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WO2000036947A1
WO2000036947A1 PCT/GB1999/004357 GB9904357W WO0036947A1 WO 2000036947 A1 WO2000036947 A1 WO 2000036947A1 GB 9904357 W GB9904357 W GB 9904357W WO 0036947 A1 WO0036947 A1 WO 0036947A1
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portable security
container according
security container
enclosure
locking
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Nigel Carley
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Digit 4 Corp Ltd
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Digit 4 Corp Ltd
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Priority to GB0115301A priority Critical patent/GB2363824A/en
Priority to AU18762/00A priority patent/AU1876200A/en
Publication of WO2000036947A1 publication Critical patent/WO2000036947A1/fr
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    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E05—LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
    • E05B—LOCKS; ACCESSORIES THEREFOR; HANDCUFFS
    • E05B73/00—Devices for locking portable objects against unauthorised removal; Miscellaneous locking devices
    • E05B73/0005—Devices for locking portable objects against unauthorised removal; Miscellaneous locking devices using chains, cables or the like
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45C—PURSES; LUGGAGE; HAND CARRIED BAGS
    • A45C13/00—Details; Accessories
    • A45C13/18—Devices to prevent theft or loss of purses, luggage or hand carried bags
    • A45C13/20—Chains or bands
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E05—LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
    • E05B—LOCKS; ACCESSORIES THEREFOR; HANDCUFFS
    • E05B47/00—Operating or controlling locks or other fastening devices by electric or magnetic means
    • E05B47/0001—Operating or controlling locks or other fastening devices by electric or magnetic means with electric actuators; Constructional features thereof
    • E05B2047/0014—Constructional features of actuators or power transmissions therefor
    • E05B2047/0018—Details of actuator transmissions
    • E05B2047/0024—Cams
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E05—LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
    • E05B—LOCKS; ACCESSORIES THEREFOR; HANDCUFFS
    • E05B47/00—Operating or controlling locks or other fastening devices by electric or magnetic means
    • E05B47/0001—Operating or controlling locks or other fastening devices by electric or magnetic means with electric actuators; Constructional features thereof
    • E05B47/0012—Operating or controlling locks or other fastening devices by electric or magnetic means with electric actuators; Constructional features thereof with rotary electromotors

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  • This invention relates to a portable security container.
  • the invention has been devised for use by persons taking part in activities such as swimming, to enable valuables or personal items safely to be stored during such activities.
  • Swimmers rarely have any waterproof carrying device to enable them to take items such as money, jewellery or identity documents and the like with them whilst swimming, but to leave them with other items such as clothes or towels on a beach or beside a swimming pool carries the risk of loss by theft.
  • Some swimming pools provide lockers or other storage facilities for use by swimmers, but such things rarely are provided on beaches.
  • a portable security container comprising an enclosure having an openable lid member; securing means operable temporarily to secure said enclosure to an article or structure; at least one locking means for locking said lid member in a closed position and said securing means in an operative condition; and electrically operable means for releasing said locking means.
  • the securing means preferably comprises a flexible elongate element which is able to be passed around an article or structure or a part thereof, and which in its operative condition, in which it can be locked, forms either alone or in combination with the enclosure a closed loop.
  • a single locking means effects said locking of both said lid member and of said securing means in said operative condition.
  • the flexible element may comprise or include one or more metal elements, e.g. cables or flexible strips.
  • the flexible element may comprise a first end which is permanently fixed to the enclosure and a second end which is releasably securable to the enclosure by the locking means.
  • the flexible element may be of a length suitable for use as a shoulder strap for carrying the container.
  • the electrically operable means for releasing the locking means requires the inputting of a code in order to release the locking means.
  • a code may be input by means of a keypad.
  • the inputting of a code may also be required to lock the locking means.
  • the facility is provided whereby a user may himself set the code for releasing the locking means.
  • This enables the user to select, for example, a combination of numbers and/or letters which has some personal significance and therefore can easily be remembered.
  • security is enhanced since a particular one of the devices in accordance with the invention does not have a particular operating code permanently associated with it (although it will be appreciated that a "default" operating code may be provided in case a user does not wish to assign a particular code).
  • an incorrect code is entered (for example) three consecutive times, one or more further security measures may be brought into effect, for example the locking means may be prevented from being released unless further measures are taken, and/or an alarm which may be audible may be operated. Sensors may also be provided for causing such security measures to be brought into effect if an attempt is made to interfere with or force open the device.
  • the electrically operable means for releasing the locking means may include electrical storage means, preferably rechargeable for example one or more batteries of the Nicad or other rechargeable type. Preferably also it includes charging means in the form of a photo-voltaic cell or cells for trickle charging of the battery or batteries.
  • the keypad, battery(s), locking means and photo-voltaic cells conveniently are carried by the lid member, the arrangement being such that said second end of the securing means has to be passed through an opening in the enclosure to engage the locking means carried by the lid member, thereby to secure the lid member in its closed position on the enclosure.
  • the enclosure conveniently is of a suitably strong and rigid plastics material, possibly fibre-reinforced, to render it sufficiently resistant to being broken open whilst light enough to be readily earned when required.
  • the enclosure is thermally insulated, and provides sufficient storage volume to enable one or more containers, e.g. cans, of drink to be accommodated.
  • containers e.g. cans
  • a removable liner which may be of thermally insulating material, may be provided.
  • Figure 1 is a perspective view of a device in accordance with the invention, in the closed condition
  • Figure 2 is a perspective view as Figure 1, in the open condition
  • Figure 3 is an underneath view of the lid member of the device showing certain internal components thereof.
  • a portable security container in accordance with the invention comprises an enclosure 10 which has a body 11 and an openable lid member 12.
  • the body 11 is somewhat rectangular in elevation and plan views, with slightly outwardly curved end walls 13, 14 and side walls 15, 16.
  • the lid member 1 1 is pivotally connected to the base 11 of the enclosure by hinges 17, 18 which hinges may provide, if required, for total removal of the lid member.
  • the lid member is in the form of a hollow structure for accommodating the components to be described hereafter, and when closed fits closely to the base 11.
  • the underside of the lid member is closed by a cover 26.
  • the enclosure preferably is of a suitably strong and damage-resistant plastics material, possibly fibre-reinforced, and the parts which constitute the enclosure conveniently are made by suitable moulding of such material. It would, however, be within the broadest scope of the invention if the enclosure were to be made of some other material, e.g. metal.
  • the container may be thermally insulated and preferably provides an internal space sufficient to receive, for example, one or more containers of food or drink. Such thermal insulation may be provided by a removable liner (e.g. of expanded polystyrene or other insulating material) fitting closely within the enclosure. The container may thus be used to keep food or drink cool before consumption thereof, in addition to its function in terms of providing security for personal possessions.
  • the locking member 32 which may be pivotally mounted, is spring biased for movement transversely of the female 29 into engagement with the groove 31, and is able to be displaced against such spring biasing by the frusto-conically tapered head 30 when the ferrule is pressed lengthwise through the aperture 23, until the head 30 has moved past the locking member 32 and the latter enters the groove 31, thus preventing removal of the ferrule.
  • a spring loaded plunger 33 abuts the end of the head 30 when this condition has been reached, for causing some initial movement of the ferrule 29 in the direction to eject it from the locking means when the locking member 32 is moved out of engagement with the groove 31 as now described.
  • batteries 39 are indicated within a battery compartment 40 within the lid member 12.
  • the batteries 39 may be consumable or may be rechargeable, e.g. of Nicad or other type, and in this case one or more photo-voltaic (solar) cells may be carried by the container, e.g. on the upper surface of the lid member thereof, for generating electricity to trickle charge such batteries.
  • a microprocessor-based control circuit for causing the locking means to release the end 21 of the securing means when required, the user has to control the supply of electrical power to the motor 34 and for this purpose a microprocessor-based control circuit is provided whose operation is commanded by a user by way of a keypad, e.g. of membrane type, indicated generally at 42.
  • the keypad may comprise the same buttons as appear on a conventional telephone keypad, namely the digits 1 to 9, 0, * and #.
  • a display panel 43 e.g. of LCD type.
  • the display panel 43 may indicate a code which has been input by the keypad, and/or other information relating to operation of the device, e.g. the state of charge of the batteries. If a photo-voltaic panel is provided for charging batteries, this may be mounted on the lid of the device where indicated at 44.
  • the user of a device in accordance with the invention will, on acquiring the device, e.g. by hiring it from the operator of a hotel, resort or leisure facility, initially be able to set up a desired code to be used to operate the device. Thereafter, inputting of that code on the keypad will enable the locking means to be operated for opening the container.
  • the ability of the user to set the required code for operating the locking means has a beneficial effect in terms of security in that one particular device does not have only one operating code associated with it: thus it is not possible to learn a code associated with the particular device and use it to gain unauthorised access to its contents. Nevertheless a "default" code facility may be provided, to be used in case a user does not set a personal code and, in addition, a "master key” code facility may be provided, enabling a number of devices to be opened by a person having suitable authority.
  • the elongate element 19 of the device is preferably secured to a fixed structure, e.g. a fence, railings, or a handrail, or a lamppost, by being passed through or around such a structure.
  • a measure of security is still provided if the container is secured to, for example, a sun-lounger, since such a thing is relatively bulky and thus not easy to remove from its position without drawing the attention of onlookers.
  • the container may include further security measures. For example, an alarm, e.g. audible, may be provided, which is arranged to be operated if the container is physically tampered with in an attempt to open it, and/or if an incorrect code is entered several times consecutively.
  • a sound generator for such an alarm may be mounted in the lid member.
  • the flexible elongate element 19 preferably resists cutting by incorporating a metal element or elements, a means for detecting such cutting may be provided. To this end, when the container is locked a small electrical current may be passed along the element 19 from end to end thereof, and any interruption of such current may be detected by the control circuit and cause the alarm to be operated.

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  • Purses, Travelling Bags, Baskets, Or Suitcases (AREA)
  • Closures For Containers (AREA)

Abstract

L'invention concerne un coffre de sécurité portatif. Ce coffre comporte un caisson (10) pourvu d'un élément formant couvercle et pouvant s'ouvrir (12), et des moyens de fixation (19) pouvant être temporairement actionnés pour fixer ledit caisson sur un autre article ou une autre structure. Ce coffre comprend également au moins un moyen de verrouillage (28) pour verrouiller ledit élément formant couvercle dans une position fermée et ledit moyen de fixation dans une condition opérationnelle, et enfin des moyens à commande électrique (34-36) pour libérer ledit moyen de verrouillage.
PCT/GB1999/004357 1998-12-22 1999-12-22 Coffre de securite portatif Ceased WO2000036947A1 (fr)

Priority Applications (2)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
GB0115301A GB2363824A (en) 1998-12-22 1999-12-22 Portable security container
AU18762/00A AU1876200A (en) 1998-12-22 1999-12-22 Portable security container

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GB9828161.1 1998-12-22
GBGB9828161.1A GB9828161D0 (en) 1998-12-22 1998-12-22 Portable security container

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Cited By (5)

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Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
WO2001025701A1 (fr) * 1999-10-01 2001-04-12 The Medicsafe Corporation Limited Conteneur
CN103332367A (zh) * 2013-06-25 2013-10-02 天津市盘石纳新科技有限公司 一种带有电子装置的高安全性周转箱
GB2538958A (en) * 2015-05-30 2016-12-07 Simon Andrew A storage device
WO2019033045A1 (fr) * 2017-08-10 2019-02-14 Beachsafe Llc Coffre-fort portable de plage
WO2023009603A1 (fr) * 2021-07-29 2023-02-02 Igloo Products Corp. Module de verrouillage pour un contenant

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DE3242119A1 (de) * 1981-12-15 1983-06-30 Karl Seeger Lederwaren GmbH, 6050 Offenbach Koffer, insbesondere aktenkoffer
GB2158417A (en) * 1984-05-10 1985-11-13 Idesign Inc Portable security box
GB2181781A (en) 1985-09-21 1987-04-29 Russell Ivor Ludlow Safe temporarily securable to a fixed structure
DE8811457U1 (de) * 1988-09-09 1988-10-27 Gottschalk, Dietrich H., Dipl.-Volksw., 8000 München Sicherheits-Handtasche
US5507161A (en) * 1992-12-22 1996-04-16 Samsonite Corporation Device for locking a closure mechanism for luggage
WO1996019632A1 (fr) 1994-12-21 1996-06-27 Battert Guenter Receptacle portatif de surete pour la plage
US5531082A (en) * 1994-10-18 1996-07-02 John D. Brush & Co., Inc. Portable security case
FR2732140A1 (fr) * 1995-03-21 1996-09-27 Serpi Societe D Etude Et Rech Dispositif de consignes automatiques

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Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
DE3242119A1 (de) * 1981-12-15 1983-06-30 Karl Seeger Lederwaren GmbH, 6050 Offenbach Koffer, insbesondere aktenkoffer
GB2158417A (en) * 1984-05-10 1985-11-13 Idesign Inc Portable security box
GB2181781A (en) 1985-09-21 1987-04-29 Russell Ivor Ludlow Safe temporarily securable to a fixed structure
DE8811457U1 (de) * 1988-09-09 1988-10-27 Gottschalk, Dietrich H., Dipl.-Volksw., 8000 München Sicherheits-Handtasche
US5507161A (en) * 1992-12-22 1996-04-16 Samsonite Corporation Device for locking a closure mechanism for luggage
US5531082A (en) * 1994-10-18 1996-07-02 John D. Brush & Co., Inc. Portable security case
WO1996019632A1 (fr) 1994-12-21 1996-06-27 Battert Guenter Receptacle portatif de surete pour la plage
FR2732140A1 (fr) * 1995-03-21 1996-09-27 Serpi Societe D Etude Et Rech Dispositif de consignes automatiques

Cited By (6)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
WO2001025701A1 (fr) * 1999-10-01 2001-04-12 The Medicsafe Corporation Limited Conteneur
CN103332367A (zh) * 2013-06-25 2013-10-02 天津市盘石纳新科技有限公司 一种带有电子装置的高安全性周转箱
GB2538958A (en) * 2015-05-30 2016-12-07 Simon Andrew A storage device
WO2019033045A1 (fr) * 2017-08-10 2019-02-14 Beachsafe Llc Coffre-fort portable de plage
US10932538B2 (en) 2017-08-10 2021-03-02 Beachsafe Llc Portable beach safe
WO2023009603A1 (fr) * 2021-07-29 2023-02-02 Igloo Products Corp. Module de verrouillage pour un contenant

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AU1876200A (en) 2000-07-12
GB0115301D0 (en) 2001-08-15
GB9828161D0 (en) 1999-02-17

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