JP2002193074A - Battery with built-in theft preventive device for automobile - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a theft preventive device for an automobile capable of sufficiently preventing theft of the automobile even to a habitual thief, and having an extremely versatile structure. SOLUTION: An electric theft preventive device 4 is provided in an out-fitting part 1 of this battery for obtaining a power source by being contacted to the electrode 5, and the electric theft preventive device 4 is integrated with a battery body.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a technology for preventing a car from being stolen.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In recent years, thefts of automobiles have been frequent, and for this reason, various antitheft devices that can be retrofitted have been used.

[0003] As a typical device, there is a device that detects an abnormal state of a parked or stopped vehicle using a vibration detection sensor, a voltage drop detection sensor, or the like, and issues an alarm sound from an alarm device or a horn. When this device is turned on, hitting the window, forcibly moving the car, or opening the door by prying the key will cause the car to vibrate or the battery voltage to drop (for example, the interior light will turn on, causing a voltage drop condition). ) Is detected by the sensor, and a loud alarm sound is generated, and the generation of the alarm sound gives up the theft operation.

Some devices include a signal generator instead of an alarm or a horn. In this device, when a sensor detects a vehicle vibration or a battery voltage drop, the device automatically calls a predetermined telephone number. The system can be used to notify the driver of an abnormality or to continue to send a signal so that the vehicle can follow the vehicle.

Incidentally, these anti-theft devices are generally of an electric type, and the power for the operation of the sensor and the operation of generating an alarm and transmitting a signal is generally obtained from the battery of the vehicle.
For this reason, as shown in FIG. 2, these devices 8 are arranged in a hood and are connected to a battery 9 via a wiring 10.

[0006]

However, in the above-described structure, when the wiring 10 is cut, the alarm and signal transmission of the device 8 are stopped. Habitual thieves are familiar with this, for example, even if the alarm sounds due to vibrations when opening the hood, cut the wiring 10 without shaking, and then take the car with a face that does not eat anything There are some tricks such as stealing.

[0007] On the other hand, there is a structure in which the wiring is not directly connected to the battery but is connected to a battery connection portion of another device, which makes the wiring complicated at first glance. It is not very popular because it takes time and trouble to attach the device. Also, once the position of the wiring is known, it is sufficient to cut the wiring, so if the thief learns, there is no way to take any action.

The present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned problems of the prior art, and can sufficiently prevent theft of an automobile even for a habitual thief, and has an extremely versatile structure. It is an object of the present invention to provide an automobile anti-theft device.

[0009]

As described above, the current problem with the anti-theft device is that the wiring for connecting the battery is exposed, and the biggest problem is that it can be easily cut. As a structure without wiring, a battery-type structure is conceivable. However, there is concern about long-term stable supply of power, and this is not a realistic structure even when considering the trouble of replacing batteries. Therefore, it is preferable that the power source be obtained from the battery of the vehicle.
The problem is how to make it difficult to disconnect the wiring connected to the battery. From such a point of view, a structure that makes it difficult to disconnect the wiring from the battery is sought.

[0010] On the other hand, on the other hand, from the viewpoint of the thief, a study was also conducted from the viewpoint of what kind of structure would give up theft. In other words, from the point of view of the thief, the vehicle should be moved within the shortest possible time. It should be possible. As such a structure, we considered that the anti-theft device body is large and heavier, but there is not much room in the bonnet of a normal car, and it is necessary to newly install a large structure. Is impossible at all. Therefore, as a result of examining whether or not the conventionally equipped parts can be used, if power is obtained from the battery, if the battery and the anti-theft device are integrated, no wiring is required, and the battery can be used in a predetermined manner. Despite the weight, the installation space is always ensured, and the device can be mounted on any automobile.

The present invention has been invented as a result of studies from such various viewpoints, and the battery with a built-in anti-theft device for a vehicle according to the present invention is connected to its electrode inside the exterior part of the battery. And an electric anti-theft device for obtaining a power supply, and the electric anti-theft device is integrated with the battery body.

Here, the battery exterior part is an outermost cover part that covers the outer surface of the battery main body. Usually, the cover forming the outer surface includes a cover portion that covers the battery case and a lid portion on the upper surface from which the liquid port plug and the terminal protrude.
Further, as the electric anti-theft device, any electric anti-theft device can be used as long as it operates sufficiently with the electromotive force of an automobile battery. Of course, a known electric anti-theft device may be used.

In any case, in the battery according to the present invention, since the electric anti-theft device is provided in the exterior covering the outer surface of the battery main body, the battery can be seen only from the outside. Of course, the wiring connected to the electrodes is not exposed.

[0014]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Specific embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. The following embodiment is merely an example, and the present invention is not limited to the embodiment.

FIG. 1 shows a battery according to this embodiment,
(a) is a perspective view for explaining the outer shape, and (b) is a side view schematically showing the inside. As shown in the figure, in this embodiment, the cover 1 and the cover 2 of the battery body are integrally formed, and the cover lower side 1b is formed in a standard size, while the cover upper side 1b is formed. 1a is formed with a protruding front surface, and the lid 2 is also formed with a large area by the amount of the protrusion.

A normal battery case 3 is formed inside the cover 1 of the battery body, and a vibration detecting sensor type alarm device 4 is provided at a protruding portion on the upper side 1a. The power supply of the alarm device 4 is obtained from the battery, and is connected to each electrode terminal 5 in the cover unit 1 by a wiring 6. The liquid port plug is omitted in the figure.

The alarm device 4 includes a vibration detection sensor, a switch mechanism for starting and canceling the detection operation of the vibration detection sensor, a control mechanism for generating an alarm sound by using the vibration detection of the vibration detection sensor as a start key, And a speaker 7 that emits sound. The on / off switching operation unit (not shown) of the switch mechanism is of a wireless remote control type. Since the alarm device 4 is firmly fixed in the bonnet for each battery, the vibration detection sensor can firmly detect the impact due to the opening / closing operation of the door and the hood and the breaking operation of the glass.

Since the battery 1 described above has a standard size on the lower side 1b, it can be placed at the conventional battery placement location in the hood. Therefore, even in a vehicle equipped with a conventional battery, if the entire battery is replaced, the anti-theft device will be arranged as it is.

In such a state, when the car owner leaves the car and turns on the switch with the remote control operation unit, the detection operation of the vibration detection sensor starts. For example, if the thief forcibly opens the door or breaks the glass, the vibration detection sensor detects the vibration due to the impact, and the alarm device is activated by this detection, so that the speaker 7 generates an alarm sound. . The thief opens the hood and looks for the alarm device 4 from the sound source of the alarm sound, but since the alarm device 4 is not exposed, it takes some time to notice that the alarm device 4 is built in the battery. Will be required. After that, even if you notice that the alarm device 4 is inside the battery, the alarm device 4 is integrated with the battery body, and the alarm device 4 cannot be discarded unless the heavy battery body is removed. Given the hassle and time (eventually you need to move the car by tow truck or truck), in most cases,
At that point you will give up the theft. Even if the burglar knows that the alarm device 4 is built in the battery, the means to cut off the alarm sound is to peel off the battery cover 1 and cut the internal wiring 6 Or
The battery must be destroyed, and such an operation is noticeable, so that when the battery of the present embodiment is viewed, or at least when an alarm occurs, the theft operation is abandoned.

Instead of or in addition to the alarm device 4, a mechanism for automatically calling a predetermined telephone number by detecting a sensor, a device relating to a signal transmitting mechanism for notifying a position at that time, or an automobile A device related to a so-called immobilization function, which stops power supply from a battery to an electrical component (particularly, a control device system) and makes it impossible to start the engine, may be used as the electric anti-theft device. In the present embodiment, only the vibration detection sensor is used as the sensor. However, a sensor that detects another abnormal state, for example, a battery voltage drop detection sensor or the like may be used.

[0021]

As described above, according to the battery with a built-in anti-theft device for an automobile according to the present invention, the wiring is cut because the anti-theft device is built into the battery and is integrated. It is extremely difficult to remove the anti-theft device, and every heavy battery must be removed. For this reason, when a thief steals a car in which the battery is placed, the thief is sufficiently given up in consideration of the work and time required for removing the anti-theft device.

For this reason, a thief who knows the structure of this battery will give up the theft when it is known that the battery is located, and a sufficient preventive effect can be expected.

Further, since the space for arranging the battery is secured in any vehicle, the battery according to the present invention can be arranged in any vehicle type.
Since it can be installed on a new car and can be retrofitted without difficulty, it is an extremely versatile device.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIGS. 1A and 1B show a battery according to an embodiment of the present invention, wherein FIG. 1A is a perspective view illustrating an external shape, and FIG.

FIG. 2 is an explanatory view of a conventional electric alarm sound generation type anti-theft device.

[Explanation of symbols]

 1 Cover 2 Lid 3 Battery case 4,8 Electric alarm device 5 Electrode 6 Wiring 7 Speaker 9 Battery

Claims (2)

[Claims] 1. An automobile having an electric anti-theft device connected to its electrode to obtain a power supply inside an exterior portion of a battery, and the electric anti-theft device integrated with a battery body. Battery with built-in anti-theft device. 2. An alarm device comprising a vibration detection sensor and / or a voltage drop sensor as an electric anti-theft device and alarm generating means for generating an alarm sound by detecting a vibration operation or / and a voltage drop state by the sensor. 2. The battery with a built-in anti-theft device for a vehicle according to claim 1, wherein