GB2515584A

GB2515584A - Gain Entry Tool

Info

Publication number: GB2515584A
Application number: GB1316865.3A
Authority: GB
Inventors: Steven Wakefield; Simon Wakefield
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 2013-09-10
Filing date: 2013-09-23
Publication date: 2014-12-31
Anticipated expiration: 2033-09-23
Also published as: GB2515584B; GB201316865D0; GB201316067D0

Abstract

A tool for opening a locked door uses a range of quickly releasable straight and angled connecting or extension rods C2, C3, B10 to which a variety of quick release attachments may be connected as required. The attachments may include a camera B8, a torch B5, a flexible drive A4 with a chuck head A2, a tool head (UT01 fig. 16) with pins (J5 fig. 17), a snib lifting tool D2, a loop of rubber covered steel cable E3, E4, star heads E6, E7 or a snare head E1, E2. Tool head A9 may be adjustable relative to rods C2, C3, B10 by means or bracket B12, threaded stud A7 and wing nuts B13. The tool may allow a locksmith to gain permitted entry by manipulating numerous security locking systems on the inside of a building whilst working from the outside of the building, including by removing screws, unlocking/removing locks, opening windows, snaring, grabbing, hooking, lassoing, lifting, pulling, pushing & removing or manipulating handles, security escutcheons, code locks. The tool also enables extraction of keys or other small items that are on the inside of the door or building. The tool may be operated through a letter box, window or fanlight alternatively a small hole may be bored.

Description

Gain Entry' Tool

Background

This tool has been invented & prototypes built to enhance the services of a Locksmith, The Poflce, Fire or Emergency sertices or anyone authorised to gain permitted' entry to locked buildings without damage where possible.

Problem SoWed This innovative tool allows a trained technician to gain permitted access to numerous high security commercial or domestic premises where the owners have mislaid their keys or entry is required by the owners under different circumstances or in a case of an emergency such as afire, gas leak or where the inhabitants may be in danger or incapacitated.

What does the tool do? Using a number of different functionality options & configurations (3 in 1), the tool permits easy access to both low & high security doors where they have been secured with all or any of the following: deadlocks, security chains, bolts & other locks. This tool allows a relatively unskilled technician to be able to enter a secure premises both quickly & efficiently with great ease, leaving most locks & security applications undamaged with no sign of forced entry. In covert' situations, the tool even allows you to exit the building & lock up behind you without anyone knowing that you've been there.

Summary of features (Essential)

* Lightweight * Flexible/Movable Parts * Directional Digital Viewer/Camera with light source * Covert adjustable eye * Spedally Designed Tool Heads * Ability to use Over Long Distances * Rotary Head (By hand or electronic means) * Tilt & Rock' pivotal adjuster * Slim-Line Design * Flexible drill reverse' driveshaft technology * Pre-Shaped Extendable Parts * Stabilising housing' unit * 3inl configuration (three tools in one application) * Removes Locks from the inside of the building whilst working from the outside * Removes High & Low Security Handles from the inside whilst working from the outside * Extendable application (up to 14 foot reach) * Removes screws from the inside of the building whilst working from the outside * Unfastens Security Chains & Bolts from the inside of the building whilst working from the outside Important but not essentialfeotures o Extremely Robust o Easy to Assemble o Recording Facility o Memory Card Options o Non Slip handles o High Quality engineered parts o Quick Release reduction & extension' buttons o Quick Release drive head & component parts o Anti-Rattle Bushes o Digital Camera Holder Figures & Drawings 1. Figures 1 & 2 (Dro wing I of 10) Drawing 1 shows the main head of the tool & component parts of the tool such as the handle/head & driveshaft albeit in its basic form.

2. Figure 3 (Drawing 2 of 10) Drawing 2 shows again the main head of the tool but in a three dimensional view. In this view you're able to see it in one of the three configurations & how It connects to the component parts.

3. FIgure 4 (Drawing 3 of 10) Drawing 3 depicts the tool in its most favourable setup with the driveshaft 4. Figure 5 (Drnwing 4 of 10) Drawing 4 displays the tool in a similar but different configuration without the driveshaft, but still with the camera eye & light source.

5. Figures 6 & 7 (DrawingS of 10) Drawing S illustrates the tool in its third configuration or arrangement which permits it to extend as a rod to 14 foot in length again with the camera eye & light source.

6. Figures 8 & 9 (Drawing 5 of 10) Drawing 5 also shows figures 8 & 9 as attachments they may be used attached to the head across all three configurations of the tool but most commonly attached to the rod as per figure 7, 7. Figures 10, 11, & 12 (Drawing 6 of 10) Drawing 6 shows figures 10, 11 & 12 which demonstrates the push, slide & click quick method of extension or reduction in length of all three tools across its 3 configurations using the connecting & extension rods.

8. Figure 13 (Drawing 7oflO) Drawing 7 exhibits the universal connector which is used on all three configurations of the tool.

9. Figure 14 (Drowing aol 10) Drawing S shows an additional common connector which permits additional threaded heads to be connected such as that depicted on drawing 5, figure 6.

10. FIgure 15 (Drawing? of 10) Drawing Yof 10 illustrates the nose end cap of which screws into the common connector represented on drawing 8.

11. Figure 16 (Drawing 10 of 10) Drawing 10 displays one of the many tool heads that affixes to the quick release chuck head and would be driven by the hand turn at the end of the driveshaft as shown in drawing 3.

An example of the invention will now be described by referring to the accompanying drawings: Figure 1 on page 1 shows the front view of the handle/bracket/housing bracket which is connected to the driveshaft (A4) via the steel link tube (A3). The flexible drive has been re-engineered' with the inner core/cable wound the opposite way & is encased in a hardened flexible metal tube which is covered in a rubberised coating (All). The handle/bracket/housing unit in figure one houses both the quick release chuck head (A2) & its component parts which pass through the handle/bracket/housing unit at (A12). A13 of Figure 1, is where the torch is held via a grub screw positioned at AS. The bottom part of this handle/bracket/housing unit in Fig 1 has a securing point (AlO) of which connects to the universal connector head (Bll, Figure 13 page 7) via a hinge joint & screw head bolts (B6, fig 3, page 2). The Universal Connector head (Bil) has a tail end (G1 Figure 13 on page 7 of 10) which permits the joining rods (F2 figure lion page 6 of 10) & connector rods (BlO figure 12 on pages) to be fixed by connecting pins (BY of figure 12, page 6) which insert into numerous retainer holes across the product universally called B14' as shown on page 7, figure 13 & in figure 11 on page 6 which runs along the length of the tube (F2, Figure 11, page 6). The universal connector head (Bl1,figure 13 page 7) when in situ as shown in figure 3 on page 2, also houses the camera eye bracket (B7, figure 3 on page 2) & the adjustable arm/bracket B12, fig. 3, page 2) which attaches to the stud A7 (figure 3 on page 2).

Figure 2 on page 1 shows the side view of the main head of the driveshaft unit of the tool. It shows the re-engineered' flexible driveshaft (A4) which is 1500mm long and is encased in its flexible metal outer with rubberised coating (All). The driveshaft (A4) is either hand turned or driven by electronic means using a universal 6mm hex drive (A5 demonstrated on pages 1, Fig 2 & Fig. 4 page 3). The driveshaft (A4 & All respectively, as in figure 4, page 3) has been designed as a multipurpose drive to turn by hand using the hand turn (CS, figure 4, page3) both clockwise & anti clockwise for turning all types of thumb turns, levers, hand turns and locks using the universal tool head (UTO1 shown in figure 16, page 10) & the range of pins (is, fig.l7, page 10). When under high torque using its reverse wound' properties & only when turning anticlockwise, the driveshaft's (A4 & All respectively, fig. 4, page 3) quick fit hex drive (As, figure 4,page 3,) accommodates a ratchet screwdriver or small drill to aid in removing screws.

Figure 3 on page 2 shows the driveshaft head part of the tool in a little more detail with the adjustable bracket (612) attached to the threaded stud (A7) at the casing connector (A6) whereby adjusting the wing nuts (B13) adjusts the angle of the whole head of the tool & driveshaft assembly either up or down. The camera eye holder (68) fits into the camera bracket (B7) and is adjustable by turning both clockwise & anticlockwise turning a full 360 degrees. The camera Bracket (87) also moves from side to side (left & right) further enhancing the user's choice of view & the angle of display. The camera eye bracket/s (67) also has the option to be mounted onto the head of the drive handle (Ag) further enhancing the field of view.

Figure 3 on page 2 also shows the torch (65) mounted in the lower part of the head (A13, fig.1, page 1) of the driveshaft assembly handle/head/housing unit (Ag). Figure 3 on page 2 shows the universal quick release head (611) connected by the joining rod (610) also shown by figure 12 on page 6 which are further secured in place by the connector pins (39) figure 3 page 2 & further examples at page 6, figures 10 & 12 respectively.

Figure 4 on page 3 shows the driveshaft handle/head/housing unit (Ag), the extendable connecting rods (810) & mainstay handle (C2). Figures 10, 11 & 12 on page 6 shows the additional connector rods (810) & extension rods (F2) which either shortens or extends all configurations of the tools across its 3 main applications. Figure 4 on page 3 shows the tool in its most common configuration. The drawing (fig.4 on page 3) does not show any electric tools which can be attached most commonly of which would be a small drill or ratchet screwdriver as previously mentioned.

FigureS page 4 shows the tool in a different configuration without the driveshaft & component parts (including AZ A9, A3, AG, A4, All, 85, 612, 813 A7, AS & Cs as illustrated in Figure 4 page 3) but in a configuration with the camera bracket (67) & the digital camera (88) & a different configuration of the torch (65) using another bracket (D3). In this configuration you can see an additional snib' lifting tool head (02) affixed to the universal quick release tool head (C7) secured by a plastic hand turned nut head (Dl). This configuration still permits the unit to be reduced or extended over long distances by adding the variable lengths of joining rods (810) & connector rods (F2, figure 11, page 6) to the main handle. Further examples of the connector rods (810) and the joiner rods (F2) and how the connect with each other can be found on figures 10, 11, & 12 on page 6. As in all of its configurations, the unit is extremely adaptable, using different tool heads for a vast range of permitted gain entry applications.

In figure 4 (page 3), figure 5 (page 4), figures 6 & 7 (page 5) & figure 10 (page 6), Anti-rattle nylon/glass mix bushes (C4) have been used on the junctions where the joining rods (310) & connecting rods (F2) and mainstay handle (C2) fit together to aid in the stability of the tool across all three of the main different configurations.

Page 5, figureS & 7 shows the tool in its most extendable arrangement, used for passing through small openings such as letterboxes, fanlights & windows & the like. In this configuration the tool has the ability to extend & reach out to approximately 15 feet in length by using additional extension rods (610) in conjunction with the connector rods (F2) & pins (69) shown on page 6 in figures 10, 11 & 12. Using its two component part snare' head parts (El & E2, figures 14 & 15 on pages 8 & 9) as seen screwed together in figure Son page 5 with its fully adjustable rubber tipped sleeved inner steel twisted cable (E3 & E4, llg.6, page 5) users are able to lasso, hook, seize, snare & turn proposing a number of options. Figure 7 pageS shows again the adaptability of the tool in this configuration but with the universal connector head (B11 figure 13 on page 7) which allows the use of the many tool heads that have been made for the tool including figures 8 & 9 of pages showing the different types of star heads (E6 & El) to be attached via their respective joining arms (Es & E9). In this setup users can reach through very small openings such as windows, fanlights & letterboxes to snare twist, turn & lift retrieving items.

This arrangement also adopts the configuration of camera bracket (37) camera eye (615) and torch (65) to be connected to the rod using the connection point (Gi) on the universal connector head (811) as demonstrated on both page 5, fig 7 & figure 13 on page 7.

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Page 6, Figures 10, ii. & 12 shows the connecting rods (BlO) & joining/extension rods with piloted holes (F2) which make the tool extremely versatile across all of its 3 configurations & numerous innovative applications.

Its easy push, slide & click connection makes it very quick & adaptable to use as does the non-slip handle (C3} and anti-rattle nylon bushes (C4).

Pages 7 & 8, figures 13 & 14 show both section 1' of the snare head (El) & the universal connector head (Bli) of which show/allow the incremental push, click & turn functionality option offering very small incremental adjustments to be made to the attached parts, proposing many options not available to the user otherwise.

Page 10, figure 16 shows a tool head (LJTO1) which is accompanied by a number of threaded pins' (is) that are inserted into the top of the tool head via recessed holes (ii) according to user preference & type of application.

The pins (15)) come in a variety of sizes & are either ridged' in their natural state or coated in a rubberised' type of heat shrink at different sizes & shapes (straight & angled) to aid the hold, grip and control of the tool head (IJTO1) when in use. Furthermore some of the pins provided are bent at an angle to offer additional options to the user. This tool head would be inserted into the quick release chuck (A2, figure 4, page 3) and is used to open, twist or turn any type of thumb turn' on the inside of the door whilst working from the outside of the building using the tool in its configuration in figure 4 on page 3.

Particular Examples

1. working from the outside of a door or building & passing the tool through a small opening such as a letterbox, the user has the ability to remove the locking mechanism or hand/es by removing the screws on either low or extremely high security doors on the inside of the door which then allows easy access.

2. Working from the outside of a building & passing the tool through a small opening such as a letterbox or window fanlight & using the tool with its flexible driveshaft configuration & an array of adjustable heads the user is able to turn all types of door handles, open deadlocked latches & open numerous other security applications.

3. working from the outside of the building & passing the too/through small openings such as letterboxes or small fanlight windows, the tool can be extended to approximately 15 feet to snare, loop, lasso & capture keys & or turn handles) levers ar open locks.

4. Working from the outside of the building & passing the tool through a small opening such as a letterbox or fanlight window users are able to unlock bolts & security chains.

5. At its longest extension the tool is able to reach down & view into drains or similar holes or crevices or into dangerous restrictive moving machinery where keys or small parts have been dropped & retrieve them by snaring, hooking, lassoing & capturing where you'd not be able to retrieve them by hand.

Detailed outline of the invention With such an array of high security locks, doors and access control entry systems/units, locksmiths or trained members of the Emergency Services often come up against extremely difficult situations when asked to gain entry to premises without causing costly damage to the doors or locks, Therefore the tool has primarily been designed to gain entry to a number of low & high security doors/applications via small access holes that are either existing in the design of doors or alternative entry points. If there are none then one can be made by boring a hole.

The tool was originally designed to overcome high security Gerda' doors that confirm to 8S8621 which means that they have to have a thumb turn on the inside of the door & a security letterbox with a very small (25mm) opening, which is also angled at approximately 45 degree angle towards the floor severely impeding the use of any existing techniques currently on the market leaving no option but to gain entry by damaging the door or lock which is veiy costly.

During the development of the tool, it very quickly became apparent that the design had room for other adaptations resulting in other unique modifications as follows: 1. The ability to unscrew uPVC handles (fitted to P.4524 regulations) on the inside of the door but working from the outside of the door & after the removal of the security handle, the technician is able to manipulate the lockset from the outside & gain entry without any damage to the handle set or cylinder.

2. If a client has deadlocked a uPVC door and left the key on the inside of the door/Euro cylinder, a different attachment will then let you turn the key from the inside but working from the outside of the door extremely easily, thereby gaining entry within seconds.

3. Additional tool heads enable you to open a range of key operated night latches Including the CHUBB 4L67 and If not deadlocked with ease, all working from the other side of the door or from the outside of the building when the door faces the street.

4, The tool also lifts or pulls down Drop Snib' locking systems on night latches on the inside of the building whilst working from the outside of the building, without having to remove the tool or adjust the head, S. Different tool heads let you push, engage and turn unlocking the centre door locking knob on a WEISER & Union Knob Set' thereby unlocking the door, again on the inside but working from the outside of the premises.

6. Overcomes the following British Security Standards: 35862, PASB62I, TSOO7 & BSPAS24 7. Reaches through small openings such as letterboxes, windows orfanllghts to seize handles, turns or levers & even snare' or lasso keys up to 15 feet away that would otherwise not be obtainable.

8. Allows you to remove code locks from the inside of the building whilst working from the outside 9. Permits removal of security escushians from the inside of the building whilst working from the outside Even when darkness prevails & you have to work in dingy often ill lit areas or sometimes in complete darkness, the tool comes with a handy LED torch, digital viewer & covert camera eye. The HANDS FREE camera monitor comes with the addition of a holding devise, furnishing the user the opportunity of conveniently docking' the digital viewer to the door or window or via other methods. The digital viewer has a versatile one touch operation & an adjustable covert camera eye allowing greater flexibility in many applications.

The easy to use kit comes equipped with a quick release extendable arm with various adaptations used for gaining entry via letterboxes & other openings' such as fan light windows and unlock locks or pick up & retrieve keys that would normaFly be out of reach. Most of the attachable tool heads have a push, click & lock system allowing ease of use for the practitioner.

With interchongeable tool heads via a push/pull & click quick release system for key turning heads, long & short shank screwdriver bits, night latch sniff lifting/dropping attachments & many more besides, all with the ability to turn 360 degrees either clockwise or anti clockwise via hand & electronic means such as a drill and the extra option of further adjusting the angle of the head, the tool goes far beyond any gain entry tool currently on the market literally revolutionising the ability to gain permitted' entry with little or no damage whatsoever.

The tool is extremely adaptable allowing users to transform it into any one of three configurations depending on the job in hand, with oil configurations having the on array of tool heads & adaptions to use according to what type of use is required.

Claims

Claims Gain Entry Tool 1. A tool for gaining permitted entry' whilst working from the outside of the building in which the user is able to manipulate numerous types of security locking systems on the inside of the building including opening or removing low & high security applications by removing screws & or unlocking or removing locks, opening windows, snaring, grabbing, hooking, lassoing, lifting, pulling, pushing & or removing or manipulating handles, security escushions, code locks & also enables the extraction of keys or other small items that are on the inside of the door or building to be extracted, the tool uses a range of extendable arms & a framework of straight & bent connecting rods & a sliding quick release system of extension rods, by which a viewing device and camera are attached and & can use a flexible drive in one of its three configurations that uses a range of quick release tool heads attachments.
2. A tool for gaining permitted entry' according to claim 1, which incorporates a range of interchangeable quick release attachments & tool heads which are operated either by a flexible driveshaft or manual turning means enabling a 360 degree rotation clockwise (by hand) or anticlockwise by electronic means such as a drill or ratchet screwdriver.
3. A tool for gaining permitted entry' according to claim 1, whereby the unit houses a viewing device, camera & light source with a number of adjustable housing units permitting the user to see inside the premises from the outside even in complete darkness no matter the configuration of the tool.
4. A tool for gaining permitted entry' as per claim 1 in which the driveshaft is supported & encased in a handle with an adjustable supporting stud/strut which permits adjustments varying the angle of use.
S. A tool for gaining permitted entry' as per claim 4 whereby the handle has a quick release adapter head affixed to enable different configurations of the tool efficiently.
6. A tool for gaining permitted entry' as per claim 1 where anti-rattle bushes are fitted to aid in the stability of the unit/s.
7. A tool for gaining permitted entry' as per claim 1 whereby the user is able to convert the tool into a number of different configurations depending on the application and or requirements.
8. A tool for gaining permitted entry' as per claim 2 whereby a number of tool heads are used specifically to turn keys, lift, pull, twist, turn, lasso & snare multiple handles hand turns, latches, door snibs', security chains, bolts and security locking systems manipulating the said items on the inside of the building whilst working from the outside of the door or building.
9. A tool for gaining permitted entry' as per claim 1, whereby the tool in one of its configurations reaches up to 15 feet in length and utilises its adjustable cable function to lasso, grab, noose & snare items on the inside of the building whilst working from the outside of the door or building that would otherwise be out of reach.
10. A tool for gaining permitted entry' as per claim 9, with the option of attaching alternative tooT heads used for hooking, twisting, turning & seizing.
11. A tool for gaining permitted entry' as per claim 2, using a versatile tool head with numerous threaded holes in which specially designed pins' can be screwed in to the holes at set intervals according to the needs of the user.
12. A tool for gaining permitted entry' as per claim 11, whereby the pins' are of variable sizes & shapes and may be coated or uncoated in a non-slip' covering.
13. A tool for gaining permitted entry' as per claim 1 whereby all handles are covered in a non-slip covering.Amended claims have been filed as follows:-Claims Gain Entry Tool 1. A tool for gaining permitted entry' whilst working from the outside of the building in which the user is able to manipulate numerous types of security locking systems whilst working from the outside, the tool uses a range of arms & adjustable framework by which a viewing device is attached as is a be-spoke flexible arm housed in a fixed adjustable head which is used to manipulate objects using a range of unique attachments.2. A tool for gaining permitted entry' according to claim 1, which incorporates a range of interchangeable quick release attachments & tool heads which are operated either by a bespoke flexible driveshaft or manual turning means enabling a 360 degree rotation clockwise or anticlockwise by hand by the special hand turn wheel' or via electronic means such as a drill or even ratchet screwdriver.3. A tool for gaining permitted entry' according to claim 1, whereby the unit houses a viewing device, camera & light source with a number of adjustable housing units permitting the user to see inside the premises from the outside even in complete darkness no matter the configuration of the tool.4. A tool for gaining permitted entry' as per claim 1 in which the driveshaft is supported & encased in a handle with an adjustable supporting stud/strut which permits adjustments varying the angle of use in all three configurations.5. A tool for gaining permitted entry' as per claim 4 whereby the handle has a quick release adapter head affixed to enable different configurations of the tool quickly & efficiently. *00* * I* 6. A tool for gaining permitted entry" as per claim 1 where anti-rattle bushes are fitted to aid in * the stability of the unit/s.a.,.,. * *7. A tool for gaining permitted entry' as per claim 1 whereby the user is able to convert the tool into a number of different configurations depending on the application and or requirements.8. A tool for gaining permitted entry' as per claim 2 whereby a number of tool heads are used specifically to undo screws, turn keys, lift, pull, twist, turn, lasso & snare multiple handles hand turns, latches, door snibs', security chains, bolts and security locking systems manipulating the said items on the inside of the building whilst working from the outside of the door or building.9. A tool forgaining permitted entry'as per claim 1, whereby the tool in one of its configurations reaches up to 14 feet or 4 267.2mm & more in length with additional connecting rods and utilises its adjustable cable function to lasso, turn, undo, grab, noose & snare items on the inside of the building whilst working from the outside of the door or building that would otherwise be out of reach.10. A tool for gaining permitted entry' as per claim 9, with the option of attaching alternative tool heads & the flexible drive to be used for hooking, twisting, turning, undoing & seizing.11. A tool for gaining permitted entry' as per claim 2, using a range of versatile tool heads some universal and some with numerous threaded holes in which specially designed pins' can be screwed in to the holes at set intervals according to the needs of the user.12. A tool for gaining permitted entry' as per claim 11, whereby the pins' are of variable sizes & shapes and may be coated or uncoated in a non-slip' covering.13. A tool for gaining permitted entry' as per claim 1 whereby all handles are covered in a non-slip covering.
14. A tool for gaining permitted entry' as per claim 1 whereby its hollow frame allows for a cable to be passed through the whole length of all its individual configurations and with specific heads attached permit manipulation of security devices and loose items to be retrieved. *4. t*. ... * . * S S) aS * S a. S. ** S * IIS SI