EP2235359B1 - Antitheft device adapter and related antitheft device - Google Patents

Antitheft device adapter and related antitheft device Download PDF

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EP2235359B1
EP2235359B1 EP08868825.4A EP08868825A EP2235359B1 EP 2235359 B1 EP2235359 B1 EP 2235359B1 EP 08868825 A EP08868825 A EP 08868825A EP 2235359 B1 EP2235359 B1 EP 2235359B1
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    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F02—COMBUSTION ENGINES; HOT-GAS OR COMBUSTION-PRODUCT ENGINE PLANTS
    • F02N—STARTING OF COMBUSTION ENGINES; STARTING AIDS FOR SUCH ENGINES, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • F02N11/00—Starting of engines by means of electric motors
    • F02N11/08—Circuits or control means specially adapted for starting of engines
    • F02N11/087—Details of the switching means in starting circuits, e.g. relays or electronic switches
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    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01H—ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
    • H01H27/00—Switches operated by a removable member, e.g. key, plug or plate; Switches operated by setting members according to a single predetermined combination out of several possible settings
    • H01H27/06—Key inserted and then turned to effect operation of the switch
    • H01H27/063—Key inserted and then turned to effect operation of the switch wherein the switch cannot be moved to a third position, e.g. start position, unless the preceding movement was from a first position to a second position, e.g. ignition position
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01H—ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
    • H01H1/00—Contacts
    • H01H1/58—Electric connections to or between contacts; Terminals
    • H01H1/5805—Connections to printed circuits
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    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01H—ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
    • H01H36/00—Switches actuated by change of magnetic field or of electric field, e.g. by change of relative position of magnet and switch, by shielding
    • H01H36/0006—Permanent magnet actuating reed switches

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  • the invention relates to an adapter for a starting switch of a motor vehicle lock.
  • the invention also relates to a corresponding lock.
  • an antitheft device comprises a stator, a rotor that can, for example by means of a conventional or electronic key, be rotated in the stator between different angular positions, and a multi-position start switch actuated by the rotor.
  • boot switches for burglar alarms are designed based on a low current architecture.
  • the low-current switch comprises two Reed bulbs disposed on a connector body fixed to the stator such that the longitudinal axis of the Reed bulbs is substantially parallel to the north-south axis of a magnet secured to the rotor. .
  • the detection of a magnetic field made near one or both Reed bulbs then allows to control the start or start of the vehicle engine.
  • the document EP 0 987 434 discloses a control of the power supply of the electric motor of a motor vehicle starter.
  • the document FR 2 699 606 presents a control circuit of a starter motor vehicle.
  • the object of the invention is to overcome this disadvantage of the prior art by providing a standard component which can be adapted for switching both weak currents and strong currents.
  • the invention proposes an adapter which comprises a high-current power module capable of being connected to a low-current switch, for transposing the low-current signals into high-current signals, thus making it possible, for example, to power the starter directly. of the vehicle.
  • This component can therefore be implemented in a simple and inexpensive way, in order to equip both entry-level vehicles with simple electronics in strong current, as well as more advanced vehicles whose electronic structure is current. low.
  • the power module comprises at its input pins capable of receiving a low current and at the output of pins capable of transmitting a strong current.
  • the pins at the output of the power module extend substantially vertically and above the pins at the input of the power module.
  • the power module comprises at least one power amplifier.
  • the power amplifier is a power relay.
  • the pins of the power module and the power relay are disposed on opposite sides of a printed circuit.
  • the invention also aims to provide a lock equipped with such an adapter.
  • the low-current switch comprises at least one element sensitive to a magnetic field that can be carried by a corresponding antitheft stator, and adapted to cooperate with a permanent magnet carried by a corresponding antitheft rotor.
  • the element sensitive to a magnetic field is a Reed bulb.
  • the magnetic field sensitive element is a Hall effect sensor, or a static or electromechanical relay.
  • the figure 1 illustrates an antitheft cooperating with an adapter, in particular for controlling a control unit not shown of a motor vehicle, such as a starter.
  • the antitheft device comprises a stator 1, a rotor 2 which can be rotated in the stator 1, for example by means of a key introduced into a wrench entry of the rotor 2, and a latch bolt of a steering column of the vehicle coupled to the rotor 2 and mounted to move in translation between positions corresponding to States released and locked from the column.
  • a connector body 4 is fixed on the stator 1, and a start switch is then secured to the stator 1 via this connector body 4.
  • the start switch is a low-current switch 7 which for example has at least one element sensitive to a magnetic field.
  • weak current refers to a current intended to diffuse, collect or exchange information in the form of electrical signals.
  • the currents in question are sometimes very weak (a few ⁇ A to a few mA).
  • the low-current switch comprises two Reed bulbs 7A, 7B provided with flexible pins 8A, 8B, adapted to cooperate with a permanent magnet 6 secured to the rotor 2.
  • the Reed 7A, 7B bulbs are arranged on the connector body 4, with their longitudinal axis substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis of the rotor 2. This solution ensures detection of the effective magnetic field while allowing the suppression of the formation of electric arcs.
  • the adapter comprises at least one high-power power module 9 connected to the low-current switch 7 by its input pins 10, and able to be connected to the control unit by its pins in FIG. output 11, to switch the starting, starting and stopping of the vehicle engine.
  • High current designates a current capable of supplying electrical energy, in particular for lighting, heating and motive power functions.
  • the currents involved are of the order of a few hundred mA to ten A.
  • the power module 9 has at its input three pins 10A, 10B, 10C adapted to receive a weak current and connected by the tracks of the connector 4 to the pins of the Reed bulbs 7A, 7B.
  • the pins 10A, 10B, 10C have a bent portion adapted to be connected to a printed circuit 13 and a substantially longitudinal portion parallel to the general plane of the printed circuit 13.
  • These pins 10 further include extensions of connections to the pins of Reed bulbs 7A, 7B.
  • the power module 9 has at its output pins 11 capable of transmitting a strong current, and connected to the control unit of the vehicle.
  • the power module 9 has four output pins 11A, 11B, 11C, 11D.
  • This provides a standard interface between the lock and the control unit.
  • the output pins 11A, 11B, 11C, 11D of the power module 9 extend substantially vertically and above the input pins 10A, 10B, 10C of the power module 9, thus providing a very compact adapter ( Figure 2A ).
  • At least one power amplifier is set up in the power module 9.
  • the power amplifier comprises two power relays 12A, 12B.
  • the pins 10, 11 of the power module 9 on the one hand and the power relays 12 on the other hand are arranged on opposite sides of the printed circuit 13, as can be seen on the Figure 2B .
  • the central pin 10B is connected to a pin of each Reed bulb 7A, 7B.
  • the other two pins 10A, 10C, are respectively connected to the other pin of each Reed bulb 7A, 7B.
  • the two power relays 12A, 12B are each connected to the central pin 10B.
  • the relay 12A is connected to the pin 10A, and the relay 12B to the pin 10C.
  • Each of the relays is also connected to the control unit, via the pins 11 A and 11 D to respectively ensure the general contact, and the starting of the vehicle.
  • the pin 11 B is connected to the positive pole (+) of the vehicle battery, and the pin 11C is connected to the negative pole (-) of the vehicle battery.
  • these connections between contacts and pins are made when the high-power power module 9 is clipped onto the tracks of the connector 4. Once the connections are established, a cover is added to protect the printed circuit board 13.
  • the key is turned from a first angle, the permanent magnet 6 is then close to one of the Reed 7A bulbs which closes under the effect of the magnetic field.
  • the two pins 10A and 10B are then switched and a low current electrical signal is transmitted.
  • the relay 12A then transmits a transformed electrical signal i1 to the control unit, which provides power to the electrical equipment. This is the general contact position of the lock.
  • the key can be turned from a second angle. During this rotation, the bulb 7B remains closed and the bulb 7A closes, ensuring the switching of the three pins 10A to 10C.
  • the relay 12B then transmits a transformed electrical signal i2 to the control unit in order to start the engine. This is the starting position of the lock.
  • the key can be turned in a reverse direction to return to the general contact position, where the starter is no longer powered but the engine is running, the bulb 7A is open following the removal of the Permanent magnet 6. Then, by an additional rotation in the same direction, the key is returned to the off position where the two Reed bulbs 7A, 7B are open.
  • Another embodiment is to replace Reed bulbs 7A, 7B with a Hall effect power sensor. This ensures the reliability of the product.
  • the low-current switch may comprise a static or electromechanical relay.

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L'invention concerne un adaptateur, pour interrupteur de démarrage d'un antivol d'un véhicule automobile. L'invention concerne également un antivol correspondant.The invention relates to an adapter for a starting switch of a motor vehicle lock. The invention also relates to a corresponding lock.

Classiquement, un antivol comprend un stator, un rotor pouvant, par exemple au moyen d'une clé classique ou électronique, être entraîné en rotation dans le stator entre différentes positions angulaires, et un interrupteur de démarrage à plusieurs positions actionné par le rotor.Conventionally, an antitheft device comprises a stator, a rotor that can, for example by means of a conventional or electronic key, be rotated in the stator between different angular positions, and a multi-position start switch actuated by the rotor.

De plus en plus, les interrupteurs de démarrage pour antivol sont conçus sur la base d'une architecture à courant faible.Increasingly, boot switches for burglar alarms are designed based on a low current architecture.

Un tel antivol avec un interrupteur à courant faible est décrit dans le document FR 2 891 948 au nom de la Demanderesse. Selon ce document, l'interrupteur à courant faible comprend deux ampoules Reed disposées sur un corps de connecteur fixé sur le stator tel que l'axe longitudinal des ampoules Reed est sensiblement parallèle à l'axe nord-sud d'un aimant solidarisé au rotor. Lors de la rotation du rotor, la détection d'un champ magnétique réalisée à proximité d'une ou des deux ampoules Reed permet alors de piloter la mise en marche ou le démarrage du moteur du véhicule.Such a lock with a low current switch is described in the document FR 2 891 948 in the name of the Claimant. According to this document, the low-current switch comprises two Reed bulbs disposed on a connector body fixed to the stator such that the longitudinal axis of the Reed bulbs is substantially parallel to the north-south axis of a magnet secured to the rotor. . During rotation of the rotor, the detection of a magnetic field made near one or both Reed bulbs then allows to control the start or start of the vehicle engine.

Cependant ces interrupteurs à courant faible ne peuvent fonctionner qu'en circuit courant faible. De même, les interrupteurs à courant fort ne peuvent fonctionner qu'en circuit courant fort. En conséquence, il est nécessaire de prévoir pour chaque type de véhicules des développements spécifiques entraînant ainsi des surcoûts.However, these low current switches can only operate in a low current circuit. Likewise, the strong current switches can only operate in a strong current circuit. Therefore, it is necessary to provide for each type of vehicle specific developments resulting in additional costs.

Le document EP 0 987 434 divulgue une commande de l'alimentation du moteur électrique d'un démarreur de véhicule automobile. Le document FR 2 699 606 présente quant à lui un circuit de commande d'un démarreur de véhicule automobile.The document EP 0 987 434 discloses a control of the power supply of the electric motor of a motor vehicle starter. The document FR 2 699 606 presents a control circuit of a starter motor vehicle.

L'invention a pour objectif de pallier cet inconvénient de l'art antérieur en fournissant un composant standard, pouvant être adapté pour la commutation aussi bien courants faibles que courants forts.The object of the invention is to overcome this disadvantage of the prior art by providing a standard component which can be adapted for switching both weak currents and strong currents.

Plus précisément, l'invention propose un adaptateur qui comporte un module de puissance à courant fort apte à être connecté à un interrupteur à courant faible, pour transposer les signaux courant faible en signaux courant fort, permettant ainsi d'alimenter directement par exemple le démarreur du véhicule.More specifically, the invention proposes an adapter which comprises a high-current power module capable of being connected to a low-current switch, for transposing the low-current signals into high-current signals, thus making it possible, for example, to power the starter directly. of the vehicle.

Ce composant peut donc être mis en oeuvre de façon simple et peu coûteuse, afin d'équiper aussi bien des véhicules d'entrée de gamme disposant d'une électronique simple en courant fort, que des véhicules plus évolués dont la structure électronique est en courant faible.This component can therefore be implemented in a simple and inexpensive way, in order to equip both entry-level vehicles with simple electronics in strong current, as well as more advanced vehicles whose electronic structure is current. low.

Avantageusement, le module de puissance comporte en entrée des broches aptes à recevoir un courant faible et en sortie des broches aptes à transmettre un courant fort.Advantageously, the power module comprises at its input pins capable of receiving a low current and at the output of pins capable of transmitting a strong current.

De façon préférentielle, les broches en sortie du module de puissance se prolongent sensiblement verticalement et au dessus des broches en entrée du module de puissance.Preferably, the pins at the output of the power module extend substantially vertically and above the pins at the input of the power module.

Selon un mode de réalisation préféré, le module de puissance comprend au moins un amplificateur de puissance.According to a preferred embodiment, the power module comprises at least one power amplifier.

De façon avantageuse, l'amplificateur de puissance est un relais de puissance.Advantageously, the power amplifier is a power relay.

Préférentiellement, les broches du module de puissance et le relais de puissance sont disposées sur des faces opposées d'un circuit imprimé.Preferably, the pins of the power module and the power relay are disposed on opposite sides of a printed circuit.

L'invention a également pour objectif de fournir un antivol équipé d'un tel adaptateur.The invention also aims to provide a lock equipped with such an adapter.

Avantageusement, l'interrupteur à courant faible comporte au moins un élément sensible à un champ magnétique apte à être porté par un stator d'antivol correspondant, et apte à coopérer avec un aimant permanent porté par un rotor d'antivol correspondant.Advantageously, the low-current switch comprises at least one element sensitive to a magnetic field that can be carried by a corresponding antitheft stator, and adapted to cooperate with a permanent magnet carried by a corresponding antitheft rotor.

De façon préférentielle, l'élément sensible à un champ magnétique est une ampoule Reed.Preferably, the element sensitive to a magnetic field is a Reed bulb.

De façon avantageuse, l'élément sensible à un champ magnétique est un capteur à effet Hall, ou encore un relais statique ou électromécanique.Advantageously, the magnetic field sensitive element is a Hall effect sensor, or a static or electromechanical relay.

D'autres caractéristiques et avantages de l'invention apparaîtront plus clairement à la lecture de la description suivante d'un mode de réalisation préférentiel, donné à titre de simple exemple illustratif et non limitatif, et des dessins annexés parmi lesquels :

  • la figure 1 est une vue en coupe longitudinale d'un antivol selon l'invention ;
  • les figures 2A et 2B sont des vues en perspective du module de puissance selon l'invention ;
  • la figure 3 illustre un schéma de principe du circuit selon l'invention.
Other features and advantages of the invention will appear more clearly on reading the following description of a preferred embodiment, given as a simple illustrative and nonlimiting example, and the appended drawings in which:
  • the figure 1 is a longitudinal sectional view of an antitheft device according to the invention;
  • the Figures 2A and 2B are perspective views of the power module according to the invention;
  • the figure 3 illustrates a block diagram of the circuit according to the invention.

La figure 1 illustre un antivol coopérant avec un adaptateur, en particulier pour le pilotage d'une unité de commande non représentée d'un véhicule automobile, tel qu'un démarreur.The figure 1 illustrates an antitheft cooperating with an adapter, in particular for controlling a control unit not shown of a motor vehicle, such as a starter.

L'antivol comporte un stator 1, un rotor 2 pouvant être entraîné en rotation dans le stator 1, par exemple au moyen d'une clé introduite dans une entrée de clé du rotor 2, et un pêne de verrouillage d'une colonne de direction du véhicule couplé au rotor 2 et monté mobile en translation entre des positions correspondant à des états libéré et verrouillé de la colonne.The antitheft device comprises a stator 1, a rotor 2 which can be rotated in the stator 1, for example by means of a key introduced into a wrench entry of the rotor 2, and a latch bolt of a steering column of the vehicle coupled to the rotor 2 and mounted to move in translation between positions corresponding to States released and locked from the column.

Un corps de connecteur 4 est fixé sur le stator 1, et un interrupteur de démarrage est alors solidarisé au stator 1 par l'intermédiaire de ce corps de connecteur 4.A connector body 4 is fixed on the stator 1, and a start switch is then secured to the stator 1 via this connector body 4.

L'interrupteur de démarrage est un interrupteur à courant faible 7 qui présente par exemple au moins un élément sensible à un champ magnétique.The start switch is a low-current switch 7 which for example has at least one element sensitive to a magnetic field.

On désigne par courant faible, un courant visant à diffuser, recueillir ou échanger de l'information sous forme de signaux électriques. Les courants mis en cause sont parfois très faibles (quelques µA à quelques mA).The term "weak current" refers to a current intended to diffuse, collect or exchange information in the form of electrical signals. The currents in question are sometimes very weak (a few μA to a few mA).

Selon un mode de réalisation préféré l'interrupteur à courant faible comprend deux ampoules Reed 7A, 7B pourvues de broches souples 8A, 8B, aptes à coopérer avec un aimant permanent 6 solidarisé au rotor 2. En outre, les ampoules Reed 7A, 7B, sont disposées sur le corps de connecteur 4, avec leur axe longitudinal sensiblement parallèle à l'axe longitudinal du rotor 2. Cette solution assure une détection du champ magnétique efficace tout en permettant la suppression de la formation d'arcs électriques.According to a preferred embodiment the low-current switch comprises two Reed bulbs 7A, 7B provided with flexible pins 8A, 8B, adapted to cooperate with a permanent magnet 6 secured to the rotor 2. In addition, the Reed 7A, 7B bulbs, are arranged on the connector body 4, with their longitudinal axis substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis of the rotor 2. This solution ensures detection of the effective magnetic field while allowing the suppression of the formation of electric arcs.

Selon l'invention, l'adaptateur comporte au moins un module de puissance à courant fort 9 connecté à l'interrupteur à courant faible 7 par ses broches en entrée 10, et apte à être connecté à l'unité de commande par ses broches en sortie 11, afin de commuter les opérations de mise en marche, de démarrage et d'arrêt du moteur du véhicule.According to the invention, the adapter comprises at least one high-power power module 9 connected to the low-current switch 7 by its input pins 10, and able to be connected to the control unit by its pins in FIG. output 11, to switch the starting, starting and stopping of the vehicle engine.

On désigne par courant fort, un courant apte à fournir de l'énergie électrique notamment destinée à des fonctions d'éclairage, de chauffage et de force motrice. Les courants mis en cause sont de l'ordre de quelques centaines de mA à une dizaine d'A.High current designates a current capable of supplying electrical energy, in particular for lighting, heating and motive power functions. The currents involved are of the order of a few hundred mA to ten A.

L'adaptateur est représenté plus en détail sur les figures 2A et 2B sous deux angles différents. Préférentiellement, le module de puissance 9 comporte en entrée trois broches 10A, 10B, 10C aptes à recevoir un courant faible et reliés par les pistes du connecteur 4 aux broches des ampoules Reed 7A, 7B. Les broches 10A, 10B, 10C, présentent une partie coudée apte à être connectée sur un circuit imprimé 13 et une partie sensiblement longitudinale parallèle au plan général du circuit imprimé 13. Ces broches 10 comportent en outre des prolongements de raccordements aux broches des ampoules Reed 7A, 7B.The adapter is shown in more detail on the Figures 2A and 2B from two different angles. Preferably, the power module 9 has at its input three pins 10A, 10B, 10C adapted to receive a weak current and connected by the tracks of the connector 4 to the pins of the Reed bulbs 7A, 7B. The pins 10A, 10B, 10C, have a bent portion adapted to be connected to a printed circuit 13 and a substantially longitudinal portion parallel to the general plane of the printed circuit 13. These pins 10 further include extensions of connections to the pins of Reed bulbs 7A, 7B.

Par ailleurs, le module de puissance 9 comporte en sortie des broches 11 aptes à transmettre un courant fort, et reliées à l'unité de commande du véhicule. En outre, le module de puissance 9 comporte quatre broches en sortie 11A, 11B, 11C, 11D.Furthermore, the power module 9 has at its output pins 11 capable of transmitting a strong current, and connected to the control unit of the vehicle. In addition, the power module 9 has four output pins 11A, 11B, 11C, 11D.

On réalise ainsi une interface standard entre l'antivol et l'unité de commande.This provides a standard interface between the lock and the control unit.

Avantageusement, les broches en sortie 11A, 11B, 11C, 11D du module de puissance 9 se prolongent sensiblement verticalement et au dessus des broches en entrée 10A, 10B, 10C du module de puissance 9, fournissant ainsi un adaptateur très compact (figure 2A).Advantageously, the output pins 11A, 11B, 11C, 11D of the power module 9 extend substantially vertically and above the input pins 10A, 10B, 10C of the power module 9, thus providing a very compact adapter ( Figure 2A ).

Au moins un amplificateur de puissance est mis en place dans le module de puissance 9. Avantageusement, l'amplificateur de puissance comprend deux relais de puissance 12A, 12B. Les broches 10, 11 du module de puissance 9 d'une part et les relais de puissance 12 d'autre part sont disposés sur des faces opposées du circuit imprimé 13, comme on le constate sur la figure 2B.At least one power amplifier is set up in the power module 9. Advantageously, the power amplifier comprises two power relays 12A, 12B. The pins 10, 11 of the power module 9 on the one hand and the power relays 12 on the other hand are arranged on opposite sides of the printed circuit 13, as can be seen on the Figure 2B .

Sur la figure 3 est représenté le circuit électrique de l'adaptateur selon l'invention. La broche centrale 10B est reliée à une broche de chaque ampoule Reed 7A, 7B. Les deux autres broches 10A, 10C, sont connectées respectivement à l'autre broche de chaque ampoule Reed 7A, 7B.On the figure 3 is shown the electrical circuit of the adapter according to the invention. The central pin 10B is connected to a pin of each Reed bulb 7A, 7B. The other two pins 10A, 10C, are respectively connected to the other pin of each Reed bulb 7A, 7B.

Les deux relais de puissance12A, 12B sont reliés chacun à la broche centrale 10B. Par ailleurs, le relais 12A est relié à la broche 10A, et le relais 12B à la broche 10C. Chacun des relais est également relié à l'unité de commande, par le biais des broches 11 A et 11 D pour assurer respectivement le contact général, et le démarrage du véhicule. En outre, la broche 11 B est reliée au pôle positif (+) de la batterie du véhicule, et la broche 11C est reliée au pôle négatif (-) de la batterie du véhicule.The two power relays 12A, 12B are each connected to the central pin 10B. In addition, the relay 12A is connected to the pin 10A, and the relay 12B to the pin 10C. Each of the relays is also connected to the control unit, via the pins 11 A and 11 D to respectively ensure the general contact, and the starting of the vehicle. In addition, the pin 11 B is connected to the positive pole (+) of the vehicle battery, and the pin 11C is connected to the negative pole (-) of the vehicle battery.

De préférence, ces connexions entre contacts et broches sont réalisées lorsque le module de puissance à courant fort 9 vient se clipper sur les pistes du connecteur 4. Une fois les connexions établies, un capot est ajouté pour protéger le circuit imprimé 13.Preferably, these connections between contacts and pins are made when the high-power power module 9 is clipped onto the tracks of the connector 4. Once the connections are established, a cover is added to protect the printed circuit board 13.

Selon l'exemple décrit, le rotor et ainsi l'interrupteur de démarrage de l'antivol peut prendre trois positions :

  • une position d'arrêt ;
  • une position de contact général ;
  • et une position de démarrage.
According to the example described, the rotor and thus the boot switch of the lock can take three positions:
  • a stop position;
  • a position of general contact;
  • and a start position.

Il pourrait comprendre également d'autres positions, par exemple une position d'alimentation radio.It could also include other positions, for example a radio feed position.

En position d'arrêt, illustrée sur la figure 3, l'aimant permanent 6 est éloigné des ampoules Reed 7A, 7B, et ces ampoules sont toutes les deux ouvertes. Aucun signal n'est donc transmis par le module de puissance 9 à l'unité de commande.In the off position, illustrated on the figure 3 the permanent magnet 6 is remote from the Reed bulbs 7A, 7B, and these bulbs are both open. No signal is therefore transmitted by the power module 9 to the control unit.

La clé est tournée d'un premier angle, l'aimant permanent 6 est alors à proximité d'une des ampoules Reed 7A qui se ferme sous l'effet du champ magnétique. Les deux broches 10A et 10B sont alors commutées et un signal électrique courant faible est transmis. Le relais 12A transmet alors un signal électrique transformé i1 à l'unité de commande, ce qui assure l'alimentation des équipements électriques. C'est la position de contact général de l'antivol.The key is turned from a first angle, the permanent magnet 6 is then close to one of the Reed 7A bulbs which closes under the effect of the magnetic field. The two pins 10A and 10B are then switched and a low current electrical signal is transmitted. The relay 12A then transmits a transformed electrical signal i1 to the control unit, which provides power to the electrical equipment. This is the general contact position of the lock.

La clé peut être tournée d'un second angle. Durant cette rotation, l'ampoule 7B reste fermée et l'ampoule 7A se ferme, assurant la commutation des trois broches 10A à 10C. Le relais 12B transmet alors un signal électrique transformé i2 à l'unité de commande afin d'assurer le démarrage du moteur. C'est la position de démarrage de l'antivol.The key can be turned from a second angle. During this rotation, the bulb 7B remains closed and the bulb 7A closes, ensuring the switching of the three pins 10A to 10C. The relay 12B then transmits a transformed electrical signal i2 to the control unit in order to start the engine. This is the starting position of the lock.

De cette position, la clé peut être tournée dans un sens inverse pour revenir à la position de contact général, où le démarreur n'est plus alimenté mais le moteur est en marche, l'ampoule 7A étant ouverte suite à l'éloignement de l'aimant permanent 6. Puis, par une rotation supplémentaire dans le même sens, la clé est ramenée en position d'arrêt où les deux ampoules Reed 7A, 7B sont ouvertes.From this position, the key can be turned in a reverse direction to return to the general contact position, where the starter is no longer powered but the engine is running, the bulb 7A is open following the removal of the Permanent magnet 6. Then, by an additional rotation in the same direction, the key is returned to the off position where the two Reed bulbs 7A, 7B are open.

Un autre mode de réalisation consiste à remplacer les ampoules Reed 7A, 7B par un capteur à effet Hall de puissance. On assure ainsi la fiabilisation du produit.Another embodiment is to replace Reed bulbs 7A, 7B with a Hall effect power sensor. This ensures the reliability of the product.

Selon encore un autre mode de réalisation, l'interrupteur à courant faible peut comporter un relais statique ou électromécanique. Ces solutions présentent l'avantage d'être relativement économiques.According to yet another embodiment, the low-current switch may comprise a static or electromechanical relay. These solutions have the advantage of being relatively economical.

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  1. Adapter, for the starter switch of an antitheft device for an automobile wherein said switch is a low-current switch (7) carried by a connector (4) able to be fastened onto a corresponding antitheft device stator (1), said low-current switch (7) comprising at least one element sensitive to a magnetic field and able to cooperate with a permanent magnet (6) carried by a corresponding antitheft device rotor (2),
    characterised in that it comprises a high-current power module (9) able to be fastened onto the connector (4) and able to be connected to said low-current switch (7) by the intermediary of the tracks of the connector (4), in order to transpose the low-current signals of said switch in the form of high-current signals.
  2. Adapter according to claim 1, characterised in that said power module (9) comprises at the input pins (10) able to receive a low current and at the output pins (11) able to transmit a high current.
  3. Adapter according to claim 2, characterised in that the pins at the output (11) of said power module (9) are extended substantially vertically and above the pins at the input (10) of said power module (9).
  4. Adapter according to one of claims 1 to 3, characterised in that said power module (9) comprises at least one power amplifier.
  5. Adapter according to claim 4, characterised in that said power amplifier is a power relay (12).
  6. Adapter according to one of claims 2 and 3 in combination with claim 5, characterised in that the pins (10, 11) of said power module and the power relay (12) are arranged on opposite faces of a printed circuit (13).
  7. Antitheft device characterised in that it comprises an adapter according to any of claims 1 to 6.
  8. Antitheft device according to claim 7, characterised in that said element sensitive to a magnetic field is a Reed switch (7A, 7B).
  9. Antitheft device according to claim 7, characterised in that said element sensitive to a magnetic field is a Hall effect sensor, or a static or electromagnetic relay.
  10. Connector for antitheft device according to any of claims 7 to 9, able to be mounted on the stator (1) of the antitheft device, characterised in that said connector (4) carries:
    - a low-current switch (7) comprising at least one element sensitive to a magnetic field able to cooperate with a permanent magnet (6) carried by the rotor (2) of the antitheft device, and
    - an adapter according to any of claims 1 to 6, comprising a high-current power module (9) connected to the low-current switch (7) by the tracks of the connector (4).
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