REMOTE-CONTROLLED SECURITY BARRIER WITH FOLDABLE ARM AND WEIGHT-BALANCED MECHANISM WITH MOBILITY

Abstract

The titled invention discloses a remote-controlled security barrier with a foldable arm and a weight-balanced mechanism, designed to provide flexible and efficient access control for various entrances. The security barrier comprises a floor base stand with wheels for easy mobility and a vertical beam mounted on the stand, supporting a 10 pivotally attached signpost barrier arm. A weight-balancing block ensures smooth and stable movement of the barrier arm, while a DC motor gear drive controlled remotely operates a rope winding mechanism to raise and lower the arm. A foldable arm connected to the front edge of the barrier arm is guided by a supporting bar and a guiding slot, with pivotal joints facilitating smooth transitions between horizontal and 15 vertical positions. The foldable arm rests on a floor-resting bush for stability in the lowered position. This invention offers a versatile, compact, and user-friendly solution for managing access control in diverse settings, with advantages including mobility, remote operation, and straightforward installation.

Specification

The present invention relates to the field of access control systems and more particularly relates to a remote-controlled security barrier with a foldable arm and a weight-balanced mechanism for mobile and adaptable entrance management.
DESCRIPTION OF THE RELATED ART
Conventional security barriers used for controlling access to restricted areas consist of fixed installations, where a swing barrier can be operated manually or automatically.
These systems employ image sensing cameras for vehicle authentication, allowing the barrier to raise its arm upon recognizing authorized vehicles or individuals. These conventional barriers have their permanent fixation at a single location, lacking the flexibility to be easily relocated based on changing security needs. And manual operation can be tedious and the fixed nature of these barriers limits their adaptability to different entrance configurations.
The present invention overcomes the problems faced in traditional security barriers by implementing a mobile, remote-controlled security barrier with a foldable arm and a weight-balanced mechanism. This design allows the barrier to be easily positioned at any location where entrance protection is required. The barrier is mounted on a floor base stand equipped with wheels for easy mobility and features a vertical beam that supports a pivoting signpost barrier arm. The arm's movement is facilitated by a DC motor gear drive, which is powered by a battery and controlled remotely. A weight­balancing block ensures smooth and efficient raising and lowering of the barrier arm, while a foldable arm with a floor-resting bush provides support when the barrier is in the lowered position. The foldable arm" is interlinked with the barrier through a supporting bar and guided by a slot, enabling it to transition smoothly between vertical and horizontal positions.


BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
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The present invention is a remote-controlled security barrier designed for authorized access control, featuring a foldable arm and a weight-balanced mechanism for easy 5 mobility. Unlike traditional fixed barriers, this security signpost barrier can be positioned at any location where entrance protection is required. The barrier operates using a DC motor gear drive powered by a battery, which can be controlled remotely.
It consists of a vertical beam mounted on a floor base stand with wheels for mobility.
A signpost barrier arm is suspended on the vertical beam using a pivot, allowing it to 10 raise or lower. A weight-balancing block ensures smooth operation, while a foldable arm with a floor-resting bush supports the barrier when lowered. The barrier's movement is facilitated by a rope winding mechanism driven by the motor, with a guiding slot and supporting -bar ensuring the foldable arm transitions smoothly between vertical and horizontal positions. The entire system is designed to be 15 compact, mobile, and remotely operable, providing flexible and efficient access control for various entrances.


Figure shows the drawing "Remote-Controlled Security Barrier with Foldable Arm and Weight-Balanced Mechanism with Mobility" 20 1. FLOOR BASE STAND
2. VERTICAL BEAM
3. PIVOT
4. SIGNPOST BARRIER ARM
5. WEIGHT BALANCING BLOCK
25 6. FOLDABLE ARM
7. GUIDING SLOT
8. SUPPORTING BAR
9. PIVOTAL JOINTS
10. FLOOR RESTING BUSH
30 11. MOTOR
12. ROPE WINDING DRUM
13. ROPE INSERTING HOOK


DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION WITH REFERENCE TO DRAWING
2-Nov-2024/135610/202441087004/Form 2(Title Page)
1. FLOOR BASE STAND
This is the foundation of the security barrier. Equipped with wheels to facilitate 5 easy mobility and relocation. Provides stability and support for the entire
structure.
2. VERTICAL BEAM
Mounted on the floor base stand and is the main support structure for the barrier io arm and other components. Houses the DC motor gear drive and rope winding
mechanism.
3. PIVOT
Connects the signpost barrier arm to the vertical beam. Allows the barrier arm 15 to rotate freely, enabling raising and lowering movements


4. SIGNPOST BARRIER ARM
The main part that restricts or allows access. Suspended on the vertical beam via the pivot. Features a rear side weight-balancing block and a front-side
20 foldable arm.
5. WEIGHT BALANCING BLOCK
Attached to the rear side of the barrier arm. Counterbalances the weight of the barrier arm for smooth and controlled movement. Ensures the barrier arm 25 remains stable in both raised and lowered positions.
6. FOLDABLE ARM
Connected to the front edge of the barrier arm. Supports the barrier arm when in the lowered position, resting on the floor with a floor-resting bush. Folds 30 vertically when the barrier arm is raised, guided by the supporting bar and
guiding slot.

GUIDING SLOT
Located on the front edge of the barrier arm. Guides the supporting bar and foldable arm during the raising and lowering of the barrier arm. Ensures smooth and controlled movement of the foldable arm.
8. SUPPORTING BAR
Interlinks the foldable arm and the front end of the barrier arm. Guided by the guiding slot, it facilitates the smooth transition of the foldable arm between horizontal and vertical positions.
9. PIVOTAL JOINTS
Connect the interlinking supporting bar and foldable arm. Allow the foldable arm to shrink or expand as it moves between horizontal and vertical positions.
10. FLOOR RESTING BUSH
Attached to the end of the foldable arm. Provides a stable resting point for the foldable arm when the barrier is in the lowered position.


11. MOTOR
A DC motor gear drive that powers the rope winding mechanism. Mounted on the vertical beam and controlled remotely. Drives the raising and lowering of
the barrier arm.
12. ROPE WINDING DRUM
Coupled to the shaft of the DC motor gear drive. Winds and unwinds the rope to control the movement of the barrier arm.
13. ROPE INSERTING HOOK
Located at the rear end of the barrier arm. Connects the rope from the winding drum to the barrier arm. Facilitates the pulling and releasing of the rope to lower or raise the barrier arm.


DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
2-Nov-2024/135610/202441087004/Form 2(Title Page)
The present invention is a remote-controlled security barrier with a foldable arm and a weight-balanced mechanism, designed to provide flexible and efficient access control 5 for various entrances.
The security barrier comprises a floor base stand (1) equipped with wheels, allowing for easy mobility and relocation based on changing security needs.
Securely mounted on the floor base stand (1) is a vertical beam (2), is the main support structure for the entire barrier assembly.
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A signpost barrier arm (4) is suspended on the vertical beam (2) using a pivot (3), which allows the barrier arm (4) to move freely, enabling smooth raising and lowering
movements.


The barrier arm (4) features a weight-balancing block (5) attached to its rear side. This 15 block (5) counterbalances the weight of the barrier arm (4), ensuring controlled and stable movement during operation. The weight-balancing block (5) maintains the barrier arm's (4) stability in both raised and lowered positions.
Integrated into the vertical beam (2) is a DC motor gear drive (11) that powers the rope winding mechanism. 20 The motor (11) is controlled remotely via a handheld device, allowing users to raise or lower the barrier arm (4) from a distance.
A rope winding drum (12) is coupled to the shaft of the DC motor gear drive (11).
One end of the rope is fixed to the winding drum (12), while the other end is attached to a rope inserting hook (13) located at the rear end of the barrier arm (4). 25 The rotation of the gear drive (11) winds the rope in one direction, pulling the rope from the rope inserting hook (13) and lowering the barrier arm (4).
Reversing the action of the gear drive (11) unwinds the rope from the winding drum (12), allowing the weight-balancing block (5) to bring the barrier arm (4) back to its original, raised position. 30 The front edge of the barrier arm (4) is equipped with a foldable arm (6) that supports the barrier arm (4) when in the lowered position.


The foldable arm (6) is interlinked with the front end of the barrier arm (4) via a supporting bar (8), which is guided through a guiding slot (7) located on the front edge of the barrier arm (4).
The guiding slot (7) ensures the smooth and controlled movement of the foldable arm 5 (6) as the barrier arm (4) is raised or lowered.
When the barrier arm (4) is in the lowered position, the foldable arm (6) is held suspended over the floor, with a floor-resting bush (10) providing a stable resting point.
As the barrier arm (4) is raised, the foldable arm (6) is pulled by the action of the interlinking supporting bar (8), which slides along the guiding slot (7) and hangs the io foldable arm (6) in a vertical position.
Pivotal joints (9) are fixed between the interlinking supporting bar (8) and the foldable arm (6), allowing the fold able arm (6) to shrink or expand as it transitions between horizontal and vertical positions.
15 Method of performing the invention
To lower the barrier arm (4) and restrict access, the user activates the DC motor gear drive (11) using a remote-control device.
The motor (11) rotates the rope winding drum (12) in one direction, winding the rope 20 and pulling the rope inserting hook (13) attached to the rear end of the barrier arm (4).
This action causes the barrier arm (4) to pivot downwards around the pivot (3), transitioning from a raised to a lowered position.
As the barrier arm (4) lowers, the foldable arm (6) extends and is guided by the supporting bar (8) moving through the guiding slot (7). 25 Once fully lowered, the foldable arm (6) rests on the floor with the floor-resting bush (10) providing stability, and the weight-balancing block (5) ensures the barrier arm (4) remains steady in this position.
To raise the barrier arm (4) and allow access, the user activates the DC motor gear 30 drive (11) in the opposite direction using the remote-control device.
The motor (11) rotates the rope winding drum (12) in the reverse direction, unwinding the rope and releasing the tension on the rope inserting hook (13).

The weight-balancing block (5) assists in smoothly raising the barrier arm (4) as it pivots upwards around the pivot (3).
Simultaneously, the supporting bar (8) slides along the guiding slot (7), pulling the foldable arm (6) and transitioning it from a horizontal to a vertical position.
The pivotal joints (9) facilitate the smooth folding and unfolding of the foldable arm (6) during this process.
Once fully raised, the barrier arm (4) remains in a stable, upright position, with the foldable arm (6) hanging vertically, allowing vehicles or individuals to pass through the
entrance.
To relocate the security barrier, the user can easily push or pull the floor base stand (1) using the integrated wheels, moving the entire assembly to the desired location.
ADVANTAGES
> The barrier is mounted on a wheeled floor base stand, allowing for easy relocation based on changing security needs. This makes it a versatile solution for various entrances and events. > The barrier is controlled remotely via a handheld device, enabling users to raise or lower the barrier arm from a distance. This feature enhances convenience and safety for operators. > The foldable arm and weight-balanced mechanism allow the barrier to maintain a compact footprint, making it ideal for spaces where traditional fixed barriers may not be suitable. > The barrier's design allows for straightforward installation and operation, with minimal setup required. Its user-friendly nature makes it an attractive option for various applications, such as event management, temporary checkpoints, and emergency services.


CLAIM(S)
WE CLAIM
1. A remote-controlled security barrier with foldable arm and weight-balanced mechanism with mobility, comprising:
i. a floor base stand (1) with wheels for mobility; ii. a vertical beam (2) mounted on the floor base stand (1); iii. a signpost barrier arm (4) pivotally attached to the vertical beam (2); iv. a weight-balancing block (5) attached to the rear side of the barrier arm; v. a DC motor gear drive controlled remotely and mounted on the vertical
beam (2);
vi. a rope winding mechanism (12) coupled to the DC motor gear drive, configured to raise and lower the barrier arm; vii. a foldable arm (6) connected to the front edge of the barrier arm, supported by a supporting bar (8) and guided by a guiding slot (7), with pivotal joints (9) facilitating smooth movement; and viii. a floor-resting bush (10) attached to the end of the foldable arm (6) for stability in the lowered position
2. the remote-controlled security barrier as claimed in claim 1, wherein the rope winding mechanism comprises:
a rope winding drum (12) coupled to the shaft of the DC motor gear drive; and a rope with one end fixed to the winding drum (12) and the other end attached to a rope inserting hook (13) at the rear end of the barrier arm
3. the remote-controlled security barrier as claimed in claim 1, wherein the guiding slot (7) is located on the front edge of the barrier arm (4) and guides the supporting bar (8), enabling the foldable arm (6) to transition smoothly between horizontal and vertical positions

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