lower edge of the warning body. It is also possible that two weighting elements are provided, which are mounted below the lower edge of the warning cylinder.

In a further preferred embodiment, it can be provided that the weighting element is made of the material of recycled car tires. On the one hand, this has the advantage that the materials used for car tires have a high skid resistance. On the other hand, the use of recycled car tires for the production of the weighting element leads to the fact that in the production of the warning system according to the invention also the ecological claims are taken into account.

In a further embodiment of the invention may also be provided that the holding element is pinched off at a point between the upper boundary of the warning body and the lower boundary of the warning body. In particular, it can be provided that this constriction is made at a height that is substantially equal to the standard height of a guide post. In this way, the stability of the warning body is increased on the Leitpost. This is particularly advantageous if the warning cylinder is higher than the guide post on which it is to be slipped by means of its inner support member.

In this case, the constriction by a pinch-off, such. B. a band which is tied around the holding element or alternatively done by a Abschnürnaht. In a further preferred embodiment of the invention, it can be provided that the height of the warning body is 60 cm and that the constriction of the retaining element is at a height of 45 cm. The invention will be explained in more detail below with reference to exemplary embodiments and with reference to the drawings. In detail, they show:

Fig. FIG. 1 is an exploded view of a compressible warning body with a compressible frame 1 and a compressible outer shell erected along the erecting axis sel and can be slipped over a post. FIG.

Fig. 2 a warning body, which is held together in the compressed state with Velcro straps,

Fig. 3 a warning body with optical warning means,

Fig. 4 is a plan view of the device shown in FIG. 1 illustrated warning body with d rei at g leichen angle to each other arranged fastening ungsbändern,

Fig. 5 a warning body according to FIG. 1 with fastening elements for the

Fixation on a guardrail,

Fig. 6 a warning body according to FIG. 1 with an additional post and a fold-down boom for driving into the ground as well as fixing straps and ground spikes,

Fig. 7 shows a warning body with an additional weighting element and FIG. 8 a warning body according to FIG. 5 for fixing to a guardrail, wherein the holding element is pinched off. The in Fig. 1 has a helical-line spring 12 as a frame 13, which can be compressed or compressed by a force along the erection axis 14. The warning body 10 is provided with a holding unit 16 in the interior 17 of the warning body 10, which is similar to the outside dimensions of a guide post 18. Post is designed. Since the material of the holding unit is preferably stretchable, this holding unit 16 can be slipped over said guide post 18. Further, the holding unit 16 is fastened in this embodiment with fastening means 19, here with three fastening straps 20 on an outer shell 22, which surrounds the spring 12 from the outside. The outer shell 22 is made of a shape-changing material, in particular a textile material or a plastic, so that it is compressible / foldable upon application of force along the erection axis 14 together with the spring 12. The warning body 10 is provided with hook-and-loop fasteners 26 in order to hold it together in the compressed state. In addition, the holding unit 16 is connected by a seam 23 with an end wall 24 and also connected to a lower edge 25.

Fig. 2 shows the in Fig. 1 illustrated warning body 10 in the compressed state. Here, the warning body 10 is held together by the Velcro fasteners 26 in the compressed form.

Fig. 3 shows the warning body 10 with two optical warning elements 28. These warning elements 28 may represent warning signs 30 or may have reflective elements 32, in particular retroreflective elements.

Fig. 4 shows a plan view of the described warning body 10, wherein it can be seen that the inner holding unit 16 in this exemplary embodiment is centered by three fastening straps 20, which are arranged at the same angle to one another. The fastening straps 20 can also be designed as fastening threads, or alternatively also fastening threads can be made. rings are made of textile material or plastic. In this case, said mounting rings have an outside and inside diameter, with respective Berand ments. The inner edge of the mounting ring is conveniently ^¬ equipped with the holding unit 16 and the outer edge with the Außenhül le 22 comparable prevented. The connections can in turn be made by a seam 23, by gluing or by a welding connection.

Fig. 5 shows an exemplary embodiment in which the holding unit 16 of the warning body 10 is slipped over a guide post 18 and the warning body 10 is additionally fastened to a guardrail 34 with fastening elements 32a attached to the lower border 25, fastening straps 20 and hooks 33.

Fig. Fig. 6 shows a further embodiment, which proves to be useful if there is no guide post 18 in the vicinity. In this case, an additional post 36 is shown, which is driven into the ground and over which the warning body 10 or its holding unit 16 can be slipped. Furthermore, in FIG. Figure 6 shows another tool for driving the post 36 into the ground. This is designed in the form of a hinged arm 37, which makes it possible to drive the post 36 with his foot in the ground. Dad urch the warning body 10 can be positioned independently of guide posts 18 or other objects in the road traffic r. In addition, fastener straps 20 can be seen with Erdspießen 38, which can be introduced as needed in addition or separately in the ground.

Fig. FIG. 7 shows an exemplary embodiment in which the warning body has a weighting element 40 at its lower edge 25. The weighting element 40 is annular executed and preferably made of a Gu mmimaterial. For example, this rubber ring may have a weight of 1 kg. The warning body 10 shown in this embodiment can be designed according to the requirements of the user such that on the one hand the stability properties are optimized, other but also the user-friendliness is guaranteed. In particular, it is advantageous that the illustrated rubber ring 40 has the largest possible footprint, so that the warning body 10 can be slidably positioned on a base. However, it is also important that the rubber ring has a sufficiently large opening, so that the warning body 10 can be placed in any case on a guide post 18 or a similar object.

Fig. 8 shows a last embodiment in which the holding unit 16 in the interior of the warning body is pinched off at one point. The pinch-off 42 is executed in this embodiment as Abschnürnaht. As can be seen in this figure, the warning body 10 in this embodiment is higher than the part of the guide post 18, which projects beyond the guardrail. Characterized in that the holding unit 16 is pinched off in the interior of the warning body 10 at the height to which the guide post 18 projects into the warning body 10, the holding unit 16 is tuned to the guide post 18 such that the warning body 10 stably supported on the guide post 18 becomes . The constriction and the tapered shape of the holding unit 16 cause the holding unit 16 in the upper region of the guide post 18, the guide post 18 tightly surrounds. The constriction of the holding unit 16 is particularly advantageous when the warning body 10 is higher than the guide post 18 or as the part of the guide post 18, which projects beyond a guardrail or a similar object.

REFERENCE LIST Warning body

spring

frame

Aufrichtachse

holding unit

inner space

delineators

fastener

fixing tape

outer shell

seam

bulkhead

boundary

Velcro fasteners

warning element

warning sign

reflective element

fastener

hook

barrier

post

boom

spike

Dense member

Abschnürmittel

Claims

Warning system for the protection of danger spots, especially in

Road traffic, with

a warning body (10) having at least one warning element (28), wherein

the warning body (10) has a compressible frame (13) which is self-erecting along an erection axis (14) and a compressible outer casing (22),

the warning body (10) has an interior space (17) defined by the outer shell (22) and the frame (13),

the outer shell (22) has at least one warning element (28) and surrounds the frame (13) and wherein

- the frame (13) carries the outer shell (22),

characterized in that

the warning body (10) in its interior (17) has a compressible holding unit (16) which can be turned over a guide post (18) and which is connected to the warning body (10) at at least one point.

Warning system according to claim 1, characterized in that the frame (13) of the warning body (10) by a spring (12) is formed.

Warning system according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the outer shell (22) of the warning body (10) is formed by a textile material or a film.

Warning system according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the warning element (28) in the form of a coloring or printing of the outer shell (22) is formed in a signal color.

5. Warning system according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the outer shell (22) has at least one reflective element (32).

6. Warning system according to claim 5, characterized in that a reflective element (32) extends over the entire outer shell (22).

7. Warning system according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the warning body (10) has at least one fastening element (32a) for its hold down to a substrate.

8. Warning system according to claim 7, characterized in that the fastening element (32a) has a band (20), a thread or a hook (33).

9. Warning system according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the holding unit (16) by at least one fastening means (19) with the frame (13) or the outer shell (22) is connected.

10. Warning system according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the fastening means (19) has at least one group of at least two, in particular at least three or four fastening straps (20) or at least one annular fastening element.

11. Warning system according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the outer shell (22) has an upper end wall (24) and a lower edge (25) and that the holding unit (16) in addition to the upper end wall (24) and / or the lower boundary (25) is connected.

12. Warning system according to one of the preceding claims, further characterized by a post (36) which can be driven into the ground and over which the holding unit (16) of the warning body (10) is slipped.

13. Warning system according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the post (36) has a hinged arm (37) and / or that the post (36) is designed in the form of a telescopic rod.

14. Warning system according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the warning body (10) Velcro fasteners (26) for holding the frame (13) in the compressed state.