FR3113915A1 - Anti-theft device for luggage - Google Patents

Abstract

The invention relates to an anti-theft device (15) comprising: - at least a first part (A) and at least a second part (B) linked together by a link mechanism (2), said link mechanism (2) allowing relative movement of said at least one first and second parts (A, B) and passage between a first closed configuration and a second open configuration, - at least one locking mechanism (6) allowing said device to be locked in said first configuration closed, and - at least one closure mechanism (4) configured to cooperate with a closure of an object to be secured and maintain said closure of said object in a closed position, when said device (15) is in said first closed configuration. Figure for abstract: figure 1

Description

Anti-theft device for luggage

TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates to the field of anti-theft devices, in particular for luggage.

TECHNICAL BACKGROUND

In many situations, it can be useful to secure a piece of luggage to prevent it from being opened without authorization or even being moved without authorization.

An example where such securing is useful is that of the beach. For example, when a person wishes to bathe, they must leave behind their personal effects which may be valuable. It is possible to place these effects in a closed and locked bag to prevent it from being opened and searched. However, this does not prevent him from being carried away when he finds himself unsupervised.

Another situation is that of a traveler in transit. After his last night at the hotel, he may wish to leave his luggage to be able to move around town without having to carry it constantly. If his luggage can be closed (for example with a padlock), it is not impossible that it is carried away, either voluntarily or inadvertently, for example in the luggage room of the hotel.

Luggage (including lockable bags) therefore presents two problems. The first is to prevent theft by preventing it from being moved. The second is to avoid opening the luggage to prevent it from being searched.

In general, beach bags, sports bags, satchels and handbags etc. are rarely equipped with anti-theft security. There are many padlocks for luggage storage, but they only protect the closing of the luggage.

Regarding the security of the luggage itself, there are security chains or cables with lock or key, but they are imposing, too conspicuous and they do not secure the closure of bags or luggage.

Thus, there is a need to improve the securing of luggage (including closable cases). The present invention falls within this context.

• au moins une première partie et au moins une deuxième partie liées entre elles par un mécanisme de liaison, ledit mécanisme de liaison permettant un mouvement relatif desdites au moins une première et deuxième parties et le passage entre une première configuration fermée et une deuxième configuration ouverte,
• au moins un mécanisme de verrouillage permettant de verrouiller ledit dispositif dans ladite première configuration fermée, et
• au moins un mécanisme de fermeture configuré pour coopérer avec une fermeture d’un objet à sécuriser et maintenir ladite fermeture dudit objet dans une position fermée, lorsque ledit dispositif est dans ladite première configuration fermée,

dans lequel

• dans ladite deuxième configuration ouverte, lesdites au moins une première et deuxième parties permettent le passage d’un point d’ancrage, et
• dans ladite première configuration fermée, lesdites au moins une première et deuxième parties permettent d’enfermer ledit point d’ancrage pour maintenir ledit dispositif fixé audit point d’ancrage.

A first aspect of the invention relates to an anti-theft device comprising:

• at least one first part and at least one second part linked together by a link mechanism, said link mechanism allowing relative movement of said at least one first and second parts and passage between a first closed configuration and a second open configuration,
• at least one locking mechanism for locking said device in said first closed configuration, and
• at least one closure mechanism configured to cooperate with a closure of an object to be secured and maintain said closure of said object in a closed position, when said device is in said first closed configuration,

in which

• in said second open configuration, said at least one first and second parts allow the passage of an anchor point, and
• in said first closed configuration, said at least one first and second parts make it possible to enclose said anchoring point to maintain said device fixed to said anchoring point.

According to embodiments, at least one of said at least one first and second parts is configured to cooperate with a connecting element making it possible to link said device to said object.

According to embodiments, the closure mechanism comprises a rod configured to connect said at least one first and second parts.

Device according to the preceding claim, in which said rod is fixed to said at least one first part, said rod being further configured to be inserted, in said first closed configuration, into an orifice present in said at least one second part.

• lesdites première et deuxième parties, le mécanisme de liaison et ledit mécanisme de fermeture (4) forment une première boucle, et
• lesdites première et deuxième parties, le mécanisme de fermeture et ledit mécanisme de verrouillage forment une deuxième boucle.

According to embodiments, in said first closed configuration:

• said first and second parts, the link mechanism and said closing mechanism (4) form a first loop, and
• said first and second parts, the closing mechanism and said locking mechanism form a second loop.

According to embodiments, in said first closed configuration, the at least one first and second parts form a figure eight.

According to embodiments, said closure mechanism is configured to cooperate with a pull tab of a zipper of said object to be secured.

• un bagage, et
• un dispositif antivol selon le premier aspect.

A second aspect of the invention relates to a system comprising:

• baggage, and
• an anti-theft device according to the first aspect.

According to embodiments, the luggage includes a storage area for said anti-theft device.

According to embodiments, the system further comprises a linking element for linking said piece of luggage and said device.

According to embodiments, the connecting element comprises an elastic zone.

According to embodiments, the connecting element comprises a connecting zone by textile hooks and loops to said device.

According to embodiments, the luggage comprises a zipper provided with a pull tab and in which said closing mechanism is configured to cooperate with said pull tab to keep said luggage closed.

FIGURES

The illustrates a device according to embodiments in a closed configuration.
The illustrates a device according to embodiments in an open configuration.
The illustrates a context of use of a device according to embodiments.
The illustrates a closure mechanism of a device according to embodiments engaged in a closure of a piece of luggage.
The schematically illustrates a storage area of a device according to embodiments.

Claims (12)

Anti-theft device (15) comprising:

• at least a first part (A) and at least a second part (B) linked together by a link mechanism (2), said link mechanism allowing relative movement of said at least one first and second parts and passage between a first closed configuration and a second open configuration,
• at least one locking mechanism (6) making it possible to lock said device in said first closed configuration, and
• at least one closure mechanism (4) configured to cooperate with a closure (11, 12, 13, 14) of an object (8) to secure and maintain said closure of said object in a closed position, when said device (15) is in said first closed configuration,

in which
in said second open configuration, said at least a first and second part allow the passage of an anchor point (9), and
in said first closed configuration, said at least a first and second part make it possible to enclose said anchor point to keep said device (15) fixed to said anchor point (9), and
in which
in said first closed configuration:

• said first and second parts (A, B), the linking mechanism (2) and the said closing mechanism (4) form a first loop, and
• said first and second parts (A, B), the closing mechanism (4) and the said locking mechanism form a second loop.

Device according to claim 1, in which at least one of said at least first and second parts (A, B) is configured to cooperate with a linking element (7) making it possible to link said device (10) to said object (8 ). Device according to any of the preceding claims, wherein said closing mechanism comprises a rod (3) configured to connect said at least a first and a second part (A, B). Device according to the preceding claim, in which said rod (3) is fixed to said at least a first part (A), said rod (3) being further configured to be inserted, in said first closed configuration, into an orifice ( 5) present in said at least one second part (B). Apparatus according to any preceding claim wherein in said first closed configuration the at least first and second portions form a figure eight (8). Device according to any one of the preceding claims, in which said closing mechanism (4) is configured to cooperate with a pull tab (12, 13) of a zipper of said object to be secured. System comprising:

• one bag (8), and
• an anti-theft device (10) according to any preceding claim.

System according to the preceding claim, in which said luggage (8) includes a storage area (11) for said anti-theft device (10). System according to any one of claims 7 and 8, further comprising a connecting element (7) for connecting said luggage (8) and said device (10). System according to the preceding claim, in which said connecting element (7) comprises an elastic zone. System according to either of Claims 9 and 10, in which the said connecting element (7) comprises a zone for connecting by textile hooks and loops to the said device (15). A system according to any one of claims 7 to 11, wherein said luggage includes a zipper provided with a pull tab and wherein said closing mechanism is configured to cooperate with said pull tab to keep said luggage closed.