GB2506842A - Vehicle diagnostic port security device - Google Patents

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GB2506842A
GB2506842A GB201215022A GB201215022A GB2506842A GB 2506842 A GB2506842 A GB 2506842A GB 201215022 A GB201215022 A GB 201215022A GB 201215022 A GB201215022 A GB 201215022A GB 2506842 A GB2506842 A GB 2506842A
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David Evans
Jim Duncan
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    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01R—ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R13/00—Details of coupling devices of the kinds covered by groups H01R12/70 or H01R24/00 - H01R33/00
    • H01R13/44—Means for preventing access to live contacts
    • H01R13/443—Dummy plugs
    • 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
    • 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
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01R—ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R13/00—Details of coupling devices of the kinds covered by groups H01R12/70 or H01R24/00 - H01R33/00
    • H01R13/44—Means for preventing access to live contacts
    • H01R13/447—Shutter or cover plate
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01R—ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R13/00—Details of coupling devices of the kinds covered by groups H01R12/70 or H01R24/00 - H01R33/00
    • H01R13/62—Means for facilitating engagement or disengagement of coupling parts or for holding them in engagement
    • H01R13/639—Additional means for holding or locking coupling parts together, after engagement, e.g. separate keylock, retainer strap
    • H01R13/6397—Additional means for holding or locking coupling parts together, after engagement, e.g. separate keylock, retainer strap with means for preventing unauthorised use
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01R—ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R2201/00—Connectors or connections adapted for particular applications
    • H01R2201/26—Connectors or connections adapted for particular applications for vehicles

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  • Computer Security & Cryptography (AREA)
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Abstract

A security device which allows a vehicle owner to 'cap' and secure the diagnostic port to make it very difficult for car thieves to gain access to the vehicles computer system. By sealing off the diagnostic port with a lockable device, unauthorised access is restricted. The security device also has the ability to fragment if tampered with and leave parts of itself embedded in the diagnostic port to reduce the chances of theft due to the effort required to remove these fragments. The device locks into the vehicle diagnostic port, If an attempt is made to forcibly remove the device, it may cause damage to the port which would hinder any unauthorised attempt at access to the computer system. The vehicle would still be usable and the diagnostic port could be repaired at a later date.

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Description
Vehicle Diagnostic Port Security Device This invention relates to a device for easily and quickly securing a vehicle diagnostic port' from unauthorised access. The vehicle diagnostic port' is present to enable authorised vehicle technicians to access the on-board computer.
With so many vehicles now having keyless' systems it has become easier for car thieves to steal vehicles by connecting specialist diagnostic tools to the vehicle diagnostic port to override the vehicle security system.
This simple invention allows the vehicle owner to cap' the diagnostic port to make it very difficult for car thieves to gain access to the vehicles computer system. By sealing off the diagnostic port with a lockable device, unauthorised access is restricted. If the security device also has the ability to fragment if tampered with and leave parts of itself embedded in the diagnostic port, it will reduce the chances of theft due to the effort required to remove these fragments.
The key to unlock the Vehicle Diagnostic Port Security Device can be hidden by the owner or kept on a key ring.
The invention will now be described solely by way of example and with reference to the accompanying drawings in which: Figure 1 shows an example female' vehicle diagnostic port as standard on some vehicles Figure 2 shows a side elevation cut away of a male' Vehicle Diagnostic Port Security Device which plugs into the female' diagnostic port.
Figure 3 shows the jagged pins of the Vehicle Diagnostic Port Security Device which engage the female' vehicle diagnostic port.
Figure 4 shows the rear view of the Vehicle Diagnostic Port Security Device where a key locking mechanism is accessible.
FigureS shows how the locking mechanism of the Vehicle Diagnostic Port Security Device will rotate the jagged pins to engage into the female' vehicle diagnostic port.
Description
In Figure 1, an example female' vehicle diagnostic port is shown. This diagnostic port is usually found inside the vehicle in the floor area or on the underside of the dashboard. It may also be found in the engine compartment in some vehicles.
It is usually located where it can be easily accessed by vehicle technicians. The diagnostic port can be differing shapes and sizes.
In Figure 2, the Vehicle Diagnostic Port Security Device is shown in sectional view with the locking mechanism (1) and the teeth engaging mechanism (2). When the key is turned to lock the device, the teeth engage into the on-board diagnostic port.
In Figure 3,the Vehicle Diagnostic Port Security Device is shown with the jagged pins engaging mechanism (1) and the Vehicle Diagnostic Port Security Device body which engages the on-board diagnostic port.
Figure 4 shows the possible key lock mounting (1).
Figure 5 shows a method of the way in which the jagged pins can be rotated to engage the on-board diagnostic port, when a key is turned. When the key is turned, a spindle rotates (1) causing the threaded bar (2) to move. This in turn causes the jagged pins (3) to rotate and engage with the on-board diagnostic port.

Claims (6)

  1. Claims 1. A Vehicle Diagnostic Port Security Device comprising a lockable unit for attachment to a vehicle diagnostic port in order to restrict unauthorised access.
  2. 2. A Vehicle Diagnostic Port Security Device according to Claim 1, which engages, and locks into, the female connections on a vehicle diagnostic port.
  3. 3. A Vehicle Diagnostic Port Security Device according to Claim 1, which can be shaped and manufactured in accordance with any vehicle diagnostic port.
  4. 4. A Vehicle Diagnostic Port Security Device according to Claim 1, which can be manufactured from various materials.
  5. S. A Vehicle Diagnostic Port Security Device according to Claim 1, which can have various key locking mechanisms.
  6. 6. A Vehicle Diagnostic Port Security Device according to Claim 1, which can have various mechanisms to make the jagged pins engage with the on-board diagnostic port.
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WO2017182098A1 (en) * 2016-04-22 2017-10-26 Anton Clemens Automotive Gmbh Device for protecting electric sockets arranged in vehicles
EP3476660A4 (en) * 2016-06-24 2019-06-19 Yazaki Corporation Vehicle circuit structure
FR3092805A1 (en) * 2019-02-14 2020-08-21 Yann RICORDEAU Vehicle OBD diagnostic socket locking device

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US5220815A (en) * 1991-09-19 1993-06-22 International Business Machines Corporation Device-port locking covers
US20080214022A1 (en) * 2005-12-30 2008-09-04 Kowalick Thomas M Vehicle connector lockout apparatus and method of using same
US7462045B1 (en) * 2007-09-07 2008-12-09 Aba Ufo International Corp. Connector lock for computer interface ports

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US4669281A (en) * 1984-10-09 1987-06-02 Hewlett-Packard Company Cable/computer peripheral lock
US5220815A (en) * 1991-09-19 1993-06-22 International Business Machines Corporation Device-port locking covers
US20080214022A1 (en) * 2005-12-30 2008-09-04 Kowalick Thomas M Vehicle connector lockout apparatus and method of using same
US7462045B1 (en) * 2007-09-07 2008-12-09 Aba Ufo International Corp. Connector lock for computer interface ports

Cited By (3)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
WO2017182098A1 (en) * 2016-04-22 2017-10-26 Anton Clemens Automotive Gmbh Device for protecting electric sockets arranged in vehicles
EP3476660A4 (en) * 2016-06-24 2019-06-19 Yazaki Corporation Vehicle circuit structure
FR3092805A1 (en) * 2019-02-14 2020-08-21 Yann RICORDEAU Vehicle OBD diagnostic socket locking device

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