DE29718670U1 - Mechanical security device for common data carrier cards with magnetic information to complicate or prevent illegal theft and misuse of cards - Google Patents

Description

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Mechanical security device for common data storage cards with magnetic information to hinder or prevent illegal theft and card misuse.

Technical area

The invention relates to a mechanical security device for common data carrier cards with magnetic information, in particular check and credit cards etc., to make it more difficult or prevent unlawful theft and card misuse, which is characterized by a security clamp device that can be securely locked, which is made in particular of metal, whereby in conjunction with specially punched holes in common data carrier cards, the security clamp device is firmly connected to the punched data carrier cards in a lockable manner, so that the data carrier cards firmly connected to the security clamp device can be securely connected via, for example, a chain or the like, e.g. to an item of clothing (trousers, belt etc.) or to any other object.

State of the art

Data storage cards, especially credit and check cards, play an important role in everyday payment transactions, which means that data storage cards of this type are often carried around. One problem resulting from this is that such cards can get lost, for example through the loss of a wallet or purse, a briefcase, a handbag or another container in which they are usually kept. Another serious problem resulting from this is the fact that check and credit cards in particular are often stolen and end up in the wrong hands, as well as the associated phenomenon of card misuse increasing at an alarming rate.

The object of the invention is therefore to provide a solution which makes it possible to transport frequently carried data storage cards in a manner which is more secure against theft.

As is well known, the most common way to carry data storage cards, especially check and credit cards, is to transport them in wallets, pockets integrated into clothing, purses, handbags, etc. The advantage of this is that the data storage cards are not visible to outsiders and are also not subject to direct, unauthorized access.

The disadvantage, however, is that purses, wallets, handbags, etc. are a popular target for pickpockets, and all too often when they are stolen, the pickpockets are delighted to find check or credit cards in them.

In view of this theft problem and not least as a result of the increasing number of credit cards coming onto the market, the security of compassionate credit cards is becoming increasingly important today.

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There are already a number of different solutions for this. The simplest device, G 8007 786, is a "hand-held device for attaching a breast pocket for valuables to be carried on the body", which according to the invention consists of a pocket-like container which is worn around the neck, preferably under the item of clothing, using a strap. The advantage of this invention is that valuables, especially data storage cards, are kept close to the body and are therefore more easily evaded from unnoticed access. The disadvantage is that such pocket containers are now very popular with pickpockets, so that they can be targeted and stolen by skilled thieves.

More advantageous solutions are G 76 31 469 "Security bag to be worn on the leg" or P 27 34 959.3 "Arm bag", the advantage of which is that they are devices that are directly attached to the body and are not visible to outsiders and cannot be stolen unnoticed.

The disadvantage here, however, is that accessing the valuables as well as putting them back, e.g. in the security bag worn on the lower leg, involves increased effort.

A solution that enables effortless availability and re-depositing is G 94 17 152.1 "Belt buckle security device with safety belt for storing smaller, flat valuables". The advantage of this invention is that it has devices with increased theft protection, such as an opening and closing mechanism, and is also firmly connected to a safety belt, which has a high degree of theft protection by incorporating reinforcing fibers.

The disadvantage of this invention, however, is that it is a safety belt that is relatively complicated and expensive to manufacture due to its robust security technology, and for which a not inconsiderable price must be paid in order to ensure the security of data storage cards carried along.

The aim of the invention is therefore to create a simple, uncomplicated mechanical solution that is affordable for everyone and that enables the transport of data storage cards in a way that can be firmly attached to clothing, for example, and thus makes it considerably more difficult or impossible for third parties to steal the data storage cards without authorization, and which is also suitable for allowing third parties to find the data storage cards in the security clip device in a condition that is not suitable for card misuse in the event of loss.

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Description of the invention

This object is achieved according to the invention by proposing a mechanical security device which is characterized by a security clamp device which has one or more holding pins in the clamp area, and by the provision of corresponding holes in the data carrier card to be secured, so that the data carrier card is inserted into the clamp area of the security clamp device in such a way that the punched holes in the data carrier card are placed on the holding pins in a precise manner, passed through the holes and the security clamp device is then locked or secured against unauthorized opening, so that the security clamp device can then be firmly connected to the data carrier cards clamped in it in the aforementioned manner, for example by means of a security chain, with e.g. an item of clothing (trousers, belt, etc.) or another solid body.

The security clamp device essentially consists of a mechanical clamp device made of sturdy material, in particular steel, which can be made of a clamp made up of two clamp brackets, or which can also be made of an all-round clamp bracket, in particular in ring form, whereby the security clamp device is provided at its meeting clamp ends with material designs that can be closed by means of a small security lock, in particular with hole-like material recesses through which, in particular, the bracket of a small security lock can be passed, so that the security clamp device cannot be opened when the lock bracket is passed through and the security lock is then closed, so that the data storage cards clamped therein cannot be removed.

The invention therefore offers the advantage that a simple, uncomplicated security device is created for data storage cards that are to be carried, whereby data storage cards that are carried in this way, in particular those that are firmly connected to an item of clothing (e.g. belt) via a security chain, are secured in such a way that unnoticed theft of the same is virtually impossible, so that they would have to be torn away by force in order to gain unauthorized possession of them. Should the entire clamp security device nevertheless be lost, for example by being torn away from the connected item of clothing by force or by accidental loss, the invention also offers the advantage that the data storage cards clamped in it and securely locked are in a state in which card misuse would be associated with corresponding obstacles; the security clamp device would have to be worked on with a special tool or the data storage cards would have to be damaged for this to happen.

A further advantage of the invention is that the data storage cards carried in this way, if they are also deposited in a wallet or a locked purse, for example, and if the data storage cards carried in this way are firmly attached to a piece of clothing by means of a security chain, that container can also be made largely inaccessible to unnoticed access by third parties.

Claims (7)

i.DOC claims 1. Mechanical security device for common data carrier cards with magnetic information to make illegal theft and card misuse more difficult or to prevent , characterized in that it consists of a security clamp device which has one or more holding pins in the clamp area and is used by means of making corresponding holes in the data carrier card to be secured, in such a way that the data carrier card is inserted into the clamp area of the security clamp device in such a way that the punched holes in the data carrier card are placed on the holding pins in a precise manner, the finger is felt through the holes and the security clamp device is then locked or securely locked to prevent unauthorized opening, so that the security clamp device can then be firmly connected to the data carrier cards clamped in in the aforementioned manner, for example by means of a security chain with e.g. an item of clothing (trousers, belt, etc.) or another solid body. 2. Mechanical security device for common data carrier cards with magnetic information to make illegal theft and card misuse more difficult or to prevent according to claim 1, characterized in that the security clamp device consists essentially of a mechanical clamp device made of stable material, in particular steel, which is made of a clamp composed of two clamp brackets. 3. Mechanical security device for common data carrier cards with magnetic information to make illegal theft and card misuse more difficult or impossible according to claim 1, characterized in that the security clamp device consists essentially of a mechanical clamp device made of stable material, in particular of steel, which can also be made of an all-round clamp bracket, in particular in the form of a ring. 4. Mechanical security device for common data carrier cards with magnetic information to make illegal theft and card misuse more difficult or to prevent according to claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the security clamp device is provided at its meeting clamp ends with a material design that can be locked by means of a small security lock. 5. Mechanical security device for common data carrier cards with magnetic information to make illegal theft and card misuse more difficult or to prevent according to claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the material recesses, in particular in the form of holes, make the security clamp device lockable in such a way that, for example, a snap hook, a spring clip, the bracket of a small security lock or the like can be passed through it. SKLAM G.. 6. Mechanical security device for common data carrier cards with magnetic information to make it more difficult or to prevent unlawful theft and card misuse according to claims 1 to 5, characterized in that the security clamp device in the state of a device, in particular as mentioned in claim 4, guided through the material recesses, is firmly connected to the data carrier cards clamped therein in the aforementioned manner, for example by means of a security chain with e.g. an item of clothing (trousers, belt, etc.) or another solid body, whereby an unnoticed theft of the same and thus of the data carrier cards secured therein is made significantly more difficult. 7. Mechanical security device for common data carrier cards with magnetic information to make illegal theft and card misuse more difficult or to prevent, according to claims 1 to 6, characterized in that the security clamp device in the state of a bracket of a small security lock passed through the material recesses, which is then closed, is firmly connected, for example, by means of a security chain to e.g. an item of clothing (trousers, belt, etc.) or another solid body, and thus an unnoticed theft of the security clamp device and the data carrier cards secured therein is made significantly more difficult, and whereby, in the event of theft or loss of the security clamp device, misuse of the data carrier cards secured therein is made more difficult.