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EP2843166B1
EP2843166B1 EP14182989.5A EP14182989A EP2843166B1 EP 2843166 B1 EP2843166 B1 EP 2843166B1 EP 14182989 A EP14182989 A EP 14182989A EP 2843166 B1 EP2843166 B1 EP 2843166B1
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    • E05—LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
    • E05B—LOCKS; ACCESSORIES THEREFOR; HANDCUFFS
    • E05B75/00—Handcuffs ; Finger cuffs; Leg irons; Handcuff holsters; Means for locking prisoners in automobiles

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  • This invention relates to a handcuff and, more particularly, embodiments relate to a handcuff having keyholes on both faces of the handcuff body to make use thereof easier, safer and/or more secure.
  • Handcuff pairs are commonly used for the restraint of detainees, primarily with the intention of limiting the possibility of escape, and also of limiting the possibility of a detainee's harming him/herself or others.
  • a widely used type of handcuff pair comprises two handcuffs (in the form of bracelets) which are joined either rigidly, by one or more chains, or by a hinged linkage.
  • Each handcuff comprises a first arm having two generally part-circular parts which are parallel to and spaced from each other, and curve from a base part to form approximately half of the handcuff, while a second arm of the handcuff is pivotally mounted between the two parts of the first arm at the end remote from the base part.
  • the second arm in a region at or adjacent its end furthest from its pivot point, is co-operable with a lock mechanism at the base part for holding the second arm in a closed position.
  • Known handcuffs of this type are provided with a single keyhole on one side of the base part which provides access to the lock mechanism.
  • the handcuffs When used by an enforcement officer it is therefore preferable that the handcuffs are fitted to a detainee with the keyhole facing the enforcement officer, so that the enforcement officer may lock and unlock the handcuff without being hindered. It will be appreciated that if the keyhole is facing away from the enforcement officer (i.e. towards the detainee), it is not easy for the enforcement officer to obtain access to the keyhole, which may result in injury to the detainee or the enforcement officer, particularly if the detainee is not cooperating with the enforcement officer.
  • US 2005/0262888 A1 discloses a handcuff assembly which includes a bow pivotally connected to a cheek plate frame assembly which includes a unitized frame that is die stamped from a metal plate and which is overmoulded with a polymer overmould.
  • the bow and arcuate cheek arms engage a wrist of a person to be restrained with an envelope of the bow being defined by a conic path with an increasing arc.
  • a removable lockset assembly for locking a pawl relative to ratchet teeth on the bow and including a slideable lock bar is received in the base frame.
  • a key receiving structure on each side of the lockset assembly is provided for receiving a key and enabling the key to turn in one direction only for first unlocking a double-lock, which prevents movement of the bow in either direction and for secondly, completely unlocking the handcuff by moving the pawl away from the bow and against a spring mechanism.
  • a handcuff including:
  • the handcuff includes a second arm having two generally part-circular parts which are parallel to and spaced from each other, and curved from the base to form the remainder of the bracelet.
  • the arm is pivotally mounted to the second arm.
  • the pawl is pivotally mounted to the base at a point between the forward end and the rearward end thereof.
  • the pawl comprises plural teeth.
  • the teeth of the pawl extend along an outer surface thereof between the forward end and the point at which the pawl is pivotally mounted to the base.
  • the forward end of the pawl includes a bearing surface for receiving the tip of a key.
  • the forward end of the pawl includes a foot depending therefrom.
  • the lock mechanism includes a lock bar and, preferably, a spring operable to permit or prevent actuation of the pawl.
  • the shield is positioned substantially flush with respect to the pawl when the or each teeth of the pawl are disengaged from the or each ratchet teeth.
  • the shield is positioned to be contactable with the rearward end of the pawl.
  • the shield resiliently biases the rearward end of the pawl to cause an increased bite between the or each teeth of the pawl and the or each ratchet teeth.
  • a pair of handcuffs including at least one handcuff according to the first aspect of the invention.
  • Figures 1 to 3 show a handcuff, indicated generally at 1, having a first arm 10 which includes two generally part-circular parts 10a, 10b which are parallel to and spaced from one another, with the channel between them indicated at 11.
  • the first arm 10 extends from a base, indicated generally at 12.
  • the parts 10a, 10b also make up the sides of the base 12 and therefore it is to be understood that the channel 11 extends through the base 12.
  • a second arm 13 is disposed between the two part-circular parts 10a, 10b, and is pivotally mounted, e.g. by a rivet 14.
  • the second arm 13 generally is part-circular in configuration, and, in an end region remote from its end at which it is pivotally mounted, has teeth 130 on its outer surface.
  • the second arm 11 is configured to move with respect to the base 12 by rotation about rivet 14 and is receivable by the channel 11.
  • the base 12 includes a pair of plate members 120, 121 which are sandwiched between the part-circular parts 10a, 10b and held together, e.g. by rivets 122.
  • An aperture 160 is provided in the base 12, e.g. through an edge of each of the plate members 120, 121.
  • a further aperture 123 is also provided in the base 12 for enabling the handcuff 1 to be attached to a second handcuff to form a pair of handcuffs (not shown).
  • the plate members 120, 121 may be replaced by a single plate member or more than two plate members, without departing from the scope of the invention.
  • the base 12 contains a lock mechanism.
  • the lock mechanism is confined within a cavity defined by the plate members 120, 121 and the part-circular parts 10a, 10b. Access to the lock mechanism is provided by first and second 15, 16 keyholes, the first keyhole 15 providing access to the lock mechanism from one side of the base 12 and the second keyhole 16 providing access to the lock mechanism from the obverse side of the base 12.
  • the first and second keyholes 15, 16 are provided on the base 12 at opposite ends to one another.
  • Figures 4 to 7 show views of the handcuff 1 having the part-circular part 10a removed so that components of the lock mechanism are visible.
  • the lock mechanism includes a pawl 124 which is pivotably mounted to the base 12, e.g. by a rivet 125.
  • the pawl 124 is substantially elongate and is mounted to the base 12 at around its centre point.
  • the pawl 124 includes a forward end 126a and a rearward end 126b.
  • the pawl 124 includes teeth 127 which extend along the outer surface of the pawl 124 from the forward end 126a to about the centre point, as shown most clearly in Figure 6 .
  • the pawl 124 may only include one tooth 127.
  • the pawl 124 comprises a foot 128 located at the forward end 126a and which depends from the side of the pawl 124 opposite to the teeth 127.
  • the pawl 124 also comprises a projection 129 at the forward end 126a.
  • the lock mechanism may include a lock bar 140 and a spring 150, e.g. a leaf spring, operable to permit or prevent actuation of the pawl 124.
  • the spring 150 comprises a flat portion 151 for engaging a surface of the pawl 124, and a lip 152 for engaging the lock bar 140.
  • the lock bar 140 there may comprise a key bearing surface 141 associated with the second keyhole 16. Adjacent to the key bearing surface 141, the lock bar 140 may comprise a rebate 142.
  • the lock bar 140 may also comprise, successively, a seat 143 and first and second detents 144, 145. At the end remote from the key bearing surface 141, the lock bar 140 may include a second key bearing surface 146 associated with the first keyhole 15. Adjacent to the second key bearing surface 146 the lock bar 140 may include an elongate member 147 (shown best in Figure 7 ). The elongate member 147 extends into the aperture 160 formed in the plate members 120, 121.
  • Figure 5 shows the handcuff 1 in an unlocked state.
  • the second arm 13 has been rotated counter clockwise (as viewed in the Figures) about rivet 14 to cause the teeth 130 of the second arm 13 to engage the teeth 127 of the pawl 124.
  • a biasing force of the spring 150 causes the teeth 127 of the pawl 124 and the teeth 130 of the second arm 13 to bite and therefore clockwise rotation of the second arm 13 is prevented.
  • Further counter clockwise rotation of the second arm 13 is, however, permissible because the lock bar 140 is positioned such that the lip 152 of the spring 150 engages detent 144. With the lock bar 140 held in this position the foot 128 of the pawl 124 is free to move into the rebate 142 formed in the lock bar 140.
  • the force of the rotation overcomes the biasing force of the spring 150 and causes the teeth 127 of the pawl 124 and the teeth 130 of the second arm 13 to partially disengage.
  • the pawl 124 and the second arm 13 are arranged in the manner of a linear ratchet. Rotation of the second arm 13 to loosen or open the handcuff 1 is prevented. However, rotation of the second arm 13 to tighten the handcuff 1, e.g. around the wrist of a detainee, is permitted.
  • a key 200 must be inserted into either one of the keyholes 15, 16 to cause the teeth 127, 130 to disengage, as shown in Figure 6 .
  • the second arm 13 is free to rotate either clockwise or counter clockwise.
  • Figure 6 shows keys 200 inserted into both keyholes 15, 16.
  • the key 200 need only be inserted into one or the other of the keyholes 15, 16 to cause the teeth 127, 130 to disengage.
  • a key 200 that is inserted into keyhole 15 may be rotated so that the tip of the key 200 bears against the underside of the rearward end 126b of the pawl 124.
  • Continued rotation of the key 200 causes the pawl 124 to rotate about rivet 125 against the biasing force of the spring 150. It is possible to rotate the pawl 124 in this manner because the lock bar 140 is positioned such that the lip 152 of the spring 150 engages detent 144 and with the lock bar 140 held in this position the foot 128 of the pawl 124 is free to move into the rebate 142 formed in the lock bar 140 to enable the teeth 127, 130 to disengage.
  • a key 200 that is inserted into keyhole 16 may be rotated so that the tip of the key 200 bears against the projection 129 at the forward end 126a of the pawl 124.
  • Continued rotation of the key 200 causes the pawl 124 to rotate about rivet 125 against the biasing force of the spring 150.
  • it is possible to rotate the pawl 124 in this manner because the lock bar 140 is positioned such that the lip 152 of the spring 150 engages detent 144 and with the lock bar 140 held in this position the foot 128 of the pawl 124 is free to move into the rebate 142 formed in the lock bar 140 to enable the teeth 127, 130 to disengage.
  • the enforcement officer then locks the lock mechanism. This is achieved by inserting a pin 170 into the aperture 160 (shown in Figure 1 ) which contacts the elongate member 147 to urge the lock bar 140 to the position shown in Figure 7 .
  • the pin 170 is formed at one end of the key 200 for convenience.
  • any suitable pin or item having a projection able to be received by the aperture 160 may be used instead.
  • the lock bar 140 is shown to be positioned so that the lip 152 of the spring 150 engages detent 145. With the lock bar 140 held in this position the foot 128 of the pawl 124 is no longer free to move into the rebate 142 formed in the lock bar 140. Instead, the foot 128 of the pawl 124 is in engagement with the seat 143 of the lock bar 140 so that the teeth 127, 130 are locked together. Thus, rotation of the first arm 10 is now not permissible in either direction.
  • a key 200 In order to unlock the handcuff 1 the enforcement officer must use a key 200. Again, it does not matter which of the keyholes 15, 16 is used to unlock the handcuff 1.
  • a key 200 that is inserted into keyhole 15 may be rotated so that the tip of the key 200 bears against the second key bearing surface 146 of the bar 140. Continued rotation of the key 200 causes the lock bar 140 to slide to the position shown in Figure 5 , thereby causing the handcuff 1 to unlock.
  • a key 200 that is inserted into keyhole 16 may be rotated so that the tip of the key 200 bears against the first key bearing surface 141 of the lock bar 140. Continued rotation of the key 200 causes the lock bar 140 to slide to the position shown in Figure 5 , thereby causing the handcuff 1 to unlock.
  • the handcuff 1 also includes a shield 180 which extends across the channel 11 adjacent to the second keyhole 15 for preventing access to the lock mechanism.
  • the shield 180 is typically formed of a thin gauge material, such as a piece of metal, although any suitable material may be used.
  • the shield 180 is positioned in the channel 11 between the lock mechanism and the second arm 13. Typically, the shield 180 is positioned substantially flush with the pawl 124 when the pawl 124 is rotated to disengage the teeth 127, 130 (as shown in Figure 6 ).
  • the detainee may be able to "pick the lock” by inserting an object into the gap and free himself or herself from the handcuff 1.
  • the second arm 13 of the handcuff 1 may at least partially cover such a gap.
  • the second arm 13 may not sufficiently cover the gap and so it may be possible for the detainee to free himself or herself. Accordingly, the presence of the shield 180 is essential in order to improve the security of the handcuff 1.
  • Handcuff 1' includes all features described above with reference to handcuff 1 of the first embodiment, and so those features will not be described again in detail.
  • the handcuff 1' of the second embodiment differs from the handcuff 1 of the first embodiment in that the shield 180' is resiliently biasing, i.e . the shield 180' functions in the manner of a spring. Moreover, the shield 180' is arranged to overlap the pawl 124'.
  • Figure 8 shows the handcuff 1' unlocked with the teeth 127', 130' disengaged and Figure 9 shows the handcuff 1 locked.
  • the shield 180' is arranged such that the tip thereof contacts the rearward end 126b' of the pawl 124'.
  • the resiliently biased shield 180' therefore has a two-fold benefit in increasing the security of the handcuff 1'. Firstly, the shield 180' prevents access to the lock mechanism and therefore prevents the lock mechanism from being "picked”. Secondly, the shield 180' has the effect of increasing the bite between the teeth 127', 130' which means that the handcuff 1' will be more difficult to prise open.
  • the handcuff 1' may be loosened or opened in the same manner as that described above with respect to the handcuff 1 of the first embodiment. The only difference is that when the key 200' (which may be inserted into either of keyholes 15', 16') is turned the enforcement officer must overcome the force of the resiliently biasing shield 180' in order to disengage the teeth 127', 130', as shown in Figure 8 .

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  1. Handschelle (1), beinhaltend:
    eine Basis (12);
    einen Arm (13), der dafür konfiguriert ist, sich in Bezug auf die Basis (12) zu bewegen, wobei der Arm (13) mindestens einen Teil eines Armbands definiert und einen oder mehrere Ratschenzähne (130) aufweist;
    einen Schließmechanismus, der sich innerhalb der Basis (12) befindet, wobei der Schließmechanismus eine Sperrklinke (124) beinhaltet, die vordere und hintere Enden (126a, 126b) aufweist, worin die Sperrklinke (124) einen oder mehrere Zähne (127) aufweist, die am oder hin zum vorderen Ende (126a) befindlich und dafür konfiguriert sind, in den oder jeden Ratschenzahn (130) einzugreifen;
    ein erstes Schlüsselloch (16) in Verbindung mit dem Schließmechanismus, wobei das erste Schlüsselloch (16) auf einer Seite der Basis (12) an einem Ende, das mit dem vorderen Ende (126a) der Sperrklinke (124) assoziiert ist, bereitgestellt ist; und
    ein zweites Schlüsselloch (15) in Verbindung mit dem Schließmechanismus, wobei das zweite Schlüsselloch (15) auf der Vorderseite der Basis (12) an einem Ende, das mit dem hinteren Ende (126b) der Sperrklinke (124) assoziiert ist, bereitgestellt ist,
    worin die Basis (12) einen Kanal (11) zur Aufnahme des Arms (13) definiert und worin die Handschelle (1) eine Abschirmung (180) beinhaltet, die sich über den Kanal (11) angrenzend an das zweite Schlüsselloch (15) erstreckt, um Zugang zum Schließmechanismus zu verhindern.
  2. Handschelle (1) nach Anspruch 1, beinhaltend einen zweiten Arm (10) aufweisend zwei generell teilweise runde Teile (10a, 10b), die parallel zu- und beabstandet voneinander und von der Basis (12) ausgehend gekrümmt sind, um den Rest des Armbands zu bilden.
  3. Handschelle (1) nach Anspruch 2, worin der Arm (13) schwenkbar am zweiten Arm (10) befestigt ist.
  4. Handschelle (1) nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, worin die Sperrklinke (124) schwenkbar an der Basis (12) an einer Stelle zwischen dem vorderen Ende (126a) und dem hinteren Ende (126b) davon befestigt ist.
  5. Handschelle (1) nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, worin die Sperrklinke (124) mehrere Zähne (127) umfasst.
  6. Handschelle (1) nach Anspruch 5, wobei sich die Zähne (127) der Sperrklinke (124) entlang einer Außenfläche davon zwischen dem vorderen Ende (126a) und der Stelle, an der die Sperrklinke (124) schwenkbar an der Basis (12) befestigt ist, erstrecken.
  7. Handschelle (1) nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, worin das vordere Ende (126a) der Sperrklinke (124) eine Auflagefläche (141) zur Aufnahme der Spitze eines Schlüssels beinhaltet.
  8. Handschelle (1) nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, worin das vordere Ende (126a) der Sperrklinke (124) einen davon herabhängenden Fuß (128) beinhaltet.
  9. Handschelle (1) nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, worin der Schließmechanismus eine Schließstange (140) beinhaltet.
  10. Handschelle (1) nach Anspruch 9, worin der Schließmechanismus eine Feder (150) beinhaltet, die bedienbar ist, um die Betätigung der Sperrklinke (124) zu erlauben oder zu verhindern.
  11. Handschelle (1) nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, worin die Abschirmung (180) im Wesentlichen bündig in Bezug auf die Sperrklinke (124) positioniert ist, wenn der oder jeder Zahn (127) der Sperrklinke (124) aus dem oder jedem Ratschenzahn (130) ausgerückt ist.
  12. Handschelle (1) nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 10, worin die Abschirmung (180) positioniert ist, um mit dem hinteren Ende (126b) der Sperrklinke (124) in Kontakt bringbar zu sein.
  13. Handschelle (1) nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 10 oder Anspruch 12, worin die Abschirmung (180) das hintere Ende (126b) der Sperrklinke (124) elastisch vorspannt, um einen verstärkten Halt zwischen dem oder jedem Zahn (127) der Sperrklinke (124) und dem oder jedem Ratschenzahn (130) zu bewirken.
  14. Handschellenpaar, das mindestens eine Handschelle (1) nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche beinhaltet.
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