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Access control apparatus

US7845115B2 · kind B2 · utility

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14Claims
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Filing dateAug 31, 2006
Grant dateDec 7, 2010
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Expiry dateJan 17, 2027

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG07C2011/02
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

An access control apparatus has a blocking device (1) that is actuated by an actuator, and an authentication reader (7), upon reading a valid access authorization the blocking device (1) moving into the release position. For detecting a wheel chair (15) and/or pram in the area of the blocking device (1) a sensor (13) is provided, which does not activate the actuator for moving the blocking device (1) from the release position into the blocking position until the wheel chair (15) or pram has left its detection area.

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