Safety device for concealing apparatus
First Claim
1. Safety device for concealing apparatus, particularly car radios and the like, comprising:
- a case-receptacle for containing the apparatus therein and having two adjacent intercommunicated portions, the first portion, having at least one outward opening and containing the apparatus in an operative conspicuous position, and the second portion which is concealed from the outside, housing the apparatus in a concealed position;
guide means for guiding the apparatus in movement between the first position and the second position; and
electromechanical drive means operatively coupled to the apparatus for driving the apparatus between the said two positions along the guide means, wherein the apparatus has a casing and the guide means comprises guide slots made in the side walls of the case-receptacle cooperating with stems provided in the apparatus casing.
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Abstract
To prevent theft of car radios and the like, there is provided a structure insertable in a vehicle panel, preferably, in the front panel, forming a case-receptacle (2) of the apparatus (5) and in which are provided a first case portion (3) open outwards for containing the appparatus in its operative or functioning position, and a second case portion (4) concealed from the outside for containing the apparatus (5) in its safety position. The case-receptacle (2) includes guide slots (8) and stems (12) fixed to the apparatus (5) for moving the radio between the said portions (3 and 4), which is activated by connecting rods (13) driven by an electromotor (19). This device can also be coupled to household furniture and panels for concealing apparatus such as televisions, video reproducers-recorders, musical equipments, etc.
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8 Claims
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1. Safety device for concealing apparatus, particularly car radios and the like, comprising:
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a case-receptacle for containing the apparatus therein and having two adjacent intercommunicated portions, the first portion, having at least one outward opening and containing the apparatus in an operative conspicuous position, and the second portion which is concealed from the outside, housing the apparatus in a concealed position; guide means for guiding the apparatus in movement between the first position and the second position; and electromechanical drive means operatively coupled to the apparatus for driving the apparatus between the said two positions along the guide means, wherein the apparatus has a casing and the guide means comprises guide slots made in the side walls of the case-receptacle cooperating with stems provided in the apparatus casing. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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