WO2001075829A1 - Warning device for protecting a container against intrusion - Google Patents

Warning device for protecting a container against intrusion Download PDF

Info

Publication number
WO2001075829A1
WO2001075829A1 PCT/FR2000/000835 FR0000835W WO0175829A1 WO 2001075829 A1 WO2001075829 A1 WO 2001075829A1 FR 0000835 W FR0000835 W FR 0000835W WO 0175829 A1 WO0175829 A1 WO 0175829A1
Authority
WO
WIPO (PCT)
Prior art keywords
door
locking
container
enclosure
alarm
Prior art date
Application number
PCT/FR2000/000835
Other languages
French (fr)
Inventor
Tino Dalto
Original Assignee
Fortineau, Bruno
Priority date (The priority date is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the date listed.)
Filing date
Publication date
Application filed by Fortineau, Bruno filed Critical Fortineau, Bruno
Priority to PCT/FR2000/000835 priority Critical patent/WO2001075829A1/en
Priority to AU2000238237A priority patent/AU2000238237A1/en
Publication of WO2001075829A1 publication Critical patent/WO2001075829A1/en

Links

Classifications

    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E05—LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
    • E05B—LOCKS; ACCESSORIES THEREFOR; HANDCUFFS
    • E05B45/00—Alarm locks
    • E05B45/06—Electric alarm locks
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G08—SIGNALLING
    • G08B—SIGNALLING OR CALLING SYSTEMS; ORDER TELEGRAPHS; ALARM SYSTEMS
    • G08B13/00—Burglar, theft or intruder alarms
    • G08B13/02—Mechanical actuation
    • G08B13/06—Mechanical actuation by tampering with fastening
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E05—LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
    • E05B—LOCKS; ACCESSORIES THEREFOR; HANDCUFFS
    • E05B13/00—Devices preventing the key or the handle or both from being used
    • E05B13/002—Devices preventing the key or the handle or both from being used locking the handle
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E05—LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
    • E05B—LOCKS; ACCESSORIES THEREFOR; HANDCUFFS
    • E05B83/00—Vehicle locks specially adapted for particular types of wing or vehicle
    • E05B83/02—Locks for railway freight-cars, freight containers or the like; Locks for the cargo compartments of commercial lorries, trucks or vans
    • E05B83/08—Locks for railway freight-cars, freight containers or the like; Locks for the cargo compartments of commercial lorries, trucks or vans with elongated bars for actuating the fastening means
    • E05B83/10—Rotary bars

Definitions

  • the present invention relates to an alarm device for protection against the intrusion of a space delimited by a closed enclosure, such as a metal container designed for the transport of goods, by sea for example.
  • Containers of this type are often stored on the ground, pending the unloading of their contents. They are therefore very vulnerable and must be protected against break-ins or attempted break-ins by thieves.
  • FR-A-2 658 343 and US-A-3 688 256 are known of anti-theft protection devices sensitive to the unauthorized opening of a container door to trigger an alarm signal.
  • FR-A-2 687 240 and FR-A-2 706 830 are known of devices sensitive to unauthorized stresses on closing mechanisms (locks, latches, etc.) of doors to trigger such a signal.
  • the object of the present invention is to provide an alarm device for protection against the intrusion of a space delimited by a closed enclosure, such as a metal container designed for the transport of goods, sensitive to any attack against this container. , whether this attack is directed against the door closing mechanism of this container, against another part of these doors or even against parts of other walls of the container
  • the present invention also aims to provide such a device which is easy to assemble or disassemble from the container, when these operations are authorized.
  • the present invention also aims to provide such a device with autonomous power supply, which is waterproof and shielded.
  • the device according to the invention is sensitive to any attack directed against the door of the enclosure and even, if this enclosure is metallic as is the case of the containers mentioned above, against assaults affecting other parts of the compound
  • the means of fixing the device consist of a sheet of magnetic material
  • the door locking means of the container comprise at least one handle movable between first and second positions corresponding respectively to the opening and closing positions of the door
  • the handle is, in its second position, folded against the base plate of the device and against a lug secured to the door and passing through the window of the base plate, the locking means further comprising a padlock to then block the handle against the door .
  • FIG. 1 is an elevation view of the doors of a container suitable for being equipped of the device according to the invention
  • FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the alarm device according to the invention.
  • FIG. 3 is a detail view, in plan, of a part of this device, after its installation on the container of Figure 1.
  • Figure 1 of the accompanying drawing where there is shown the rear face of a conventional metal container 1, on which are mounted two doors 2 and 3 which can pivot on hinges with a vertical axis between an open position and the closed position shown, in which the door 3 is supported on door 2, at their contact zone 4.
  • Each door is equipped with a locking mechanism in the closed position which may include one or more vertical metal rods (four for example) such as that referenced 5 in FIG. 1.
  • the rod 5 is articulated on the door so as to be able rotate around its vertical axis when operating a handle 6 articulated at 7 on the rod 5.
  • the handle 6 is passed from the position shown in FIG. 1, to a position where it engages with a lug 8 fixed on the door 3, in the vicinity of the rod 5
  • FIG. 2 of the accompanying drawing where there is shown the alarm device according to the invention.
  • This comprises a metallic base plate 12 which carries on one side an electronic unit 13 and on its other face means for fixing 14 of the device on the wall of the container 1
  • these means 14 advantageously consist of a sheet of magnetic material capable of adhering closely, thanks to its magnetization, on the metal surface of a door of the container.
  • a semi-rigid sheet 14 can be used for this purpose, consisting of a layer of a vulcanized elastomer loaded with oriented magnetic particles, this layer being carried by a lacquered sheet, the assembly being cut to be mounted and fixed on the plate 12.
  • a semi-rigid sheet 14 can be used for this purpose, consisting of a layer of a vulcanized elastomer loaded with oriented magnetic particles, this layer being carried by a lacquered sheet, the assembly being cut to be mounted and fixed on the plate 12.
  • Such sheets are commonly found commercially.
  • the electronic unit 13 is waterproof and shielded and protects an electronic card carrying means 15 for detecting vibrations or shocks, means 16 for transmitting an alarm signal, and a rechargeable battery 17 supplying the means 15 and 16 in electrical energy.
  • the means 15 can comprise a sensor such as an accelerometer sensitive to the shocks or vibrations to be detected.
  • the means 15 are connected to the means 16 for controlling, upon detection of such a shock or vibration, the formation of an alarm signal emitted by an antenna 18, in the case of a fully autonomous device, or on a wire 19 connected to an outdoor alarm installation (not shown).
  • a connector 20 makes it possible to periodically recharge the battery 17
  • the plate 12 and the sheet 14 are pierced, according to a characteristic of the present invention, with a window 21, for an aim explained below in connection with FIG. 3 which represents the part of the device of FIG. 2 which is located below line A, after the installation of this device on door 3
  • the window 21 is dimensioned to clear a passage allowing the tab 8 to pass through this window, when the face of the device which carries the magnetic sheet 14 is pressed against the surface of the door 3 In this position, the handle 6 can be grasped and rotated, with the rod 5, to the position shown in solid lines in FIG. 3, where it engages with the tab 8 which projects beyond the surface of the plate 12 of the device
  • the door locking means also advantageously serve to lock the alarm device according to the invention against the surface of one of these doors. It is then impossible for a thief to attempt to take off and remove this device from the surface of this door without imparting shocks or vibrations to it which are immediately detected by the means 15 of the housing 13.
  • this device In case of authorized opening of the container doors, this device nevertheless remains easily removable manually, bypassing the magnetic attraction which holds it against the door 3. It can then possibly be transported to another container or to a room for carrying out its maintenance or storage, when it is out of service. Tests have shown that this magnetic attraction could then advantageously develop a force between 120 and 200 gf / cm 2 of surface.
  • GSM type transmission means of wireless telephony could be used. It is then no longer necessary to have, in the immediate vicinity of the container, means for receiving the alarm signals emitted.
  • the device according to the invention is capable of triggering means of any type: local sirens, integrated or not in the device, means of lighting the area where the protected container is located, camera for taking photographs or video, means of alerting a guard or a security guard, etc., etc. It now appears that the invention does indeed achieve the stated aims, namely to provide an anti-theft alarm device capable of protecting a container against attack, regardless of the part of the container which is subjected to this attack, this device being at autonomous power supply and designed to facilitate its assembly and disassembly when these are authorized.
  • the invention has been described above in connection with the protection of a single container, it is clear that it applies to the monitoring of a set of such containers each equipped with the device according to the invention, central monitoring means listening to all the devices installed
  • the alarm triggered by the device according to the invention can be supplemented by the lighting of an indicator light 23 mounted on the electronic unit 13.
  • the unit 13 contains a transmitting antenna 18, the unit can be pierced with holes for passing the antenna transmit frequency.
  • the invention is not limited to the embodiment described and shown which has been given only by way of example. This is how certain containers offer the possibility of folding down two handles such as the handle 6 on the same tab such as 8, to ensure better locking of the doors.
  • the device according to the invention adapts without difficulty to such a container, as well as to a container where two handles fold over on two adjacent legs: it is then sufficient to enlarge the window 21 so that one can move on to the both legs through them.
  • the invention is not limited to protection against the intrusion of a container such as those described above, fixed or mobile. It extends to the protection of any space, isolated or not, closed by an access door comprising a locking mechanism, and in particular to heavy goods vehicles.

Landscapes

  • Physics & Mathematics (AREA)
  • General Physics & Mathematics (AREA)
  • Burglar Alarm Systems (AREA)

Abstract

The invention concerns a container in the form of a closed chamber provided with a door equipped with means for locking (5 to 8) said door in closed position. It comprises a base plate (12) bearing, on one face, an electronics module (13) for detecting impacts, vibrations and emission, and following said detection, triggering warning signals and, on the other face, means for fixing (14) the device on the chamber, the plate (12) being pierced by a window (21) dimensioned to clear a passage traversed by at least part (8) of the locking means (5 to 8) when the device is fixed on the chamber, locking the door (3) with said means (5 to 8) locking the device against the chamber.

Description

DISPOSITIF D'ALARME POUR LA PROTECTION D'UN CONTENEUR CONTRE UNE ALARM DEVICE FOR PROTECTING A CONTAINER AGAINST A
INTRUSION La présente invention est relative à un dispositif d'alarme pour la protection contre l'intrusion d'un espace délimité par une enceinte close, tel qu'un conteneur métallique conçu pour le transport de marchandises, par voie maritime par exemple.INTRUSION The present invention relates to an alarm device for protection against the intrusion of a space delimited by a closed enclosure, such as a metal container designed for the transport of goods, by sea for example.
Les conteneurs de ce type sont souvent entreposés sur le sol, dans l'attente du déchargement de leur contenu. Ils sont alors très vulnérables et doivent être protégés contre des effractions ou tentatives d'effraction opérées par des voleurs.Containers of this type are often stored on the ground, pending the unloading of their contents. They are therefore very vulnerable and must be protected against break-ins or attempted break-ins by thieves.
Pour ce faire on protège couramment les aires de stockage de ces conteneurs par des moyens électroniques anti-intrusion et/ou par gardiennage. C'est là une solution adéquate en zone portuaire, par exemple. Elle ne convient cependant pas chez le destinataire final, qui ne reçoit que quelques conteneurs, ou même un seul, dans un site non protégé, en attente de déchargement. Il faut alors envisager une protection directe du ou des conteneurs ainsi entreposés A cet égard, on connaît de FR-A-2 658 343 et de US-A-3 688 256 des dispositifs de protection antivol sensibles à l'ouverture non autorisée d'une porte de conteneur pour déclencher un signal d'alarme. On connaît de FR-A-2 687 240 et FR-A-2 706 830 des dispositifs sensibles à des sollicitations non autorisées de mécanismes de fermeture (des serrures, verrous, etc.) de portes pour déclencher un tel signal. La présente invention a pour but de fournir un dispositif d'alarme pour la protection contre l'intrusion d'un espace délimité par une enceinte close, tel qu'un conteneur métallique conçu pour le transport de marchandises, sensible à toute agression contre ce conteneur, que cette agression soit dirigée contre le mécanisme de fermeture de porte de ce conteneur, contre une autre partie de ces portes ou même contre des parties d'autres parois du conteneurTo do this, the storage areas of these containers are commonly protected by electronic anti-intrusion means and / or by security. This is an adequate solution in the port area, for example. However, it is not suitable for the final recipient, who receives only a few containers, or even only one, in an unprotected site, awaiting unloading. It is therefore necessary to envisage direct protection of the container or containers thus stored. In this respect, FR-A-2 658 343 and US-A-3 688 256 are known of anti-theft protection devices sensitive to the unauthorized opening of a container door to trigger an alarm signal. FR-A-2 687 240 and FR-A-2 706 830 are known of devices sensitive to unauthorized stresses on closing mechanisms (locks, latches, etc.) of doors to trigger such a signal. The object of the present invention is to provide an alarm device for protection against the intrusion of a space delimited by a closed enclosure, such as a metal container designed for the transport of goods, sensitive to any attack against this container. , whether this attack is directed against the door closing mechanism of this container, against another part of these doors or even against parts of other walls of the container
La présente invention a aussi pour but de fournir un tel dispositif qui soit facile à monter ou démonter du conteneur, lorsque ces opérations sont autorisées.The present invention also aims to provide such a device which is easy to assemble or disassemble from the container, when these operations are authorized.
La présente invention a encore pour but de fournir un tel dispositif à alimentation autonome, qui soit étanche et blindé On atteint ces buts de l'invention, ainsi que d'autres qui apparaîtront à la lecture de la description qui va suivre, avec un dispositif d'alarme pour la protection contre l'intrusion d'un espace délimité par une enceinte close munie d'une porte équipée de moyens de verrouillage de ladite porte en position fermée, ce dispositif étant remarquable en ce qu'il comprend une plaque de base portant, sur une face, un boîtier électronique de détection de chocs ou de vibrations et d'émission, à la suite d'une telle détection, de signaux d'alarme et, sur l'autre face, de moyens de fixation dudit dispositif sur ladite enceinte, ladite plaque étant percée d'une fenêtre dimensionnée pour dégager un passage traversé par au moins une partie desdits moyens de verrouillage lorsque ledit dispositif est fixé sur ladite enceinte, le verrouillage de ladite porte à l'aide desdits moyens bloquant ledit dispositif contre l'enceinteThe present invention also aims to provide such a device with autonomous power supply, which is waterproof and shielded. These objects of the invention are achieved, as well as others which will appear on reading the description which follows, with a device. alarm for protection against intrusion of a space delimited by a closed enclosure provided with a door equipped with means for locking said door in the closed position, this device being remarkable in that it comprises a base plate bearing, on one side, an electronic unit for detecting shocks or vibrations and emitting, following such detection, alarm signals and, on the other side, means for fixing said device to said enclosure, said plate being pierced with a window sized to clear a passage through which at least part of said locking means passes when said device is fixed to said enclosure, the locking of said door using said means blocking said device against the enclosure
Comme on te verra plus loin en détail, le dispositif suivant l'invention est sensible à toute agression dirigée contre la porte de l'enceinte et même, si cette enceinte est métallique comme c'est le cas des conteneurs évoqués ci-dessus, contre des agressions affectant d'autres parties de l'enceinteAs we will see later in detail, the device according to the invention is sensitive to any attack directed against the door of the enclosure and even, if this enclosure is metallic as is the case of the containers mentioned above, against assaults affecting other parts of the compound
Suivant une autre caractéristique du dispositif selon la présente invention, quand l'enceinte est constituée par un conteneur à parois métalliques utilisé pour le transport de marchandises, les moyens de fixation du dispositif sont constitués par une feuille en un matériau magnétiqueAccording to another characteristic of the device according to the present invention, when the enclosure is constituted by a container with metal walls used for the transport of goods, the means of fixing the device consist of a sheet of magnetic material
Suivant encore une autre caractéristique du dispositif suivant l'invention, lorsque les moyens de verrouillage de porte du conteneur comprennent au moins une poignée mobile entre des première et deuxième positions correspondant respectivement à des positions d'ouverture et de fermeture de la porte, la poignée est, dans sa deuxième position, rabattue contre la plaque de base du dispositif et contre une patte solidaire de la porte et traversant la fenêtre de la plaque de base, les moyens de verrouillage comprenant en outre un cadenas pour bloquer alors la poignée contre la porte.According to yet another characteristic of the device according to the invention, when the door locking means of the container comprise at least one handle movable between first and second positions corresponding respectively to the opening and closing positions of the door, the handle is, in its second position, folded against the base plate of the device and against a lug secured to the door and passing through the window of the base plate, the locking means further comprising a padlock to then block the handle against the door .
D'autres caractéristiques et avantages de la présente invention apparaîtront à la lecture de la description qui va suivre et à l'examen du dessin annexé dans lequel : - la figure 1 est une vue en élévation des portes d'un conteneur propre à être équipé du dispositif suivant l'invention,Other characteristics and advantages of the present invention will appear on reading the description which follows and on examining the appended drawing in which: - Figure 1 is an elevation view of the doors of a container suitable for being equipped of the device according to the invention,
- la figure 2 est une vue perspective du dispositif d'alarme suivant l'invention, etFIG. 2 is a perspective view of the alarm device according to the invention, and
- la figure 3 est une vue de détail, en plan, d'une partie de ce dispositif, après sa mise en place sur le conteneur de la figure 1. On se réfère à la figure 1 du dessin annexé où l'on a représenté la face arrière d'un conteneur métallique 1 classique, sur lequel sont montées deux portes 2 et 3 pouvant pivoter sur des charnières d'axe vertical entre une position d'ouverture et la position de fermeture représentée, dans laquelle la porte 3 s'appuie sur la porte 2, au niveau de leur zone 4 de contact. Chaque porte est équipée d'un mécanisme de verrouillage en position de fermeture qui peut comprendre une ou plusieurs tiges métalliques verticales (quatre par exemple) telles que celle référencée 5 à la figure 1. La tige 5 est articulée sur la porte de manière à pouvoir tourner autour de son axe vertical lorsqu'on manoeuvre une poignée 6 articulée en 7 sur la tige 5. Lors de cette manoeuvre, on fait passer la poignée 6 de la position représentée à la figure 1, à une position où elle vient en prise avec une patte 8 fixée sur la porte 3, au voisinage de la tige 5- Figure 3 is a detail view, in plan, of a part of this device, after its installation on the container of Figure 1. Referring to Figure 1 of the accompanying drawing where there is shown the rear face of a conventional metal container 1, on which are mounted two doors 2 and 3 which can pivot on hinges with a vertical axis between an open position and the closed position shown, in which the door 3 is supported on door 2, at their contact zone 4. Each door is equipped with a locking mechanism in the closed position which may include one or more vertical metal rods (four for example) such as that referenced 5 in FIG. 1. The rod 5 is articulated on the door so as to be able rotate around its vertical axis when operating a handle 6 articulated at 7 on the rod 5. During this operation, the handle 6 is passed from the position shown in FIG. 1, to a position where it engages with a lug 8 fixed on the door 3, in the vicinity of the rod 5
Pendant cette manoeuvre, la tige 5 tourne avec des organes tels que des crochets 9,10 fixés à ses extrémités de manière que ceux-ci s'engagent dans d'autres organes tels que des gâches (non représentées) solidaires du conteneur pour verrouiller la porte 3 sur celui-ci Un cadenas 11 passé dans des trous de la poignée 6 et de la patte 8, complète le verrouillage de la tige 5 dans cette position, comme représenté à la figure 3 qui sera décrite en plus de détail dans la suite. Les autres tiges des portes 2 et 3 sont équipées d'organes de verrouillage identiques à ceux décrits ci-dessusDuring this maneuver, the rod 5 rotates with members such as hooks 9, 10 fixed at its ends so that these engage in other members such that keepers (not shown) integral with the container to lock the door 3 thereon A padlock 11 passed through holes in the handle 6 and the tab 8, completes the locking of the rod 5 in this position, as shown in Figure 3 which will be described in more detail below. The other rods of doors 2 and 3 are fitted with locking members identical to those described above.
On se réfère maintenant à la figure 2 du dessin annexé où l'on a représenté le dispositif d'alarme suivant l'invention. Celui-ci comprend une plaque de base métallique 12 qui porte sur une face un boîtier électronique 13 et sur son autre face des moyens de fixation 14 du dispositif sur la paroi du conteneur 1 Suivant la présente invention, cette paroi étant métallique, ces moyens 14 sont avantageusement constitués par une feuille de matériau magnétique susceptible d'adhérer étroitement, grâce à son aimantation, sur la surface métallique d'une porte du conteneur.Referring now to Figure 2 of the accompanying drawing where there is shown the alarm device according to the invention. This comprises a metallic base plate 12 which carries on one side an electronic unit 13 and on its other face means for fixing 14 of the device on the wall of the container 1 According to the present invention, this wall being metallic, these means 14 advantageously consist of a sheet of magnetic material capable of adhering closely, thanks to its magnetization, on the metal surface of a door of the container.
A titre d'exemple, on pourra utiliser à cet effet une feuille semi-rigide 14 constituée par une couche d'un élastomère vulcanisé chargé de particules magnétiques orientées, cette couche étant portée par une tôle laquée, l'ensemble étant découpé pour pouvoir être monté et fixé sur la plaque 12. On trouve couramment de telles feuilles dans le commerce.For example, a semi-rigid sheet 14 can be used for this purpose, consisting of a layer of a vulcanized elastomer loaded with oriented magnetic particles, this layer being carried by a lacquered sheet, the assembly being cut to be mounted and fixed on the plate 12. Such sheets are commonly found commercially.
Le boîtier électronique 13 est étanche et blindé et protège une carte électronique portant des moyens 15 de détection de vibrations ou de chocs, des moyens 16 d'émission d'un signal d'alarme, et une batterie rechargeable 17 alimentant les moyens 15 et 16 en énergie électrique.The electronic unit 13 is waterproof and shielded and protects an electronic card carrying means 15 for detecting vibrations or shocks, means 16 for transmitting an alarm signal, and a rechargeable battery 17 supplying the means 15 and 16 in electrical energy.
Les moyens 15 peuvent comprendre un capteur tel qu'un accéléromètre sensible aux chocs ou aux vibrations à détecter. Les moyens 15 sont connectés aux moyens 16 pour commander, à la détection d'un tel choc ou vibration, la formation d'un signal d'alarme émis par une antenne 18, dans le cas d'un dispositif entièrement autonome, ou sur un fil 19 raccordé à une installation extérieure d'alarme (non représentée). Un connecteur 20 permet de recharger périodiquement la batterie 17The means 15 can comprise a sensor such as an accelerometer sensitive to the shocks or vibrations to be detected. The means 15 are connected to the means 16 for controlling, upon detection of such a shock or vibration, the formation of an alarm signal emitted by an antenna 18, in the case of a fully autonomous device, or on a wire 19 connected to an outdoor alarm installation (not shown). A connector 20 makes it possible to periodically recharge the battery 17
La plaque 12 et la feuille 14 sont percées, suivant une caractéristique de la présente invention, d'une fenêtre 21 , pour un but explicité ci-dessous en liaison avec la figure 3 qui représente la partie du dispositif de la figure 2 qui se trouve en dessous du trait A, après la mise en place de ce dispositif sur la porte 3The plate 12 and the sheet 14 are pierced, according to a characteristic of the present invention, with a window 21, for an aim explained below in connection with FIG. 3 which represents the part of the device of FIG. 2 which is located below line A, after the installation of this device on door 3
Sur cette figure, il apparaît que la fenêtre 21 est dimensionnée pour dégager un passage permettant à la patte 8 de traverser cette fenêtre, quand on plaque la face du dispositif qui porte la feuille magnétique 14 contre la surface de la porte 3 Dans cette position, on peut saisir la poignée 6 et la faire tourner, avec la tige 5, jusqu'à la position représentée en trait plein à la figure 3, où elle vient en prise avec la patte 8 qui déborde de la surface de la plaque 12 du dispositifIn this figure, it appears that the window 21 is dimensioned to clear a passage allowing the tab 8 to pass through this window, when the face of the device which carries the magnetic sheet 14 is pressed against the surface of the door 3 In this position, the handle 6 can be grasped and rotated, with the rod 5, to the position shown in solid lines in FIG. 3, where it engages with the tab 8 which projects beyond the surface of the plate 12 of the device
Cette opération s'exécute lorsqu'on ferme les portes 2,3 du conteneur 1, opération qui demande que l'on manoeuvre de même les autres poignées et tiges montées sur cette porte. On empêche ensuite l'ouverture des portes en passant le cadenas l i a travers des trous percés dans la patte 8 et dans une nervure 22 de la poignée associée, comme on l'a vu plus haut, et en fermant ensuite ce cadenas, comme cela est représenté à la figure 3 dans le cas de la patte 8 et de la poignée 6 associée à la tige 5 Dans la position représentée à la figure 3, la poignée 8 est rabattue contre la surface de la plaque 12 et le cadenas 11 empêche qu'on puisse l'en écarter.This operation is executed when the doors 2,3 of the container 1 are closed, an operation which requires that the other handles and rods mounted on this same be operated door. The doors are then prevented from being opened by passing the padlock 11a through holes drilled in the tab 8 and in a rib 22 of the associated handle, as seen above, and then closing this padlock, as is shown in Figure 3 in the case of the lug 8 and the handle 6 associated with the rod 5 In the position shown in Figure 3, the handle 8 is folded against the surface of the plate 12 and the padlock 11 prevents that we can dismiss it.
Ainsi, suivant une caractéristique de la présente invention, les moyens de verrouillage de portes servent aussi avantageusement à verrouiller le dispositif d'alarme suivant l'invention contre la surface d'une de ces portes. Il est alors impossible à un voleur de tenter de décoller et d'enlever ce dispositif de la surface de cette porte sans lui imprimer des chocs ou vibrations qui sont immédiatement détectées par les moyens 15 du boîtier 13.Thus, according to a characteristic of the present invention, the door locking means also advantageously serve to lock the alarm device according to the invention against the surface of one of these doors. It is then impossible for a thief to attempt to take off and remove this device from the surface of this door without imparting shocks or vibrations to it which are immediately detected by the means 15 of the housing 13.
On remarquera à cet égard que si le voleur attaque une surface du conteneur autre que celle où se trouve le dispositif suivant l'invention, les vibrations ou chocs reçus alors par cette surface sont transmis au dispositif du fait de la nature métallique de la paroi du conteneur, bonne conductrice de ce type d'excitations, et que l'alarme se déclenche alors comme si le dispositif lui-même avait été attaqué.It will be noted in this regard that if the thief attacks a surface of the container other than that where the device according to the invention is located, the vibrations or shocks received then by this surface are transmitted to the device due to the metallic nature of the wall of the container, a good conductor of this type of excitation, and the alarm is then triggered as if the device itself had been attacked.
En cas d'ouverture autorisée des portes du conteneur, ce dispositif reste néanmoins facilement amovible manuellement, en surpassant l'attraction magnétique qui le retient contre la porte 3. On peut alors le transporter éventuellement sur un autre conteneur ou dans un local pour procéder à son entretien ou son stockage, lorsqu'il est hors service. Des essais ont montré que cette attraction magnétique pouvait alors avantageusement développer une force comprise entre 120 et 200 gf/cm2 de surface.In case of authorized opening of the container doors, this device nevertheless remains easily removable manually, bypassing the magnetic attraction which holds it against the door 3. It can then possibly be transported to another container or to a room for carrying out its maintenance or storage, when it is out of service. Tests have shown that this magnetic attraction could then advantageously develop a force between 120 and 200 gf / cm 2 of surface.
Dans le cas d'un dispositif autonome, des moyens d'émission du type GSM de téléphonie sans fil pourraient être utilisés. Il n'est plus nécessaire alors de disposer, dans le voisinage immédiat du conteneur, de moyens de réception des signaux d'alarme émis.In the case of an autonomous device, GSM type transmission means of wireless telephony could be used. It is then no longer necessary to have, in the immediate vicinity of the container, means for receiving the alarm signals emitted.
Dans tous les cas, le dispositif suivant l'invention est capable de déclencher des moyens de tout type : sirènes locales, intégrées ou non au dispositif, moyens d'éclairage de la zone où se trouve le conteneur protégé, appareil de prises de vues photographiques ou vidéo, moyens d'alerte d'un gardien ou d'une centrale de gardiennage, etc., etc. II apparaît maintenant que l'invention permet bien d'atteindre les buts annoncés, à savoir fournir un dispositif d'alarme antivol susceptible de protéger un conteneur contre une agression, quelle que soit la partie du conteneur qui subit cette agression, ce dispositif étant à alimentation autonome et conçu de manière à faciliter son montage et son démontage quand ceux-ci sont autorisés. Bien que l'invention ait été décrite ci-dessus en liaison avec la protection d'un seul conteneur, il est clair qu'elle s'applique à la surveillance d'un ensemble de tels conteneurs équipés chacun du dispositif suivant l'invention, des moyens de surveillance centraux étant à l'écoute de tous les dispositifs installés L'alarme déclenchée par le dispositif suivant l'invention peut être complétée par l'allumage d'un voyant lumineux 23 monté sur le boîtier électronique 13. Quand le boîtier 13 contient une antenne 18 d'émission, le boîtier peut être percé de trous pour le passage de la fréquence d'émission de l'antenne. Bien entendu, l'invention n'est pas limitée au mode de réalisation décrit et représenté qui n'a été donné qu'à titre d'exemple C'est ainsi que certains conteneurs offrent la possibilité de rabattre deux poignées telles que la poignée 6 sur une même patte telle que 8, afin d'assurer un meilleur verrouillage des portes. Le dispositif suivant l'invention s'adapte sans difficulté à un tel conteneur, de même qu'à un conteneur où deux poignées se rabattent sur deux pattes adjacentes : il suffit alors d'agrandir la fenêtre 21 pour qu'on puisse passer à la fois les deux pattes à travers elles.In all cases, the device according to the invention is capable of triggering means of any type: local sirens, integrated or not in the device, means of lighting the area where the protected container is located, camera for taking photographs or video, means of alerting a guard or a security guard, etc., etc. It now appears that the invention does indeed achieve the stated aims, namely to provide an anti-theft alarm device capable of protecting a container against attack, regardless of the part of the container which is subjected to this attack, this device being at autonomous power supply and designed to facilitate its assembly and disassembly when these are authorized. Although the invention has been described above in connection with the protection of a single container, it is clear that it applies to the monitoring of a set of such containers each equipped with the device according to the invention, central monitoring means listening to all the devices installed The alarm triggered by the device according to the invention can be supplemented by the lighting of an indicator light 23 mounted on the electronic unit 13. When the unit 13 contains a transmitting antenna 18, the unit can be pierced with holes for passing the antenna transmit frequency. Of course, the invention is not limited to the embodiment described and shown which has been given only by way of example. This is how certain containers offer the possibility of folding down two handles such as the handle 6 on the same tab such as 8, to ensure better locking of the doors. The device according to the invention adapts without difficulty to such a container, as well as to a container where two handles fold over on two adjacent legs: it is then sufficient to enlarge the window 21 so that one can move on to the both legs through them.
De même, l'invention n'est pas limitée à la protection contre l'intrusion d'un conteneur tel que ceux décrits ci-dessus, fixes ou mobiles. Elle s'étend à la protection de tout espace, isolé ou non, fermé par une porte d'accès comportant un mécanisme de verrouillage, et notamment aux véhicules poids lourds. Likewise, the invention is not limited to protection against the intrusion of a container such as those described above, fixed or mobile. It extends to the protection of any space, isolated or not, closed by an access door comprising a locking mechanism, and in particular to heavy goods vehicles.

Claims

REVENDICATIONS
1 Dispositif d'alarme pour la protection contre l'intrusion d'un espace délimité par une enceinte close munie d'une porte équipée de moyens de verrouillage (5 à 8) de ladite porte en position fermée, caractérisé en ce qu'il comprend une plaque de base (12) portant, sur une face, un boîtier électronique (13) de détection de chocs ou de vibrations et d'émission, à la suite d'une telle détection, de signaux d'alarme et, sur l'autre face, de moyens de fixation (14) dudit dispositif sur ladite enceinte, ladite plaque (12) étant percée d'une fenêtre (21) dimensionnée pour dégager un passage traversé par au moins une partie (8) desdits moyens de verrouillage (5 à 8) lorsque ledit dispositif est fixé sur ladite enceinte, le verrouillage de ladite porte (3) à l'aide desdits moyens (5 à 8) bloquant ledit dispositif contre l'enceinte1 alarm device for protection against the intrusion of a space delimited by a closed enclosure provided with a door equipped with locking means (5 to 8) of said door in the closed position, characterized in that it comprises a base plate (12) carrying, on one side, an electronic unit (13) for detecting shocks or vibrations and for emitting, following such detection, alarm signals and, on the other side, of fixing means (14) of said device on said enclosure, said plate (12) being pierced with a window (21) dimensioned to release a passage through which at least one part (8) of said locking means (5 to 8) when said device is fixed on said enclosure, the locking of said door (3) using said means (5 to 8) blocking said device against the enclosure
2 Dispositif conforme à la revendication 1 , pour enceinte constituée par un conteneur (1 ) à parois métalliques utilisé pour le transport de marchandises, caractérisé en ce que lesdits moyens de fixation (14) sont constitués par une feuille en un matériau magnétique2 Device according to claim 1, for enclosure constituted by a container (1) with metal walls used for the transport of goods, characterized in that said fixing means (14) consist of a sheet of magnetic material
3 Dispositif conforme à la revendication 2, caractérisé en ce que la force d'attraction qui s'exerce entre ladite feuille magnétique (14) et la paroi métallique du conteneur (1) est comprise entre 120 et 200gf/cm2, environ.3 Device according to claim 2, characterized in that the attractive force which is exerted between said magnetic sheet (14) and the metal wall of the container (1) is between 120 and 200gf / cm 2 , approximately.
4 Dispositif conforme à l'une quelconque des revendications 2 et 3, pour conteneur (1) dans lequel lesdits moyens de verrouillage comprennent au moins une poignée (6) mobile entre des première et deuxième positions correspondant respectivement à des positions d'ouverture et de fermeture de ladite porte (3) caractérisé en ce que ladite poignée (6) est, dans sa deuxième position, rabattue contre ladite plaque de base (12) du dispositif et contre une patte (8) solidaire de ladite porte (3) et traversant ladite fenêtre (21) de ladite plaque de base (12), lesdits moyens de verrouillage comprenant en outre un cadenas (11) pour bloquer alors ladite poignée (6) contre ladite patte (8)4 Device according to any one of claims 2 and 3, for container (1) wherein said locking means comprise at least one handle (6) movable between first and second positions corresponding respectively to the opening positions and closing of said door (3) characterized in that said handle (6) is, in its second position, folded against said base plate (12) of the device and against a tab (8) integral with said door (3) and passing through said window (21) of said base plate (12), said locking means further comprising a padlock (11) for then locking said handle (6) against said tab (8)
5 Dispositif conforme à l'une quelconque des revendications des revendications 1 à 4, caractérisé en ce que ledit boîtier électronique (13) comprend des moyens (15) de détection de chocs ou de vibrations et des moyens (16) d'émission de signaux d'alarme commandés par lesdits moyens de détection5 Device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that said electronic unit (13) comprises means (15) for detecting shocks or vibrations and means (16) for transmitting signals alarm controlled by said detection means
6 Dispositif conforme à la revendication 5, caractérisé en ce qu'il comprend des moyens (19) de transmission filaire desdits signaux d'alarme6 Device according to claim 5, characterized in that it comprises means (19) for wire transmission of said alarm signals
7 Dispositif conforme à la revendication 5, caractérisé en ce qu'il comprend des moyens (18) de transmission sans fil desdits signaux d'alarme 8 Dispositif conforme à la revendication 7, caractérisé en ce que lesdits moyens de transmission sont du type GSM7 Device according to claim 5, characterized in that it comprises means (18) for wireless transmission of said alarm signals 8 Device according to claim 7, characterized in that said transmission means are of the GSM type
9 Dispositif conforme à l'une quelconque des revendications 5 à 8, caractérisé en ce qu'il comprend une batterie rechargeable (17) pour alimenter lesdits moyens de détection (15) et lesdits moyens d'émission (16), et un connecteur (20) pour le rechargement dudit accumulateur.9 Device according to any one of claims 5 to 8, characterized in that it comprises a rechargeable battery (17) for supplying said means of detection (15) and said transmission means (16), and a connector (20) for recharging said accumulator.
10. Dispositif conforme à l'une quelconque des revendications 5 à 8, caractérisé en ce que ledit boîtier (13) porte un voyant lumineux (23) commandé par lesdits moyens d'émission (16) pour émettre un signal d'alarme visible. 10. Device according to any one of claims 5 to 8, characterized in that said housing (13) carries an indicator light (23) controlled by said transmission means (16) for transmitting a visible alarm signal.
PCT/FR2000/000835 2000-04-03 2000-04-03 Warning device for protecting a container against intrusion WO2001075829A1 (en)

Priority Applications (2)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
PCT/FR2000/000835 WO2001075829A1 (en) 2000-04-03 2000-04-03 Warning device for protecting a container against intrusion
AU2000238237A AU2000238237A1 (en) 2000-04-03 2000-04-03 Warning device for protecting a container against intrusion

Applications Claiming Priority (1)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
PCT/FR2000/000835 WO2001075829A1 (en) 2000-04-03 2000-04-03 Warning device for protecting a container against intrusion

Publications (1)

Publication Number Publication Date
WO2001075829A1 true WO2001075829A1 (en) 2001-10-11

Family

ID=8846212

Family Applications (1)

Application Number Title Priority Date Filing Date
PCT/FR2000/000835 WO2001075829A1 (en) 2000-04-03 2000-04-03 Warning device for protecting a container against intrusion

Country Status (2)

Country Link
AU (1) AU2000238237A1 (en)
WO (1) WO2001075829A1 (en)

Cited By (2)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
FR2864308A1 (en) * 2003-12-19 2005-06-24 Jean Bruno Tavernier Alarm device for mechanical safety lock system e.g. cable, has case with hole for allowing case to equip with system, where case has siren triggered due to vibrations in system, detected by sensor, generated by cutting of system
WO2008003301A1 (en) * 2006-07-04 2008-01-10 Rainer Koch Sensor arrangement for securing the loads of containers

Citations (3)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
NL8902318A (en) * 1989-09-15 1991-04-02 Revon Hillegom Alarm system detecting attempts to break into shipping container - has sensors which detect door, latch and key movements
US5595075A (en) * 1995-01-31 1997-01-21 Chen; Mike Lock and alarm means lockable on window and door rail
DE29805651U1 (en) * 1998-03-27 1998-08-13 Atm Dental Labor Gmbh Portable multifunction phone

Patent Citations (3)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
NL8902318A (en) * 1989-09-15 1991-04-02 Revon Hillegom Alarm system detecting attempts to break into shipping container - has sensors which detect door, latch and key movements
US5595075A (en) * 1995-01-31 1997-01-21 Chen; Mike Lock and alarm means lockable on window and door rail
DE29805651U1 (en) * 1998-03-27 1998-08-13 Atm Dental Labor Gmbh Portable multifunction phone

Cited By (2)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
FR2864308A1 (en) * 2003-12-19 2005-06-24 Jean Bruno Tavernier Alarm device for mechanical safety lock system e.g. cable, has case with hole for allowing case to equip with system, where case has siren triggered due to vibrations in system, detected by sensor, generated by cutting of system
WO2008003301A1 (en) * 2006-07-04 2008-01-10 Rainer Koch Sensor arrangement for securing the loads of containers

Also Published As

Publication number Publication date
AU2000238237A1 (en) 2001-10-15

Similar Documents

Publication Publication Date Title
CA2760396C (en) Offset ballistic protection apparatus used to fully cover a door
FR2662127A1 (en) PORTABLE ANTI-THEFT ALARM AND LOCKING DEVICE FOR VEHICLES.
CA2726290A1 (en) Attachment support for installing equipment on aircraft landing gear, use of such an attachment support and assembly comprising a monitoring device and one such attachment support
FR2666076A1 (en) CONTAINER COMPRISING A LATCH LATCH.
WO2001075829A1 (en) Warning device for protecting a container against intrusion
EP0066500B1 (en) Strong-box and fortified cabinet comprising a flush masked opening device
FR2872613A1 (en) METHOD OF SECURELY TRANSPORTING DOCUMENTS OR OBJECTS OF VALUES AND CAISSETTE USABLE IN THE IMPLEMENTATION OF SAID METHOD
EP0539300B1 (en) Door closure device for insulated containers
EP0988503B1 (en) Detonator to be installed in a chamber and safety container comprising it
EP2746192B1 (en) Storage device for storing used clothing
EP3738463B1 (en) Collection box with double door
EP0937855B1 (en) Vacuum security system for a suitcase for transporting valuables
FR3019849A1 (en) SAFETY BOX WITH REINFORCED SAFETY
FR2787904A1 (en) Anti vandal maritime container surveillance unit having shock/vibration/movement sealed unit plate/magnet strip door attached and having lower hole allowing container securing.
EP3594056B1 (en) Palletisable removable air lock
EP3272617B1 (en) Piece of luggage and assembly of a piece of luggage and a fastening terminal
FR3139151A1 (en) autonomous and connected secure storage box
EP1500613A1 (en) Refuse receptacle, particularly for use in public areas
EP2250332A1 (en) Secured storage housing with built-in alarm
EP4053814A1 (en) Battery-operated electronic anti-theft device
FR2706830A1 (en) Anti-theft device for transport containers
FR2975087A1 (en) Locking case for locking lever of freight container, has lock fixed to base for locking cover on base when cover is in closed position in which lever of container is entirely housed between base and cover
FR3120466A1 (en) BATTERY-POWERED ELECTRONIC ANTI-THEFT DEVICE
FR2577894A2 (en) DEVICE FOR PROTECTING BAGS PROVIDED WITH A SEAL WITH DISSUASIVE EFFECT AGAINST THEFT OF VARIOUS OBJECTS CARRIED IN THESE BAGS
FR3018304A1 (en) REMOVABLE, INTELLIGENT AND MODULAR LOCKING UNIT FOR CONTAINERS AND TRAILERS

Legal Events

Date Code Title Description
AK Designated states

Kind code of ref document: A1

Designated state(s): AE AG AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY CA CH CN CR CU CZ DE DK DM DZ EE ES FI GB GD GE GH GM HR HU ID IL IN IS JP KE KG KP KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV MA MD MG MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT RO RU SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT TZ UA UG US UZ VN YU ZA ZW

AL Designated countries for regional patents

Kind code of ref document: A1

Designated state(s): GH GM KE LS MW SD SL SZ TZ UG ZW AM AZ BY KG KZ MD RU TJ TM AT BE CH CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE BF BJ CF CG CI CM GA GN GW ML MR NE SN TD TG

DFPE Request for preliminary examination filed prior to expiration of 19th month from priority date (pct application filed before 20040101)
121 Ep: the epo has been informed by wipo that ep was designated in this application
122 Ep: pct application non-entry in european phase
NENP Non-entry into the national phase

Ref country code: JP