WO2009087433A1 - Device for retaining a vehicle number plate - Google Patents

Device for retaining a vehicle number plate Download PDF

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WO2009087433A1
WO2009087433A1 PCT/IB2008/000059 IB2008000059W WO2009087433A1 WO 2009087433 A1 WO2009087433 A1 WO 2009087433A1 IB 2008000059 W IB2008000059 W IB 2008000059W WO 2009087433 A1 WO2009087433 A1 WO 2009087433A1
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Sadush Musa
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60R—VEHICLES, VEHICLE FITTINGS, OR VEHICLE PARTS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • B60R13/00—Elements for body-finishing, identifying, or decorating; Arrangements or adaptations for advertising purposes
    • B60R13/10—Registration, licensing, or like devices
    • B60R13/105—Licence- or registration plates, provided with mounting means, e.g. frames, holders, retainers, brackets
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60R—VEHICLES, VEHICLE FITTINGS, OR VEHICLE PARTS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • B60R11/00—Arrangements for holding or mounting articles, not otherwise provided for
    • B60R2011/0096—Theft prevention of articles
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60R—VEHICLES, VEHICLE FITTINGS, OR VEHICLE PARTS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • B60R11/00—Arrangements for holding or mounting articles, not otherwise provided for
    • B60R2011/0096—Theft prevention of articles
    • B60R2011/0098—Theft prevention of articles using electric or electronic means, e.g. alarms, codes

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  • the present invention relates to a device for holding a license plate on a vehicle, preferably a vehicle provided with a passenger compartment that can be kept locked.
  • license plate holding devices also known as license plates, some of which hold the plate in a plastic holder.
  • a support typically comprises a frame which is snapped onto a base of the support and which holds in place the plate sandwiched between the frame and the base. If the realization of such a device is very inexpensive, on the other hand it provides no security against the theft of license plates due in particular to the lack of strength of such a support.
  • EP 528 388 has already proposed a support comprising at least two holding plates, the first of which is bent at its periphery so as to cover on their four sides the edges of the second plate as well as those of the license plate. Fastening screws and locating pins are housed behind the license plate and hold the two retaining plates on the vehicle mounting surface. By this arrangement, the fixing screws are made inaccessible from the outside and the license plate can not be easily stolen.
  • US 5'659'986 Another known device is described in US 5'659'986 and comprises, attached to the vehicle, a base whose edges are at least partially bent to cover the edges of the plate as well as those of a transparent front plate at the front of the license plate. Everything is made irremovable by a frontal locking system.
  • US 6,286,238 also discloses a license plate support system that can be closed by a 90 degree pivot pin by means of a key.
  • US 5'896'685 describes a more complex device, equipped with an alarm system.
  • This system consists of a circuit of four electrical wires arranged on all four sides of the base plate of the license plate holder. These wires are each connected to each other at their joint ends by an electrically conductive contact plate which keeps the license plate by means of front fixing screws. When these screws are removed and the alarm system is active, the contact pads fall and then interrupt the loop of the electrical circuit which causes the triggering of an alarm.
  • WO 02/14110 discloses another support in which is arranged at least one antenna of a tracking device that can receive signals of GSM, GPRS or GPS type, for example.
  • the antenna is positioned so that, when fixed in its holder, the license plate does not interfere with the signal transmitted or received by the antenna. An alarm is triggered when the signal is interrupted.
  • the object of the present invention is to provide a device that is simple in design and that obviates the aforementioned drawbacks and facilitate the installation of license plates while being effective against theft and loss of such plates.
  • the suggested device is economical, can be installed both in the front and the rear of the vehicle and has an active way of retaining license plates that is powerful and difficult to fault.
  • Figure 1 is a schematic front view of the front of the device of the present invention engaged with a license plate.
  • Figure 2 gives a schematic illustration seen from the back and incorporating a block diagram of the device of the present invention.
  • the device 1 for holding a license plate 2 of the present invention comprises a housing 10, consisting on the one hand of a base 11 secured to the vehicle (not shown) and to on the other hand, a movable front frame 13 defining a read window 18 for the license plate 2. It also comprises a blocking means 20 for said front frame 13 on the base 11 preventing on orders the withdrawal or the opening of the last.
  • the front frame 13 comprises edges 14 which are bent inwards and which thus give it a certain thickness. It is preferably mounted in articulation on the base 11 by means of hinges 12.
  • the license plate 2 is intended to be deposited inside the enclosure formed by the edges 14 of this frame, more precisely between this last and the base 11.
  • the front frame 13 could be made mobile by means other than that described above, for example by means of members allowing its sliding.
  • this same frame could not only be translated or rotated about an axis, but also be made removable so that it can be removed and thus separate it from the base 11.
  • the positioning of the license plate 2 relative to the reading window 18 is provided by a plurality of lugs 19 reported against the inner faces of the edges 14 of the frame, as best seen in Figure 2. These pins allow to ensure that the number plate 2 is correctly centered in height and width with respect to the reading window 18.
  • the armatures 12 'of the hinges 12 can also act as positioning means for the plate and thus substitute the lugs 19 reported against the lower edge, as illustrated in this same figure.
  • the license plate will rest on the frame 12 'hinges which, in addition to their function of positioning and centering of the license plate, allow to provide a seat to the latter.
  • the base 11 is preferably profiled so that it comprises at least one bearing surface 11a and at least one attachment surface 11b.
  • the first surface keeps the back of the license plate against the inner face of the front frame, and the second surface is intended to make the base 11 secured to the vehicle.
  • the fixing surface 11b will for example comprise a plurality of openings 11c, preferably oblong, admitting the passage of fixing screws (not shown). Thanks to the profile shaped niche of the base 11, the heads of the fixing screws can easily take place between the license plate 2 and the bottom of the base without interfering with the closure of the front frame 13.
  • the locking means 20 of the front frame 13 on the base 11 preferably comprises a latch 21 which can move between two positions, one closing and the other opening. It is also possible to provide that this controlled locking means is provided with a retractable means 22 pushing the lock in its closed or open position.
  • a retractable means that can incorporate a jack or an elastic means, such as a compression spring for example. In the case of the use of a jack as a retractable means, the rod of this jack can then act directly as lock 21.
  • the device 1 of the present invention further comprises a control member 30 which operates remotely the locking means 20 via a transmission means 40.
  • this transmission means is a mechanical means and / or fluidics. In this case, it may consist of a cable and / or a linkage, or a hydraulic transmission or pneumatic.
  • This transmission means 40 may be a mechanical or electromechanical means, for example equipped with an electromagnet acting on the latch 21 to cause its displacement.
  • An electromagnetic or compression wave train could also serve as a transmission means 40 for conveying the orders given between the control member 30 and the blocking means.
  • control member 30 would be able to generate such electromagnetic waves, such as for example radio or infrared waves, or compression waves such as acoustic waves or inaudible frequency waves, to control the electromagnetic waves. opening and / or closing of the locking means 20, in particular of its lock 21 or of the retractable means 22.
  • the orders given by electromagnetic waves or compression waves generating pressure variations in the ambient medium can not only pass from the control member 30 to the blocking means 20, but also move in the opposite direction, for example to signal to the control member, and therefore the user of this body, the presence of any problem preventing the opening or closing of the locking means.
  • control member 30 is arranged inside the passenger compartment of the vehicle equipped with the device of the present invention.
  • a control member can be constituted for example by a lever or a push button remotely actuating the locking means 20 through the transmission means 40.
  • this transmission means 40 would be a means using the propagation of the waves to transmit the corresponding orders
  • the control member 30 could then consist of an independent electronic box, similar to that of a remote control.
  • the blocking means 20 would then be at least provided with a receiver and an electronic chip respectively for capturing and interpreting the signals sent by the control member via the transmission means 40.
  • transmitters / receivers would then equip these two elements.
  • the removal of fixing screws for maintaining the license plates advantageously allows quick installation and removal of the plates without having to resort to the use of an additional tool.
  • the blocking means 20, whose opening and / or closing is controlled solely by the control member 30, can significantly reduce the risks of theft or unintentional opening of the license plate holder.
  • the control member 30 is located in the passenger compartment of the vehicle, the key lock of the latter advantageously serves as a secure lock of this member and the entire device. Thus, it no longer becomes necessary to be encumbered with an additional key specific to this device.
  • This advantage stems in particular from the integration, in this device, of the transmission means 40 for operating remotely the locking means 20, for example from inside the passenger compartment of the vehicle.
  • the device 1 of the present invention in particular the base 11 and the frame 13, is made of hard aluminum.
  • this material still has the advantage of being tinted in a color matching that of the vehicle.

Abstract

Device (1) for retaining a number plate (2) on a vehicle, comprising a housing (10) formed, on the one hand, by a base (11) intended to be fastened to the vehicle and, on the other hand, by a movable front frame (13) defining a window (18) through which the number plate (2) can be read, and a means (20) for locking said front frame (13) on the base (11) so as to prevent it from being removed or opened, characterized in that it comprises a control member (30) which actuates said locking means (20) remotely by way of a transmission means (40).

Description

DISPOSITIF DE MAINTIEN D'UNE PLAQUE D'IMMATRICULATION DEVICE FOR MAINTAINING A REGISTRATION PLATE
POUR VEHICULE.FOR VEHICLE.
La présente invention a pour objet un dispositif de maintien d'une plaque d'immatriculation sur un véhicule, de préférence un véhicule pourvu d'un habitacle pouvant être maintenu fermé à clé.The present invention relates to a device for holding a license plate on a vehicle, preferably a vehicle provided with a passenger compartment that can be kept locked.
On connaît de nombreux dispositifs de maintien de plaques d'immatriculation, appelées aussi plaques minéralogiques, dont certains maintiennent la plaque dans un support en plastique. Un tel support comprend typiquement un cadre qui est encliqueté sur une embase du support et qui maintient en place la plaque prise ainsi en sandwich entre le cadre et l'embase. Si la réalisation d'un tel dispositif est très peu onéreuse, en revanche elle n'apporte aucune sécurité contre le vol des plaques d'immatriculation en raison notamment du manque de solidité d'un tel support.Numerous license plate holding devices are known, also known as license plates, some of which hold the plate in a plastic holder. Such a support typically comprises a frame which is snapped onto a base of the support and which holds in place the plate sandwiched between the frame and the base. If the realization of such a device is very inexpensive, on the other hand it provides no security against the theft of license plates due in particular to the lack of strength of such a support.
Afin de lutter contre ce genre de malversation, on a déjà proposé dans le document EP 528'388 un support comprenant au moins deux plaques de maintien dont la première est recourbée en sa périphérie pour recouvrir, sur leurs quatre côtés, les arêtes de la seconde plaque de même que celles de la plaque d'immatriculation. Des vis de fixation et des goupilles de positionnement sont logées derrière la plaque d'immatriculation et permettent de maintenir les deux plaques de maintien sur la surface de fixation du véhicule. Par cet agencement, les vis de fixation sont rendues inaccessibles depuis l'extérieur et la plaque d'immatriculation ne peut pas être dérobée facilement.In order to combat this kind of malfeasance, EP 528 388 has already proposed a support comprising at least two holding plates, the first of which is bent at its periphery so as to cover on their four sides the edges of the second plate as well as those of the license plate. Fastening screws and locating pins are housed behind the license plate and hold the two retaining plates on the vehicle mounting surface. By this arrangement, the fixing screws are made inaccessible from the outside and the license plate can not be easily stolen.
Un autre dispositif connu est décrit dans le document US 5'659'986 et comprend, fixée au véhicule, une embase dont les bords sont au moins partiellement recourbés pour pouvoir couvrir les bords de la plaque d'immatriculation ainsi que ceux d'une plaque frontale transparente située au devant de la plaque d'immatriculation. Le tout est rendu inamovible par un système frontal de fermeture à clé. Dans un genre d'appareillage similaire, le document US 6'286'238 divulgue également un système de support pour plaque d'immatriculation pouvant être fermé par un ergot pivotant de 90 degrés au moyen d'une clé.Another known device is described in US 5'659'986 and comprises, attached to the vehicle, a base whose edges are at least partially bent to cover the edges of the plate as well as those of a transparent front plate at the front of the license plate. Everything is made irremovable by a frontal locking system. In a similar type of apparatus, US 6,286,238 also discloses a license plate support system that can be closed by a 90 degree pivot pin by means of a key.
Le document US 5'896'685 décrit quant à lui un dispositif plus complexe, équipé d'un système d'alarme. Ce système se compose d'un circuit de quatre fils électriques disposés sur les quatre côtés de l'embase du support de la plaque d'immatriculation. Ces fils sont chacun reliés entre- eux, en leurs extrémités conjointes, par une plaquette de contact conductrice d'électricité qui permet de maintenir la plaque d'immatriculation au moyen de vis frontales de fixation. Lorsque ces vis sont retirées et que le système d'alarme est actif, les plaquettes de contact tombent et interrompent alors la boucle du circuit électrique ce qui provoque le déclenchement d'une alarme.US 5'896'685 describes a more complex device, equipped with an alarm system. This system consists of a circuit of four electrical wires arranged on all four sides of the base plate of the license plate holder. These wires are each connected to each other at their joint ends by an electrically conductive contact plate which keeps the license plate by means of front fixing screws. When these screws are removed and the alarm system is active, the contact pads fall and then interrupt the loop of the electrical circuit which causes the triggering of an alarm.
Le document WO 02/14110 divulgue un autre support dans le cadre duquel est agencé au moins une antenne d'un dispositif de repérage pouvant recevoir des signaux de type GSM, GPRS ou GPS par exemple.WO 02/14110 discloses another support in which is arranged at least one antenna of a tracking device that can receive signals of GSM, GPRS or GPS type, for example.
L'antenne est positionnée de sorte que, lorsqu'elle est fixée dans son support, la plaque d'immatriculation n'interfère pas avec le signal transmis ou reçu par l'antenne. Une alarme est par contre déclenchée lorsque le signal est interrompu.The antenna is positioned so that, when fixed in its holder, the license plate does not interfere with the signal transmitted or received by the antenna. An alarm is triggered when the signal is interrupted.
Le but de la présente invention vise à proposer un dispositif qui soit de conception simple et qui permette d'obvier aux inconvénients susmentionnés et de faciliter la pose des plaques d'immatriculation tout en étant efficace contre le vol et les pertes de telles plaques. Avantageusement, le dispositif suggéré est économique, peut être aussi bien installé à l'avant qu'à l'arrière du véhicule et présente un moyen actif de retenue des plaques d'immatriculation qui est performant et difficile à mettre en défaut.The object of the present invention is to provide a device that is simple in design and that obviates the aforementioned drawbacks and facilitate the installation of license plates while being effective against theft and loss of such plates. Advantageously, the suggested device is economical, can be installed both in the front and the rear of the vehicle and has an active way of retaining license plates that is powerful and difficult to fault.
D'autres avantages apparaîtront à la lumière de la description qui va suivre et qui se réfère à un mode de réalisation préféré de l'objet de la présente invention, pris à titre nullement limitatif et illustré par les figures annexées dans lesquelles:Other advantages will become apparent in the light of the description which follows and which refers to a preferred embodiment of the subject of the present invention, taken in no way restrictive and illustrated by the appended figures in which:
La figure 1 est une vue schématique de face de la partie frontale du dispositif de la présente invention en prise avec une plaque d'immatriculation.Figure 1 is a schematic front view of the front of the device of the present invention engaged with a license plate.
La figure 2 donne une illustration schématique vue de dos et intégrant un schéma bloc de principe du dispositif de la présente invention.Figure 2 gives a schematic illustration seen from the back and incorporating a block diagram of the device of the present invention.
En référence à ces deux figures, le dispositif 1 de maintien d'une plaque d'immatriculation 2 de la présente invention comprend un logement 10, constitué d'une part d'une embase 11 rendue solidaire du véhicule (non illustré) et d'autre part d'un cadre frontal 13 mobile et définissant une fenêtre de lecture 18 pour la plaque d'immatriculation 2. Il comprend également un moyen de blocage 20 dudit cadre frontal 13 sur l'embase 11 empêchant sur ordres le retrait ou l'ouverture de ce dernier.Referring to these two figures, the device 1 for holding a license plate 2 of the present invention comprises a housing 10, consisting on the one hand of a base 11 secured to the vehicle (not shown) and to on the other hand, a movable front frame 13 defining a read window 18 for the license plate 2. It also comprises a blocking means 20 for said front frame 13 on the base 11 preventing on orders the withdrawal or the opening of the last.
Le cadre frontal 13 comprend des bords 14 qui sont recourbés vers l'intérieur et qui lui confèrent ainsi une certaine épaisseur. Il est de préférence monté en articulation sur l'embase 11 au moyen de charnières 12. La plaque d'immatriculation 2 est destinée à être déposée à l'intérieur de l'enceinte formée par les bords 14 de ce cadre, plus précisément entre ce dernier et l'embase 11. En variante, le cadre frontal 13 pourrait être rendu mobile par un autre moyen que celui décrit ci-dessus, par exemple à l'aide d'organes autorisant son coulissement. Par ailleurs, on notera également que ce même cadre pourrait non seulement être translaté ou pivoté autour d'un axe, mais également être rendu amovible de façon à pouvoir le retirer et le séparer ainsi de l'embase 11.The front frame 13 comprises edges 14 which are bent inwards and which thus give it a certain thickness. It is preferably mounted in articulation on the base 11 by means of hinges 12. The license plate 2 is intended to be deposited inside the enclosure formed by the edges 14 of this frame, more precisely between this last and the base 11. As a variant, the front frame 13 could be made mobile by means other than that described above, for example by means of members allowing its sliding. Moreover, it will also be noted that this same frame could not only be translated or rotated about an axis, but also be made removable so that it can be removed and thus separate it from the base 11.
Le positionnement de la plaque d'immatriculation 2 par rapport à la fenêtre de lecture 18 est assuré par une pluralité d'ergots 19 rapportés contre les faces intérieures des bords 14 du cadre, comme mieux visible sur la figure 2. Ces ergots permettent d'assurer que la plaque d'immatriculation 2 soit correctement centrée en hauteur et en largeur par rapport à la fenêtre de lecture 18.The positioning of the license plate 2 relative to the reading window 18 is provided by a plurality of lugs 19 reported against the inner faces of the edges 14 of the frame, as best seen in Figure 2. These pins allow to ensure that the number plate 2 is correctly centered in height and width with respect to the reading window 18.
Avantageusement, les armatures 12' des charnières 12 peuvent également faire office de moyens de positionnement de la plaque et se substituer ainsi aux ergots 19 rapportés contre le bord inférieur, tel qu'illustré dans cette même figure. De préférence, la plaque d'immatriculation reposera sur l'armature 12' des charnières qui, outre leur fonction de positionnement et de centrage de la plaque d'immatriculation, permettent d'offrir une assise à cette dernière.Advantageously, the armatures 12 'of the hinges 12 can also act as positioning means for the plate and thus substitute the lugs 19 reported against the lower edge, as illustrated in this same figure. Preferably, the license plate will rest on the frame 12 'hinges which, in addition to their function of positioning and centering of the license plate, allow to provide a seat to the latter.
L'embase 11 est de préférence profilée de manière à ce qu'elle comprenne au moins une surface d'appui 11a et au moins une surface de fixation 11b. La première surface permet de maintenir le dos de la plaque d'immatriculation contre la face intérieure du cadre frontal, et la seconde surface vise à rendre l'embase 11 solidaire du véhicule. Dans ce dernier but, la surface de fixation 11b comprendra par exemple une pluralité d'ouvertures 11c, de préférence oblongues, admettant le passage de vis de fixation (non illustrées). Grâce au profil en forme de créneau de l'embase 11 , les têtes des vis de fixation peuvent ainsi aisément prendre place entre la plaque d'immatriculation 2 et le fond de l'embase sans gêner la fermeture du cadre frontal 13.The base 11 is preferably profiled so that it comprises at least one bearing surface 11a and at least one attachment surface 11b. The first surface keeps the back of the license plate against the inner face of the front frame, and the second surface is intended to make the base 11 secured to the vehicle. For the latter purpose, the fixing surface 11b will for example comprise a plurality of openings 11c, preferably oblong, admitting the passage of fixing screws (not shown). Thanks to the profile shaped niche of the base 11, the heads of the fixing screws can easily take place between the license plate 2 and the bottom of the base without interfering with the closure of the front frame 13.
En référence à la figure 2, le moyen de blocage 20 du cadre frontal 13 sur l'embase 11 comprend de préférence un verrou 21 pouvant se déplacer entre deux positions, l'une de fermeture et l'autre d'ouverture. Il est également possible de prévoir que ce moyen de blocage commandé soit pourvu d'un moyen rétractable 22 refoulant le verrou dans sa position de fermeture ou d'ouverture. Un tel moyen rétractable pouvant intégrer un vérin ou un moyen élastique, tel qu'un ressort de compression par exemple. Dans le cas de l'utilisation d'un vérin comme moyen rétractable, la tige de ce vérin peut alors faire directement office de verrou 21.Referring to Figure 2, the locking means 20 of the front frame 13 on the base 11 preferably comprises a latch 21 which can move between two positions, one closing and the other opening. It is also possible to provide that this controlled locking means is provided with a retractable means 22 pushing the lock in its closed or open position. Such a retractable means that can incorporate a jack or an elastic means, such as a compression spring for example. In the case of the use of a jack as a retractable means, the rod of this jack can then act directly as lock 21.
Le dispositif 1 de la présente invention comprend en outre un organe de commande 30 qui actionne à distance le moyen de blocage 20 par l'intermédiaire d'un moyen de transmission 40. De préférence, ce moyen de transmission est un moyen mécanique et/ou fluidique. Dans ce cas, il peut être constitué d'un câble et/ou d'une tringlerie, ou encore d'une transmission hydraulique, voire pneumatique.The device 1 of the present invention further comprises a control member 30 which operates remotely the locking means 20 via a transmission means 40. Preferably, this transmission means is a mechanical means and / or fluidics. In this case, it may consist of a cable and / or a linkage, or a hydraulic transmission or pneumatic.
On précisera ici que l'expression "à distance", qui qualifie l'action de ce moyen de commande, vise à préciser que le moyen de blocage 20 n'est actionnable ni directement à mains nues, ni à l'aide d'un quelconque outil tel qu'un tournevis ou une clé par exemple. De ce fait, on comprendra que l'activation du moyen de blocage de la présente invention fait appel à un moyen de transmission intermédiaire, inhérent au dispositif 1 , qui se localise entre l'organe de commande 30 et le moyen de blocage 20.It will be specified here that the term "remote", which qualifies the action of this control means, is intended to clarify that the blocking means 20 is not operable directly with bare hands, nor with the aid of a any tool such as a screwdriver or a key for example. Therefore, it will be understood that the activation of the locking means of the present invention uses an intermediate transmission means, inherent in the device 1, which is located between the control member 30 and the locking means 20.
Ce moyen de transmission 40 peut être un moyen mécanique ou électromécanique, par exemple doté d'un électro-aimant agissant sur le verrou 21 pour engendrer son déplacement.This transmission means 40 may be a mechanical or electromechanical means, for example equipped with an electromagnet acting on the latch 21 to cause its displacement.
Un train d'ondes électromagnétiques ou de compression pourraient également faire office de moyen de transmission 40 pour acheminer les ordres donnés entre l'organe de commande 30 et le moyen de blocageAn electromagnetic or compression wave train could also serve as a transmission means 40 for conveying the orders given between the control member 30 and the blocking means.
20. Dans ce cas, l'organe de commande 30 serait à même de générer de telles ondes électromagnétiques, comme par exemple des ondes radio ou infrarouges, ou des ondes de compression telles que les ondes acoustiques ou ondes de fréquences inaudibles, pour commander l'ouverture et/ou la fermeture du moyen de blocage 20, en particulier de son verrou 21 ou du moyen rétractable 22.20. In this case, the control member 30 would be able to generate such electromagnetic waves, such as for example radio or infrared waves, or compression waves such as acoustic waves or inaudible frequency waves, to control the electromagnetic waves. opening and / or closing of the locking means 20, in particular of its lock 21 or of the retractable means 22.
Suivant le degré de perfectionnement de l'invention, lès ordres donnés par ondes électromagnétiques ou ondes de compression générant des variations de pression dans le milieu ambiant, peuvent non seulement transiter de l'organe de commande 30 au moyen de blocage 20, mais également se déplacer dans le sens inverse par exemple pour signaler à l'organe de commande, et donc à l'utilisateur de cet organe, la présence d'un problème quelconque empêchant l'ouverture ou la fermeture du moyen de blocage.According to the degree of improvement of the invention, the orders given by electromagnetic waves or compression waves generating pressure variations in the ambient medium, can not only pass from the control member 30 to the blocking means 20, but also move in the opposite direction, for example to signal to the control member, and therefore the user of this body, the presence of any problem preventing the opening or closing of the locking means.
De préférence encore, l'organe de commande 30 est agencé à l'intérieur de l'habitacle du véhicule équipé du dispositif de la présente invention. Un tel organe de commande pouvant être constitué par exemple d'un levier ou d'un bouton poussoir actionnant à distance le moyen de blocage 20 par le biais du moyen de transmission 40. Dans le cas où ce moyen de transmission 40 serait un moyen recourant à la propagation des ondes pour transmettre les ordres correspondants, l'organe de commande 30 pourrait alors être constitué d'un boîtier électronique indépendant, de type similaire à celui d'une télécommande. Dans ce cas de figure, le moyen de blocage 20 serait alors au moins pourvu d'un récepteur et d'une puce électronique permettant respectivement de capter et d'interpréter les signaux envoyés par l'organe de commande via le moyen de transmission 40. Dans le cas où des informations devraient être également transmises du moyen de blocage à l'organe de commande, des émetteurs/récepteurs équiperaient alors ces deux éléments.More preferably, the control member 30 is arranged inside the passenger compartment of the vehicle equipped with the device of the present invention. Such a control member can be constituted for example by a lever or a push button remotely actuating the locking means 20 through the transmission means 40. In the case where this transmission means 40 would be a means using the propagation of the waves to transmit the corresponding orders, the control member 30 could then consist of an independent electronic box, similar to that of a remote control. In this case, the blocking means 20 would then be at least provided with a receiver and an electronic chip respectively for capturing and interpreting the signals sent by the control member via the transmission means 40. In the case where information should also be transmitted from the locking means to the body of the command, transmitters / receivers would then equip these two elements.
La suppression de vis de fixation pour le maintien des plaques d'immatriculation permet avantageusement une pose et un retrait rapide des plaques sans devoir recourir à l'utilisation d'un outil additionnel. Une fois les plaques positionnées dans le dispositif 1 et le cadre frontal 13 refermé sur son embase, le moyen de blocage 20, dont l'ouverture et/ou la fermeture est seule commandée par l'organe de commande 30, permet de réduire considérablement les risques de vol ou d'ouverture inopinée du dispositif de maintien de la plaque d'immatriculation. Lorsque l'organe de commande 30 est situé dans l'habitacle du véhicule, la fermeture à clé de ce dernier fait avantageusement office de verrouillage sécurisé de cet organe et de l'ensemble du dispositif. Ainsi, il ne devient plus nécessaire de s'encombrer d'une clé additionnelle spécifique à ce dispositif. Cet avantage découle notamment de l'intégration, dans ce dispositif, du moyen de transmission 40 permettant d'actionner à distance le moyen de blocage 20, par exemple depuis l'intérieur de l'habitacle du véhicule.The removal of fixing screws for maintaining the license plates advantageously allows quick installation and removal of the plates without having to resort to the use of an additional tool. Once the plates positioned in the device 1 and the front frame 13 closed on its base, the blocking means 20, whose opening and / or closing is controlled solely by the control member 30, can significantly reduce the risks of theft or unintentional opening of the license plate holder. When the control member 30 is located in the passenger compartment of the vehicle, the key lock of the latter advantageously serves as a secure lock of this member and the entire device. Thus, it no longer becomes necessary to be encumbered with an additional key specific to this device. This advantage stems in particular from the integration, in this device, of the transmission means 40 for operating remotely the locking means 20, for example from inside the passenger compartment of the vehicle.
Selon le mode de réalisation préféré, le dispositif 1 de la présente invention, notamment l'embase 11 et le cadre 13, est fabriqué en aluminium dur. Outre ses propriétés de légèreté, de facilité à mettre en œuvre et de résistance à la corrosion, ce matériau présente encore l'avantage de pouvoir être teinté dans une couleur assortie à celle du véhicule. According to the preferred embodiment, the device 1 of the present invention, in particular the base 11 and the frame 13, is made of hard aluminum. In addition to its lightweight properties, ease of implementation and corrosion resistance, this material still has the advantage of being tinted in a color matching that of the vehicle.

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1. Dispositif (1) de maintien d'une plaque d'immatriculation (2) sur un véhicule, comprenant un logement (10) constitué, d'une part, d'une embase (11) destinée à être fixée sur le véhicule et, d'autre part, d'un cadre frontal (13) mobile définissant une fenêtre de lecture (18) de la plaque d'immatriculation (2), et un moyen de blocage (20) dudit cadre frontal (13) sur l'embase (11) empêchant son retrait ou son ouverture, caractérisé en ce qu'il comprend un organe de commande (30) actionnant à distance ledit moyen de blocage (20) par l'intermédiaire d'un moyen de transmission (40).1. Device (1) for holding a license plate (2) on a vehicle, comprising a housing (10) consisting, on the one hand, of a base (11) intended to be fixed on the vehicle and on the other hand, a movable front frame (13) defining a reading window (18) of the registration plate (2), and a locking means (20) of said front frame (13) on the base (11) preventing its withdrawal or opening, characterized in that it comprises a control member (30) remotely actuating said locking means (20) via a transmission means (40).
2. Dispositif selon la revendication 1 , caractérisé en ce que ledit moyen de transmission (40) est un moyen mécanique et/ou fluidique.2. Device according to claim 1, characterized in that said transmission means (40) is a mechanical and / or fluidic means.
3. Dispositif selon la revendication 1 ou 2, caractérisé en ce que ledit moyen de transmission (40) comprend un câble et/ou une tringlerie.3. Device according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that said transmission means (40) comprises a cable and / or a linkage.
4. Dispositif selon la revendication 1 ou 2, caractérisé en ce que ledit moyen de transmission (40) est un moyen électrique.4. Device according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that said transmission means (40) is an electrical means.
5. Dispositif selon la revendication 1 ou 2, caractérisé en ce que ledit moyen de transmission (40) est un train d'ondes électromagnétiques ou de compression.5. Device according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that said transmission means (40) is a train of electromagnetic waves or compression.
6. Dispositif selon l'une des revendications 1 à 5, caractérisé en ce que ledit moyen de blocage (20) comprend un verrou (21) pouvant se déplacer entre deux positions, l'une de fermeture et l'autre d'ouverture, ainsi qu'un moyen rétractable (22) refoulant ce verrou6. Device according to one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that said locking means (20) comprises a latch (21) movable between two positions, one closing and the other opening, and a retractable means (22) driving back this lock
(21) dans sa position de fermeture ou d'ouverture. (21) in its closed or open position.
7. Dispositif selon la revendication 6, caractérisé en ce que ledit moyen rétractable (22) est un moyen élastique.7. Device according to claim 6, characterized in that said retractable means (22) is an elastic means.
8. Dispositif selon l'une des revendications 1 à 7, caractérisé en ce que ledit organe de commande (30) est agencé à l'intérieur d'un habitacle propre audit véhicule.8. Device according to one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that said control member (30) is arranged inside a cockpit own said vehicle.
9. Dispositif selon l'une des revendications 1 à 8, caractérisé en ce que ledit organe de commande (30) comprend un levier ou un bouton poussoir.9. Device according to one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that said control member (30) comprises a lever or a push button.
10. Dispositif selon l'une des revendications 1 à 9, caractérisé en ce que ledit organe de commande (30) comprend un boîtier électronique indépendant. 10. Device according to one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that said control member (30) comprises an independent electronic unit.
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