FR2741276A1 - Autonomous anti-theft device for skis and other equipment - Google Patents

Abstract

The anti-theft device comprises one or more vibration sensors (1) allowing measurement of the vibrations applied to the ski. There may also be position sensors (2) detecting any change in the position of the ski. A remote control device (4) is provided for remotely activating or de-activating the surveillance system associated with these detectors. An electronic control block measures the outputs from the sensors and is able to activate alarm devices (5). The alarm may includes audible, visual and/or remotely activated alarm signals (7). One or more batteries (6) provide the electrical energy for the device which is rigidly attached to the ski.

Description

SELF-CONTAINED ANTI-THEFT DEVICE FOR SKI OR THE LIKE SKI
The invention relates to an autonomous anti-theft device for skiing or similar skiing, being mounted in the first or second fit according to the embodiment.

The current importance of skiing in leisure, alpine skiing or cross-country skiing, any sliding activity, is very important. From this observation, we can notice the appearance of high-end products with significant values.

The craze for winter sports attracts large crowds, and unfortunately often thefts. Owners as well as ski rental companies have found themselves faced with a new form of crime which, if previously only had little importance due to the cost and the number of products stolen, is particularly devastating today.

Most ski flights take place in the middle of the day, generally during a short abandonment by the owner during a coffee break or any other occasion to take off his skis. Theft does not require any break-in since you only have to take the skis and leave with them. Theft is therefore frequently carried out in front of a large number of people who are not aware of the act taking place, it would therefore suffice to attract the attention of the surrounding people using appropriate sound and / or light means. to discourage any normally constituted thief. The same phenomenon is observed for surfs, monoskis and windsurfing.

 However, to our knowledge, there is no compact, automatic system, which does not require a penalizing start-up (remember that in skiing you generally have large gloves), fixed on the ski or the binding of the ski boot. ski in a solid way, or integrated into the latter allowing immediate and effective protection against theft.

 The invention therefore aims to provide such a device which is simple in design, quick to install and which prevents theft of the ski or any object comparable to a ski. To do this, the invention provides an autonomous anti-theft device fixed to the ski or to the binding of the ski boot, so as to make the device integral with the ski or to the binding of the ski boot linked to the ski, to be monitored, and which emits an audible and / or visual alert signal in the event of an unauthorized attempt to remove the ski.

As shown in Figures 1 to 4, there are different possible embodiments.

In what follows, we will agree to designate by 1 the vibration sensor 2 the spatial position sensor 3 the electronic unit 4 the remote control system or not, coded 5 the audible and / or visual warning means 6 l 'energy accumulator (battery) 7 the remote warning means 8 the protective cover 9 the ski 10 and 11 the front and rear bindings of the ski boot 12 the device itself
Other characteristics and advantages of the invention will appear on reading the following description which refers to the appended figures in which -Figure I represents the functional diagram of the device.

FIG. 2 represents an embodiment allowing the first and the second mounting.

- Figure 3 shows a second embodiment allowing only the first fit.

FIG. 4 represents a third embodiment allowing only the first assembly.

 The invention therefore aims to provide a simple design device, always present on the ski or similar ski object and which prevents theft of the ski or similar object thus protected.

To do this, the invention provides an anti-theft device for skiing which comprises, one or more vibration sensors (1) making it possible to detect the vibrations appearing on the ski during the flight, and / or a module for measuring spatial position (2) for detecting the unauthorized change of position of the ski during the flight, a remote control system or not, coded (4) allowing the switching on or off of the device, an electronic block (3) processing the various information , in particular those given by the various sensors, The electronic unit (3) questioning its various sensors, and decides in the event of unauthorized movement or shock to activate the alert means (5), alert means (5) sound and / or light which may consist of buzzer and / or LED, or any other means of remote alert such as a radio transmitter (7), the device being powered by one or more accumulators (6) in order to provide the electrical energy n necessary to the device.

According to the invention, the vibration sensor (s) (1) detects the vibrations generated by the unauthorized removal of the ski, these can in particular consist of piezoelectric, inductive, capacitive, reverse ball or any other sensors, these having the characteristics of translating a movement or a shock on the ski or its bindings by a predictable electrical signal, these sensors must occupy a very reduced volume and have a great resistance to the harsh environment that represents the environment of snow, l water etc ...

According to the invention the spatial detection module (2) makes it possible to detect or measure the change in position introduced by the unauthorized removal of skis, the spatial detection module (2) can in particular be produced in different forms, such as position sensors with ball or mercury which allow a detection of passage through a given position, or any other means making it possible to precisely measure the spatial position of the ski, these sensors must occupy a very small volume and have a high resistance to harsh environment represented by the environment of snow, water etc ...

According to the invention, the remote control system or not, coded (4) can be of a particular nature, mechanical, electronic, electrical or other, the latter being intended to allow the owner and himself only, to disengage his anti-theft device .

According to the invention the electronic block (3) for supervision is produced in digital and / or analog electronics.

According to the invention, the incorporated alert means (5) may in particular consist of sound means such as buzzer, voice system or any other, light means such as led or any other, or remote warning means such than a radio transmitter (7).

According to the invention, the device is entirely supplied with electrical energy by one or more accumulators (6), which may or may not be rechargeable.

According to 1 invention, the invention can be implemented according to different modes.

In the first embodiment in FIG. 2, the device is integrated into a cover (8) which is difficult to tear or puncture constituting a protective casing which completely encompasses the device, with the aim of being able to mount it directly on the ski, using solid fixing means in particular such as bonding, screwing or other preventing any simple or rapid re-assembly. This embodiment allows retrofitting on any ski and very quickly. This embodiment is preferred by the inventor, because of the possibility of equipping different products. In fact, this embodiment is possible as a retrofit on any ski or ski-like sliding object.

In the second embodiment, the system is fully integrated into the front or rear binding of the ski boot, the binding not being easily removable and being very robust, this embodiment constitutes total protection of the system.

In the third embodiment, the system is fully integrated into the ski, which constitutes total protection of the system. This embodiment is only possible in original equipment, by the ski manufacturer.

It will be readily apparent to the reader the possibilities offered by this device, both to the owner and to the lessor who will be able to equip his equipment in order to protect it against theft, or for a ski or ski binding manufacturer in order to offer a more certain to these customers.

Claims (7)

1- Autonomous anti-theft device for ski or similar ski, carastrized in that it comprises one or more vibration sensors (li allowing the measurement of vibrations applied to the ski or similar ei ski, and / or one or more spatial position sensors ( 2) allowing the detection or measurement of change in position of the ski or similar ski, a remote control system or not, coded (4) of the device for activating or deactivating the surveillance, an electronic block (3) performing the measurement of the sensors and actuating the alert means (5), audible and / or visual alert means (5) and / or remote warning (7), one or more accumulators or batteries (6) providing electrical energy to the device, one or more protective covers (8) allowing the rigid association by means of different means, such as screwing or gluing, of the device to the ski or similar ski or to the binding of the boot ski. 2-Device according to claim 1 characterized in that the position sensor (s) (2) can in particular be mechanical and / or electronic, these having the characteristics of translating a displacement by a predictable electrical signal allowing the electronic unit (3 ) to detect a displacement of the ski. 3-Device according to claim 1 and 2 characterized in that the vibration sensor (s) (1) can in particular be mechanical and / or electronic, these having the characteristics of translating a movement or a shock of the ski by a predictable electrical signal allowing the electronic unit (3) to detect these vibrations. 4-Device according to claim 1 to 3 characterized in that the warning means or means (5) are inaccessible from outside the device. 5-Device according to claim 1 characterized in that the device can be integrated completely or in part in one of the parts or all of the binding of the ski boot linked to the ski, making it inaccessible from the outside. 6-Device according to claim 1 characterized in that the system can be integrated in part or completely in the ski itself, making it inaccessible from the outside. 7- Device according to claim 1 characterized in that the one or more solid attachment means of the device to the ski or to the binding of the ski boot can in particular be screwing, gluing or any other technique satisfying the request.