CA2637998A1 - Anti-theft system for fluid-fuel powered apparatus - Google Patents
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Abstract
A fluid-fuel driven apparatus having an engine; a fluid fuel tank; a fluid-fuel conduit connecting the engine with the fuel tank and a remote-activated, wireless signal receiver valve adapted to receive an activating or deactivating wireless signal from a remote wireless signal transmitter, and connected to the fuel conduit to operably block or allow passage of fuel from the tank to the engine, when desired, as an anti-theft device particularly for vehicles, construction equipment and power boats.
Description
ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM FOR FLUID-FUEL POWERED APPARATUS
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
This invention relates to a system for preventing the theft of fluid-fuel powered apparatus, such as motor vehicles, construction equipment and powerboats.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
Anti-theft systems installed on apparatus, such as, for example, motor vehicles, construction equipment and powerboats that are powered by on a fluid-fuel, such as gasoline, diesel or hydrogen, invariably include mechanical or electronic locking systems operable with the doors or starting ignition systems of the apparatus. One locking system comprises a remote-located wireless signal transmitter that activates a co-operable receiver to lock or unlock the door(s) or start the ignition system of a vehicle. The remote transmitter may be, operable, manually or automatically activate the locks or ignition when within a certain distance from the receiver.
However, such anti-theft systems are not always effective in preventing the theft of vehicles, construction equipment and powerboats, and the like fitted with such systems.
Thus, there is a need for an alternative anti-theft system that makes it more difficult for the aforesaid apparatus to be stolen.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
It is an object of the present invention to provide apparatus having an improved anti-theft system.
It is a further object to provide said anti-theft system for use with said apparatus.
Accordingly, in one aspect, the invention provides a fluid-fuel driven apparatus comprising an engine;
a fluid-fuel tank; a fluid-fuel conduit connecting said engine with said tank;
and remote-activated, wireless signal receiver valve means adapted to receive an activating or deactivating wireless signal from a remote wireless signal transmitter, and connected to said fuel conduit to operably block or allow passage of fuel from said tank to said engine, when desired.
The apparatus includes motor vehicles, equipment, particularly construction and excavation equipment, power boats and the like, powered by fluid fuel such as, for example, gasoline, diesel, natural gases, such as methane, propane and butane, and hydrogen, in whole or in part, but is not so limited.
Most preferably, the valve is located within the fuel conduit.
In preferred embodiments the valve is a 90 action rotatable ball valve means, connected to rotatable drive shaft means and shaft rotating means engagable with said drive shaft means wherein said rotatable ball valve means is connected to said drive shaft means.
The shaft rotating means comprises means for operably effecting rotation of the drive shaft means selected from the group consisting of electric motor operated means and solenoid operated means.
The apparatus as hereinabove defined is preferably co-operable with an electric power source in communication with relay controlled microswitch means operably under the influence of the remote transmitter to effect activation of said valve means.
The electric power source is preferably a d.c. battery.
The apparatus as hereinabove defined is as far as is practicable, located within a secure housing, suitably affixed to the apparatus, and, most preferably, located to provide difficulty to a person desirous of tampering with the valve means.
In preferred embodiments the conduit comprises a reservoir portion between the engine and the valve means defining a reservoir adapted to hold a volume of fuel selected from 50m1 to 250ml fuel. This reservoir feature is provided to allow the apparatus, for example, an automobile or truck, if other anti-theft systems present in the apparatus are overcome, to move a short distance with only the fuel contained in the fuel conduit and
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
This invention relates to a system for preventing the theft of fluid-fuel powered apparatus, such as motor vehicles, construction equipment and powerboats.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
Anti-theft systems installed on apparatus, such as, for example, motor vehicles, construction equipment and powerboats that are powered by on a fluid-fuel, such as gasoline, diesel or hydrogen, invariably include mechanical or electronic locking systems operable with the doors or starting ignition systems of the apparatus. One locking system comprises a remote-located wireless signal transmitter that activates a co-operable receiver to lock or unlock the door(s) or start the ignition system of a vehicle. The remote transmitter may be, operable, manually or automatically activate the locks or ignition when within a certain distance from the receiver.
However, such anti-theft systems are not always effective in preventing the theft of vehicles, construction equipment and powerboats, and the like fitted with such systems.
Thus, there is a need for an alternative anti-theft system that makes it more difficult for the aforesaid apparatus to be stolen.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
It is an object of the present invention to provide apparatus having an improved anti-theft system.
It is a further object to provide said anti-theft system for use with said apparatus.
Accordingly, in one aspect, the invention provides a fluid-fuel driven apparatus comprising an engine;
a fluid-fuel tank; a fluid-fuel conduit connecting said engine with said tank;
and remote-activated, wireless signal receiver valve means adapted to receive an activating or deactivating wireless signal from a remote wireless signal transmitter, and connected to said fuel conduit to operably block or allow passage of fuel from said tank to said engine, when desired.
The apparatus includes motor vehicles, equipment, particularly construction and excavation equipment, power boats and the like, powered by fluid fuel such as, for example, gasoline, diesel, natural gases, such as methane, propane and butane, and hydrogen, in whole or in part, but is not so limited.
Most preferably, the valve is located within the fuel conduit.
In preferred embodiments the valve is a 90 action rotatable ball valve means, connected to rotatable drive shaft means and shaft rotating means engagable with said drive shaft means wherein said rotatable ball valve means is connected to said drive shaft means.
The shaft rotating means comprises means for operably effecting rotation of the drive shaft means selected from the group consisting of electric motor operated means and solenoid operated means.
The apparatus as hereinabove defined is preferably co-operable with an electric power source in communication with relay controlled microswitch means operably under the influence of the remote transmitter to effect activation of said valve means.
The electric power source is preferably a d.c. battery.
The apparatus as hereinabove defined is as far as is practicable, located within a secure housing, suitably affixed to the apparatus, and, most preferably, located to provide difficulty to a person desirous of tampering with the valve means.
In preferred embodiments the conduit comprises a reservoir portion between the engine and the valve means defining a reservoir adapted to hold a volume of fuel selected from 50m1 to 250ml fuel. This reservoir feature is provided to allow the apparatus, for example, an automobile or truck, if other anti-theft systems present in the apparatus are overcome, to move a short distance with only the fuel contained in the fuel conduit and
2 reservoir being available and, thus, cause the vehicle to stall in a location most probably unwanted by the thief.
In a further aspect, the invention provides an assembly comprising in combination apparatus as hereinabove defined and the remote wireless transmitter.
In a yet further aspect the invention provides an anti-theft device for use with a fluid-fuel powered apparatus having an engine, a fluid-fuel tank, and a fluid-fuel conduit connecting the engine with the tank, the device comprising a (a) housing;
(b) remote-activated, wireless signal receiver valve means operably locatable within said housing and adapted to receive an activating or de-activating wireless signal from a co-operable remote wireless signal transmitter, and adapted to be connected to said fuel conduit to operably block or allow passage of fuel from said tank to said engine, when desired; and (c) said co-operable remote wireless signal transmitter.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
In order that the invention may be better understood, preferred embodiments will now be described, by way of example, only, with reference to the accompanying drawings, wherein Fig. 1 is a diagrammatic view of the underside of a vehicle fitted with an anti-theft device, in combination with a remote wireless signal transmitter according to the invention;
Fig. 2 is a diagrammatic perspective view of an anti-theft device connected to a fuel conduit of a vehicle under the influence of a remote-operated wireless signal transmitter, according to the invention;
Fig. 3 is a diagrammatic perspective view of an alternative embodiment of the device shown in Fig. 2;
Fig. 4 is a diagrammatic, perspective view of an anti-theft device as shown in Fig. 2, in part, within a housing; and wherein the same numerals denote like parts.
In a further aspect, the invention provides an assembly comprising in combination apparatus as hereinabove defined and the remote wireless transmitter.
In a yet further aspect the invention provides an anti-theft device for use with a fluid-fuel powered apparatus having an engine, a fluid-fuel tank, and a fluid-fuel conduit connecting the engine with the tank, the device comprising a (a) housing;
(b) remote-activated, wireless signal receiver valve means operably locatable within said housing and adapted to receive an activating or de-activating wireless signal from a co-operable remote wireless signal transmitter, and adapted to be connected to said fuel conduit to operably block or allow passage of fuel from said tank to said engine, when desired; and (c) said co-operable remote wireless signal transmitter.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
In order that the invention may be better understood, preferred embodiments will now be described, by way of example, only, with reference to the accompanying drawings, wherein Fig. 1 is a diagrammatic view of the underside of a vehicle fitted with an anti-theft device, in combination with a remote wireless signal transmitter according to the invention;
Fig. 2 is a diagrammatic perspective view of an anti-theft device connected to a fuel conduit of a vehicle under the influence of a remote-operated wireless signal transmitter, according to the invention;
Fig. 3 is a diagrammatic perspective view of an alternative embodiment of the device shown in Fig. 2;
Fig. 4 is a diagrammatic, perspective view of an anti-theft device as shown in Fig. 2, in part, within a housing; and wherein the same numerals denote like parts.
3 DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS
Figure 1 shows generally as 10 a vehicle having an underside 12, wheels 14 and an engine 16 connected to fuel tank 18 by a fuel conduit 20.
Valve conduit 30 is connected to reservoir 38, which holds a reserve supply of fuel to enable vehicle 10 to move a short distance even when ball valve 26 is closed.
Suitably located on conduit 14 is an "open-close" valve switch shown generally as 22, which controls the passage of fuel from tank 18 to engine 16 under the influence of an electronically-operated remote controlled "off-on" wireless signal transmitter 24.
With reference also to Fig. 2, in more detail, valve switch 22 has a rotatable, 90 action ball valve 26 located within valve body 28 and in communication with front and rear valve conduits 30,32, respectively, which are connected to front conduit portion 34, and rear conduit portion 36, respectively, of conduit 20.
Valve 26 is connected to a drive shaft 40 having a valve connecting collar 42, a rotary switch disc 44 and worm wheel 46, which engages worm 48, rotatable by d.c.
electric motor 50.
Flanking rotary switch disc 44 is a pair of micro-switches 52, 54, which are in electrical communication with motor 46, and battery 56 through a wireless signal receiver relay switch 58, which is adapted to receive an activating or a de-activating wireless signal from manually operated transmitter 24, as appropriate, when desired. By activation is meant that ball valve 26 is put in its "open" position to allow the passage of fuel from tank 18 through conduit 20 to engine 16.
By de-activation is meant that ball valve 26 is turned through 90 by drive shaft 40 to block passage of fuel through conduit 20.
Activation of relay switch 58 causes current from battery 56 under the control of microswitch 52 to motor 50 which turns worm 48, and, thus, worm wheel 46, drive shaft 40 and valve 26 to its "open" position. Rotary switch disc 44 is reversibly rotatable through only 90 to effect a "stop or start" rotary movement of drive shaft 40.
When a de-activation wireless signal is sent by remote transmitter 24 and received by relay switch 58, current from battery 56 is fed to motor 50 through microswitch 54 to effect
Figure 1 shows generally as 10 a vehicle having an underside 12, wheels 14 and an engine 16 connected to fuel tank 18 by a fuel conduit 20.
Valve conduit 30 is connected to reservoir 38, which holds a reserve supply of fuel to enable vehicle 10 to move a short distance even when ball valve 26 is closed.
Suitably located on conduit 14 is an "open-close" valve switch shown generally as 22, which controls the passage of fuel from tank 18 to engine 16 under the influence of an electronically-operated remote controlled "off-on" wireless signal transmitter 24.
With reference also to Fig. 2, in more detail, valve switch 22 has a rotatable, 90 action ball valve 26 located within valve body 28 and in communication with front and rear valve conduits 30,32, respectively, which are connected to front conduit portion 34, and rear conduit portion 36, respectively, of conduit 20.
Valve 26 is connected to a drive shaft 40 having a valve connecting collar 42, a rotary switch disc 44 and worm wheel 46, which engages worm 48, rotatable by d.c.
electric motor 50.
Flanking rotary switch disc 44 is a pair of micro-switches 52, 54, which are in electrical communication with motor 46, and battery 56 through a wireless signal receiver relay switch 58, which is adapted to receive an activating or a de-activating wireless signal from manually operated transmitter 24, as appropriate, when desired. By activation is meant that ball valve 26 is put in its "open" position to allow the passage of fuel from tank 18 through conduit 20 to engine 16.
By de-activation is meant that ball valve 26 is turned through 90 by drive shaft 40 to block passage of fuel through conduit 20.
Activation of relay switch 58 causes current from battery 56 under the control of microswitch 52 to motor 50 which turns worm 48, and, thus, worm wheel 46, drive shaft 40 and valve 26 to its "open" position. Rotary switch disc 44 is reversibly rotatable through only 90 to effect a "stop or start" rotary movement of drive shaft 40.
When a de-activation wireless signal is sent by remote transmitter 24 and received by relay switch 58, current from battery 56 is fed to motor 50 through microswitch 54 to effect
4 contrary rotation of motor 50 and 90 rotation of worm 48, worm wheel 46, drive shaft 40 and to close valve 26.
Fig. 3 shows an alternative embodiment to that of Fig. 2 while having many common features. Fig. 3 shows a solenoid 60 and associated rack 62 in guide 64 and spur gear 66 fitted to drive shaft 40 as a placement for motor 50, worm 48 and worm wheel 46 of Fig. 2.
Solenoid 60 is activated in an analogous manner as the activation of motor 50 and produces the same "opening" and "closing" result of ball valve 26, shown in Fig. 3 in the closed position.
The operation of the electrical control system is now described with reference to the Figures.
The electrical system consists of two electrical circuits combined to effect a controlled opening and closing of ball valve 28, wherein with reference to Figs. 3 and 4, when the valve is in the open position, fuel is provided to engine 16, and microswitch 52 is in a closed position with its operating button riding on the circumference of rotary disc 44.
When remote 24 is manually operated, a wireless signal is transmitted to power coil 94 of latching relay 92 holding contacts 96 in a position allowing power 98 through microswitch 52 to maintain holding power on relay coil 94 and power to terminal 100 of motor 50 to provide an anti-clockwise rotation. Relay disc 44 positioned on shaft 40 and driven by motor 50 via worm 48 and wonn gear 46 rotates 90 until microswitch operating button clicks into one of the two circumferential notches 45 on relay disc 44, causing an open circuit on microswitch 52 and terminating power to relay 92 and motor 50, and, thus, put valve ball 26 in valve 28 in its open position.
Putting the valve in the closed position i.e. no fuel is available for engine 16 occurs by means of relay disc 44 revolving 90 to cause microswitch 54 to be set in an operative mode for reverse operation.
When remote 24 is manually operated, a wireless signal is transmitted to power coil 86 of latching relay 88 holding contacts 90 in position to allow power 98 through normally closed contacts 96 of relay 92 through microswitch 54 to maintain holding power in relay coil 86 and power to terminal 102 of motor 50 to provide a clock-wise rotation.
Relay disc 44 positioned on shaft 40 and driven by motor 50, via worm 48 and wormgear 46 rotates 90 until microswitch 54 operating button clicks into the other notch 45
Fig. 3 shows an alternative embodiment to that of Fig. 2 while having many common features. Fig. 3 shows a solenoid 60 and associated rack 62 in guide 64 and spur gear 66 fitted to drive shaft 40 as a placement for motor 50, worm 48 and worm wheel 46 of Fig. 2.
Solenoid 60 is activated in an analogous manner as the activation of motor 50 and produces the same "opening" and "closing" result of ball valve 26, shown in Fig. 3 in the closed position.
The operation of the electrical control system is now described with reference to the Figures.
The electrical system consists of two electrical circuits combined to effect a controlled opening and closing of ball valve 28, wherein with reference to Figs. 3 and 4, when the valve is in the open position, fuel is provided to engine 16, and microswitch 52 is in a closed position with its operating button riding on the circumference of rotary disc 44.
When remote 24 is manually operated, a wireless signal is transmitted to power coil 94 of latching relay 92 holding contacts 96 in a position allowing power 98 through microswitch 52 to maintain holding power on relay coil 94 and power to terminal 100 of motor 50 to provide an anti-clockwise rotation. Relay disc 44 positioned on shaft 40 and driven by motor 50 via worm 48 and wonn gear 46 rotates 90 until microswitch operating button clicks into one of the two circumferential notches 45 on relay disc 44, causing an open circuit on microswitch 52 and terminating power to relay 92 and motor 50, and, thus, put valve ball 26 in valve 28 in its open position.
Putting the valve in the closed position i.e. no fuel is available for engine 16 occurs by means of relay disc 44 revolving 90 to cause microswitch 54 to be set in an operative mode for reverse operation.
When remote 24 is manually operated, a wireless signal is transmitted to power coil 86 of latching relay 88 holding contacts 90 in position to allow power 98 through normally closed contacts 96 of relay 92 through microswitch 54 to maintain holding power in relay coil 86 and power to terminal 102 of motor 50 to provide a clock-wise rotation.
Relay disc 44 positioned on shaft 40 and driven by motor 50, via worm 48 and wormgear 46 rotates 90 until microswitch 54 operating button clicks into the other notch 45
5 on relay disc 44 to cause an open circuit in microswitch 54 and terminating power to relay 88 and motor 50, to put valve ball 26 in valve 28 in its closed position.
Fig. 4 shows the device of Fig. 2 encased in a housing 70 by which the device is to be fitted to the underside 12 of vehicle 10.
Housing 70 is formed of any suitable material, most preferably steel, and suitable dimensions, such as, in the embodiment shown 20cmx8cmx8cm. Components may be supported in an retained to housing 70 by suitable support brackets 72, 74 and 76.
Although this disclosure has described and illustrated certain preferred embodiments of the invention, it is to be understood that the invention is not restricted to those particular embodiments. Rather, the invention includes all embodiments which are functional or mechanical equivalence of the specific embodiments and features that have been described and illustrated.
Fig. 4 shows the device of Fig. 2 encased in a housing 70 by which the device is to be fitted to the underside 12 of vehicle 10.
Housing 70 is formed of any suitable material, most preferably steel, and suitable dimensions, such as, in the embodiment shown 20cmx8cmx8cm. Components may be supported in an retained to housing 70 by suitable support brackets 72, 74 and 76.
Although this disclosure has described and illustrated certain preferred embodiments of the invention, it is to be understood that the invention is not restricted to those particular embodiments. Rather, the invention includes all embodiments which are functional or mechanical equivalence of the specific embodiments and features that have been described and illustrated.
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1. A fluid-fuel driven apparatus comprising an engine;
a fluid-fuel tank;
a fluid-fuel conduit connecting said engine with said tank and remote-activated, wireless signal receiver valve means adapted to receive an activating or deactivating wireless signal from a remote wireless signal transmitter, and connected to said fuel conduit to operably block or allow passage of fuel from said tank to said engine, when desired.
a fluid-fuel tank;
a fluid-fuel conduit connecting said engine with said tank and remote-activated, wireless signal receiver valve means adapted to receive an activating or deactivating wireless signal from a remote wireless signal transmitter, and connected to said fuel conduit to operably block or allow passage of fuel from said tank to said engine, when desired.
2. Apparatus as claimed in claim 1 wherein said valve means comprises a valve located within said conduit.
3. Apparatus as claimed in claim 1 or claim 2 wherein said valve is a 90° action rotatable ball valve means.
4. Apparatus as claimed in claim 3 further comprising rotatable drive shaft means and shaft rotating means engagable with said drive shaft means wherein said rotatable ball valve means is connected to said drive shaft means.
5. Apparatus as claimed in claim 4 wherein said shaft rotating means comprises means for operably effecting rotation of said drive shaft means selected from the group consisting of electric motor operated means and solenoid operated means.
6. Apparatus as claimed in any one of claim 1 to 5 co-operable with an electric power source in communication with relay controlled microswitch means operable under the influence of said remote transmitter to effect activation of said valve means.
7. Apparatus as claimed in claim 6 wherein said electric power source is a direct current battery.
8. Apparatus as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 7 further comprising a housing containing said remote-activated, wireless signal receiver valve means.
9. Apparatus as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 8 wherein said conduit comprises a reservoir portion between said engine and said valve means defining a reservoir adapted to hold a volume of fuel selected from 50ml to 250ml fuel.
10. Apparatus as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 9 selected from a motorized vehicle, construction and excavation equipment and a powerboat.
11. Apparatus as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 10 wherein said engine is powered by a fluid-fuel selected from gasoline, diesel, natural gases selected from methane, propane and butane or hydrogen in whole or in part.
12. An assembly comprising in combination apparatus as defined in any one of claims 1 to 11 and said remote wireless transmitter.
13. An anti-theft device for use with fluid-fuel driven apparatus having an engine, a fluid-fuel tank, and a fluid-fuel conduit connecting said engine with said tank, said device comprising a (a) housing;
(b) remote-activated, wireless signal receiver valve means operably locatable within said housing and adapted to receive an activating or de-activating wireless signal from a co-operable remote wireless signal transmitter, and adapted to be connected to said fuel conduit to operably block or allow passage of fuel from said tank to said engine, when desired; and (c) said co-operable remote wireless signal transmitter.
(b) remote-activated, wireless signal receiver valve means operably locatable within said housing and adapted to receive an activating or de-activating wireless signal from a co-operable remote wireless signal transmitter, and adapted to be connected to said fuel conduit to operably block or allow passage of fuel from said tank to said engine, when desired; and (c) said co-operable remote wireless signal transmitter.
14. A device as claimed in claim 13 wherein said valve means comprises a valve locatable within said conduit.
15. A device as claimed in claim 13 or claim 14 wherein said valve is a 90° action rotatable ball valve means.
16. A device as claimed in claim 15 further comprising rotatable drive shaft means and shaft rotating means engagable with said drive shaft means wherein said rotatable ball valve means is connected to said drive shaft means.
17. A device as claimed in claim 16 wherein said shaft rotating means comprises means for operably effecting rotation of said drive shaft means selected from the group consisting of electric motor operated means and solenoid operated means.
18. A device as claimed in any one of claims 13 to 17 co-operable with an electric power source in communication with relay controlled microswitch means operably under the influence of said remote transmitter to effect activation of said valve means.
19. A device as claimed in claim 18 wherein said electric power source is a direct current battery.
20. A device as claimed in any one of claims 13 to 19 further comprising a housing containing said remote-activated, wireless signal receiver valve means.
21. A device as claimed in any one of claims 13 to 20 wherein said conduit comprises a reservoir portion between said engine and said valve means defining a reservoir adapted to hold a volume of fuel selected from 50ml to 250ml fuel.
22. A device as claimed in any one of claims 13 to 21 for use with a fluid-fuel selected from a motorized vehicle, construction and excavation equipment and powerboat.
23. A device as claimed in any one of claims 13 to 22 wherein said engine is powered by a fluid-fuel selected from gasoline, diesel, natural gases selected from methane, propane and butane and hydrogen powered in whole or in part.
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