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WO1997017684A1
WO1997017684A1 PCT/BE1996/000120 BE9600120W WO9717684A1 WO 1997017684 A1 WO1997017684 A1 WO 1997017684A1 BE 9600120 W BE9600120 W BE 9600120W WO 9717684 A1 WO9717684 A1 WO 9717684A1
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housing
hand
alarm device
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Régina SILBERMAN
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    • G—PHYSICS
    • G08—SIGNALLING
    • G08B—SIGNALLING OR CALLING SYSTEMS; ORDER TELEGRAPHS; ALARM SYSTEMS
    • G08B15/00—Identifying, scaring or incapacitating burglars, thieves or intruders, e.g. by explosives
    • G08B15/004—Identifying, scaring or incapacitating burglars, thieves or intruders, e.g. by explosives using portable personal devices
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F41—WEAPONS
    • F41H—ARMOUR; ARMOURED TURRETS; ARMOURED OR ARMED VEHICLES; MEANS OF ATTACK OR DEFENCE, e.g. CAMOUFLAGE, IN GENERAL
    • F41H9/00—Equipment for attack or defence by spreading flame, gas or smoke or leurres; Chemical warfare equipment
    • F41H9/10—Hand-held or body-worn self-defence devices using repellant gases or chemicals

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  • the present invention relates to an alarm and protection device for people traveling alone and in places with little traffic or poorly lit, and which are therefore particularly exposed to attack.
  • Alarm devices are already known. These are usually pistols or tear gas spray guns, small sirens or sticks that can produce electric shocks to neutralize the attacker. Often these devices are not very effective and their use can be delicate for a person who is not trained or an elderly person.
  • An object of the invention is to provide an efficient portable alarm device which does not have the drawbacks of known alarm devices.
  • Another object of the invention is to propose an alarm device which is highly dissuasive and easy to use with one hand. Yet another object of the invention is to provide a portable alarm device which allows the perpetrator of an assault to be easily identified.
  • the device according to the invention thus ensures effective protection of a person, in particular by drawing the attention of possible passers-by to the injured person, even in the dark, while facilitating the identification and / or the location of the author of the attack.
  • Figure 1 is a front view of an alarm device according to the invention
  • Figure 2 is a side view of the device of Figure 1
  • Figure 3 is a rear view of the device of Figure 1 .
  • the device is integrated in an envelope 10, such as a box of reduced dimensions which can easily be carried and held in the palm of the hand by a person wishing to protect himself.
  • an envelope 10 such as a box of reduced dimensions which can easily be carried and held in the palm of the hand by a person wishing to protect himself.
  • the device comprises a sound signal generator 11 capable of producing a sound, preferably a shrill sound, associated with an intense light signal generator capable of activating at least one indicator 12 placed on one face of the case to produce an instant flash or turn signal.
  • FIG. 1 shows, for example, two tell-tales 12.
  • the generators 11 and 12 are powered by a source of electrical energy 13, for example one or more electric batteries housed in the housing, and they are preferably actuated by means of com ⁇ central channel 14 accessible outside the housing. In an alternative embodiment, the generators 11 and 12 could be actuated separately, but this would complicate the use of the alarm device.
  • the alarm device can also include a miniature photographic device intended for photographing the aggressor while the signal generators 11 and 12 are actuated.
  • FIG. 1 shows by way of example a photographic lens 15 and an electronic flash 16 associated with a miniaturized recording device housed inside the housing, on a chip card for example.
  • the photographic device thus takes a photograph of the aggressor while he is facing the assaulted person as soon as he has pressed the control 14. This allows or facilitates the identification of the perpetrator of the assault , while attention is drawn to the assaulted person and their attacker, which ensures that alarm alert according to the invention, incomparable and unique efficiency.
  • the alarm device also advantageously comprises a reservoir 17 containing an indaki ⁇ bile liquid, provided with a projection device 18 intended to project a jet of liquid from the reservoir 17 in the direction of the aggressor in order to mark the aggressor and facilitate its rapid identification and / or identification, even in the event that the aggressor manages to escape.
  • the projection device is for example triggered by a push button 19 actuating a valve releasing a propellant gas.
  • the projection device 18 is preferably elongated in the direction perpendicular to the front face of the housing so as to project a jet at a sufficient distance to reach the attacker.
  • the controls 14 and 19 are arranged on the housing so that they can be actuated simultaneously with one hand. With the housing 10 held in the palm of the hand, the user can actuate the control 14 with the thumb and actuate the control 19 with the index finger. It is observed that the device as shown in Figures 1 to 3 is intended to be used with the right hand. It is obvious that a device intended to be used with the left hand can also be produced.
  • the alarm device according to the in ⁇ vention as shown in the drawings and described above is an exemplary embodiment in no way used to illustrate the invention. Variants of execution can be made and modifications made by a person skilled in the art without departing from the scope of the invention.
  • the device according to the invention already has unique advantages and a remarkable deterrent effect if it does not include a photographic device or no projection device.
  • an in ⁇ comparable efficiency compared to known alarm devices would also be achieved with a safety device according to the invention in which the electronic flash would also fulfill the light signaling function fulfilled by the witnesses. bright in the embodiment described by way of example in the above.

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Abstract

A portable device including means (11-14) for drawing attention to the user when he or she is confronted by an assailant. Advantageously, the device further comprises means (15-19) enabling easier identification of the assailant. The device fits in the palm of the hand and may be operated with one hand.

Description

DI8P08ITIF D'ALARME PORTABLE DI8P08 PORTABLE ALARM DEVICE
La présente invention concerne un dispositif d'alarme et de protection pour les personnes se déplaçant seules et dans des endroits peu fréquentés ou mal éclairés, et qui sont par conséquent particulièrement exposées à des agressions.The present invention relates to an alarm and protection device for people traveling alone and in places with little traffic or poorly lit, and which are therefore particularly exposed to attack.
Des dispositifs d'alarme sont déjà connus. Il s'agit habituellement de pistolets d'alarme ou à projection de gaz lacrymogène, des sirènes de petites dimensions ou des bâtons pouvant produire des chocs électriques afin de neutraliser l'agresseur. Souvent ces dispositifs sont peu efficaces et leur utilisation peut être déli¬ cate pour une personne qui n'est pas entraînée ou une personne âgée.Alarm devices are already known. These are usually pistols or tear gas spray guns, small sirens or sticks that can produce electric shocks to neutralize the attacker. Often these devices are not very effective and their use can be delicate for a person who is not trained or an elderly person.
De plus, lorsque l'agresseur parvient à s'éloigner et à s'échapper après son forfait, ce qui est souvent le cas, il n'est généralement pas identifiable, ni même repérable.In addition, when the aggressor manages to get away and escape after his forfeit, which is often the case, he is generally not identifiable, nor even detectable.
Un but de l'invention est de proposer un dispositif d'alarme portable efficace qui ne présente pas les in¬ convénients des dispositifs d'alarme connus.An object of the invention is to provide an efficient portable alarm device which does not have the drawbacks of known alarm devices.
Un autre but de l'invention est de proposer un disposi¬ tif d'alarme fortement dissuasif et facile à utiliser d'une main. Un autre but encore de 1•invention est de proposer un dispositif d'alarme portable qui permet d'identifier facilement l'auteur d'une agression.Another object of the invention is to propose an alarm device which is highly dissuasive and easy to use with one hand. Yet another object of the invention is to provide a portable alarm device which allows the perpetrator of an assault to be easily identified.
Ces buts sont atteints par un dispositif tel que défini dans les revendications.These objects are achieved by a device as defined in the claims.
Le dispositif suivant l'invention assure ainsi une pro¬ tection efficace d'une personne en attirant notamment l'attention d'éventuels passants sur la personne agres¬ sée, même dans l'obscurité, tout en facilitant l'iden¬ tification et/ou le repérage de l'auteur de l'agres¬ sion.The device according to the invention thus ensures effective protection of a person, in particular by drawing the attention of possible passers-by to the injured person, even in the dark, while facilitating the identification and / or the location of the author of the attack.
L'invention est décrite ci-après sur un exemple de mode de réalisation, nullement limitatif, illustré sur les dessins joints, dans lesquels :The invention is described below on an exemplary embodiment, in no way limiting, illustrated in the accompanying drawings, in which:
la figure 1 est une vue de face d'un dispositif d'alar- me suivant l'invention, la figure 2 est une vue de profil du dispositif de la figure 1, la figure 3 est une vue arrière du dispositif de la figure 1.Figure 1 is a front view of an alarm device according to the invention, Figure 2 is a side view of the device of Figure 1, Figure 3 is a rear view of the device of Figure 1 .
Le dispositif est intégré dans une enveloppe 10, telle qu'un boîtier de dimensions réduites pouvant aisément être emporté et tenu dans la paume de la main par une personne désirant se protéger.The device is integrated in an envelope 10, such as a box of reduced dimensions which can easily be carried and held in the palm of the hand by a person wishing to protect himself.
Le dispositif comprend un générateur de signal sonore 11 capable de produire un son, de préférence strident, associé à un générateur de signal lumineux intense capable d'activer au moins un témoin 12 disposé sur une face du boîtier pour produire un éclair instantané ou clignotant. La figure 1 montre par exemple deux témoins 12. Les générateurs 11 et 12 sont alimentés par une source d'énergie électrique 13, par exemple une ou plusieurs piles électriques logées dans le boîtier, et ils sont actionnés de préférence par un moyen de com¬ mande central 14 accessible à l'extérieur du boîtier. Dans une variante d'exécution, les générateurs 11 et 12 pourraient être actionnés séparément, mais cela compli¬ querait l'utilisation du dispositif d'alarme.The device comprises a sound signal generator 11 capable of producing a sound, preferably a shrill sound, associated with an intense light signal generator capable of activating at least one indicator 12 placed on one face of the case to produce an instant flash or turn signal. FIG. 1 shows, for example, two tell-tales 12. The generators 11 and 12 are powered by a source of electrical energy 13, for example one or more electric batteries housed in the housing, and they are preferably actuated by means of com¬ central channel 14 accessible outside the housing. In an alternative embodiment, the generators 11 and 12 could be actuated separately, but this would complicate the use of the alarm device.
Lorsqu'une personne possédant le dispositif d'alarme sous la main se trouve face à un agresseur, il lui suffit de prendre le dispositif en main et d'une simple pression du doigt de déclencher les deux générateurs, produisant simultanément un signal sonore strident et un éclair lumineux intense. Ces deux signaux attirent l'attention de passants éventuels sur la personne agressée et sur son agresseur. Celui-ci, de surcroît, se trouve surpris et assourdi voire aveuglé un moment, ce qui facilite son appréhension.When a person with the alarm device at hand is facing an attacker, he just has to take the device in hand and with a simple press of the finger to trigger the two generators, simultaneously producing a strident sound signal and an intense flash of light. These two signals draw the attention of potential passers-by to the person being attacked and to their attacker. This one, moreover, is surprised and deafened or even blinded for a moment, which facilitates his apprehension.
Le dispositif d'alarme peut également comprendre un dispositif photographique miniature destiné à photogra¬ phier l'agresseur tandis que se trouvent actionnés les générateurs de signaux 11 et 12. La figure l montre à titre d'exemple un objectif photographique 15 et un flash électronique 16 associés à un dispositif d'enre¬ gistrement miniaturisé logé à l'intérieur du boîtier, sur une carte à puces par exemple. Le dispositif photo- graphique prend ainsi une photographie de l'agresseur alors qu'il se trouve face à la personne agressée dès qu'elle a appuyé sur la commande 14. Ceci permet ou facilite l'identification de l'auteur de l'agression, tandis que l'attention est attirée sur la personne agressée et sur son agresseur, ce qui assure au dispo- sitif d'alarme suivant l'invention une efficacité incomparable et unique.The alarm device can also include a miniature photographic device intended for photographing the aggressor while the signal generators 11 and 12 are actuated. FIG. 1 shows by way of example a photographic lens 15 and an electronic flash 16 associated with a miniaturized recording device housed inside the housing, on a chip card for example. The photographic device thus takes a photograph of the aggressor while he is facing the assaulted person as soon as he has pressed the control 14. This allows or facilitates the identification of the perpetrator of the assault , while attention is drawn to the assaulted person and their attacker, which ensures that alarm alert according to the invention, incomparable and unique efficiency.
Conformément à une autre caractéristique de l'inven- tion, le dispositif d'alarme comprend en outre avanta¬ geusement un réservoir 17 contenant un liquide indélé¬ bile, muni d'un dispositif de projection 18 destiné à projeter un jet de liquide du réservoir 17 en direction de l'agresseur afin de marquer celui-ci et en favoriser le repérage et/ou l'identification rapide, même dans l'éventualité où l'agresseur parvient à s'échapper. Le dispositif de projection est par exemple déclenché par un bouton-poussoir 19 actionnant une valve libérant un gaz de propulsion.According to another characteristic of the invention, the alarm device also advantageously comprises a reservoir 17 containing an indélé¬ bile liquid, provided with a projection device 18 intended to project a jet of liquid from the reservoir 17 in the direction of the aggressor in order to mark the aggressor and facilitate its rapid identification and / or identification, even in the event that the aggressor manages to escape. The projection device is for example triggered by a push button 19 actuating a valve releasing a propellant gas.
Comme le montre la figure 2, le dispositif de projec¬ tion 18 est de préférence allongé dans la direction perpendiculaire à la face avant du boîtier de manière à projeter un jet à une distance suffisante pour atteindre l'agresseur. De manière avantageuse, les com¬ mandes 14 et 19 sont disposées sur le boîtier de maniè¬ re qu'elles puissent être actionnées simultanément d'une seule main. Le boîtier 10 étant tenu dans la paume de la main, l'utilisateur peut actionner la com- mande 14 avec le pouce et actionner la commande 19 avec l'index. On observe que le dispositif tel que représen¬ té aux figures 1 à 3 est destiné à être utilisé de la main droite. 11 est évident qu'un dispositif destiné à être utilisé de la main gauche peut également être réalisé.As shown in Figure 2, the projection device 18 is preferably elongated in the direction perpendicular to the front face of the housing so as to project a jet at a sufficient distance to reach the attacker. Advantageously, the controls 14 and 19 are arranged on the housing so that they can be actuated simultaneously with one hand. With the housing 10 held in the palm of the hand, the user can actuate the control 14 with the thumb and actuate the control 19 with the index finger. It is observed that the device as shown in Figures 1 to 3 is intended to be used with the right hand. It is obvious that a device intended to be used with the left hand can also be produced.
Sur les figures 2 et 3 on peut encore distinguer un moyen d'attache 20 permettant à l'utilisateur d'ac¬ crocher le dispositif à la ceinture ou à un moyen de suspension quelconque. Une dragonne peut également être prévue pour tenir le dispositif suspendu au poignet. D'autre part, la plaquette 21 détachable grâce aux vis 22 permet d'avoir accès au circuit logé à l'intérieur du boîtier 10.In Figures 2 and 3 we can still distinguish a fastening means 20 allowing the user to hook the device on the belt or on any suspension means. A wrist strap can also be designed to hold the device hanging on the wrist. On the other hand, the removable plate 21 thanks to the screws 22 allows access to the circuit housed inside the housing 10.
Il est entendu que le dispositif d'alarme suivant l'in¬ vention tel que représenté sur les dessins et décrit ci-avant est un exemple d'exécution nullement limitatif servant à illustrer l'invention. Des variantes d'exécu- tion peuvent être réalisées et des modifications être apportées par l'homme du métier sans sortir du cadre de l'invention. C'est ainsi, par exemple, que le disposi¬ tif suivant l'invention présente déjà des avantages uniques et un effet dissuasif remarquable s'il ne com- porte pas de dispositif photographique ou pas de dispo¬ sitif de projection. D'autre part, une efficacité in¬ comparable par rapport aux dispositifs d'alarme connus serait également atteinte avec un dispositif de sécuri¬ té suivant l'invention dans lequel le flash électroni- que remplirait également la fonction de signalisation lumineuse que remplissent les témoins lumineux dans le mode de réalisation décrit à titre d'exemple dans ce qui précède. It is understood that the alarm device according to the in¬ vention as shown in the drawings and described above is an exemplary embodiment in no way used to illustrate the invention. Variants of execution can be made and modifications made by a person skilled in the art without departing from the scope of the invention. Thus, for example, the device according to the invention already has unique advantages and a remarkable deterrent effect if it does not include a photographic device or no projection device. On the other hand, an in¬ comparable efficiency compared to known alarm devices would also be achieved with a safety device according to the invention in which the electronic flash would also fulfill the light signaling function fulfilled by the witnesses. bright in the embodiment described by way of example in the above.

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REVENDICATIONS
1. Dispositif d'alarme portable caractérisé en ce qu'il comprend, intégrés dans un boitier (10) , un générateur de signal sonore (11) , un générateur de signal lumineux capable d'activer au moins un témoin (12) disposé sur une face du boitier, une source d'énergie électrique (13) et des moyens de commande (14) accessibles à l'ex¬ térieur du boitier et agencés pour actionner les géné¬ rateurs (11, 12) précités.1. Portable alarm device characterized in that it comprises, integrated in a box (10), a sound signal generator (11), a light signal generator capable of activating at least one indicator (12) arranged on one face of the housing, a source of electrical energy (13) and control means (14) accessible outside the housing and arranged to actuate the generators (11, 12) mentioned above.
2. Dispositif suivant la revendication 1, caractérisé en ce qu'il comprend en outre un dispositif photogra¬ phique (15-16) agencé pour être déclenché en même temps que lesdits générateurs se trouvent actionnés.2. Device according to claim 1, characterized in that it further comprises a photographic device (15-16) arranged to be triggered at the same time that said generators are actuated.
3. Dispositif suivant la revendication 2, caractérisé en ce que le dispositif photographique (15-16) est dé¬ clenché par les moyens de commande (14) précités.3. Device according to claim 2, characterized in that the photographic device (15-16) is triggered by the aforementioned control means (14).
4. Dispositif suivant l'une quelconque des revendica- tions précédentes, caractérisé en ce qu'il comprend en outre un réservoir (17) contenant un liquide indélébile et des moyens de projection (18) agencés pour projeter un jet de liquide dudit réservoir (17) .4. Device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it further comprises a reservoir (17) containing an indelible liquid and projection means (18) arranged to project a jet of liquid from said reservoir ( 17).
5. Dispositif suivant la revendication 4, caractérisé en ce que lesdits moyens de projection (18) sont dé¬ clenchés par un bouton-poussoir (19) accessible à l'extérieur du boîtier (10).5. Device according to claim 4, characterized in that said projection means (18) are triggered by a push button (19) accessible outside the housing (10).
6. Dispositif suivant la revendication 5, caractérisé en ce que le bouton-poussoir (19) et les moyens de com¬ mande (14) précités sont disposés de manière qu'ils puissent être actionnés d'une seule main. 6. Device according to claim 5, characterized in that the push-button (19) and the control means (14) above are arranged so that they can be actuated with one hand.
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