Optical safety barrier with repositionable fixtures
AssigneeSchneider Electric SA
InventorJean-Bernard Givet
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Abstract
An optical safety barrier is connected to a fixed object such as a wall, a framework or other structure. The barrier includes several elements including a unit that has opposite ends and that is configured to form a protective beam which sets off an alarm if the beam is penetrated by an intrusion. An L-shaped upper support and an L-shaped lower support are configured to rotate the unit about a longitudinal axis. The lower support is able to slide longitudinally so as to enable the unit to be installed and removed. An upper end cover is arranged below the upper support and a lower end cover is arranged above the lower support. The covers hold the opposite ends of the unit. A display and dialogue unit is positioned adjacent to the beam of the unit.
Claims9
An optical safety barrier for connection to a fixed object such as a wall, a framework or other structure, said barrier comprising:
- a unit (1) having opposite ends and being configured to form a protective beam (P) that sets off an alarm if the beam (P) is penetrated by an intrusion;
- an L-shaped upper support (2) and an L-shaped lower support (3) configured to rotate the unit (1) about a longitudinal axis (Z), said lower support (3) being able to slide longitudinally so as to enable the unit (1) to be installed and removed;
- an upper end cover (11) arranged below the upper support (2) and a lower end cover (12) arranged above the lower support (3), said covers (11) and (12) holding the opposite ends of the unit (1);
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- a display and dialogue unit (13) positioned adjacent to the beam (P) of the unit (1).
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.