GB2279404A - Vehicle anti-theft device - Google Patents
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- Publication number
- GB2279404A GB2279404A GB9313271A GB9313271A GB2279404A GB 2279404 A GB2279404 A GB 2279404A GB 9313271 A GB9313271 A GB 9313271A GB 9313271 A GB9313271 A GB 9313271A GB 2279404 A GB2279404 A GB 2279404A
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- vehicle
- solenoid
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- glass
- mercury
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
- B60R—VEHICLES, VEHICLE FITTINGS, OR VEHICLE PARTS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
- B60R25/00—Fittings or systems for preventing or indicating unauthorised use or theft of vehicles
- B60R25/01—Fittings or systems for preventing or indicating unauthorised use or theft of vehicles operating on vehicle systems or fittings, e.g. on doors, seats or windscreens
- B60R25/04—Fittings or systems for preventing or indicating unauthorised use or theft of vehicles operating on vehicle systems or fittings, e.g. on doors, seats or windscreens operating on the propulsion system, e.g. engine or drive motor
- B60R25/042—Fittings or systems for preventing or indicating unauthorised use or theft of vehicles operating on vehicle systems or fittings, e.g. on doors, seats or windscreens operating on the propulsion system, e.g. engine or drive motor operating on the fuel supply
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
- B60R—VEHICLES, VEHICLE FITTINGS, OR VEHICLE PARTS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
- B60R25/00—Fittings or systems for preventing or indicating unauthorised use or theft of vehicles
- B60R25/01—Fittings or systems for preventing or indicating unauthorised use or theft of vehicles operating on vehicle systems or fittings, e.g. on doors, seats or windscreens
- B60R25/04—Fittings or systems for preventing or indicating unauthorised use or theft of vehicles operating on vehicle systems or fittings, e.g. on doors, seats or windscreens operating on the propulsion system, e.g. engine or drive motor
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- H—ELECTRICITY
- H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
- H01H—ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
- H01H29/00—Switches having at least one liquid contact
- H01H29/004—Operated by deformation of container
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
- B60R—VEHICLES, VEHICLE FITTINGS, OR VEHICLE PARTS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
- B60R25/00—Fittings or systems for preventing or indicating unauthorised use or theft of vehicles
- B60R25/01—Fittings or systems for preventing or indicating unauthorised use or theft of vehicles operating on vehicle systems or fittings, e.g. on doors, seats or windscreens
- B60R25/04—Fittings or systems for preventing or indicating unauthorised use or theft of vehicles operating on vehicle systems or fittings, e.g. on doors, seats or windscreens operating on the propulsion system, e.g. engine or drive motor
- B60R2025/041—Preventing use of engine operating on the fluid supply
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- Burglar Alarm Systems (AREA)
Abstract
A glass or plastic tube, filled with mercury and forming part of the ignition circuit or forming part of the fuel system, is ruptured by operation of a solenoid with an apertured rod through which the tube passes. The solenoid is energised if engine starting is attempted without entry of a particular number into a key pad. The wrong number illuminates a red light and the correct number a green light. The glass or plastic tube is contained in a steel or plastic box.
Description
ELECTROMECHANICAL IMMOBILISER
DIESEL AND PETROL ENGINES
CIRCUIT BREAKER
THE PRINCIPLE OF THE DEVICE
A solenoid is activated having a guillotine action on a glass or plastic tube (100mm long, 10mm diameter), filled with mercury, with push in connectors at each end. When the tube is ruptured the electrical circuit to the ignition key is broken, immobilising the engine immediately.
The ignition system is normal, built in is a key pad containing the personal number of the car owner. A relay contains part of the anti-theft device. Should the ignition key be operated without this number having been entered first, a red light will show. Further turning of the ignition key in order to start the engine activates the solenoid. The guillotine action breaks the mercury fuse, and immobilises the vehicle until the owner accesses the fuse container with a security key to replace it.
On replacing the fuse, the owner of the vehicle enters the number on the key-pad; a green light shows that the engine cane be activated. On eventual switch-off and withdrawal of the ignition key, the vehicle is again protected against theft, and the sequence above will have to be repeated when the ignition key is again inserted to re-start the vehicle.
THE IMMOBILISER
This is contained in a steel box 6 (six) inches square, and a depth of 3 (three) inches approx. (Metric measurement: 150mm square, 75mm depth) the solenoid is placed and fixed in the middle 3 (three) inch elevation.
A magnetically operated rod has a circular aperture (12 mm diameter). The glass or plastic tube is inserted through the fissure.
When the magnetic switch is energised, the rod ruptures the tube. The mercury then flows out into a plastic tray (for re-use). The vehicle is now immobilised.
ELECTROMECHANICAL IMMOBILISER FOR DIESEL ENGINES
FUEL LINE FRACTURE AND BREAK
THE PRINCIPLE OF THE SYSTEM
A steel or plastic container 6 (six) inches square by 3 (three) inches depth. A solenoid is fixed (bolted) in the centre of the three inch elevation. The magnetically operated rod has a circular cross (10mum diameter) aperture. The glass or plastic rod is inserted through the aperture. Upon energising the solenoid, the rod ruptures the tube. This forming part of the fuel supply to the engine, it stops due to lack of fuel, and the vehicle is immobilised.
When this system is used on any type of Diesel engine, the engine cannot be started without the aid of a workshop to replace the box and restart the engine. Time being of the essence to implement a theft, the theft is rendered unviable because it will take two or more hours to replace the "immobiliser" and restart the engine.
Claims (1)
- This invention relates to an electromechanical device that can be fitted to any car or diesel engined vehicle.The principle of the device is a solenoid magnetically operated lift rod (figure 5). The guillotine action on a glass or plastic tube (figure 6) filled with mercury push in connectors at either end. On the tube is ruptured the electrical power to ignition system is broken (figures 1 and 2). A relay contains part of the anti-theft device (figure 3) containing a personal number of the car owner.Should the ignition key be operated without the personal number being entered a red light will be illuminated. Further rotation activates the solenoid (figure 5). This section energizes an electronic force breaking the mercury-filled glass tube (figure 6) affecting complete immobilising of the engine. On replacement of the fuse and the correct personal number is entered into key electronic control module (figure 3) a green light becomes illuminated and the vehicle can then be activated. Withdrawal of the ignition key the vehicle is protected against theft.
Priority Applications (1)
Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
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GB9313271A GB2279404A (en) | 1993-06-28 | 1993-06-28 | Vehicle anti-theft device |
Applications Claiming Priority (1)
Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
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GB9313271A GB2279404A (en) | 1993-06-28 | 1993-06-28 | Vehicle anti-theft device |
Publications (2)
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GB9313271D0 GB9313271D0 (en) | 1993-08-11 |
GB2279404A true GB2279404A (en) | 1995-01-04 |
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Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
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GB9313271A Withdrawn GB2279404A (en) | 1993-06-28 | 1993-06-28 | Vehicle anti-theft device |
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Cited By (2)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
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WO1996029217A1 (en) * | 1995-03-17 | 1996-09-26 | Daniel Desjardins | Safe and valve or switch protection device |
GB2313154A (en) * | 1996-05-14 | 1997-11-19 | Douglass Harrison | Vehicle immobiliser with mechanism acting on engine flywheel |
Citations (10)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
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GB1143098A (en) * | 1967-03-23 | 1969-02-19 | Leigh Instr Ltd | A crash position indicator for use with a vertical landing aircraft |
US3845264A (en) * | 1973-04-09 | 1974-10-29 | Mechanical Enterprises Inc | Switch with liquid containing tube for keyboard use |
GB1420593A (en) * | 1971-12-31 | 1976-01-07 | Lucas Electrical Co Ltd | Anti-theft warning systems for road vehicles |
GB1543315A (en) * | 1975-08-01 | 1979-04-04 | Marconi Co Ltd | Machines including devices for monitoring the separation between two relatively moving parts |
US4200779A (en) * | 1977-09-06 | 1980-04-29 | Moscovsky Inzhenerno-Fizichesky Institut | Device for switching electrical circuits |
GB2092665A (en) * | 1981-02-09 | 1982-08-18 | Electro Products Ltd | Indicating excessive engine or vehicle speeds |
EP0083000A2 (en) * | 1981-12-26 | 1983-07-06 | Keiun Kodo | Device for indicating the driving operation of the internal combustion engine of a motor vehicle |
US4449605A (en) * | 1981-03-23 | 1984-05-22 | Read William A | Device for preventing theft of motor vehicles |
GB2200086A (en) * | 1987-01-22 | 1988-07-27 | David Rossleighy Chandler | Vehicle-security system |
WO1990003040A1 (en) * | 1988-09-02 | 1990-03-22 | Automotive Technologies International, Inc. | Vehicle crush zone crash sensor |
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1993
- 1993-06-28 GB GB9313271A patent/GB2279404A/en not_active Withdrawn
Patent Citations (10)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
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GB1143098A (en) * | 1967-03-23 | 1969-02-19 | Leigh Instr Ltd | A crash position indicator for use with a vertical landing aircraft |
GB1420593A (en) * | 1971-12-31 | 1976-01-07 | Lucas Electrical Co Ltd | Anti-theft warning systems for road vehicles |
US3845264A (en) * | 1973-04-09 | 1974-10-29 | Mechanical Enterprises Inc | Switch with liquid containing tube for keyboard use |
GB1543315A (en) * | 1975-08-01 | 1979-04-04 | Marconi Co Ltd | Machines including devices for monitoring the separation between two relatively moving parts |
US4200779A (en) * | 1977-09-06 | 1980-04-29 | Moscovsky Inzhenerno-Fizichesky Institut | Device for switching electrical circuits |
GB2092665A (en) * | 1981-02-09 | 1982-08-18 | Electro Products Ltd | Indicating excessive engine or vehicle speeds |
US4449605A (en) * | 1981-03-23 | 1984-05-22 | Read William A | Device for preventing theft of motor vehicles |
EP0083000A2 (en) * | 1981-12-26 | 1983-07-06 | Keiun Kodo | Device for indicating the driving operation of the internal combustion engine of a motor vehicle |
GB2200086A (en) * | 1987-01-22 | 1988-07-27 | David Rossleighy Chandler | Vehicle-security system |
WO1990003040A1 (en) * | 1988-09-02 | 1990-03-22 | Automotive Technologies International, Inc. | Vehicle crush zone crash sensor |
Cited By (3)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
---|---|---|---|---|
WO1996029217A1 (en) * | 1995-03-17 | 1996-09-26 | Daniel Desjardins | Safe and valve or switch protection device |
GB2313154A (en) * | 1996-05-14 | 1997-11-19 | Douglass Harrison | Vehicle immobiliser with mechanism acting on engine flywheel |
GB2313154B (en) * | 1996-05-14 | 1998-07-01 | Douglass Harrison | Vehicle immobiliser |
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WAP | Application withdrawn, taken to be withdrawn or refused ** after publication under section 16(1) |