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Abstract
An apparatus and method is disclosed for a protective security enclosure which protects outdoor residential or commercial telephone, security and/or cable equipment from tampering, including alarm equipment and operation. The security enclosure includes a heavy gage box (comprised of metal or plastic and with a lid), armoured conduit segments, dimensioned such that any telephone, security, cable or power equipment may be enclosed within, and fasteners and blocks are provided. The invention is a simple, cost effective and easily adapted security enclosure system that can be used in a variety of unique and unpredictable environments to protect telephone, cable, power, alarm and other service lines. Both first and second locking mechanisms are provided for increased security. The system is also provided as a kit. The method comprises a skilled installation technique customizing the security enclosure to suit individual configurations of the services.
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)PROTECTIVE SECURITY ENCLOSURE
1. TECHNICAL FIELD
The invention relates generally to security enclosures for outdoor telephone, security and/or cable equipment. More particularly, the invention relates to a security enclosure, which protects outdoor residential or commercial telephone equipment from tampering, including alarm equipment and operation.
1. TECHNICAL FIELD
The invention relates generally to security enclosures for outdoor telephone, security and/or cable equipment. More particularly, the invention relates to a security enclosure, which protects outdoor residential or commercial telephone equipment from tampering, including alarm equipment and operation.
2. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
With exterior residential and commercial telephone, security and/or cable equipment exposed at the entry points to buildings, the security of such services from tampering is a concern.
U.S. Pat. 4,823,381 ('381) to Olson, R.D. discloses a low cost security cover for a conventional telephone installation backboard. The disclosure is designed to reduce tampering, and to be installed without disturbing existing telephone lines. The apparatus comprises a hinged door that can be locked, covered mounting screws, large side cutouts or openings, and a locking mechanism. However, the security box disclosed in the '381 Patent is of lightweight construction and could easily be broken and tampered with. Further, the box disclosed in the '381 Patent is not suitable for outdoor applications as it is not water resistant. Still further, the '381 Patent has limited application, namely covering telephone installation backboards. Still further, the box is limited to using a simple lock latch mechanism.
U.S. Pat. 5,764,729 ('729) to Black et al discloses a tamper protection device for protecting a telephone operated security alarm system. The disclosure comprises a locked box with conduit protruding from the top and/or bottom. Patent '729 further discloses that the primary object of the invention is to provide protection for exposed telephone lines. Patent '729 further discloses a box that includes electronic tamper alarms so that a third party, particularly a security company, could be alerted if the box is tampered with. Still further, Patent '729 discloses a box that can be installed over an existing telephone company service. Still further, patent '729 discloses a dual conduit system in which the conduits have a slot along their length, allowing the conduits to be placed over existing telephone wires without disturbing the telephone service. Patent '729 further discloses the use of a double-door system in which a first door is contained within a second door and in which both doors are individually locked. However, the box disclosed in the '729 Patent is limited to receiving service lines from the top and bottom. Further, the '729 Patent relies on an electronic warning system to indicate tampering. This reliance is disadvantageous because the electronics require power, are subject to failure, and must be integrated with a security system to be useful. The use of electronics in this manner is expensive to purchase and install, is complicated, and is not applicable to all installation situations. Further, the '729 Patent is suited to brand new installations since it is limited to installations with straight up-down wiring; it is not possible to bend the conduit to accommodate installation sites; and the box itself is an entire telephone and security system and cannot be applied to existing sites. The '729 Patent is not suitable as a retrofitted device.
U.S. Pat. 2,663,454 ('454) to Olson, O.J. discloses an electrical box with metal cutouts.
However, the box of the '454 Patent itself is not designed to cover existing telephone or security equipment.
There is a need, therefore, for a simple, cost effective and easily adapted security enclosure system that can be employed in a variety of unique and unpredictable environments to protect telephone, cable, power, alarm and other service lines.
With exterior residential and commercial telephone, security and/or cable equipment exposed at the entry points to buildings, the security of such services from tampering is a concern.
U.S. Pat. 4,823,381 ('381) to Olson, R.D. discloses a low cost security cover for a conventional telephone installation backboard. The disclosure is designed to reduce tampering, and to be installed without disturbing existing telephone lines. The apparatus comprises a hinged door that can be locked, covered mounting screws, large side cutouts or openings, and a locking mechanism. However, the security box disclosed in the '381 Patent is of lightweight construction and could easily be broken and tampered with. Further, the box disclosed in the '381 Patent is not suitable for outdoor applications as it is not water resistant. Still further, the '381 Patent has limited application, namely covering telephone installation backboards. Still further, the box is limited to using a simple lock latch mechanism.
U.S. Pat. 5,764,729 ('729) to Black et al discloses a tamper protection device for protecting a telephone operated security alarm system. The disclosure comprises a locked box with conduit protruding from the top and/or bottom. Patent '729 further discloses that the primary object of the invention is to provide protection for exposed telephone lines. Patent '729 further discloses a box that includes electronic tamper alarms so that a third party, particularly a security company, could be alerted if the box is tampered with. Still further, Patent '729 discloses a box that can be installed over an existing telephone company service. Still further, patent '729 discloses a dual conduit system in which the conduits have a slot along their length, allowing the conduits to be placed over existing telephone wires without disturbing the telephone service. Patent '729 further discloses the use of a double-door system in which a first door is contained within a second door and in which both doors are individually locked. However, the box disclosed in the '729 Patent is limited to receiving service lines from the top and bottom. Further, the '729 Patent relies on an electronic warning system to indicate tampering. This reliance is disadvantageous because the electronics require power, are subject to failure, and must be integrated with a security system to be useful. The use of electronics in this manner is expensive to purchase and install, is complicated, and is not applicable to all installation situations. Further, the '729 Patent is suited to brand new installations since it is limited to installations with straight up-down wiring; it is not possible to bend the conduit to accommodate installation sites; and the box itself is an entire telephone and security system and cannot be applied to existing sites. The '729 Patent is not suitable as a retrofitted device.
U.S. Pat. 2,663,454 ('454) to Olson, O.J. discloses an electrical box with metal cutouts.
However, the box of the '454 Patent itself is not designed to cover existing telephone or security equipment.
There is a need, therefore, for a simple, cost effective and easily adapted security enclosure system that can be employed in a variety of unique and unpredictable environments to protect telephone, cable, power, alarm and other service lines.
3. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
It is an object of the present invention to provide a protective security enclosure apparatus which is particularly adapted to protect outdoor residential or commercial telephone equipment from tampering, including alarm equipment and operation. Further, the invention herein disclosed is a simple, cost effective and easily adapted security enclosure system that can be used in a variety of unique and unpredictable environments to protect telephone, cable, power, alarm and other service lines.
The apparatus comprises an enclosing box and lid dimensioned such that any telephone, security, cable or power equipment may be enclosed within. The apparatus more specifically comprises generally cubical box having a top wall, side walls, a mounting wall, and a lid attached by at least two hinges, a plurality of mounting holes disposed through said mounting wall, and at least one knockout in each of said top and side walls. A latch lock is disposed in the lid and an articulated hasp lock is attached to the lid and a lock hoop is attached to the top wall, and the hasp lock adapted to cover the latch lock when it is closed. A padlock having a short neck is inserted through the lock hoop thereby retaining the hasp in said closed position. At least four fasteners are inserted through the mounting holes thereby retaining the box to an installation site wall. At least one piece of conduit is attached to the box with a locknut and the conduit is attached to the wall by at least two brackets.
Advantageously the present invention may be installed flush against a building via the use of wooden blocks disposed between the building and the security enclosure, which may be coated with weather resistant paint and sealed with silicone.
The security enclosure may include a plurality of mounting holes disposed through a mounting flange adapted to receive fasteners by which the enclosure may be mounted to the building.
Another object of the present invention is to provide a retro-fit kit for a wall mounted telephone, security or cable system in a residential or commercial building comprising a plurality of components selected from the group of: a box; a latch lock; a hasp lock; a padlock; at least one piece of conduit; at least one locknut; at least two brackets; at least four fasteners; at least one weather head; silicon sealant; and at least one wood block;
Another object of the present invention is to provide a protective security enclosure retro-fit kit to protect service equipment such as security, telephone, or cable equipment mounted externally on a private or commercial building having from unwanted intrusion, damage or interference including: a plurality of boxes of varying dimensions; a plurality of conduits of varying dimensions;
a plurality of locknuts of varying dimensions; and a plurality of fastener types.
The retro-fit kit may include boxes of dimensions such as: l5cm(6") in width by l5cm( 6") in length by lOcm(4") in depth; 25cm(10") in width by 25cm(10") in length by lOcm(4") in depth;
30.Scm(12") in width by 30.Scm(12") in length by lOcm(4") in depth;
30.Scm(12") in width by 30.Scm(12") in length by l5cm(6") in depth and conduit l3mm(1/2"), l9mm (3/4")in, and 25mm (1") diameter locknuts of l3mm (1/2"), l9mm (3/4"), and 25mm (1") inner diameter, and fasteners which are 1.5" to 2.5" standard wood screws.
It is yet a further object of the present invention to provide a method of installing a protective enclosure including conduit, conduit brackets, a weather head, a locknut, at least four fasteners, at least one wood block, and a box having knockouts, a lid, a latch lock, a hasp lock and a padlock, in an installation site having service equipment attached to a wall and an electrical feed, comprising the steps o~ inspecting the installation site, including observing the dimensions of said service equipment, the length, quantity and direction of said electrical feed, and the positioning of the service equipment; planning the installation of the protective enclosure, including planning how the how said conduit will be routed and installed, selecting a box, conduit, and locknut of appropriate dimensions for the specific site, and removing at least one of said knockouts from the box; notifying the service providers of the electrical feed that the electrical feed will be disconnected;
disconnecting the electrical feed from the service equipment; affixing the box to the wall using the fasteners; inserting wood blocks between the box and the wall if required;
cutting the conduit to length with an EMT tube cutters and bending the conduit to shape with a tube bender; affixing the conduit to the wall with at least two of the conduit brackets; feeding the electrical feed through the conduit; installing the locknut in the box; feeding the electrical feed into the box and reconnecting the electrical feed to the service equipment; inserting the conduit into the locknut thereby fastening the conduit to the box; sealing the locknut with weather sealant and covering the top of the conduit with the weather head; closing the lid and ensuring that the lid closes properly; locking the latch lock, closing the hasp lock, attaching the padlock and closing the padlock;
and, ensuring that the service equipment is functioning.
It is yet a further object of the present invention to provide a method of selecting a retro-fit kit having conduit, conduit brackets, a weather head, a locknut, at least four fasteners, at least one wood block, and a box having knockouts, a lid, a latch lock, a hasp lock and a padlock, for use in an installation site having service equipment attached to a wall and an electrical feed, comprising the steps of selecting a box having inner dimensions all greater than the outer dimensions of said service equipment; selecting conduit and locknuts having inner diameters greater than the outer diameter of the aggregate of the electrical feeds; selecting conduit having enough length to shield the entire length of the electrical feed; selecting fasteners to mount the box to the wall; and selecting wood blocks to mount said box to said wall.
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4. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
The apparatus and method of the present invention will now be described with reference to the accompanying drawing figures, in which:
Figure 1 is a perspective view of the protective enclosure in the open hasp position, according to the invention.
Figure 2 is a view of the protective enclosure according to the invention.
Figure 3 is a right side view of the protective enclosure according to the invention.
Figure 4 is a bottom view of the protective enclosure according to the invention.
Figure 5 is a front view of a protective enclosure in the open position according to the invention.
Figure 6 is a side view of the conduit locknut according to the invention.
Figure 7 is a front view of a protective enclosure in the closed position with conduit installed according to the invention.
Figure 8 is a perspective view showing the protective enclosure in the open position installed about telephone equipment according to the invention.
It is an object of the present invention to provide a protective security enclosure apparatus which is particularly adapted to protect outdoor residential or commercial telephone equipment from tampering, including alarm equipment and operation. Further, the invention herein disclosed is a simple, cost effective and easily adapted security enclosure system that can be used in a variety of unique and unpredictable environments to protect telephone, cable, power, alarm and other service lines.
The apparatus comprises an enclosing box and lid dimensioned such that any telephone, security, cable or power equipment may be enclosed within. The apparatus more specifically comprises generally cubical box having a top wall, side walls, a mounting wall, and a lid attached by at least two hinges, a plurality of mounting holes disposed through said mounting wall, and at least one knockout in each of said top and side walls. A latch lock is disposed in the lid and an articulated hasp lock is attached to the lid and a lock hoop is attached to the top wall, and the hasp lock adapted to cover the latch lock when it is closed. A padlock having a short neck is inserted through the lock hoop thereby retaining the hasp in said closed position. At least four fasteners are inserted through the mounting holes thereby retaining the box to an installation site wall. At least one piece of conduit is attached to the box with a locknut and the conduit is attached to the wall by at least two brackets.
Advantageously the present invention may be installed flush against a building via the use of wooden blocks disposed between the building and the security enclosure, which may be coated with weather resistant paint and sealed with silicone.
The security enclosure may include a plurality of mounting holes disposed through a mounting flange adapted to receive fasteners by which the enclosure may be mounted to the building.
Another object of the present invention is to provide a retro-fit kit for a wall mounted telephone, security or cable system in a residential or commercial building comprising a plurality of components selected from the group of: a box; a latch lock; a hasp lock; a padlock; at least one piece of conduit; at least one locknut; at least two brackets; at least four fasteners; at least one weather head; silicon sealant; and at least one wood block;
Another object of the present invention is to provide a protective security enclosure retro-fit kit to protect service equipment such as security, telephone, or cable equipment mounted externally on a private or commercial building having from unwanted intrusion, damage or interference including: a plurality of boxes of varying dimensions; a plurality of conduits of varying dimensions;
a plurality of locknuts of varying dimensions; and a plurality of fastener types.
The retro-fit kit may include boxes of dimensions such as: l5cm(6") in width by l5cm( 6") in length by lOcm(4") in depth; 25cm(10") in width by 25cm(10") in length by lOcm(4") in depth;
30.Scm(12") in width by 30.Scm(12") in length by lOcm(4") in depth;
30.Scm(12") in width by 30.Scm(12") in length by l5cm(6") in depth and conduit l3mm(1/2"), l9mm (3/4")in, and 25mm (1") diameter locknuts of l3mm (1/2"), l9mm (3/4"), and 25mm (1") inner diameter, and fasteners which are 1.5" to 2.5" standard wood screws.
It is yet a further object of the present invention to provide a method of installing a protective enclosure including conduit, conduit brackets, a weather head, a locknut, at least four fasteners, at least one wood block, and a box having knockouts, a lid, a latch lock, a hasp lock and a padlock, in an installation site having service equipment attached to a wall and an electrical feed, comprising the steps o~ inspecting the installation site, including observing the dimensions of said service equipment, the length, quantity and direction of said electrical feed, and the positioning of the service equipment; planning the installation of the protective enclosure, including planning how the how said conduit will be routed and installed, selecting a box, conduit, and locknut of appropriate dimensions for the specific site, and removing at least one of said knockouts from the box; notifying the service providers of the electrical feed that the electrical feed will be disconnected;
disconnecting the electrical feed from the service equipment; affixing the box to the wall using the fasteners; inserting wood blocks between the box and the wall if required;
cutting the conduit to length with an EMT tube cutters and bending the conduit to shape with a tube bender; affixing the conduit to the wall with at least two of the conduit brackets; feeding the electrical feed through the conduit; installing the locknut in the box; feeding the electrical feed into the box and reconnecting the electrical feed to the service equipment; inserting the conduit into the locknut thereby fastening the conduit to the box; sealing the locknut with weather sealant and covering the top of the conduit with the weather head; closing the lid and ensuring that the lid closes properly; locking the latch lock, closing the hasp lock, attaching the padlock and closing the padlock;
and, ensuring that the service equipment is functioning.
It is yet a further object of the present invention to provide a method of selecting a retro-fit kit having conduit, conduit brackets, a weather head, a locknut, at least four fasteners, at least one wood block, and a box having knockouts, a lid, a latch lock, a hasp lock and a padlock, for use in an installation site having service equipment attached to a wall and an electrical feed, comprising the steps of selecting a box having inner dimensions all greater than the outer dimensions of said service equipment; selecting conduit and locknuts having inner diameters greater than the outer diameter of the aggregate of the electrical feeds; selecting conduit having enough length to shield the entire length of the electrical feed; selecting fasteners to mount the box to the wall; and selecting wood blocks to mount said box to said wall.
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4. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
The apparatus and method of the present invention will now be described with reference to the accompanying drawing figures, in which:
Figure 1 is a perspective view of the protective enclosure in the open hasp position, according to the invention.
Figure 2 is a view of the protective enclosure according to the invention.
Figure 3 is a right side view of the protective enclosure according to the invention.
Figure 4 is a bottom view of the protective enclosure according to the invention.
Figure 5 is a front view of a protective enclosure in the open position according to the invention.
Figure 6 is a side view of the conduit locknut according to the invention.
Figure 7 is a front view of a protective enclosure in the closed position with conduit installed according to the invention.
Figure 8 is a perspective view showing the protective enclosure in the open position installed about telephone equipment according to the invention.
5. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT
Referring to Figure 1, a perspective view of the preferred embodiment of the protective security enclosure 10 is shown. The protective security enclosure 10 includes a box 12 which is generally cube or box shaped and comprised of four side planar panels, one front planar panel and a flange. The side panels, specifically a top panel 14, a bottom panel 16, a left panel 20, and a right panel 22, the front panel, specifically a lid 24, and a rear flange (not shown), specifically a mounting flange 18 (not shown), form the box 12. The top panel 14 and bottom panel 16 both have a front edge, a rear edge, a left edge and a right edge. The left panel 20 and right panel 22 both have a front edge, a rear edge, a top edge and a bottom edge. The left and right edges of the top panel 14 and bottom panel 16 are contiguous with the top and bottom edges of the left panel 20 and right panel 22.
Together the side panels, specifically, the top panel 14, bottom panel 16, left panel 20, and right panel 22 form a square cylinder.
A plurality of knockouts, generally referred to by 80, are disposed in the top panel 14, bottom panel 16, left panel 20 and right panel 22. The knockouts 80 are preferably pre-punched and semi-detached circles, which are removed when directly struck with a hammer or other such tool.
The lid 24, which is generally a quadrilateral panel, preferably a square, is comprised of a planar panel having four flanges contiguous with the edges of the planar panel. The four flanges of the lid 24 are specifically a top flange 26, a bottom flange 28, a left flange 30, and a right flange 32.
The top flange 26, bottom flange 28, left flange 30 and right flange 32 are disposed at substantially 90 degrees relative to the lid 24 and are contiguous with each other. When the lid 24 is closed, the top flange 26, bottom flange 28, left flange 30 and right flange 32 (flanges not shown here) advantageously overlap the top panel 14, bottom panel 16, left panel 20 and right panel 22 of the box 12 by at least 1.25cm (0.5"). The lid 24 is attached to the box 12 by at least two hinges 36 to the bottom panel 16 of box 12. The hinges 36 are welded by spot welds 37 to the bottom flange 28 of the lid 24 and to the top edge of the bottom panel 16 of the box 12.
The box 12 is preferably fabricated from commercially available thick plate steel and painted with any commercially available weather resistant paint. In the preferred embodiment, the top panel 14, bottom panel 16 and mounting flange 18 are formed from a continuous plate of metal divided into three sections with a substantially 90 degree bend at the intersection of each section, such that the plate forms a U-shape. The left and right panels 20, 22 are attached to the side openings of the U-shape. In the preferred embodiment, the left and right panels 20, 22 are welded to the top panel 14, bottom panel 16 and mounting flange 18, thus providing a robust enclosure.
In one variation, the left and right panels 20, 22 are riveted to the top panel 14, bottom panel 16 and mounting flange 18. In another variation, the box 12 is formed from top, bottom, left and right panels that are welded together. In another variation, the box 12, lid 24 and hinges 36 may be fabricated from a commercially available high strength composite plastic.
The box 12 may be, for example, a commercially available box manufactured by Hoffmann Enclosures Inc. The Hoffmann boxes 12 are provided in a number of sizes, including:
l5cm(6") in width by l5cm( 6") in length by lOcm(4") in depth.
25em(10") in width by 25cm(10") in length by lOcm(4") in depth.
30.5cm(12") in width by 30.5cm(12") in length by lOcm(4") in depth.
30.5cm(12") in width by 30.5cm(12") in length by l5cm(6") in depth.
An articulated hasp lock 40, shown here in the open position, is mounted to the lid 24 by a fastened segment 42 with a plurality of segmented hasp fasteners 112. The hasp fasteners 112 are preferably 0.5" stainless steel bolts and nuts, but may also be rivets or any other commercially available nuts and bolts. The fastened segment 42 is positioned, equidistant, between the left flange 30 and the right flange 32, and positioned by one eighth the width of the lid 24 from the top flange 26. The fastened segment 42 is attached by a first latch hinge 44 to a first latch segment 46. The first latch segment 46 is attached by a second latch hinge 48 to a second latch segment 50. The second latch segment 50 is attached by a third latch hinge 52 to slotted latch segment 54. A
generally rectangular slot 56 is advantageously cut into the center of the slotted latch segment 54. A
lock hoop 58 is mounted to the top panel 14 by a plurality of lock hoop fasteners 114 and is comprised of a hoop bracket 60 and hoops 62. The lock hoop fasteners 114 are 0.5" stainless steel bolts and nuts, but may also be rivets any other commercially available nuts and bolts. The length of the various latch segments and hinges are such that the hasp lock 40 will fold over the lock hoop 58 such that the slot 56 in the slotted latch segment 54 will fit over hoops 62.
The articulated hasp lock 40 is preferably fabricated from stainless steel to prevent corrosion.
The hasp lock 40 may be any commercially available hasp lock such as a Taymor Ltd. hasp lock.
A latch lock 70 is positioned equidistantly between the left flange 30 and the right flange 32, and positioned by one sixteenth the width of the lid 24 from the top flange 26. The latch lock 70 is integral to the box 12.
Referring now to Figure 2, a top view of the protective security enclosure 10 is shown. The hoop bracket 60 is shown mounted in the center of the top panel 14 by a plurality of lock hoop fasteners 114. A plurality of top knockouts 82 are positioned along a common center line that is positioned equidistantly between the front and rear edges of the top panel 14, and are spaced evenly between the left and right edges of the top panel 14, on either side of hoop bracket 60.
Referring now to Figure 3, a right side view of the protective security enclosure 10 is shown.
A plurality of side knockouts 84 are positioned along a common center line that is positioned equidistantly between the front and rear edges of the right panel 22 and are spaced evenly between the top and bottom edges of the right panel 22. There is a circular hole 64 in both hoops 62 of lock hoop 58.
Refernng now to Figure 4, a bottom view of the protective security enclosure 10 is shown.
A plurality of bottom knockouts 86 are positioned along a common center line that is positioned equidistantly between the front and rear edges of the bottom panel 16 and are spaced evenly between the left and right edges of the bottom panel 16. The two hinges 36 are attached to the front edge of the bottom panel 16 and to the bottom flange 28 by spot welds 37.
Referring now to Figure 5, a front view of a protective enclosure 10 in the open position is shown. A front flange 90 extends at substantially 90 degrees from the forward edge of the top panel 14, bottom panel 16, left panel 20, and right panel 22 towards the interior of the box 12. The front flange 90 serves the dual purpose of waterproofing the enclosure 10 and improving the security of the enclosure 10 by making it more difficult to open the enclosure 10 with a crowbar or other such prying device.
In a variation, the front flange 90 may be formed from a single annular piece of steel that is welded to the front edges of the top panel 14, bottom panel 16, left panel 20, and right panel 22.
The mounting flange 18 extends at substantially 90 degrees from the rear edges of the top panel 14, bottom panel 16, left panel 20 and right panel 22 towards the interior of the box 12. In the preferred embodiment the mounting flange 18 extends by 1.25cm (0.5") towards the interior of the box 12. A plurality of circular mounting holes 106 are disposed in the mounting flange 18. In the preferred embodiment, four mounting holes 106 are drilled through the mounting flange 18, and specifically, two holes are drilled through the top portion of the flange 18, and two holes are drilled through the bottom portion of the flange 18.
Referring still to Figure 5, lock hoop nuts 113 are attached to threads of the lock hoop fasteners 112. The hasp nuts 115 are attached to the threads of the hasp fasteners 114.
The underside of the latch lock 70 which is comprised of a circular portion 72 and a tab portion 74 is shown. The lid 24 is locked by rotating the latch lock 70 with a latch lock key (not shown) so that the tab portion 74 is positioned beneath front flange 90.
Refernng now to Figure 6, a conduit locknut 140 is shown. The locknut 140 is comprised of a threaded portion 141, a nut 143, a set screw 145, and a retaining portion 147. After a knockout 80 (not shown) has been removed, the threaded portion 141 is inserted into the box 12. The nut 143 is removably attached to the threaded portion 141. The bottom end of the conduit 130 is inserted into the retaining portion 147 so that the bottom end of the conduit 130 abuts the bottom of the retaining portion 147. The set screw 145 is then tightened thereby retaining the conduit 130 in the retaining portion 147.
Refernng now to Figure 7, a front view of an assembled and installed protective enclosure in the closed position is shown. The hasp lock 40 is shown in the closed position, with the slotted segment 54 positioned over the lock hoop 58, and completely covering the latch lock 70.
The top conduit 132, bottom conduit 134, left conduit 136, and right conduit 138 are attached to the box 12 with the top locknut 142, bottom locknut 144, left locknut 146 and right locknut 148.
The conduit, generally referred to by 130, is preferably Electrical Metallic Tubing ("EMT") conduit manufactured by, for example, Allied Tube and Conduit Inc. The conduit 130 may also be commercially available rigid conduit. The conduit 130 is preferably l3mm (1/2") in diameter, but may also be l9mm (3/4") or 25mm ( 1 "), according to the requirements of the installation site discussed below. The conduit 130 is affixed to the installation wall by conduit brackets 180 which are preferably any commercially available conduit bracket.
Referring still to Figure 7, a padlock (not shown) is inserted through the lock hoops 62. The padlock (not shown here) is preferably a commercially available short-neck lock such as is available from Iberville Inc. The short-neck lock is particularly advantageous because it cannot be cut by a bolt cutter or other such handle held cutting tool.
Referring now to Figure 8, a perspective view showing the protective enclosure 10 in the open position installed about the service equipment 160 is provided.
Installers will face different installation sites presenting different installation challenges, therefore a retro-fit kit is provided. The retro-fit kit is formed by a plurality of box 12 sizes, conduit 130 lengths and diameters, locknut 140 diameters, fastener 200 types and wood block 120 shapes and sizes.
The boxes 12 are advantageously dimensioned to completely enclose a wide variety of telephone, security, or cable equipment, generally referred to by 160, typically found at residences or commercial sites. In the preferred embodiment, the boxes 12 having the following dimensions are included in the retro-fit kit:
l5cm(6") in width by l5cm( 6") in length by lOcm(4") in depth.
25cm(10") in width by 25cm(10") in length by lOcm(4") in depth.
30.Scm(12") in width by 30.Scm(12") in length by lOcm(4") in depth.
30.Scm(12") in width by 30.Scm(12") in length by l5cm(6") in depth.
A wide variety of diameters and lengths conduit 130 are provided to accommodate varying installation sites. The conduit 130 is provided in lengths of up to 3m (lOft), with the following diameters: l3mm (1/2"), l9mm (3/4"), 25mm (1"). The appropriate conduit 130 is selected by the installer to fit in any installation site. When necessary, the conduit 130 is trimmed to length by a commercially available tube cutter and is bent by a commercially available EMT
tube bender.
When installed, the conduit is supported by at least two conduit brackets 180.
A weather head 190 is attached to the top of the installed top conduit 132 to prevent water from entering the top conduit 132. The weather head 190 is comprised of a straight portion 191, an inclined portion 192 and set screws (not shown). The weather head 190 is attached to the top conduit 132 by first sliding the straight portion 191 over the top conduit 132 until the top end of the top conduit 132 abuts the top of the weather head 190. The set screws 193 are then tightened, thereby retaining the weather head 190 to the top conduit 132. The inclined portion 192 prevents water from entering the top of the top conduit 132. The weather head 190 may be any commercially available weather head such as is available from Iberville Inc.
Locknuts 140 with varying inner diameter are included in the retro-fit kit, including: l3mm (1/2"), l9mm (3/4") and 25mm (1").
Fasteners 200 of varying lengths, diameter and thread type, are included in the preferred embodiment of the retro-fit kit, including: 1.5" to 2.5" standard wood screws.
A pilot hole may be drilled in mortar or brick if necessary. Concrete anchors should not be used as they have a tendency to loosen over time due to water erosion.
Wood blocks (not shown) of varying sizes and dimensions are included in the kit to accommodate differing wall constructions. Wood blocks (not shown) of a range of dimensions are included in the retro-fit kit.
Continuing to refer to Figure 8, the preferred method of installing the protective enclosure 10 is now described:
First the installer inspects the installation site. During this inspection the installer determines which retro-fit kit components are required based on the dimensions of the existing service equipment 160, the length, quantity and direction of the wires in the electrical feed 162, and the positioning of the service equipment 160.
Consideration is made of how the feed 162 is oriented. For instance, an underground feed will require different pieces than an overhead feed.
2. Next, the installer plans the installation. The installer plans the conduit routing based on where the feed 162 goes and the direction it enters the service equipment 160. The installer additionally plans how the conduit will be installed; in some cases it is necessary to mount the box 12 first, in other situations it is necessary to mount the conduit 130 first. The installer also selects the appropriate box 12, conduit 130, locknut 140 and the appropriate fastening hardware 200 according to the retro-fit kit selection method detailed below, and removes the appropriate knockouts 80 from the box 12.
3. Next, the installer notifies the service providers (for example the security company) that their lines will be disconnected.
4. Next, the installer disconnects the feed 162 from the existing service equipment 160.
5. Next, the installer affixes the box 12 to the wall 166 with four fasteners 202 and if necessary, wood blocks 120 are inserted between the box 12 and the wall 166 so that a pry bar may not be inserted between the box 12 and the wall 166. If the box 12 is installed on a brick or mortar wall, holes may be pre-drilled to aid the insertion of the fasteners 202. The trueness of the box 12 is ensured with a level.
Referring to Figure 1, a perspective view of the preferred embodiment of the protective security enclosure 10 is shown. The protective security enclosure 10 includes a box 12 which is generally cube or box shaped and comprised of four side planar panels, one front planar panel and a flange. The side panels, specifically a top panel 14, a bottom panel 16, a left panel 20, and a right panel 22, the front panel, specifically a lid 24, and a rear flange (not shown), specifically a mounting flange 18 (not shown), form the box 12. The top panel 14 and bottom panel 16 both have a front edge, a rear edge, a left edge and a right edge. The left panel 20 and right panel 22 both have a front edge, a rear edge, a top edge and a bottom edge. The left and right edges of the top panel 14 and bottom panel 16 are contiguous with the top and bottom edges of the left panel 20 and right panel 22.
Together the side panels, specifically, the top panel 14, bottom panel 16, left panel 20, and right panel 22 form a square cylinder.
A plurality of knockouts, generally referred to by 80, are disposed in the top panel 14, bottom panel 16, left panel 20 and right panel 22. The knockouts 80 are preferably pre-punched and semi-detached circles, which are removed when directly struck with a hammer or other such tool.
The lid 24, which is generally a quadrilateral panel, preferably a square, is comprised of a planar panel having four flanges contiguous with the edges of the planar panel. The four flanges of the lid 24 are specifically a top flange 26, a bottom flange 28, a left flange 30, and a right flange 32.
The top flange 26, bottom flange 28, left flange 30 and right flange 32 are disposed at substantially 90 degrees relative to the lid 24 and are contiguous with each other. When the lid 24 is closed, the top flange 26, bottom flange 28, left flange 30 and right flange 32 (flanges not shown here) advantageously overlap the top panel 14, bottom panel 16, left panel 20 and right panel 22 of the box 12 by at least 1.25cm (0.5"). The lid 24 is attached to the box 12 by at least two hinges 36 to the bottom panel 16 of box 12. The hinges 36 are welded by spot welds 37 to the bottom flange 28 of the lid 24 and to the top edge of the bottom panel 16 of the box 12.
The box 12 is preferably fabricated from commercially available thick plate steel and painted with any commercially available weather resistant paint. In the preferred embodiment, the top panel 14, bottom panel 16 and mounting flange 18 are formed from a continuous plate of metal divided into three sections with a substantially 90 degree bend at the intersection of each section, such that the plate forms a U-shape. The left and right panels 20, 22 are attached to the side openings of the U-shape. In the preferred embodiment, the left and right panels 20, 22 are welded to the top panel 14, bottom panel 16 and mounting flange 18, thus providing a robust enclosure.
In one variation, the left and right panels 20, 22 are riveted to the top panel 14, bottom panel 16 and mounting flange 18. In another variation, the box 12 is formed from top, bottom, left and right panels that are welded together. In another variation, the box 12, lid 24 and hinges 36 may be fabricated from a commercially available high strength composite plastic.
The box 12 may be, for example, a commercially available box manufactured by Hoffmann Enclosures Inc. The Hoffmann boxes 12 are provided in a number of sizes, including:
l5cm(6") in width by l5cm( 6") in length by lOcm(4") in depth.
25em(10") in width by 25cm(10") in length by lOcm(4") in depth.
30.5cm(12") in width by 30.5cm(12") in length by lOcm(4") in depth.
30.5cm(12") in width by 30.5cm(12") in length by l5cm(6") in depth.
An articulated hasp lock 40, shown here in the open position, is mounted to the lid 24 by a fastened segment 42 with a plurality of segmented hasp fasteners 112. The hasp fasteners 112 are preferably 0.5" stainless steel bolts and nuts, but may also be rivets or any other commercially available nuts and bolts. The fastened segment 42 is positioned, equidistant, between the left flange 30 and the right flange 32, and positioned by one eighth the width of the lid 24 from the top flange 26. The fastened segment 42 is attached by a first latch hinge 44 to a first latch segment 46. The first latch segment 46 is attached by a second latch hinge 48 to a second latch segment 50. The second latch segment 50 is attached by a third latch hinge 52 to slotted latch segment 54. A
generally rectangular slot 56 is advantageously cut into the center of the slotted latch segment 54. A
lock hoop 58 is mounted to the top panel 14 by a plurality of lock hoop fasteners 114 and is comprised of a hoop bracket 60 and hoops 62. The lock hoop fasteners 114 are 0.5" stainless steel bolts and nuts, but may also be rivets any other commercially available nuts and bolts. The length of the various latch segments and hinges are such that the hasp lock 40 will fold over the lock hoop 58 such that the slot 56 in the slotted latch segment 54 will fit over hoops 62.
The articulated hasp lock 40 is preferably fabricated from stainless steel to prevent corrosion.
The hasp lock 40 may be any commercially available hasp lock such as a Taymor Ltd. hasp lock.
A latch lock 70 is positioned equidistantly between the left flange 30 and the right flange 32, and positioned by one sixteenth the width of the lid 24 from the top flange 26. The latch lock 70 is integral to the box 12.
Referring now to Figure 2, a top view of the protective security enclosure 10 is shown. The hoop bracket 60 is shown mounted in the center of the top panel 14 by a plurality of lock hoop fasteners 114. A plurality of top knockouts 82 are positioned along a common center line that is positioned equidistantly between the front and rear edges of the top panel 14, and are spaced evenly between the left and right edges of the top panel 14, on either side of hoop bracket 60.
Referring now to Figure 3, a right side view of the protective security enclosure 10 is shown.
A plurality of side knockouts 84 are positioned along a common center line that is positioned equidistantly between the front and rear edges of the right panel 22 and are spaced evenly between the top and bottom edges of the right panel 22. There is a circular hole 64 in both hoops 62 of lock hoop 58.
Refernng now to Figure 4, a bottom view of the protective security enclosure 10 is shown.
A plurality of bottom knockouts 86 are positioned along a common center line that is positioned equidistantly between the front and rear edges of the bottom panel 16 and are spaced evenly between the left and right edges of the bottom panel 16. The two hinges 36 are attached to the front edge of the bottom panel 16 and to the bottom flange 28 by spot welds 37.
Referring now to Figure 5, a front view of a protective enclosure 10 in the open position is shown. A front flange 90 extends at substantially 90 degrees from the forward edge of the top panel 14, bottom panel 16, left panel 20, and right panel 22 towards the interior of the box 12. The front flange 90 serves the dual purpose of waterproofing the enclosure 10 and improving the security of the enclosure 10 by making it more difficult to open the enclosure 10 with a crowbar or other such prying device.
In a variation, the front flange 90 may be formed from a single annular piece of steel that is welded to the front edges of the top panel 14, bottom panel 16, left panel 20, and right panel 22.
The mounting flange 18 extends at substantially 90 degrees from the rear edges of the top panel 14, bottom panel 16, left panel 20 and right panel 22 towards the interior of the box 12. In the preferred embodiment the mounting flange 18 extends by 1.25cm (0.5") towards the interior of the box 12. A plurality of circular mounting holes 106 are disposed in the mounting flange 18. In the preferred embodiment, four mounting holes 106 are drilled through the mounting flange 18, and specifically, two holes are drilled through the top portion of the flange 18, and two holes are drilled through the bottom portion of the flange 18.
Referring still to Figure 5, lock hoop nuts 113 are attached to threads of the lock hoop fasteners 112. The hasp nuts 115 are attached to the threads of the hasp fasteners 114.
The underside of the latch lock 70 which is comprised of a circular portion 72 and a tab portion 74 is shown. The lid 24 is locked by rotating the latch lock 70 with a latch lock key (not shown) so that the tab portion 74 is positioned beneath front flange 90.
Refernng now to Figure 6, a conduit locknut 140 is shown. The locknut 140 is comprised of a threaded portion 141, a nut 143, a set screw 145, and a retaining portion 147. After a knockout 80 (not shown) has been removed, the threaded portion 141 is inserted into the box 12. The nut 143 is removably attached to the threaded portion 141. The bottom end of the conduit 130 is inserted into the retaining portion 147 so that the bottom end of the conduit 130 abuts the bottom of the retaining portion 147. The set screw 145 is then tightened thereby retaining the conduit 130 in the retaining portion 147.
Refernng now to Figure 7, a front view of an assembled and installed protective enclosure in the closed position is shown. The hasp lock 40 is shown in the closed position, with the slotted segment 54 positioned over the lock hoop 58, and completely covering the latch lock 70.
The top conduit 132, bottom conduit 134, left conduit 136, and right conduit 138 are attached to the box 12 with the top locknut 142, bottom locknut 144, left locknut 146 and right locknut 148.
The conduit, generally referred to by 130, is preferably Electrical Metallic Tubing ("EMT") conduit manufactured by, for example, Allied Tube and Conduit Inc. The conduit 130 may also be commercially available rigid conduit. The conduit 130 is preferably l3mm (1/2") in diameter, but may also be l9mm (3/4") or 25mm ( 1 "), according to the requirements of the installation site discussed below. The conduit 130 is affixed to the installation wall by conduit brackets 180 which are preferably any commercially available conduit bracket.
Referring still to Figure 7, a padlock (not shown) is inserted through the lock hoops 62. The padlock (not shown here) is preferably a commercially available short-neck lock such as is available from Iberville Inc. The short-neck lock is particularly advantageous because it cannot be cut by a bolt cutter or other such handle held cutting tool.
Referring now to Figure 8, a perspective view showing the protective enclosure 10 in the open position installed about the service equipment 160 is provided.
Installers will face different installation sites presenting different installation challenges, therefore a retro-fit kit is provided. The retro-fit kit is formed by a plurality of box 12 sizes, conduit 130 lengths and diameters, locknut 140 diameters, fastener 200 types and wood block 120 shapes and sizes.
The boxes 12 are advantageously dimensioned to completely enclose a wide variety of telephone, security, or cable equipment, generally referred to by 160, typically found at residences or commercial sites. In the preferred embodiment, the boxes 12 having the following dimensions are included in the retro-fit kit:
l5cm(6") in width by l5cm( 6") in length by lOcm(4") in depth.
25cm(10") in width by 25cm(10") in length by lOcm(4") in depth.
30.Scm(12") in width by 30.Scm(12") in length by lOcm(4") in depth.
30.Scm(12") in width by 30.Scm(12") in length by l5cm(6") in depth.
A wide variety of diameters and lengths conduit 130 are provided to accommodate varying installation sites. The conduit 130 is provided in lengths of up to 3m (lOft), with the following diameters: l3mm (1/2"), l9mm (3/4"), 25mm (1"). The appropriate conduit 130 is selected by the installer to fit in any installation site. When necessary, the conduit 130 is trimmed to length by a commercially available tube cutter and is bent by a commercially available EMT
tube bender.
When installed, the conduit is supported by at least two conduit brackets 180.
A weather head 190 is attached to the top of the installed top conduit 132 to prevent water from entering the top conduit 132. The weather head 190 is comprised of a straight portion 191, an inclined portion 192 and set screws (not shown). The weather head 190 is attached to the top conduit 132 by first sliding the straight portion 191 over the top conduit 132 until the top end of the top conduit 132 abuts the top of the weather head 190. The set screws 193 are then tightened, thereby retaining the weather head 190 to the top conduit 132. The inclined portion 192 prevents water from entering the top of the top conduit 132. The weather head 190 may be any commercially available weather head such as is available from Iberville Inc.
Locknuts 140 with varying inner diameter are included in the retro-fit kit, including: l3mm (1/2"), l9mm (3/4") and 25mm (1").
Fasteners 200 of varying lengths, diameter and thread type, are included in the preferred embodiment of the retro-fit kit, including: 1.5" to 2.5" standard wood screws.
A pilot hole may be drilled in mortar or brick if necessary. Concrete anchors should not be used as they have a tendency to loosen over time due to water erosion.
Wood blocks (not shown) of varying sizes and dimensions are included in the kit to accommodate differing wall constructions. Wood blocks (not shown) of a range of dimensions are included in the retro-fit kit.
Continuing to refer to Figure 8, the preferred method of installing the protective enclosure 10 is now described:
First the installer inspects the installation site. During this inspection the installer determines which retro-fit kit components are required based on the dimensions of the existing service equipment 160, the length, quantity and direction of the wires in the electrical feed 162, and the positioning of the service equipment 160.
Consideration is made of how the feed 162 is oriented. For instance, an underground feed will require different pieces than an overhead feed.
2. Next, the installer plans the installation. The installer plans the conduit routing based on where the feed 162 goes and the direction it enters the service equipment 160. The installer additionally plans how the conduit will be installed; in some cases it is necessary to mount the box 12 first, in other situations it is necessary to mount the conduit 130 first. The installer also selects the appropriate box 12, conduit 130, locknut 140 and the appropriate fastening hardware 200 according to the retro-fit kit selection method detailed below, and removes the appropriate knockouts 80 from the box 12.
3. Next, the installer notifies the service providers (for example the security company) that their lines will be disconnected.
4. Next, the installer disconnects the feed 162 from the existing service equipment 160.
5. Next, the installer affixes the box 12 to the wall 166 with four fasteners 202 and if necessary, wood blocks 120 are inserted between the box 12 and the wall 166 so that a pry bar may not be inserted between the box 12 and the wall 166. If the box 12 is installed on a brick or mortar wall, holes may be pre-drilled to aid the insertion of the fasteners 202. The trueness of the box 12 is ensured with a level.
6. Next, the installer cuts the conduit 130 to length with the EMT tube cutters and bends the conduit 130 to shape with the tube bender.
7. Next, the installer installs the locknut 140 in the box 12.
8. Next, the installer affixes the conduit 130 to the wall 166 with conduit brackets 182 and covers the top of the conduit 130 with a weather head 190. The installer then inserts the conduit 130 into the connector 140, thereby fastening the conduit 130 to the box 12.
At least two straps 182 must affix the conduit 130 to the wall 166.
At least two straps 182 must affix the conduit 130 to the wall 166.
9. Next, the installer feeds the electrical feed 162 through the conduit 130 and into the box 12.
10. Next, the installer reconnects the wiring to the service equipment 160.
11. Next, the installer seals the upper edge of the box 12 with a commercially available weather sealant such as silicon.
12. Next, the installer closes the lid 24, and ensures that it closes properly; some adjustment to the fasteners 202 may be necessary, as the box 12 may have warped slightly during installation.
13. Next, the installer locks the latch lock 70 with the latch lock key 78, closes the hasp lock 40, attaches the padlock 150 through the hole 64 in the hoops 62 and closes the padlock 150.
14. As a final step, the installer ensures the services are functioning.
Now as applied the method of kit selection is as follows. After the first step of inspecting the installation site, the installer will know the dimensions of the existing service equipment 160, the construction of the wall 166 and the arrangement and quantity of wires in the electrical feed 162.
With this knowledge the installer selects a box size with inner dimensions all greater than the outer dimensions of the service equipment 160. The installer also selects a conduit 130 and a locknut 140 with inner diameter greater than the outer diameter of the aggregate of the electrical feed 162, and a conduit 130 long enough to shield the entire length of the existing electrical feed 162. The installer also selects the fastening hardware 200 that can be used to mount the box 12 to the wall 166.
Now as applied the method of access to the protective enclosure is as follows.
A user inserts a padlock key 152 into padlock (not shown). The user then removes the lock (not shown) from the hoops 62, and removes the hasp lock 40. The user then unlocks latch lock 70 with latch lock key 78.
The user can then open lid 24 and thereby access the telephone equipment 160.
The apparatus 10 in combination with the above methods establish a cost effective, weatherproof, and adaptable security enclosure system that is visually deterring and physically robust. The combination of the various aspects of the apparatus 10, namely, the hasp lock 40, the latch lock 70, the short-neck padlock (not shown), the flanged lid 24, the long fasteners 200, the armoured EMT conduit 130 and the brackets 180 form a physically robust enclosure system.
The hasp lock 40 with the padlock (not shown), and latch lock 70 together form a dual locking mechanism that is extremely difficult to break into. When closed, the hasp lock 40 completely covers the latch lock 70, and the hasp lock fasteners 112, and fits snugly against the lid 24 and top panel 14. The snug fit prevents a pry bar or other such tool from being used to pry the hasp lock 40 from the lid 24. The flange construction of the lid 24 is impervious to similar pry bar attacks. The long fasteners 200 similarly ensures that the box 12 cannot be pried from the wall 166.
The armoured conduit 130 ensure that the feed 162 cannot be cut. A potential attacker is therefore forced to attack the padlock (not shown)to gain entry to the service equipment 160. However, the short-neck padlock (not shown) cannot be cut with a bolt cutter. The only option left to an attacker is to attempt to hack-saw through the padlock (not shown), or attempt to the feed 162 in another manner (for example by climbing a ladder when the feed 162 comes from overhead). Further, all of the components used in the apparatus 10 are relatively inexpensive.
The apparatus 10 is therefore achieves visual deterrence and physical robustness, in an affordable, adaptable and simple manner.
As will be apparent to those skilled in the art in the light of the foregoing disclosure, many alterations and modifications are possible in the practice of this invention without departing from the spirit or scope thereof. Accordingly, the scope of the invention is to be construed in accordance with the substance defined by the following claims.
Now as applied the method of kit selection is as follows. After the first step of inspecting the installation site, the installer will know the dimensions of the existing service equipment 160, the construction of the wall 166 and the arrangement and quantity of wires in the electrical feed 162.
With this knowledge the installer selects a box size with inner dimensions all greater than the outer dimensions of the service equipment 160. The installer also selects a conduit 130 and a locknut 140 with inner diameter greater than the outer diameter of the aggregate of the electrical feed 162, and a conduit 130 long enough to shield the entire length of the existing electrical feed 162. The installer also selects the fastening hardware 200 that can be used to mount the box 12 to the wall 166.
Now as applied the method of access to the protective enclosure is as follows.
A user inserts a padlock key 152 into padlock (not shown). The user then removes the lock (not shown) from the hoops 62, and removes the hasp lock 40. The user then unlocks latch lock 70 with latch lock key 78.
The user can then open lid 24 and thereby access the telephone equipment 160.
The apparatus 10 in combination with the above methods establish a cost effective, weatherproof, and adaptable security enclosure system that is visually deterring and physically robust. The combination of the various aspects of the apparatus 10, namely, the hasp lock 40, the latch lock 70, the short-neck padlock (not shown), the flanged lid 24, the long fasteners 200, the armoured EMT conduit 130 and the brackets 180 form a physically robust enclosure system.
The hasp lock 40 with the padlock (not shown), and latch lock 70 together form a dual locking mechanism that is extremely difficult to break into. When closed, the hasp lock 40 completely covers the latch lock 70, and the hasp lock fasteners 112, and fits snugly against the lid 24 and top panel 14. The snug fit prevents a pry bar or other such tool from being used to pry the hasp lock 40 from the lid 24. The flange construction of the lid 24 is impervious to similar pry bar attacks. The long fasteners 200 similarly ensures that the box 12 cannot be pried from the wall 166.
The armoured conduit 130 ensure that the feed 162 cannot be cut. A potential attacker is therefore forced to attack the padlock (not shown)to gain entry to the service equipment 160. However, the short-neck padlock (not shown) cannot be cut with a bolt cutter. The only option left to an attacker is to attempt to hack-saw through the padlock (not shown), or attempt to the feed 162 in another manner (for example by climbing a ladder when the feed 162 comes from overhead). Further, all of the components used in the apparatus 10 are relatively inexpensive.
The apparatus 10 is therefore achieves visual deterrence and physical robustness, in an affordable, adaptable and simple manner.
As will be apparent to those skilled in the art in the light of the foregoing disclosure, many alterations and modifications are possible in the practice of this invention without departing from the spirit or scope thereof. Accordingly, the scope of the invention is to be construed in accordance with the substance defined by the following claims.
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1. A security enclosure for residential or commercial telephone, cable, service or security equipment on the exterior of a building, the security enclosure comprising:
a. a box having four side panels, a mounting flange extending inwardly at substantially 90 degrees from a rear edge of said side panels, said mounting flange comprising a plurality of mounting holes dimensioned for receiving fasteners by which said enclosure may be mounted to the exterior of the building, and a lid, said lid being adapted to be selectively positioned in an open or a closed position, each said side panel comprising a front flange projecting inwardly at substantially 90 degrees from a front edge of said each side panel so as to form a lip;
b. a latch lock disposed in said lid and adapted to lock said lid in said closed position; and c. a hasp lock for covering said latch lock and dimensioned to fit over a lock hoop, said lock hoop comprising a plurality of hoops for receiving a padlock.
a. a box having four side panels, a mounting flange extending inwardly at substantially 90 degrees from a rear edge of said side panels, said mounting flange comprising a plurality of mounting holes dimensioned for receiving fasteners by which said enclosure may be mounted to the exterior of the building, and a lid, said lid being adapted to be selectively positioned in an open or a closed position, each said side panel comprising a front flange projecting inwardly at substantially 90 degrees from a front edge of said each side panel so as to form a lip;
b. a latch lock disposed in said lid and adapted to lock said lid in said closed position; and c. a hasp lock for covering said latch lock and dimensioned to fit over a lock hoop, said lock hoop comprising a plurality of hoops for receiving a padlock.
2. A security enclosure according to Claim 1 wherein said lid is attached to a bottom side panel of said four side panels by at least two hinges.
3. A security enclosure according to Claim 1 wherein said enclosure is coated with weather resistant paint.
4. A security enclosure according to Claim 1 further comprising at least one piece of conduit attachable to said box with a locknut, said conduit being attachable to the building by at least two brackets.
5. A retro-fit kit for a wall mounted telephone, security, service or cable system in a residential or commercial building, the kit comprising:
a. a security enclosure as claimed in claim 1;
b. a padlock for locking said hasp lock to said lock hoop;
c. at least one conduit locknut having a threaded portion for installing said at least one conduit locknut in said box of said security enclosure;
d. at least one piece of conduit dimensioned to be retainable by said conduit locknut;
e. at least two brackets for affixing said at least one piece of conduit to the exterior of the building;
f. at least four fasteners for mounting said box to the exterior of the building;
g. at least one weather head for covering said at least one piece of conduit when retained by said conduit locknut;
h. silicon sealant for sealing at least the upper edge of said box; and i. at least one wood block for impeding use of a pry bar when said security enclosure is installed at the exterior of the building.
a. a security enclosure as claimed in claim 1;
b. a padlock for locking said hasp lock to said lock hoop;
c. at least one conduit locknut having a threaded portion for installing said at least one conduit locknut in said box of said security enclosure;
d. at least one piece of conduit dimensioned to be retainable by said conduit locknut;
e. at least two brackets for affixing said at least one piece of conduit to the exterior of the building;
f. at least four fasteners for mounting said box to the exterior of the building;
g. at least one weather head for covering said at least one piece of conduit when retained by said conduit locknut;
h. silicon sealant for sealing at least the upper edge of said box; and i. at least one wood block for impeding use of a pry bar when said security enclosure is installed at the exterior of the building.
6. A retro-fit kit according to Claim 5 wherein said padlock is a short-necked padlock.
7. A protective security enclosure retro-fit kit to protect service equipment, such as security, telephone or cable equipment, mounted externally on a private or commercial building from unwanted intrusion, damage or interference, said retro-fit kit comprising:
a. a plurality of security enclosures of varying dimensions, each said security enclosure being as claimed in claim 1;
b. a plurality of conduit locknuts of varying dimensions, each said conduit locknut having a threaded portion for installing said conduit locknut in said-box of said each security enclosure;
c. a plurality of conduits of varying dimensions, each said conduit being dimensioned to be retainable by a corresponding one of said plurality of conduit locknuts; and d. a plurality of fasteners of varying types, each said fastener being dimensioned for mounting said box of said each security enclosure to the exterior of the building.
a. a plurality of security enclosures of varying dimensions, each said security enclosure being as claimed in claim 1;
b. a plurality of conduit locknuts of varying dimensions, each said conduit locknut having a threaded portion for installing said conduit locknut in said-box of said each security enclosure;
c. a plurality of conduits of varying dimensions, each said conduit being dimensioned to be retainable by a corresponding one of said plurality of conduit locknuts; and d. a plurality of fasteners of varying types, each said fastener being dimensioned for mounting said box of said each security enclosure to the exterior of the building.
8. A retro-fit kit according to Claim 7 wherein the size of said box of at least one of said plurality of security enclosures is 15cm (6") in width by 15cm (6") in length by 10cm (4") in depth.
9. A retro-fit kit according to Claim 7 wherein the size of said box of at least one of said plurality of security enclosures is 25cm (10") in width by 25cm (10") in length by 10cm (4") in depth.
10. A retro-fit kit according to Claim 7 wherein the size of said box of at least one of said plurality of security enclosures is 30.5cm (12") in width by 30.5cm (12") in length by 10cm (4") in depth.
11. A retro-fit kit according to Claim 7 wherein the size of said box of at least one of said plurality of security enclosures is 30.5cm (12") In width by 30.5cm (12") in length by 15cm (6") in depth.
12. A retro-fit kit according to Claim 7 wherein at least one of said plurality of conduits is 13mm (1/2") in diameter.
13. A retro-fit kit according to Claim 7 wherein at least one of said plurality of conduits is 19mm (3/4") in diameter.
14. A retro-fit kit according to Claim 7 wherein at least one of said plurality of conduits is 25mm (1") in diameter.
15. A retro-fit kit according to Claim 7 wherein at least one of said plurality of locknuts has a 13mm (1/2") inner diameter.
16. A retro-fit kit according to Claim 7 wherein at least one of said plurality of locknuts has a 19mm (3/4") inner diameter.
17. A retro-fit kit according to Claim 7 wherein at least one of said plurality of locknuts has a 25mm (1 ") inner diameter.
18. A retro-fit kit according to Claim 7 wherein said plurality of fasteners comprises a 1.5" to 2.5" standard wood screw.
19. A retro-fit kit as in Claim 7 further comprising silicon sealant for sealing at least the upper edge of said box.
20. A retro-fit kit as in Claim 7 further comprising a padlock for locking, said hasp lock to said lock hoop.
21. A security enclosure according to Claim 1 wherein said box of said enclosure is fabricated from heavy gage steel.
22. A security enclosure according to Claim 1 wherein said box of said enclosure is fabricated from a weatherproof material.
23. A security enclosure according to Claim 22 wherein said weatherproof material is one of heavy gage steel or plastic.
24. A security enclosure according to Claim 1 wherein said hasp lock is constructed from stainless steel.
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