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EP0405061A1
EP0405061A1 EP90106102A EP90106102A EP0405061A1 EP 0405061 A1 EP0405061 A1 EP 0405061A1 EP 90106102 A EP90106102 A EP 90106102A EP 90106102 A EP90106102 A EP 90106102A EP 0405061 A1 EP0405061 A1 EP 0405061A1
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    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E05—LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
    • E05B—LOCKS; ACCESSORIES THEREFOR; HANDCUFFS
    • E05B47/00—Operating or controlling locks or other fastening devices by electric or magnetic means
    • E05B47/02—Movement of the bolt by electromagnetic means; Adaptation of locks, latches, or parts thereof, for movement of the bolt by electromagnetic means
    • E05B47/023—Movement of the bolt by electromagnetic means; Adaptation of locks, latches, or parts thereof, for movement of the bolt by electromagnetic means the bolt moving pivotally or rotatively
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E05—LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
    • E05B—LOCKS; ACCESSORIES THEREFOR; HANDCUFFS
    • E05B19/00—Keys; Accessories therefor
    • E05B19/0005—Key safes
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E05—LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
    • E05B—LOCKS; ACCESSORIES THEREFOR; HANDCUFFS
    • E05B47/00—Operating or controlling locks or other fastening devices by electric or magnetic means
    • E05B47/0001—Operating or controlling locks or other fastening devices by electric or magnetic means with electric actuators; Constructional features thereof
    • E05B47/0002—Operating or controlling locks or other fastening devices by electric or magnetic means with electric actuators; Constructional features thereof with electromagnets
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E05—LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
    • E05B—LOCKS; ACCESSORIES THEREFOR; HANDCUFFS
    • E05B47/00—Operating or controlling locks or other fastening devices by electric or magnetic means
    • E05B47/0001—Operating or controlling locks or other fastening devices by electric or magnetic means with electric actuators; Constructional features thereof
    • E05B47/0002—Operating or controlling locks or other fastening devices by electric or magnetic means with electric actuators; Constructional features thereof with electromagnets
    • E05B2047/0007—Operating or controlling locks or other fastening devices by electric or magnetic means with electric actuators; Constructional features thereof with electromagnets with two or more electromagnets
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E05—LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
    • E05B—LOCKS; ACCESSORIES THEREFOR; HANDCUFFS
    • E05B47/00—Operating or controlling locks or other fastening devices by electric or magnetic means
    • E05B47/0001—Operating or controlling locks or other fastening devices by electric or magnetic means with electric actuators; Constructional features thereof
    • E05B47/0002—Operating or controlling locks or other fastening devices by electric or magnetic means with electric actuators; Constructional features thereof with electromagnets
    • E05B47/0006—Operating or controlling locks or other fastening devices by electric or magnetic means with electric actuators; Constructional features thereof with electromagnets having a non-movable core; with permanent magnet

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  • the invention relates to a device according to the preamble of patent claim 1.
  • Devices of this type are known in a wide variety of configurations. They are used to hold maintenance, emergency or other keys.
  • the shell with the corresponding emergency key is accessible in the known devices after opening the mechanical lock using an appropriate key.
  • the keys for the mechanical lock are often available in large numbers so that a corresponding number of people, for example the employees of gas and water works, can reach the emergency key for opening a cellar or front door. Abuse is very difficult to control.
  • the keys for the mechanical lock can be passed on, forged or lost so that unauthorized persons can obtain these keys and thus have access to the shell and the emergency key.
  • the invention is based on the object of creating a small and compact device of the type mentioned at the outset by which such abuse is not possible or can be easily ascertained.
  • the feedback device can signal that the shell is back in its place after the mechanical lock has been opened and the shell has been removed.
  • a further locking device which can be operated and monitored from a remote location, for example via the telephone line, makes misuse practically impossible. Only when the additional locking device receives a corresponding signal, for example in the event of a fire, can the shell be accessed and the emergency key removed using the mechanical lock. Feedback is also possible, which indicates that the shell is again in its intended position.
  • Remote triggering is carried out by activation, for example via a digital activation device controlled by a corresponding service of the Deutsche Bundespost, i.e. over a telephone line or in the simple case also over a local combination of numbers.
  • the device is installed in an opening in a wall, which is indicated accordingly. It closes flat with the wall at the front. Only the key 2 for the mechanical lock 1 protrudes. Normally, of course, the key is not in this place.
  • the mechanical lock 1 is fastened in a tubular shell 3, which is inserted into a corresponding opening in the wall.
  • a space 4 for receiving an emergency key In the shell 3 there is a space 4 for receiving an emergency key.
  • emergency key is also understood to mean other keys that must be accessible, for example, in the event of maintenance or the like.
  • the locking device is permanently installed in the end of the wall opening.
  • This consists of two electromagnets 9, which are connected to a line 10 in order to supply them with current when actuated.
  • the electromagnets 9 attract a rocker 8 which works against a spring 7.
  • the rocker 8 normally holds a locking bolt 5 in the locking position, which is connected to the shell 3 and can be moved out with it.
  • a feedback device 6 is provided, by means of which it can be indicated that the shell has been removed or is in its place again.

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The device for fixing emergency keys or the like has a mechanical lock which is connected to a shell for the emergency key and which can be inserted, together with the shell, into a wall or the like and taken out in order to extract the emergency key. To prevent misuse, the shell 3 is safeguarded by an additional electronic or electrical locking device 8, 9 which can be actuated remotely. <IMAGE>

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Die Erfindung betrifft eine Vorrichtung nach dem Oberbegriff des Patentanspruches 1.The invention relates to a device according to the preamble of patent claim 1.

Vorrichtungen dieser Art sind in den unterschiedlichsten Ausgestaltungen bekannt. Sie dienen der Aufnahme von Wartungs-, Notfall- oder anderen -Schlüsseln. Die Schale mit dem entsprechenden Notschlüssel ist bei den bekannten Vorrich­tungen nach Öffnen des mechanischen Schlosses mit Hilfe eines entsprechenden Schlüssels zugänglich. Die Schlüssel für das mechanische Schloß sind häufig in einer großen Zahl vorhanden, damit entsprechende viele Personen, z.B. die Beschäftigten von Gas- und Wasserwerken den Notschlüssel zum Öffnen einer Keller- oder Haustür erreichen können. Ein Mißbrauch kann nur sehr schwer kontrolliert werden. Die Schlüssel für das mechanische Schloß können weitergegeben, gefälscht oder verloren werden, so daß unbefugte Personen in den Besitz dieser Schlüssel gelangen und damit Zugang zu der Schale und dem Notschlüssel haben.Devices of this type are known in a wide variety of configurations. They are used to hold maintenance, emergency or other keys. The shell with the corresponding emergency key is accessible in the known devices after opening the mechanical lock using an appropriate key. The keys for the mechanical lock are often available in large numbers so that a corresponding number of people, for example the employees of gas and water works, can reach the emergency key for opening a cellar or front door. Abuse is very difficult to control. The keys for the mechanical lock can be passed on, forged or lost so that unauthorized persons can obtain these keys and thus have access to the shell and the emergency key.

Der Erfindung liegt nun die Aufgabe zugrunde, eine kleine und kompakte Vorrichtung der eingangs genannten Art zu schaffen, durch die ein solcher Mißbrauch nicht möglich bzw. leicht feststellbar ist.The invention is based on the object of creating a small and compact device of the type mentioned at the outset by which such abuse is not possible or can be easily ascertained.

Diese Aufgabe wird grundsätzlich durch das Kennzeichen des Patentanspruches 1 gelöst.This object is basically achieved by the characterizing part of patent claim 1.

Vorteilhafte Ausgestaltungen sind Gegenstand der weiteren Unteransprüche.Advantageous refinements are the subject of the further subclaims.

Wenn die Vorrichtung so ausgebildet ist, wie in Anspruch 6 angegeben, dann kann die Rückmeldeeinrichtung signalisieren, daß sich die Schale wieder an ihrem Platz befindet, nach dem das mechanische Schloß geöffnet und die Schale vorher ent­fernt wurde.If the device is designed as specified in claim 6, the feedback device can signal that the shell is back in its place after the mechanical lock has been opened and the shell has been removed.

Dadurch, daß zusätzlich zu dem mechanischen Schloß eine weitere Verriegelungseinrichtung vorgesehen ist, die von einem entfernt liegenden Ort, beispielweise über die Telefon­leitung bedienbar und überwachbar ist, wird ein Mißbrauch praktisch unmöglich gemacht. Nur wenn die zusätzliche Ver­riegelungseinrichtung ein entsprechendes Signal, beispiels­weise in einem ausgelösten Brandfall erhält, kann mit Hilfe des mechanischen Schlosses die Schale zugänglich und der Notschlüssel entnommen werden. Weiterhin ist eine Rückmel­dung möglich, durch die angezeigt wird, daß sich die Schale wieder in ihrer vorgesehenen Stellung befindet.The fact that, in addition to the mechanical lock, a further locking device is provided which can be operated and monitored from a remote location, for example via the telephone line, makes misuse practically impossible. Only when the additional locking device receives a corresponding signal, for example in the event of a fire, can the shell be accessed and the emergency key removed using the mechanical lock. Feedback is also possible, which indicates that the shell is again in its intended position.

Die Fernauslösung erfolgt durch eine Freischaltung, beispiels­weise über ein digitales Freischaltgerät über Ansteuerung durch einen entsprechenden Dienst der Deutschen Bundespost, d.h. über eine Telefonleitung oder im einfachen Falle auch über eine örtliche Zahlenkombination.Remote triggering is carried out by activation, for example via a digital activation device controlled by a corresponding service of the Deutsche Bundespost, i.e. over a telephone line or in the simple case also over a local combination of numbers.

Im folgenden wird die Erfindung unter Hinweis auf die Zeichnung anhand eines Ausführungsbeispieles näher erläutert.The invention is explained in more detail below with reference to the drawing using an exemplary embodiment.

In der einzigen Figur ist eine Vorrichtung nach der Er­findung im Schnitt dargestellt.In the single figure, a device according to the invention is shown in section.

Die Vorrichtung ist eingebaut in eine Öffnung in einer Mauer, die entsprechend angedeutet ist. Sie schließt vorne plan mit der Mauer ab. Herausteht nur der Schlüssel 2 für das mechanische Schloß 1. Normalerweise ist der Schlüssel natürlich nicht an diesem Platz.The device is installed in an opening in a wall, which is indicated accordingly. It closes flat with the wall at the front. Only the key 2 for the mechanical lock 1 protrudes. Normally, of course, the key is not in this place.

Das mechanische Schloß 1 ist in einer rohrförmigen Schale 3 befestigt, die in eine entsprechende Öffnung in der Mauer eingesteckt ist. In der Schale 3 befindet sich ein Raum 4 zur Aufnahme eines Notschlüssels. Unter dem Begriff Not­schlüssel werden auch andere Schlüssel verstanden, die beispielsweise in Wartungsfällen oder dergleichen zugänglich sein müssen.The mechanical lock 1 is fastened in a tubular shell 3, which is inserted into a corresponding opening in the wall. In the shell 3 there is a space 4 for receiving an emergency key. The term emergency key is also understood to mean other keys that must be accessible, for example, in the event of maintenance or the like.

Fest eingebaut in dem Ende der Maueröffnung ist die Ver­riegelungseinrichtung.The locking device is permanently installed in the end of the wall opening.

Diese besteht aus zwei Elektromagneten 9, die mit einer Leitung 10 verbunden sind, um sie im Falle der Betätigung mit Strom zu versorgen. Die Elektromagneten 9 ziehen eine Wippe 8 an, die gegen eine Feder 7 arbeitet. Die Wippe 8 hält normalerweise in der Verriegelungsstellung einen Ver­riegelungsbolzen 5 fest, der mit der Schale 3 verbunden und mit dieser herausbewegbar ist.This consists of two electromagnets 9, which are connected to a line 10 in order to supply them with current when actuated. The electromagnets 9 attract a rocker 8 which works against a spring 7. The rocker 8 normally holds a locking bolt 5 in the locking position, which is connected to the shell 3 and can be moved out with it.

Weiterhin ist eine Rückmeldeeinrichtung 6 vorgesehen, durch die angezeigt werden kann, daß die Schale entfernt wurde bzw. sich wieder an ihrem Platz befindet.Furthermore, a feedback device 6 is provided, by means of which it can be indicated that the shell has been removed or is in its place again.

Es ist leicht einzusehen, daß die Schale 3 auch dann, wenn das mechanische Schloß 1 durch den Schlüssel 2 geöffnet wurde, nur dann entfernt werden kann, wenn die Magneten 9 durch ein entsprechendes Signal über die Leitung 10 erregt wurden. Dann wird die Wippe 8 gegen die Wirkung der Feder 7 angezogen und gibt den Verriegelungsbolzen 5 und damit die Schale 3 frei.It is easy to see that the shell 3, even if the mechanical lock 1 has been opened by the key 2, can only be removed if the magnets 9 have been excited by a corresponding signal via the line 10. Then the rocker 8 is tightened against the action of the spring 7 and gives the locking bolt 5 and thus the Shell 3 free.

Anstelle der Ausbildung der Verriegelungseinrichtung mit Elektromagneten sind auch andere Ausführungsformen denkbar.Instead of designing the locking device with electromagnets, other embodiments are also conceivable.

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1. Vorrichtung zur Aufnahme von Notschlüsseln oder dergleichen mit einem mechanischen Schloß, das mit einer Schale für den Notschlüssel verbunden und mit dieser in eine Mauer oder dergleichen einsetzbar und zum Entnehmen des Notschlüssels herausnehmbar ist, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Schale (3) durch eine zusätzliche elektronische oder elektrische Verriegelungseinrichtung (8, 9) gesichert ist, die fernbetätigbar ist.1. Device for receiving emergency keys or the like with a mechanical lock, which is connected to a shell for the emergency key and can be used with this in a wall or the like and can be removed for removing the emergency key, characterized in that the shell (3) by a additional electronic or electrical locking device (8, 9) is secured, which can be operated remotely. 2. Vorrichtung nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Verriegelungseinrichtung mindestens einen Elektro­magneten (9) aufweist, der zur Fernbetätigung mit einer elektrischen Leitung (10) verbunden ist.2. Device according to claim 1, characterized in that the locking device has at least one electromagnet (9) which is connected to an electrical line (10) for remote actuation. 3. Vorrichtung nach Anspruch 2, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß eine durch den oder die Elektromagneten (9) betätigbare Wippe zur Ver- und Entriegelung der Schale (3) vorgesehen ist.3. Apparatus according to claim 2, characterized in that a rocker which can be actuated by the electromagnet (s) (9) is provided for locking and unlocking the shell (3). 4. Vorrichtung nach Anspruch 3, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Wippe (8) durch eine Feder (7) in die Verriegelungs­stellung vorgespannt ist.4. The device according to claim 3, characterized in that the rocker (8) is biased by a spring (7) in the locking position. 5. Vorrichtung nach Anspruch 3 oder 4, dadurch gekenn­zeichnet, daß an der Schale (3) ein Verriegelungsbolzen (5) zum Ver- und Entriegeln durch die Wippe (8) angebracht ist.5. Apparatus according to claim 3 or 4, characterized in that a locking bolt (5) for locking and unlocking by the rocker (8) is attached to the shell (3). 6. Vorrichtung nach einem oder mehreren der vorstehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß eine fernbedienbare Rückmeldeeinrichtung (6) vorgesehen ist.6. Device according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that a remotely controllable feedback device (6) is provided. 7. Vorrichtung nach einem oder mehreren der Ansprüche 1 bis 5, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Schale (3) rohrförmig ausgebildet ist, und daß an der zugänglichen Stirnseite das mechanische Schloß (1) und an der gegenüberliegenden Stirn­seite die fernbedienbare Verriegelungseinrichtung (8, 9) vorgesehen ist.7. The device according to one or more of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that the shell (3) is tubular, and that on the accessible end face the mechanical lock (1) and on the opposite end face the remote-controlled locking device (8, 9th ) is provided.
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