Cable wrap security device
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1. A security device for placement about a package, the security device comprising:
- a cable;
a housing;
a spool carried by the housing for receiving the cable;
a ratchet assembly engagable with the spool;
a clip connected to the cable, wherein the clip is configured to engage with the housing in a first locked position and a second locked position; and
a lock device configured to lock the clip to the housing when the clip engages the housing in the first locked position and the second locked position;
wherein the ratchet assembly is configured to tighten the cable about the package when the clip is in the first locked position;
wherein movement of the clip from the first locked position to the second locked position causes the cable to further tighten about the package; and
wherein the spool is free wheeling in a cable loosening direction when the clip is not engaged with the housing and the spool is prevented from free wheeling in a cable loosening direction when the clip is engaged with the housing in the second locked position.
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Abstract
A security device includes a locking member, a ratchet mechanism, and a plurality of cables. The cables are wrapped around an object. An attachment clip is releasably snap-fitted into the body of the security device. The ratchet mechanism includes a spool and a locking pawl or lever. A key is used to unlock the clip from the housing. An alarm system is contained in the housing and actuates an audible alarm upon certain unauthorized actions occurring. Insertion of the clip into the housing automatically actuates the ratchet mechanism preventing movement of the cable in the unwind direction and activates the alarm system.
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1. A security device for placement about a package, the security device comprising:
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a cable; a housing; a spool carried by the housing for receiving the cable; a ratchet assembly engagable with the spool; a clip connected to the cable, wherein the clip is configured to engage with the housing in a first locked position and a second locked position; and a lock device configured to lock the clip to the housing when the clip engages the housing in the first locked position and the second locked position; wherein the ratchet assembly is configured to tighten the cable about the package when the clip is in the first locked position; wherein movement of the clip from the first locked position to the second locked position causes the cable to further tighten about the package; and wherein the spool is free wheeling in a cable loosening direction when the clip is not engaged with the housing and the spool is prevented from free wheeling in a cable loosening direction when the clip is engaged with the housing in the second locked position. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. A security device for placement about a package, the security device comprising:
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a cable; a housing; a spool carried by the housing for receiving the cable; a ratchet assembly engagable with the spool; a clip connected to the cable, wherein the clip is configured to engage with the housing in a first locked position and a second locked position; and a lock device configured to lock the clip to the housing when the clip engages the housing in the first locked position and the second locked position; wherein the ratchet assembly is configured to tighten the cable about the package when the clip is in the first locked position; wherein movement of the clip from the first locked position to the second locked position causes the cable to further tighten about the package; and wherein in the second locked position an electrical connection is made, and in the first locked position the electrical connection is not made.
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