Classifications

• • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
  • E05—LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
  • E05G—SAFES OR STRONG-ROOMS FOR VALUABLES; BANK PROTECTION DEVICES; SAFETY TRANSACTION PARTITIONS
  • E05G1/00—Safes or strong-rooms for valuables
  • E05G1/14—Safes or strong-rooms for valuables with means for masking or destroying the valuables, e.g. in case of theft

Definitions

• the invention relates to a built-in kit for equipping a suitcase as a multifunctional, portable security system according to the preamble of claim 1 and a suitcase suitably equipped as a multi-functional, portable security system according to the preamble of claim 10.
• the security cases have a safe area, a protection system and an access opening which can be closed and which, when opened, makes the security case accessible.
• the protection system is intended to protect the owner or the owner of the valuables against misuse of the valuables if they are lost in the event of a theft. This is done by automatically neutralizing or devaluing, in particular coloring, the valuables in such a case.
• the corresponding known protective systems are expensive and expensive.
• the invention is intended to enable a high degree of flexibility in handling and to provide a security system that is inexpensive, and that allows retrofitting or equipping suitcases and similar containers of similar construction and construction and size.
• a new approach is taken, which makes it possible to offer a high level of security at a reasonable price.
• This is based on conventional suitcases, as they are offered in numerous shapes, sizes and materials.
• Such cases can be equipped or retrofitted to a multifunctional portable security system by means of an installation kit or kit according to the invention.
• the installation kit ensures a high degree of safety, which can be further increased by numerous optional measures.
• a standard suitcase which can also serve as a piece of luggage for normal luggage, the security system is inexpensive and provides additional security, since it is not obvious to outsiders that the case is a safety system for transport of valuables or that valuables are in the suitcase.
• the arrangement of a distributor plate according to the invention simplifies the manufacture and facilitates repairs, since it makes it superfluous to mount a plurality of individual sub-lines for the liquid.
• the installation kit includes a receiving area for storing valuables.
• the receiving area is accessible via an access opening, which can be covered with a lid or, depending on the embodiment, can be closed.
• a protection system that includes protection means with an igniter that can be triggered by the application of an electrical signal.
• an ink module with a liquid for coloring the valuables.
• the ink module is connected to the igniter via a pressure connection and has and an outlet region for dispensing the liquid.
• the distributor plate can be connected to the exit region of the ink module.
• a gas pressure cartridge which is connected to the igniter, provides the necessary gas pressure after triggering of the igniter, to liquid from the ink module in the liquid passage of the distributor plate and from there through the
• the cover for covering the access opening is designed so that it delays immediate access to the valuables in the receiving area. In the event of unauthorized access without first transferring the safety circuit to the deactivated state, the neutralization or coloring of the valuables can be triggered by the safety circuit.
• the protection system may include further protection means or security features, which are arranged either in the receiving area or in the suitcase. Such protections are used to protect the case against various types of attacks or in the most diverse situations.
• the protection system includes a safety circuit which is connectable to the igniter and in an emergency situation provides the electrical signal for triggering the igniter, as well as a safety interface which makes it possible to reinforce the security circuit as needed or to bring it to a disarmed state. Additionally, the protection system may include an energy source or energy storage for its supply of energy.
• the security system or the protective system of the suitcase formed by the installation kit and the case is armored by a pocket PC or a computer via an interface or set clear or defused.
• the protection system via the security interface is able to establish a further communication possibilities between the security circuit and an external device, preferably a portable computer.
• the safety circuit used for this purpose is an electrical / electronic circuit. This safety circuit is part of the protection system.
• the aforementioned security interface can be designed to establish a contactless connection and comprises a transmitter and a receiver.
• sen which is preferably an infrared connection and this connection allows encrypted communication. But there are also transmitter and receiver facilities possible, working with RF or other waves.
• an interface may be provided to read an RF-ID chip or barcode to allow release (opening) only.
• RF-ID chip or barcode may be located at the destination (for example, at a bank). Only after the detection of the RF-ID chip or the barcode by the security circuit is then released the security system.
• the protective system may comprise surface protection means which can be inserted or installed in the case and enclose the receiving area. These means may be electrically connectable to the security circuit to trigger neutralization or staining of the valuables via the security circuit in an attempt to damage or penetrate the case.
• surface protection protective films, nets, mesh or fabric may be used to provide protection against break-up, cut-through or puncture.
• the protection system can also include a shock sensor, which can be installed in the case as an additional protective measure.
• the impact sensor can be electrically connected to the safety circuit and triggers at a given temperature
• a motion sensor may be provided which is deactivated by a manipulator or a transport of the suitcase by authorized persons.
• seal or seal of a mechanical or electronic nature to the case or receptacle.
• a seal or seal is not primarily intended to prevent opening of the container, but an unauthorized, but non-violent opening, for example, by a person authorized to transport the suitcase, to determine.
• the protection system can be designed such that access to the receiving area is possible with or without actuation of an additional auxiliary element, such as a (non-contact) key.
• Another safety precaution can be achieved with additional modules that generate smoke when the security system is tampered with. This has a signal effect and prevents a culprit from taking the suitcase with him.
• an airbag system is arranged in or on the suitcase.
• Such an airbag system must be designed so that it can be activated or activated in the event of unauthorized handling of the safety system.
• the volume increase occurring in the actuation of the airbag system makes unauthorized manipulation of the safety system more difficult and possibly prevents a culprit from taking the suitcase with him.
• the new case together with the new kit, serves as a multifunctional, portable security system.
• the case is designed so that its outer cover part and its outer bottom part in the closed state, the receiving area in
• the case is preferably a conventional, sufficiently rigid case, for example, a case, which is preferably made of a plastic material.
• the case may include all the protective measures described above with respect to the new installation kit.
• the case can establish a communication connection between the security circuit and an external device, preferably a portable computer, via the security interface.
• an external device preferably a portable computer
• FIG. IA a suitcase according to the invention, in a schematic side view
• Fig. IB is a schematic side view of the open
• Fig. IC is a schematic plan view of the opened case of Fig. IA, with the receiving area open, and to an external device;
• 2A is a schematic side view of part of the
• FIG. 2B is a schematic sectional view of a part of FIG.
• FIG. 2A illustrated protection system according to the invention.
• FIG. 2C is a schematic plan view of a part of FIG.
• Fig. 3 is a schematic plan view of part of another embodiment of a protection system according to the invention.
• FIGS. 1A to 1C show various views of an embodiment of the invention.
• a case 11 can be seen, which is equipped by means of an installation kit according to the invention as a multifunctional, portable security system 10.
• the case 11 is shown in the closed state.
• the case 11 has an outer bottom part 11.1 and an outer lid part 11.2, which are pivotally connected to each other. At the front of the case 11, a handle and two snap fasteners or snap locks are indicated.
• a recording area in the case 11 is indicated by dashed lines.
• This receiving area is located substantially in the interior of the outer bottom part 11.1 and is designed to hold objects of value 13 shown schematically (see FIG. 1C).
• the receiving area is accessible via an access opening when the outer lid part 11.2 is open, as shown in FIG. 1B.
• the receiving area is enclosed by a cassette which has a base trough 12.1 and a trough lid 12.2 for covering the access opening. It can also be provided several receiving areas.
• the receiving area can be secured by one or more security means.
• an igniter 14 with a membrane is provided for this purpose, which can be triggered by the application of an electrical signal, as shown in Fig. IC.
• An ink module 17 containing a liquid for neutralizing the valuables 13 communicates with the igniter 14 and a distributor plate 18.
• ink module should also be understood to mean a module with a liquid other than ink or with another flowable medium. Accordingly, the term “liquid” should also be understood to mean another flowable medium, and the term “coloring" of the valuables 13 should also be understood another change caused by flowable medium, for example etching, should be understood. It is also possible to provide a plurality of ink modules; in particular, it may be provided to configure and arrange a plurality of ink modules such that liquid can be dispensed onto the valuables 13 from several directions.
• the ink module 17 has a port for establishing pressure communication with the igniter 14 and an exit region for discharging the fluid.
• the distributor plate 18 has at least one integrated liquid channel and a number of outlet openings for the liquid.
• the distributor plate 18 is manufactured in one piece and can be connected to the outlet region of the ink module 17.
• the ink module 17 forms an assembly with the distributor plate 18, wherein the distributor plate 18 can be connected to the outlet region of the ink module 17 in a pressure-tight manner when attached to the ink module 17.
• a gas pressure cartridge 15 is connected to the igniter 14 so that the
• Igniter 14 is triggered when applying the electrical signal and the membrane of the igniter 14 is severed. As a result, gas is discharged from the gas pressure cartridge 15 and via the pressure connection in the ink module 17th 08.02.06 / che 11 V06-0003P-WO
• FIG. 1C further shows a circuit 20 with a safety interface 16, via which the circuit 20 can be controlled by an external control element, such as a computer 30, as shown schematically.
• the external control element 30 essentially serves to bring the protection system from a non-armed or passive state to an armed or active state. Only when the protection system is armored or activated, the detonator 15 is triggered in an unauthorized handling of the security system and initiated the neutralization or coloring of the valuables.
• FIG. 2A shows the igniter 14 and an electrical connection 14.1 for the igniter 14, over which the igniter
• the distributor plate 18 has a connection system 18.2 according to FIGS. 2A to 2C.
• the connection system 18.2 can serve as a lateral mounting element to connect the distributor plate 18 with the ink modules 17.1 - 17.3 mechanically and "hydraulically".
• FIG. 2A shows a vertical section through the ink module 17.1 and the distributor plate 18. It can be seen that the distributor plate 18 has a lower plate part 18.5 and an upper plate part 18.6 which seal against one another. 08.02.06 / che 12 V06-0003P-WO
• the plate parts 18.5, 18.6 limit the aforementioned fluid channel 18.1.
• the outlet openings 18.4 are arranged in the upper plate part 18.6.
• liquid channel 18. 1 which if necessary can also have a plurality of liquid partial channels connected in parallel, can only be filled via the connection system 18. 3 and can only be emptied via the outlet openings 18.
• Distributor plates can be made of different materials, in particular of light metal or suitable plastics.
• Fig. 2C shows the distribution plate of the protection system from above, with the liquid channel 18.1, the connection systems 18.2, the outlet openings 18.4 and the upper plate part 18.6. Shown in phantom are nine areas of the upper plate part 18.6, around which the liquid channel 18.1 with the outlet openings 18.4 extends like a zigzag or meander.
• FIG. 3 shows, analogously to FIG. 2C, a schematic plan view of another embodiment of a distributor plate 18. 08.02.06 / che 13 V06-0003P-WO
• Fig. 3 shows the distribution plate 18 of the protection system from above.
• At least one, but preferably two, fuses 22 are provided on the surface of the distributor plate 18. These fuses 22 are preferably arranged in a meandering manner. So that the fuse / fuses can be attached to the distributor plate 18, the distributor plate in a preferred embodiment has a surface-formed channel into which the fuse / fuses 22 can be inserted.
• a primer 22.1 is provided, which can be ignited via two cables 22.2.
• the two cables 22.2 can be connected to the safety circuit 20.
• the safety circuit 20 ignites the primer 22.1 and thus triggers a burning of the fuse / fuses 22. These melt the bags. Thereby, the valuables for the ink are reached, which is discharged from the openings 18.4 with pressure.
• the case 10 may be mounted in a rack.
• the shelf can be equipped with an interlocking function.
• a circuit on the shelf takes over at least part of the security functions or the monitoring of the security functions.
• a removal from the shelf can be done for example via a PDA with a suitable interface.

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