Anti-theft sensor unit and anti-theft sensor mounting attachment

Abstract

To provide an anti-theft sensor unit and an anti-theft sensor mounting attachment which can intimidate thieves by sounding an alarm in response to vibrations when an attempt is made to cut the steering lock by mounting a vibration sensor on the steering lock, and can also notify an automobile user of the alarm, thereby preventing theft of an automobile. [Solution] The anti-theft sensor unit 1 is composed of a clamp 20 formed by symmetrically fastening a pair of convex brackets 21, 22 via bolts 23, an anti-theft sensor mounting attachment 4 consisting of a platform-shaped holder 10 installed on the top surface of the clamp 20, and a vibration sensor 3 attached to the holder 10. The inside of the clamp 20 is formed in an oval shape, and is capable of clamping a circular rod-shaped portion 5 of an automobile steering wheel lock 2 with a diameter of 20 to 34 mm or an oval rod-shaped portion 6 of up to 44 x 25 mm.

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to an anti-theft sensor unit to be attached to the steering wheel of an automobile or the like, and an attachment for attaching an anti-theft sensor. [Background technology]

[0002] An increasing number of people are using steering wheel locks to prevent automobile theft. A variety of steering wheel locks have been developed, as shown in Patent Documents 1 and 2, for example. Commonly known are locks that use a bar-shaped device to secure both the steering wheel and the shift lever, preventing the steering wheel from moving, and locks that use a long bar-shaped device attached to the steering wheel, which hits the dashboard or other object when an attempt is made to move the steering wheel. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Publication No. 6-219242 [Patent Document 2] JP 2007-100481 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] However, in recent years, there has been an increase in cases where cars have been stolen by cutting these steering locks, so it is necessary to prevent cutting of steering locks.

[0005] The present invention was made in consideration of the above-mentioned problems, and aims to provide an anti-theft sensor unit and an anti-theft sensor mounting attachment that, by attaching a vibration sensor to a steering lock, will sound an alarm in response to vibrations when an attempt is made to disconnect the steering lock, thereby deterring thieves and notifying the vehicle user of the alarm, thereby preventing theft of the vehicle. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] In other words, the first feature of the anti-theft sensor unit of the present invention is that it is composed of a clamp that clamps a rod-shaped portion and is made by fastening a pair of convex brackets symmetrically via bolts, a platform-shaped holder that is installed on the upper surface of the clamp, and a vibration sensor that is attached to the holder.

[0007] A second feature of the anti-theft sensor unit according to the present invention is that the inside of the clamp in the first feature is formed in an oval shape.

[0008] Furthermore, a third feature of the anti-theft sensor unit of the present invention is that the inside of the clamp in the first or second feature is formed so that it can clamp a circular rod-shaped part with a diameter of 20 mm to 34 mm.

[0009] Furthermore, a fourth feature of the anti-theft sensor unit of the present invention is that the inside of the clamp in the first or second feature is formed so that it can clamp an oval rod-shaped area up to 44 x 25 mm.

[0010] A fifth feature of the anti-theft sensor unit according to the present invention is that the rod-shaped portion in the first or second feature is a portion of a steering wheel lock of an automobile.

[0011] Furthermore, a sixth feature of the anti-theft sensor unit of the present invention is that a concave groove is formed protruding downward at approximately the center of the holder in the first or second feature, and a hole is drilled in the groove through which a screw for fastening the clamp to the holder can be inserted.

[0012] Furthermore, a seventh feature of the anti-theft sensor unit according to the present invention is that the bolt in the first or second feature is a hexagon socket head bolt.

[0013] Next, the first feature of the anti-theft sensor mounting attachment of this invention is that it is composed of a clamp that clamps a rod-shaped portion, made by fastening a pair of convex brackets symmetrically via bolts, and a platform-shaped holder that is installed on the upper surface of the clamp and on which the vibration sensor is placed.

[0014] A second feature of the anti-theft sensor mounting attachment according to the present invention is that the inside of the clamp in the first feature is formed in an oval shape.

[0015] Furthermore, a third feature of the anti-theft sensor mounting attachment of the present invention is that the inside of the clamp in the first or second feature is formed so that it can clamp a circular rod-shaped part with a diameter of 20 mm to 34 mm.

[0016] Furthermore, a fourth feature of the anti-theft sensor mounting attachment of the present invention is that the inside of the clamp in the first or second feature is formed so that it can clamp an oval rod-shaped area up to 44 x 25 mm.

[0017] A fifth feature of the anti-theft sensor mounting attachment according to the present invention is that the rod-shaped portion in the first or second feature is a portion of a steering wheel lock of an automobile.

[0018] Furthermore, a sixth feature of the anti-theft sensor mounting attachment of the present invention is that a concave groove is formed protruding downward at approximately the center of the holder in the first or second feature, and a hole is drilled in the groove through which a screw for fastening the clamp to the holder can be inserted.

[0019] A seventh feature of the anti-theft sensor mounting attachment according to the present invention is that the bolt in the first or second feature is a hexagon socket head bolt. [Effects of the Invention]

[0020] According to this invention, a vibration sensor can be attached to the steering lock, so that if an attempt is made to cut the steering lock, an alarm will sound to scare off the thief and also notify the car user, thereby preventing car theft.

[0021] Furthermore, the simple structure allows the manufacturing costs to be kept low, making it possible to supply the device to users at low cost.

[0022] Furthermore, the device can be firmly attached to the handle lock and can be easily attached and detached. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0023] [Figure 1] 1 is a diagram showing an example of use of an embodiment of the anti-theft sensor unit according to the present invention; [Figure 2] 1 is a perspective view of an example of use of an embodiment of an anti-theft sensor unit according to the present invention, seen from the side with the rod-shaped portion omitted. [Figure 3] 1 is a plan view of an example of use of an embodiment of an anti-theft sensor unit according to the present invention, seen from above with the rod-shaped portion omitted; [Figure 4] 1 is a perspective view showing an example of the configuration of an anti-theft sensor unit according to an embodiment of the present invention when the sensor unit is attached to a circular rod-shaped part. FIG. [Figure 5] 1 is a perspective view showing an example of the configuration of an anti-theft sensor unit according to an embodiment of the present invention when attached to an oval rod-shaped part. FIG. [Figure 6] 1 is a perspective view showing the configuration of an embodiment of an anti-theft sensor mounting attachment according to the present invention; [Figure 7] 1 is a front view of an example of use of an embodiment of an anti-theft sensor mounting attachment according to the present invention, in which the attachment is attached to a circular rod-shaped portion. [Figure 8] 1 is a front view of an example of use of an embodiment of an anti-theft sensor mounting attachment according to the present invention, in which the attachment is attached to an oval rod-shaped portion. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0024] Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

[0025] 1 shows an anti-theft sensor unit 1 according to the present invention attached to a steering wheel lock 2, illustrating one example of the basic usage of the present invention. If an attempt is made to move or disconnect the steering wheel lock 2 in this state, the sensor 3 will be activated and an alarm will sound. The on / off switching of the sensor 3, the volume of the alarm sound, the vibration sensitivity, etc. can be controlled using a remote control (not shown).

[0026] Fig. 2 is a perspective view of the sensor unit 1 as seen from the side, and Fig. 3 is a plan view as seen from above. In other words, the sensor unit 1 is in a state where the sensor 3 is attached to the anti-theft sensor attachment attachment 4.

[0027] Figures 4 and 5 each show the configuration of sensor unit 1. Figure 4 shows how sensor unit 1 is attached to circular rod-shaped portion 5 of handle lock 2, and Figure 5 shows how sensor unit 1 is attached to oval rod-shaped portion 6 of handle lock 2.

[0028] Sensor 3 is a roughly rectangular vibration sensor with arc-shaped corners that detects vibrations and sounds an alarm. The sensitivity can be adjusted according to the magnitude of the vibration, and it can also be adjusted so that the alarm does not sound if the vibration is not strong enough to pose a risk of theft. The alarm sound can also be adjusted to the required volume. The alarm sound can be set and turned off, and the sensor sensitivity can be adjusted using the remote control.

[0029] The sensor mounting attachment 4 is composed of a table-shaped holder 10 on which the sensor 3 is placed, and a clamp 20 that holds the holder 10 on its upper surface.

[0030] The holder 10 has a plate 11 that is approximately the same size as the bottom surface of the sensor 3. The plate 11 has a mating piece 12 that extends long in the longitudinal direction of the periphery and a mating piece 13 that is short in the lateral direction of the periphery. In the example shown in the figure, there are a total of two mating pieces 12 and a total of four mating pieces 13, but these can be changed as appropriate depending on the shape of the bottom of the sensor 3.

[0031] A concave groove 14 is formed protruding downward in approximately the center of the plate 11, and two holes 15 are drilled in the groove 14 to pass through screws for fastening the clamp 20 and the holder 10.

[0032] The clamp 20 is a component for mounting on a rod-shaped part such as a handlebar lock 2 or a U-shaped lock used on motorcycles and bicycles, and is made up of a pair of convex brackets 21, 22 fastened symmetrically above and below via bolts 23 threaded into both ends, thereby clamping the rod-shaped part. Bolts 23 are preferably hexagon socket bolts from the viewpoint of theft prevention.

[0033] Two screw holes 24 are provided at the top of the upper bracket 21, and ultra-low head screws 25 equipped with spring washers are threaded into the holes 15 in the recessed grooves 14 of the holder 10 to fasten it to the holder 10. The recessed grooves 14 prevent the tops of the ultra-low head screws 25 from contacting the bottom surface of the sensor 3, allowing the sensor 3 to be smoothly placed on the holder 10.

[0034] The inner surfaces 21a, 22a of the brackets 21, 22 are formed in an oval shape, making it possible to clamp rod-shaped parts of various shapes and sizes. For example, as shown in Figures 4, 5, 7, and 8, it is possible to accommodate rod-shaped parts of various shapes and sizes, such as a circular rod-shaped part 5 and an oval rod-shaped part 6.

[0035] In addition, the clamp 20 is formed so that the size of the rod-shaped portion is preferably 20 mm to 34 mm in diameter for the circular rod-shaped portion 5, and up to 44 x 25 mm for the oval rod-shaped portion 6.

[0036] The sensor 3 is held in the holder 10 by fitting its bottom to the fitting pieces 12 and 13. By attaching double-sided tape (not shown) to the bottom of the sensor 3, the sensor 3 and the holder 10 can be firmly attached.

[0037] Figure 1 shows a state in which a sensor unit 1 is attached to a steering lock 2. In this state, if an attempt is made to cut the steering wheel 2 and vibrations are applied, an alarm sound from the sensor 3 will sound, preventing theft of the car. [Industrial Applicability]

[0038] The anti-theft sensor unit and anti-theft sensor mounting attachment of this invention were primarily developed for use with automobile handlebar locks, but can also be attached to U-shaped locks and frames of motorcycles and bicycles, and can also be used on rod-shaped parts used on motorcycles and bicycles.

[0039] The theft prevention sensor unit and the theft prevention sensor attachment according to the present invention have been described in accordance with the embodiments. However, the present invention is not limited to these, and within the scope described in the utility model registration claims, the form can be appropriately changed and implemented.

Explanation of Signs

[0040] 1 Theft prevention sensor unit 2 Handle lock 3 Sensor 4 Theft prevention sensor attachment 5 Circular rod-shaped part 6 Elliptical rod-shaped part 10 Holder 11 Plate 12 Fitting piece 13 Fitting piece 14 Concave groove 20 Clamp 21 Convex bracket 22 Convex bracket 23 Bolt 24 Threaded hole 25 Ultra-low head screw

Claims

1. a clamp configured by fastening a pair of convex brackets symmetrically via bolts to clamp a rod-shaped portion; a platform-shaped holder installed on the upper surface of the clamp; a vibration sensor attached to the holder; An anti-theft sensor unit comprising:

2. The inside of the clamp is formed in an oval shape; 2. The anti-theft sensor unit according to claim 1,

3. The inside of the clamp is formed so as to be able to clamp a circular rod-shaped part having a diameter of 20 mm to 34 mm.

3. The anti-theft sensor unit according to claim 1 or 2,

4. The inside of the clamp is formed so that it can clamp an oval rod-shaped part up to 44 x 25 mm.

3. The anti-theft sensor unit according to claim 1 or 2,

5. The rod-shaped portion is a lock portion for a steering wheel of an automobile; 3. The anti-theft sensor unit according to claim 1 or 2,

6. A concave groove is formed in the approximate center of the holder so as to protrude downward, and a hole is drilled in the groove through which a screw for fastening the clamp and the holder is inserted; 3. The anti-theft sensor unit according to claim 1 or 2,

7. The bolt is a hexagon socket head bolt; 3. The anti-theft sensor unit according to claim 1 or 2,

8. a clamp configured by fastening a pair of convex brackets symmetrically via bolts to clamp a rod-shaped portion; a table-shaped holder for placing a vibration sensor on the upper surface of the clamp; An anti-theft sensor mounting attachment comprising:

9. The inside of the clamp is formed in an oval shape; 9. The anti-theft sensor mounting attachment according to claim 8.

10. The inside of the clamp is formed so as to be able to clamp a circular rod-shaped part having a diameter of 20 mm to 34 mm.

10. The anti-theft sensor mounting attachment according to claim 8 or 9,

11. The inside of the clamp is formed so that it can clamp an oval rod-shaped part up to 44 x 25 mm.

10. The anti-theft sensor mounting attachment according to claim 8 or 9,

12. The rod-shaped portion is a lock portion for a steering wheel of an automobile; 10. The anti-theft sensor mounting attachment according to claim 8 or 9,

13. A concave groove is formed in the approximate center of the holder so as to protrude downward, and a hole is drilled in the groove for inserting a screw for fastening the clamp and the holder; 10. The anti-theft sensor mounting attachment according to claim 8 or 9,

14. The bolt is a hexagon socket head bolt; 10. The anti-theft sensor mounting attachment according to claim 8 or 9,

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