GATE COMPRISING VERTICALLY DISPLACEABLE SLATS

Description

[0001] The present invention refers to security gates or similar
Preliminary statement: in order to understand in a better way the innovation of our invention, we would like to point out that most of the commercialized existing gates may be splitted in three main categories. The first one refers to gates with horizontal (sliding) opening, occupying the same space or major space at the side of the gate, the second one refers to hinged gates with doors usually mounted with hinges on one or two side columns/pillars with the possibility to turn round them occupying inside or outside space with the width dimension of the door which is opened.

[0002] Besides these ones (well known) there is a third type of gates which has not so much use and refers to vertical sliding gates which hide into the ground when it is opened.

[0003] This kind of gate, indeed, is known for its difficult installation with expensive and complicated mounting. In most cases, this type of gate, before the installation, need a "structure" or better a realization in cement in the underground with a major depth compared to the height of the gate.

[0004] The width of the hole realized is visible in its big dimension in order to enable the cleaning and the maintenance in case of problems.

[0005] The construction of the gate made in one single part and its effective realization has a considerable disadvantage regarding the production, the transport and the following installation of the product which makes it an expensive and complicated realization which does not fit to industrial production. However, exists a type of gate which enters in the underground occupying a smaller space, but due to the difficult realization and installation it is not popular.

[0006] A customary gate according to the preamble of the present claim 1 is described in FR2843163A1. That being stated, the invention as defined in the present claim 1 refers to the last type mentioned and will have as main purpose the realization of a casing which may contain the gate in open position in order to be realized, commercialized and installed in a simple and economic way aimed for serial industrial production, creating a new kind of gate called compact gate.

[0007] In order to better describe the invention and its advantage, we refer to some enclosed technical and not definitive drawing as example, described in the following figures:

figure: 1 Representation of the gate overall view or similar in closed position.

figure: 2 Representation of the gate overall view or similar in open position

figure: 3 Front view of the closed and open position of the gate or similar.

figure : 4 Side view of the columns with up and down mechanism.

figure : 5 Overall view of the possible movement in order to organize the transport system and the moving of the gate.

figure : 6 Illustration of the whole delivered base system for the installation and the construction of the product where the gate is mounted.

figure: 7 Overall view of how the gate gets installed and of the manufactured article after its realization.

[0008] As already mentioned, the present invention refers to security gates or similar with vertical opening (re. figure 1) normally used in houses and buildings.

[0009] The present invention supplies a casing suited for containing a compact gate which is retractable in the underground (S). This gate, indeed, when it is open (with open we mean when you may step over it) occupies a space (h2) in the underground which is less compared to the height of the gate when it is closed (h1) (re. figure n. 2).

[0010] The present invention shortens and simplifies considerably the time for the installation and the positioning of the gate in the underground.

[0011] In order to understand the invention, we hereby explain the opening and closing working of the gate which is moved by a motor (1) connected to an electronic circuit and a belt (2) able to regulate the speed obtaining in this way security. However, there may be used other movement types like: hydraulic pistons, motor with racks, toothed belts with shaft, linear runners, scissor mechanism or similar for moving the gate in open and closed position in the specially shaped casing, keeping however the volume dimension (h2) smaller than height of the gate (h1). Refering to figures n. (2) - (3).

[0012] In order to get this volume dimension, the gate is produced as follows: there are specially shaped profiles (3) actioned by motor (1) with belt (2) which are moved from closed position (h1) to open position (h2) by sliding inside the side runners (4) with rollers (5) and getting superposed one over the other (6) they get inside the casing (9) guaranteeing a compact space occupied in the underground (h2) which is smaller than the height of the gate (h1). (Re. figure n. 4), all this installed in a specially shaped casing (17).

[0013] The casing (17) may also be realized previously with the suitable dimensions for containing the gate during the installation and fixing phase for being positioned in the underground afterwards. Before or after the installation phase, there may be used a system like in the drawings (14) (15) (16), described as follows: realizing a pattern (16) in which may be inserted the hard material (for example fencing/crate out of metal/metal bars) (14) and other patterns (15) for the probable fixing of the gate on the ground, all filled up with material which is resistant to the crossing of vehicles (concrete / cement / etc.) guaranteeing an 'excellent container' for the installation of the gate.

[0014] In case of gates of big dimensions or in order to facilitate the transport reducing the costs, the casing (17) may be realized in a modular shape.

[0015] These profiles (3) may be realized or equipped with particular applications for energy recovery, for example with panels or photovoltaic material.

[0016] For the protection of the shaped profiles (3) in their compact position, we realize a specially shaped profile on the upper side (7) which allows the crossing of the gate in this position.

[0017] A shaped profile downside (8) enables the down-flow of the water to the outside of the casing (9) where the profiles are positioned (3).

[0018] The functioning of the profile (8) is described as follows: when the gate moves from the open position to the closed position, it comes out of the casing (9) and so neither water nor other things may get in. The other way around, when the gate moves from the closed to the open position, it slides and rotates inside the casing (9) leaving the space to put in position the profile (7). In order to simplify and reduce the moving and transport costs of the gate, there may be inserted/mounted an articulation (12) which enables the columns to move from position (11) to position (10) with considerable volume reduction.

[0019] For the electrical connection there should be made in this working stadium a tube (which is normally used by the electricians) on the side ends in order to contain the electrical connection of the gate after its positioning and for the starting of the photocells and the advising lights of the functioning system; all this will offer a high value of security.

[0020] In order to simplify the installation of the gate, there are special holders (13) mounted/introduced for shifting and positioning it on the ground or inside the special manufactured article (17). After our technical explanation with the help of drawings, we would like to describe and resume its functioning as follows. First, you have to start the excavation of the ground (with limited dimensions) where have to be positioned the casing (17) previously realized suited for containing and installing the gate or (B) for realizing the casing (17) with the patterns (14) (15) (16) aimed for containing the gate and for preparing it for floor fixing and installation. Once finished this working stadium, the gate may be positioned directly and fixed on the ground with special bolts. It will be enough to connect the electrical part with a socket and everything will function. The gate, indeed, will be totally tested, regulated and prepared for the transport and its use directly in our firm in order to avoid and simplify not necessary costs of installation and transport.

[0021] The gate with this type of construction and its consisting parts, may be changed regarding the materials, the shape and the dimensions which won't, however, alter its functionality as in our previous description.

Claims

1. Gate comprising a gate panel made of superimposed profiles (3),lateral columns which provide guiding means (4) in which the profiles are vertically guided by means of rollers (5),and a case (9) to be positioned in the underground (S); wherein in the closed position of the gate (H1),the profiles (3) extend between the lateral columns, forming said gate panel; in the open position of the gate (H2),the profiles (3) are stored in the case (9) thereby forming a stack such that the height (H2) of the panel stack is smaller than the height (H1) of the gate panel, characterized in that the gate is prefabricated and provides a reduced transport volume by means of an articulation mechanism between the case (9) and the columns, allowing to move the columns from a folded substantially horizontal transport position (10) to an erected, substantially vertical end position (11).

2. Gate according to claim 1 characterized in that it comprises one or more first specially shaped profiles (3) which are equipped with energy recovery systems, such as photovoltaic systems, and which may be connected to an external power supply system or which may provide energy for a self-sufficient gate.

3. Gate according to any of the previous claims characterized in that it comprises a second specially shaped profile (7) which acts as a crossing cover for the subjacent profiles (3),e.g. for vehicles, during the open position (H2) of the gate panel.

4. Gate according to any of the previous claims characterized in that it comprises a third specially shaped profile (8) which prevents water or other foreign bodies from getting inside the case (9) in the closed position (H1) of the gate panel.

5. Gate according to any of the previous claims characterized in that it comprises holders (13) for the movement, shifting and installation of the gate.

6. Gate assembly comprising a gate according to any of claims 1 to 5 and a casing (17) which is realized by filling a housing (16) with material resistant to crossing, such as concrete, supporting material (14), such as metal reinforcement, and providing a pattern for the fixing (1 5) of the gate, wherein the casing (17) receives the case (9).

7. Gate assembly according to claim 6, characterized in that the casing (17) is a modular casing (17).

Ansprüche

1. Tor, bestehend aus einem Torpaneel mit übereinandergesetzten Profilen (3), Seitensäulen mit Führungsmitteln (4), in welchen die Profile vertikal gefahren werden mittels Rollen (5), und eine Umhüllung (9), welche unter dem Untergrund (S) zu posizionieren ist; worin sich die Profile (3) in geschlossenem Zustand des Tors (H1) zwischen den Seitensäulen ausstrecken und somit das vorgenannte Torpaneel erstellen; in der geöffneten Position des Tors (H2), sind die Profile (3) in der Umhüllung (9) aufbewahrt und bilden somit einen Stapel, wobei die Höhe (H2) des Paneelstapels kleiner ist als die Höhe (H1) des Torpaneels, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das Tor vorgefertigt ist und ein verringertes Transportvolumen darstellt durch die Vorrichtung eines Gelenkmechanismuses zwischen der Umhüllung und den Säulen, welcher es ermöglicht, dass die Säulen von einer umgelegten, wesentlichen horizontalen Transportposition (10) in eine aufgestellte, wesentliche vertikalen Endposition (11) verstellt werden.

2. Tor gemäss Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass es ein oder mehr besonders vorgeformte Profile (3) umfasst, welche mit einem Energiesparysystem ausgestattet sind und welche an ein aussenliegendes Stromversorgunssystem angeschlossen werden können oder Energie für ein selbsständiges Tor liefern können.

3. Tor gemäss jeglichem der vorstehenden Ansprüchen, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass es ein zweites besonders geformtes Profil umfasst (7), welches als Abdeckung zur Überfahrt für die darunterliegenden Profile (3) dient, z.B. für Fahrzeuge, während der Oeffnungsposition (H2) des Torpaneels.

4. Tor, gemäss jeglichem der vorstehenden Ansprüchen, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass es ein drittes besonders geformtes Profil (8) umfasst, welches das Eindringen von Wasser oder Fremdobjekten in die Umhüllung (9) verhindert in der geschlossenen Position (H1) des Torpaneels.

5. Tor, gemäss jeglichem der vorstehenden Ansprüchen, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass es Halterungen (13) für die Bewegung, das Heben und die Installierung des Tors umfasst.

6. Torzusammenbau, welches ein Tor, gemäss jeglichem der Ansprüchen 1 zu 5, und ein Gehäuse (17) umfasst, welches erstellt wird durch das Ausfüllen einer Aufnahme (16) mit widerstandsfähigem Material, so wie Zement, für die Überfahrt, Stützmaterial (14), so wie Metalverstärkungen, und ausgestattet ist mit einem Modell fuer die Befestigung (15) des Tors, in welchem das Gehäuse (17) die Umhüllung (9) aufnimmt.

7. Torzusammenbau gemäss Anspruch 6, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das Gehäuse (17) ein modulares Gehäuse (17) ist.

Revendications

1. Portail constitué d'un panneau de portail fait avec des profils superposés (3), des colonnes latérales dotées de systèmes de guidage (4) à l'intérieur desquelles les profils sont guidés verticalement via des galets (5) et un logement (9) à placer dans le sous-sol (S) dans lequel, quand le portail (H1) est fermé, les profils (3) se déploient entre les colonnes latérales formant le panneau de portail cité ; quand le portail (H2) est ouvert, les profils (3) rentrent dans le logement (9) en formant une pile telle que la hauteur (H2) de la pile de panneaux soit inférieure à la hauteur (H1) du panneau du portail avec la caractéristique que le portail est préfabriqué et que son encombrement est réduit grâce à un mécanisme articulé placé entre le logement (9) et les colonnes, ce qui permet de mouvoir les colonnes d'une position de transport pliée, pratiquement horizontale (10), à une position finale érigée, pratiquement verticale (11).

2. Portail conforme à la revendication 1, caractérisé par le fait qu'il comprend un ou plusieurs profils préalablement spécialement silhouettés (3) dotés de systèmes à récupération d'énergie, comme des systèmes photovoltaïques, pouvant être raccordé à une installation électrique externe ou qui pourrait fournir de l'énergie pour que le portail soit autosuffisant.

3. Portail conforme aux revendications précédentes, caractérisé par le fait qu'il comprend un second profil spécialement silhouetté (7) faisant office de couverture du passage carrossable pour les profils sous-jacents (3) ; par exemple, pour les véhicules, quand le panneau du portail est en position ouverte (H2).

4. Portail conforme aux revendications précédentes, caractérisé par le fait qu'il comprend un troisième profil préalablement spécialement silhouetté (8) qui empêche l'eau, ou à tout autre corps étranger, d'entrer dans le logement (9) quand le panneau du portail est en position fermée (H1).

5. Portail conforme aux revendications précédentes, caractérisé par le fait qu'il comprend des brides (13) de manutention, de soulèvement et d'installation du portail.

6. Assemblage du portail comprenant un portail conforme aux revendications de 1 à 5 et un carter (17) réalisé par remplissage d'une coquille (16) avec un matériau résistant au passage, comme le béton, matériau de support (14) comme renfort métallique et fournissant un modèle pour fixer (15) le portail dans lequel le carter (17) accueillera le logement (9).

7. Assemblage du portail conforme à la revendication 6 caractérisé per le fait que le carter (17) est un carter modulaire (17).

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