EP0077327A1 - Dispositif d'alarme - Google Patents

Dispositif d'alarme

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Publication number
EP0077327A1
EP0077327A1 EP81901635A EP81901635A EP0077327A1 EP 0077327 A1 EP0077327 A1 EP 0077327A1 EP 81901635 A EP81901635 A EP 81901635A EP 81901635 A EP81901635 A EP 81901635A EP 0077327 A1 EP0077327 A1 EP 0077327A1
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Prior art keywords
switch
housing
switch means
horn
door
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German (de)
English (en)
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EP0077327A4 (fr
Inventor
Lincoln M Zonn
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    • G—PHYSICS
    • G08—SIGNALLING
    • G08B—SIGNALLING OR CALLING SYSTEMS; ORDER TELEGRAPHS; ALARM SYSTEMS
    • G08B17/00—Fire alarms; Alarms responsive to explosion
    • G08B17/06—Electric actuation of the alarm, e.g. using a thermally-operated switch
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G08—SIGNALLING
    • G08B—SIGNALLING OR CALLING SYSTEMS; ORDER TELEGRAPHS; ALARM SYSTEMS
    • G08B13/00—Burglar, theft or intruder alarms
    • G08B13/02—Mechanical actuation
    • G08B13/08—Mechanical actuation by opening, e.g. of door, of window, of drawer, of shutter, of curtain, of blind

Definitions

  • This invention relates to alarm devices and, more particularly, to a personal alarm device which may, optionally, be provided with an attachment for use in a briefcase.
  • an object of this invention to provide an improved alarm device which includes a battery and a sound signal device with a normally opened switch means arranged to be closed at the option of the user to cause an audible signal or, alternatively, to include a normally closed switch which is spring-biased into an opened position and captivated between the door and the door jamb so that, when the door is opened, the spring-biased switch will close and sound an audio signal to warn a person in the room of an unauthorized intrusion.
  • this device is comprised of an alarm device which includes a flashlight for emergency use which is activated by a switch and a horn activated by the same switch upon movement in an opposite direction through a neutral position and which may optionally be utilized for emergency use when a person is walking alone or feels himself in danger and which, further, includes a spring clip which is normally opened and which is adapted to be inserted between the door and a jamb or a window, under packages, etc., so that, when there is an unexpected or unauthorized movement, such as when the door is opened by an intruder, the switch will close and this switch is provided in an attachment so that, when the switch is closed by such an unauthorized action, the alarm will sound, and, optionally, the device may include a heat sensitive metal strip in "the line cord which will change contour when exposed to heat and will cause the contact to be made to sound the alarm when fire or extreme heat is present.
  • a mercury switch which is of the type com ⁇ flashally available on the market can be plugged into the device and be of a normally open type so that if a movement takes place which is not authorized', the mercury will be disturbed, causing it to shift and closing the switch which will cause an alarm, which may be intermittent, to be sounded whenever contact is made.
  • Figure 1 is a front elevational view of the alarm device of the present invention
  • Figure 2 is a back view thereof with a main coverplate removed and with an alarm operating device attached thereto for use in hotels, motels and the like;
  • Figure 3 is a wiring diagram of the electrical system
  • Figure 4 is a schematic illustration of a modi- fied form of the invention for use in a briefcase or the like;
  • FIG. 5 is an alternative embodiment of the invention.
  • Figure 6 is a view in cross section of Figure 5;
  • Figure 7 is a perspective view of a sock to be used with the embodiment of Figure 5 or of equivalent part of Figure 2;
  • Figure 8 is an illustration of the sock of Figure 7 in use.
  • FIG. 1 and 2 there is shown in Figures 1 and 2 a housing 12 having a compartment therein generally designated by the numeral 14 and, preferably, having a string or loop 16 connected at the ends 18 and 20 to the housing, so that the' hous ⁇ ing may be hung on a door knob.
  • a septum 22 defining the two compartments 24 and 26.
  • the compartment there are three batteries 28, 29 and 30 electrically connected in series with one another in the conventional manner illustrated so as to energize a sound making device 32 or, alternatively, a bulb 34 in a socket 36 con ⁇ nected by conductors 38 and 40 to the batteries and the sound signal 32 is connected to the batteries by the conductors 41 and 42.
  • the sound making device is provided with a screw- threaded adjustment means 45 accessible through an opening in the housing for adjustment purposes.
  • a switch Exteriorly carried on the housing there is a switch
  • Q_v.PI 50 which, as will be explained with reference to the circuit drawing hereinafter, is of the double-throw type which is normally in neutral position.
  • the swtich generally designated by the numeral 50 is provided with a terminal 52 in series with the light bulb socket 36 for the light bulb 34 and with the main conductor from the batteries 38 and 40.
  • the switch 50 when the switch 50 is in the position such that the arm is moved into engagement with the terminal 52, the light bulb will be energiezed.
  • the switch may be moved from the neutral position 51 to the terminal 57 and, in this event, energy from the batteries flows through the sound producing signal 32 causing a sound.
  • the device is adapted to be carried and utilized as a flashlight or, optionally, as an alarm device so that if a person feel threatened, he may turn on * the sound signal to cause a loud noise to scare off the person who he believes is about to attack him.
  • the device may be utilized in a hotel room.
  • an attachment generally designated by the numeral 70 which is composed of a pair of parallel conductors in the cable 72 which has ⁇ .
  • the two bifurcated ends 82 and 84 are pressed together as indicated by arrow 92, causing a space between the electrical terminals 89 and 90 with the member 86 rotated into and out of the way position and, the ends 82 and 84 are captivated between a closed door and a jamb.
  • the door is opened, the device will fall to the floor and the contacts 89 and 90 will close upon one another permitting current to flow to the audio signal.
  • a metal unit of switch form 93 may be inserted by means of the conductors 94 and 95 compris- ing leads connecting across the conductors within the cable 72 so that, when the switch 93 is closed, current will flow through the attachment closing the circuit and setting off the sound making device.
  • metallic switches such as the bimetal plate designated by the numeral 93 which are commercially available which are set to go off at a predetermined temperature, in this case, 135°F. regarded by numerous authorities as the danger point for fire. When this device is installed in a suitable location and the heat goes up to a predetermined level, the switch will close and the alarm will sound.
  • an attachment may be provided which wil be connected the same as the attachment 70 and hence, is shown in schematic diagram form to be composed of a mercury switch with a lead 101 and 103 and a bulb of mercury 105. When in a flow to complete a circuit between the leads 101, 103 setting off the alarm within the briefcase.
  • Figures 5 and 6 show an alternative attachment 70' composed of a pair of parallel conductors in the cable 72' and on the terminal end 80' a pair of bifurcated spring steel legs 82* and 84' of a single piece of spring steel pivotal in open and closed relation, on pin 91 in the housing 93, contrast Figure 6 and Figure 8.
  • a thin flexible film sock 110 such as one of plastic is provided which has an open mouth 112 and is sized to hold the legs together when inserted with it.
  • the sock and legs When leaving a room, the sock and legs can be inserted between a door edge 15 and jamb 117 as the door is closed; and, then, the free end 119 is pulled from it. This protects a room when the occupant is not in it. When in it, the occupant merely inserts the legs between the door and jamb.

Abstract

Un dispositif d'alarme comprend un boitier (12), des batteries (28, 29, 30) dans le boitier (12), des conducteurs (41, 42), et une source de lumiere (34) et un signal sonore (32) branches en parallele et connectes aux batteries (28, 29, 30) et un commutateur (50) entre la source de lumiere (34) et le signal sonore (32), en serie avec ceux-ci, le commutateur etant normalement ouvert, mais etant concu de maniere a pouvoir etre ferme par le deplacement du commutateur (50) pour provoquer, facultativement, l'allumage d'une lumiere (34) ou le declenchement d'un signal sonore (32) et, alternativement, un accessoire (70) pour le boitier constitue par un circuit alternatif de commutation (86, 93) qui est actionne par la chaleur, ou par la fermeture dans une position normale lors d'une liberation dans des conditions predeterminees pour annuler l'effet du signal et provoquer le declenchement d'un signal sonore (32) signalant a une personne qu'un intrus a penetre dans une piece ou que la chaleur a l'interieur d'une piece donnee depasse une valeur predeterminee.
EP19810901635 1981-04-28 1981-04-28 Dispositif d'alarme. Withdrawn EP0077327A4 (fr)

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PCT/US1981/000573 WO1982003936A1 (fr) 1981-04-28 1981-04-28 Dispositif d'alarme

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EP0077327A1 true EP0077327A1 (fr) 1983-04-27
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