WO2019215365A1

WO2019215365A1 - A security closure

Info

Publication number: WO2019215365A1
Application number: PCT/ES2019/070299
Authority: WO
Inventors: RAUL Martinez de Miguel
Original assignee: Vinile Audiovisual S.L.
Priority date: 2018-05-07
Filing date: 2019-05-07
Publication date: 2019-11-14
Also published as: EP3792443A1; ES1215126Y; ES1215126U; CN112384678A; EP3792443B1

Abstract

A security closure (1) for a structure is provided. The security closure (1) comprising: a protective barrier (2) comprising a plurality of openings (3), movable between a retracted position where the structure is exposed and a protected position where the protective barrier extends over at least a portion of the structure; and an illuminated display (4) between the protective barrier (2) and the structure visible through the openings (3). The illuminated display (4) is arranged to move with the protective barrier (2) between the retracted position and the protected position.

Description

A SECURITY CLOSURE

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The field of this invention is within the industry sector dedicated to the manufacture of closures, especially transparent safety closures for commercial premises, etc.

As its title suggests, this invention relates to a transparent safety lock with illuminated display that, in addition to its main function, offers several benefits and features that are described in detail below, which involve an outstanding innovation with respect to the current state of technology

More specifically, the idea of this invention is based on a security lock, that is, the type of metal blinds that are usually installed in access doors that face the street or in commercial premises, which is where the innovative feature is of incorporating an illuminated screen in the metal frame. The safety lock itself is due to the fact that it is transparent. This would be specifically an LED screen capable of projecting shapes, alphanumeric characters and still or moving images, either in a single color or multicolored and, if desired, could be used for advertising purposes.

BACKGROUND

In reference to current technology, it should be taken into account that, although the existence of screens that use LED technology to project images and signs or logos for advertising purposes is nothing new, its use in commercial premises, etc., until now, It has only been done by means of direct installation on some type of support or fixing, either on the facade of the premises, for example, a signal, or inside the facilities.

These accessories are always present and can hide parts of the window of a room, or be damaged during the day.

Therefore, there is a need for an improved security closure.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The present invention provides a security closure for a structure, the closure comprises security: a protective barrier comprising a plurality of openings, movable between a retracted position where the structure is exposed and a protected position where the protective barrier extends over at least a part of the structure; and an illuminated screen between the protective barrier and the structure visible through the openings, wherein the illuminated screen is arranged to move with the protective barrier between the retracted position and the protected position.

This allows the screen to be easily deployed and stored with the protective barrier. The terminology "illuminated screen" is a well-known term in art and is related to a display unit. That includes lighting means. The term must be interpreted to cover the display unit when the lighting means are not active (ie, as installed).

The illuminated display may be an electronic display, preferably a light emitting diode or an organic light emitting diode display. These screens are lightweight and allow complex objects to be displayed.

The illuminated screen can be translucent or transparent, so that the structure can be seen through the openings and the illuminated screen. This allows you to see the inside of the structure, as well as show certain products. Increased advertising could also be displayed on that screen.

The protective barrier may be formed of a translucent or transparent material. This allows to see the inside of the structure, or that the screen extends over a larger area as can be seen through the barrier.

The protective barrier may be formed by a soundproof and / or thermal insulating material.

The safety closure may be a roller blind comprising a roller extending in the axial direction, and the protective barrier may comprise a plurality of slats flexibly connected to each other, the plurality of slats wrapped around the roller in the retracted position, each ribbon comprising at least one opening of the plurality of openings. Roller blinds are common in commercial premises due to their ease of use and safety.

Each ribbon can comprise a plurality of openings. This produces a stronger shutter with more visible area. The slats can be elongated in the axial direction and the openings can be distributed along the slat in the axial direction. This produces a stronger shutter with more visible area.

The protective barrier may comprise a floor hitch member attached to a free end of the plurality of slats, to engage with a floor of the structure. The hooking element on the floor can prevent damage to the slats and / or the screen, for example, through a rubber "foot" or a bottom.

The illuminated screen may comprise one or more screen modules, a screen module corresponding to each opening and having a size complementary to it. Multiple smaller screens can be folded for easier storage and can be technologically simpler than a single large screen.

The protective barrier may comprise an outer perimeter defining an interior area, and the illuminated screen may extend over at least 50% of the interior area, preferably at least 60%, more preferably at least 70%.

The safety closure may further comprise an anti-vandal film applied on the protective barrier or the illuminated screen. The vandal-proof film can repel paint and / or urine and can prevent it from getting into the safety lock.

The security lock may further comprise a transmitter and / or receiver to communicate with an external computing device. This may allow the security closure to be more dynamic and respond to a passerby.

The security lock may further comprise one or more security sensors selected from the following: optical sensor; touch sensor; temperature sensor; humidity sensor; magnetic sensor; and infrared sensor.

The one or more security sensors are configured to detect an attempt to manipulate the security lock and the security lock further comprises a communication device to alert emergency services. This allows the safety lock to be safer since any manipulation can be treated immediately. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

To complement this description in order to facilitate a better understanding of the features of the invention, an illustrative, non-restrictive drawing is proposed as an integral part thereof, which depicts the following:

Figure 1 shows a schematic elevated section rear view of an example of the safety lock with illuminated display.

Figure 2 shows a sectional view according to the cross-section A-A shown in the example of safety lock in Figure 1.

Figure 3 shows a complete and schematic front view of the example of safety lock shown in Figures 1 and 2.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

Taking into account the drawings mentioned above and in accordance with the numbering system adopted, a non-limiting example of the intended use for the transparent safety closure with illuminated display can be identified, which includes the following elements and features:

As can be seen in Figure 1, the closure (1) in question is formed, for example, by a metal structure for a roller blind consisting of multiple sheets (2) flexibly connected to each other The plurality of slats ( 2) form a protective barrier. The roller blind is configured to protect a part of a structure, such as a commercial premises, in which it is installed or opposite. The roller blind comprises a roller that extends in the axial direction and the plurality of slats is wound around this roller in a retracted position of the roller blind. The slats (2) are elongated in the axial direction. The slats (2) can be unwound from the retracted position to a protected position in which the protective barrier extends over at least a part of the structure. The roller shutter may comprise a floor hook member that is provided at a free end of the plurality of slats (2). This floor hooking element is arranged to come into contact with the floor of the structure when the slats (2) are completely unwound from the roller. While the figures represent an embodiment with a roller shutter, the present invention can be applied to any suitable security closure. The structure can be a business unit facing the street, with the security lock (1) suitable for external users. Alternatively, the structure can be an interior structure as a business unit within a gallery or shopping center.

The protective barrier may be formed of a transparent material. Alternatively, or additionally, the protective barrier may be formed of a soundproof or thermally insulating material. While all materials are inherently soundproof and thermally insulating to some extent, this should be interpreted as a material that is specifically selected for having effective properties for this purpose.

The security closure (1) comprises a plurality of openings (3). The openings are arranged in the slats (2) of the roller blind. Each strip (2) can comprise a plurality of openings (3). An illuminated screen (4) is provided between the roller blind and the structure. The term "illuminated screen" is a term well known in the art and refers to a display unit that includes lighting means. The term must be interpreted to cover the display unit when the lighting means are not active (ie, as installed).

The illuminated screen (4) of the embodiment shown comprises a screen illumination formed by an LED screen (light emitting diode) integrated in said metal structure (4) which can show shapes, alphanumeric signs and / or images. The illuminated screen (4) is arranged in such a way that the image shown is visible through the openings (3) of the shutter (1) to a person outside the structure. While the embodiment depicted uses an LED screen, any suitable screen, such as an LCD screen, a plasma screen, etc. can be incorporated. In a particular embodiment, the LED display may be an organic light emitting diode (OLED) display.

The type of screen can vary from simple LED screens (for example, those normally used in pharmacy posters) to high-resolution full-color screens that can be standard or custom size.

The screen (4) can be formed by a plurality of screen modules (40). The display modules (40) may be in the form of strips. Each display module (40) can display at least a part of an image and can comprise one, two or more integrated LEDs (41). Each display module (40) can be approximately the same size as the openings (3) in the slats (2) of the metal frame (1) so that they have a complementary size the same. Each display module (40) can be electrically connected by a cable (42) or metal plating. A switch (43) and a transformer (44) can be provided between them and integrated through the back of said openings (3). The security lock may include a screen module (40) after each opening if desired (3), so that the screen can be seen from the inner and outer side of the shutter. The illuminated screen (4) can be a translucent or transparent screen, so that the structure can be seen through the openings.

Alternatively, or additionally, the illuminated screen (4) may be a flexible screen. This flexible screen can roll with the slats of the roller shutter (2) to wind it around the roller.

It should be noted that, depending on the structural configuration of the slats (2), each display module (40) and associated wiring can be located within a hollow part of the slats (2). Alternatively, as shown in the example of Figure 2, the display modules (40) can be attached to the back of the slats (2). In any case, each display module (40) may coincide with the openings (3).

Optionally, the LED display (4) also includes a programmable electronic module (45) to control the operation of what it projects, especially when it comes to moving shapes, signals or images.

In the protected position, the protective barrier defines an outer perimeter, with an inner area inside. The illuminated screen (4), formed by the set of screen modules (40) in the embodiment shown, can extend substantially over the entire interior area or only a part thereof. In particular, the illuminated screen (4) may extend over at least 50%, at least 60% or at least 70% of the interior area. In embodiments in which the illuminated screen (4) is formed by a plurality of screen modules (40), this represents the sum of the area in which each screen module (40) extends. Alternatively, the more external display modules (40) can define an effective area in which all the display modules (40) are located and this effective area can be used to determine the extent of the display modules (40).

The illuminated screen (4) is attached to the protective barrier so that it is arranged to move with the protective barrier between the retracted position and the protected position. In particular, this can be achieved by the illuminated screen (4) folded or rolling together with the barrier protective The illuminated display (4) can operate independently of the folding or rolling point. For example, the protective barrier may be halfway between the retracted position and the protected position and the illuminated screen (4) can still operate in this position. However, the protective barrier will normally be fully deployed in the protected position when the structure is closed.

The security closure can incorporate vandalism protection means, which consists of an external film (5) of a product applied on the external surface of the closure (1) or the application of this product on the illuminated screen (4). For example, this can be applied to the LEDs themselves (41). This film or product can be spray-repellent, anti-freeze, urine repellent or the like.

The security lock may further comprise a transmitter and / or a receiver for communication with an external computing device. The transmitter and / or receiver can communicate via Bluetooth, WiFi, mobile networks, etc. For example, the external computing device may be a mobile phone of a person who goes through the security lock. In this sense, the transmitter and / or the receiver can communicate with the mobile phone to adjust the image shown on the illuminated screen (4). This can be activating the start of an ad when someone is present. Alternatively, you can determine a user profile and select a specific ad.

The safety lock may include one or more safety sensors to improve the security of the structure. For example, the safety lock may comprise one or more of: an optical sensor, a camera, a microphone, a touch sensor, a temperature sensor, a humidity sensor, a magnetic sensor and / or an infrared sensor. These sensors can be configured to detect an attempt to manipulate the safety lock. The safety lock may further comprise a communication device, such as the transmitter discussed above, arranged to contact emergency services when these sensors detect an attempted tampering.

The security lock can also detect the number of times it opens and / or closes in a given period, such as a 24-hour period. This number can be displayed, for example, in a segment of the illuminated screen (4).

Having sufficiently described the nature of the present invention, as well as how to implement it, it is not considered necessary to extend its explanation so that any expert in the field understand its scope and the advantages derived from it, it is clear that, within its essentiality, it can be implemented in other areas, embodiments that differ in detail from those offered by way of example, and which will also apply the protection sought, provided it is not altered, change or modify its fundamental principle.

CLAUSES:

1 Transparent security closure with illuminated screen, consists of a metal structure with multiple openings (3), for example, a roller blind composed of slats (2), it is distinguished by containing an LED screen capable of projecting shapes, alphanumeric signs and / o Images visible from the external side of the closure (1) that can be fixed, mobile, of a single color or of several colors.

2.- Transparent security closure with illuminated screen, the following clause 1, is distinguished because the screen (4) is formed by several strips (40), with 1, 2 or more LEDs (41) incorporated, which are approximately the same size as the openings (3) of the metal frame (1) of the closure and electrically connected by a cable (42) or metal plates, with a switch and a transformer between them, which are incorporated through the back of the openings so that the projected illuminated screen can be seen both internally and externally through the closure.

3.- Transparent safety closure with illuminated screen, following clause 2, distinguishable because when the closure (1) is formed by hollow slats (2), the combination of strips (40) with LEDs connected between them allows them to be placed inside the slats (2)

4.- Transparent safety closure with illuminated screen, following any of clauses 2 and 3, distinguishable because the LED display (4) is formed by an electronic unit (45) that is programmable to control what is projected.

5.- Transparent security closure with illuminated screen, following any of clauses 2 to 4, distinguishable because its set of strips (40) that make up the screen (4) covers the entire surface of the closure (1).

6.- Transparent security closure with illuminated screen, following any of clauses 2 to 4, distinguishable because its set of strips (40) that make up the screen (4) covers only a part of the surface of the closure (1).

7.- Transparent security closure with illuminated screen, following any of clauses 2 to 6, distinguishable because its set of strips (40) that make up the screen (4) is folded or rolled together with the frame of (1). 8.- Transparent security closure with illuminated screen, following any of clauses 1 to 7, distinguishable because it incorporates methods of protection against vandalism.

9.- Transparent safety closure with illuminated screen, following clause 8, distinguishable because vandalism protection methods consist of an external film (5) that repels spray paint on the surface of the closure (1).

10.- Transparent safety closure with illuminated screen, following clause 8, distinguishable because vandalism protection methods consist in the application of a product that repels spray paint on its own LEDs (41).

Claims

CLAIMS:

one . A security closure for a structure, the security closure comprises: a protective barrier comprising a plurality of openings, movable between a retracted position where the structure is exposed and a protected position where the protective barrier extends over at least a part of the structure; and an illuminated screen between the protective barrier and the structure visible through the openings, in which the illuminated screen is arranged to move with the protective barrier between the retracted position and the protected position.

2. The security lock of claim 1, wherein the illuminated screen is an electronic screen.

3. The safety closure of any preceding claim, wherein the illuminated screen is a light emitting diode screen.

4. The safety lock of claim 3, wherein the illuminated display is an organic light emitting diode screen.

5. The security closure of any preceding claim, wherein the illuminated screen is translucent or transparent such that the structure can be seen through the openings and the illuminated screen.

6. The safety closure of any preceding claim, wherein the protective barrier is formed of a translucent or transparent material.

7. The safety closure of any preceding claim, wherein the protective barrier is formed of a soundproof and / or thermally insulating material.

8. The security closure of any preceding claim, wherein the security closure is a roller shutter comprising a roller extending in an axial direction, and the protective barrier comprises a plurality of slats flexibly connected to each other, the plurality of slats wrapped around the roller in the retracted position, each slat comprises at least one opening of the plurality of openings.

9. The security closure of any of claims 8, wherein each slat comprises a plurality of openings.

10. The safety closure of claim 9, wherein the slats are elongated in the axial direction and the openings are distributed along the slat in the axial direction.

eleven . The safety closure of any one of claims 8 to 10, wherein the protective barrier comprises a floor hook member attached to a free end of the plurality of slats, to engage with a floor of the structure.

12. The security closure of any preceding claim, wherein the illuminated screen comprises one or more screen modules, a screen module corresponding to each opening and having a size complementary thereto.

13. The security closure of any preceding claim, wherein the protective barrier comprises an outer perimeter defining an interior area, and the illuminated screen extends over at least 50% of the interior area, preferably at least 60%, more preferably at least 70%.

14. The security closure of any preceding claim, further comprising an anti-vandal film applied on the protective barrier or the illuminated screen.

15. The security closure of any preceding claim, further comprising a transmitter and / or receiver for communicating with an external computing device.

16. The security closure of any preceding claim, further comprising one or more security sensors selected from the following: optical sensor;

touch sensor;

temperature sensor;

humidity sensor;

magnetic sensor; Y Infrared sensor.

17. The security lock of claim 16, wherein the one or more security sensors are configured to detect an attempt to manipulate the security lock and the security lock further comprises a communication device to alert the security services. emergency.