EP2734696B1 - Antitheft device for liquid container - Google Patents

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EP2734696B1
EP2734696B1 EP12750434.8A EP12750434A EP2734696B1 EP 2734696 B1 EP2734696 B1 EP 2734696B1 EP 12750434 A EP12750434 A EP 12750434A EP 2734696 B1 EP2734696 B1 EP 2734696B1
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    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E05—LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
    • E05B—LOCKS; ACCESSORIES THEREFOR; HANDCUFFS
    • E05B73/00—Devices for locking portable objects against unauthorised removal; Miscellaneous locking devices
    • E05B73/0017—Anti-theft devices, e.g. tags or monitors, fixed to articles, e.g. clothes, and to be removed at the check-out of shops
    • E05B73/0041—Anti-theft devices, e.g. tags or monitors, fixed to articles, e.g. clothes, and to be removed at the check-out of shops for essentially round objects, e.g. bottles or racket handles
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E05—LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
    • E05B—LOCKS; ACCESSORIES THEREFOR; HANDCUFFS
    • E05B73/00—Devices for locking portable objects against unauthorised removal; Miscellaneous locking devices
    • E05B73/0017—Anti-theft devices, e.g. tags or monitors, fixed to articles, e.g. clothes, and to be removed at the check-out of shops
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G09—EDUCATION; CRYPTOGRAPHY; DISPLAY; ADVERTISING; SEALS
    • G09F—DISPLAYING; ADVERTISING; SIGNS; LABELS OR NAME-PLATES; SEALS
    • G09F3/00—Labels, tag tickets, or similar identification or indication means; Seals; Postage or like stamps
    • G09F3/02—Forms or constructions
    • G09F3/03—Forms or constructions of security seals
    • G09F3/0305—Forms or constructions of security seals characterised by the type of seal used
    • G09F3/037—Forms or constructions of security seals characterised by the type of seal used having tie-wrap sealing means
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G09—EDUCATION; CRYPTOGRAPHY; DISPLAY; ADVERTISING; SEALS
    • G09F—DISPLAYING; ADVERTISING; SIGNS; LABELS OR NAME-PLATES; SEALS
    • G09F3/00—Labels, tag tickets, or similar identification or indication means; Seals; Postage or like stamps
    • G09F3/08—Fastening or securing by means not forming part of the material of the label itself
    • G09F3/14—Fastening or securing by means not forming part of the material of the label itself by strings, straps, chains, or wires
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
    • B65D63/00—Flexible elongated elements, e.g. straps, for bundling or supporting articles
    • B65D63/02—Metallic straps, tapes, or bands; Joints between ends thereof
    • B65D63/06—Joints produced by application of separate securing members, e.g. by deformation thereof
    • B65D63/08—Joints using buckles, wedges, or like locking members attached to the ends of the elements
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
    • B65D63/00—Flexible elongated elements, e.g. straps, for bundling or supporting articles
    • B65D63/10—Non-metallic straps, tapes, or bands; Filamentary elements, e.g. strings, threads or wires; Joints between ends thereof
    • B65D63/1018—Joints produced by application of integral securing members, e.g. buckles, wedges, tongue and slot, locking head and teeth or the like
    • B65D63/1027—Joints produced by application of integral securing members, e.g. buckles, wedges, tongue and slot, locking head and teeth or the like the integral securing member being formed as a female and male locking member, e.g. locking head and locking teeth, or the like

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  • the invention relates to the field of anti-theft articles sold in stores and comprising a remote alarm trigger system, and more particularly the locks for bottles or similar containers.
  • the invention will be more particularly described with regard to bottle locks, without being limited thereto, and applies to locks for all containers of liquids bottles, cans, cans, etc ....
  • the device of this document comprises firstly a body defining an internal cavity in which is housed a magnetic locking system, and secondly a so-called locking piece pivotally attached to one of the parts of the body of the device and whose free end is intended to lock the lock around the neck of a bottle, to be introduced into the cavity to cooperate with the locking system.
  • the body and the locking piece both have a semicircular profile to form an annular shape in the locked position of the device so as to encircle the cylindrical neck of the bottle.
  • a detacher known per se is positioned against the body of the device to magnetize the unlocking of the system. So that the locking piece is pushed out of the body of the device during unlocking, means Spring-like elastics or elements of elastic material are provided associated with the cavity of said body.
  • this device is not optimal to obtain a reliable and rapid withdrawal of the locking piece from the body of the device.
  • the invention therefore aims to provide an anti-theft device for articles to be protected from the liquid container type, the device being able to be easily and quickly set up on the article and the removal of the part or locking ring is particularly prompt, while having the advantage of not requiring outside help such as manual traction.
  • the anti-theft device comprises a ring or collar, means for locking the ring in the closed position, and anti-theft detection means, the ring comprising a body which has a first end near which the means are associated. a second free opposite end to be inserted into the locking means, and at least one circular portion extending from the second end and intended to cooperate with said locking means, and is characterized in that the body of the ring in the open position comprises a linear portion arranged in extension of the circular portion opposite the second free end, said linear portion imposing an elastic effect to the ring during unlocking.
  • the linear portion provides a complementary elasticity to the device, which ensures an effective and instantaneous removal of the second end out of the locking means.
  • the linear portion is straight over at least 15% of the length of the ring body, preferably 15 to 25% of the length.
  • the body of the ring is made of plastic, such as PVC, preferably consists solely of plastic without containing any metal element.
  • the linear part In order to provide adequate elasticity, the linear part must be sufficiently flexible. Its thickness will therefore be adapted accordingly. For example, it has a thickness of between 1.2 mm and 2 mm, preferably between 1.4 and 1.6 mm.
  • the thickness of the circular portion must be less flexible and has a thickness of the order of 1.5 to 2 times the thickness of the linear portion.
  • the body of the ring comprises a curved portion extending the linear portion opposite the circular portion and ending with the first end.
  • This curved portion carrying the locking means advantageously has the same thickness as that of the linear part and is it also flexible, which generates a circular profile of the linear and curved parts during tightening of the ring, guaranteeing ultimately an annular shape closed device around a cylindrical barrel (neck of the bottle).
  • the circular portion of the ring intended to cooperate with the locking means has a thickness greater than that of the linear portion. Remaining flexible, it is more rigid than the linear part.
  • the curved portion and the linear portion of the ring (part which are not introduced into the locking means) have at the inner wall of the ring, a longitudinal rib, preferably central to the height. of the ring and extending from the termination of the circular portion to the locking means.
  • the rib has a thickness of the order of 2 mm.
  • This rib is intended to cooperate with the underside of the ring of the bottle by being pressed against and pressed against. This rib reinforces the security of the lock, preventing the risk of insertion of a blade or similar tool between the ring and the neck of the bottle.
  • the circular portion of the ring, on the outer wall of the body is partly crenellated from the free end, which will allow by the presence of grooves, the locking of the ring during the cooperation of the latter with the teeth a notched piece associated with the locking means.
  • the locking means comprise housed in a rigid casing a notched piece intended to cooperate with a crenellated portion of the circular portion of the ring, and adapted to be movable for its dissociation with said crenellated portion.
  • the locking means comprise a retaining piece of magnetic material capable of being movable and associated with a spring, this retaining piece being associated with the notched piece.
  • the detection means are housed in a housing which is integral with the outer wall of the body of the ring and arranged at the level of the circular portion and diametrically opposite the second end.
  • the detection means comprise an electronic flight detection system of the radiofrequency or magneto-acoustic type, capable of triggering a remote alarm.
  • the body of the ring, the housing of the detection means and the rigid envelope of the locking means are obtained by molding, in particular with the same plastic material.
  • the ring has on its outer wall a lug, in particular extending transversely to the circular portion, at a proximal portion.
  • the lug provides a better grip of the device and assists in its implementation.
  • the lug has a convexity against which is intended to apply the palm of the index of the user.
  • the device comprises cap means for capering the screw cap, very advantageously preventing any loosening of the plug.
  • the cap means such as a cap, form a projecting portion extending transversely to the plane containing the body of the ring and arranged facing the internal clamping volume of the ring.
  • the antitheft device also constitutes an inviolable control / display device for a price or a price range of an article, so as to identify the price or the price range of the product.
  • the collar associated with the locking means forms non-substitutable means of price identification. Indeed, on the one hand the collar carries or forms the price identification means and on the other hand it constitutes hooking means ensuring a locked attachment of the device around the article without said device can be removed or inter-changed.
  • the device comprises a family of rings and / or cap means of different colors, each color corresponding to a different price range, in particular each ring and / or each cap means constituting a part of the display means of price.
  • the ring in particular the housing housing the detection means, or the cap means, comprises a support plate on which is glued an adhesive price tag or is engraved a price.
  • the housing of the detection means or the cap means may form the identification / identification means.
  • the casing is of flat parallelepipedal shape associated with the body of the ring, the casing having at least three affixing surfaces, an upper, a lower and a facade that can be used to earn a price (label or engraving).
  • the parallelepiped-shaped casing has a dimension (height) transverse to the longitudinal body of the ring which is equal to or slightly greater than the height of said ring body, without exceeding twice this height.
  • the qualifiers "superior”, “lower”, “high” and “low” of the device are used as part of its normal installation, that is to say relative to a notion of installation of the device (of the ring) on a bottle which is arranged vertically.
  • the anti-theft device of the invention is more particularly used without being limited, around a cylindrical body, preferably a cylindrical body of a liquid container, such as a bottle neck, in particular aperitif wine or spirits, an upper ring of a can, a can neck, in particular motor vehicle oil.
  • a cylindrical body preferably a cylindrical body of a liquid container, such as a bottle neck, in particular aperitif wine or spirits, an upper ring of a can, a can neck, in particular motor vehicle oil.
  • the antitheft device 1 of the invention shown on the Figures 1 to 3 is intended to cooperate, with regard to Figures 4 and 5 with the neck of a bottle.
  • the device of the invention can be arranged on any cylindrical container, such as the neck of a can or a can.
  • the fixing ring 2 makes it possible to make the collar of the neck of the bottle integral with its cooperation with the locking means 4. After fixing ( figure 5 ), the clamping collar by contact the neck, it is impossible to introduce between the ring and the neck any object or cutting tool.
  • Ring 2 as illustrated on Figures 1 and 2 in its open position, the device or collar is thus unlocked, has a longitudinal body 20 having two opposite ends 21 and 22.
  • the first end 21 carries the locking means 4, while the second end 22 is free and intended to cooperate with said locking means.
  • the body 20 is rigid plastic, for example polyvinyl chloride (PVC). Preferably, it consists solely of plastic and contains no metal element.
  • PVC polyvinyl chloride
  • the body is flexible enough to be manipulated to introduce the free end 22 into the locking means 4 and by compression to continue the insertion so as to reduce the diameter of the collar to the desired tightening.
  • the body 20 has several parts with distinct geometric lines. Unlike the prior art, it does not have a totally circular shape in the open position.
  • the body 20 of the ring comprises successively: a so-called circular portion 23, a linear middle portion (rectilinear) 24, and a so-called curved portion 25.
  • the detection means 3 are fixed on a portion of the circular portion 23, substantially at the junction thereof with the rectilinear portion 24.
  • the means 3 are fixed on the opposite side to the concavity defined by the three said parts 23, 24 and 25.
  • the circular portion 23 extends from the free end 22 to the linear portion 24. Its curvature is much more pronounced than that of the curved portion 25. Thus, its line substantially forms an arc of a circle at an angle in the center of at least between 210 and 260 °, for example 250 °, as visible on the figure 2 by the dotted lines.
  • the arc has a distal portion 23A on the end side 22 and a proximal portion 23B extending the distal portion 23B and contiguous to the linear portion 24.
  • the circular portion 23 is partly crenellated on a portion 23C forming a series of indentations 23D. This succession of indentations extends from the free end 22 to the proximal portion 23B and upstream of the detection means 3.
  • Each indentation 23D develops on the height of the collar and in a plane whose inclination with respect to the tangent of the arc is in the direction of the detection means 3.
  • the indentations 23D form grooves which are intended to cooperate with teeth locking means 4 in the closed position of the device.
  • the curved portion 25 connected to the end 21 carrying the locking means 4 requires the collar to terminate substantially rounded to obtain a circular shape in the closed position of the collar by its cooperation with the end 22 and the circular portion 23.
  • the presence of the linear part 24 imposes an elastic effect on the ring 20 during unlocking.
  • This linear part makes it possible, during unlocking, to effectively contribute to the ejection of the end 22 out of the locking means 4. Its linear shape goes against the circular arrangement imposed on the ring in the position of closing.
  • this linear portion 24, to which a curved shape has been imposed in the biasing position then immediately tends to return to its right form of rest.
  • the linear portion 24 extends the distal portion 23B. His line is straight. It extends over a length that will be a function of the size of the ring, itself a function of the target diameter to be clamped.
  • the linear profile extends over 15% of the length of the body 20 of the ring.
  • the linear portion is flexible so as to be deformable to fit a curved profile.
  • it preferably has a thickness of between 1.4 and 1.6 mm.
  • the curved portion 25 and the linear portion 24 of the ring (parts that are not introduced into the locking means) have at the inner wall of the ring, a longitudinal rib 6, preferably central to the height of the ring and extending from the termination of the circular portion to the locking means.
  • the rib 6 has a thickness of the order of 2 mm. It is intended to be applied under the ring of the bottle in the mounted position of the device on the bottle.
  • the ring 2 is intended to be closed after it has been put in place around the neck of the bottle, its two ends being joined and fixed to one another inviolably by the locking means 4.
  • the locking means 4 as illustrated on the figure 6 comprise a locking system 4A known per se which is briefly described below.
  • the locking system 4A is housed in a rigid casing 40, preferably in the same plastic material as that of the ring 2.
  • the casing projects from the body of the ring.
  • the envelope or the housing 40 has an inlet orifice 41 adjoining the outer wall of the ring and arranged on the side of the linear part 24 of the ring, and an opposite outlet orifice 42 also contiguous to the outer wall.
  • an inner channel 48 matching the curved shape of the opposite curved portion 25A of the ring 2. This channel is intended to accommodate the crenellated portion 23C of the ring, in the closed position of the collar.
  • the locking system 4A comprises a retaining piece 43 of magnetic material and able to be movable by being associated with a spring 44.
  • the piece is movable transversely to the curved portion 25A of the ring 2 carrying the rigid envelope.
  • the locking system is further provided with a notched locking piece 45.
  • This piece is advantageously plastic, such as PVC.
  • the toothed piece 45 is integral in translation with the moving part 42.
  • the toothed piece 45 Opposite the securing portion with the moving part and facing the body of the ring 2, the toothed piece 45 comprises a plurality of teeth 46.
  • the teeth 46 are separated by cut edges 47 whose inclination is directed towards the inlet orifice 41.
  • the portion 23C of the ring In the locking position, the portion 23C of the ring is engaged in the channel 48 of the locking means, the grooves of the portion 23C cooperating with the teeth 46 of the locking system, the locking being ensured by the inclination in the opposite direction of the 23D indentations and cut sides 47.
  • the magnetic material of the retaining piece 43 ensures the unlocking of the ring by the dissociation of the crenellated portion 23C with the toothed piece 45. Indeed, by applying against the casing 40, more particularly against the opposite face 49 in the body of the ring 2, a common anti-theft stain removal tool (not shown) generally called detacher and formed of a strong magnet, the movable retainer 43 is drawn toward the detacher in the opposite direction to the ring. Its displacement frees the coupling of the portion 23C with the toothed piece 45, and under the effect of the spring 44 associated with the moving part, the circular portion 23 of the ring is ejected outside the casing 40, thus opening the ring 2, to arrive at the position shown on the figure 2 .
  • a common anti-theft stain removal tool (not shown) generally called detacher and formed of a strong magnet
  • the device of the invention as expressed above has at the level of the ring 2 itself, resilient means constituted by the linear profile 24 of the proximal portion of the ring. Said profile 24 deformed curved when the device is attached to a bottle neck, returns to its original rectilinear shape, once the portion 23A released locking means 4A.
  • the device of the invention forming an antitheft device is provided with the detection means 3.
  • the detection means 3 comprises a detection system which is not described in detail here because known in its operation and which is received in a rigid housing 30 associated with the circular portion 23 of the ring 2.
  • the detection system is capable of triggering a remote alarm of the radiofrequency or magneto-acoustic type.
  • the housing 30 is made of the same plastic as that of the ring and is obtained by molding together with the ring.
  • the housing 30 is arranged against the outer wall of the ring 2, diametrically opposed to the free end 22 and at the proximal portion 23B of said circular portion 23. It projects relative to the body of the ring 2.
  • the housing 30 also forms means for identification / display / price marking or a price range for the article to which the antitheft device is intended to be associated.
  • the housing 30 is a support for displaying or printing a price or a price range, and / or its color provides a way of locating a price range.
  • the entire device 1 is of the same color as the housing 30.
  • the housing 30 has a substantially parallelepipedal shape comprising a plurality of faces which constitute possible surfaces for affixing a price information.
  • the housing has next to the figure 1 , an upper face 31, an opposite lower face 32, a so-called front face 33, and two opposite lateral faces 34 and 35 connecting the front face 33 to the ring 2 to which said housing is associated.
  • the so-called rear face 36 of the housing which is associated with the ring 2 corresponds to the circular portion 23B of the latter and has its curved profile.
  • the housing 30 has space-saving dimensions but sufficient to provide display surfaces suitable for reading the information written on it ( figure 4 ).
  • the housing has a height H1 at most equal to twice the height H2 of the ring. It is recalled that the height is the transverse dimension to the longitudinal body of the ring and corresponding to the vertical dimension in the standing position of the bottle.
  • the detection system has dimensions adapted to the size of the housing 30.
  • the dimensions of the ring 2 of the antitheft device will be adapted according to the diameter of the containers to be surrounded, the housing 30 may have dimensions as small as those mentioned above.
  • the diameter of the closed ring will for example be between 50 and 60 mm.
  • the affixing surfaces essentially the front face 33 and the upper 31 and lower 32 faces, are intended to receive information, such as a price or a price.
  • price range which can be engraved directly into the plastic material or printed on self-adhesive labels, preferably with very high gluing power.
  • the device formed at least of the ring 2 and the housing 30 has a single color.
  • each family of devices is designed, each family being differentiated by a distinct color. Each color corresponds to a price range.
  • the black color corresponds to a price less than 10 €
  • the green to a price range between 10 and 20 €
  • the yellow between 20 and 50 €
  • the blue between 50 and 100 €
  • the anti-theft collar of the invention ( Figures 1 and 2 ) has on its outer part a lug 5 integral with the body 20 of the ring and arranged near the detection means 3, between the latter and the free end 22 of the ring.
  • the lug 5 extends substantially orthogonally to the body of the ring. It has a substantially curved shape with a convexity 50 which is opposite to the housing 3 or a concavity 51 facing said housing.
  • the antitheft comprises complementary means of styling or cap 7 as here represented by a cap and intended to cap the screw cap of the bottle.
  • cap means 7 are appropriately sized in height and width to cover the entire screw cap to prevent unscrewing.
  • the cap means 7 constitute a portion 71 projecting from the device, extending transversely to the plane containing the body of the ring and arranged facing the internal clamping volume 2A of the collar.
  • This projecting portion has a height H3 adapted to the height of the cap of the bottle. It forms a cylindrical rigid envelope closed at one of its ends and provided with a blind cavity 70 for housing the plug.
  • the cap means 7 are integral with the casing 3.
  • the ring 2 and the housing 3 are nylon, while the cap 7 is polycarbonate.
  • the housing 3 and the cap 7 may be made by molding to be made integral.
  • the housing 3 and the cap 7 are fastened together by the attached means 8.
  • the cap 7 comprises the cap 71 with its cavity 70, and a foot 72 laterally offset from the cup and arranged below said cup.
  • the foot 72 is hollow to accommodate the housing 3, for example by interlocking.
  • an insert 8 is fixedly fixed to the base of the foot 72 to prevent removal of the housing.
  • the irremovable attachment of the insert 8 is for example obtained, firstly by mechanical cooperation, such as by clipping or by interlocking male-female elements (here a rib 80 of the sliding part in an external groove 73 of the foot 72), and on the other hand by welding.
  • the collar 1 is prepared by introducing the free end 22 into the inlet orifice 41, at the limit of the orifice so that the collar, although closed, is not yet tightened and can be threaded around the neck.
  • One hand is then used for locking without having to hold the bottle with the other hand.
  • the distal end of the palm of the index finger is keyed in the concavity 51 of the lug 5, while the palm of the distal end of the thumb is pressed against the surface 49 of the locking means 4.
  • the collar is thus in prehension.
  • a detacher is brought against the surface 49 of the locking means 4 which separates the toothed part 45 of the portion 23C of the ring.
  • the latter being free, it is ejected thanks to the presence of the spring 44, and according to the invention, it is ensured to be expelled without outside assistance and extremely quickly out of the housing 40 of the locking means due to the profile configuration linear of the middle portion 24 of the ring.
  • the antitheft device of the invention is simple and fast to use, especially when unlocking.
  • the device of the invention as anti-theft device and its configuration advantageously provides a price control device for bottles.
  • This device around a bottle is not substitutable, is easy to implement, and quick to use in price analysis for users (customers or cashiers).

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L'invention concerne le domaine des antivols d'articles vendus en magasins et comprenant un système de déclenchement d'alarme à distance, et plus particulièrement les antivols pour bouteilles ou contenants similaires.The invention relates to the field of anti-theft articles sold in stores and comprising a remote alarm trigger system, and more particularly the locks for bottles or similar containers.

L'invention sera plus particulièrement décrite en regard d'antivols pour bouteille, sans toutefois y être limitée, et s'applique aux antivols pour tous contenants de liquides du type bouteilles, canettes, bidons, etc....The invention will be more particularly described with regard to bottle locks, without being limited thereto, and applies to locks for all containers of liquids bottles, cans, cans, etc ....

Certaines bouteilles de vin, d'apéritif ou de spiritueux sont bien entendu bien plus onéreuses que d'autres. Aussi, ces bouteilles sont dotées dans des magasins du type supermarchés d'antivols adaptés à être serrés et verrouillés autour du goulot des bouteilles.Some bottles of wine, aperitif or spirits are of course much more expensive than others. Also, these bottles are equipped in stores of the supermarket type of locks adapted to be tight and locked around the bottle neck.

On connaît de la demande de brevet internationale WO 2008/075310 un tel antivol. Le dispositif de ce document comporte d'une part un corps définissant une cavité interne dans laquelle est logé un système de verrouillage magnétique, et d'autre part une pièce dite de verrouillage fixée de façon pivotante à l'une des parties du corps du dispositif et dont l'extrémité libre est destinée, pour verrouiller l'antivol autour du col d'une bouteille, à être introduite dans la cavité pour coopérer avec le système de verrouillage. Le corps et la pièce de verrouillage présentent tous deux un profil semi-circulaire pour constituer une forme annulaire en position verrouillée du dispositif de façon à encercler le goulot cylindrique de la bouteille. Pour déverrouiller le dispositif, un détacheur connu en soi est positionné contre le corps du dispositif pour actionner par aimantation le déverrouillage du système. Afin que la pièce de verrouillage soit repoussée hors du corps du dispositif lors du déverrouillage, des moyens élastiques du type ressorts ou éléments en matériau élastique sont prévus associés à la cavité dudit corps.International patent application is known WO 2008/075310 such a lock. The device of this document comprises firstly a body defining an internal cavity in which is housed a magnetic locking system, and secondly a so-called locking piece pivotally attached to one of the parts of the body of the device and whose free end is intended to lock the lock around the neck of a bottle, to be introduced into the cavity to cooperate with the locking system. The body and the locking piece both have a semicircular profile to form an annular shape in the locked position of the device so as to encircle the cylindrical neck of the bottle. To unlock the device, a detacher known per se is positioned against the body of the device to magnetize the unlocking of the system. So that the locking piece is pushed out of the body of the device during unlocking, means Spring-like elastics or elements of elastic material are provided associated with the cavity of said body.

Cependant, malgré la présence des moyens élastiques, ce dispositif ne s'avère pas optimal pour obtenir un retrait fiable et rapide de la pièce de verrouillage hors du corps du dispositif.However, despite the presence of resilient means, this device is not optimal to obtain a reliable and rapid withdrawal of the locking piece from the body of the device.

L'invention a donc pour but de fournir un dispositif antivol pour articles à protéger du type contenants à liquide, le dispositif étant apte à être aisément et rapidement mis en place sur l'article et dont le retrait de la pièce ou bague de verrouillage est particulièrement prompt, tout en présentant l'avantage de ne pas nécessiter d'aide extérieure telle qu'une traction manuelle.The invention therefore aims to provide an anti-theft device for articles to be protected from the liquid container type, the device being able to be easily and quickly set up on the article and the removal of the part or locking ring is particularly prompt, while having the advantage of not requiring outside help such as manual traction.

Selon l'invention, le dispositif antivol comprend une bague ou collier, des moyens de verrouillage de la bague en position fermée, et des moyens de détection antivol, la bague comprenant un corps qui présente une première extrémité à proximité de laquelle sont associés les moyens de verrouillage, une seconde extrémité opposée libre destinée à être introduite dans les moyens de verrouillage, et au moins une partie circulaire s'étendant depuis la seconde extrémité et destinée à coopérer avec lesdits moyens de verrouillage, et est caractérisé en ce que le corps de la bague en position ouverte comprend une partie linéaire agencée en prolongement de la partie circulaire à l'opposé de la seconde extrémité libre, ladite partie linéaire imposant un effet élastique à la bague lors du déverrouillage.According to the invention, the anti-theft device comprises a ring or collar, means for locking the ring in the closed position, and anti-theft detection means, the ring comprising a body which has a first end near which the means are associated. a second free opposite end to be inserted into the locking means, and at least one circular portion extending from the second end and intended to cooperate with said locking means, and is characterized in that the body of the ring in the open position comprises a linear portion arranged in extension of the circular portion opposite the second free end, said linear portion imposing an elastic effect to the ring during unlocking.

Ainsi, la partie linéaire procure une élasticité complémentaire au dispositif, ce qui garantit un retrait efficace et instantané de la seconde extrémité hors des moyens de verrouillage.Thus, the linear portion provides a complementary elasticity to the device, which ensures an effective and instantaneous removal of the second end out of the locking means.

En particulier, la partie linéaire est droite sur au moins 15% de la longueur du corps de la bague, de préférence sur 15 à 25% de la longueur.In particular, the linear portion is straight over at least 15% of the length of the ring body, preferably 15 to 25% of the length.

Selon une caractéristique, le corps de la bague est formé de matière plastique, telle que du PVC, de préférence est constitué uniquement de matière plastique sans contenir aucun élément métallique.According to one characteristic, the body of the ring is made of plastic, such as PVC, preferably consists solely of plastic without containing any metal element.

Afin de fournir l'élasticité adéquate, la partie linéaire doit être suffisamment flexible. Son épaisseur sera donc adaptée en conséquence. Par exemple, elle présente une épaisseur comprise entre 1,2 mm et 2 mm, de préférence entre 1,4 et 1,6 mm.In order to provide adequate elasticity, the linear part must be sufficiently flexible. Its thickness will therefore be adapted accordingly. For example, it has a thickness of between 1.2 mm and 2 mm, preferably between 1.4 and 1.6 mm.

L'épaisseur de la partie circulaire doit en revanche être moins flexible et présente une épaisseur de l'ordre de 1,5 à 2 fois l'épaisseur de la partie linéaire.The thickness of the circular portion, however, must be less flexible and has a thickness of the order of 1.5 to 2 times the thickness of the linear portion.

Selon une autre caractéristique, le corps de la bague comprend une partie courbée prolongeant la partie linéaire à l'opposé de la partie circulaire et se terminant par la première extrémité. Cette partie courbée portant les moyens de verrouillage présente avantageusement la même épaisseur que celle de la partie linéaire et est-elle aussi flexible, ce qui engendre un profil circulaire des parties linéaire et courbe lors du serrage de la bague, garantissant au final une forme annulaire au dispositif fermé autour d'un fût cylindrique (goulot de la bouteille).According to another characteristic, the body of the ring comprises a curved portion extending the linear portion opposite the circular portion and ending with the first end. This curved portion carrying the locking means advantageously has the same thickness as that of the linear part and is it also flexible, which generates a circular profile of the linear and curved parts during tightening of the ring, guaranteeing ultimately an annular shape closed device around a cylindrical barrel (neck of the bottle).

De préférence, la partie circulaire de la bague destinée à coopérer avec les moyens de verrouillage présente une épaisseur supérieure à celle de la partie linéaire. Restant flexible, elle est plus rigide que la partie linéaire.Preferably, the circular portion of the ring intended to cooperate with the locking means has a thickness greater than that of the linear portion. Remaining flexible, it is more rigid than the linear part.

Selon une autre caractéristique préférentielle, la partie courbée et la partie linéaire de la bague (partie qui ne sont pas introduites dans les moyens de verrouillage) présentent au niveau de la paroi intérieure de la bague, une nervure longitudinale, de préférence centrale sur la hauteur de la bague et s'étendant depuis la terminaison de la partie circulaire jusqu'aux moyens de verrouillage.According to another preferred feature, the curved portion and the linear portion of the ring (part which are not introduced into the locking means) have at the inner wall of the ring, a longitudinal rib, preferably central to the height. of the ring and extending from the termination of the circular portion to the locking means.

La nervure présente une épaisseur de l'ordre de 2 mm.The rib has a thickness of the order of 2 mm.

Cette nervure a pour but de coopérer avec le dessous de la bague de la bouteille en y étant plaquée et serrée contre. Cette nervure renforce la sécurité de l'antivol, empêchant le risque d'insertion d'une lame ou outil similaire entre la bague et le col de la bouteille.This rib is intended to cooperate with the underside of the ring of the bottle by being pressed against and pressed against. This rib reinforces the security of the lock, preventing the risk of insertion of a blade or similar tool between the ring and the neck of the bottle.

Avantageusement, la partie circulaire de la bague, sur la paroi extérieure du corps, est en partie crénelée depuis l'extrémité libre, ce qui permettra par la présence de cannelures, le verrouillage de la bague lors de la coopération de ces dernières avec les dents d'une pièce crantée associée aux moyens de verrouillage.Advantageously, the circular portion of the ring, on the outer wall of the body, is partly crenellated from the free end, which will allow by the presence of grooves, the locking of the ring during the cooperation of the latter with the teeth a notched piece associated with the locking means.

Ainsi, les moyens de verrouillage comprennent logés dans une enveloppe rigide une pièce crantée destinée à coopérer avec une portion crénelée de la partie circulaire de la bague, et apte à être mobile pour sa dissociation avec ladite portion crénelée.Thus, the locking means comprise housed in a rigid casing a notched piece intended to cooperate with a crenellated portion of the circular portion of the ring, and adapted to be movable for its dissociation with said crenellated portion.

De plus, les moyens de verrouillage comprennent une pièce de retenue en matériau magnétique apte à être mobile et associée à un ressort, cette pièce de retenue étant associée à la pièce crantée.In addition, the locking means comprise a retaining piece of magnetic material capable of being movable and associated with a spring, this retaining piece being associated with the notched piece.

Selon encore une autre caractéristique, les moyens de détection sont logés dans un boîtier qui est solidaire de la paroi extérieure du corps de la bague et agencé au niveau de la partie circulaire et diamétralement opposé à la seconde extrémité.According to yet another characteristic, the detection means are housed in a housing which is integral with the outer wall of the body of the ring and arranged at the level of the circular portion and diametrically opposite the second end.

Les moyens de détection comportent un système électronique de détection de vol du type par radiofréquence ou magnéto-acoustique, susceptible de déclencher une alarme à distance.The detection means comprise an electronic flight detection system of the radiofrequency or magneto-acoustic type, capable of triggering a remote alarm.

De préférence, le corps de la bague, le boîtier des moyens de détection et l'enveloppe rigide des moyens de verrouillage sont obtenus par moulage, en particulier avec la même matière plastique.Preferably, the body of the ring, the housing of the detection means and the rigid envelope of the locking means are obtained by molding, in particular with the same plastic material.

En outre, la bague comporte sur sa paroi extérieure un ergot, notamment s'étendant transversalement à la partie circulaire, au niveau d'une portion proximale. L'ergot fournit une meilleure préhension du dispositif et aide à sa mise en oeuvre. De préférence, l'ergot présente une convexité contre laquelle est destinée à s'appliquer la paume de l'index de l'utilisateur.In addition, the ring has on its outer wall a lug, in particular extending transversely to the circular portion, at a proximal portion. The lug provides a better grip of the device and assists in its implementation. Preferably, the lug has a convexity against which is intended to apply the palm of the index of the user.

Par ailleurs, dans un mode de réalisation particulier, notamment pour bouteille avec bouchon à vis, le dispositif comporte des moyens de capuchonnage destinés à casquer le bouchon à vis, empêchant très avantageusement tout desserrage du bouchon. Les moyens de capuchonnage, tels qu'un capuchon, forment une partie en saillie s'étendant transversalement au plan contenant le corps de la bague et agencée en regard du volume intérieur de serrage de la bague.Moreover, in a particular embodiment, in particular for a bottle with a screw cap, the device comprises cap means for capering the screw cap, very advantageously preventing any loosening of the plug. The cap means, such as a cap, form a projecting portion extending transversely to the plane containing the body of the ring and arranged facing the internal clamping volume of the ring.

En casquant le bouchon à vis de manière combinée au collier de serrage entourant fermement le col de la bouteille, il est impossible de desserrer le bouchon. Ce système est particulièrement utile dans des magasins de grande distribution pour éviter l'ouverture des bouteilles sur place en vue de leur consommation.By screwing the screw cap together with the clamp tightly around the neck of the bottle, it is impossible to loosen the cap. This system is particularly useful in retail stores to avoid opening bottles on site for consumption.

Enfin selon l'invention, le dispositif antivol constitue également un dispositif de contrôle/d'affichage de manière inviolable d'un prix ou d'une plage de prix d'un article, de manière à identifier le prix ou la plage de prix d'un article du type bouteille ou autre contenant de liquide, le dispositif (la bague ou collier ou les moyens de capuchonnage) comprenant les moyens d'identification/repérage de prix.Finally, according to the invention, the antitheft device also constitutes an inviolable control / display device for a price or a price range of an article, so as to identify the price or the price range of the product. an article of the bottle or other type of liquid container, the device (the ring or collar or the cap means) comprising the means of identification / price identification.

Ainsi, le collier associé aux moyens de verrouillage forme des moyens non substituables d'identification de prix. En effet, d'une part le collier porte ou forme les moyens d'identification de prix et d'autre part il constitue des moyens d'accrochage assurant une fixation verrouillée du dispositif autour de l'article sans que ledit dispositif ne puisse être retiré ou inter-changé.Thus, the collar associated with the locking means forms non-substitutable means of price identification. Indeed, on the one hand the collar carries or forms the price identification means and on the other hand it constitutes hooking means ensuring a locked attachment of the device around the article without said device can be removed or inter-changed.

De préférence, le dispositif comporte une famille de bagues et/ou de moyens de capuchonnage de couleurs différentes, chaque couleur correspondant à une plage de prix différente, en particulier chaque bague et/ou chaque moyen de capuchonnage constituant une partie des moyens d'affichage de prix.Preferably, the device comprises a family of rings and / or cap means of different colors, each color corresponding to a different price range, in particular each ring and / or each cap means constituting a part of the display means of price.

Selon une caractéristique, la bague, en particulier le boîtier logeant les moyens de détection, ou les moyens de capuchonnage, comportent une plaque de support sur laquelle est collée une étiquette adhésive de prix ou bien est gravé un prix.According to one characteristic, the ring, in particular the housing housing the detection means, or the cap means, comprises a support plate on which is glued an adhesive price tag or is engraved a price.

Le boîtier des moyens de détection ou les moyens de capuchonnage peuvent former les moyens d'identification/repérage.The housing of the detection means or the cap means may form the identification / identification means.

De préférence, le boîtier est de forme parallélépipédique plate associée au corps de la bague, le boîtier présentant au moins trois surfaces d'apposition, une supérieure, une inférieure et une de façade pouvant servir à rapporter dessus un prix (étiquette ou gravure).Preferably, the casing is of flat parallelepipedal shape associated with the body of the ring, the casing having at least three affixing surfaces, an upper, a lower and a facade that can be used to earn a price (label or engraving).

Avantageusement, le boîtier de forme parallélépipédique présente une dimension (hauteur) transversale au corps longitudinal de la bague qui est égale ou légèrement supérieure à la hauteur dudit corps de bague, sans dépasser le double de cette hauteur.Advantageously, the parallelepiped-shaped casing has a dimension (height) transverse to the longitudinal body of the ring which is equal to or slightly greater than the height of said ring body, without exceeding twice this height.

Dans la suite de la description le terme de « hauteur », les qualificatifs « supérieur », « inférieur », « haut » et « bas » du dispositif sont utilisés dans le cadre de son installation normale, c'est-à-dire relatif à une notion d'installation du dispositif (de la bague) sur une bouteille qui est agencée à la verticale.In the following description of the term "height", the qualifiers "superior", "lower", "high" and "low" of the device are used as part of its normal installation, that is to say relative to a notion of installation of the device (of the ring) on a bottle which is arranged vertically.

Le dispositif antivol de l'invention est plus particulièrement utilisé sans y être limité, autour d'un corps cylindrique, de préférence d'un corps cylindrique d'un contenant de liquide, tel qu'un col de bouteille, notamment de vin d'apéritif ou de spiritueux, une bague supérieure d'une canette, un col de bidon, en particulier d'huile pour véhicule automobile.The anti-theft device of the invention is more particularly used without being limited, around a cylindrical body, preferably a cylindrical body of a liquid container, such as a bottle neck, in particular aperitif wine or spirits, an upper ring of a can, a can neck, in particular motor vehicle oil.

La présente invention est maintenant décrite à l'aide d'exemples uniquement illustratifs et nullement limitatifs de la portée de l'invention, et à partir des illustrations ci-jointes, dans lesquelles :

  • La figure 1 est une vue en perspective du dispositif en position ouverte ;
  • La figure 2 illustre une vue de dessus du dispositif de l'invention en position ouverte;
  • La figure 3 est une vue en perspective du dispositif en position fermée ;
  • La figure 4 est une vue de face du dispositif en position d'utilisation autour du goulot d'une bouteille ;
  • La figure 5 est une vue de dessus de la figure 4 ;
  • La figure 6 est une vue en coupe et de dessus de détail du dispositif ;
  • la figure 7 est une vue de dessus et en perspective d'une variante de réalisation du dispositif de l'invention ;
  • la figure 8 est une vue de dessous de la figure 7 ;
  • la figure 9 représente une variante de réalisation de la figure 7.
The present invention is now described with the aid of examples which are only illustrative and in no way limit the scope of the invention, and from the attached illustrations, in which:
  • The figure 1 is a perspective view of the device in the open position;
  • The figure 2 illustrates a top view of the device of the invention in the open position;
  • The figure 3 is a perspective view of the device in the closed position;
  • The figure 4 is a front view of the device in use position around the neck of a bottle;
  • The figure 5 is a top view of the figure 4 ;
  • The figure 6 is a detail sectional and top view of the device;
  • the figure 7 is a view from above and in perspective of an alternative embodiment of the device of the invention;
  • the figure 8 is a view from below of the figure 7 ;
  • the figure 9 represents an alternative embodiment of the figure 7 .

Le dispositif antivol 1 de l'invention représenté sur les figures 1 à 3 est destiné à coopérer, en regard des figures 4 et 5 avec le goulot d'une bouteille.The antitheft device 1 of the invention shown on the Figures 1 to 3 is intended to cooperate, with regard to Figures 4 and 5 with the neck of a bottle.

Cet exemple d'utilisation n'est pas limitatif, le dispositif de l'invention pouvant être agencé sur toute forme cylindrique de contenant, telle que le col d'un bidon ou d'une canette.This example of use is not limiting, the device of the invention can be arranged on any cylindrical container, such as the neck of a can or a can.

En regard des figures 1 et 2 illustrant le dispositif antivol 1 dans sa position ouverte (déverrouillée), celui-ci consiste en un collier comprenant une bague 2 de fixation, des moyens 3 de détection antivol et des moyens de verrouillage 4.With regard to Figures 1 and 2 illustrating the antitheft device 1 in its open (unlocked) position, it consists of a collar comprising a fixing ring 2, antitheft detection means 3 and locking means 4.

La bague de fixation 2 permet de rendre solidaire le collier du goulot de la bouteille par sa coopération avec les moyens de verrouillage 4. Après fixation (figure 5), le collier enserrant par contact le goulot, il est impossible d'introduire entre la bague et le goulot un quelconque objet ou outil de découpe.The fixing ring 2 makes it possible to make the collar of the neck of the bottle integral with its cooperation with the locking means 4. After fixing ( figure 5 ), the clamping collar by contact the neck, it is impossible to introduce between the ring and the neck any object or cutting tool.

La bague 2, telle qu'illustrée sur les figures 1 et 2 dans sa position ouverte, le dispositif ou collier étant donc déverrouillé, présente un corps longitudinal 20 doté de deux extrémités opposées 21 et 22.Ring 2, as illustrated on Figures 1 and 2 in its open position, the device or collar is thus unlocked, has a longitudinal body 20 having two opposite ends 21 and 22.

La première extrémité 21 porte les moyens de verrouillage 4, tandis que la seconde extrémité 22 est libre et destinée à coopérer avec lesdits moyens de verrouillage.The first end 21 carries the locking means 4, while the second end 22 is free and intended to cooperate with said locking means.

Le corps 20 est en matière plastique rigide, par exemple en polychlorure de vinyle (PVC). De préférence, il est constitué uniquement de matière plastique et ne contient aucun élément métallique. Le corps est suffisamment flexible pour être manipulé de façon à introduire l'extrémité libre 22 dans les moyens de verrouillage 4 et par compression poursuivre l'insertion de sorte à réduire le diamètre du collier jusqu'au serrage désiré.The body 20 is rigid plastic, for example polyvinyl chloride (PVC). Preferably, it consists solely of plastic and contains no metal element. The body is flexible enough to be manipulated to introduce the free end 22 into the locking means 4 and by compression to continue the insertion so as to reduce the diameter of the collar to the desired tightening.

Le corps 20 comporte plusieurs parties aux lignes géométriques distinctes. Contrairement à l'art antérieur, il n'a pas une forme totalement circulaire en position ouverte.The body 20 has several parts with distinct geometric lines. Unlike the prior art, it does not have a totally circular shape in the open position.

Ainsi, selon l'invention, le corps 20 de la bague comporte successivement : une partie 23 dite circulaire, une partie médiane linéaire (rectiligne) 24, et une partie 25 dite courbe.Thus, according to the invention, the body 20 of the ring comprises successively: a so-called circular portion 23, a linear middle portion (rectilinear) 24, and a so-called curved portion 25.

Les moyens de détection 3 sont fixés sur une portion de la partie 23 circulaire, sensiblement à la jonction de celle-ci avec la partie 24 rectiligne. Les moyens 3 sont fixés du coté opposé à la concavité définie par les trois dites parties 23, 24 et 25.The detection means 3 are fixed on a portion of the circular portion 23, substantially at the junction thereof with the rectilinear portion 24. The means 3 are fixed on the opposite side to the concavity defined by the three said parts 23, 24 and 25.

La partie circulaire 23 s'étend de l'extrémité libre 22 à la partie linéaire 24. Sa courbure est bien plus prononcée que celle de la partie courbe 25. Ainsi, sa ligne forme sensiblement un arc de cercle selon un angle au centre d'environ au moins entre 210 et 260°, par exemple de 250°, tel que visible sur la figure 2 par les lignes pointillées. L'arc de cercle comprend une portion distale 23A du côté de l'extrémité 22 et une portion proximale 23B prolongeant la portion distale 23B et accolée à la partie linéaire 24.The circular portion 23 extends from the free end 22 to the linear portion 24. Its curvature is much more pronounced than that of the curved portion 25. Thus, its line substantially forms an arc of a circle at an angle in the center of at least between 210 and 260 °, for example 250 °, as visible on the figure 2 by the dotted lines. The arc has a distal portion 23A on the end side 22 and a proximal portion 23B extending the distal portion 23B and contiguous to the linear portion 24.

En regard de la figure 1, sur la paroi extérieure du collier, à l'opposé de la partie intérieure qui est destinée à être en contact du goulot de la bouteille, la partie circulaire 23 est en partie crénelée sur une portion 23C formant une suite d'indentations 23D. Cette succession d'indentations s'étend depuis l'extrémité libre 22 vers la partie proximale 23B et en amont des moyens de détection 3.With regard to the figure 1 , on the outer wall of the collar, opposite the inner portion which is intended to be in contact with the neck of the bottle, the circular portion 23 is partly crenellated on a portion 23C forming a series of indentations 23D. This succession of indentations extends from the free end 22 to the proximal portion 23B and upstream of the detection means 3.

Chaque indentation 23D se développe sur la hauteur du collier et dans un plan dont l'inclinaison par rapport à la tangente de l'arc de cercle est en direction des moyens de détection 3.Each indentation 23D develops on the height of the collar and in a plane whose inclination with respect to the tangent of the arc is in the direction of the detection means 3.

Tel qu'il sera décrit plus loin, les indentations 23D forment des cannelures qui sont destinées à coopérer avec des dents des moyens de verrouillage 4 en position fermée du dispositif.As will be described later, the indentations 23D form grooves which are intended to cooperate with teeth locking means 4 in the closed position of the device.

La partie courbe 25 reliée à l'extrémité 21 portant les moyens de verrouillage 4 impose au collier de se terminer de manière sensiblement arrondie pour obtenir une forme circulaire en position fermée du collier par sa coopération avec l'extrémité 22 et la partie circulaire 23.The curved portion 25 connected to the end 21 carrying the locking means 4 requires the collar to terminate substantially rounded to obtain a circular shape in the closed position of the collar by its cooperation with the end 22 and the circular portion 23.

Selon l'invention, la présence de la partie linéaire 24 impose un effet élastique à la bague 20 lors du déverrouillage. Cette partie linéaire permet, lors du déverrouillage, de concourir efficacement à l'éjection de l'extrémité 22 hors des moyens de verrouillage 4. Sa forme linéaire va à l'encontre de l'agencement circulaire imposé à la bague en position de fermeture. Ainsi, lorsque l'extrémité 22 se détache du système de verrouillage interne aux moyens 4, cette partie linéaire 24, à laquelle une forme courbe lui a été imposée en position de sollicitation, a alors immédiatement tendance à revenir à sa forme droite de repos.According to the invention, the presence of the linear part 24 imposes an elastic effect on the ring 20 during unlocking. This linear part makes it possible, during unlocking, to effectively contribute to the ejection of the end 22 out of the locking means 4. Its linear shape goes against the circular arrangement imposed on the ring in the position of closing. Thus, when the end 22 is detached from the internal locking system means 4, this linear portion 24, to which a curved shape has been imposed in the biasing position, then immediately tends to return to its right form of rest.

La partie linéaire 24 en revenant à l'état de repos impose un écartement de l'extrémité 21 vers l'extérieur du collier, ce qui participe au dégagement de l'extrémité libre 22 hors des moyens de verrouillage 4.The linear part 24 returning to the state of rest imposes a spacing of the end 21 towards the outside of the collar, which contributes to the release of the free end 22 out of the locking means 4.

La partie linéaire 24 prolonge la portion distale 23B. Sa ligne est droite. Elle s'étend sur une longueur qui sera fonction de la grandeur de la bague, elle-même fonction du diamètre visé à enserrer.The linear portion 24 extends the distal portion 23B. His line is straight. It extends over a length that will be a function of the size of the ring, itself a function of the target diameter to be clamped.

De préférence, le profil linéaire s'étend sur 15 % de la longueur du corps 20 de la bague.Preferably, the linear profile extends over 15% of the length of the body 20 of the ring.

La partie linéaire est flexible de manière à être déformable pour épouser un profil courbe. A cette fin, elle présente de préférence une épaisseur comprise entre 1,4 et 1,6 mm.The linear portion is flexible so as to be deformable to fit a curved profile. For this purpose, it preferably has a thickness of between 1.4 and 1.6 mm.

De préférence, la partie courbée 25 et la partie linéaire 24 de la bague (parties qui ne sont pas introduites dans les moyens de verrouillage) présentent au niveau de la paroi intérieure de la bague, une nervure 6 longitudinale, de préférence centrale sur la hauteur de la bague et s'étendant depuis la terminaison de la partie circulaire jusqu'aux moyens de verrouillage.Preferably, the curved portion 25 and the linear portion 24 of the ring (parts that are not introduced into the locking means) have at the inner wall of the ring, a longitudinal rib 6, preferably central to the height of the ring and extending from the termination of the circular portion to the locking means.

La nervure 6 présente une épaisseur de l'ordre de 2 mm. Elle est destiné à s'appliquer sous la bague de la bouteille en position montée du dispositif sur la bouteille.The rib 6 has a thickness of the order of 2 mm. It is intended to be applied under the ring of the bottle in the mounted position of the device on the bottle.

La bague 2 est destinée à être fermée après sa mise en place autour du goulot de la bouteille, ses deux extrémités étant rejointes et fixées l'une à l'autre de manière inviolable grâce aux moyens de verrouillage 4.The ring 2 is intended to be closed after it has been put in place around the neck of the bottle, its two ends being joined and fixed to one another inviolably by the locking means 4.

Les moyens de verrouillage 4 tels qu'illustrés sur la figure 6 comprennent un système de verrouillage 4A connu en soi qui est décrit succinctement ci-après.The locking means 4 as illustrated on the figure 6 comprise a locking system 4A known per se which is briefly described below.

Le système de verrouillage 4A est logé dans une enveloppe rigide 40, de préférence dans la même matière plastique que celle de la bague 2. L'enveloppe fait saillie par rapport au corps de la bague.The locking system 4A is housed in a rigid casing 40, preferably in the same plastic material as that of the ring 2. The casing projects from the body of the ring.

L'enveloppe ou le logement 40 présente un orifice d'entrée 41 attenant à la paroi extérieure de la bague et agencé du côté de la partie linéaire 24 de la bague, et un orifice de sortie 42 opposé également contigu à la paroi extérieure.The envelope or the housing 40 has an inlet orifice 41 adjoining the outer wall of the ring and arranged on the side of the linear part 24 of the ring, and an opposite outlet orifice 42 also contiguous to the outer wall.

Entre les deux orifices 41 et 42 est ménagé un canal intérieur 48 épousant la forme courbe de la portion courbe opposée 25A de la bague 2. Ce canal est destiné à loger la portion crénelée 23C de la bague, en position fermée du collier.Between the two orifices 41 and 42 is provided an inner channel 48 matching the curved shape of the opposite curved portion 25A of the ring 2. This channel is intended to accommodate the crenellated portion 23C of the ring, in the closed position of the collar.

Le système de verrouillage 4A comporte une pièce de retenue 43 en matériau magnétique et apte à être mobile en étant associée à un ressort 44. La pièce est mobile transversalement à la portion courbe 25A de la bague 2 portant l'enveloppe rigide.The locking system 4A comprises a retaining piece 43 of magnetic material and able to be movable by being associated with a spring 44. The piece is movable transversely to the curved portion 25A of the ring 2 carrying the rigid envelope.

Le système de verrouillage est en outre doté d'une pièce crantée de verrouillage 45. Cette pièce est avantageusement en matière plastique, telle qu'en PVC.The locking system is further provided with a notched locking piece 45. This piece is advantageously plastic, such as PVC.

La pièce crantée 45 est solidaire en translation de la pièce mobile 42.The toothed piece 45 is integral in translation with the moving part 42.

A l'opposé de la portion de solidarisation avec la pièce mobile et en regard du corps de la bague 2, la pièce crantée 45 comprend une pluralité de dents 46.Opposite the securing portion with the moving part and facing the body of the ring 2, the toothed piece 45 comprises a plurality of teeth 46.

Les dents 46 sont séparées par des pans coupés 47 dont l'inclinaison est dirigée vers l'orifice d'entrée 41.The teeth 46 are separated by cut edges 47 whose inclination is directed towards the inlet orifice 41.

En position de verrouillage, la portion 23C de la bague est engagée dans le canal 48 des moyens de verrouillage, les cannelures de la portion 23C coopérant avec les dents 46 du système de verrouillage, le verrouillage étant assuré par l'inclinaison en sens inverse des indentations 23D et des pans coupés 47.In the locking position, the portion 23C of the ring is engaged in the channel 48 of the locking means, the grooves of the portion 23C cooperating with the teeth 46 of the locking system, the locking being ensured by the inclination in the opposite direction of the 23D indentations and cut sides 47.

Le matériau magnétique de la pièce de retenue 43 permet d'assurer le déverrouillage de la bague par la dissociation de la portion crénelée 23C avec la pièce crantée 45. En effet, en appliquant contre l'enveloppe 40, plus particulièrement contre la face 49 opposée au corps de la bague 2, un outil usuel de détachage d'antivol (non représenté) généralement nommé détacheur et formé d'un aimant puissant, la pièce de retenue mobile 43 est attirée vers le détacheur, dans la direction opposée à la bague. Son déplacement libère l'accouplement de la portion 23C avec la pièce crantée 45, et sous l'effet du ressort 44 associé à la pièce mobile, la partie circulaire 23 de la bague est éjectée en dehors de l'enveloppe 40, ouvrant ainsi la bague 2, pour aboutir à la position montrée sur la figure 2.The magnetic material of the retaining piece 43 ensures the unlocking of the ring by the dissociation of the crenellated portion 23C with the toothed piece 45. Indeed, by applying against the casing 40, more particularly against the opposite face 49 in the body of the ring 2, a common anti-theft stain removal tool (not shown) generally called detacher and formed of a strong magnet, the movable retainer 43 is drawn toward the detacher in the opposite direction to the ring. Its displacement frees the coupling of the portion 23C with the toothed piece 45, and under the effect of the spring 44 associated with the moving part, the circular portion 23 of the ring is ejected outside the casing 40, thus opening the ring 2, to arrive at the position shown on the figure 2 .

Toutefois, pour maximiser cette éjection, le dispositif de l'invention tel qu'exprimé ci-dessus présente au niveau de la bague 2 elle-même, des moyens élastiques constitués par le profil linéaire 24 de la partie proximale de la bague. Ledit profil 24 déformé en courbe lorsque le dispositif est fixé sur un goulot de bouteille, revient à sa forme rectiligne d'origine, une fois la partie 23A libérée des moyens de verrouillage 4A.However, to maximize this ejection, the device of the invention as expressed above has at the level of the ring 2 itself, resilient means constituted by the linear profile 24 of the proximal portion of the ring. Said profile 24 deformed curved when the device is attached to a bottle neck, returns to its original rectilinear shape, once the portion 23A released locking means 4A.

Le dispositif de l'invention formant un dispositif antivol est doté du moyen de détection 3.The device of the invention forming an antitheft device is provided with the detection means 3.

Le moyen de détection 3 comprend un système de détection qui n'est pas décrit plus en détail ici car connu dans son fonctionnement et qui est accueilli dans un boîtier rigide 30 associé à la partie circulaire 23 de la bague 2.The detection means 3 comprises a detection system which is not described in detail here because known in its operation and which is received in a rigid housing 30 associated with the circular portion 23 of the ring 2.

Le système de détection est apte à déclencher une alarme à distance du type par radiofréquence ou magnéto-acoustique.The detection system is capable of triggering a remote alarm of the radiofrequency or magneto-acoustic type.

De préférence, le boîtier 30 est fabriqué dans la même matière plastique que celle de la bague et est obtenu par moulage conjoint avec la bague.Preferably, the housing 30 is made of the same plastic as that of the ring and is obtained by molding together with the ring.

Le boîtier 30 est agencé contre la paroi extérieure de la bague 2, de manière diamétralement opposé à l'extrémité libre 22 et au niveau de la portion proximale 23B de ladite partie circulaire 23. Il fait saillie par rapport au corps de la bague 2.The housing 30 is arranged against the outer wall of the ring 2, diametrically opposed to the free end 22 and at the proximal portion 23B of said circular portion 23. It projects relative to the body of the ring 2.

Avantageusement selon l'invention, le boîtier 30 forme par ailleurs des moyens d'identification/affichage/repérage de prix ou d'une plage de prix pour l'article auquel est destiné à être associé le dispositif antivol.Advantageously according to the invention, the housing 30 also forms means for identification / display / price marking or a price range for the article to which the antitheft device is intended to be associated.

Le boîtier 30 constitue un support pour afficher ou imprimer un prix ou une plage de prix, et/ou par sa couleur fournit un moyen de repérage d'une plage de prix. De préférence, l'ensemble du dispositif 1 est de la même couleur que le boîtier 30.The housing 30 is a support for displaying or printing a price or a price range, and / or its color provides a way of locating a price range. Preferably, the entire device 1 is of the same color as the housing 30.

Selon les figures 1 et 2, le boîtier 30 présente une forme sensiblement parallélépipédique comprenant plusieurs faces qui constituent des surfaces possibles d'apposition d'une information de prix.According to Figures 1 and 2 , the housing 30 has a substantially parallelepipedal shape comprising a plurality of faces which constitute possible surfaces for affixing a price information.

Ainsi, le boîtier comporte en regard de la figure 1, une face supérieure 31, une face opposée inférieure 32, une face dite avant 33, et deux faces latérales opposées 34 et 35 reliant la face avant 33 à la bague 2 à laquelle est associée ledit boîtier. La face dite arrière 36 du boîtier qui est associée à la bague 2 correspond à la portion circulaire 23B de cette dernière et présente son profil courbe.Thus, the housing has next to the figure 1 , an upper face 31, an opposite lower face 32, a so-called front face 33, and two opposite lateral faces 34 and 35 connecting the front face 33 to the ring 2 to which said housing is associated. The so-called rear face 36 of the housing which is associated with the ring 2 corresponds to the circular portion 23B of the latter and has its curved profile.

Le boîtier 30 présente des dimensions peu encombrantes mais suffisantes pour fournir des surfaces d'affichage appropriées à la lecture des informations inscrites dessus (figure 4).The housing 30 has space-saving dimensions but sufficient to provide display surfaces suitable for reading the information written on it ( figure 4 ).

De préférence, le boîtier présente une hauteur H1 au plus égale à deux fois la hauteur H2 de la bague. On rappelle que la hauteur est la dimension transversale au corps longitudinal de la bague et correspondant à la dimension verticale en position debout de la bouteille.Preferably, the housing has a height H1 at most equal to twice the height H2 of the ring. It is recalled that the height is the transverse dimension to the longitudinal body of the ring and corresponding to the vertical dimension in the standing position of the bottle.

En outre, le système de détection présente des dimensions adaptées à la taille du boîtier 30.In addition, the detection system has dimensions adapted to the size of the housing 30.

A titre d'exemple :

  • la hauteur H2 du corps de la bague est de 6 mm
  • la hauteur H1 du boîtier 30 est de 12 mm
  • la longueur du boîtier (distance parallèle dans un plan tangent à la bague) est de 40 mm.
For exemple :
  • the height H2 of the body of the ring is 6 mm
  • the height H1 of the housing 30 is 12 mm
  • the length of the housing (distance parallel in a plane tangential to the ring) is 40 mm.

Les dimensions de la bague 2 du dispositif antivol seront adaptées selon le diamètre des contenants à entourer, le boîtier 30 pouvant présenter des dimensions aussi petites que celles précitées.The dimensions of the ring 2 of the antitheft device will be adapted according to the diameter of the containers to be surrounded, the housing 30 may have dimensions as small as those mentioned above.

Pour des canettes, le diamètre de la bague fermée sera par exemple compris entre 50 et 60 mm.For cans, the diameter of the closed ring will for example be between 50 and 60 mm.

A titre d'exemple, pour coopérer avec une bouteille dont les dimensions du goulot varient selon le type de bouteille, ici pour un diamètre de goulot variant entre 25 et 60 mm, les dimensions du dispositif sont les suivantes :

  • la bague en position ouverte présente une longueur entre les deux extrémités 21 et 22 de 140 mm ;
  • la bague possède en position fermée un diamètre d'au plus 35 mm ;
  • le rayon de courbure de la partie circulaire 23 de la bague est de 19,3 mm ;
  • la longueur de la partie linéaire 24 de la bague est de 18,5 mm ;
  • le rayon de courbure de la partie courbe 25 de la bague est de 35,7 mm ;
  • l'épaisseur des parties linéaire et courbe est de 1,5 mm,
  • l'épaisseur de la partie circulaire qui se doit d'être moins flexible que les parties linéaire et courbe possède une épaisseur de 3 mm.
By way of example, to cooperate with a bottle whose neck dimensions vary according to the type of bottle, here for a neck diameter varying between 25 and 60 mm, the dimensions of the device are the following:
  • the ring in the open position has a length between the two ends 21 and 22 of 140 mm;
  • the ring has in the closed position a diameter of at most 35 mm;
  • the radius of curvature of the circular portion 23 of the ring is 19.3 mm;
  • the length of the linear portion 24 of the ring is 18.5 mm;
  • the radius of curvature of the curved portion 25 of the ring is 35.7 mm;
  • the thickness of the linear and curved parts is 1.5 mm,
  • the thickness of the circular part which must be less flexible than the linear and curved parts has a thickness of 3 mm.

Concernant le boîtier 30 en tant que moyen d'affichage/ repérage de prix, les surfaces d'apposition, essentiellement la face avant 33 et les faces supérieure 31 et inférieure 32, sont destinées à accueillir des informations, telles qu'un prix ou une plage de prix, qui peuvent être gravées directement dans la matière plastique ou imprimées sur des étiquettes autocollantes, de préférence à très fort pouvoir de collage.With regard to the housing 30 as a display / price-finding means, the affixing surfaces, essentially the front face 33 and the upper 31 and lower 32 faces, are intended to receive information, such as a price or a price. price range, which can be engraved directly into the plastic material or printed on self-adhesive labels, preferably with very high gluing power.

Néanmoins, les surfaces d'apposition n'ont pas vocation systématique à accueillir de l'information. Le dispositif formé au moins de la bague 2 et du boîtier 30 présente une couleur unique.Nevertheless, the surfaces of apposition are not systematic vocation to receive information. The device formed at least of the ring 2 and the housing 30 has a single color.

Selon l'invention, plusieurs familles de dispositifs sont conçues, chaque famille se différenciant par une couleur distincte. Chaque couleur correspond à une plage de prix.According to the invention, several families of devices are designed, each family being differentiated by a distinct color. Each color corresponds to a price range.

Par exemple, la couleur noire correspond à un tarif inférieur à 10 €, le vert à une plage de prix compris entre 10 et 20 €, le jaune entre 20 et 50 €, le bleu entre 50 et 100 €, et le rouge à un tarif supérieur à 50 €.For example, the black color corresponds to a price less than 10 €, the green to a price range between 10 and 20 €, the yellow between 20 and 50 €, the blue between 50 and 100 €, and the red one price over 50 €.

Par ailleurs, le collier antivol de l'invention (figures 1 et 2) présente sur sa partie extérieure un ergot 5 solidaire du corps 20 de la bague et agencé à proximité des moyens de détection 3, entre ces derniers et l'extrémité libre 22 de la bague.Moreover, the anti-theft collar of the invention ( Figures 1 and 2 ) has on its outer part a lug 5 integral with the body 20 of the ring and arranged near the detection means 3, between the latter and the free end 22 of the ring.

L'ergot 5 s'étend sensiblement orthogonalement au corps de la bague. Il présente une forme sensiblement courbe avec une convexité 50 qui est opposée au boîtier 3 ou une concavité 51 en regard dudit boîtier.The lug 5 extends substantially orthogonally to the body of the ring. It has a substantially curved shape with a convexity 50 which is opposite to the housing 3 or a concavity 51 facing said housing.

Enfin, dans un mode de réalisation particulier, en regard des figures 7 et 8, et plus particulièrement pour un dispositif antivol utilisé pour une bouteille à bouchon à vis, l'antivol comporte de manière complémentaire des moyens de coiffage ou capuchonnage 7 tels qu'ici représentés par un capuchon et destinés à casquer le bouchon à vis de la bouteille.Finally, in a particular embodiment, with regard to Figures 7 and 8 , and more particularly for an antitheft device used for a bottle with screw cap, the antitheft comprises complementary means of styling or cap 7 as here represented by a cap and intended to cap the screw cap of the bottle.

Ces moyens de capuchonnage 7 sont de dimensions appropriées en hauteur et largeur pour recouvrir la totalité du bouchon à vis afin d'empêcher son dévissage.These cap means 7 are appropriately sized in height and width to cover the entire screw cap to prevent unscrewing.

Les moyens de capuchonnage 7 constituent une partie 71 en saillie du dispositif, s'étendant transversalement au plan contenant le corps de la bague et agencée face au volume intérieur 2A de serrage du collier.The cap means 7 constitute a portion 71 projecting from the device, extending transversely to the plane containing the body of the ring and arranged facing the internal clamping volume 2A of the collar.

Cette partie en saillie présente une hauteur H3 adaptée à la hauteur du bouchon de la bouteille. Elle forme une enveloppe rigide cylindrique obturée à l'une de ses extrémités et pourvue d'une cavité borgne 70 destinée au logement du bouchon.This projecting portion has a height H3 adapted to the height of the cap of the bottle. It forms a cylindrical rigid envelope closed at one of its ends and provided with a blind cavity 70 for housing the plug.

Les moyens de capuchonnage 7 sont solidaires du boîtier 3.The cap means 7 are integral with the casing 3.

Ils peuvent être constitués de la même matière plastique que celle du boîtier. A titre d'exemple préféré, la matière est différente, la bague 2 et le boîtier 3 sont en nylon, tandis que le capuchon 7 est en polycarbonate.They can be made of the same plastic as that of the housing. As a preferred example, the material is different, the ring 2 and the housing 3 are nylon, while the cap 7 is polycarbonate.

Le boîtier 3 et le capuchon 7 peuvent être réalisés par moulage afin d'être rendus solidaires.The housing 3 and the cap 7 may be made by molding to be made integral.

Dans une forme préférée de réalisation, en regard de la figure 9, le boîtier 3 et le capuchon 7 sont fixés ensemble par des moyens rapportés 8. Le capuchon 7 comprend le bonnet 71 avec sa cavité 70, et un pied 72 décalé latéralement par rapport au bonnet et agencé en-dessous dudit bonnet. Le pied 72 est creux pour loger le boîtier 3, par exemple par emboîtement. Pour solidariser le boîtier 3 au pied 72, une pièce rapportée 8 est fixée de manière inamovible à la base du pied 72 pour empêcher tout retrait du boîtier.In a preferred embodiment, with regard to the figure 9 , the housing 3 and the cap 7 are fastened together by the attached means 8. The cap 7 comprises the cap 71 with its cavity 70, and a foot 72 laterally offset from the cup and arranged below said cup. The foot 72 is hollow to accommodate the housing 3, for example by interlocking. To secure the housing 3 to the foot 72, an insert 8 is fixedly fixed to the base of the foot 72 to prevent removal of the housing.

La fixation inamovible de la pièce rapportée 8 est par exemple obtenue, d'une part par coopération mécanique, telle que par clipsage ou par emboîtement d'éléments mâle-femelle (ici une nervure 80 de la pièce coulissant dans une rainure externe 73 du pied 72), et d'autre part par soudage.The irremovable attachment of the insert 8 is for example obtained, firstly by mechanical cooperation, such as by clipping or by interlocking male-female elements (here a rib 80 of the sliding part in an external groove 73 of the foot 72), and on the other hand by welding.

Le fonctionnement du dispositif est à présent décrit, d'une part pour attacher le collier autour de la bouteille, et d'autre part pour le détacher.The operation of the device is now described, on the one hand to attach the collar around the bottle, and secondly to detach it.

Le collier 1 est préparé en introduisant l'extrémité libre 22 dans l'orifice d'entrée 41, en limite de l'orifice pour que le collier bien que fermé, ne soit pas encore serré et puisse être enfilé autour du goulot.The collar 1 is prepared by introducing the free end 22 into the inlet orifice 41, at the limit of the orifice so that the collar, although closed, is not yet tightened and can be threaded around the neck.

Une seule main est alors utilisée pour le verrouillage sans avoir nécessairement à tenir la bouteille de l'autre main. L'extrémité distale de la paume de l'index est calée dans la concavité 51 de l'ergot 5, tandis que la paume de l'extrémité distale du pouce est appuyée contre la surface 49 des moyens de verrouillage 4. Le collier est ainsi en préhension.One hand is then used for locking without having to hold the bottle with the other hand. The distal end of the palm of the index finger is keyed in the concavity 51 of the lug 5, while the palm of the distal end of the thumb is pressed against the surface 49 of the locking means 4. The collar is thus in prehension.

En maintenant calé l'index, tout en exerçant une pression sur le pouce, cela fait pivoter la partie circulaire 23 déjà introduite dans les moyens de verrouillage, cette partie poursuivant son insertion dans le canal 48 des moyens de verrouillage. Tant que la pression du pouce est maintenue, la partie circulaire 23 coulisse jusqu'au serrage complet de la bague autour du goulot, l'extrémité libre ressortant éventuellement hors de l'orifice de sortie 42 en fonction du diamètre du goulot. Au fur et à mesure de l'insertion, les cannelures de la partie crénelée 23C coopèrent avec les dents de la pièce crantée 45 sans possibilité de desserrage (sans possibilité à la partie crénelée de ressortir en sens inverse).By keeping the forefinger pressed while exerting a pressure on the thumb, this makes the circular part 23 already inserted in the locking means pivot, this part continuing its insertion in the channel 48 of the locking means. As long as the pressure of the thumb is maintained, the circular portion 23 slides until the ring is completely tightened around the neck, the free end possibly emerging out of the outlet orifice 42 as a function of the diameter of the neck. As and when the insertion, the grooves of the crenellated portion 23C cooperate with the teeth of the toothed part 45 without possibility of loosening (without possibility to the crenellated part out in the opposite direction).

Après serrage complet, en relâchant la pression du pouce, la bague est verrouillée grâce à la coopération de la partie crénelée 23C avec la pièce crantée 45 de verrouillage.After tightening completely, releasing the pressure of the thumb, the ring is locked thanks to the cooperation of the crenellated portion 23C with the notched piece 45 locking.

Pour dissocier le collier antivol, un détacheur est amené contre la surface 49 des moyens de verrouillage 4 ce qui écarte la pièce crantée 45 de la partie 23C de la bague. Cette dernière étant libre, elle est éjectée grâce à la présence du ressort 44, et selon l'invention, elle est assurée d'être expulsée sans aide extérieure et extrêmement rapidement hors du logement 40 des moyens de verrouillage en raison de la configuration en profil linéaire de la partie médiane 24 de la bague.To separate the antitheft collar, a detacher is brought against the surface 49 of the locking means 4 which separates the toothed part 45 of the portion 23C of the ring. The latter being free, it is ejected thanks to the presence of the spring 44, and according to the invention, it is ensured to be expelled without outside assistance and extremely quickly out of the housing 40 of the locking means due to the profile configuration linear of the middle portion 24 of the ring.

Par conséquent, le dispositif antivol de l'invention est simple et rapide d'utilisation, notamment lors de son déverrouillage.Therefore, the antitheft device of the invention is simple and fast to use, especially when unlocking.

En outre, le dispositif de l'invention en tant que dispositif antivol et par sa configuration procure avantageusement un dispositif de contrôle de prix pour bouteilles. Ce dispositif autour d'une bouteille n'est pas substituable, est facile de mise en oeuvre, et d'emploi rapide quant à l'analyse du prix pour les utilisateurs (clients ou caissières).In addition, the device of the invention as anti-theft device and its configuration advantageously provides a price control device for bottles. This device around a bottle is not substitutable, is easy to implement, and quick to use in price analysis for users (customers or cashiers).

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  1. An anti-theft device (1) comprising a ring (2), means (4) to lock (4) the ring in the closed position, and anti-theft detection means (3), wherein the ring comprises a body (20) that has a first end (21) near which the locking means (4) are associated, a second opposite free end (22) designed to be introduced in the locking means, and at least one circular part (23) extending from the second end (22) and designed to cooperate with said locking means (4), characterised in that the body (20) of the ring (2) in the open position comprises a linear part (24) that is arranged to extend from the circular part (23) opposite the second end (22), said linear part (24) giving the ring (2) an elastic effect during unlocking.
  2. A device according to claim 1, characterised in that the linear part (24) is straight over at least 15% of the length of the body (20) of the ring (2).
  3. A device according to claim 1 or 2, characterised in that the body (20) of the ring (2) is made of plastic material, such as PVC, and preferably made of plastic material only and does not contain any metal component.
  4. A device according to any of the preceding claims, characterised in that the thickness of the linear part (24) ranges between 1.2 mm and 2 mm, preferably between 1.4 and 1.6 mm.
  5. A device according to any of the preceding claims, characterised in that the body (20) of the ring (2) comprises a curved part (25) that extends from the linear part (24) opposite the circular part (23) and ends with the first end (21).
  6. A device according to the preceding claim, characterised in that the curved part (25) and the linear part (24) of the ring (2) have a longitudinal rib (6) on the inner wall of the ring (2), and the rib (6) is preferably centred on the height of the ring (2) and extends from the end of the circular part (23) up to the locking means (4).
  7. A device according to any of the preceding claims, characterised in that the detection means (3) are housed in a housing (30) that is integral with the outer wall of the body (20) of the ring (2) and arranged at the circular part (23) and diametrically opposed to the second end (22).
  8. A device according to any of the preceding claims, characterised in that the locking means (4) comprise, accommodated in a rigid enclosure (40), a notched part (45) designed to cooperate with a crenelated portion (23C) of the circular part (23) on the outer wall of the ring (2), and adapted to move so as to be dissociated from said crenelated portion (23C).
  9. A device according to any of the preceding claims, characterised in that the ring (2) comprises, on its outer wall, a pin (5), particularly extending transversely to the circular part (23), and preferably, the pin has a convexity (50).
  10. A device according to any of the preceding claims, characterised in that it comprises hood application means (7) which include a projecting part that extends transversely to the plane containing the body (20) of the ring (2) and is placed opposite the inner tightening volume (2A) of the ring (2).
  11. A device according to any of the preceding claims, characterised in that it constitutes a device to check/display in a tamper-resistant manner the price or the price range of an item, so as to allow the identification of the price or price range of an item such as a bottle or other item containing a liquid, wherein the device comprises means for price identification/determination.
  12. A device according to claims 10 and 11, characterised in that it comprises a family of rings and/or hood application means in different colours, wherein each colour corresponds to a different price range; in particular, each ring and/or each hood application means constitutes part of the price display means.
  13. A device according to claims 7 and 12, characterised in that the ring, particularly the housing (30) accommodating the detection means, or the hood application means (7) comprise at least one support surface (62) on which an adhesive price label is glued or on which a price information is engraved.
  14. A device according to any of the preceding claims, characterised in that it is designed to be used around a cylindrical body, preferably a cylindrical body of a liquid container such as the neck of a bottle, particularly an appetizer wine or a spirit, the upper ring of a can or the neck of a drum, particularly automotive oil.
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