Installation Kit for Equipping a Case as a Multifunctional, Portable Security System and Case Equipped with Such an Installation Kit

• US 20090235847A1
• Filed: 02/08/2006
• Published: 09/24/2009
• Est. Priority Date: 02/14/2005
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: Peter Villiger
• Original Assignee: Peter Villiger
• Inventors: Villiger, Peter
• Granted Patent: US 8,464,648 B2
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 109/25
• CPC Class Codes: E05G 1/14 with means for masking or destroying the valuables, e.g. in case of theft

Abstract

Installation kit for equipping a case (11) as a multifunctional, portable security system (10), and case (11). The installation kit comprises a receptacle area for valuables (13), having an access opening, a cover (12.2), and a protection system. The protection system comprises an electrically triggerable igniter (14) having a diaphragm, an ink module (17) having a liquid for inking the valuables (13), which has a connection for a pressurized connection to the igniter (14) and an outlet area for discharging the liquid, a one-peace distributor plate (18) having at least one integrated liquid channel and multiple outlet openings for the liquid, the distributor plate (18) being connectable to the outlet area of the module (17), a pressurized gas cartridge (15) connectable to the igniter (14), the activated igniter (14) penetrating the diaphragm, upon which gas flows from the pressurized gas cartridge (15) into the ink module (17) and thus conveys this liquid into the distributor plate (18) and from there through in the direction of the valuables (13) in order to ink them.

Claims

1. An installation kit for equipping a case as a multifunctional, portable security system, having

a connection system for receiving valuables, the connection system being accessible via an access opening,

a trough cover for covering the access opening, and

a protection system,

characterized in that the protection system comprises the following:

an igniter, which may be triggered by applying an electrical signal, having a diaphragm,

an ink module, which encloses a liquid for inking the valuables, the ink module having a connection for producing a pressurized connection to the igniter and an outlet area for discharging the liquid,

a distributor plate, which is produced in one piece and has at least one integrated liquid channel and a number of outlet openings for the liquid, the distributor plate being connectable to the outlet area of the ink module,

a pressurized gas cartridge, which is connectable to the igniter in such a way that the igniter penetrates the diaphragm upon application of the electrical signal, to discharge gas from the pressurized gas cartridge and conduct it via the pressurized connection into the ink module and thus convey the liquid into the liquid channel of the distributor plate and from there through the outlet openings of the distributor plate in the direction of the valuables, in order to ink them.

2. The installation kit according to claim 1,

characterized in that,

the protection system comprises the following:

a security circuit, which is connectable to the igniter and provides the electrical signal for triggering the igniter in an emergency situation,

a security interface, which allows the security circuit to be brought into a disarmed state and preferably also back into an armed state, and

a power source for supplying the protection system with power.

3. The installation kit according to claim 1 or 2,

characterized in that,

the protection system comprises the following:

means for surface protection, which may be inserted or installed in the case, these means enclosing the receptacle area and being electrically connectable to the security circuit in order to trigger the inking of the valuables via the security circuit in the event of an attempt to damage or penetrate the case.

4. The installation kit according to one of claims 1 through 3,

characterized in that,

the protection system comprises the following:

an impact sensor, which may be installed in the case, the impact sensor being electrically connectable to the security circuit and triggering the inking of the valuables via the security circuit in the event of a predefined number of impacts and/or shocks.

5. The installation kit according to one of claims 1 through 4,

characterized in that,

the protection system is capable of establishing a communication connection between the security circuit and an external device, preferably a portable computer, via the security interface.

6. The installation kit according to claim 5,

characterized in that,

the security interface is designed for establishing a contactless connection and comprises a transmitter and a receiver, this preferably being an infrared connection and this connection preferably allowing encrypted communication.

7. The installation kit according to one of the preceding claims,

characterized in that,

the ink module forms an assembly with the distributor plate, the distributor plate being connectable pressure-tight to the outlet area of the ink module upon being fastened to the ink module.

8. The installation kit according to one of the preceding claims,

characterized in that,

a fuse is provided in or on the distributor plate, which develops heat upon neutralization of the valuables.

9. The installation kit according to claim 8,

characterized in that,

the fuse is provided with an igniter, which may be triggered by the security circuit.

10. A case, which is equipped as a multifunctional, portable security system, having:

external floor part and cover part, which are pivotably connected to one another,

a receptacle area in the interior of the external floor part for receiving valuables, the receptacle area being accessible via an access opening when the external cover part is open,

a cover for covering the access opening,

an igniter having a membrane, which may be triggered by applying an electrical signal,

an ink module, which encloses a liquid for inking the valuables, the ink module having a connection for producing a pressurized connection to the igniter and an outlet area for discharging the liquid,

a distributor plate which is produced in one piece and has at least one integrated liquid channel and a number of outlet openings for the liquid, the distributor plate being connectable to the outlet area of the module,

a pressurized gas cartridge, which is connectable to the igniter in such a way that the igniter penetrates the diaphragm upon application of the electrical signal to discharge gas from the pressurized gas cartridge and conduct it via the pressurized gas connection into the ink module and thus convey the liquid into the liquid channel of the distributor plate and from there through the outlet openings of the distributor plate in the direction of the valuables, in order to ink them.

11. The case according to claim 10,

characterized in that,

the external cover part and the external floor part protect the receptacle area in the interior against moisture and mechanical damage and preferably also against high temperatures in the closed state.

12. The case according to claim 10 or 11,

characterized in that,

it is a conventional rigid case such as a hardshell case, which is preferably manufactured from plastic material.

13. The case according to claim 10 or 11,

characterized in that,

the case comprises the following:

a security circuit, which is connectable to the igniter and provides the electrical signal for triggering the igniter in an emergency situation,

a security interface, which allows the security circuit to be put into a disarmed state, and

a power source for supplying the protection system with power.

14. The case according to claim 13,

characterized in that,

the case is capable of establishing a communication connection between the security circuit and an external device, preferably a portable computer, via the security interface.

15. The case according to one of claims 10 through 14,

characterized in that,

the cover for covering the access opening is designed in such a way that it delays immediate access to the valuables in the receptacle area, the security circuit triggering the inking of the valuables in the event of unauthorized access without prior transfer of the security circuit into the disarmed state.

16. The case according to one of claims 10 through 15,

characterized in that,

a fuse is provided in or on the distributor plate, which develops heat upon neutralization of the valuables.