Installation kit for equipping a case as a multifunctional, portable security system and case equipped with such an installation kit

• US 8,464,648 B2
• Filed: 02/08/2006
• Issued: 06/18/2013
• Est. Priority Date: 02/14/2005
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: Peter Villiger
• Original Assignee: Peter Villiger
• Inventors: Villiger, Peter
• Primary Examiner(s): GALL, LLOYD A
• Application Number:
  US11/884,258
• Publication Number:
  US 20090235847A1
• Time in Patent Office: 2,687 Days
• Field of Search: 109/25, 109 29- 34
• 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 membrane, 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-piece 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 membrane, 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 having an external floor part and an external cover part as a multifunctional, portable security system, the kit comprising:

a receptacle area for connecting with a separate floor trough configured for receiving valuables located within a sack, the receptacle area being accessible via an access opening,

a trough cover for covering the access opening, and

a protection system comprising;

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 ink module,

a fuse in or on the distributor plate, wherein the fuse is configured to develop heat after being ignited in an amount that is sufficient for melting said sack, and

a pressurized gas cartridge, which is connectable to the igniter in such a way that the igniter penetrates the membrane 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, wherein the protection system further 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 at least one of into a disarmed state and back into an armed state, and

a power source for supplying the protection system with power.

3. The installation kit according to claim 2, wherein the protection system further comprises means for surface protection, which may be inserted or installed in the case, said means a) enclosing the receptacle area and b) 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 claim 2, wherein the protection system further comprises an impact sensor 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 or shocks.

5. The installation kit according to claim 2, wherein the protection system is capable of establishing a communication connection between the security circuit and at least one of an external device and a portable computer, via the security interface.

6. The installation kit according to claim 5, wherein the security interface is designed for establishing a contactless connection and comprises a transmitter and a receiver.

7. The installation kit according to claim 1, wherein 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 claim 1, wherein the fuse is provided with a detonator, which may be triggered by a security circuit.

9. The installation kit according to claim 6, wherein the contactless connection is one of an infrared connection and an RF connection.

10. The installation kit according to claim 6, wherein the contactless connection allows encrypted communication between the transmitter and the receiver.

11. A case with an installation kit, configured as a multifunctional, portable security system, having:

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

a floor trough with a floor in the interior of the external floor part configured for receiving valuables located within a sack, the floor trough being accessible via an access opening when the external cover part is open, and

a trough cover for covering the access opening,

wherein the installation kit comprises a protection system comprising;

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 fuse is provided in or on the distributor plate, wherein the fuse is configured to develop heat after being ignited in an amount that is sufficient for melting said sack, and

a pressurized gas cartridge, which is connectable to the igniter in such a way that the igniter penetrates the membrane 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.

12. The case according to claim 11, wherein the external cover part and the external floor part protect the floor trough in the interior against at least one of moisture, mechanical damage, and high temperatures when in a closed state.

13. The case according to claim 11 or 12, wherein the external floor part and the external cover part define a rigid hardshell case.

14. The case according to claim 11 or 12, wherein the protection system further 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.

15. The case according to claim 14, wherein the case is capable of establishing a communication connection between the security circuit and at least one of an external device and a portable computer, via the security interface.

16. The case according to claim 14, wherein the cover for covering the access opening is designed in such a way that it delays immediate access to the valuables in the floor trough, 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.

17. Method of equipping a case as a multifunctional, portable security system, comprising the steps:

providing a case with an external floor part and an external cover part;

providing an installation kit with a receptacle area for connecting with a separate floor trough configured for receiving valuables located within a sack, the receptacle area being accessible via an access opening,

covering the access opening with a trough cover, and

providing the installation kit with a protection system comprising;

an igniter having a membrane,

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,

a fuse in or on the distributor plate, and

a pressurized gas cartridge,

installing said installation kit within said case;

configuring the igniter so that it may be triggered by applying an electrical signal;

connecting the distributor plate to the outlet area of the ink module,

configuring the fuse such as to develop heat after being ignited in a sufficient amount to thereby melt the sack, and

connecting the gas cartridge to the igniter in such a way that the igniter penetrates the membrane 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 and ink the valuables.

18. The method according to claim 17, further comprising the steps of:

providing the installation kit with a security circuit;

connecting said security circuit to the igniter so that it can provide the electrical signal for triggering the igniter in an emergency situation;

providing the installation kit with a security interface, which allows the security circuit to be put into a disarmed state, and

providing the installation kit with a power source for supplying the protection system with power.

19. The method according to claim 18, further comprising the step of configuring the case for establishing a communication connection between the security circuit and at least one of an external device and a portable computer, via the security interface.

20. The method according to claim 17 including sufficiently melting the sack with the heat for the ink to reach and ink the valuables.