GB2289303A - Electro-mechanical hood release cable locking system - Google Patents

Electro-mechanical hood release cable locking system Download PDF

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GB2289303A
GB2289303A GB9408828A GB9408828A GB2289303A GB 2289303 A GB2289303 A GB 2289303A GB 9408828 A GB9408828 A GB 9408828A GB 9408828 A GB9408828 A GB 9408828A GB 2289303 A GB2289303 A GB 2289303A
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    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E05—LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
    • E05B—LOCKS; ACCESSORIES THEREFOR; HANDCUFFS
    • E05B47/00—Operating or controlling locks or other fastening devices by electric or magnetic means
    • E05B47/06—Controlling mechanically-operated bolts by electro-magnetically-operated detents
    • E05B47/0607—Controlling mechanically-operated bolts by electro-magnetically-operated detents the detent moving pivotally or rotatively
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E05—LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
    • E05B—LOCKS; ACCESSORIES THEREFOR; HANDCUFFS
    • E05B79/00—Mounting or connecting vehicle locks or parts thereof
    • E05B79/10—Connections between movable lock parts
    • E05B79/20—Connections between movable lock parts using flexible connections, e.g. Bowden cables
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E05—LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
    • E05B—LOCKS; ACCESSORIES THEREFOR; HANDCUFFS
    • E05B83/00—Vehicle locks specially adapted for particular types of wing or vehicle
    • E05B83/16—Locks for luggage compartments, car boot lids or car bonnets
    • E05B83/24—Locks for luggage compartments, car boot lids or car bonnets for car bonnets
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E05—LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
    • E05B—LOCKS; ACCESSORIES THEREFOR; HANDCUFFS
    • E05B47/00—Operating or controlling locks or other fastening devices by electric or magnetic means
    • E05B2047/0072—Operation
    • E05B2047/0076—Current to lock only, i.e. "fail-safe"
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E05—LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
    • E05B—LOCKS; ACCESSORIES THEREFOR; HANDCUFFS
    • E05B45/00—Alarm locks
    • E05B45/06—Electric alarm locks
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E05—LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
    • E05B—LOCKS; ACCESSORIES THEREFOR; HANDCUFFS
    • E05B47/00—Operating or controlling locks or other fastening devices by electric or magnetic means
    • E05B47/0001—Operating or controlling locks or other fastening devices by electric or magnetic means with electric actuators; Constructional features thereof
    • E05B47/0002—Operating or controlling locks or other fastening devices by electric or magnetic means with electric actuators; Constructional features thereof with electromagnets
    • E05B47/0003—Operating or controlling locks or other fastening devices by electric or magnetic means with electric actuators; Constructional features thereof with electromagnets having a movable core
    • E05B47/0004—Operating or controlling locks or other fastening devices by electric or magnetic means with electric actuators; Constructional features thereof with electromagnets having a movable core said core being linearly movable
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E05—LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
    • E05B—LOCKS; ACCESSORIES THEREFOR; HANDCUFFS
    • E05B81/00—Power-actuated vehicle locks
    • E05B81/02—Power-actuated vehicle locks characterised by the type of actuators used
    • E05B81/04—Electrical
    • E05B81/08—Electrical using electromagnets or solenoids

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Abstract

A vehicle hood release cable is locked by a electro-mechanical system which responds to a vehicle alarm. A plate 2 is clamped to the cable 18 and can be engaged by a detent 3 driven by a solenoid actuator 4 to prevent cable movement. When the vehicle alarm is triggered power is fed to the actuator 4. <IMAGE>

Description

ELECTRO-MECHANICAL HOOD RELEASE CABLE LOCKING SYSTEM This Invention relates to a theft deterent system for a vehicle 'Hood Release System' Vehicle 'Hood Release Systems' are, almost without exception, actuated from inside the vehicle by means of pulling by hand on the 'Hood Release' Lever. This action actuates, by means of mechanical operation the 'Hood lock' release.
The movement of the 'Hood Release Lever' is translated directly by cable to the hood locks.
Vehicle systems currently in production allow easy access to the 'Engine Bay' once entry has be made to the inside of the vehicle, therefore it becomes a simple task to disconnect any fitted 'Electrical Vehicle Security System', such as a car alarm once entry has been forced to the cockpit of the vehicle. For example; A wouldbe vehicle thief may break the vehicle window or force the door lock and the car alarm will sound, but within a matter of seconds the vehicle hood is opened and the alarm system is disconnected. Failing simple disconnection the vehicle battery cable can be severed.
According to the present Invention, the 'Electro-Mechanical Hood Release Cable Locking System' disallows access to the 'Engine Bay' if the Vehicle Security System' is actuated. On triggering the 'Alarm' the 'Hood Release Cable' will be locked, thus access to the 'Engine Bay' becomes a major problem.
A specific embodiment of the Invention will now be descibed by the way of example with reference to the accompaning drawing.
fig. 1 Shows in perspective an exploded view of all the detailed parts within the Invention assembly.
fig. 2 Shows in perspective the complete system fitted to a vehicle 'Not acuated' in the 'Hood Closed' position.
fig. 3 Shows in perspective the complete system fitted to a vehicle 'Not actuated' whilst the hood is being released, via normal operation of the 'Vehicles' cable release system.
fig. 4 Shows in perspective the complete system fitted to a vehicle 'Actuated' by forced entry, thus 'Locking' the 'Vehicles' cable release system.
Refering to the drawings of the 'Hood Release Locking System' The 'Body Bracket' 1. is mounted to the vehicle structure in the normal path of the 'Hood Release Cable' 18. with self tapping screw or similar means (not shown). The 'Hood Release Cable' outer sheath is splint and between the split sheath the 'Body Bracket' 1. is fitted as shown in fig. 1.
The 'Hood Release Cable' 18. is clamped to the 'Cable Slide? 2. by means of the clamp arrangement 'Retaining Bracket' 14. and the 'Screw -Retaining Bracket' 13. as shown in fig. 1.
The assembly is mounted as described above to the vehicle as shown in fig. 2. The position shown in fig. 2. represents 'Hood dosed' condition as the system has not been actuated by forced vehicle entry, therefore the vehicle hood can be opened using the normal procedure as designed by the vehicle manufacturer. The 'Hood Release Cable' 18. attached to the 'Cable Slide? 2. is free to move sliding on the 'BushingSlider Bolt To Body' 9, (2x) 'Bushing-Slider -Body' 10. and the 'Bushing-Pivot Slider-Body' 11. The sliding arrangement is secured with the 'Bolt-Slider To Body' 8, (2x)Washer-Slider Bolt-Body' 15 (2x) and the 'Nut Slider Bolt To Body' 10. (2x) see fig. 1.The 'Bushings' 9,10,11 are designed to reduce friction on the 'Cable Slider' 2. and to prevent over tightening on assembly. The 'Motor Assy' (4,6,7 12) is attached to th 'Body Bracket' 1. with the 'Nut-Motor Body' 5.
The 'Pivot Lock' 3. is kept clear of the 'Cable Slide? 2. (In the unlocked or normal position) by the position of the 'Motor Shaft' 12. held in its normal position by the 'Spring-Motor Shaft' 6.
the 'Motor Shaft' 12 is protected from running damage by the 'Nipple-Motor Shaft' 7. threaded to the end of the 'Motor Shaft' 12.
Openning the 'Hood' in the standard manner as specified by the manufacturer, i.e. pulling on the 'Hood Release' lever will pull the 'Hood Release Cable' 18. inner. The 'Cable', attached to the 'Cable Slide? 2. as previously described is free to slide to its designed 'Open' position as shown in fig. 3. This action disengages the hood locks as designed by the manufacturer, thus openning the 'Vehicle Hood'. On release of the hand from the 'Hood Release Lever' (not shown) the 'Hood Cable' 18 and the 'Cable Slider' 2. retum to their normal position, as shown in fig. 2.
On vehicle entry violation the 'Vehicle Alarm System' (Fitted auto alarm, not shown) is triggered. The electrical feed to the 'Alarm System Siren' or 'Hom' is also fed to the 'Motor' 4.
The solenoid type 'Motor' 4. retracts the 'Motor Shaft' 7. attached to the 'Nipple Motor Shaft' 7. compressing the 'Spring Motor Shaft' 6. as shown in fig. 4. The 'Pivot Lock' 3. rotates about the 'Bushing-Pivot Slider-Body' 11. clockwise due to the force exerted upon it from the 'Spring-Pivot Lock' 17. This action engages the 'Pivot Lock' 3. into the 'Cable Slider' 2.
as shown in fig. 4., thus locking the 'Hood Release Cable' 18. and intum stopping the vehicle 'Hood' from being opened.
When the Vehicle Alarm System' (not shown) is disarmed in accordance to the alarm manufacturers proceedure the electrical current to both the 'Siren' (not shown) and the 'Motor' 4. is stopped thus retuming the system to its non actuated position as shown in fig.2.

Claims (1)

  1. (1) A 'Hood Release Locking System' by which the manufacturers 'Hood Release Cable' is locked on triggering of the 'Vehicles Alarm System'.
    (2) A 'Hood Release Locking System' as claimed in Claim 1 that prevents the 'Vehicle Alarm System' from being easily disconnected.
    (3) A 'Hood Release Locking System' as claimed in Claim 1 and Claim 2 that protect from theft the 'Vehicle' under hood components.
    (4) A 'Hood Release Locking System' as claimed in Claim 1 and Claim 2 that reduces the probability of successful vehicle theft.
    (5) A 'Hood Release Locking System' as claimed in Claim 1 and Claim 2 that does not effect the normal operation of the manufacturers 'Hood Opening Procedure' unless actuated by violation.
    (6) A 'Hood Release Locking System' as claimed in Claim 1 and Claim 2 that does not effect the normal operation of the manufacturers 'Hood Opening Procedure' in the event of a 'Flat Battery'.
    (7) A 'Hood Release Locking System' as claimed in Claim 1, Claim 2, Claim 3, and Claim 4 that can be installed as a vehicle Purchase Option' with a Vehicle Alarm System'.
    (8) A 'Hood Release Locking System' as claimed in Claim 1, Claim 2, Claim 3, and Claim 4 that can be installed simply as an 'After Marker security option to a manufacturers installed vehicle Alarm System'.
    (9) A 'Hood Release Locking System' as claimed in Claim 1, Claim 2, Claim 3, and Claim 4 that can be installed simply as an 'After Market' security option with the fitment of a 'Vehicle Alarm System'.
    (10) A 'Hood Release Locking System' subsequenty as described herein with reference to the figures 14 of the accompaning drawing.
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Cited By (2)

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GB2313152A (en) * 1996-05-15 1997-11-19 Alliedsignal Ltd A G-force proof buckle mechanism for a seat belt pretensioner arrangement
EP1181426B1 (en) * 1999-05-15 2005-07-20 ArvinMeritor Light Vehicle Systems (UK) Ltd Cable for releasing a boot latch

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US4702094A (en) * 1985-11-27 1987-10-27 Crimestopper Security Products, Inc. Electric Solenoid operation vehicle hood lock
GB2222204A (en) * 1988-08-22 1990-02-28 David Yahas Vehicle bonnet/hood locking device

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US4702094A (en) * 1985-11-27 1987-10-27 Crimestopper Security Products, Inc. Electric Solenoid operation vehicle hood lock
GB2222204A (en) * 1988-08-22 1990-02-28 David Yahas Vehicle bonnet/hood locking device

Cited By (3)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
GB2313152A (en) * 1996-05-15 1997-11-19 Alliedsignal Ltd A G-force proof buckle mechanism for a seat belt pretensioner arrangement
GB2313152B (en) * 1996-05-15 2000-07-12 Alliedsignal Ltd Buckle
EP1181426B1 (en) * 1999-05-15 2005-07-20 ArvinMeritor Light Vehicle Systems (UK) Ltd Cable for releasing a boot latch

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