Quick release for security bars system
OwnerMitchell Lillyinventor
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Abstract
The quick release for security bars system automatically unlocks the security bars fitted on the exterior of a building in response to a signal from a fire detection device. On any window or other opening fitted with hinged security bars, one or more quick release latching mechanisms are attached to the side of the bars opposite the hinges. The quick release latching mechanism has an electric solenoid wherein the plunger of the solenoid is fitted with a male portion that engages with a fixed female portion. When a fire detection device, such as a heat detector, smoke detector, or gas sensor, triggers an alarm, power to the solenoid is interrupted and the plunger of the solenoid extends and disengages the male portion from the female portion and therefore disengages the security bars.
Claims11
A quick release system, comprising:
- an electric solenoid with an extendable plunger, the solenoid being adapted for attachment to a frame of a building opening;
- a male engagement member attached to the extendable plunger of the solenoid;
- a female engagement member adapted for attachment to a building opening closure member in alignment with the male engagement member, the male and female engagement members forming a quick release latching mechanism;
- at least one fire detection device selected from the group consisting of a gas sensor, a heat detector, and a smoke detector;
- an alarm device having a horn activated when receiving a positive signal from the fire detection device;
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- a control panel having means for interrupting power to the quick release latching mechanism after receiving a positive signal from the fire protection device to extend the plunger and disengage the male and female members.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.