CA2147905A1 - High security installation - Google Patents
High security installationInfo
- Publication number
- CA2147905A1 CA2147905A1 CA002147905A CA2147905A CA2147905A1 CA 2147905 A1 CA2147905 A1 CA 2147905A1 CA 002147905 A CA002147905 A CA 002147905A CA 2147905 A CA2147905 A CA 2147905A CA 2147905 A1 CA2147905 A1 CA 2147905A1
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- Canada
- Prior art keywords
- high security
- security installation
- cabinet
- electrifying
- alarm
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- H—ELECTRICITY
- H05—ELECTRIC TECHNIQUES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
- H05C—ELECTRIC CIRCUITS OR APPARATUS SPECIALLY DESIGNED FOR USE IN EQUIPMENT FOR KILLING, STUNNING, OR GUIDING LIVING BEINGS
- H05C1/00—Circuits or apparatus for generating electric shock effects
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Abstract
A high security installation comprises an openable outer cabinet; an openable inner cabinet insulated from said outer cabinet; a device for electrifying the inner shell to impart a non-lethal electric stun shock to an unauthorized person coming into contact therewith; and a device for arming the inner shell when the outer shell is locked. A
control device activates the electrifying device in the event of unauthorized access.
control device activates the electrifying device in the event of unauthorized access.
Description
This invention relates to a high security installation.
Theft is becoming an increasing problem in modern times, and there is an ongoing need to provide secure storage facilities. For example, common situations where the need for high security arises are: cigarette displays, drug stores, hospital wards, gun stores, jewelry stores, government offices, police departments, and liquor establishments.
Many different types of security arrangements have been provided, but experience shows that these can often be defeated. Particularly, in the case of alarm systems, often a thief will break into a cabinet and escape before the authorities arrive. Alternatively, the security arrangements can inhibit convenient access by authorized users.
An object of the invention is to provide an improved security system that offers enhanced security and minimum inconvenience to authorized users.
According to the present invention there is provided a high security installation comprising an openable outer cabinet; an openable inner cabinet insulated from said outer cabinet; means for electrifying said inner shell to impart a non-lethal electric stun shock to an unauthorized person coming into contact therewith; means for arming said inner shell when said outer shell is locked, and control means for activating said electrifying means in the event of unauthorized access.
Preferably, the electric shock is pulsed and provided by a commercial circuit, such as an electric cattle fence circuit. The installation can include a commercial alarm system that generates a signal in the event of unauthorized access to activate the electrifying device.
In a preferred embodiment, the installation has a proximity detector that detects the presence of a person within a predefined area. A timer then generates an alarm D:\WI~'WO~D\DOYES~IC\99712 .DOC
21~7~05 signal if the cabinet i& not correctly unlocked within a predetermined period of time. The alarm signal can be used to generate a visual and audible alarm, such as flashing lights and a siren, and also notify a remote monitoring centre by, for example, telephone lines, or possibly a cellular phone or other means. The alarm signal also activates the electrifying device so that in the event that an intruder is not deterred by the visual and audible alarms, he or she will receive a 6000 volt stun shock on accessing the cabinet.
The outer cabinet has a locking means, which can take the form of a conventional lock and key coupled to the alarm system, or alternatively a key pad for entering an access code.
If desired, an independent power supply, such as a battery, can be provided inside the outer cabinet so as to make the electrifying device independent of any external power source.
The invention will now be described in more detail, by way of example only, with reference to the accompanying drawings in which:
Figure 1 is a perspective view of a security installation in accordance with the invention;
Figure 2 is a perspective view of an outer cabinet of the installation;
Figure 3 is a perspective view of the inner cabinet;
Figure 4 shows an insulating spacer for supporting the inner cabinet;
Figure 5 shows the arrangement of circuit boards; and Figure 6 is a block diagram of the control circuit.
Referring to Figure 1, the high security installation illustrated comprises a rectangular cabinet 1 having a roll-up front panel 2. Display lights 3 indicate the status of D~ liO:RD\DO~ESTIC\99712.DOC
214~905 the system, and a key pad 4 allows the user to enter an access code. The front panel 2 is locked in place by a latch (not shown) when it is closed.
In order to arm the system, a user pulls down the front panel 2, which latches into place, and then enters the appropriate alarm code into the key pad 4. This arms the system. In the event of unauthorized access, the cabinet sets off a 20 to 30 watt siren, flashing lights, and electrifies the inner cabinet (to be described) until the system is disarmed by entry of the correct access code into the key pad 4.
At the same time, a monitoring station is alerted by a remote signal sent either over a telephone line or a cellular telephone channel. The flashing light is preferably an intense strobe light highly visible to anyone in the area.
The electric shock system is a 6000 volt stinger system that is pulsed 37 times a minute. The unit is supplied with power from an external power force, but includes an internal battery back-up system.
Figure 2 shows the outer cabinet 1 with the front panel removed. Inside the outer cabinet is placed an inner metal cabinet 5 mounted on wood or plastic insulators 6 (Figure 4) so as to isolate it from the outer cabinet 1. In the event of alarm activation, it is only the inner cabinet 5, which contains the articles to be protected, that is electrified.
Thus, unless an intruder breaks through the outer cabinet, he will not receive an electric shock. It is only on breaking through the outer cabinet and touching the inner cabinet that an electric shock will be received.
The inner cabinet 5 can if desired be locked independently.
Figure 5 shows circuit board 10 which fits above the inner cabinet 5 in the outer cabinet 1 behind the lights 9.
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-This consists of a standard C&K Security Alarm Board /286 11 and a Hallman Board Model /6612 electric cattle fence control circuit 12 mounted on a customized control circuit 13. The C&K board 11 performs standard alarm monitoring functions and it is a control system that is used to activate the Hallman electric fence board 12 to electrify the inner cabinet 5 in the event of unauthorized access.
Figure 6 is a block diagram of the control circuitry 13, which controls the operation of the Hallman Board 12 from the security alarm board 11.
The main function of the control circuitry 13 is to receive a 12 Volt input from the security board 11 and reduce this to 6 Volts to drive the Hallman board 12 when the security board 11 is triggered. The control circuitry 13 also drives LEDs 14 to produce a a highly visible scrolling light source when the system is active.
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Theft is becoming an increasing problem in modern times, and there is an ongoing need to provide secure storage facilities. For example, common situations where the need for high security arises are: cigarette displays, drug stores, hospital wards, gun stores, jewelry stores, government offices, police departments, and liquor establishments.
Many different types of security arrangements have been provided, but experience shows that these can often be defeated. Particularly, in the case of alarm systems, often a thief will break into a cabinet and escape before the authorities arrive. Alternatively, the security arrangements can inhibit convenient access by authorized users.
An object of the invention is to provide an improved security system that offers enhanced security and minimum inconvenience to authorized users.
According to the present invention there is provided a high security installation comprising an openable outer cabinet; an openable inner cabinet insulated from said outer cabinet; means for electrifying said inner shell to impart a non-lethal electric stun shock to an unauthorized person coming into contact therewith; means for arming said inner shell when said outer shell is locked, and control means for activating said electrifying means in the event of unauthorized access.
Preferably, the electric shock is pulsed and provided by a commercial circuit, such as an electric cattle fence circuit. The installation can include a commercial alarm system that generates a signal in the event of unauthorized access to activate the electrifying device.
In a preferred embodiment, the installation has a proximity detector that detects the presence of a person within a predefined area. A timer then generates an alarm D:\WI~'WO~D\DOYES~IC\99712 .DOC
21~7~05 signal if the cabinet i& not correctly unlocked within a predetermined period of time. The alarm signal can be used to generate a visual and audible alarm, such as flashing lights and a siren, and also notify a remote monitoring centre by, for example, telephone lines, or possibly a cellular phone or other means. The alarm signal also activates the electrifying device so that in the event that an intruder is not deterred by the visual and audible alarms, he or she will receive a 6000 volt stun shock on accessing the cabinet.
The outer cabinet has a locking means, which can take the form of a conventional lock and key coupled to the alarm system, or alternatively a key pad for entering an access code.
If desired, an independent power supply, such as a battery, can be provided inside the outer cabinet so as to make the electrifying device independent of any external power source.
The invention will now be described in more detail, by way of example only, with reference to the accompanying drawings in which:
Figure 1 is a perspective view of a security installation in accordance with the invention;
Figure 2 is a perspective view of an outer cabinet of the installation;
Figure 3 is a perspective view of the inner cabinet;
Figure 4 shows an insulating spacer for supporting the inner cabinet;
Figure 5 shows the arrangement of circuit boards; and Figure 6 is a block diagram of the control circuit.
Referring to Figure 1, the high security installation illustrated comprises a rectangular cabinet 1 having a roll-up front panel 2. Display lights 3 indicate the status of D~ liO:RD\DO~ESTIC\99712.DOC
214~905 the system, and a key pad 4 allows the user to enter an access code. The front panel 2 is locked in place by a latch (not shown) when it is closed.
In order to arm the system, a user pulls down the front panel 2, which latches into place, and then enters the appropriate alarm code into the key pad 4. This arms the system. In the event of unauthorized access, the cabinet sets off a 20 to 30 watt siren, flashing lights, and electrifies the inner cabinet (to be described) until the system is disarmed by entry of the correct access code into the key pad 4.
At the same time, a monitoring station is alerted by a remote signal sent either over a telephone line or a cellular telephone channel. The flashing light is preferably an intense strobe light highly visible to anyone in the area.
The electric shock system is a 6000 volt stinger system that is pulsed 37 times a minute. The unit is supplied with power from an external power force, but includes an internal battery back-up system.
Figure 2 shows the outer cabinet 1 with the front panel removed. Inside the outer cabinet is placed an inner metal cabinet 5 mounted on wood or plastic insulators 6 (Figure 4) so as to isolate it from the outer cabinet 1. In the event of alarm activation, it is only the inner cabinet 5, which contains the articles to be protected, that is electrified.
Thus, unless an intruder breaks through the outer cabinet, he will not receive an electric shock. It is only on breaking through the outer cabinet and touching the inner cabinet that an electric shock will be received.
The inner cabinet 5 can if desired be locked independently.
Figure 5 shows circuit board 10 which fits above the inner cabinet 5 in the outer cabinet 1 behind the lights 9.
D:\WI~-flORD\DOMESEIC\59712 .DO~-2147~0S
-This consists of a standard C&K Security Alarm Board /286 11 and a Hallman Board Model /6612 electric cattle fence control circuit 12 mounted on a customized control circuit 13. The C&K board 11 performs standard alarm monitoring functions and it is a control system that is used to activate the Hallman electric fence board 12 to electrify the inner cabinet 5 in the event of unauthorized access.
Figure 6 is a block diagram of the control circuitry 13, which controls the operation of the Hallman Board 12 from the security alarm board 11.
The main function of the control circuitry 13 is to receive a 12 Volt input from the security board 11 and reduce this to 6 Volts to drive the Hallman board 12 when the security board 11 is triggered. The control circuitry 13 also drives LEDs 14 to produce a a highly visible scrolling light source when the system is active.
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Claims (7)
1. A high security installation comprising an openable outer cabinet; an openable inner cabinet insulated from said outer cabinet; means for electrifying said inner shell to impart a non-lethal electric stun shock to an unauthorized person coming into contact therewith; means for arming said inner shell when said outer shell is locked; and control means for activating said electrifying means in the event of unauthorized access.
2. A high security installation as claimed in claim 1, wherein said electric shock is pulsed.
3. A high security installation as claimed in claim 1, further comprising alarm means armed by said arming means and activated in the event of unauthorized access.
4. A high security installation as claimed in claim 3, wherein said alarm means comprises an audible alarm.
5. A high security installation as claimed in claim 3 wherein said electrifying means comprises an electric cattle fence control circuit, and said alarm means generates a signal that is used by said control means to activate said cattle fence control circuit.
6. A high security installation as claimed in claim 5, further comprising a voltage reduction circuit to reduce the voltage generated by said cattle fence control circuit.
7. A high security installation as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 6, further comprising a proximity detector for detecting the presence of a person within a predefined area, and wherein said control means comprises a timer for generating an activation signal a time after detection of a person by said proximity detector.
Priority Applications (1)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| CA002147905A CA2147905A1 (en) | 1995-04-26 | 1995-04-26 | High security installation |
Applications Claiming Priority (1)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| CA002147905A CA2147905A1 (en) | 1995-04-26 | 1995-04-26 | High security installation |
Publications (1)
| Publication Number | Publication Date |
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| CA2147905A1 true CA2147905A1 (en) | 1996-10-27 |
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Family Applications (1)
| Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
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| CA002147905A Abandoned CA2147905A1 (en) | 1995-04-26 | 1995-04-26 | High security installation |
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| CA (1) | CA2147905A1 (en) |
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1995
- 1995-04-26 CA CA002147905A patent/CA2147905A1/en not_active Abandoned
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Legal Events
| Date | Code | Title | Description |
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| FZDE | Dead |