WO2020016244A1 - Load-lifting device with improved safety - Google Patents

Load-lifting device with improved safety Download PDF

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WO2020016244A1
WO2020016244A1 PCT/EP2019/069151 EP2019069151W WO2020016244A1 WO 2020016244 A1 WO2020016244 A1 WO 2020016244A1 EP 2019069151 W EP2019069151 W EP 2019069151W WO 2020016244 A1 WO2020016244 A1 WO 2020016244A1
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    • BPERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B66HOISTING; LIFTING; HAULING
    • B66CCRANES; LOAD-ENGAGING ELEMENTS OR DEVICES FOR CRANES, CAPSTANS, WINCHES, OR TACKLES
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    • BPERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B66HOISTING; LIFTING; HAULING
    • B66CCRANES; LOAD-ENGAGING ELEMENTS OR DEVICES FOR CRANES, CAPSTANS, WINCHES, OR TACKLES
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  • the present invention is in the field of lifting. It relates more particularly to a load lifting device whose safety is improved by the use of projectors.
  • Document JP04323194 proposes to have a projector on a crane above the load.
  • the projector directed vertically towards the ground, projects a colored light to highlight the area under the load. This visible area is therefore closed, which improves worker safety.
  • An object of the present invention is to provide a lifting device for improving the visibility of the risk zone located under a suspended load.
  • the object of the present invention is to respond at least in part to the aforementioned objects by proposing a lifting device making it possible to produce a clearly visible image on the ground defining a risk zone and thus improving safety during operations of lifting.
  • a device for lifting loads comprising a means for suspending a load and at least one first light projector disposed at said suspension means and configured to project on the ground an image delimiting an area at risk. , characterized in that said image comprises at least a dark part and a light part, so as to establish a contrast between these two parts.
  • the risk zone is highlighted in a very visible manner, the presence of the light and dark parts in the image making it possible to reduce the risk that a person does not see the risk zone.
  • the projector may include a filter capable of producing said image, which is a simple and robust means of implementing the invention
  • said clear part may include a clear disc with a diameter greater than three meters, and said dark part include a dark pattern inside said disc, of diameter between one and two thirds of the diameter of the disc, typically a cross, which makes it possible to produce an easily visible image, the presence of a symbol such a cross to attract the attention of people near the risk area,
  • said device may comprise at least a second light projector disposed at said suspension means, the first and second projectors being arranged at a distance from each other, so that the two images projected on the ground materialize the two ends of an elongated risk zone, the invention can then be used to define risk zones of variable length, which is particularly useful when the load lifted is large and / or has an elongated shape
  • said means for suspension of a load may comprise a mobile carriage along a beam of an overhead crane or a lifter attached to a crane, and the first and second searchlights be arranged fixed relative to said carriage or lifter, on either side other of said carriage or lifter, which constitutes a simple and robust means of carrying out the invention
  • said load suspension means may comprise two movable carriages along a beam of an overhead crane, and the first projector is disposed fixed relative to the first carriage opposite the second carriage, and the second projector is arranged fixed relative to the second carriage, opposite the first carriage, which constitutes a particularly suitable embodiment when the load lifted is large and / or has an elongated shape, and also makes it possible to obtain an adaptation the length of the risk zone materialized on the ground, the length of the load, via the distance between the two carriages,
  • said first and second projectors can each be fixed to an elongated plate which extends from one or more of the carriage, which constitutes a simple and robust means of carrying out the invention.
  • the present invention also relates to a method for securing a
  • lifting operation by means of a lifting device ca characterized in that it comprises the following stages:
  • the headlamp (s) can operate in flashing mode during the entire lifting operation, in order to draw even more attention to the people present in the vicinity, and to reduce the risk of a serious accident
  • the spotlight (s) can operate in flashing mode during the phases when the risk zone is in motion, and in fixed mode during the phases where the risk zone is stationary, so that people are particularly warned when the load changes requires that they move so as not to be in a risk zone.
  • FIG.1 is a schematic front view of an overhead crane according to an embodiment of the invention.
  • FIG.2 is a schematic side view of a crane with lifting beam according to an embodiment of the invention.
  • FIG.3 is a top view of an image produced by the device according to a preferred mode of the invention, delimiting a risk area.
  • the load lifting device comprises a means of
  • the lifting device can for example be an overhead crane, a crane, or a container loader.
  • the lifting device also includes a light projector 3 disposed at the level of the suspension means 1 and configured to project an image on the ground 4 delimiting a risk zone. As illustrated in fig. 1 and 2, the projector 3 can be directed downwards so that the image 3 which it projects is located vertically, under the projector 3.
  • the projector 3 can for example be a light emitting diode (LED) spot.
  • LED light emitting diode
  • the image 4 formed by the projector 3 has a dark part 5 and a light part 6.
  • the terms "dark part” and “light part” are to be understood as designating parts, one of which , the dark part, has a significantly weaker clarity than the other, the light part.
  • the dark 5 and light 6 parts can be formed by the presence of a filter in the projector 3.
  • the filter can for example include non-active areas, allowing all the light to pass through, and active areas which can be colored. , for example blue, which let in only part of the light.
  • the light part 6 of the image 4 can then correspond to the light from the projector 3 having passed through the non-active areas of the filter, and the dark part may be formed by the light from the projector 3 having passed through the active areas of the filter.
  • the active areas of the filter can be obtained for example by etching a lens.
  • etching a lens we perform a blue engraving on the surface corresponding to the blue cross, and the blank lens is left on the rest of its surface.
  • the contrast between the dark 5 and light 6 parts is obtained by the difference in brightness between the lights having passed through the active and non-active areas of the filter.
  • the filter can also include two or more active areas so
  • the clear part 6 can be a disc, with a diameter for example greater than 3
  • the dark part 5 can be a pattern located inside the disc, such as a cross, as illustrated in fig. 3.
  • the dark part 5 located inside the light part 6 may have a diameter between one and two thirds of the diameter of the light part 6.
  • the contrast formed between the two parts 5, 6 allows the image 4 to be more fa
  • the projection power is increased when the projector 3 is distant from the ground, in order to maintain an image 4 clearly visible on the ground.
  • the angle of the projection cone can be varied, to avoid having an image 4 too large when the projector 3 is very high, or an image 4 too small when the projector 3 is very low.
  • the power of the light emitted by the projector 3 can also be automatically adapted to the surrounding brightness, for example by means of a light sensor.
  • the lifting device can comprise a second projector 3, also arranged at the level of the suspension means 1.
  • the two projectors 3 are then spaced from each other, so as to form on the ground two images 4
  • the two images 4 then materialize the two ends of an elongated risk zone.
  • risk zones of flexible dimensions, depending on the dimensions of the load 2.
  • the presence of two images 4 indicates a danger zone not only to the inside each of the two images 4, but also in the area between the two images 4. This is quite intuitively perceptible by the users, who can easily integrate it and take it into account.
  • the suspension means 1 comprises a carriage movable along a beam or, as illustrated in fig. 2, a lifter 7 hooked to a crane.
  • the projectors are then arranged fixed relative to the carriage or the lifter 7, a projector 3 being disposed on each side of the carriage or the lifter 7. It is possible to arrange to have the two projectors 3 at a distance from each other sen roughly equal to the length of the longest load 2 capable of being lifted by the lifting device. For shorter loads 2, the materialized danger zone will thus be larger than necessary, but this does not increase the risk, and is entirely satisfactory. It is also possible to have more than two projectors 3, for example four projectors 3, each disposed at one of the corners of a carriage or lifting beam 7, in order to materialize a danger zone in the form of a rectangle.
  • the suspension means 1 comprises two carriages 8 movable along a beam of an overhead crane.
  • a projector 3 can then be placed on each of the carriages 8, for example a projector 3 on the first carriage 8 on its side opposite to the second carriage 8, and a projector 3 on the second carriage 8 on the side opposite to the first carriage 8.
  • the length of the materialized danger zone automatically adapts to the length of the load 2, via the distance between the two carriages 8.
  • the projector 3 and if necessary the second projector 3 can be fixed to the carriages 8 by means of elongated plates 9.
  • the device according to the invention can be used in a method for securing a lifting operation, comprising the following steps:
  • the lifting device which may include either a crane or an overhead crane
  • the image projected by the projector (s) 3 makes it possible to define a risk area clearly visible to people located nearby, which limits the risk of a serious accident.
  • the image can be rendered
  • the risk zone is in motion for example when the overhead crane or its carriage is moving, or even when the crane is moving. It is therefore particularly important to draw the attention of people in the vicinity. Indeed, such people could have been outside the risk zone until then, and find themselves in the risk zone by the simple fact of their movement, without having moved themselves; such people must then take into account that the risk zone is displaced, and adapt their behaviour.

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Abstract

The present invention concerns a load-lifting device (2), comprising a means (1) for suspending a load (2) and at least a first light projector (3) arranged at said suspension means (1) and configured to project an image (4) onto the ground delimiting a risk zone, characterised in that said image (4) comprises at least one dark portion (5) and one light portion (6), in order to establish contrast between these two portions (5, 6). The present invention also relates to a method for making a lifting operation safe by means of a lifting device according to the invention.

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Titre de l’invention : Dispositif de levage de charges à sécurité améliorée  Title of the invention: Improved safety load lifting device
[0001] La présente invention se situe dans le domaine du levage. Elle concerne plus particu lièrement un dispositif de levage de charges dont la sécurité est améliorée par l’usage de projecteurs.  The present invention is in the field of lifting. It relates more particularly to a load lifting device whose safety is improved by the use of projectors.
[0002] Dans le domaine du levage, il est fréquent que des accidents soient causés par la chute de charges. Ces chutes sont par exemples dues à un mauvais élingage, une erreur de conduite ou encore à une rupture mécanique. Les accidents sont d’autant plus graves que les personnes travaillant à proximité du dispositif de levage ne sont pas toujours conscientes de la position de la charge, et en particulier peuvent se trouver par inadvertance sous une charge suspendue.  In the lifting field, it is common for accidents to be caused by falling loads. These falls are for example due to poor slinging, a driving error or a mechanical break. Accidents are all the more serious since people working near the lifting device are not always aware of the position of the load, and in particular may inadvertently find themselves under a suspended load.
[0003] Le document JP04323194 propose de disposer un projecteur sur une grue au-dessus de la charge. Le projecteur, dirigé verticalement vers le sol, projette une lumière colorée afin de mettre en évidence la zone se trouvant sous la charge. Ainsi cette zone visible est interdite d’accès, ce qui améliore la sécurité des travailleurs.  Document JP04323194 proposes to have a projector on a crane above the load. The projector, directed vertically towards the ground, projects a colored light to highlight the area under the load. This visible area is therefore closed, which improves worker safety.
[0004] Cependant cette solution ne produit pas de résultats satisfaisants, car la zone à risque n’est pas suffisamment visible, notamment dans des conditions de forte luminosité.  However, this solution does not produce satisfactory results, because the risk area is not sufficiently visible, especially in high light conditions.
[0005] Un objet de la présente invention est de proposer un dispositif de levage permettant d’améliorer la visibilité de la zone à risque située sous une charge suspendue.  An object of the present invention is to provide a lifting device for improving the visibility of the risk zone located under a suspended load.
[0006] La présente invention a pour objet de répondre au moins en partie aux objets précités en proposant un dispositif de levage permettant de produire une image au sol bien visible définissant une zone à risque et d’améliorer ainsi la sécurité lors d’opérations de levage. A cet effet, elle propose un dispositif de levage de charges, comportant un moyen de suspension d’une charge et au moins un premier projecteur de lumière disposé au niveau dudit moyen de suspension et configuré pour projeter au sol une image délimitant une zone à risque, caractérisé en ce que ladite image comporte au moins une partie sombre et une partie claire, de sorte à établir un contraste entre ces deux parties.  The object of the present invention is to respond at least in part to the aforementioned objects by proposing a lifting device making it possible to produce a clearly visible image on the ground defining a risk zone and thus improving safety during operations of lifting. To this end, it provides a device for lifting loads, comprising a means for suspending a load and at least one first light projector disposed at said suspension means and configured to project on the ground an image delimiting an area at risk. , characterized in that said image comprises at least a dark part and a light part, so as to establish a contrast between these two parts.
[0007] Grâce à ces dispositions, la zone à risque est mise en évidence de façon très visible, la présence des parties claire et sombre dans l’image permettant de réduire le risque qu’une personne ne voie pas la zone à risque.  Thanks to these provisions, the risk zone is highlighted in a very visible manner, the presence of the light and dark parts in the image making it possible to reduce the risk that a person does not see the risk zone.
[0008] Selon d’autres caractéristiques :  According to other characteristics:
le projecteur peut comporter un filtre apte à produire ladite image, ce qui est un moyen simple et robuste de mise en œuvre de l’invention,  the projector may include a filter capable of producing said image, which is a simple and robust means of implementing the invention,
ladite partie claire peut comprendre un disque clair d’un diamètre supérieur à trois mètres, et ladite partie sombre comporter un motif sombre à l’intérieur dudit disque, de diamètre entre un et deux tiers du diamètre du disque, typiquement une croix, ce qui permet de produire une image facilement visible, la présence d’un symbole tel qu’une croix permettant d’attirer l’attention des personnes se trouvant à proximité de la zone à risque, said clear part may include a clear disc with a diameter greater than three meters, and said dark part include a dark pattern inside said disc, of diameter between one and two thirds of the diameter of the disc, typically a cross, which makes it possible to produce an easily visible image, the presence of a symbol such a cross to attract the attention of people near the risk area,
ledit dispositif peut comporter au moins un deuxième projecteur de lumière disposé au niveau dudit moyen de suspension, les premier et deuxième projecteurs étant disposés à une distance l’un de l’autre, de sorte que les deux images projetées au sol maté rialisent les deux extrémités d’une zone à risque allongée, l’invention pouvant alors être utilisée pour définir des zones à risque de longueur variable, ce qui est notamment utile lorsque la charge levée est de grande dimension et/ou a une forme allongée, ledit moyen de suspension d’une charge peut comporter un chariot mobile le long d’une poutre d’un pont roulant ou un palonnier accroché à une grue, et les premier et deuxième projecteurs être disposés fixes par rapport audit chariot ou palonnier, de part et d’autre dudit chariot ou palonnier, ce qui constitue un moyen simple et robuste de réalisation de l’invention,  said device may comprise at least a second light projector disposed at said suspension means, the first and second projectors being arranged at a distance from each other, so that the two images projected on the ground materialize the two ends of an elongated risk zone, the invention can then be used to define risk zones of variable length, which is particularly useful when the load lifted is large and / or has an elongated shape, said means for suspension of a load may comprise a mobile carriage along a beam of an overhead crane or a lifter attached to a crane, and the first and second searchlights be arranged fixed relative to said carriage or lifter, on either side other of said carriage or lifter, which constitutes a simple and robust means of carrying out the invention,
ledit moyen de suspension d’une charge peut comporter deux chariots mobiles le long d’une poutre d’un pont roulant, et le premier projecteur est disposé fixe par rapport au premier chariot à l’opposé du deuxième chariot, et le deuxième projecteur est disposé fixe par rapport au deuxième chariot, à l’opposé du premier chariot, ce qui constitue un moyen de réalisation particulièrement adapté lorsque la charge levée est de grande dimension et/ou a une forme allongée, et permet en outre d’obtenir une adaptation au tomatique de la longueur de la zone à risque matérialisée au sol, à la longueur de la charge, par l’intermédiaire de la distance entre les deux chariots,  said load suspension means may comprise two movable carriages along a beam of an overhead crane, and the first projector is disposed fixed relative to the first carriage opposite the second carriage, and the second projector is arranged fixed relative to the second carriage, opposite the first carriage, which constitutes a particularly suitable embodiment when the load lifted is large and / or has an elongated shape, and also makes it possible to obtain an adaptation the length of the risk zone materialized on the ground, the length of the load, via the distance between the two carriages,
lesdits premier et deuxième projecteurs peuvent être fixés chacun à un plat allongé qui s’étend depuis le ou l’un des chariot, ce qui constitue un moyen simple et robuste de réalisation de l’invention.  said first and second projectors can each be fixed to an elongated plate which extends from one or more of the carriage, which constitutes a simple and robust means of carrying out the invention.
[0009] La présente invention concerne également un procédé de sécurisation d’une  The present invention also relates to a method for securing a
opération de levage par le moyen d’un dispositif de levage selon l’invention, ca ractérisé en ce qu’il comprend les étapes suivantes :  lifting operation by means of a lifting device according to the invention, ca characterized in that it comprises the following stages:
mise sous tension du dispositif de levage,  energizing the lifting device,
allumage du ou des projecteurs,  switching on the projector (s),
réalisation de l’opération de levage,  carrying out the lifting operation,
arrêt du ou des projecteurs après la fin de l’opération de levage.  stop of the projector (s) after the end of the lifting operation.
[0010] Grâce à ces dispositions, les personnes se trouvant à proximité de la charge pendant l’opération de levage peuvent voir la zone à risque se matérialiser et adapter leur com portement.  Thanks to these provisions, people in the vicinity of the load during the lifting operation can see the risk zone materialize and adapt their behavior.
[0011] Selon d’autres caractéristiques : le ou les projecteurs peuvent fonctionner en mode clignotement pendant toute l’opération de levage, afin d’attirer encore plus l’attention des personnes présentes à proximité, et de réduire les risques d’accident grave, According to other characteristics: the headlamp (s) can operate in flashing mode during the entire lifting operation, in order to draw even more attention to the people present in the vicinity, and to reduce the risk of a serious accident,
le ou les projecteurs peuvent fonctionner en mode clignotement pendant les phases où la zone à risque est en mouvement, et en mode fixe pendant les phases où la zone à risque est immobile, afin que les personnes soient particulièrement averties lorsque l’évolution de la charge nécessite qu’elles se déplacent pour ne pas se trouver dans une zone à risque.  the spotlight (s) can operate in flashing mode during the phases when the risk zone is in motion, and in fixed mode during the phases where the risk zone is stationary, so that people are particularly warned when the load changes requires that they move so as not to be in a risk zone.
[0012] La présente invention sera mieux comprise à la lecture de la description détaillée qui fait suite, en référence aux figures annexées dans lesquelles :  The present invention will be better understood on reading the detailed description which follows, with reference to the appended figures in which:
[0013] [fig.1] est une vue schématique de face d’un pont roulant selon un mode de réalisation de l’invention.  [Fig.1] is a schematic front view of an overhead crane according to an embodiment of the invention.
[0014] [fig.2] est une vue schématique de côté d’une grue avec palonnier selon un mode de réalisation de l’invention.  [Fig.2] is a schematic side view of a crane with lifting beam according to an embodiment of the invention.
[0015] [fig.3] est une vue du dessus d’une image produite par le dispositif selon un mode préféré de l’invention, délimitant une zone à risque.  [Fig.3] is a top view of an image produced by the device according to a preferred mode of the invention, delimiting a risk area.
[0016] Le dispositif de levage de charges selon l’invention comporte un moyen de  The load lifting device according to the invention comprises a means of
suspension 1 d’une charge 2. Le dispositif de levage peut par exemple être un pont roulant, une grue, ou un chargeur de containeur.  suspension 1 of a load 2. The lifting device can for example be an overhead crane, a crane, or a container loader.
[0017] Le dispositif de levage comporte encore un projecteur 3 de lumière disposé au niveau du moyen de suspension 1 et configuré pour projeter au sol une image 4 délimitant une zone à risque. Comme illustré aux fig. 1 et 2, le projecteur 3 peut être dirigé vers le bas de manière à ce que l’image 3 qu’il projette se trouve à la verticale, sous le projecteur 3.  The lifting device also includes a light projector 3 disposed at the level of the suspension means 1 and configured to project an image on the ground 4 delimiting a risk zone. As illustrated in fig. 1 and 2, the projector 3 can be directed downwards so that the image 3 which it projects is located vertically, under the projector 3.
[0018] Le projecteur 3 peut par exemple être un spot à diode électroluminescente (LED).  The projector 3 can for example be a light emitting diode (LED) spot.
[0019] L’image 4 formée par le projecteur 3 comporte une partie sombre 5 et une partie claire 6. Dans la présente invention, les termes « partie sombre » et « partie claire » sont à comprendre comme désignant des parties dont l’une, la partie sombre, a une clarté sensiblement plus faible que l’autre, la partie claire.  The image 4 formed by the projector 3 has a dark part 5 and a light part 6. In the present invention, the terms "dark part" and "light part" are to be understood as designating parts, one of which , the dark part, has a significantly weaker clarity than the other, the light part.
[0020] Les parties sombre 5 et claire 6 peuvent être formées par la présence d’un filtre dans le projecteur 3. Le filtre peut par exemple comporter des zones non actives, laissant passer toute la lumière, et des zones actives qui peuvent être colorées, par exemple bleues, qui ne laissent passer qu’une partie de la lumière. La partie claire 6 de l’image 4 peut alors correspondre à la lumière du projecteur 3 étant passée dans les zones non actives du filtre, et la partie sombre peut être formée par la lumière du projecteur 3 étant passée dans les zones actives du filtre.  The dark 5 and light 6 parts can be formed by the presence of a filter in the projector 3. The filter can for example include non-active areas, allowing all the light to pass through, and active areas which can be colored. , for example blue, which let in only part of the light. The light part 6 of the image 4 can then correspond to the light from the projector 3 having passed through the non-active areas of the filter, and the dark part may be formed by the light from the projector 3 having passed through the active areas of the filter.
[0021] Les zones actives du filtre peuvent être obtenues par exemple par gravure d’une lentille. Pour obtenir une image avec une croix bleue dans un rond blanc, on effectue une gravure bleue sur la surface correspondant à la croix bleue, et on laisse la lentille vierge sur le reste de sa surface. The active areas of the filter can be obtained for example by etching a lens. To obtain an image with a blue cross in a white circle, we perform a blue engraving on the surface corresponding to the blue cross, and the blank lens is left on the rest of its surface.
[0022] Le contraste entre les parties sombre 5 et claire 6 est obtenu par la différence de lu minosité entre les lumières étant passées dans les zones actives et non actives du filtre.  The contrast between the dark 5 and light 6 parts is obtained by the difference in brightness between the lights having passed through the active and non-active areas of the filter.
[0023] Le filtre peut également comporter deux ou plusieurs zones actives de manière  The filter can also include two or more active areas so
différente, de sorte à produire lesdites parties sombre 5 et claire 6 dans l’image 4.  different, so as to produce said dark 5 and light 6 parts in image 4.
[0024] La partie claire 6 peut être un disque, d’un diamètre par exemple supérieur à 3  The clear part 6 can be a disc, with a diameter for example greater than 3
mètres, typiquement 5 mètres et la partie sombre 5 peut être un motif situé à l’intérieur du disque, comme par exemple une croix, comme illustré en fig. 3. La partie sombre 5 située à l’intérieur de la partie claire 6 peut avoir un diamètre compris entre un et deux tiers du diamètre de la partie claire 6.  meters, typically 5 meters and the dark part 5 can be a pattern located inside the disc, such as a cross, as illustrated in fig. 3. The dark part 5 located inside the light part 6 may have a diameter between one and two thirds of the diameter of the light part 6.
[0025] Le contraste formé entre les deux parties 5, 6 permet à l’image 4 d’être plus fa  The contrast formed between the two parts 5, 6 allows the image 4 to be more fa
cilement visible par les personnes se trouvant à proximité de la zone à risque, et réduit ainsi le risque qu’ils aillent involontairement dans la zone à risque.  visibly visible to people in the vicinity of the risk area, thereby reducing the risk of them inadvertently entering the risk area.
[0026] Lorsque le projecteur 3 change de hauteur lors de la manipulation du dispositif de levage, on peut prévoir que la puissance de projection soit augmentée lorsque le projecteur 3 est éloigné du sol, afin de conserver une image 4 bien visible sur le sol. De même on peut faire varier l’angle du cône de projection, pour éviter d’avoir une image 4 trop grande lorsque le projecteur 3 est très haut, ou une image 4 trop petite lorsque le projecteur 3 est très bas. La puissance de la lumière émise par le projecteur 3 peut également être automatiquement adaptée à la luminosité environnante, par exemple grâce à un capteur de lumière.  When the projector 3 changes height when handling the lifting device, it can be expected that the projection power is increased when the projector 3 is distant from the ground, in order to maintain an image 4 clearly visible on the ground. Similarly, the angle of the projection cone can be varied, to avoid having an image 4 too large when the projector 3 is very high, or an image 4 too small when the projector 3 is very low. The power of the light emitted by the projector 3 can also be automatically adapted to the surrounding brightness, for example by means of a light sensor.
[0027] Comme illustré aux fig. 1 et 2, le dispositif de levage peut comporter un deuxième projecteur 3, disposé également au niveau du moyen de suspension 1. Les deux pro jecteurs 3 sont alors éloignés l’un de l’autre, de manière à former au sol deux images 4. Les deux images 4 matérialisent alors les deux extrémités d’une zone à risque allongée. On peut alors définir des zones à risque de dimensions flexibles, en fonction des di mensions de la charge 2. Pour les personnes devant circuler à proximité du dispositif de levage, la présence de deux images 4 indique une zone de danger non seulement à l’intérieur de chacune des deux images 4, mais également dans la zone comprise entre les deux images 4. Ceci est tout à fait perceptible de manière intuitive par les uti lisateurs, qui peuvent facilement l’intégrer et en tenir compte.  As illustrated in Figs. 1 and 2, the lifting device can comprise a second projector 3, also arranged at the level of the suspension means 1. The two projectors 3 are then spaced from each other, so as to form on the ground two images 4 The two images 4 then materialize the two ends of an elongated risk zone. We can then define risk zones of flexible dimensions, depending on the dimensions of the load 2. For people having to circulate near the lifting device, the presence of two images 4 indicates a danger zone not only to the inside each of the two images 4, but also in the area between the two images 4. This is quite intuitively perceptible by the users, who can easily integrate it and take it into account.
[0028] Dans un premier mode de réalisation, le moyen de suspension 1 comporte un chariot mobile le long d’une poutre ou, comme illustré en fig. 2, d’un palonnier 7 accroché à une grue. Les projecteurs sont alors disposés fixes par rapport au chariot ou au palonnier 7, un projecteur 3 étant disposé de chaque côté du chariot ou du palonnier 7. On peut prévoir de disposer les deux projecteurs 3 à une distance l’un de l’autre sen siblement égale à la longueur de la charge 2 la plus longue susceptible d’être levée par le dispositif de levage. Pour des charges 2 plus courtes, la zone de danger matérialisée sera ainsi plus grande que nécessaire, mais cela n’augmente pas le risque, et est tout à fait satisfaisant. On peut également disposer plus de deux projecteurs 3, par exemple quatre projecteurs 3, chacun disposé au niveau d’un des coins d’un chariot ou palonnier 7, en vue de matérialiser une zone de danger en forme de rectangle. In a first embodiment, the suspension means 1 comprises a carriage movable along a beam or, as illustrated in fig. 2, a lifter 7 hooked to a crane. The projectors are then arranged fixed relative to the carriage or the lifter 7, a projector 3 being disposed on each side of the carriage or the lifter 7. It is possible to arrange to have the two projectors 3 at a distance from each other sen roughly equal to the length of the longest load 2 capable of being lifted by the lifting device. For shorter loads 2, the materialized danger zone will thus be larger than necessary, but this does not increase the risk, and is entirely satisfactory. It is also possible to have more than two projectors 3, for example four projectors 3, each disposed at one of the corners of a carriage or lifting beam 7, in order to materialize a danger zone in the form of a rectangle.
[0029] Dans un deuxième mode de réalisation, illustré en fig. 1, le moyen de suspension 1 comporte deux chariots 8 mobiles le long d’une poutre d’un pont roulant. On peut alors disposer un projecteur 3 sur chacun des chariots 8, par exemple un projecteur 3 sur le premier chariot 8 sur son côté opposé au deuxième chariot 8, et un projecteur 3 sur le deuxième chariot 8 sur le côté opposé au premier chariot 8. Dans ce mode de réa lisation, la longueur de la zone de danger matérialisée s’adapte automatiquement à la longueur de la charge 2, par l’intermédiaire de la distance entre les deux chariots 8.  In a second embodiment, illustrated in fig. 1, the suspension means 1 comprises two carriages 8 movable along a beam of an overhead crane. A projector 3 can then be placed on each of the carriages 8, for example a projector 3 on the first carriage 8 on its side opposite to the second carriage 8, and a projector 3 on the second carriage 8 on the side opposite to the first carriage 8. In this embodiment, the length of the materialized danger zone automatically adapts to the length of the load 2, via the distance between the two carriages 8.
[0030] Comme illustré en fig. 1, le projecteur 3 et le cas échéant le deuxième projecteur 3 peuvent être fixés aux chariots 8 par l’intermédiaire de plats allongés 9.  As illustrated in fig. 1, the projector 3 and if necessary the second projector 3 can be fixed to the carriages 8 by means of elongated plates 9.
[0031] Le dispositif selon l’invention peut être utilisé dans un procédé de sécurisation d’une opération de levage, comportant les étapes suivantes :  The device according to the invention can be used in a method for securing a lifting operation, comprising the following steps:
mise sous tension du dispositif de levage, celui-ci pouvant comporter indifféremment une grue ou un pont roulant,  energizing the lifting device, which may include either a crane or an overhead crane,
allumage du ou des projecteurs 3,  switching on of the headlamp (s) 3,
réalisation de l’opération de levage,  carrying out the lifting operation,
arrêt du ou des projecteurs 3 après la fin de l’opération de levage.  stop of the headlamp (s) 3 after the end of the lifting operation.
[0032] Ainsi tout au long de l’opération de levage, l’image projetée par le ou les projecteur 3 permet de définir une zone à risque clairement visibles par les personnes situées à proximité, ce qui limite les risques d’accident grave.  Thus throughout the lifting operation, the image projected by the projector (s) 3 makes it possible to define a risk area clearly visible to people located nearby, which limits the risk of a serious accident.
[0033] Afin d’améliorer encore la visibilité de la zone à risque, on peut rendre l’image  In order to further improve the visibility of the risk zone, the image can be rendered
dynamique, en faisant fonctionner les projecteurs 3 en mode clignotement, ou en faisant tourner au moins leurs objectifs autour de l’axe de projection, de sorte à faire tourner l’image, pendant toute l’opération de levage, ou à chaque fois que la charge est en mouvement. On peut encore laisser l’image 4 statique lorsque la zone à risque est immobile, soit que la charge 2 est immobile, soit qu’elle n’est en mouvement que dans le sens vertical, seul le palan étant actif, et rendre l’image dynamique - clignotement ou rotation - lorsque la zone à risque est en mouvement. En effet, la zone à risque est en mouvement par exemple lorsque le pont roulant ou son chariot se déplace, ou encore lorsque la grue se déplace. Il est alors particulièrement important d’attirer l’attention des personnes se situant à proximité. En effet de telles personnes pourraient avoir été en dehors de la zone à risque jusque là, et se retrouver dans la zone à risque du simple fait de son déplacement, sans s’être déplacées elles-mêmes ; de telles personnes doivent alors prendre en compte que la zone à risque est déplacée, et adapter leur comportement. dynamic, by operating the projectors 3 in flashing mode, or by rotating at least their objectives around the projection axis, so as to rotate the image, during the whole lifting operation, or whenever the load is in motion. We can still leave the image 4 static when the risk zone is stationary, either that the load 2 is stationary, or that it is only moving in the vertical direction, only the hoist being active, and make the dynamic image - flashing or rotating - when the risk zone is in motion. Indeed, the risk zone is in motion for example when the overhead crane or its carriage is moving, or even when the crane is moving. It is therefore particularly important to draw the attention of people in the vicinity. Indeed, such people could have been outside the risk zone until then, and find themselves in the risk zone by the simple fact of their movement, without having moved themselves; such people must then take into account that the risk zone is displaced, and adapt their behaviour.
[0034] Bien que la description ci-dessus se base sur des modes de réalisation particuliers, elle n’est nullement limitative de la portée de l’invention, et des modifications peuvent être apportées, notamment par substitution d’équivalents techniques ou par com binaison différente de tout ou partie des caractéristiques développées ci-dessus.  Although the above description is based on particular embodiments, it is in no way limitative of the scope of the invention, and modifications can be made, in particular by substitution of technical equivalents or by com different combination of all or some of the characteristics developed above.

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Revendications [Revendication 1] Dispositif de levage de charges (2), comportant un moyen de suspension Claims [Claim 1] Load lifting device (2), comprising a suspension means
(1) d’une charge (2) et au moins un premier projecteur (3) de lumière disposé au niveau dudit moyen de suspension (1) et configuré pour projeter au sol une image (4) délimitant une zone à risque, caractérisé en ce que ladite image (4) comporte au moins une partie sombre (5) et une partie claire (6), de sorte à établir un contraste entre ces deux parties (5, 6).  (1) of a load (2) and at least a first light projector (3) disposed at said suspension means (1) and configured to project on the ground an image (4) delimiting a risk zone, characterized in that said image (4) comprises at least a dark part (5) and a light part (6), so as to establish a contrast between these two parts (5, 6).
[Revendication 2] Dispositif selon la revendication précédente, dans lequel le projecteur  [Claim 2] Device according to the preceding claim, in which the projector
(3) comporte un filtre, par exemple une lentille gravée sur une partie de sa surface, apte à produire ladite image (4).  (3) comprises a filter, for example a lens etched on a part of its surface, capable of producing said image (4).
[Revendication 3] Dispositif de levage selon l’une des revendications précédentes, dans lequel ladite partie claire (6) comprend un disque clair d’un diamètre supérieur à trois mètres, et ladite partie sombre (5) comporte un motif sombre à l’intérieur dudit disque, de diamètre entre un et deux tiers du diamètre du disque, typiquement une croix.  [Claim 3] Lifting device according to one of the preceding claims, in which said clear part (6) comprises a clear disc with a diameter greater than three meters, and said dark part (5) comprises a dark pattern on the inside said disc, with a diameter between one and two thirds of the diameter of the disc, typically a cross.
[Revendication 4] Dispositif selon l’une des revendications précédentes, comportant au moins un deuxième projecteur (3) de lumière disposé au niveau dudit moyen de suspension (1), les premier et deuxième projecteurs (3) étant disposés à une distance l’un de l’autre, de sorte que les deux images (4) projetées au sol matérialisent les deux extrémités d’une zone à risque allongée.  [Claim 4] Device according to one of the preceding claims, comprising at least a second light projector (3) disposed at said suspension means (1), the first and second projectors (3) being arranged at a distance l one from the other, so that the two images (4) projected on the ground materialize the two ends of an elongated risk zone.
[Revendication 5] Dispositif selon la revendication précédente, dans lequel ledit moyen de suspension (1) d’une charge (2) comporte un chariot mobile le long d’une poutre d’un pont roulant ou un palonnier (7) accroché à une grue, et les premier et deuxième projecteurs (3) sont disposés fixes par rapport audit chariot ou palonnier (7), de part et d’autre dudit chariot ou palonnier (7).  [Claim 5] Device according to the preceding claim, wherein said means for suspending (1) a load (2) comprises a carriage movable along a beam of an overhead crane or a lifting beam (7) attached to a crane, and the first and second searchlights (3) are arranged fixed with respect to said carriage or lifter (7), on either side of said carriage or lifter (7).
[Revendication 6] Dispositif selon la revendication 4, dans lequel ledit moyen de  [Claim 6] Device according to claim 4, wherein said means for
suspension (1) d’une charge (2) comporte deux chariots (8) mobiles le long d’une poutre d’un pont roulant, et le premier projecteur (3) est disposé fixe par rapport au premier chariot (8) à l’opposé du deuxième chariot (8), et le deuxième projecteur (3) est disposé fixe par rapport au deuxième chariot (8), à l’opposé du premier chariot (8).  suspension (1) of a load (2) comprises two carriages (8) movable along a beam of an overhead crane, and the first projector (3) is disposed fixed relative to the first carriage (8) at the 'opposite of the second carriage (8), and the second projector (3) is disposed fixed relative to the second carriage (8), opposite the first carriage (8).
[Revendication 7] Dispositif selon l’une des revendications 5 ou 6, dans lequel lesdits premier et deuxième projecteurs (3) sont fixés chacun à un plat allongé (9) qui s’étend depuis le ou l’un des chariot. [Claim 7] Device according to one of claims 5 or 6, wherein said first and second projectors (3) are each fixed to an elongated plate (9) which extends from the or one of the carriage.
[Revendication 8] Procédé de sécurisation d’une opération de levage par le moyen d’un dispositif de levage selon l’une des revendications précédentes, ca ractérisé en ce qu’il comprend les étapes suivantes : [Claim 8] Method for securing a lifting operation by means of a lifting device according to one of the preceding claims, ca characterized in that it comprises the following steps:
- mise sous tension du dispositif de levage,  - energization of the lifting device,
- allumage du ou des projecteurs (3),  - lighting of the headlamp (s) (3),
- réalisation de l’opération de levage,  - carrying out the lifting operation,
- arrêt du ou des projecteurs (3) après la fin de l’opération de levage. - stop of the projector (s) (3) after the end of the lifting operation.
[Revendication 9] Procédé de sécurisation selon la revendication précédente, dans lequel le ou les projecteurs (3) projette au sol une image dynamique, par exemple en fonctionnant en mode clignotement, ou par un mouvement de rotation autour de l’axe de projection, pendant toute l’opération de levage. [Claim 9] Securing method according to the preceding claim, in which the projector or projectors (3) projects a dynamic image on the ground, for example by operating in flashing mode, or by a rotational movement around the projection axis, during the whole lifting operation.
[Revendication 10] Procédé de sécurisation selon la revendication 8, dans lequel le ou les projecteurs (3) projette au sol une image dynamique, par exemple en fonctionnant en mode clignotement, ou par un mouvement de rotation autour de l’axe de projection, pendant les phases où la zone à risque est en mouvement, et en mode fixe pendant les phases où la zone à risque est immobile.  [Claim 10] Securing method according to claim 8, in which the projector or projectors (3) projects a dynamic image on the ground, for example by operating in flashing mode, or by a rotational movement around the projection axis, during the phases where the risk zone is in motion, and in fixed mode during the phases when the risk zone is stationary.
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