JP3244701U - Mooring type anti-theft device and sensor cord adapter type repeater - Google Patents

Abstract

[Problem] Due to the length of the sensor cord of the moored anti-theft device, the moored anti-theft device can be used effectively without impairing the aesthetic appearance of product display or the movement of customers picking up the product, and the installation cost can be reduced. Provides an adapter-type repeater. [Solution] An adapter-type repeater 27 is installed between the mooring-type theft prevention device 1 and the sensor cord as necessary, and one side of the repeater 27 has a jack for attaching the sensor cord of the mooring-type theft prevention device 1. 3, and the other has means 14 for connecting a plurality of anti-theft sensor cords. Customers can pick up the displayed product 8 regardless of the distance from the moored anti-theft device 1, and the display position of the displayed product 8 is not affected by the distance from the moored anti-theft device 1. Sensor 7 can be attached to 8. [Selection diagram] Figure 5

Description

The present invention relates to a mooring type anti-theft device and a sensor used therein.

Currently, the sensor cords used in many moored anti-theft devices on the market often involve attaching the sensor to the displayed product that you want to prevent theft of, and then connecting the cable coming out of the sensor to the moored anti-theft device. . The products on display vary depending on the product, with some being displayed at narrow intervals and others at wide intervals. Mooring-type anti-theft devices often have a jack that can connect around 10 sensor cords, and depending on the spacing between the products on display, there may be excess sensor cords that can become tangled or pulled. This not only spoils the aesthetics of the exhibit, but also prevents customers from being able to freely pick up the products. Due to this, there is a desire to ensure that the length of the sensor cord attached to the displayed products is appropriate, so that customers can freely access the products without compromising the aesthetics of the display. . It would be desirable to have an additional adapter system that can be retrofitted to the mooring-type anti-theft device system that is already in use, as needed depending on the exhibition situation.

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One mooring type anti-theft device is often equipped with about 10 jacks to which sensor cords can be connected. The moored anti-theft device may be placed behind a fixture, and the distance from the moored anti-theft device to the displayed product varies depending on the display position of the product to which the sensor cord is attached. Therefore, if the distance is close, the excess sensor cord may become loose, causing multiple sensor cords to become tangled, affecting the aesthetic appearance of the display, or if the distance is far, the product may be pulled, allowing the customer to freely handle the product. It may also prevent you from doing so. As a result, there were cases in which about 10 connection jacks were left over and could not be used effectively. The display status of products varies depending on the products and fixtures being displayed, and there are places where it is necessary and places where it is not, so there was a desire to reduce the increase in installation costs by handling only the places where it is necessary.

By installing a repeater between the moored anti-theft device and the sensor cord attached to the displayed product, this invention enables the repeater to be connected to the display product even if the distance between the moored anti-theft device and the repeater varies. By setting the distance between products to sensor cords that are easy for customers to pick up, mooring can be done without compromising the aesthetics of product display or the movement of customers picking up products, which would be caused by sensor cords that are too long or too short. The anti-theft device can be used effectively. In addition, the repeater is an adapter type that can be retrofitted to an existing mooring-type anti-theft device system, so it can be used only where it is needed, reducing installation costs.

As mentioned above, according to the present invention, the sensor cord attached to the product in the customer's hands is not affected by the installation position of the moored anti-theft device, and is optimally connected from the repeater, which is the fixed connection point of the sensor cord. This allows the sensor cord to be made to a suitable length, thereby preventing the sensor cord from becoming loose and tangled or becoming too taut, and even curled cords, which tend to get tangled when there are multiple cords, can be used without spoiling the aesthetics. Additionally, moored anti-theft devices are often installed in inconspicuous locations such as behind fixtures, making it difficult to attach and remove sensor cords; however, the repeater of this invention can be installed near displayed products. The work burden of replacing sensor cords can also be reduced. By retrofitting repeaters only in locations where they are needed for product display, it is possible to reduce the number of repeaters used, which in turn reduces installation costs.

It is a figure of the example of use of a mooring type anti-theft device. It is a figure of the usage example where the sensor cord is connected to the mooring type anti-theft device. FIG. 1 is a configuration diagram of a repeater according to the present invention. (Example with 2 sensor code inputs) FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating an example of the appearance of a repeater according to the present invention. (Example with 2 sensor code inputs) FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating an example of the use of the repeater of the present invention. (Example with 2 sensor code inputs)

The present invention has means for connecting a sensor cord and means for connecting to a tethered anti-theft device, each connected to a circuit board within the housing. Since the end of the sensor cord used is a mini plug, the repeater is equipped with multiple compatible jacks, and the means of connecting to the moored anti-theft device is a cable with a plug of the same shape as the mini plug at the end of the sensor cord. It is equipped with one. It is also possible to use a jack on the side that connects to the mooring-type anti-theft device, but in order to reduce connection errors and increase costs, we decided to run the cable directly from the repeater. The circuit board has a function to check the status of the sensor code and the main unit switch, a function to make decisions based on the input status, and a function to output the necessary signals to the display unit and the cable connected to the mooring anti-theft device depending on the determined situation. It has a function. In addition, if the power necessary for circuit operation cannot be obtained from the connected mooring type anti-theft device, power is supplied from the battery and the device operates.

Embodiments will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating how a tethered anti-theft device and a sensor cord are used. The mooring type anti-theft device 1 operates by receiving power from an AC adapter 2. The sensor cord 4 has a sensor 7 to be attached to the exhibited product and a connection plug 5 for connection to the mooring type anti-theft device 1, both of which are connected by a cable 6. Monitoring is started by connecting the connection plug 5 of the sensor cord 4 to the sensor jack 3 of the mooring type anti-theft device 1 and attaching the sensor 7 to the exhibited product 8. When the sensor 7 is removed from the exhibited product 8 or the cable 6 is cut, the mooring type anti-theft 1 generates an alarm.

The actual installation situation in a store is as shown in Figure 2, depending on the size and number of products, the configuration of fixtures, etc. If the sensor code is in state 9, the positional relationship between the mooring-type anti-theft device 1 and the displayed product 8 is good, so there is no problem in the customer picking it up and putting it back. Sensor code state 10 is a state in which the distance between the mooring type anti-theft device 1 and the exhibited product is short, and the cables of the plurality of sensor cords are loosened and tangled. It looks bad, and if you pick up one display item, you end up pulling on other display products that are tangled with cables. Sensor code status 11 is a state in which the sensor cord is attached to a display product that is far away from the moored anti-theft device 1, and there is not enough length, making it difficult for customers to hold and check the display product. In state 12 of the sensor code, the sensor code does not reach the displayed product and the sensor cannot be attached.

FIG. 3 is a diagram showing the configuration of the present invention, in which the number of connected sensor cords is two. By increasing the number of connections, you can increase the number of sensor cords that can be connected to one moored anti-theft device, but depending on the fixture shape and installation situation, if the number of sensor cords increases, there is a risk that the sensor cords may become entangled. The explanation here assumes that the number of jacks for connecting sensor cords is 2, which can be used without problems in many installation situations. A circuit board 20 is housed in the casing 13, which includes a sensor cord connection jack 17, a sensor cord connection jack 18, a cable 15 connected to a mooring type anti-theft device, and a main body switch 22 for detecting lift of the repeater. , a display section 21 for displaying operations is mounted, and a battery 16 is connected.

FIG. 4 is an example of a repeater according to the present invention, and is a diagram showing the names of each part. The circuit board and the like are housed in a bottom case 24 and a top case 23, and a sensor cord connection jack 17 and a sensor cord connection jack 18 for connecting a sensor cord are visible. Further, a cable 15 having a plug 14 at its tip for connecting to a tethered anti-theft device comes out from the bottom case 24. A battery is mounted inside the battery cover 25, and the battery can be replaced as necessary. There is a main body switch 22 on the bottom of the bottom case, which can detect whether the repeater is attached to a fixture or the like. After connecting the sensor cord, the cable cover 26 is attached and fixed to the fixture. Use double-sided tape to secure to fixtures.

FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating the installation situation when the relay device 27 of the present invention is used in an actual store. A plug 14 for connecting the cable 15 to the moored anti-theft device 1 is connected to the sensor jack 3 of the moored anti-theft device 1. The length of the cable 28 is unrelated to the movement of the customer picking up the product, so it can be set to a longer length, and the remainder can be bundled or hidden behind the fixture so as not to affect the aesthetic appearance of the installation. Since the repeater is installed near the displayed product, the length 29 of the sensor cord only needs to be long enough to not impede the movement of the customer to pick up the displayed product 8. A sensor cord using a curl cord is preferable because it expands and contracts when a customer picks up the displayed product 8, but a long curl cord connected to the mooring type anti-theft device 1 may cause other curl cords to fold when it stretches and then contracts. However, by using the repeater 27, it is possible to minimize the length of the sensor cord, and the state of the sensor cord using the curled cord when the customer receives it is 30. Because of the appropriate length, it can be used without inconveniences such as tangling with other sensor cords. Since it is only necessary to add the repeater 27 at the necessary location, there is no need to add the repeater of the present invention when the display position of the exhibited product 8 is appropriate, and the sensor cord 31 can be used without the need for a repeater. You can use the existing connection as is.

1 Mooring type anti-theft device 2 AC adapter 3 Sensor jack (mooring type anti-theft device)
4 Sensor cord 5 Connection plug (sensor cord)
6 Cable (sensor cord)
7 Sensor (sensor code)
8 Exhibited products 9 Cable condition when the product is placed in the right position 10 Cable is close to the product and the cable is loose and tangled with other cables 11 Cable is so far away that the product cannot be picked up 12 A state in which the sensor cannot reach the product at the position you want to display 13 The entire casing of the repeater of the present invention 14 A plug for connecting the repeater of the present invention to a mooring type anti-theft device 15 The repeater and mooring Cable for connecting the anti-theft device 16 Battery for operating the repeater 17 Jack for sensor cord connection (NO.1)
18 Sensor cord connection jack (NO.2)
19 Sensor input circuit 20 Circuit board that determines the operation of the sensor and controls "operation display" and "signal output to the mooring anti-theft device, etc." 21 Display section that displays the operating status of the repeater using LEDs, etc. 22 Attachment of the repeater A switch on the main unit (on the bottom of the repeater) that detects when it is lifted from a fixture, etc.
23 Repeater top case 24 Repeater bottom case 25 Repeater battery cover 26 Repeater cable cover 27 Repeater of the present invention 28 Cable length connecting the repeater of the present invention and the mooring type anti-theft device 29 To the repeater of the present invention Connected sensor cord length (curl cord here)
30 The state of the sensor code using the curl code when the customer picks up the product 31 The sensor code when the product display position is appropriate and a repeater is not required (here, the curl code)

Claims (4)

This is a repeater that is installed as an additional adapter to an anti-theft system consisting of an anti-theft sensor cord that connects to an existing moored-type anti-theft device that is attached to display products, etc. It is characterized by having means for connecting to a sensor cord attachment jack of the prevention device, and having means for connecting a plurality of anti-theft sensor cords to the other side, and transmitting signals of the plurality of sensor codes to the mooring-type anti-theft device. An adapter-type repeater that is installed between the moored anti-theft device and the sensor cord. 2. The adapter type repeater according to claim 1, wherein the repeater can be connected to a plurality of sensor cords, but can also be used without connecting sensor cords to all of them. The adapter type repeater according to claim 1, further comprising an operation indicator such as an LED. 2. The adapter type repeater according to claim 1, further comprising a mechanism (switch) on the bottom of the repeater for detecting that the repeater is lifted.