EP1054370A1 - Device for protecting an area against intrusion - Google Patents

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EP1054370A1
EP1054370A1 EP00401179A EP00401179A EP1054370A1 EP 1054370 A1 EP1054370 A1 EP 1054370A1 EP 00401179 A EP00401179 A EP 00401179A EP 00401179 A EP00401179 A EP 00401179A EP 1054370 A1 EP1054370 A1 EP 1054370A1
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    • G—PHYSICS
    • G08—SIGNALLING
    • G08B—SIGNALLING OR CALLING SYSTEMS; ORDER TELEGRAPHS; ALARM SYSTEMS
    • G08B15/00—Identifying, scaring or incapacitating burglars, thieves or intruders, e.g. by explosives
    • G08B15/02—Identifying, scaring or incapacitating burglars, thieves or intruders, e.g. by explosives with smoke, gas, or coloured or odorous powder or liquid
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F41—WEAPONS
    • F41H—ARMOUR; ARMOURED TURRETS; ARMOURED OR ARMED VEHICLES; MEANS OF ATTACK OR DEFENCE, e.g. CAMOUFLAGE, IN GENERAL
    • F41H11/00—Defence installations; Defence devices
    • F41H11/08—Barbed-wire obstacles; Barricades; Stanchions; Tank traps; Vehicle-impeding devices; Caltrops
    • G—PHYSICS
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    • G08B—SIGNALLING OR CALLING SYSTEMS; ORDER TELEGRAPHS; ALARM SYSTEMS
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    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E05—LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
    • E05G—SAFES OR STRONG-ROOMS FOR VALUABLES; BANK PROTECTION DEVICES; SAFETY TRANSACTION PARTITIONS
    • E05G1/00—Safes or strong-rooms for valuables
    • E05G1/12—Safes or strong-rooms for valuables with fluent-material releasing, generating or distributing means, e.g. fire-retardant or fire extinguishing means

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  • the technical field of the invention is that of defenses of an area against an intrusion, devices with reduced lethality.
  • the device according to the invention makes it possible to hinder non-toxic and non-lethal hacker progression across an area.
  • the device according to the invention also allows provide a gradual response to an attempted intrusion.
  • the operation of the device can be fully automatic or remotely controlled.
  • the subject of the invention is a defense device of a zone against intrusion characterized in that it includes at least one bag integral with at least one support, bag comprising a flexible envelope capable of being inflated by at least one gas or fluid generator triggered by control means, envelope deploying above the support so as to cover a volume substantially cylindrical, with an axis substantially parallel to the support, and sufficient dimensions to allow a barrier that could hinder progression towards the area defended by the device.
  • the support will carry or may be equipped at least one intrusion detector connected to the means of ordered.
  • the support may carry or may be equipped with at least a launch tube of at least one projectile.
  • the device can carry or be equipped with at least one launcher tube oriented in a substantially direction vertical and which can receive a warning projectile.
  • the warning projectile may for example include a pyrotechnic charge generating noise and / or light.
  • the warning projectile may include a charge tear gas.
  • the launcher tube can be actuated by the means of command in response to the detection of an intrusion.
  • the inflation of the bag can then be triggered by the control means in the event of persistent detection an intrusion after the launch tube was triggered.
  • the support may have a substantially rectangular surface and will present sufficient flexibility to allow it to be wound along a winding axis parallel to its width.
  • the support will include at least one prohibition signage marking.
  • the support may bear at at least one of its ends electrical connection means making it possible to connect it to at least one other similar support.
  • the support may bear at at least one of its ends mechanical connection means making it possible secured to at least one other similar support.
  • control means can be common to at least two supports.
  • the gas generator may include at least one pyrotechnic generator.
  • the gas generator may include at least one pressurized gas cylinder.
  • the control means may be connected to means for receiving remote control commands.
  • the bag may be covered with an adhesive material.
  • a defense device 1 is intended to prevent or delay access of an intruder 2 inside a zone Z.
  • This device comprises a support 3 which may have a a certain rigidity facilitating its maintenance on the ground.
  • the support could for example be constituted by a metal or composite plate. It could be anchored to the ground for example by stakes (not represented).
  • the support will for example be rectangular and may have a length between 5 and 10m and a width of 1.5 to 2.5m.
  • FIG 3 shows this device in section transverse.
  • the support 3 carries a bag 4 which is shown here schematically folded up.
  • the bag has a inflatable envelope 10 which is arranged in a housing of protection 11.
  • the envelope 10 of the bag is likely to be inflated by at least one gas generator 5 (three generators are shown in Figure 1). Such inflation will also cause the housing 11 to rupture.
  • gas generator 5 is preferably a generator pyrotechnic similar to those used in the field of automotive safety.
  • Pyrotechnic gas generators include a gas generating composition which is initiated by a ignition pyrotechnic component triggered by a electrical signal.
  • the envelope 10 can be produced for example in a material that is both flexible and resistant for example in polyamide or Kevlar or an elastic material such as elastomer. It could possibly be reinforced, by example by stitching or glued rubber bands to the envelope and arranged in a network. Such a provision will make the envelope more resistant to pressure and tearing by external aggressions.
  • the envelope will be made integral with the support for example by gluing or by means of clamps.
  • Patent EP529371 which describes a material which can be used for to make the envelope for such a bag
  • patents US5062367, FR2691706 and EP509655 which describe gas generators usable for automotive safety.
  • the support 3 also carries several detectors intrusion 6, for example infrared detectors or millimeter, each with a detection field of 7 oriented towards the outside of zone Z.
  • detectors intrusion 6 for example infrared detectors or millimeter, each with a detection field of 7 oriented towards the outside of zone Z.
  • the detectors 6 will preferably be arranged regularly spaced along at least one of the largest support lengths 3.
  • detectors 6 along the two lengths support 3.
  • This arrangement allows make the device symmetrical and authorize the detection of intruder from one side or the other of support 3. On thus facilitates the operational implementation of the device by authorizing its installation according to two positions different along zone Z.
  • the support 3 may also bear on its surface upper visible markings 8 ensuring signage prohibition to enter the protected area.
  • We may for example provide brightly colored bands, prohibitions, signage ....
  • the device according to the invention also includes electronic control means 9 which are connected to detectors 6 as well as gas generators 5.
  • These means will include algorithms allowing ensure a comparison between the signals provided by the or detectors 6 and those put into the device memories.
  • the detectors 6 After installation of the device along one of the boundaries of the zone Z to be protected, we activate the detectors 6 arranged along one side of the support. These detectors monitor the area surrounding zone Z.
  • the control means 9 When an intruder 2 approaches the device from a distance which will be adjustable from the control means according to the effect to be produced on the intruder (of the order of 2 to 5 m), the control means 9 cause the envelope 10 to inflate (see figure 2).
  • This envelope is deployed above the support 3 of so as to cover a cylindrical volume of axis 12 substantially parallel to the support 3.
  • the casing 10 provides a barrier linear whose dimensions are such that the passage of the intruder through the device is prohibited or all at least embarrassed.
  • control means 9 an alarm system producing an audible signal and / or bright and also transmitting an alert to a remote monitoring.
  • the detectors 6 will preferably be fixed in a way removable on support 3 to facilitate maintenance and storage.
  • the bag 10 can also be covered externally an adhesive material such as an epoxy or acrylate adhesive. A such an arrangement will further slow down the possible progression of an intruder.
  • Figure 4 shows a device according to a second mode for carrying out the invention.
  • the support 3 is made in the form of a flexible mat for example in rubber or foam 15 to 25 mm thick.
  • This carpet carries the envelope 10 folded and made integral with the carpet, for example by overmolding or gluing.
  • the end 19 of the mat 3 includes connecting means mechanical 17, such as latches, which are intended to allow the attachment of a support 3 with a other similar support. In order to allow such joining, the other end of the mat will carry means additional links.
  • the mat 3 carries at one end 19 of the means electrical connection 13 which are connected by conductors 15 to connectors 14, regularly distributed along the support 3 and which allow the connection of detectors 6.
  • the other end of the mat carries means for additional connection.
  • the electrical connection means 13 are also intended to electrically connect the support 3 to a support similar.
  • the flexible support 3 is substantially rectangular. he can be wound along a winding axis 16 which is parallel to its width.
  • the connectors 14 have a thickness reduced which does not interfere with the winding of the support 3.
  • the envelope 10 here the bag will be inflatable by means of a gas generator external (pyrotechnic or a gas cylinder under pressure) which will be connected to it via a pipeline 18.
  • a gas generator external pyrotechnic or a gas cylinder under pressure
  • Such an embodiment makes it possible to facilitate the storage and implementation of the device according to the invention.
  • the supports are then fixed to each other by the connecting means 17 and electrically connected to each other to others by the connection means 13.
  • FIG. 6 thus shows a device according to the invention which is formed by the joining of three supports 3a, 3b and 3c. These supports may be produced in the form of flexible mats such as that shown in Figure 4 or in the form of rigid or semi-rigid supports such as shown in figure 1.
  • a single control means 9 is connected to the different supports.
  • the electrical connections 20 are made between the different supports 3 and a connection 21 connects all the supports to the control means 9.
  • Connections 20 and 21 will preferably be made in the form of a "BUS" link (transmission cable data and energy). Detectors 6 and gas generators of different supports 3a, 3b and 3c will have an individual address which will be recognized by control means and the control means can thus determine precisely at which supports 3a, 3b or 3c there is an intrusion. Control means 9 will then cause the appropriate envelope to inflate.
  • the detectors 6 of the latter will transmit a detection signal to the control means 9 which will cause the envelope of the latter to swell support.
  • control means 9 with a reception device 22 for remote control commands 23 which are sent by a remote control station 24.
  • Figure 5 shows a third embodiment of the invention in which the support 3 is equipped with a tube launcher 25 whose axis 26 is vertical (and perpendicular to the support 3 placed on the ground).
  • the tube 25 contains a projectile 27 which can be ejected from the tube 25 in the direction 26 by igniting a pyrotechnic ejection charge 28.
  • the projectile 27 contains a charge which will be preferably a warning charge, i.e. which is triggered with delay on the trajectory of the projectile and which generates noise and / or light at a distance from the ground of the order 5 m.
  • a warning charge i.e. which is triggered with delay on the trajectory of the projectile and which generates noise and / or light at a distance from the ground of the order 5 m.
  • the projectile 27 of an incapacitating charge, for example of a composition tear gas which will be dispersed on the trajectory when firing the projectile.
  • an incapacitating charge for example of a composition tear gas which will be dispersed on the trajectory when firing the projectile.
  • the operating mode of this device is next:
  • Detectors 6 signal the approach of an intruder to a distance of the order of a few m (which is a function of the detector technology used).
  • the detection signal is operated by the control means 9 which cause the shot of the warning projectile which has the effect of dissuading the intruder.
  • alert information may be transmitted by the control means 9 to a remote control.
  • the detectors 6 continue to transmit a presence signal to the means of command 9. These then trigger the inflation of envelope 10.
  • Such an embodiment of the invention allows ensure a graduated response (warning then barrier) to intrusion attempts detected.
  • the launch tube will preferably be mounted in a way removable on the support 3 to allow its replacement.
  • the projectile may also be integral of a propellant charge to form a munition which could be replaced or renewed as needed operational.
  • tubes may be provided launchers oriented in different directions and possibly attached to a positioning platform in site and / or deposit.
  • sensors whose orientation will be such that it will allow a location of intruder position.
  • the means of order can then choose or orient the tubes appropriate to the location of the threat detected.
  • control means can then cause the most ammunition to fire appropriate according to the signals provided by the different detectors.

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Abstract

The intrusion protection mechanism (1) has a protected zone (Z) in which is placed a flexible envelope bag (4) solid with a support (3). When an intrusion command (9) is received a generator (5) blows up the bag to a cylindrical shape covering the area using fluid gas, forming a barrier in the area.

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Le domaine technique de l'invention est celui des dispositifs de défense d'une zone contre une intrusion, dispositifs ayant une létalité réduite.The technical field of the invention is that of defenses of an area against an intrusion, devices with reduced lethality.

Afin de permettre d'apporter une riposte graduelle dans le domaine de la protection de sites, on développe aujourd'hui de plus en plus de dispositifs de défense dits «non létaux».In order to allow a gradual response in the field of site protection, we are developing today more and more so-called defense devices "Non-lethal".

Ces dispositifs permettent d'assurer le ralentissement ou la dissuasion d'un individu et sont conçus de façon à n'occasionner aucune ou peu de blessures.These devices make it possible to slow down or deterrence to an individual and are designed to cause little or no injury.

Ils permettent soit de mettre en fuite la menace soit de la ralentir ou de la neutraliser temporairement, ce qui permet à des forces de l'ordre conventionnelles d'intervenir.They allow either to flee the threat or to slow it down or temporarily neutralize it, which allows conventional law enforcement to intervene.

Il est ainsi connu d'utiliser dans le cadre de la protection de zone des dispositifs dispersant une substance lacrymogène ou irritante.It is thus known to use in the context of area protection of devices dispersing a substance tear or irritant.

Ces dispositifs ont une zone d'efficacité réduite sauf à mettre en oeuvre des quantités beaucoup trop importantes de matière lacrymogène, ce qui rendrait le dispositif dangereux notamment pour les yeux des victimes.These devices have a reduced efficiency zone except at implement far too large quantities of tear gas, which would make the device dangerous especially for the eyes of the victims.

De plus ils peuvent difficilement être utilisés dans un espace ouvert, par exemple autour d'un cantonnement, où la substance active se trouverait très vite diluée.In addition, they can hardly be used in a open space, for example around a cantonment, where the active substance would be quickly diluted.

C'est le but de l'invention que de proposer un dispositif de défense d'une zone ayant une létalité réduite et ne présentant pas de tels inconvénients.It is the object of the invention to propose a device defense of an area with reduced lethality and does not with no such disadvantages.

Ainsi le dispositif selon l'invention permet de gêner d'une façon non toxique et non létale la progression d'intrus au travers d'une zone.Thus the device according to the invention makes it possible to hinder non-toxic and non-lethal hacker progression across an area.

Le dispositif selon l'invention permet également d'apporter une riposte graduelle à une tentative d'intrusion.The device according to the invention also allows provide a gradual response to an attempted intrusion.

De plus, il est possible de modifier la configuration de mise en place du dispositif selon l'invention pour permettre de l'adapter à une géométrie de zone particulière. In addition, it is possible to modify the configuration of installation of the device according to the invention to allow to adapt it to a particular zone geometry.

Le fonctionnement du dispositif peut être entièrement automatique ou bien télécommandé.The operation of the device can be fully automatic or remotely controlled.

Ainsi l'invention a pour objet un dispositif de défense d'une zone contre l'intrusion caractérisé en ce qu'il comprend au moins un sac solidaire d'au moins un support, sac comprenant une enveloppe souple susceptible d'être gonflée par au moins un générateur de gaz ou de fluide déclenché par des moyens de commande, enveloppe se déployant au dessus du support de façon à venir couvrir un volume sensiblement cylindrique, d'axe sensiblement parallèle au support, et de dimensions suffisantes pour permettre de constituer une barrière pouvant gêner une progression en direction de la zone défendue par le dispositif.Thus the subject of the invention is a defense device of a zone against intrusion characterized in that it includes at least one bag integral with at least one support, bag comprising a flexible envelope capable of being inflated by at least one gas or fluid generator triggered by control means, envelope deploying above the support so as to cover a volume substantially cylindrical, with an axis substantially parallel to the support, and sufficient dimensions to allow a barrier that could hinder progression towards the area defended by the device.

Avantageusement, le support portera ou pourra être équipé d'au moins un détecteur d'intrusion relié aux moyens de commande.Advantageously, the support will carry or may be equipped at least one intrusion detector connected to the means of ordered.

Le support pourra porter ou pourra être équipé d'au moins un tube lanceur d'au moins un projectile.The support may carry or may be equipped with at least a launch tube of at least one projectile.

Le dispositif pourra porter ou être équipé d'au moins un tube lanceur orienté suivant une direction sensiblement verticale et qui pourra recevoir un projectile de semonce.The device can carry or be equipped with at least one launcher tube oriented in a substantially direction vertical and which can receive a warning projectile.

Le projectile de semonce pourra par exemple comprendre une charge pyrotechnique engendrant bruit et/ou lumière.The warning projectile may for example include a pyrotechnic charge generating noise and / or light.

Le projectile de semonce pourra comprendre une charge lacrymogène.The warning projectile may include a charge tear gas.

Le tube lanceur pourra être actionné par les moyens de commande en réponse à la détection d'une intrusion.The launcher tube can be actuated by the means of command in response to the detection of an intrusion.

Le gonflage du sac pourra alors être déclenché par les moyens de commande en cas de persistance de la détection d'une intrusion après le déclenchement du tube lanceur.The inflation of the bag can then be triggered by the control means in the event of persistent detection an intrusion after the launch tube was triggered.

Selon un autre mode de réalisation, le support pourra avoir une surface sensiblement rectangulaire et présentera une souplesse suffisante pour autoriser son enroulement suivant un axe d'enroulement parallèle à sa largeur.According to another embodiment, the support may have a substantially rectangular surface and will present sufficient flexibility to allow it to be wound along a winding axis parallel to its width.

Avantageusement, le support comportera au moins un marquage signalétique d'interdiction. Advantageously, the support will include at least one prohibition signage marking.

Le support pourra porter à au moins une de ses extrémités des moyens de connexion électrique permettant de le relier à au moins un autre support analogue.The support may bear at at least one of its ends electrical connection means making it possible to connect it to at least one other similar support.

Le support pourra porter à au moins une de ses extrémités des moyens de liaison mécanique permettant de le rendre solidaire d'au moins un autre support analogue.The support may bear at at least one of its ends mechanical connection means making it possible secured to at least one other similar support.

Avantageusement les moyens de commande pourront être communs à au moins deux supports.Advantageously, the control means can be common to at least two supports.

Le générateur de gaz pourra comprendre au moins un générateur pyrotechnique.The gas generator may include at least one pyrotechnic generator.

Le générateur de gaz pourra comprendre au moins une bouteille de gaz sous pression.The gas generator may include at least one pressurized gas cylinder.

Les moyens de commande pourront être reliés à des moyens de réception d'ordres de télécommande.The control means may be connected to means for receiving remote control commands.

Le sac pourra être recouvert d'un matériau adhésif.The bag may be covered with an adhesive material.

L'invention sera mieux comprise à la lecture de la description qui va suivre de différents modes de réalisation, description faite en référence aux dessins annexés et dans lesquels :

  • la figure 1 est une vue schématique en perspective d'un dispositif de défense selon un premier mode de réalisation de l'invention, dispositif représenté en position de veille,
  • la figure 2 est une vue analogue à la précédente qui montre le dispositif en position déployée,
  • la figure 3 est une vue schématique en coupe transversale du dispositif selon la figure 1,
  • la figure 4 représente un mode de mise en place d'un dispositif selon un deuxième mode de réalisation de l'invention,
  • la figure 5 est une vue schématique en coupe transversale d'un dispositif selon un troisième mode de réalisation de l'invention,
  • la figure 6 représente la mise en place de plusieurs dispositif selon l'invention pour réaliser une barrière.
The invention will be better understood on reading the description which follows of different embodiments, description made with reference to the accompanying drawings and in which:
  • FIG. 1 is a schematic perspective view of a defense device according to a first embodiment of the invention, device shown in the standby position,
  • FIG. 2 is a view similar to the previous one which shows the device in the deployed position,
  • FIG. 3 is a schematic cross-sectional view of the device according to FIG. 1,
  • FIG. 4 represents a mode of installation of a device according to a second embodiment of the invention,
  • FIG. 5 is a schematic cross-sectional view of a device according to a third embodiment of the invention,
  • FIG. 6 represents the installation of several devices according to the invention for producing a barrier.

En se reportant à la figure 1, un dispositif de défense 1 selon l'invention est destiné à empêcher ou retarder l'accès d'un intrus 2 à l'intérieur d'une zone Z.Referring to Figure 1, a defense device 1 according to the invention is intended to prevent or delay access of an intruder 2 inside a zone Z.

Ce dispositif comprend un support 3 pouvant présenter une certaine rigidité facilitant son maintien sur le sol.This device comprises a support 3 which may have a a certain rigidity facilitating its maintenance on the ground.

Le support pourra par exemple être constitué par une plaque en métal ou bien en matériau composite. Il pourra être ancré au sol par exemple au moyen de piquets (non représentés).The support could for example be constituted by a metal or composite plate. It could be anchored to the ground for example by stakes (not represented).

Le support sera par exemple rectangulaire et pourra avoir une longueur comprise entre 5 et 10m et une largeur de 1,5 à 2,5m.The support will for example be rectangular and may have a length between 5 and 10m and a width of 1.5 to 2.5m.

La figure 3 représente ce dispositif en coupe transversale. Le support 3 porte un sac 4 qui est représenté ici schématiquement de façon repliée. Le sac comporte une enveloppe gonflable 10 qui est disposée dans un boítier de protection 11. L'enveloppe 10 du sac est susceptible d'être gonflée par au moins un générateur de gaz 5 (trois générateurs sont représentés sur la figure 1). Un tel gonflage provoquera également la rupture du boítier 11. Le générateur de gaz 5 est de préférence un générateur pyrotechnique analogue à ceux utilisés dans le domaine de la sécurité automobile.Figure 3 shows this device in section transverse. The support 3 carries a bag 4 which is shown here schematically folded up. The bag has a inflatable envelope 10 which is arranged in a housing of protection 11. The envelope 10 of the bag is likely to be inflated by at least one gas generator 5 (three generators are shown in Figure 1). Such inflation will also cause the housing 11 to rupture. gas generator 5 is preferably a generator pyrotechnic similar to those used in the field of automotive safety.

Les générateurs de gaz pyrotechniques comprennent une composition génératrice de gaz qui est initiée par un composant pyrotechnique d'allumage déclenché lui même par un signal électrique.Pyrotechnic gas generators include a gas generating composition which is initiated by a ignition pyrotechnic component triggered by a electrical signal.

L'enveloppe 10 pourra être réalisée par exemple en un matériau à la fois souple et résistant par exemple en polyamide ou en Kevlar ou en un matériau élastique tel un élastomère. Elle pourra éventuellement être renforcée, par exemple par des coutures ou des bandes de caoutchouc collées à l'enveloppe et disposées en réseau. Une telle disposition permettra de rendre l'enveloppe plus résistante à la pression et au déchirement par les agressions externes. The envelope 10 can be produced for example in a material that is both flexible and resistant for example in polyamide or Kevlar or an elastic material such as elastomer. It could possibly be reinforced, by example by stitching or glued rubber bands to the envelope and arranged in a network. Such a provision will make the envelope more resistant to pressure and tearing by external aggressions.

L'enveloppe sera rendue solidaire du support par exemple par collage ou bien par l'intermédiaire de brides de serrage.The envelope will be made integral with the support for example by gluing or by means of clamps.

Les technologies relatives aux générateurs de gaz et aux sacs gonflables sont bien connues dans le domaine de la sécurité automobile. On pourra par exemple se reporter au brevet EP529371 qui décrit un matériau utilisable pour réaliser l'enveloppe d'un tel sac et aux brevets US5062367, FR2691706 et EP509655 qui décrivent des générateurs de gaz utilisables pour les sécurités automobiles.Technologies relating to gas generators and air bags are well known in the art automotive safety. We could for example refer to Patent EP529371 which describes a material which can be used for to make the envelope for such a bag and to patents US5062367, FR2691706 and EP509655 which describe gas generators usable for automotive safety.

Le support 3 porte également plusieurs détecteurs d'intrusion 6, par exemple des détecteurs infra rouge ou millimétriques, qui ont chacun un champ de détection 7 orienté vers l'extérieur de la zone Z.The support 3 also carries several detectors intrusion 6, for example infrared detectors or millimeter, each with a detection field of 7 oriented towards the outside of zone Z.

Les détecteurs 6 seront de préférence disposés régulièrement espacés le long d'au moins une des plus grandes longueurs du support 3.The detectors 6 will preferably be arranged regularly spaced along at least one of the largest support lengths 3.

Avantageusement, et comme représenté à la figure 1, on disposera des détecteurs 6 le long des deux longueurs parallèles du support 3. Une telle disposition permet de rendre le dispositif symétrique et autorise la détection des intrus provenant d'un côté ou de l'autre du support 3. On facilite ainsi la mise en oeuvre opérationnelle du dispositif en autorisant sa mise en place suivant deux positions différentes le long de la zone Z.Advantageously, and as shown in FIG. 1, we will have detectors 6 along the two lengths support 3. This arrangement allows make the device symmetrical and authorize the detection of intruder from one side or the other of support 3. On thus facilitates the operational implementation of the device by authorizing its installation according to two positions different along zone Z.

Le support 3 pourra également porter sur sa surface supérieure visible des marquages 8 assurant une signalétique de l'interdiction de pénétrer dans la zone protégée. On pourra par exemple prévoir des bandes de couleur vive, des inscriptions d'interdictions, des panneaux signalétiques....The support 3 may also bear on its surface upper visible markings 8 ensuring signage prohibition to enter the protected area. We may for example provide brightly colored bands, prohibitions, signage ....

Le dispositif selon l'invention comporte également des moyens électroniques de commande 9 qui sont reliés aux détecteurs 6 ainsi qu'aux générateurs de gaz 5.The device according to the invention also includes electronic control means 9 which are connected to detectors 6 as well as gas generators 5.

Ces moyens comporteront des algorithmes permettant d'assurer une comparaison entre les signaux fournis par le ou les détecteurs 6 et ceux mis dans des mémoires du dispositif.These means will include algorithms allowing ensure a comparison between the signals provided by the or detectors 6 and those put into the device memories.

Le fonctionnement de ce dispositif est le suivant: The operation of this device is as follows:

Après mise en place du dispositif le long d'une des frontières de la zone Z à protéger, on active les détecteurs 6 disposés le long d'un seul côté du support. Ces détecteurs assurent une surveillance de l'espace environnant la zone Z. Lorsqu'un intrus 2 s'approche du dispositif à une distance qui sera réglable à partir des moyens de commande selon l'effet à produire sur l'intrus (de l'ordre de 2 à 5 m), les moyens de commande 9 provoquent le gonflage de l'enveloppe 10 (voir la figure 2).After installation of the device along one of the boundaries of the zone Z to be protected, we activate the detectors 6 arranged along one side of the support. These detectors monitor the area surrounding zone Z. When an intruder 2 approaches the device from a distance which will be adjustable from the control means according to the effect to be produced on the intruder (of the order of 2 to 5 m), the control means 9 cause the envelope 10 to inflate (see figure 2).

Cette enveloppe se déploie au dessus du support 3 de façon à couvrir un volume cylindrique d'axe 12 sensiblement parallèle au support 3. L'enveloppe 10 fournit une barrière linéaire dont les dimensions sont telles que le passage de l'intrus au travers du dispositif se trouve interdit ou tout au moins gêné.This envelope is deployed above the support 3 of so as to cover a cylindrical volume of axis 12 substantially parallel to the support 3. The casing 10 provides a barrier linear whose dimensions are such that the passage of the intruder through the device is prohibited or all at least embarrassed.

A titre d'exemple, pour un support de 10m x 2m, il est possible de déployer un sac cylindrique de 2 à 3 m de diamètre et d'environ 10 m de long.For example, for a support of 10m x 2m, it is possible to deploy a cylindrical bag 2 to 3 m diameter and about 10 m long.

Avantageusement on pourra relier les moyens de commande 9 à un système d'alarme produisant un signal sonore et/ou lumineux et transmettant également une alerte à un poste de surveillance distant.Advantageously, it is possible to connect the control means 9 an alarm system producing an audible signal and / or bright and also transmitting an alert to a remote monitoring.

Les détecteurs 6 seront fixés de préférence d'une façon démontable sur le support 3 afin de faciliter la maintenance et le stockage.The detectors 6 will preferably be fixed in a way removable on support 3 to facilitate maintenance and storage.

A titre de variante, il. est possible de remplacer les générateurs de gaz pyrotechniques par une (ou plusieurs) bouteille(s) de gaz sous pression reliée(s) au volume interne de l'enveloppe 10 par une vanne dont l'ouverture sera provoquée par les moyens de commande 9.Alternatively, it. is possible to replace one (or more) pyrotechnic gas generators pressurized gas cylinder (s) connected to the internal volume of the casing 10 by a valve whose opening will be caused by the control means 9.

On pourra également remplacer le générateur de gaz par un générateur de mousse polymérisable, par exemple une mousse de polyuréthanne. Cette mousse se solidifiera dans l'enveloppe du sac et donnera à celui ci une rigidité accroissant l'effet de barrière et empêchant la perforation du sac. Le brevet WO8800882 décrit une telle mousse dans l'application à la réalisation rapide de flotteurs.We can also replace the gas generator with a polymerizable foam generator, e.g. foam polyurethane. This foam will solidify in the envelope of the bag and give it rigidity increasing the effect barrier and preventing perforation of the bag. The patent WO8800882 describes such a foam in the application to the rapid production of floats.

Le sac 10 pourra également être recouvert extérieurement d'un matériau adhésif telle une colle epoxy ou acrylate. Une telle disposition permettra de ralentir encore plus la progression éventuelle d'un intrus.The bag 10 can also be covered externally an adhesive material such as an epoxy or acrylate adhesive. A such an arrangement will further slow down the possible progression of an intruder.

La figure 4 montre un dispositif selon un deuxième mode de réalisation de l'invention. Selon ce mode, le support 3 est réalisé sous la forme d'un tapis souple par exemple en caoutchouc ou en mousse de 15 à 25 mm d'épaisseur. Ce tapis porte l'enveloppe 10 repliée et rendue solidaire du tapis, par exemple par surmoulage ou collage.Figure 4 shows a device according to a second mode for carrying out the invention. According to this mode, the support 3 is made in the form of a flexible mat for example in rubber or foam 15 to 25 mm thick. This carpet carries the envelope 10 folded and made integral with the carpet, for example by overmolding or gluing.

L'extrémité 19 du tapis 3 comporte des moyens de liaison mécanique 17, tels des attaches à grenouillère, qui sont destinés à permettre la solidarisation d'un support 3 avec un autre support analogue. Afin de permettre une telle solidarisation, l'autre extrémité du tapis portera des moyens de liaison complémentaires.The end 19 of the mat 3 includes connecting means mechanical 17, such as latches, which are intended to allow the attachment of a support 3 with a other similar support. In order to allow such joining, the other end of the mat will carry means additional links.

Le tapis 3 porte au niveau d'une extrémité 19 des moyens de connexion électrique 13 qui sont reliés par des conducteurs 15 à des connecteurs 14, régulièrement répartis le long du support 3 et qui permettent la connexion des détecteurs 6. L'autre extrémité du tapis porte des moyens de connexion complémentaires.The mat 3 carries at one end 19 of the means electrical connection 13 which are connected by conductors 15 to connectors 14, regularly distributed along the support 3 and which allow the connection of detectors 6. The other end of the mat carries means for additional connection.

Les moyens de connexion électrique 13 sont également destinés à relier électriquement le support 3 à un support analogue.The electrical connection means 13 are also intended to electrically connect the support 3 to a support similar.

Le support souple 3 est sensiblement rectangulaire. Il peut être enroulé suivant un axe 16 d'enroulement qui est parallèle à sa largeur. Les connecteurs 14 ont une épaisseur réduite qui ne gêne pas l'enroulement du support 3.The flexible support 3 is substantially rectangular. he can be wound along a winding axis 16 which is parallel to its width. The connectors 14 have a thickness reduced which does not interfere with the winding of the support 3.

Afin de faciliter l'enroulement du tapis, l'enveloppe 10 du sac sera ici gonflable au moyen de générateur de gaz externe (pyrotechnique ou bien une bouteille de gaz sous pression) qui lui sera relié par l'intermédiaire d'une canalisation 18. In order to facilitate the rolling up of the mat, the envelope 10 here the bag will be inflatable by means of a gas generator external (pyrotechnic or a gas cylinder under pressure) which will be connected to it via a pipeline 18.

Un tel mode de réalisation permet de faciliter le stockage et la mise en oeuvre du dispositif selon l'invention. On déroule ainsi sur le terrain plusieurs supports 3 de façon à réaliser une barrière de longueur donnée. Les supports sont ensuite fixés les uns aux autres par les moyens de liaison 17 et reliés électriquement les uns aux autres par les moyens de connexion 13.Such an embodiment makes it possible to facilitate the storage and implementation of the device according to the invention. We thus unroll on the ground several supports 3 so as to produce a length barrier given. The supports are then fixed to each other by the connecting means 17 and electrically connected to each other to others by the connection means 13.

On équipe ensuite les différents supports 3 de détecteurs 6 ainsi que de générateurs de gaz et on relie l'ensemble ainsi formé à un moyen de commande commun 9.We then equip the various supports 3 with detectors 6 as well as gas generators and we connect the assembly thus formed to a common control means 9.

La figure 6 montre ainsi un dispositif selon l'invention qui est formé par la solidarisation de trois supports 3a,3b et 3c. Ces supports pourront être réalisés sous la forme de tapis souples tels que celui représenté à la figure 4 ou bien sous la forme de supports rigides ou semi rigides comme représenté à la figure 1.FIG. 6 thus shows a device according to the invention which is formed by the joining of three supports 3a, 3b and 3c. These supports may be produced in the form of flexible mats such as that shown in Figure 4 or in the form of rigid or semi-rigid supports such as shown in figure 1.

Un seul moyen de commande 9 est relié aux différents supports. Les connexions électriques 20 sont réalisées entre les différents supports 3 et une connexion 21 relie l'ensemble des supports aux moyens de commande 9.A single control means 9 is connected to the different supports. The electrical connections 20 are made between the different supports 3 and a connection 21 connects all the supports to the control means 9.

Les connexions 20 et 21 seront de préférence réalisées sous la forme de « BUS » de liaison (cable de transmission des données et de l'énergie). Les détecteurs 6 et les générateurs de gaz des différentes supports 3a, 3b et 3c auront une adresse individuelle qui sera reconnue par les moyens de commande et les moyens de commande pourront ainsi déterminer précisément au niveau de quels supports 3a, 3b ou 3c se produit une intrusion. Les moyens de commande 9 provoqueront alors le gonflage de l'enveloppe appropriée.Connections 20 and 21 will preferably be made in the form of a "BUS" link (transmission cable data and energy). Detectors 6 and gas generators of different supports 3a, 3b and 3c will have an individual address which will be recognized by control means and the control means can thus determine precisely at which supports 3a, 3b or 3c there is an intrusion. Control means 9 will then cause the appropriate envelope to inflate.

Si l'intrus se déplace d'un premier support 3a vers un support voisin 3b, les détecteurs 6 de ce dernier transmettront un signal de détection aux moyens de commande 9 qui provoqueront le gonflage de l'enveloppe de ce dernier support. If the intruder moves from a first support 3a to a neighboring support 3b, the detectors 6 of the latter will transmit a detection signal to the control means 9 which will cause the envelope of the latter to swell support.

On peut également doter les moyens de commande 9 d'un dispositif de réception 22 d'ordres de télécommande 23 qui sont envoyés par un poste de contrôle distant 24.It is also possible to provide the control means 9 with a reception device 22 for remote control commands 23 which are sent by a remote control station 24.

La figure 5 montre un troisième mode de réalisation de l'invention dans lequel le support 3 est équipé d'un tube lanceur 25 dont l'axe 26 est vertical (et perpendiculaire au support 3 posé sur le sol). Le tube 25 renferme un projectile 27 qui peut être éjecté hors du tube 25 suivant la direction 26 par l'allumage d'une charge pyrotechnique d'éjection 28.Figure 5 shows a third embodiment of the invention in which the support 3 is equipped with a tube launcher 25 whose axis 26 is vertical (and perpendicular to the support 3 placed on the ground). The tube 25 contains a projectile 27 which can be ejected from the tube 25 in the direction 26 by igniting a pyrotechnic ejection charge 28.

Le projectile 27 renferme une charge qui sera de préférence une charge de semonce, c'est à dire qui est déclenché avec retard sur la trajectoire du projectile et qui engendre bruit et/ou lumière à une distance du sol de l'ordre de 5 m.The projectile 27 contains a charge which will be preferably a warning charge, i.e. which is triggered with delay on the trajectory of the projectile and which generates noise and / or light at a distance from the ground of the order 5 m.

De tels projectiles de semonce sont bien connus de l'Homme du Métier et ne seront donc pas décrits plus en détails.Such warning shots are well known from those skilled in the art and will therefore not be described further in details.

A titre de variante on pourra doter le projectile 27 d'une charge incapacitante, par exemple d'une composition lacrymogène qui sera dispersée sur trajectoire lors du tir du projectile.As a variant, it will be possible to endow the projectile 27 of an incapacitating charge, for example of a composition tear gas which will be dispersed on the trajectory when firing the projectile.

Le mode de fonctionnement de ce dispositif est le suivant:The operating mode of this device is next:

Les détecteurs 6 signalent l'approche d'un intrus à une distance de l'ordre de quelques m (qui est fonction de la technologie de détecteur utilisée). Le signal de détection est exploité par les moyens de commande 9 qui provoquent le tir du projectile de semonce qui a pour effet de dissuader l'intrus. Dans le même temps, une information d'alerte pourra être transmise par les moyens de commande 9 à un poste de contrôle disposé à distance.Detectors 6 signal the approach of an intruder to a distance of the order of a few m (which is a function of the detector technology used). The detection signal is operated by the control means 9 which cause the shot of the warning projectile which has the effect of dissuading the intruder. At the same time, alert information may be transmitted by the control means 9 to a remote control.

Si l'intrus reste au voisinage du dispositif 1, ou bien s'il continue sa progression vers la zone Z, les détecteurs 6 continuent à transmettre un signal de présence aux moyens de commande 9. Ces derniers déclenchent alors le gonflage de l'enveloppe 10. If the intruder remains in the vicinity of device 1, or else if it continues to progress towards zone Z, the detectors 6 continue to transmit a presence signal to the means of command 9. These then trigger the inflation of envelope 10.

Un tel mode de réalisation de l'invention permet d'assurer une réponse graduée (semonce puis barrière) aux tentatives d'intrusion détectées.Such an embodiment of the invention allows ensure a graduated response (warning then barrier) to intrusion attempts detected.

Le tube lanceur sera de préférence monté d'une façon démontable sur le support 3 afin de permettre son remplacement. Le projectile pourra également être solidaire d'une charge propulsive pour former une munition qui pourra être remplacée ou renouvelée en fonction des besoins opérationnels.The launch tube will preferably be mounted in a way removable on the support 3 to allow its replacement. The projectile may also be integral of a propellant charge to form a munition which could be replaced or renewed as needed operational.

A titre de variante on pourra prévoir plusieurs tubes lanceurs orientés suivant des directions différentes et éventuellement solidaires d'une plate-forme de positionnement en site et/ou gisement. Dans ce cas on prévoira des senseurs dont l'orientation sera telle qu'elle permettra une localisation de la position de l'intrus. Les moyens de commande pourront alors choisir ou orienter les tubes appropriés à la localisation de la menace détectée.Alternatively, several tubes may be provided launchers oriented in different directions and possibly attached to a positioning platform in site and / or deposit. In this case we will provide sensors whose orientation will be such that it will allow a location of intruder position. The means of order can then choose or orient the tubes appropriate to the location of the threat detected.

Il est bien entendu possible de combiner plusieurs supports selon la figure 5 de façon à réaliser une barrière telle que représentée à la figure 6. Les moyens de commande pourront alors provoquer le tir de la munition la plus appropriée en fonction des signaux fournis par les différents détecteurs.It is of course possible to combine several supports according to FIG. 5 so as to produce a barrier as shown in Figure 6. The control means can then cause the most ammunition to fire appropriate according to the signals provided by the different detectors.

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Dispositif (1) de défense d'une zone (Z) contre l'intrusion caractérisé en ce qu' il comprend au moins un sac (4) solidaire d'au moins un support (3), sac comprenant une enveloppe souple (10) susceptible d'être gonflée par au moins un générateur (5) de gaz ou de fluide déclenché par des moyens de commande (9), enveloppe (10) se déployant au dessus du support (3) de façon à venir couvrir un volume sensiblement cylindrique, d'axe (12) sensiblement parallèle au support, et de dimensions suffisantes pour permettre de constituer une barrière pouvant gêner une progression en direction de la zone défendue par le dispositif.Device (1) for defending an area (Z) against intrusion characterized in that it comprises at least one bag (4) secured to at least one support (3), bag comprising a flexible envelope (10) capable of being inflated by at least one generator (5) of gas or fluid triggered by control means (9), envelope (10) deploying above the support (3) so as to cover a substantially cylindrical volume , of axis (12) substantially parallel to the support, and of sufficient dimensions to allow a barrier to be formed which may hinder progression towards the zone defended by the device. Dispositif selon la revendication 1, caractérisé en ce que le support (3) porte ou peut être équipé d'au moins un détecteur (6) d'intrusion relié aux moyens de commande (9).Device according to claim 1, characterized in that that the support (3) carries or can be equipped with at least one intrusion detector (6) connected to the control means (9). Dispositif selon une des revendications 1 ou 2, caractérisé en ce que le support (3) porte ou peut être équipé d'au moins un tube (25) lanceur d'au moins un projectile (27).Device according to one of claims 1 or 2, characterized in that the support (3) carries or can be fitted with at least one launcher tube (25) with at least one projectile (27). Dispositif selon la revendication 3, caractérisé en ce qu'il porte ou peut être équipé d'au moins un tube lanceur, orienté suivant une direction (26) sensiblement verticale, et qui peur recevoir un projectile (27) de semonce.Device according to claim 3, characterized in that that it carries or can be equipped with at least one launcher tube, oriented in a substantially vertical direction (26), and who fear receiving a warning projectile (27). Dispositif selon la revendication 4, caractérisé en ce que le projectile de semonce comprend une charge pyrotechnique engendrant bruit et/ou lumière.Device according to claim 4, characterized in that that the warning projectile includes a charge pyrotechnic generating noise and / or light. Dispositif selon la revendication 4, caractérisé en ce que le projectile de semonce comprend une charge lacrymogène.Device according to claim 4, characterized in that that the warning projectile includes a tear gas charge. Dispositif selon une des revendications 3 à 6, caractérisé en ce que le tube lanceur (25) est actionné par les moyens de commande (9) en réponse à la détection d'une intrusion.Device according to one of claims 3 to 6, characterized in that the launcher tube (25) is actuated by the control means (9) in response to the detection of a intrusion. Dispositif selon la revendication 7, caractérisé en ce que le gonflage du sac (4) est déclenché par les moyens de commande (9) en cas de persistance de la détection d'une intrusion après le déclenchement du tube lanceur (25).Device according to claim 7, characterized in that that the inflation of the bag (4) is triggered by the means of command (9) in the event of persistent detection of a intrusion after triggering of the launch tube (25). Dispositif selon une des revendications 1 à 8, caractérisé en ce que le support (3) a une surface sensiblement rectangulaire et présente une souplesse suffisante pour autoriser son enroulement suivant un axe d'enroulement (16) parallèle à sa largeur.Device according to one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that the support (3) has a surface substantially rectangular and flexible sufficient to authorize its winding along an axis winding (16) parallel to its width. Dispositif selon une des revendications 1 à 9, caractérisé en ce que le support (3) comporte au moins un marquage (8) signalétique d'interdiction.Device according to one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that the support (3) comprises at least one marking (8) prohibition signage. Dispositif selon une des revendications 1 à 10, caractérisé en ce que le support (3) porte à au moins une de ses extrémités (19) des moyens de connexion électrique (13) permettant de le relier à au moins un autre support analogue.Device according to one of claims 1 to 10, characterized in that the support (3) carries at least one of its ends (19) electrical connection means (13) allowing it to be connected to at least one other similar support. Dispositif selon une des revendications 1 à 11, caractérisé en ce que le support (3) porte à au moins une de ses extrémités (19) des moyens de liaison mécanique (17) permettant de le rendre solidaire d'au moins un autre support analogue.Device according to one of Claims 1 to 11, characterized in that the support (3) carries at least one of its ends (19) mechanical connection means (17) allowing it to be secured to at least one other support similar. Dispositif selon une des revendications 1 à 12, caractérisé en ce que les moyens de commande (9) sont communs à au moins deux supports (3).Device according to one of claims 1 to 12, characterized in that the control means (9) are common at least two supports (3). Dispositif de défense selon une des revendications 1 à 13, caractérisé en ce que le générateur de gaz (5) comprend au moins un générateur pyrotechnique.Defense device according to one of claims 1 to 13, characterized in that the gas generator (5) comprises at least one pyrotechnic generator. Dispositif de défense selon une des revendications 1 à 14, caractérisé en ce que le générateur de gaz comprend au moins une bouteille de gaz sous pression.Defense device according to one of claims 1 to 14, characterized in that the gas generator comprises at least minus a cylinder of pressurized gas. Dispositif de défense selon une des revendications 1 à 15, caractérisé en ce que les moyens de commande (9) sont reliés à des moyens (22) de réception d'ordres de télécommande.Defense device according to one of claims 1 to 15, characterized in that the control means (9) are connected to means (22) for receiving orders from remote control. Dispositif selon une des revendications 1 à 16, caractérisé en ce que le sac (4) est recouvert d'un matériau adhésif.Device according to one of claims 1 to 16, characterized in that the bag (4) is covered with a material adhesive.
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