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EP0925418A1 - Protective device for valuable documents - Google Patents

Protective device for valuable documents

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EP0925418A1
EP0925418A1 EP97938697A EP97938697A EP0925418A1 EP 0925418 A1 EP0925418 A1 EP 0925418A1 EP 97938697 A EP97938697 A EP 97938697A EP 97938697 A EP97938697 A EP 97938697A EP 0925418 A1 EP0925418 A1 EP 0925418A1
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Guy Appeltans
Luc Mellebeek
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FN Herstal SA
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    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E05—LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
    • E05G—SAFES OR STRONG-ROOMS FOR VALUABLES; BANK PROTECTION DEVICES; SAFETY TRANSACTION PARTITIONS
    • E05G1/00—Safes or strong-rooms for valuables
    • E05G1/14—Safes or strong-rooms for valuables with means for masking or destroying the valuables, e.g. in case of theft

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  • the present invention relates to a device for the protection of valuable documents such as stocks, bonds, paper money and the like.
  • the present invention relates to a device of this type which is mounted in the portable or fixed state in a private or public building, in a bank, in a means of transport or the like.
  • the present invention relates to a device for the protection of valuable documents, more specifically a device by which these documents are made completely unusable during an unwanted opening of the device or during manipulation of the device by someone who ignores the code, and this in such a way that data defined on these documents, for example identification numbers or the like remain.
  • the present invention relates to a device constituted by a volume capable of being closed and which is distributed in at least two spaces, the first space being intended to insert therein the documents to be protected, while, in the second space, capsules are provided which comprise a pyrotechnic mixture and which, during undesirable manipulation of the device, will ignite in order to generate a flame which pierces, so to speak, the documents present in the first space.
  • the device according to the present invention will be provided with at least a maze or a labyrinth along which the generated gases can escape so that, in no way, flames and / or gases under pressure cannot escape from the device when safety comes into action.
  • time-delay mechanisms can be applied to the means which cause the destruction of valuables, so that destruction takes place with small time intervals to prevent the action of destruction is carried out too suddenly at a determined time and that flames and / or gases under pressure escape from the device.
  • FIG. 1 shows in perspective a device according to one invention which is constructed in this case in the form of a portable briefcase
  • Figure 2 shows on a larger scale a section taken along the line II-II in Figure 1
  • Figures 3, 4, 5 and 6 respectively show sections taken along the lines III-III, IV-IV, VV and VI-VI in Figure 2
  • FIG. 7 represents an electrical diagram of the ignition device according to the invention
  • FIG. ⁇ represents an electrical diagram of the same type as that of FIG. 7, but for a variant of implementation
  • FIG. 9 represents a cross section taken through an ignition capsule as used in a device according to the invention
  • FIG. 10 represents a table of possible pyrotechnic mixtures
  • FIG. 11 represents a front view of a device according to the invention, but which relates to another implementation, in particular in the form of a safety deposit box;
  • Figure 12 shows a section taken along lines XII-XII in Figure 11;
  • Figures 13 and 14 show sections taken along lines XIII-XIH and XIV-XIV in Figure 12;
  • FIG. 15 represents on a larger scale the part indicated by F15 in FIG. 13.
  • a portable case or a safety deposit box is designated as a device, it is clear that the present invention can be designed for both mobile and fixed devices such as for example a safe or analogues.
  • a portable case 1 which is mainly constituted by a base 2 and by a cover 3 which is connected to the base 2 by means of hinges and appropriate locks 4-5 not shown, and the base is provided with a handle 6.
  • This portable case 1 can be made of any material whatsoever.
  • the volume of the portable briefcase l is subdivided into three individual spaces, in particular a space 7 in which one can put in a safe place documents of value 8, for example paper money, a space 9 in which the mechanism for ignition and destruction by fire 10 and a space 11 in which one or more labyrinths are provided through which the flames or gases which are released during ignition or destruction by fire, caused by the ignition and fire destruction mechanism 10, can relax before leaving the device.
  • the aforementioned spaces 7 and 9 are separated from each other by a plate 12 of metal, for example aluminum, in which, at the place where it is planned to have a bundle of documents of value 8, by example of banknotes, we make a small hole 13, through which, in space 9 in face of each small hole 13, a capsule 14 is provided, respectively filled with a pyrotechnic mixture.
  • a plate 12 of metal for example aluminum
  • All the capsules 14 are electrically connected to an electronic security system which, as shown in FIG. 7, can be constructed as follows:
  • Each capsule 14 is electrically connected to the ground which is formed in this case by the plate 12 and is subsequently connected to an electronic switching mechanism 15 which is placed in the electrical circuit of a battery 16 which is located between the mechanism switch 15 and the plate 12, by which there is provided, in the aforementioned electrical circuit, a switch 17 which makes it possible to energize the safety.
  • the space 11 of the portable case 1 is in this case delimited by a plate 18 which forms a separation between this space 11 and the space 7, and which is made of metal, for example aluminum, by which, in this plate 18, facing each bundle of documents 8, more specifically in a coaxial position with respect to the holes 13 made in the plate 12, relatively large holes 19 are provided.
  • the space 11 is subdivided into one or more labyrinths or labyrinths, in this case a labyrinth 20 per capsule 14, by which these labyrinths 20 open into the atmosphere via a passage 21 which is provided for this purpose in the outer wall of the space 11 and in the walls bordering the base 2 and the cover 3.
  • FIG. 8 a variant of the diagram according to FIG. 7 is represented, by which, in this case, specific capsules 14 are provided with what is called a delay device 22 which has the effect of forming a barrier between the ignition mechanism 23 and the pyrotechnic mixture of the capsule 14 in order to obtain a delay in lighting the pyrotechnic mixture.
  • a delay device 22 which has the effect of forming a barrier between the ignition mechanism 23 and the pyrotechnic mixture of the capsule 14 in order to obtain a delay in lighting the pyrotechnic mixture.
  • These delay devices can be mutually identical or distributed in groups or even be all different in order to obtain initiations which are triggered at different times.
  • a capsule 14 is more specifically shown which is made of steel, this capsule 14 being connected via an opening 24 to the delay device 22, respectively to the ignition mechanism 23, and by which, in this capsule 14, places a pyrotechnic mixture which is formed by so-called pyrotechnic charges, in this case an ignition charge 25 and three fire destruction charges 26, 27 and 28 which may have an appropriate composition, l 'assembly being closed by a small plate 29 of a non-flammable material.
  • the pyrotechnic mixture can have any composition; only by way of example, there is shown in FIG. 10 a table of materials which can be used in any combination while respecting the ratios indicated to form an ignition charge 25, respectively a charge of destruction by fire 26- 27-28.
  • the ignition charge may consist of magnesium, strontium peroxides and binders, while the pyrotechnic mixture may consist of iron oxides, magnesium, aluminum, barium nitrate, graphite and synthetic phenolic resin.
  • the device 1 is closed so that the documents 8 are perfectly secure, the switch 17 being appropriately open during this closing.
  • the switch 17 can be provided at any location, for example between the base 2 and the cover 3; in one of the locks 4-5; in combination with an encrypted lock; in combination with a keypad for entering a code, or by means of which, at regular intervals, a code must be entered to open the switch 17.
  • the switch 17 or the electronic security system can also be controlled remotely, in which case the triggering of the security system must not correspond to the closing of the portable case 1.
  • the switch 17 When we want to break into a portable case 1 of this type, either by twisting the cover 3, either by deforming the locks 4 or 5, or, in the case of a keyboard by damaging this keyboard or else by entering an incorrect code, the switch 17 will be closed in an appropriate manner and, via the electronic switching mechanism 15, will send a command to the capsules 14 by which the ignition mechanism 23 will cause the ignition charge 25 and consequently the fire destruction charges 26-27-28 to ignite, so that, through the holes 13 made in the plate 12, a flame is generated which pierces the bundles of documents 8, this flame as well as the gases generated thereafter ending in a labyrinth 20 to relax there before leaving the portable case l, so that, in no way, flames e / or gases under pressure cannot escape from the portable case 1.
  • the drilling thus produced of the documents 8 can cause in the bundles of documents 8, a flattened conical burn whose diameter is approximately 3 to 4 cm at the base and approximately 1 cm at the top, with a total height of at least minus 5 cm.
  • FIG. 8 an electrical diagram is also shown by which a delay device 22 is applied to determined capsules 14 in order to program the priming of the capsules 14 so that, for example, in the example shown in FIG. 8, three capsules 14 igniting together to ignite after a few seconds a second series of three capsules 14 and to finally ignite after a few seconds a third series of capsules 14, so that the violence of the time is distributed over time 'inflammation.
  • a delay device 22 is applied to determined capsules 14 in order to program the priming of the capsules 14 so that, for example, in the example shown in FIG. 8, three capsules 14 igniting together to ignite after a few seconds a second series of three capsules 14 and to finally ignite after a few seconds a third series of capsules 14, so that the violence of the time is distributed over time 'inflammation.
  • FIGS. 11 to 15 another example of the invention is shown whereby the device is produced in the form of a safety deposit box 30.
  • FIGS. 11 to 15 identical or analogous elements or spaces are represented with the same reference number as that used in FIGS. 1 to 6.
  • the plate 12 forms a tray, so that the space 9, in which the ignition and destruction by fire mechanism 10 is mounted, extends all around the space 7, except for the front side where the flap 31 is located.
  • This flap 31 can be locked in the closed state by a lock 5 using an electronic key.
  • the space 11 which forms one or more labyrinths 20 is not disposed directly against the flap 31, but it is disposed against the internal side at a certain distance from the latter in the shutter 32 which can slide over the guides 33 in space 9.
  • the slats of the roller shutter 32 are double-walled and made of metal, and they are provided, near one end on either side, with an opening 34.
  • This slat is separated in two in its longitudinal direction by a partition 35 which is connected at one of its ends, at the end of the strip along which the openings 34 are arranged, its other end however remaining a short distance from one other end of the strip.
  • a labyrinth 20 is formed in each lamella 20 by which the ignition gases which reach via the opening 34 against the internal side must travel a long distance before reaching out of the opening 34 against the external side of the lamella in the space formed between the roller shutter 32 and the flap 31. From this space, they can, thanks to the play of the flap 31, escape into one atmosphere.
  • the switch 17 is opened or the security system is triggered in one way or another.
  • the safety deposit box 30 operates in the same manner as that described above for the portable case 1.

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Abstract

The invention concerns a protective device for valuable documents, characterised in that it consists of a volume capable of being closed and divided into two compartments (7) and (9), compartment (7) for inserting the documents to be protected (8), while, in the second compartment (9), are provided caps (14) containing a pyrotechnic mixture which, when the device is wrongly manipulated, will burst into a flame which will penetrate the documents (8) in the first compartment (7).

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DISPOSITIF POUR LA PROTECTION DE DOCUMENTS DE VALEUR DEVICE FOR THE PROTECTION OF VALUABLE DOCUMENTS

La présente invention concerne un dispositif pour la protection de documents de valeur tels que des actions, des obligations, du papier-monnaie et analogues.The present invention relates to a device for the protection of valuable documents such as stocks, bonds, paper money and the like.

Plus spécifiquement encore, la présente invention concerne un dispositif de ce type qui est monté à l'état portable ou fixe dans un édifice privé ou public, dans une banque, dans un moyen de transport ou analogues .More specifically still, the present invention relates to a device of this type which is mounted in the portable or fixed state in a private or public building, in a bank, in a means of transport or the like.

On connaît déjà des dispositifs de ce type par lesquels, lorsqu'ils sont utilisés de manière erronée, par exemple lors d'une effraction, ou bien lors d'une ouverture non désirable de ces derniers ou analogues, le contenu est mis en contact avec de l'encre, de la fumée ou une autre substance, dans le but d'endommager ou de détruire les documents de valeur.Devices of this type are already known by which, when they are used in an incorrect manner, for example during a break-in, or else during an undesirable opening of the latter or the like, the content is brought into contact with ink, smoke or other substance, for the purpose of damaging or destroying valuable documents.

Toutefois, on a constaté que ces dispositifs connus ne sont pas du type tel que les documents qui y sont mis en lieu sûr sont toujours complètement endommagés et/ou détruits après avoir tenté - d ' ouvrir le dispositif de manière indésirable ou après y avoir introduit un code incorrect en cas de serrures chiffrées ou analogues. On a en effet constaté que dans ce cas, un nombre relativement important de documents de valeur restent malgré tout intacts, si bien que cela vaut encore la peine de forcer un tel dispositif.However, it has been found that these known devices are not of the type such that the documents stored therein are always completely damaged and / or destroyed after having attempted - to open the device in an undesirable manner or after having introduced it. an incorrect code in the event of encrypted or similar locks. It has indeed been found that in this case, a relatively large number of valuable documents remain intact despite everything, so that it is still worthwhile to force such a device.

La présente invention a pour objet un dispositif pour la protection de documents de valeur, plus spécifiquement un dispositif par lequel ces documents sont rendus tout à fait inutilisables lors d'une ouverture indésirable du dispositif ou lors d'une manipulation du dispositif par quelqu'un qui ignore le code, et cela d'une manière telle que des données définies sur ces documents, par exemple des numéros d'identification ou analogues subsistent.The present invention relates to a device for the protection of valuable documents, more specifically a device by which these documents are made completely unusable during an unwanted opening of the device or during manipulation of the device by someone who ignores the code, and this in such a way that data defined on these documents, for example identification numbers or the like remain.

A cet effet, la présente invention concerne un dispositif constitué par un volume apte à être fermé et qui est réparti en au moins deux espaces, le premier espace étant destiné à y insérer les documents à protéger,, tandis que, dans le deuxième espace, on prévoit des capsules qui comprennent un mélange pyrotechnique et qui, lors d'une manipulation indésirable du dispositif, s'enflammeront dans le but de générer une flamme qui transperce pour ainsi dire les documents présents dans le premier espace.To this end, the present invention relates to a device constituted by a volume capable of being closed and which is distributed in at least two spaces, the first space being intended to insert therein the documents to be protected, while, in the second space, capsules are provided which comprise a pyrotechnic mixture and which, during undesirable manipulation of the device, will ignite in order to generate a flame which pierces, so to speak, the documents present in the first space.

Dans une forme de réalisation préférentielle, le dispositif selon la présente invention sera muni d'au moins un dédale ou un labyrinthe le long duquel les gaz générés peuvent s'échapper de telle sorte que, en aucune manière, des flammes et/ou des gaz sous pression ne peuvent s'échapper du dispositif lorsque la sécurité entre en action.In a preferred embodiment, the device according to the present invention will be provided with at least a maze or a labyrinth along which the generated gases can escape so that, in no way, flames and / or gases under pressure cannot escape from the device when safety comes into action.

De même, on peut appliquer sur les moyens qui provoquent la destruction des documents de valeur, des mécanismes à retardement de telle sorte que la destruction a lieu avec de petits intervalles de temps pour éviter que l'action de destruction ne s'effectue trop brutalement à un moment déterminé et que des flammes et/ou des gaz sous pression s'échappent du dispositif.Likewise, time-delay mechanisms can be applied to the means which cause the destruction of valuables, so that destruction takes place with small time intervals to prevent the action of destruction is carried out too suddenly at a determined time and that flames and / or gases under pressure escape from the device.

Dans le but de mieux faire ressortir les caractéristiques de l'invention, on décrit ci-après à titre d'exemple sans aucun caractère limitatif deux dispositifs selon l'invention en se référant aux dessins annexés dans lesquels :In order to better highlight the characteristics of the invention, two devices according to the invention are described below by way of example without any limiting character, with reference to the accompanying drawings in which:

la figure 1 représente en perspective un dispositif selon 1 ' invention qui est réalisé dans ce cas sous forme d'une mallette portable; la figure 2 représente à plus grande échelle une coupe prise le long de la ligne II-II en figure 1; les figures 3, 4, 5 et 6 représentent respectivement des coupes prises le long des lignes III-III, IV-IV, V- V et VI-VI en figure 2; la figure 7 représente un schéma électrique du dispositif d'allumage selon l'invention,* la figure θ représente un schéma électrique du même type que celui de la figure 7, mais pour une variante de mise en oeuvre; la figure 9 représente une coupe transversale prise à travers une capsule d'allumage telle qu'on l'utilise dans un dispositif selon l'invention; la figure 10 représente un tableau de mélanges pyrotechniques possibles; la figure 11 représente une vue frontale d'un dispositif selon l'invention, mais qui concerne une autre mise en oeuvre, notamment sous forme d'un coffre de sécurité; la figure 12 représente une coupe prise le long des lignes XII-XII en figure 11; les figures 13 et 14 représentent des coupes prises le long des lignes XIII-XIH et XIV-XIV en figure 12; la figure 15 représente à une plus grande échelle la partie indiquée par F15 en figure 13. Figure 1 shows in perspective a device according to one invention which is constructed in this case in the form of a portable briefcase; Figure 2 shows on a larger scale a section taken along the line II-II in Figure 1; Figures 3, 4, 5 and 6 respectively show sections taken along the lines III-III, IV-IV, VV and VI-VI in Figure 2; FIG. 7 represents an electrical diagram of the ignition device according to the invention, * FIG. θ represents an electrical diagram of the same type as that of FIG. 7, but for a variant of implementation; FIG. 9 represents a cross section taken through an ignition capsule as used in a device according to the invention; FIG. 10 represents a table of possible pyrotechnic mixtures; FIG. 11 represents a front view of a device according to the invention, but which relates to another implementation, in particular in the form of a safety deposit box; Figure 12 shows a section taken along lines XII-XII in Figure 11; Figures 13 and 14 show sections taken along lines XIII-XIH and XIV-XIV in Figure 12; FIG. 15 represents on a larger scale the part indicated by F15 in FIG. 13.

Bien que dans les exemples décrits ci-après, on désigne comme dispositif, une mallette portable ou un coffre de sécurité, il est clair que la présente invention peut être conçue pour des dispositifs aussi bien mobiles que fixes comme par exemple un coffre-fort ou analogues.Although in the examples described below, a portable case or a safety deposit box is designated as a device, it is clear that the present invention can be designed for both mobile and fixed devices such as for example a safe or analogues.

Dans les figures 1 à 6, on représente une mallette portable 1 qui est constituée principalement par une base 2 et par un couvercle 3 qui est relié à la base 2 au moyen de charnières et de serrures appropriées 4-5 non représentées, et dont la base est munie d'une poignée 6.In Figures 1 to 6, there is shown a portable case 1 which is mainly constituted by a base 2 and by a cover 3 which is connected to the base 2 by means of hinges and appropriate locks 4-5 not shown, and the base is provided with a handle 6.

Cette mallette portable 1 peut être réalisée en n'importe quel matériau que ce soit.This portable case 1 can be made of any material whatsoever.

En général, le volume de la mallette portable l est subdivisé en trois espaces individuels, notamment un espace 7 dans lequel on peut mettre en lieu sûr les documents de valeur 8, par exemple du papier-monnaie, un espace 9 dans lequel est monté le mécanisme d'allumage et de destruction par le feu 10 et un espace 11 dans lequel on prévoit un ou plusieurs labyrinthes à travers lesquels les flammes ou les gaz qui sont libérés lors de l'allumage ou de la destruction par le feu, provoqués par le mécanisme d'allumage et de destruction par le feu 10, peuvent se détendre avant de quitter le dispositif.In general, the volume of the portable briefcase l is subdivided into three individual spaces, in particular a space 7 in which one can put in a safe place documents of value 8, for example paper money, a space 9 in which the mechanism for ignition and destruction by fire 10 and a space 11 in which one or more labyrinths are provided through which the flames or gases which are released during ignition or destruction by fire, caused by the ignition and fire destruction mechanism 10, can relax before leaving the device.

Les espaces précités 7 et 9 sont séparés l'un de l'autre par une plaque 12 en métal, par exemple en aluminium, dans laquelle, à l'endroit où l'on prévoit de disposer une liasse de documents de valeur 8, par exemple des billets de banque, on pratique un petit trou 13, par lequel, dans l'espace 9 en face de chaque petit trou 13 , on prévoit une capsule 14 , respectivement remplie avec un mélange pyrotechnique.The aforementioned spaces 7 and 9 are separated from each other by a plate 12 of metal, for example aluminum, in which, at the place where it is planned to have a bundle of documents of value 8, by example of banknotes, we make a small hole 13, through which, in space 9 in face of each small hole 13, a capsule 14 is provided, respectively filled with a pyrotechnic mixture.

Toutes les capsules 14 sont reliées électriquement à un système de sécurité électronique qui, comme représenté en figure 7, peut être construit comme suit :All the capsules 14 are electrically connected to an electronic security system which, as shown in FIG. 7, can be constructed as follows:

Chaque capsule 14 est reliée électriquement à la masse qui est formée dans ce cas-ci par la plaque 12 et est reliée ultérieurement à un mécanisme de commutation électronique 15 qui est placé dans le circuit électrique d'une batterie 16 qui se trouve entre le mécanisme de commutation 15 et la plaque 12, par lequel on prévoit, dans le circuit électrique précité, un commutateur 17 qui permet de mettre la sécurité sous tension.Each capsule 14 is electrically connected to the ground which is formed in this case by the plate 12 and is subsequently connected to an electronic switching mechanism 15 which is placed in the electrical circuit of a battery 16 which is located between the mechanism switch 15 and the plate 12, by which there is provided, in the aforementioned electrical circuit, a switch 17 which makes it possible to energize the safety.

L'espace 11 de la mallette portable 1 est dans ce cas-ci délimité par une plaque 18 qui forme une séparation entre cet espace 11 et l'espace 7, et qui est réalisée en métal, par exemple en aluminium, par lequel, dans cette plaque 18, face à chaque liasse de documents 8, plus spécifiquement en position coaxiale par rapport aux trous 13 pratiqués dans la plaque 12, on prévoit des trous 19 relativement grands.The space 11 of the portable case 1 is in this case delimited by a plate 18 which forms a separation between this space 11 and the space 7, and which is made of metal, for example aluminum, by which, in this plate 18, facing each bundle of documents 8, more specifically in a coaxial position with respect to the holes 13 made in the plate 12, relatively large holes 19 are provided.

En outre, l'espace 11 est subdivisé en un ou plusieurs dédales ou labyrinthes, dans ce cas-ci un labyrinthe 20 par capsule 14, par lequel ces labyrinthes 20 débouchent dans l'atmosphère via un passage 21 qui est prévu à cet effet dans la paroi externe de l'espace 11 et dans les parois limitrophes de la base 2 et du couvercle 3.In addition, the space 11 is subdivided into one or more labyrinths or labyrinths, in this case a labyrinth 20 per capsule 14, by which these labyrinths 20 open into the atmosphere via a passage 21 which is provided for this purpose in the outer wall of the space 11 and in the walls bordering the base 2 and the cover 3.

En figure 8, on représente une variante du schéma selon la figure 7, par laquelle, dans ce cas-ci, on munit des capsules déterminées 14 de ce que l'on appelle un dispositif à retardement 22 qui a pour effet de former une barrière entre le mécanisme d'inflammation 23 et le mélange pyrotechnique de la capsule 14 dans le but d'obtenir un retardement de 1 ' allumage du mélange pyrotechnique . Ces dispositifs à retardement peuvent être mutuellement identiques ou répartis par groupes ou encore être tous différents pour obtenir des amorçages qui se déclenchent à des moments différents.In FIG. 8, a variant of the diagram according to FIG. 7 is represented, by which, in this case, specific capsules 14 are provided with what is called a delay device 22 which has the effect of forming a barrier between the ignition mechanism 23 and the pyrotechnic mixture of the capsule 14 in order to obtain a delay in lighting the pyrotechnic mixture. These delay devices can be mutually identical or distributed in groups or even be all different in order to obtain initiations which are triggered at different times.

Il va de soi que d'autres formes de réalisation du système de sécurité électronique sont possibles .It goes without saying that other embodiments of the electronic security system are possible.

En figure 9, on représente plus spécifiquement une capsule 14 qui est réalisée en acier, cette capsule 14 étant reliée via une ouverture 24 au dispositif à retardement 22, respectivement au mécanisme d'inflammation 23, et par laquelle, dans cette capsule 14, on place un mélange pyrotechnique qui est formé par ce que 1 ' on appelle des charges pyrotechniques, dans ce cas-ci une charge d'allumage 25 et trois charges de destruction par le feu 26, 27 et 28 qui peuvent posséder une composition appropriée, l'ensemble étant fermé par un petite plaque 29 en une matière ininflammable.In FIG. 9, a capsule 14 is more specifically shown which is made of steel, this capsule 14 being connected via an opening 24 to the delay device 22, respectively to the ignition mechanism 23, and by which, in this capsule 14, places a pyrotechnic mixture which is formed by so-called pyrotechnic charges, in this case an ignition charge 25 and three fire destruction charges 26, 27 and 28 which may have an appropriate composition, l 'assembly being closed by a small plate 29 of a non-flammable material.

Le mélange pyrotechnique peut présenter n'importe quelle composition; uniquement à titre d'exemple, on représente en figure 10 un tableau de matériaux qui peuvent être utilisés dans n'importe quelle combinaison en respectant les rapports indiqués pour former une charge d'allumage 25, respectivement une charge de destruction par le feu 26-27- 28.The pyrotechnic mixture can have any composition; only by way of example, there is shown in FIG. 10 a table of materials which can be used in any combination while respecting the ratios indicated to form an ignition charge 25, respectively a charge of destruction by fire 26- 27-28.

La charge d'allumage peut être constituée de magnésium, de peroxydes de strontium et de liants, tandis que le mélange pyrotechnique peut être constitué par des oxydes de fer, du magnésium, de l'aluminium, du nitrate de baryum, du graphite et de la résine phénolique synthétique.The ignition charge may consist of magnesium, strontium peroxides and binders, while the pyrotechnic mixture may consist of iron oxides, magnesium, aluminum, barium nitrate, graphite and synthetic phenolic resin.

L'utilisation et le fonctionnement du dispositif selon l'invention sont très simples et sont indiqués ci-après.The use and operation of the device according to the invention are very simple and are indicated below.

Lorsqu'il y a lieu de placer un certain nombre de documents de valeur 8, par exemple des billets de banque, dans une mallette portable 1 selon l'invention, par exemple dans le but de transporter des documents de ce type, on dispose ces documents en correspondance exacte avec les trous 13 pratiqués dans la plaque 12, dans l'espace 7 dont les dimensions correspondent de préférence à celles de ces documents .When it is necessary to place a certain number of documents of value 8, for example banknotes, in a portable case 1 according to the invention, for example for the purpose of transporting documents of this type, these documents in exact correspondence with the holes 13 made in the plate 12, in the space 7, the dimensions of which preferably correspond to those of these documents.

Ensuite, on ferme le dispositif 1 faisant en sorte que les documents 8 sont parfaitement en sécurité, le commutateur 17 étant ouvert de manière appropriée lors de cette fermeture.Then, the device 1 is closed so that the documents 8 are perfectly secure, the switch 17 being appropriately open during this closing.

On peut prévoir le commutateur 17 à n'importe quel endroit, par exemple entre la base 2 et le couvercle 3 ; dans une des serrures 4-5; en combinaison avec une serrure chiffrée; en combinaison avec un clavier à touches pour 1 ' introduction d'un code, ou par l'intermédiaire duquel, à intervalles réguliers, on doit introduire un code pour ouvrir le commutateur 17.The switch 17 can be provided at any location, for example between the base 2 and the cover 3; in one of the locks 4-5; in combination with an encrypted lock; in combination with a keypad for entering a code, or by means of which, at regular intervals, a code must be entered to open the switch 17.

Le commutateur 17 ou le système de sécurité électronique peuvent également être commandés à distance, dans quel cas le déclenchement du système de sécurité ne doit pas correspondre à la fermeture de la mallette portable 1.The switch 17 or the electronic security system can also be controlled remotely, in which case the triggering of the security system must not correspond to the closing of the portable case 1.

Lorsqu'on veut pénétrer par effraction dans une mallette portable 1 de ce type, que ce soit en tordant le couvercle 3, que ce soit en déformant les serrures 4 ou 5 , ou encore, dans le cas d'un clavier en endommageant ce clavier ou bien en introduisant un code erroné, le commutateur 17 sera fermé de manière appropriée et, via le mécanisme de commutation électronique 15, enverra une commande aux capsules 14 par laquelle le mécanisme d'inflammation 23 va provoquer l'allumage de la charge d'allumage 25 et par conséquent des charges de destruction par le feu 26-27-28, de telle sorte que, à travers les trous 13 pratiqués dans la plaque 12, une flamme est générée qui transperce les liasses de documents 8, cette flamme ainsi que les gaz générés aboutissant par la suite dans un labyrinthe 20 pour s'y détendre avant de quitter la mallette portable l, si bien que, en aucune façon, des flammes e /ou des gaz sous pression ne peuvent s'échapper de la mallette portable 1.When we want to break into a portable case 1 of this type, either by twisting the cover 3, either by deforming the locks 4 or 5, or, in the case of a keyboard by damaging this keyboard or else by entering an incorrect code, the switch 17 will be closed in an appropriate manner and, via the electronic switching mechanism 15, will send a command to the capsules 14 by which the ignition mechanism 23 will cause the ignition charge 25 and consequently the fire destruction charges 26-27-28 to ignite, so that, through the holes 13 made in the plate 12, a flame is generated which pierces the bundles of documents 8, this flame as well as the gases generated thereafter ending in a labyrinth 20 to relax there before leaving the portable case l, so that, in no way, flames e / or gases under pressure cannot escape from the portable case 1.

Le perçage ainsi réalisé des documents 8 peut provoquer dans les liasses de documents 8, une brûlure conique aplatie dont le diamètre est d'environ 3 à 4 cm à la base et d'environ 1 cm au sommet, avec une hauteur totale d'au moins 5 cm.The drilling thus produced of the documents 8 can cause in the bundles of documents 8, a flattened conical burn whose diameter is approximately 3 to 4 cm at the base and approximately 1 cm at the top, with a total height of at least minus 5 cm.

De cette manière, les documents 8 sont rendus inutilisables, mais ces documents 8 subsistent en soi, si bien qu'ils peuvent être encore contrôlés d'une manière ou d'une autre.In this way the documents 8 are rendered unusable, but these documents 8 remain in themselves, so that they can still be checked in one way or another.

En figure 8, on représente encore un schéma électrique par lequel on applique sur des capsules déterminées 14 un dispositif à retardement 22 dans le but de programmer l'amorçage des capsules 14 de telle sorte que, par exemple, dans 1 ' exemple représenté en figure 8 , trois capsules 14 s 'enflammant ensemble pour enflammer après quelques secondes une deuxième série de trois capsules 14 et pour enflammer enfin encore après quelques secondes une troisième série de capsules 14, si bien que l'on répartit dans le temps la violence de l'inflammation. Dans les figures 11 à 15, on représente un autre exemple de l'invention par lequel le dispositif est réalisé sous la forme d'un coffre de sécurité 30.In FIG. 8, an electrical diagram is also shown by which a delay device 22 is applied to determined capsules 14 in order to program the priming of the capsules 14 so that, for example, in the example shown in FIG. 8, three capsules 14 igniting together to ignite after a few seconds a second series of three capsules 14 and to finally ignite after a few seconds a third series of capsules 14, so that the violence of the time is distributed over time 'inflammation. In FIGS. 11 to 15, another example of the invention is shown whereby the device is produced in the form of a safety deposit box 30.

Sa construction est analogue à celle de la mallette portable 1, le couvercle 3 étant toutefois remplacé par un rabat 31 dans une paroi latérale étroite du coffre de sécurité 30, tandis que l'espace 11, dans lequel on prévoit un ou plusieurs labyrinthes 20, est réalisé en forme de volet roulant 32.Its construction is similar to that of the portable case 1, the cover 3 however being replaced by a flap 31 in a narrow side wall of the safety deposit box 30, while the space 11, in which one or more labyrinths 20 are provided, is made in the form of a roller shutter 32.

Dans les figures 11 à 15, on représente des éléments ou des espaces identiques ou analogues avec le même chiffre de référence que celui utilisé dans les figures 1 à 6.In FIGS. 11 to 15, identical or analogous elements or spaces are represented with the same reference number as that used in FIGS. 1 to 6.

Dans cette forme de réalisation, la plaque 12 forme un bac, de telle sorte que l'espace 9, dans lequel est monté le mécanisme d'allumage et de destruction par le feu 10, s'étend tout autour de l'espace 7, à l'exception du côté avant où est situé le rabat 31.In this embodiment, the plate 12 forms a tray, so that the space 9, in which the ignition and destruction by fire mechanism 10 is mounted, extends all around the space 7, except for the front side where the flap 31 is located.

Ce rabat 31 peut être verrouillé à l'état fermé par une serrure 5 à l'aide d'une clé électronique.This flap 31 can be locked in the closed state by a lock 5 using an electronic key.

L'espace 11 qui forme un ou plusieurs labyrinthes 20 n'est pas disposé directement contre le rabat 31, mais il est disposé contre le côté interne à une certaine distance de ce dernier dans le volet roulant 32 qui peut coulisser pardessus des guidages 33 dans l'espace 9.The space 11 which forms one or more labyrinths 20 is not disposed directly against the flap 31, but it is disposed against the internal side at a certain distance from the latter in the shutter 32 which can slide over the guides 33 in space 9.

Les lamelles du volet roulant 32 sont à doubles parois et réalisées en métal, et elles sont munies, à proximité d'une extrémité de part et d'autre, d'une ouverture 34. Cette lamelle est séparée en deux dans sa direction longitudinale par une cloison 35 qui se raccorde, à une de ses extrémités, à l'extrémité de la lamelle le long de laquelle sont disposées les ouvertures 34, son autre extrémité restant toutefois à courte distance de 1 ' autre extrémité de la lamelle.The slats of the roller shutter 32 are double-walled and made of metal, and they are provided, near one end on either side, with an opening 34. This slat is separated in two in its longitudinal direction by a partition 35 which is connected at one of its ends, at the end of the strip along which the openings 34 are arranged, its other end however remaining a short distance from one other end of the strip.

Ainsi, on forme dans chaque lamelle un labyrinthe 20 par lequel les gaz d'inflammation qui parviennent via 1 ' ouverture 34 contre le côté interne doivent parcourir une longue distance avant d'aboutir hors de l'ouverture 34 contre le côté externe de la lamelle dans l'espace ménagé entre le volet roulant 32 et le rabat 31. A partir de cet espace, ils peuvent, grâce au jeu du rabat 31, s'échapper dans 1 ' atmosphère .Thus, a labyrinth 20 is formed in each lamella 20 by which the ignition gases which reach via the opening 34 against the internal side must travel a long distance before reaching out of the opening 34 against the external side of the lamella in the space formed between the roller shutter 32 and the flap 31. From this space, they can, thanks to the play of the flap 31, escape into one atmosphere.

Des lamelles successives du volet roulant 32 sont disposées de telle sorte que les ouvertures 34 sont pratiquées en alternance d'un côté et de l'autre du volet roulant 32.Successive lamellae of the roller shutter 32 are arranged so that the openings 34 are made alternately on one side and the other of the roller shutter 32.

En fermant le rabat 31 ou après cette fermeture via une commande à distance, on ouvre le commutateur 17 ou bien le système de sécurité est déclenché d'une manière ou d'une autre .By closing the flap 31 or after this closing via a remote control, the switch 17 is opened or the security system is triggered in one way or another.

En cas de violation, le coffre de sécurité 30 fonctionne de la même manière que celle décrite ci-dessus pour la mallette portable 1.In the event of a violation, the safety deposit box 30 operates in the same manner as that described above for the portable case 1.

Par la construction du volet roulant 32 décrite ci-dessus, aucune flamme e /ou aucun gaz sous pression ne peuvent s'échapper de ce coffre de sécurité 30.By the construction of the roller shutter 32 described above, no flame and / or no pressurized gas can escape from this safety deposit box 30.

Il est clair que la présente invention n'est en aucune façon limitée aux formes de réalisation décrites à titre d'exemple et représentées dans les dessins annexés,* un dispositif selon l'invention peut être mis en oeuvre dans toutes sortes formes et de dimensions sans sortir du cadre de ' invention. It is clear that the present invention is in no way limited to the embodiments described by way of example and shown in the accompanying drawings, * a device according to the invention can be used in all kinds shapes and dimensions without departing from the scope of the invention.

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REVENDICATIONS 1. Dispositif pour la protection de documents de valeur, caractérisé en ce qu'il est constitué par un volume apte à être fermé qui est réparti en au moins deux espaces (7) et1. Device for the protection of valuable documents, characterized in that it consists of a volume capable of being closed which is distributed in at least two spaces (7) and (9), l'espace (7) étant destiné à y insérer les documents à protéger (8) , tandis que, dans le deuxième espace (9) , on prévoit des capsules (14) qui comprennent un mélange pyrotechnique et qui, lors d'une manipulation indésirable du dispositif, s'enflammeront dans le but de générer une flamme qui transperce pour ainsi dire les documents (8) présents dans le premier espace (7) .(9), the space (7) being intended to insert therein the documents to be protected (8), while, in the second space (9), capsules (14) are provided which comprise a pyrotechnic mixture and which, when undesirable manipulation of the device, will ignite in order to generate a flame which pierces, so to speak, the documents (8) present in the first space (7). 2 . Dispositif selon la revendication 1, caractérisé en ce que les espaces (7) et (9) sont séparés l'un de l'autre au moyen d'une plaque métallique (12) dans laquelle, à l'endroit où se trouve chaque liasse de documents (8), est pratiqué un petit trou (13), par lequel, en face de chaque petit trou (13), on applique, dans l'espace (9), une capsule précitée (14) .2. Device according to claim 1, characterized in that the spaces (7) and (9) are separated from each other by means of a metal plate (12) in which, at the place where each bundle is located documents (8), is made a small hole (13), by which, opposite each small hole (13), is applied in the space (9), a said capsule (14). 3. Dispositif selon la revendication 2, caractérisé en ce que la plaque métallique (12) forme un bac à l'intérieur duquel est situé l'espace (7) destiné aux documents à protéger (8) et qui est munie d'une ouverture dans une paroi latérale, et qui peut être fermé par un rabat (31) , le rabat3. Device according to claim 2, characterized in that the metal plate (12) forms a tray inside which is located the space (7) intended for the documents to be protected (8) and which is provided with an opening in a side wall, and which can be closed by a flap (31), the flap (31) étant également monté sur une base (2) qui entoure le bac précité, et l'espace (9), dans lequel on prévoit les capsules (14) , étant situé entre ce bac et la base (2) .(31) also being mounted on a base (2) which surrounds the aforementioned container, and the space (9), in which the capsules (14) are provided, being situated between this container and the base (2). 4. Dispositif selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 3, caractérisé en ce qu'il présente, à côté des deux espaces susmentionnés (7) et (9) , un troisième espace (11) dans lequel on prévoit au moins un labyrinthe (20) qui, d'une part est relié au côté concerné par une liasse de documents (8) qui est situé face au côté orienté vers une capsule (14) et qui, d'autre part est relié à l'atmosphère.4. Device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that it has, next to the two aforementioned spaces (7) and (9), a third space (11) in which there is provided at least one labyrinth (20) which, on the one hand is connected to the side concerned by a bundle of documents (8) which is located opposite the side facing a capsule (14) and which, on the other hand is connected to the atmosphere. 5. Dispositif selon la revendication 4, caractérisé en ce que l'espace (11) est séparé de l'espace (7) au moyen d'une plaque métallique (18) dans laquelle, à l'endroit où se trouve chaque liasse de documents (8) , est prévu un trou5. Device according to claim 4, characterized in that the space (11) is separated from the space (7) by means of a metal plate (18) in which, at the place where each bundle of documents (8), a hole is provided (19) .(19). 6. Dispositif selon les revendications 2 et 5 , caractérisé en ce que les trous (19) pratiqués dans la plaque (18) sont placés de manière coaxiale avec les trous (13) pratiqués dans la plaque (12) .6. Device according to claims 2 and 5, characterized in that the holes (19) made in the plate (18) are placed coaxially with the holes (13) made in the plate (12). 7. Dispositif selon la revendication 4, caractérisé en ce qu'on prévoit un labyrinthe (20) par liasse de documents (8) .7. Device according to claim 4, characterized in that there is provided a labyrinth (20) by bundle of documents (8). 8. Dispositif selon l'une quelconque des revendications 4 à 5, caractérisé en ce que l'espace (il) dans lequel on prévoit au moins un labyrinthe (20) est formé dans un volet roulant (32) dont les lamelles à doubles parois sont munies chacune à une extrémité, de part et d'autre, d'une ouverture8. Device according to any one of claims 4 to 5, characterized in that the space (it) in which there is provided at least one labyrinth (20) is formed in a rolling shutter (32) including the double-walled lamellas are each provided at one end on either side with an opening (34) et sont séparées en deux en direction longitudinale par une cloison (35) qui se raccorde, du côté où se trouvent les ouvertures (34), à l'extrémité de la lamelle, mais qui, à l'autre extrémité, laissent ouvert un passage d'un côté .à l'autre de la cloison.(34) and are separated in two in the longitudinal direction by a partition (35) which is connected, on the side where the openings (34) are located, at the end of the strip, but which, at the other end, leave open a passage from one side to the other of the partition. 9. Dispositif selon les revendications 3 et 8, caractérisé en ce que le volet roulant (32) est monté à une courte distance du rabat (31) dans le bac formé par la plaque (12) et, à l'état fermé, obture l'espace (7) à l'extérieur de ce bac. 9. Device according to claims 3 and 8, characterized in that the roller shutter (32) is mounted a short distance from the flap (31) in the tray formed by the plate (12) and, in the closed state, closes the space (7) outside this tank. 10. Dispositif selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce que les capsules (14) sont constituées respectivement par une enveloppe métallique qui est remplie avec un mélange pyrotechnique et qui, à l'extrémité située contre la plaque (12) qui délimite l'espace (7) destiné aux documents à protéger (8) , est fermée par une petite plaque (29) en un matériau ininflammable et qui, à l'autre extrémité, est reliée à un mécanisme d'inflammation (23).10. Device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the capsules (14) consist respectively of a metal casing which is filled with a pyrotechnic mixture and which, at the end situated against the plate (12) which delimits the space (7) intended for the documents to be protected (8), is closed by a small plate (29) made of a non-flammable material and which, at the other end, is connected to an ignition mechanism (23). 11. Dispositif selon la revendication 10, caractérisé en ce qu'on prévoit, pour au moins une partie des capsules (14), entre le mécanisme d'inflammation (23) et le mélange pyrotechnique (25 à 28) , un dispositif à retardement (22) .11. Device according to claim 10, characterized in that there is provided, for at least part of the capsules (14), between the ignition mechanism (23) and the pyrotechnic mixture (25 to 28), a delay device (22). 12. Dispositif selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce que le mélange pyrotechnique est formé par une charge d'allumage (25) et par une ou plusieurs charges de destruction par le feu (26-27-28) .12. Device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the pyrotechnic mixture is formed by an ignition charge (25) and by one or more fire destruction charges (26-27-28). 13. Dispositif selon la revendication 12, caractérisé en ce qu'on forme la charge d'allumage (25) et les charges de destruction par le feu (26-27-28) par une combinaison dans un rapport déterminé des matériaux et des valeurs indiqués en figure 10.13. Device according to claim 12, characterized in that the ignition charge (25) and the destruction charges by fire (26-27-28) are formed by a combination in a determined ratio of materials and values shown in figure 10. 14. Dispositif selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce que chaque capsule (14) est reliée électriquement à un système de protection électronique.14. Device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that each capsule (14) is electrically connected to an electronic protection system. 15. Dispositif selon la revendication 14, caractérisé en ce que le système de protection comprend un commutateur (17) qui est actionné par une partie mobile du dispositif. 15. Device according to claim 14, characterized in that the protection system comprises a switch (17) which is actuated by a mobile part of the device.
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