EP0937855B1 - Vacuum security system for a suitcase for transporting valuables - Google Patents

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EP0937855B1
EP0937855B1 EP99870007A EP99870007A EP0937855B1 EP 0937855 B1 EP0937855 B1 EP 0937855B1 EP 99870007 A EP99870007 A EP 99870007A EP 99870007 A EP99870007 A EP 99870007A EP 0937855 B1 EP0937855 B1 EP 0937855B1
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    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E05—LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
    • E05B—LOCKS; ACCESSORIES THEREFOR; HANDCUFFS
    • E05B51/00—Operating or controlling locks or other fastening devices by other non-mechanical means
    • E05B51/02—Operating or controlling locks or other fastening devices by other non-mechanical means by pneumatic or hydraulic means
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    • E05—LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
    • E05G—SAFES OR STRONG-ROOMS FOR VALUABLES; BANK PROTECTION DEVICES; SAFETY TRANSACTION PARTITIONS
    • E05G1/00—Safes or strong-rooms for valuables
    • E05G1/14—Safes or strong-rooms for valuables with means for masking or destroying the valuables, e.g. in case of theft
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E05—LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
    • E05G—SAFES OR STRONG-ROOMS FOR VALUABLES; BANK PROTECTION DEVICES; SAFETY TRANSACTION PARTITIONS
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  • the present invention relates to an applicable vacuum security system to a valuables transport case comprising in combination a microprocessor with smart card placed in the suitcase and controlling all the actions of the security system, pressure sensors inside the case, sensors temperature, humidity, electrical conductivity acceleration and radiation, a device ensuring the destruction of values, a system of locks ensuring the mechanical closing of the bag and subjected to the action of jacks tires, two cradles, one placed at the starting point for the transport of valuables, the other at the point of destination, intended to receive the suitcase in suitable accommodation during departure and upon arrival, provided with a vacuum pump, pipes tires and pneumatic connections to the suitcase, and further provided with electrical contacts providing an electronic link with the suitcase and interconnected by a modem transmission line.
  • the system according to the invention uses a combination of devices, controlled by a microprocessor placed in the case.
  • the suitcase is associated with two cradles, one at the starting point, the other at destination point, these two cradles each comprising an order electronic, the two controls being linked together by a telephone line allowing the transmission of coded information.
  • the cradles each have a vacuum source which can be connected to the suitcase, either to ensure the vacuum in the suitcase, or to ensure the vacuum in the cylinders actuating mechanical locks. When the vacuum is made in the suitcase, it becomes impossible to open it mechanically.
  • a pressure sensor in the case transmits this information to the microprocessor that puts the value destruction device into action.
  • the vacuum closure is completed by several locks which are blocked by pneumatic cylinders. These act in the closing direction or in the direction opening depending on whether vacuum or atmospheric pressure is present in the case.
  • the suitcase has no visible closing device and cannot be open only at the place of departure or destination by placing in the cradle.
  • the case also includes temperature, humidity, acceleration sensors, electrical conductivity and radiation coupled to the microprocessor. If the measurements detected by these sensors are outside a predetermined range during a certain time, the microprocessor orders the activation of the destruction device values.
  • Patent FR 2674897 A relates to a device making it possible to protect against theft of valuables, consisting of a trunk whose hollow walls and hollow door form, when this door is closed, a closed enclosure in which a relative vacuum is produced when protection begins.
  • a device for destroying or altering values is triggered during a opening that does not meet the criteria of an electronic device.
  • the device also does not include a system with two cradles, one at departure, the other at the destination point, interconnected by a telephone line.
  • suitcase 1 is made up of two half-shells 2,3 made of metal or any other material having a high resistance. The corners are reinforced by inserts with high resistance to wear.
  • the two shells 2,3 are connected by two hinges 4 but are isolated electrically from each other by nozzles (not shown) insulators placed in the hinges and by a seal 20 made of material insulator arranged between the edges of the two shells 2.3.
  • This seal 20 serves on the other hand to ensure the tightness of the bag and the conservation of the vacuum inside of the suitcase during transport, as described below.
  • the two half-shells 2,3 have a high resistance to forces intervening for the opening and resulting from the internal vacuum as well as to the forces generated by the possible activation of devices for the destruction of valuables.
  • the lower shell 3 has modular housings 7 for the values which are thus placed opposite punches 18, cutters or other destruction tools.
  • This shell 3 supports the mobile parts of the front and side latches 9 and 10 as well as the locking locks 11 of the compass hinges located at the bottom of the suitcase.
  • the various sensors In the lower shell 3 are the various sensors, a hydraulic 12 and pneumatic pressure accumulator 20, a multiple valve 13 for the pressure and vacuum flow, an electric battery and a microprocessor 21 provided with a smart card.
  • the upper shell 2 contains the lock keepers, the mechanism 22 for destroying values and possibly a indelible dyeing system of values.
  • the process of closing or opening the suitcase at the point of departure or destination has several sequences that allow to slow down enough the unwinding to allow the destruction mechanism to operate.
  • the cradles 14 each have a frame 15 into which can be slid the case, a vacuum pump with a mouthpiece 16, intended to be connected to the pneumatic grip of the suitcase, and the electronic unit.
  • the suitcase 1 After entering the values into the case and closing it manually, the suitcase 1 is introduced into frame 15 where it is held in the position of operation, the mouth of the vacuum pump 16 and the pneumatic outlet of the suitcase being linked.
  • a contactor 23 secured to the cradle comes into contact with a contactor on the external surface of the case and allows to issue a coded order to microprocessor 21 which then begins to control the closing process.
  • the vacuum pump starts and, during an adjustable period of time, empties the air contained in suitcase 1 until obtaining a vacuum at a value predetermined.
  • the multiple valve 13 is closed in order to maintain the vacuum.
  • the 9,10,11 locks are then closed by the action of a vacuum on one face of the jacks tires, ensured by passage through the multiple valve 13.
  • the other side of the pneumatic cylinders remain exposed to surrounding pressure which thus ensures the blocking of the bolts 9,10,11 in the closed position.
  • Suitcase 1 is then closed on the one hand by the internal vacuum and the pressure surrounding and, on the other hand, by the rear and side frontal locks 9,10,11 of which the control elements are blocked by the same vacuum and the same pressure surrounding.
  • the microprocessor 21 then arms the destruction mechanism 8.
  • This consists of hydraulic cylinders 17 which draw their energy from a hydraulic pressure accumulator 12.
  • These jacks 17 include a cookie cutter 18 which can cut the bundles of values placed in the dwellings 7 on either side by a movement transverse to the median plane of the suitcase 1.
  • these cookie cutters 18 can cut either a corner of each bundle, ie a central part of the bundle. This cut has such a shape that it immediately allows the identification of a security having undergone the processing.
  • the microprocessor 21 controls by sensors several factors of the environment of the suitcase, that is to say the temperature, humidity, pressure, acceleration and continually compare them to values recorded when the suitcase was closed. If a measured value deviates from preset limits within fixed time limits, the microprocessor 21 starts the process of destroying values by actuating a solenoid valve cylinders 17.
  • the opening is done symmetrically to the closing operation.
  • Suitcase 1 having undergone no irregular intervention during transport is put on arrival at destination in a cradle 14 identical to that used at the start. This cradle has received by modem the code loaded in the microprocessor 21.
  • An electronic connection allows these coded opening orders to be issued to microprocessor 21 which begins to control the opening process.
  • the microprocessor 21 first disarms the destruction mechanism 8.
  • the multi-way valve 13 is actuated so as to allow the entry of air into suitcase 1.
  • this multiple valve 13 connects the rear faces of the jacks latches 9, 10, 11 to a vacuum tank 20, while the front faces are subjected to atmospheric pressure prevailing at this time in the case 1. This allows the cylinders to be removed and the latches 9, 10, 11 to be released.
  • a signal indicates the end of the operation.
  • the suitcase can be opened and the values removed.

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Abstract

The case (1) is used in conjunction with a cradle, not shown, containing a microprocessor to control the vacuum, locks and destruction mechanism of the case. Once sealed, the case is locked by a system of locks (9,10,11) and located within the cradle. The vacuum is then created within the case and the microprocessor can then arm the destruction mechanism (8) of the case. The microprocessor is linked to sensors measuring temperature, humidity and acceleration. The destructive mechanism will destroy the valuables in the event of any attempt to break into the case. The case may only be successfully opened when the controlling microprocessor is correctly disarmed.

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La présente invention concerne un système de sécurité sous vide applicable à une valise de transport de valeurs comportant en combinaison un microprocesseur avec carte à puce placé dans la valise et commandant l'ensemble des actions du système de sécurité, des capteurs de pression à l'intérieur de la valise, des capteurs de température, d'humidité, d'accélération de conductivité électrique et de rayonnement, un appareil assurant la destruction des valeurs, un système de verrous assurant la fermeture mécanique de la valise et soumis à l'action de vérins pneumatiques, deux berceaux, l'un placé au point de départ du transport des valeurs, l'autre au point de destination, destinés à recevoir dans un logement adapté la valise lors du départ et lors de l'arrivée, pourvus d'une pompe à vide, de conduites pneumatiques et de liaisons pneumatiques avec la valise, et pourvus en outre de contacts électriques assurant une liaison électronique avec la valise et reliés entre eux par une ligne de transmission modem.The present invention relates to an applicable vacuum security system to a valuables transport case comprising in combination a microprocessor with smart card placed in the suitcase and controlling all the actions of the security system, pressure sensors inside the case, sensors temperature, humidity, electrical conductivity acceleration and radiation, a device ensuring the destruction of values, a system of locks ensuring the mechanical closing of the bag and subjected to the action of jacks tires, two cradles, one placed at the starting point for the transport of valuables, the other at the point of destination, intended to receive the suitcase in suitable accommodation during departure and upon arrival, provided with a vacuum pump, pipes tires and pneumatic connections to the suitcase, and further provided with electrical contacts providing an electronic link with the suitcase and interconnected by a modem transmission line.

Le problème du transport de fonds se pose d'une façon aiguë et mène à des techniques de plus en plus sophistiquées.The problem of cash transportation is acute and leads to increasingly sophisticated techniques.

Le système selon l'invention fait appel à une combinaison de dispositifs, contrôlés par un microprocesseur placé dans la valise.The system according to the invention uses a combination of devices, controlled by a microprocessor placed in the case.

A la valise sont associés deux berceaux, l'un au point de départ, l'autre au point de destination, ces deux berceaux comportant chacun une commande électronique, les deux commandes étant reliées entre elles par une ligne téléphonique permettant la transmission d'informations codées.The suitcase is associated with two cradles, one at the starting point, the other at destination point, these two cradles each comprising an order electronic, the two controls being linked together by a telephone line allowing the transmission of coded information.

Les berceaux ont chacun une source de vide qui peut être branchée sur la valise, soit pour assurer le vide dans la valise, soit pour assurer le vide dans les vérins actionnant les verrous mécaniques. Lorsque le vide est fait dans la valise, il devient impossible de l'ouvrir de façon mécanique.The cradles each have a vacuum source which can be connected to the suitcase, either to ensure the vacuum in the suitcase, or to ensure the vacuum in the cylinders actuating mechanical locks. When the vacuum is made in the suitcase, it becomes impossible to open it mechanically.

Toute tentative pendant le transport d'ouverture de la valise ou de perforation de la paroi de celle-ci entraíne automatiquement la disparition du vide à l'intérieur de la valise. Un capteur de pression dans la valise transmet ce renseignement au microprocesseur qui met l'appareil de destruction des valeurs en action.Any attempt during transport to open the suitcase or punch it of the wall thereof automatically causes the disappearance of the vacuum inside of the suitcase. A pressure sensor in the case transmits this information to the microprocessor that puts the value destruction device into action.

La fermeture par le vide est complétée par plusieurs verrous qui sont bloqués par des vérins pneumatiques. Ceux-ci agissent dans le sens fermeture ou dans le sens ouverture selon que le vide ou la pression atmosphérique est présent dans la valise.The vacuum closure is completed by several locks which are blocked by pneumatic cylinders. These act in the closing direction or in the direction opening depending on whether vacuum or atmospheric pressure is present in the case.

La valise ne possède aucun dispositif de fermeture apparent et ne peut être ouverte qu'au lieu de départ ou de destination par la mise dans le berceau.The suitcase has no visible closing device and cannot be open only at the place of departure or destination by placing in the cradle.

Ceci exclut toute tentative de détournement durant le transport, que ce soit par les convoyeurs ou par des tiers.This excludes any attempted diversion during transport, whether by conveyors or by third parties.

La valise comporte aussi des capteurs de température, d'humidité, d'accélération, de conductivité électrique et de rayonnement couplés au microprocesseur. Si les mesures relevées par ces capteurs se situent en dehors d'une fourchette prédéterminée pendant un certain temps, le microprocesseur ordonne la mise en action du dispositif de destruction des valeurs.The case also includes temperature, humidity, acceleration sensors, electrical conductivity and radiation coupled to the microprocessor. If the measurements detected by these sensors are outside a predetermined range during a certain time, the microprocessor orders the activation of the destruction device values.

Le brevet FR 2674897 A concerne un dispositif permettant de protéger contre le vol des valeurs, constitué d'un coffre dont les parois creuses et la porte creuse forment, lorsque cette porte est fermée, une enceinte close dans laquelle un vide relatif est réalisé lors de l'amorcage de la protection.Patent FR 2674897 A relates to a device making it possible to protect against theft of valuables, consisting of a trunk whose hollow walls and hollow door form, when this door is closed, a closed enclosure in which a relative vacuum is produced when protection begins.

Un dispositif de destruction ou d'altération des valeurs est déclenché lors d'une ouverture qui ne correspond pas aux critères d'un dispositif électronique.A device for destroying or altering values is triggered during a opening that does not meet the criteria of an electronic device.

Le dispositif ne comporte pas non plus un système à deux berceaux, l'un au départ, l'autre au point de destination , interconnectés par une ligne téléphonique.The device also does not include a system with two cradles, one at departure, the other at the destination point, interconnected by a telephone line.

L'invention sera illustrée plus en détail ci-dessous à l'aide d'un exemple de réalisation d'une valise avec référence aux dessins, dans lesquels :

  • la Fig. 1 est une vue en perspective et en transparence de la valise et de ses composants;
  • la Fig. 2 est une vue du berceau;
  • la Fig. 3 est une vue en coupe longitudinale de la valise;
  • la Fig. 4 est une vue en coupe transversale de la valise;
  • la Fig. 5 montre la disposition des logements pour les valeurs, et
  • la Fig. 6 montre une charnière et la joint d'étanchéité.
    • The invention will be illustrated in more detail below with the aid of an example embodiment of a suitcase with reference to the drawings, in which:
  • Fig. 1 is a perspective and transparent view of the bag and its components;
  • Fig. 2 is a view of the cradle;
  • Fig. 3 is a view in longitudinal section of the bag;
  • Fig. 4 is a cross-sectional view of the bag;
  • Fig. 5 shows the housing arrangement for the values, and
  • Fig. 6 shows a hinge and the seal.

    • Conformément à la représentation de la Fig. 1, la valise 1 est constituée de deux demi-coquilles 2,3 en métal ou en toute autre matière présentant une résistance élevée. Les coins sont renforcés par des pièces rapportées présentant une grande résistance à l'usure. Les deux coquilles 2,3 sont reliées par deux charnières 4 mais sont isolées électriquement l'une de l'autre par des buselures (non représentées) isolantes placées dans les charnières et par un joint d'étanchéité 20 en matière isolante disposé entre les bords des deux coquilles 2,3. Ce joint d'étanchéité 20 sert d'autre part à assurer l'étanchéité de la valise et la conservation du vide à l'intérieur de la valise lors du transport, tel que décrit plus loin.According to the representation of FIG. 1, suitcase 1 is made up of two half-shells 2,3 made of metal or any other material having a high resistance. The corners are reinforced by inserts with high resistance to wear. The two shells 2,3 are connected by two hinges 4 but are isolated electrically from each other by nozzles (not shown) insulators placed in the hinges and by a seal 20 made of material insulator arranged between the edges of the two shells 2.3. This seal 20 serves on the other hand to ensure the tightness of the bag and the conservation of the vacuum inside of the suitcase during transport, as described below.

    Les deux demi-coquilles 2,3 présentent une haute résistance aux forces intervenant pour l'ouverture et résultant du vide interne ainsi qu'aux forces engendrées par l'éventuelle mise en action des appareils de destruction des valeurs. The two half-shells 2,3 have a high resistance to forces intervening for the opening and resulting from the internal vacuum as well as to the forces generated by the possible activation of devices for the destruction of valuables.

    La coque inférieure 3 présente des logements modulables 7 pour les valeurs qui sont ainsi placées en face de poinçons 18, fraises ou autres outils de destruction.The lower shell 3 has modular housings 7 for the values which are thus placed opposite punches 18, cutters or other destruction tools.

    Cette coque 3 supporte les parties mobiles des verrous frontaux 9 et latéraux 10 ainsi que les verrous de blocage 11 des charnières à compas situées dans le fond de la valise. Dans la coque inférieure 3 se trouvent les différents capteurs, un accumulateur de pression hydraulique 12 et pneumatique 20, une vanne multiple 13 pour le flux de pression et de dépression, une batterie électrique et un microprocesseur 21 muni d'une carte à puce. La coque supérieure 2 contient les gâches des verrous, le mécanisme 22 de destruction des valeurs et éventuellement un système de teinture indélébile des valeurs.This shell 3 supports the mobile parts of the front and side latches 9 and 10 as well as the locking locks 11 of the compass hinges located at the bottom of the suitcase. In the lower shell 3 are the various sensors, a hydraulic 12 and pneumatic pressure accumulator 20, a multiple valve 13 for the pressure and vacuum flow, an electric battery and a microprocessor 21 provided with a smart card. The upper shell 2 contains the lock keepers, the mechanism 22 for destroying values and possibly a indelible dyeing system of values.

    Le processus de fermeture ou d'ouverture de la valise au point de départ ou de destination comporte plusieurs séquences qui permettent d'en ralentir suffisamment le déroulement pour permettre la mise en action du mécanisme de destruction.The process of closing or opening the suitcase at the point of departure or destination has several sequences that allow to slow down enough the unwinding to allow the destruction mechanism to operate.

    Les berceaux 14 comportent chacun un cadre 15 dans lequel peut être glissée la valise, une pompe à vide avec une embouchure 16, destinée à être branchée sur la prise pneumatique de la valise, et le boítier électronique.The cradles 14 each have a frame 15 into which can be slid the case, a vacuum pump with a mouthpiece 16, intended to be connected to the pneumatic grip of the suitcase, and the electronic unit.

    Après l'introduction des valeurs dans la valise et sa fermeture manuelle, la valise 1 est introduite dans le cadre 15 où elle est maintenue en position de fonctionnement, l'embouchure de la pompe à vide 16 et la prise pneumatique de la valise étant en liaison. Un contacteur 23 solidaire du berceau entre en contact avec un contacteur sur la surface externe de la valise et permet de délivrer un ordre codé au microprocesseur 21 qui commence alors à commander le processus de fermeture. La pompe à vide se met en marche et, durant un laps de temps réglable, vide l'air contenu dans la valise 1 jusqu'à obtenir une mise sous vide à une valeur prédéterminée. La vanne multiple 13 est fermée afin de maintenir le vide. Les verrous 9,10,11 sont alors fermés par l'action d'un vide sur une face des vérins pneumatiques, assuré par un passage dans la vanne multiple 13. L'autre face des vérins pneumatiques reste exposée à la pression environnante qui assure ainsi le blocage des verrous 9,10,11 dans la position fermée.After entering the values into the case and closing it manually, the suitcase 1 is introduced into frame 15 where it is held in the position of operation, the mouth of the vacuum pump 16 and the pneumatic outlet of the suitcase being linked. A contactor 23 secured to the cradle comes into contact with a contactor on the external surface of the case and allows to issue a coded order to microprocessor 21 which then begins to control the closing process. The vacuum pump starts and, during an adjustable period of time, empties the air contained in suitcase 1 until obtaining a vacuum at a value predetermined. The multiple valve 13 is closed in order to maintain the vacuum. The 9,10,11 locks are then closed by the action of a vacuum on one face of the jacks tires, ensured by passage through the multiple valve 13. The other side of the pneumatic cylinders remain exposed to surrounding pressure which thus ensures the blocking of the bolts 9,10,11 in the closed position.

    La valise 1 est alors fermée d'une part par le vide intérieur et la pression environnante et, d'autre part, par les verrous frontaux arrières et latéraux 9,10,11 dont les organes de commande sont bloqués par ce même vide et cette même pression environnante.Suitcase 1 is then closed on the one hand by the internal vacuum and the pressure surrounding and, on the other hand, by the rear and side frontal locks 9,10,11 of which the control elements are blocked by the same vacuum and the same pressure surrounding.

    Le microprocesseur 21 arme alors le mécanisme de destruction 8.The microprocessor 21 then arms the destruction mechanism 8.

    Celui-ci est constitué de vérins hydrauliques 17 qui tirent leur énergie d'un accumulateur de pression hydraulique 12.This consists of hydraulic cylinders 17 which draw their energy from a hydraulic pressure accumulator 12.

    Ces vérins 17 comportent un emporte-pièces 18 qui peut découper les liasses de valeurs placées dans les logements 7 de part et d'autre par un mouvement transversal au plan médian de la valise 1.These jacks 17 include a cookie cutter 18 which can cut the bundles of values placed in the dwellings 7 on either side by a movement transverse to the median plane of the suitcase 1.

    D'après leur forme, ces emporte-pièces 18 peuvent découper soit un coin de chaque liasse, soit une partie centrale de la liasse. Cette découpe a une forme telle qu'elle permet immédiatement l'identification d'une valeur ayant subi le traitement.Depending on their shape, these cookie cutters 18 can cut either a corner of each bundle, ie a central part of the bundle. This cut has such a shape that it immediately allows the identification of a security having undergone the processing.

    Pendant la phase du transport, le microprocesseur 21 contrôle par des capteurs plusieurs facteurs de l'environnement de la valise, c'est-à-dire la température, l'humidité, la pression, l'accélération et les compare continuellement aux valeurs enregistrées lors de la fermeture de la valise. Si une valeur mesurée s'écarte des limites préétablies dans des limites de temps fixées, le microprocesseur 21 entame le processus de destruction des valeurs par l'actionnement d'une électrovanne des vérins 17.During the transport phase, the microprocessor 21 controls by sensors several factors of the environment of the suitcase, that is to say the temperature, humidity, pressure, acceleration and continually compare them to values recorded when the suitcase was closed. If a measured value deviates from preset limits within fixed time limits, the microprocessor 21 starts the process of destroying values by actuating a solenoid valve cylinders 17.

    L'ouverture s'effectue symétriquement à l'opération de fermeture. La valise 1 n'ayant subi aucune intervention irrégulière pendant le transport est mise à l'arrivée à destination dans un berceau 14 identique à celui utilisé au départ. Ce berceau a reçu par modem le code chargé dans le microprocesseur 21.The opening is done symmetrically to the closing operation. Suitcase 1 having undergone no irregular intervention during transport is put on arrival at destination in a cradle 14 identical to that used at the start. This cradle has received by modem the code loaded in the microprocessor 21.

    Une connexion électronique permet de délivrer ces ordres codés d'ouverture au microprocesseur 21 qui commence à commander le processus d'ouverture.An electronic connection allows these coded opening orders to be issued to microprocessor 21 which begins to control the opening process.

    Le microprocesseur 21 désarme d'abord le mécanisme de destruction 8. La vanne à voies multiples 13 est actionnée de manière à permettre l'entrée d'air dans la valise 1.The microprocessor 21 first disarms the destruction mechanism 8. The multi-way valve 13 is actuated so as to allow the entry of air into suitcase 1.

    Par un autre circuit, cette vanne multiple 13 relie les faces arrières des vérins des verrous 9, 10, 11 à un réservoir à vide 20, alors que les faces avant sont soumises à la pression atmosphérique régnant à ce moment dans la valise 1. Ceci permet le retrait des vérins et le déblocage des verrous 9, 10, 11.By another circuit, this multiple valve 13 connects the rear faces of the jacks latches 9, 10, 11 to a vacuum tank 20, while the front faces are subjected to atmospheric pressure prevailing at this time in the case 1. This allows the cylinders to be removed and the latches 9, 10, 11 to be released.

    Un signal indique la fin de l'opération. La valise peut être ouverte et les valeurs enlevées.A signal indicates the end of the operation. The suitcase can be opened and the values removed.

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    1. Vacuum security system applicable to a suitcase transporting securities, consisting of a microprocessor with a chip-card, placed in the suitcase and which controls all the actions of the security system, regulators for temperature, humidity, acceleration, electrical conductivity and radiation, an apparatus (8) ensuring the destruction of the securities, a system of locks (9,10,11) ensuring the mechanical closure of the suitcase (1) characterised by utilisation of two cradles (14), one placed at the point from which the securities depart and the other at the destination point, designed to receive in a housing (15) made to fit the suitcase (1) at departure and on arrival, supplied with a vacuum pump which makes the vacuum in the suitcase on departure, through pneumatic tubes and pneumatic liaisons (16), with the suitcase (1), also fitted with electric contacts (23) ensuring an electronic liaison with the suitcase (1), and connected to each other by a modem transmission line.
    2. Vacuum security system applicable to a suitcase transporting securities according to claim 1, characterised in that the suitcase (1) loaded with securities is introduced into the cradle(14) at the departure point in order to create the vacuum in the suitcase (1) by a pneumatic liaison.
    3. Vacuum security system applicable to a suitcase transporting securities according to claims 1 and 2, characterised in that the suitcase (1) loaded with the securities is introduced into a cradle (14) at the departure point , allowing, through an electronic liaison between the cradle (14) and the suitcase (1) and between the two cradles transmission of a code from the microprocessor in the suitcase (1) to the cradle at the destination point.
    4. Vacuum security system applicable to a suitcase transporting securities according the claim 1, characterised in that the locks (9, 10, 11) are subject to the action of pneumatic jacks which, through the activation of a multiple valve (13) block these locks (9,10,11) in the closed position whilst the vacuum is created in the suitcase (1) and free these locks (9,10,11) when atmospheric pressure is introduced into the suitcase (1).
    5. Vacuum security system applicable to a suitcase transporting securities according the claim 1, characterised in that the locks (9, 10, 11) are subject to the action of pneumatic jacks which, through the activation of a multiple valve (13) block these locks (9,10,11) in the closed position whilst the vacuum is created in the suitcase (1) and free these locks (9,10,11) when atmospheric pressure is introduced into the suitcase (1).
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