SE536311C2 - Emergency evacuation module and emergency evacuation system - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to an emergency evacuation module (1) comprising a presentation unit (2b) for displaying information in an emergency situation, a control unit (11), and a power supply unit configured to power the module (1). The module (1) further comprises a loudspeaker (10) and at least a first technical unit (3-9). The control unit (11) is configured to control and monitor illumination of the presentation unit (2b), the operation of the loudspeaker (10), and the operation of at least a first technical unit (3-9). The module provides a unitary housing comprising the presentation unit, the control unit, power supply unit, loudspeaker and first technical unit, wherein these are arranged such that they are powered by the power supply unit. The invention also relates to an emergency evacuation system comprising at least two emergency evacuation modules 1, wherein the control unit (11) in one of the emergency evacuation modules (1) contained is configured to control the operation of the other modules of the system.

Description

25 30 536 311 2 In the case of new construction or renovation of properties, there are a number of technical units that must be located near an exterior door or the door that leads in / out to / from a company with employees, as well as other necessary technical units that can be located in other parts of the premises in the property. Technical units with associated respective units that must be arranged in the vicinity of a door can be intended for burglar alarms, assault alarms, door alarms, as well as speakers, surveillance cameras, control and regulation function for climate control. Other necessary technical units that can be located in other parts of the emergency rooms, for example in substations, can be units for access control systems, burglar alarms, smoke detectors, motion detectors, monitoring hinges and functions for climate control. The other units can be arranged individually in the room or arranged several together in so-called substations.

In the case of new construction or renovation, a common solution is to try to integrate these technical units in a uniform way, for example, certain units can be placed more hidden or completely hidden, for example above a ceiling. Which solution is chosen for these units depends, among other things, on the architect responsible and / or the person responsible for the actual construction / renovation.

Today, an accepted solution is to set aside a certain space in newly built properties in each room for different types of technical units, usually named as electrical niches, in which only a limited number of units can fit and thus try to compromise on which units should be arranged there. .

Below are examples of some documents that show known devices in the field of technology.

DE 20 2004 012 616 shows a display device for escape routes which comprises a display panel. The illuminated emergency evacuation module in a building has a display panel with different colors to indicate the escape route to the emergency exit, using white light from at least two LEDs (Light Emitting Diode) along at least one side of the panel.

The sign is illuminated by means of a control circuit connected to a smoke detector and a control unit to give a flashing light.

DE 10 2008 017 656 shows an evacuation sign such as, for example, the emergency lighting sign described in standard EN 183 8, which sign is electrically lit. Furthermore, this document comprises an emergency light fixture in which the evacuation sign is arranged.

The annature further includes at least one of the following; a laser diode aimed at the floor to then project a sign pointing towards the exit, an LED that flashes at different frequencies depending on how urgent it is to evacuate the building and a loudspeaker that provides safety instructions.

For emergency evacuation modules, it is common for service and maintenance to be neglected. This may be due to the fact that the signs were originally delivered by a construction contractor with an electrical contractor as a subcontractor, which may have the consequence that when the property is completed, there is no valid agreement for service and maintenance. For example, a common problem is that there is no alarm indication as the sign lighting does not work satisfactorily, which may be due to a fault in the accumulator used for spare drive. It is therefore not uncommon for the lighting of many emergency evacuation modules to be out of order without the responsible personnel being aware of this. There are usually light indications on each sign that show status and error indications, which can often be so complicated that the responsible staff cannot correctly interpret them.

The above-mentioned technical units are desired to be arranged as secluded as possible.

Especially in cultural heritage-labeled properties, it is often a problem to find a mandatory place for units because there are regulations regarding the property's interior, so a common solution is to simply opt out of certain technical units that are not considered necessary or arrange units in hidden corners such as cabinets. or similar. When the units are arranged in a hidden way, this often leads to problems both during assembly and later during service and maintenance, because their hidden location makes them difficult to access. In addition, these units can also have an illogical location in the room, which is not always indicated on drawings of the room, which leads to them then being forgotten and the maintenance being completely neglected.

As discussed above, there is a need to verify the function of your emergency evacuation modules and a need to find a suitable place to arrange technical units inside properties.

None of the known techniques in the documents cited above are specially adapted to ensure the function of signs in such an intelligent manner that other technical units can also be taken into account.

The object of the present invention is thus to provide an intelligent emergency evacuation module which can not only monitor its own function, but can also monitor other technical units.

Summary of the Invention The above objects are achieved by the invention defined by the independent claims.

Preferred embodiments are defined by the dependent claims.

According to a first aspect, the invention relates to an emergency evacuation module for indicating direction to the nearest emergency exit. The module comprises a presentation unit intended to display information in an emergency situation, an electronic coordination unit, and a power supply unit adapted to supply power to the module. The module includes a speaker and at least two technical units. The coordination unit is adapted to control and monitor lighting of the presentation unit, the function of the loudspeaker and the operation of at least the said at least two technical units. The module is a uniform housing comprising the presentation unit, the coordination unit, the power supply unit, the loudspeaker and at least two technical units comprising a temperature detector indicating fire and a light indicator indicating triggered door alarm. These units are arranged in such a way that they are powered by the power supply unit.

The coordination unit is adapted to give an indication at least in the event of a fire and triggered door alarm and is further adapted to control and monitor at least one technical unit arranged outside the module.

This leads to several benefits, which are as follows. The assembly of technical units is simplified at the same time as access is simplified during service. Furthermore, the operation becomes safer than before because the maintenance of the units does not risk being neglected in the same way as when units are illogically arranged in the room. In addition, financial gains are achieved as a result of the units being arranged together.

According to a second aspect, the invention relates to an emergency evacuation system comprising at least two emergency evacuation modules, wherein the coordination unit in one of the included emergency evacuation modules is adapted to coordinate the function with other modules in the system.

Brief description of the drawing Figure 1 shows an emergency evacuation module seen from the front, Figure 2 shows an emergency evacuation module seen from behind, Figure 3 shows an emergency evacuation module seen from below, Figure 4 shows an emergency evacuation module seen from the left side, and Figure 6 shows a system at an emergency evacuation module.

Detailed description of preferred embodiments of the Uggning Right / left side are defined as a person looking at the sign from the front.

Figure 1 shows a preferred embodiment of an emergency evacuation module 1 seen from the front.

This module 1 comprises a presentation unit 2b intended to display information in an emergency situation, a coordination unit 11, and a power supply unit adapted to supply power to the module. The presentation unit 2b may, as shown in Figure 1, be designed to comply with European standard EN 1838: 1999, but may also have a different design indicating the direction of exit. Furthermore, the module 1 comprises a loudspeaker 10 and at least a first technical unit 3-9. The coordination unit 11 is adapted to control and monitor lighting of the presentation unit 2b, the function of the speaker 10, and the function of at least a first technical unit 3-9. In addition, the module constitutes a uniform housing comprising said presentation unit, coordination unit, power supply unit, loudspeaker and first technical unit, these being arranged in such a way that they are powered by the power supply unit. 10 15 20 25 30 536 311 6 The power supply unit is dutifully adapted to receive power via a cable. In addition, it includes one or two batteries, which ensure backup operation when ordinary power supply is neglected.

The coordination unit 11 may suitably be a circuit board or other similar electronic unit. The coordination unit 11 may further be adapted to control and monitor at least one second technical unit 13, 14, 15 arranged externally outside the module 1.

In addition, the coordination unit 1 1 may comprise a connection to a reception center for alarm transmission to it.

The module can mainly be shaped as a straightening block 2a. But it can also have a poor shape, such as a sphere or a straight block with rounded corners or some poor geometric shape.

Figure 2 shows the preferred embodiment of the emergency evacuation module seen from behind. At the back, the speaker 10 is suitably arranged, as can be seen in the figure. Furthermore, the coordination unit 11 is visible which is adapted to sit inside the module and is therefore marked with a dashed line.

The size of the emergency evacuation module can be adapted to the size of the presentation unit as the presentation unit 2b constitutes a sign according to European standard EN l838: 1999. Then the size of the emergency evacuation module 1 is about 30> <40 cm (height> larger or smaller module can be mandatory depending on how many technical units are intended to be arranged in it and how large these units The module can be made of plastic or another suitable material that is relatively light.

Figure 3 shows the preferred embodiment of the emergency evacuation module with its technical units seen from below. In the same way, Figure 4 shows the emergency evacuation module seen from the right side and Figure 5 shows the emergency evacuation module seen from the left side. Figures 1-5 thus show a preferred embodiment of the emergency evacuation module with the associated technical units arranged therein. Other locations of the technical units are also conceivable. The above-mentioned coordination unit 11 may further be adapted to control and monitor at least one or more of the following technical units - the function of temperature detector 3, - the function of light indicator 4 indicating triggered door alarm, - the function of motion detector 8, and the function of surveillance camera 9.

The coordination unit I 1 may also be adapted to control and monitor at least one or fl era of the following technical units - the function of light indicator 5 indicating triggered assault alarm, - the function of light detector 6, and - the function of glass break detector 7.

The temperature detector 3 is suitably adapted to give an indication in the event of a fire and to give a signal to the building's heating and cooling system. The light detector 6 is suitably adapted to control the lighting in the room. Furthermore, the glass break detector 7 can be intended for burglar alarms and the motion detector 8 can be intended for burglar alarms, lighting control and control of the premises' heating and cooling system. Furthermore, it is suitable that the monitoring body 9 stores images locally.

The light indicator 4 indicates a triggered door alarm. This door alarm can be triggered by unauthorized opening of the door by, for example, forcing or using a sealed emergency evacuation handle.

The glass break detector 7 aims to indicate burglary alarms. Burglary alarms are usually indicated on the glass panes that are arranged in connection with the front door.

The first technical units 3-9 arranged in connection with the coordination unit 11 are directly connected to the coordination unit in the form of, for example, electrical contacts. However, they can also be wirelessly connected to the device. An additional unit that ensures wireless communication can be connected to the device. 10 15 20 25 30 536 311 8 A second technical unit arranged externally outside module 1 may be at least one or more of the following units - card reader for access control system 13, - magnetic contact at door 14, and - opening function for motor lock in door 15.

The second technical unit, located extremely outside the module 1, can also be one or more of the following units, electric door lock in the form of a round-the-clock function, - electric door lock in the form of a night lock function, - door lock sensor for control of electric lock with night locking function, - opening function for unlocking electric lock with round-the-clock function, - manual activation of fire / evacuation alarm, - motion detector for burglar alarm, lighting control and control of the room's heating and cooling system, - glass breaker detector for burglar alarm , - alarm glass in the form of a glass plate in which one or fl your alarm circuits are built in, - surveillance camera, - detector for assault alarm, - smoke / heat detector for detection of fire, - point detector for monitoring valuables, - liquid detector for monitoring against water damage, and - temperature detector for heating and cooling system.

The speaker 10 arranged in the module may comprise the following types of sound indications.

Ringing signal, for example in the form of a motor-driven fire alarm clock, for evacuation signal according to international standards. Spoken message about evacuation in your languages, eg Swedish, English, or another language spoken in the country in question. There may also be additional spoken instructions that are important in an emergency such as not to use elevators. 10 15 20 25 30 536 3 '|' l 9 The speaker's sound indications can be used, for example, in the following situations. Warning for activation of burglar alarms and night locking, which for example means that a motor-controlled lock in the door is activated. This warning can be in the form of an audible signal or spoken message or a combination thereof. It is important that people who remain in the room receive a warning about the activation as it is also connected to a movement alarm. Furthermore, sound indication in the event of a triggered alarm can take place in the form of an audible signal or spoken message or a combination thereof.

Preferably, there is no sound indication in the part of the room where the assault alarm has been triggered, which could lead to a worse threat situation. In the event of a burglar alarm being triggered, it may be appropriate to use a sharp ringing signal in order to scare away the person or persons who triggered the burglar alarm. In addition, it may be appropriate to have a spoken message about a triggered door alarm, for example by broken sealing for emergency evacuation handles. The spoken message can then, for example, read “Door alarm triggered. Emergency escape handles should only be used in an emergency. Please wait for staff ”.

Suitably, the coordination unit 11 is connected to the premises' main central equipment.

The main central equipment can include basic central equipment for, for example, access control systems, burglar alarms, fire alarms, etc.

Figure 6 shows an embodiment of an emergency evacuation system 100. The emergency evacuation system may comprise at least two emergency evacuation modules 1. The coordinating unit 11 in one of the included emergency evacuation modules 1 is adapted to coordinate the function with other modules in the system.

The arrangement unit 11 in the emergency evacuation system 100 may be adapted to coordinate the function with other modules by means of wireless communication. This wireless communication can, for example, be via so-called bluetooth. It is also possible to use wired communication, which may be suitable when two modules are arranged at a relatively short distance from each other.

The coordination unit 11 in the emergency evacuation system 100 may also be adapted to coordinate the function with other modules according to predetermined protocols. These protocols may contain specific schemes for the order in which the operation of the other modules is to be arranged.

The emergency evacuation system 100 may also be designed so that the coordination unit in one of the included emergency evacuation modules 1 is further adapted to coordinate the function with at least one of the other technical units 13-15, as shown in figure 6. The other technical units 13-15 are in first hand suitably connected wirelessly to the coordination unit 11. When the second technical unit is arranged within a suitable, relatively short distance from the coordination unit, a wired connection may also be conceivable. The other technical units 13-15 can be arranged individually in the room or in connection with the room. The extremely arranged technical units 13-15 which the coordination unit 11 is adapted to control and monitor can also be arranged in an emergency evacuation module 1 in the room. The emergency evacuation system 100 may also include additional or different technical units other than those shown in Figure 6, such as technical units described in connection with Figures 1-5.

The present invention is not limited to the preferred embodiments described above.

Various alternatives, modifications and equivalents can be used. The above-mentioned embodiments are therefore not to be construed as limiting the scope of the invention, as defined by the appended claims.

Claims (4)

535 3'l '| // Patent claims An emergency evacuation module (1) for indicating the direction of the nearest emergency exit, which module (1) comprises: - a presentation unit (2b) intended to display information in an emergency, - an electronic coordination unit (11), and - a power supply unit adapted to supply power. the module (1), characterized in that the module (1) comprises a loudspeaker (10) and at least two technical units (3-9), the coordination unit (1 1) being adapted to control and monitor - lighting of the presentation unit (2b), - the function of the loudspeaker (10), and - the function of at least two technical units (3-9), provided that the module (I) forms a uniform housing comprising the presentation unit (2b), the coordination unit (1 1), the power supply unit, the loudspeaker ( 10) and at least two technical units (3-9) comprising a temperature detector (3) indicating fire and a light indicator (4) indicating triggered door alarm, these units (2b, 11, 10, 3-9) being arranged so as to way that the st is supplied by the power supply unit, where the coordination unit (1 1) is adapted to give indication at least in case of fire and triggered door lane and that the coordination unit (1 1) is further adapted to control and monitor at least one technical unit (13, 14) arranged outside the module (1). , 15). Emergency evacuation module according to one of Claims 1, characterized in that the coordination unit (1 1) comprises a connection to a reception center for alarm transmission to it. Emergency evacuation module according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the module is substantially shaped as a straightening block (2a). Emergency evacuation module according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the coordination unit (11) is further adapted to control and monitor at least one or more of the following technical units: - the function of the motion detector (8), and - the function of the surveillance camera (9). 536 311 / Z. Emergency evacuation module according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the coordination unit (l 1) is further adapted to control and monitor at least one or more of the following technical units - the function of light indicator (5) indicating triggered assault alarm, - the function of light detector (6 ), and the function of the glass break detector (7). . Emergency evacuation module according to one of Claims 2 to 5, characterized in that a second technical unit arranged externally outside the module (1) is at least one or more of the following units - card reader for access control system (13), - magnetic contact at door (14), and - opening function for engine lock in door (15). . Emergency evacuation system characterized in that the system comprises at least two emergency evacuation modules (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the coordination unit (1 1) in one of the included emergency evacuation modules (1) is adapted to coordinate the function with other modules in the system. . System according to claim 7, wherein the coordination unit (11) is adapted to coordinate the function with other modules by means of wireless communication. . A system according to any one of claims 7 or 8, wherein the coordination unit (11) is adapted to coordinate the function with other modules according to predetermined protocols.