FR2919029A1 - Anti-theft device for tap on e.g. washbasin, has key cylinder for locking semi-cases for preventing access to screwing system of mixing valve and locking supply hoses, where supply hoses are housed in lower orifices of semi-cases - Google Patents

Abstract

The device has two symmetrical semi-cases (1) comprising an upper orifice for housing a tap screwing system (2) and two lower orifices for housing supply hoses of the tap. The screwing system fixes the tap on a plate. The semi-cases are assembled together by stacking operation. A key cylinder (4) locks semi-cases for preventing access to a screwing system of a mixing valve and locking the supply hoses.

Description

The present invention relates to an anti-theft device for preventing

  disassemble a tap attached to the tray. (bench, worktop, kitchen sink, washbasin, bathtub, vanity top ...) Traditionally, faucets are fixed using a threaded rod and a clamping nut under the plane. Very easily, an individual can steal a mixer simply by unscrewing the clamping nut and disconnecting the hoses from the plumbing expectations. The risk of theft on site and in the community premises is thus very high.

  The device according to the invention overcomes this disadvantage. It comprises according to a first feature, two half symmetrical hollow housing, of conical shape, connected to each other by encasement, having an orifice on either side to accommodate the valve terminal and a portion of the valve supply hoses. The two parts of the housing close on the hoses and the clamping system of the mixer and are locked by a key lock system. This system once locked prevents unhooking of the supply hoses and unscrewing the faucet.

  According to particular embodiments:

  • The half casings can be cylindrical, conical, rectangular or any other forms. The main thing is to be hollow to house the tap clamping system and trap the faucet hoses. A seal may be provided for sealing between the housing and the hose.

  • The connection system of the two half-boxes can be a set of interlocking, or a hinge system.

  30 • The locking system of the housing can be a key or code padlock or a cylinder with key.

  • The system can be simple, ie wrapped as the cold water and hot water supply hoses without damaging the faucet clamping system or more elaborate providing dual protection, that is, ie 25 -2- imprisoning the supply hoses and the tap clamping system, by providing: in the upper part of a collar preventing access to the valve tightening nut. • In order to improve the protection system, the lower part where the hoses are lined has a curvature and is equipped with a small pinch preventing once the locked system from sliding the device along the hoses, making the system accessible at this time. tightening the mixer.

  The attached drawings show the device of the invention:

  With reference to these drawings, the device comprises two symmetrical half-boxes assembled together by casing (1). The valve (d) is fixed on the tray (a) by a clamping system (b) which continues with the supply hoses (c). The upper part of the system, has a hollow cone shape of greater diameter 55 mm (2) for accommodating the tap clamping system under the worktop (3). The two half-housings close on the tap clamping system. The key cylinder (4) condemns the opening of the two cylinders. The tap clamping system is thus inaccessible. The lower part of the case consists of two curved channels, the inner part is covered with pointed pico pointing downwards (5). The two supply hoses (6), usually braided stainless steel, are housed respectively in the channels of the two half-casings (5). Once the two half boxes 25 assembled and closed by the barrel (4), the two hoses are trapped in the channels. If an individual tries to lower the system, the pico penetrate into the braids of the hoses preventing the housing from going down.

  By way of non-limiting example, the housing will have dimensions of about 13 cm for the height, 6 cm for the upper width of the cone and 4 cm for the low width of the cone.

  The device according to the invention is particularly intended to prevent the theft of faucets installed at the place of their destination

Claims (5)

  1) Antitheft device for faucets installed at the place of their destination (sink, bench, worktop, basin ...) characterized in that it comprises two half-casings (1) having a high hole to house the system of tap tightening (2), two low holes to accommodate the supply hoses of the valve (3), and a locking system (4) of the two half-casings preventing access to the clamping system (b) of the mixing valve and trapping supply hoses (c).   2) Device according to claim 1 characterized in that the lower part of the housing has two curved channels and lined with sharp pins (3) for receiving the supply tubes of the valve (c).   3) Device according to claim 1 or claim 2 characterized in that the two half-housings (1), once fitted are condemned by a key cylinder or padlock key or code (4).   4) Device according to any one of the preceding claims characterized in that the lower part of the system traps the hoses and secures them. 25   5) Device according to any one of the preceding claims characterized in that the upper part of the system (2) traps the valve clamping system and removes access to the locking nut (b)