GB2361343A - System to prevent a drunk operator from starting a machine, eg a vehicle - Google Patents

System to prevent a drunk operator from starting a machine, eg a vehicle Download PDF

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GB2361343A
GB2361343A GB0009190A GB0009190A GB2361343A GB 2361343 A GB2361343 A GB 2361343A GB 0009190 A GB0009190 A GB 0009190A GB 0009190 A GB0009190 A GB 0009190A GB 2361343 A GB2361343 A GB 2361343A
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Philip Thomas Tunaley
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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
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60K—ARRANGEMENT OR MOUNTING OF PROPULSION UNITS OR OF TRANSMISSIONS IN VEHICLES; ARRANGEMENT OR MOUNTING OF PLURAL DIVERSE PRIME-MOVERS IN VEHICLES; AUXILIARY DRIVES FOR VEHICLES; INSTRUMENTATION OR DASHBOARDS FOR VEHICLES; ARRANGEMENTS IN CONNECTION WITH COOLING, AIR INTAKE, GAS EXHAUST OR FUEL SUPPLY OF PROPULSION UNITS IN VEHICLES
    • B60K28/00—Safety devices for propulsion-unit control, specially adapted for, or arranged in, vehicles, e.g. preventing fuel supply or ignition in the event of potentially dangerous conditions
    • B60K28/02—Safety devices for propulsion-unit control, specially adapted for, or arranged in, vehicles, e.g. preventing fuel supply or ignition in the event of potentially dangerous conditions responsive to conditions relating to the driver
    • B60K28/06—Safety devices for propulsion-unit control, specially adapted for, or arranged in, vehicles, e.g. preventing fuel supply or ignition in the event of potentially dangerous conditions responsive to conditions relating to the driver responsive to incapacity of driver
    • B60K28/063—Safety devices for propulsion-unit control, specially adapted for, or arranged in, vehicles, e.g. preventing fuel supply or ignition in the event of potentially dangerous conditions responsive to conditions relating to the driver responsive to incapacity of driver preventing starting of vehicles
    • 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
    • B60R25/20—Means to switch the anti-theft system on or off

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Abstract

The system comprises an alcohol sensor 12, mounted in a sample chamber 17, combined with a main key 2, which forms an alcohol analyser/immobiliser system which can be fitted to any machine. The device prevents the operation of a machine without the insertion of the key 2, and a satisfactory breath sample which does not contain alcohol above a pre-set limit. The immobiliser key combined with the alcohol sensor chamber incorporates interlocking features of male and female multipin connectors 4 and 5, which can be configured to prevent interchange of keys between devices.

Description

2361343 1 ZERO TGLERANCE ALCOHOL ORILISER DEVICE The invention relate& to
a dual function device that. operates as an -im mobiliser key and an alcohol detector.
The.device will assist-in thexeduction.of fatelitie-s and serious. injunies.on public highways, in the working environment and provide additional security.
The device has- the potential -to- significantly reduce injury in the workplace by preventing the operation of machinery whilst persons are under the influence of alcohol and by the removal -ofthe immobiliser key renders- the machinery inoperable by unauthorised personnel, and during periods of maintenance.
The essential -features-of the-device are.l. Alcohol sensor module. 2. Removable immobiliser key which can be individually configured for additional security. 1-6..Control-box-, which-provides an-electr-ical inter-face.to-the machine.
The device will -consist-of plastic, metal, rubber and electrical components-and materials to suit the environment in which it will be required to operate.
The preferred embodiment- of the invention will -be described with reference to the accompanying drawings in which:
FIGURE 1 shows- a side view of the main. components, which make up -the operating system, with the immobiliser key inserted into the main analyser FIGURE 2 shows the front view of the operator interface, excluding sample tube.
FIGURE 3 shows- a- cross- section. of the main -analyser, showing a block diagram - of the main components. FIGURE 4 showsa-cross section.of the key showing-the main. component& As shown in Figure 1, the system compriseb four main components.
1. Analyser 2. Key 15 Cable assembly 16 Ignition/energisation control box Figure 3 and-4- -shows a- cross -section.of the analyser 1, -,vhich-compnse&of-an alcohol sensor 12, which is situated in a sample chamber 17. The system is activated by the insertion-ofthe main key-1 into locating. point& 3.and-4. Once the &y-stern-is-activated the operator will be prompted to blow a sample of breath, via the replaceable sample pipe 19, into-the sample chamber by the indicator lamp& 6 -& 8-on.the front-of the key 2, shown in figure 2 A pressure sensitive device 9 _will detectthat-the breath sample 15- present fora presettable time period, during which the alcohol sensor will measure the alcohol content of the sample. A factory adjustable vent 11 -wrill -allow the sample chamber. to be purged will the breath sample from the operator to ensure that an actual sample of breath.is- being tested. The vent can beadjusted to.provide sufficient backpressure within the chamber to operate the pressure sensitive device for the pre set time period.
If the sample is- free from. alcohol the indicators- 6 -and 8-mounted, on key 2, will illuminate and prompt the operator to start the machine. Simultaneously, the board electronics- 18 will senda "confirmation -to start -Signal", via. 1 3J4J 5 to-the control box 16. The control box is the main electrical interface to the electrical start/stop circuit. ofthe machine -wiring. The system.will now allow the main - operating system of the machine to commence, via normal operator control.
Figure4 shows-the key 2 removed from. the main assembly 1. In thisposition the system is immobilised and the machine will be inhibited from starting.
Insertion of the key-1 not automatically restart the machine unffi the sample procedure is repeated. The electrical measuring circuit 18 being disconnected from the sampleactive circuit board 10.achieve-s--inhibffion. The electrical connection-isachieved by plug 5 being inserted into socket 4 on the main assembly 1.
The plug socketarrangement is-made up.of various- pin- combinations- to achieve interlocking and non-inter changeability between other units.
The control box. 16 will be mounted in a-position;.which-doe-s--not normally present free access to the operator. The electrical circuit will be encapsulated into an epoxy resin or similar material to prevent tampering-to-the system and preventing unauthorised operation of the machine by means of bypassing the device.
3 A- typical - example for the inclu-sion-of the Zero Alcohol Immobiliser System-isdescribed as follows:
This- system-could be fitted -as-part of an -ignition. circ- uit. on -amotor vehicle.or any other machinery using motive power.
Whilst the -vehicle isr unattended and not in.use the key 2 woul d be removed and taken away from the vehicle. This would immobilise the vehicle and prevent it from being dnven-away or used.
The second main -advantage is- when- the driver re. turns- to -use the vehicle, the key 2 must be inserted into the main assembly 1 and the driver of the vehicle will be prompted to provide a breath sample via-the sample tube 7 which Js-combined with-a replaceable sample pipe 19 for hygiene purposes. If any alcohol is detected within the sample the system will -not-allow-the -vehicle to by-inhibiting-the ignition system.
A breath sample containing. no alcohol.is- the. only statewhich -allo"-, thevehicle to start.
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Claims (1)

  1. A dual function-device which is-comprised.of an.immobiliser key undan alcohol detector which can be incorporated into the electrical circuit of any machinery which 1.5 electrically, pneumatically or fuel-driven.
    A-dual function- device as-claimed in-Claim 1 where the removal-of the immobiliser key prevents operation of the machine.
    A dual. function. device as-claimed-in Claim 1 or.Claim-1 which incorporates an alcohol sensor, which provides an inhibit function at a pre-set level.
    -4. Pdual function-device as-claimed.in-Clairn 3where the alcohol sen-soris combined with a control box offering an electrical interface which can be attached -to.the main start/stop system-of the machine to-wMch-it-is-. fitted.
    A-dual function.device as-claimed in-any preceding. Claim, including a flexible sample pipe, combined with a disposable mouthpiece to maintain suitable hygiene levels.
    6. Adual function- device as-claimed in-any preceding- Claim. which.ismade from metal, rubber, plastic material or wood or from a combination of these matenals.
    A dual function- device sub tially as- herein described -and illustrated in -the accompanying drawings.
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WO2005118326A1 (en) * 2004-06-04 2005-12-15 Saab Automobile Ab Method and device for controlling a car
GB2418488A (en) * 2004-09-23 2006-03-29 Andrew Thomas Breathalyser
US8640813B2 (en) 2011-08-24 2014-02-04 Nicholas G. DOINOFF Ignition interlock device with rolling retest and motion detector

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GB2139387A (en) * 1983-02-01 1984-11-07 Jack Simon Sobriety interlock
WO1987004552A1 (en) * 1986-01-16 1987-07-30 Autosense Corporation Breath alcohol analyzer
US4689603A (en) * 1986-03-31 1987-08-25 Conigliaro Thomas S Vehicle ignition and alarm system
FR2676686A1 (en) * 1991-05-21 1992-11-27 Calvet Jean Marc Safety device for drivers of vehicles
FR2716693A1 (en) * 1994-02-25 1995-09-01 Laurec Francois Xavier Key with built-in locking device and alcohol-addiction prevention device
FR2718086A1 (en) * 1994-03-29 1995-10-06 Laurec Francois Xavier Automobile master key incorporating alcohol detector and immobiliser
DE29822331U1 (en) * 1998-12-15 1999-07-08 Schwarz, Ohlinde, 64665 Alsbach-Hähnlein Safety system as a self-control in motor vehicles or of a generic type, for checking the fitness to drive of a vehicle driver after drinking alcohol

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GB2139387A (en) * 1983-02-01 1984-11-07 Jack Simon Sobriety interlock
WO1987004552A1 (en) * 1986-01-16 1987-07-30 Autosense Corporation Breath alcohol analyzer
US4689603A (en) * 1986-03-31 1987-08-25 Conigliaro Thomas S Vehicle ignition and alarm system
FR2676686A1 (en) * 1991-05-21 1992-11-27 Calvet Jean Marc Safety device for drivers of vehicles
FR2716693A1 (en) * 1994-02-25 1995-09-01 Laurec Francois Xavier Key with built-in locking device and alcohol-addiction prevention device
FR2718086A1 (en) * 1994-03-29 1995-10-06 Laurec Francois Xavier Automobile master key incorporating alcohol detector and immobiliser
DE29822331U1 (en) * 1998-12-15 1999-07-08 Schwarz, Ohlinde, 64665 Alsbach-Hähnlein Safety system as a self-control in motor vehicles or of a generic type, for checking the fitness to drive of a vehicle driver after drinking alcohol

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* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
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WO2005118326A1 (en) * 2004-06-04 2005-12-15 Saab Automobile Ab Method and device for controlling a car
GB2418488A (en) * 2004-09-23 2006-03-29 Andrew Thomas Breathalyser
US8640813B2 (en) 2011-08-24 2014-02-04 Nicholas G. DOINOFF Ignition interlock device with rolling retest and motion detector

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