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System and method for safety management in roll-up doors

US11236540B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 13, 2020
Grant dateFeb 1, 2022
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Expiry dateApr 13, 2040

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE06B2009/6836
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A safety curtain and system includes multiple light emitters and multiple light receivers to detect traffic approaching a doorway. The safety curtain my include pairs of multiple light emitters and receivers positioned on both sides of a passageway (doorway) so as to detect approaching traffic. The multiple light emitters and light receivers may detect a height of an approaching traffic (e.g., person or vehicle) and initiate warning lights of a possible door closing. The detected approach of traffic may cause the door to be stopped, reversed or slow down. The system may include a computer to monitor the signals from the receivers and may control the motion of the door.

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