FR2777683A1 - Electronic article surveillance unit - Google Patents

Abstract

The unit consists of a housing, parallel-piped in shape, fitted with a clip-on cover, having one or more surfaces for labels carrying price and information, an inner antitheft device and a fastener for attaching to the protected article. The fastener can be in the form of a tube cut away on one side to form a spike with a series of harpoon barbs to prevent removal, or it can be a cord in a loop or with a free end. The fastener can be designed to attach to any article, e.g. spectacle frame, jewelry or watches, and the housing cover is stuck or welded in place to prevent access to its contents.

Description

The present invention relates to a molded plastic housing or

  cardboard, which serves as: adapter, label holder and anti-theft device. Its three functions can be used separately, in pairs or all at the same time. The present invention relates more particularly to a technique for attaching hard, textile or adhesive labels, and EAS markers to products, in particular glasses frames, jewelry, watches, and

  generally any object of elongated shape and / or irregular shape.

  The anti-theft, that is to say electronic article surveillance, is known in the English-speaking countries EAS, according to the acronym of "Electronic Articles

  Surveillance> ", this acronym being kept in the rest of the description, at

for simplification.

  For the EAS part, electronic article surveillance systems are installed at the exit of retail stores and trigger a signal (alanne), when an EAS marker is in their field. The adapter box, d5 label and anti-theft device with an EAS label and marker, allows the customer to see the price of the item, and the cashier to read the bar code. When the customer has paid the price of an item, the adapter box, label holder and anti-theft device attached to the item is removed. We can then pass the article through the

  detection devices without triggering an alarm.

  Zo Problems posed: The particular form of certain articles and in particular glasses, jewelry and watches, the concept of presentation of the points of sale, the requirements of the consumer and the legislator, make a problem of it unsolved by

the state of the art.

  Self-service is becoming more common. The store entrances are wide, which favors

the passages and the conviviality.

  The glasses displays have a neat design and are made with holes intended to receive the branches of glasses. These holes are very

small size (maximum 25 mmn).

  In this way, the entire surface of a wall can be covered with articles.

  Mobile displays can possibly be used inside or outside to further increase the number of pairs of glasses offered for sale. Customer wants to be able to try on glasses and see themselves in the ice

at his disposal.

  Watches and jewelry are small, flexible and therefore easy to steal. Self-service presentation is therefore very risky. But the customer wants to be able

  touch and try on jewelry and watches.

  Legal information (price, characteristics, etc.) and the security system

  must be as discreet as possible and not create any discomfort for the customer.

  The invention must be light in order to avoid, for example, that the glasses do not

  go awry when the customer puts them on.

  The invention must not damage the articles or risk scratching or injuring the customer.

  Installation and removal must be simple but safe.

  The invention must adapt to all forms of articles, for example rings,

the watches.

  In practice, the detection devices currently installed do not all meet the constraints listed above. The existing and / or installed detection means tend to impose technical constraints on the invention which must

d10 be taken into account.

Description of the invention

  According to the invention, the adapter box, label holder and anti-theft device comprises a box closed by a cover, an EAS type marker and / or an electronic chip placed in the closed box. They are invisible and inaccessible / 5 to unscrupulous people who cannot neutralize them. It has been found that such an anti-theft device solves all the problems posed by the fight against theft, as well as

  other problems which will be discussed later.

  Firstly, this type of box can receive all of the markers whose detection field between antennas corresponds to specific constraints

the layout of the shops.

  Second, this type of case is exactly the size of the label

  adhesive price specific to sectors: optics, jewelry, watches, etc.

  - On the one hand, the bottom of the case has in its thickness, a needle and a counter-needle. They are intended to secure said housing and a sleeve. They are provided with spurs on the sides, and lugs on the internal face in order to make them rough, and to prevent the sleeve from slipping, which would result in losing both the price indications and the protection against theft. The sleeve can be of different materials. Its mechanical characteristics are understood in terms of rigidity, or on the contrary in terms of elasticity, whether in extension or in retraction. It will preferably be with a precut strip, also called a tear primer. Otherwise, a special opening tool based on a blunt blade will be used. It is the form

  and the material of the product to be labeled which will govern the choice of the type of sleeve.

  - On the other hand, the side of the case has a vertical slot. This orifice is 3> intended to receive all kinds of links, of different materials, allowing the case to be linked to the article. Both sides of the housing can be covered with labels for multiple uses. The link, whether it is a loop or not, will have a retainer (a knot for example), preventing, after closing the cover, the separation of the case and the link. In the case of the loop, it can

  4 / be provided with a throttle ring.

  - Finally, the closing cover is pierced with three holes. They allow the passage of a point or a nail, on which other accessories can be clipped such as: label holder, textile anti-theft device, etc. The housing is then a

  adapter between the article and an attachment.

  The invention therefore aims to develop an adapter box, label holder and anti-theft device which solves the aforementioned problems: - dimension sufficient to accommodate the tracer corresponding to the technologies

  capable of covering very large store entrances.

  - Dimension compatible with the cavities of the glasses displays.

  - Aesthetic, comfortable and without discomfort when trying on the item.

  - The price tag, legal information and the security system are

discreet or invisible.

  - Lightweight and does not damage articles.

  - Does not risk scratching or injuring the customer or the personnel.

  - The installation as the removal are simple and safe.

  - Adaptable to all article forms.

Description of the fairs.

  Figure I shows, in schematic perspective view, the detection portal (1) composed of two panels (2) between which the customers pass

2 0 store exit.

  Figure 2 shows, in top view, the detail of the needles and against needles. Figure 3 illustrates examples of The adapter housing, label holder

  and anti-theft device with sleeve (3.b), nail (3.C); strap (3.d) according to the invention.

  2 5 Detailed description of the invention.

  According to the invention, the adapter box, label holder and anti-theft device comprises a box closed by a cover. Consumer and / or price labels can be affixed to the cover and / or the external and opposite face of the case. An EAS type marker and / or a microchip can be placed in the box when closed. They are invisible and inaccessible to unscrupulous people who cannot neutralize them. It has been found that such a means resolves all the problems posed by consumer billboards, the fight against

  theft, as well as other issues which will be discussed later.

  The bottom of the case has in its thickness, a needle and a counter

  needle. The needle and counter needle are aligned and in the same plane. They

  are in a resistant and rigid material.

  The needle has an off-center point shape, in order to allow the sleeve to be impaled. The spurs on the sides as well as the bosses on the internal face,

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  -4-- serve as a non-return with respect to said sleeve. They are intended to secure

said housing and a sleeve.

  The center punch is at least three times smaller than the needle. It also has non-slip systems. He can fight against uprooting. In its absence, a simple pull would tear off and even break the needle by playing on its flexibility. This would result in losing both the price indications and theft protection. The sleeve can be of different materials. Its mechanical characteristics are understood in terms of rigidity, or on the contrary in terms of elasticity, whether in extension or retraction. It will preferably be with a precut strip, also called a tear primer. Otherwise, a special opening tool based on blunt blade tip will be used. It is the form

  and the material of the product to be labeled which will govern the choice of the type of sleeve.

  The invention can be implemented with all types of products and in particular glasses, jewelry, watches, etc. The operator must thread the sleeve first into the needle. Since the sleeve is the same length as the needle, when it follows the length of the housing, the sleeve is pushed so that it covers the entire counterpoint. The product and in particular the branch of glasses can be introduced through the 2a sleeve. The latter will surround and / or match the shape of the product by varying its elasticity or its shrinkage under the effect of heat in the case of a heat-shrinkable sheath. Whether it is with the nail inside, or with the protection inside, the procedure for the operator is the same. THE ADAPTER CASE, LABEL HOLDER AND ANTI-THEFT remains permanently attached to the hard label

  textile or label holder. This is the adapter function.

  In the case of the link, the operator must simply make a double choke loop around one of the parts of the product. The product remains attached to its price tag and whatever its size. At the same time, the 3C adapter box, label holder and anti-theft device can be used as an anti-theft device, either with antennas

  EAS, either by dissuasion by its simple presence.

Advantages of the invention.

  In addition to the already mentioned advantages of the invention, it is important to mention two which are linked - on the one hand, unlike the other systems, the invention satisfies each of the points of the specifications stated above and in particular for glasses,

jewelry, watches, etc.

  - on the other hand, as already mentioned, the adapter box, label holder and anti-theft device cannot be separated either from its label or from the

X 0 associated detection.

  -5- However, the anti-theft means according to the invention is entirely suitable, using frequency adaptations always necessary, to the detection gates which

  already equip some outlets.

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Claims (9)

  1) Adapter box device, label holder and anti-theft device in the shape of a parallelepiped, characterized in that it includes a clip-on cover; on the side (s) one or more labels (price, information, etc ...); a way   anti-theft inside; a means of attachment to the object corresponding to the label.   2) THE ADAPTER CASE, LABEL HOLDER AND ANTI-THEFT device according to claim (1), characterized in that the fixing means is a sleeve elastic or not.   3) THE ADAPTER CASE, LABEL HOLDER AND ANTI-THEFT device according to claim (1), characterized in that the fixing means is a link in loop or free form.   4) THE ADAPTER CASE, LABEL HOLDER AND ANTI-THEFT according to   claim (1), characterized in that the fixing means is a nail.   ) The needle and counterpane of the ADAPTER HOUSING, LABEL HOLDER AND ANTI-THEFT DEVICE are provided with several bumps on the internal face which   // 5 prevent the sleeve from slipping and work as a non-return.   6) The needle and counterpane of the ADAPTER HOUSING, LABEL HOLDER AND ANTITHEFT are provided with several arpons on its sides which   prevent the sleeve from slipping and work as a non-return.   7) The needle of the ADAPTER BOX, LABEL HOLDER and o ANTI-THEFT device is in the shape of a bevel at its end, in order to facilitate   place the sanls sleeve to decrease its rigidity.   8). THE ADAPTER CASE, LABEL HOLDER AND ANTI-THEFT DEVICE is compatible with all types of articles and in particular the branches of   glasses, jewelry, watches and, in general, any elongated item.   2 5 9) The center needle of the ADAPTER HOUSING, LABEL HOLDER   AND ANTI-THEFT is rectangular in order to stiffen it.   9) THE ADAPTER BOX, LABEL HOLDER AND THEFT   as simple to install as to remove while remaining secure.   ) THE ADAPTER CASE, LABEL HOLDER AND ANTI-THEFT lock with a nail for all safety textile labels or pennet label holders   to use even more EAS technology.   11) The cover of the ADAPTER BOX, LABEL HOLDER AND ANTI-THEFT DEVICE is either glued or welded so that its content is not accessible and therefore neutralizable.   3 5 12) THE ADAPTER CASE, LABEL HOLDER AND THEFT   has a slot on its side which allows to pass a loop having at its   utm end anti-pulling node.   13) The cover of the ADAPTER BOX, LABEL HOLDER AND ANTITHEFT is perforated with three holes in order to allow the head of the nail 4 to pass beyond, intended to receive the so-called textile hard label. The presence of the three penrmet   adapt to different types of systems.