ES2277685T3 - POWER DEVICE. - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a method and to a device pertaining to the infeed of objects into a safety deposit container (1) that includes a security space (11) which is preferably alarmed against unauthorised access. The device (20) includes a rotatable cylinder (22) that has a cavity (27) for temporary accommodation of the object/objects fed thereinto. The cylinder (22) includes an alarm mat or an alarm layer or like structure which forms part of the container alarm circuit. The container (1) includes a cylinder housing space, and wall sections (15-18) of the safety deposit container (1) border on and conform with the outer shape of the cylinder.

Description

Feeding device.

The present invention is related to a device for inserting objects in a safe that has a security space according to the claim one.

There is a need to be able to introduce, by example, valuable objects in the safe space of a box of security that has been provided with alarm, without prejudice to the security offered by the box.

A safe of this class may have an outer envelope equipped with alarm and include means destructive that with activated when an attempt is made not authorized to open the box, such as dyeing (staining) the valuable content of the safe or destroy such content in some other way and make the content be useless.

WO 93/23648 is an example of a safety box that includes a class security space mentioned above. Document GB 1,307,130 discloses a box of fixed security connected to an alarm device to send a external alarm signal, which comprises a device for power protected by a heat sensitive device.

An object of the present invention is provide with respect to transportable safety boxes a highly effective feeding device that works together with the alarm mechanism of the box. This object is get with a power device that has the characteristics established in the claims that accompany.

The invention provides, among others, the following advantages.

The inventive feeding device can be easily integrated into the alarm system of the box. The Alarm system function to protect the box is not hindered by the inventive device.

The feeding device is very safe against unauthorized manipulation.

The invention has both technical and technical advantages. economic.

The invention will now be described with reference to the example of an embodiment thereof and also with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which figure 1 it is a schematic front view in partial section of the box security that includes an inventive feeding device; the Figure 2 is a partial sectional side view of the box security illustrated in figure 1; Figure 3 shows the box of security of figure 1 from above; Figure 4 is a enlarged schematic illustration of the device feeding in the feeding phase; and figures 5 and 6 are views sectional sides illustrating alternative embodiments regarding the placement of the feeding device.

Figures 1-4 illustrate a box-shaped safety box 1 built with two parts Specially designed laminates 10a and 10b, which are configured to enclose a space 11 in which, for example, they can store valuables safely. Parts 10a and 10b are jointly articulated by means of joints 12 and the box 1 also includes a handle 13 and locking means 14.

Box 1 is provided inside a electronic unit and a destructive agent that works by destroying the valuable contents of security space 11 when it is necessary, for example, staining such contents.

The outer envelope 10a, 10b of the box 1 It can be comprised of plastic sheets or elements Layers that include a mat or alarm layer that is Controlled by the electronic unit. The alarm layer and the unit electronics are therefore included in the alarm circuit of the box or container 1. When the alarm circuit of the box, any attempt to force the opening of the box will give as result of the activation of the destructive agent by means of alarm circuit, to destroy the valuable contents of the box one.

Having filled the box with valuable items, the alarm circuit is activated to provide a transport safe from the box to its destination, in which the circuit is deactivated alarm so that the box can be opened safely and Empty your content.

Box 1 is equipped with a device inventive 20 feed, which allows valuable items, for example, bundles of banknotes, be fed in the safety space 11 even when the circuit has been activated alarm Among other things, this facilitates the transport of the box or container from various different collection points, up to a final destination of deposit.

The feeding device 20 includes a drum / cylinder 22 that rotates around its central axis 21. The cylinder 22 has an elongated opening on its peripheral surface 23 defined by side walls 24, 25 and a bottom 26. It is formed thus in the cylinder 22 a cavity 27 for the temporary accommodation of the objects to be fed in the security space 11.

The cylinder 22 includes end walls 28, 29 that carry, each of them, a respective pin 30, which it is rotatably mounted on its wall section 15, 16 adjacent to security space 11.

The security space 11 includes an area of accommodation in which cylinder 22 is housed and also includes sections 15-18 of the walls that adapt precisely to the peripheral surface and side walls of the cylinder, and thus make it impossible to force an introduction into the inside the box in the region between cylinder 22 and adjoining wall sections of the security space. The safety of the box or container against forced introduction can be improved including in the alarm circuit of the box threads that break when an attempt is made to force the separation of the opening of introduction.

According to the invention, the cylinder 22 is comprised, at least partially, of a laminar element or in plastic sheet shape that includes a mat or layer of alarm that is part of the alarm circuit of box 1 of security. The rotation of the cylinder 22, for example on average revolution, is ensured by means of windings in the deposit or by sliding contacts.

Sections 17, 18 of the walls of space 11 of security adjacent to the peripheral surface of the cylinder 22 they are provided with an entrance opening 40 that allows depositing objects in the security space 11 when the cylinder 22 is in a secondary rotation position (see figure 2). Fins 41-43 are arranged with a zigzag design in the inlet opening 40 and operate in a manner that prevents the return of objects deposited through the opening of entry, in case the box is turned upside down. Fins 41-43 are rotatably mounted in the regions from the edge of the entrance opening 40.

Box 1 also includes an outer flap 50 that can be opened, articulated in 51 and that can be balanced between a closed position (figure 2) and an open position (figure 4).

The cylinder 22 is preferably arranged so that when the outer fin 50 is closed, it will be located in its secondary position, in which, cavity 27 is communicates with the entrance opening 40 illustrated in Figure 2. When the outer flap 50 is opened, the cylinder 22 turns towards the main position illustrated in figure 4, so as to allow an object or objects can be introduced into cavity 27, returning said cylinder to its secondary position when the flap is closed exterior 50, whereby the object or objects fall by gravity in the security space 11 and the box can be prepared for a new object introduction, this process being repeated according to be necessary.

The objects can also be deposited in the secondary space when the alarm circuit of the box is in activated mode The rotation of the cylinder 22, in response to the maneuver of the outer flap 50, can be carried out with the help of an electric motor or with the help of a spring arrangement, with the that the cylinder 22 will preferably rotate alternately, such as It is indicated by double-headed arrow A.

If manipulation attempts are made to empty the security space 11 of objects contained therein, putting the box 1 upside down, fins 41-43 they will close the opening 40 and thereby prevent said objects fall into the cylindrical cavity 27. Although not illustrated, the security provided by box 1 can be further improved providing a fall shutter that fixes the cylinder 22 in the rotation position illustrated in figure 2, when the face down box.

Figures 5 and 6 schematically illustrate alternative embodiments with respect to the situation of the inventive feeding device on a safe, in which all sections of said container, or box, are adapt to the outer contours of cylinder 22 in the manner before described. Figures 5 and 6 show cylinder 22 in position of main rotation.

It will be understood that the device inventive feeding 20 can be used both in boxes of static security as mobile.

It will also be understood that the structural design of the feeding device may vary widely within the scope of the basic inventive concept. However, it is important that the cylinder 22 includes an alarm mat or a layer of alarm or similar that is part of an alarm circuit. He cylinder 22 and the container or box 1 may be comprised of laminar elements according to WO 93/23648, although Other types of laminates or laminar elements can be used. The extent to which the alarm layer extends over the cylinder 22 will naturally depend on the configuration of what surrounds the cylinder and, when necessary, the entire cylinder 22, including its side walls 28, 29, side walls 24-25 and bottom 26, may be provided with a layer of alarm or similar structure.

If desired, the side walls 15-18 surrounding cylinder 22 may be naturally provided with alarm layers or similar structures that are part of the alarm circuit of the safe.

It will therefore be understood that the invention does not is restricted to the described and illustrated embodiments of the same and that modifications and variations can be conceived within the scope of the appended claims.

Claims (4)

1. A device (20) for entering objects in a transportable safety box (1), which includes a space (11) safety and an alarm circuit that protects said space (11) against unauthorized access, destroying the objects of value contained in that space, where the device (20) includes a cylinder swivel (22) with an opening (23) on its peripheral surface, so that a cavity (27) is formed for temporary accommodation of said object or objects introduced into the cavity; and in which the cylinder (22) includes an alarm mat or a layer of alarm or similar structure that is part of said circuit of alarm and allows the introduction of objects in said space (11) when the alarm circuit is in an activated mode. 2. A device according to claim 1, characterized because the box (1) includes an accommodation space cylindrical; and because the side walls (15-18) of the box adapt to the outer contour of the cylinder. 3. A device according to claim 1 or 2, characterized because the cylinder (22) is rotatable between a position main in which objects can be inserted into the cavity (27) of the cylinder, and a secondary position in which the objects they are delivered to the security space (11) of said box (1). 4. A device according to one of the claims 1 to 3, characterized by fins (41-43) mounted rotatably in the opening (40) of the space entrance (11) of security.