Fixed-type electric shock baton

Abstract

The present invention relates to an electric shock baton used for the purpose of crime prevention, protest suppression and the like, and presents an electric shock baton, which is used for long distance suppression in an extended state, and in which when an arc discharge for an electric shock is generated, an electrode protrudes so as to generate an effective arc discharge rather than in a retracted state, and the electrode is retracted when not in use such that the structure thereof facilitates portability and storage, wherein the electrode for arc discharge includes a second electrode exposed to the outside so as to be used in direct contact with the human body for suppression, and a separate first electrode provided inside a product in preparation for when an arc discharge is not generated because of the external environment, and thus the arc discharge generated in the first electrode is transmitted to the second electrode so as to generate an electric shock effect.

Description

Electric shock fixed pole

[0001] The present invention relates to an electric shock fixed baton used for the purpose of crime prevention, riot suppression, etc.

[0002] The batons with electric shock functions issued to police and military personnel are used to suppress protests and deal with criminals, and there are fixed batons with a set length or variable length batons.

[0003] Fixed batons are inconvenient to carry due to their length, but they are being introduced to the field because they protect the user from criminals and enable long-distance suppression, better than multi-stage batons that are easy to carry.

[0004] A representative prior art of a foldable multi-stage pole with variable length is the Korean Patent No. 10-2308467 (October 5, 2021) ‘Extensible self-defense pole for electric shock’.

[0005] Also, for the purpose of long-distance suppression, there is a non-fixed but Korean Patent Publication No. 10-2023-0010292 (January 19, 2023) ‘Two-stage baton with electric shock function’.

[0006] The ‘elastic self-defense baton for electric shock’ and the ‘two-stage baton with electric shock function’ are fixed structures that do not have a structure that automatically or manually protrudes the electrode for electric shock, and are structures that do not have a separate electrode for arc discharge inside.

[0007] If the external electrode for arc generation is not in a protruding form, when it comes into close contact with clothing or an object for defensive evasion when it comes into contact with the human body to suppress electric shock, the air gap disappears and no arc discharge occurs at both ends of the electrode.

[0008] In order for the high voltage generated by the internal high-voltage generator to manifest in the form of an arc discharge, a high voltage must be applied across the electrodes in an atmosphere (air) that does not conduct electricity. This must break down the insulation of the air between the electrodes, allowing electricity to flow. Typically, a high voltage of approximately 1 kV is required to break down the insulation of the atmosphere (air) that exists in the 1 mm gap between the two electrodes and allow electricity to flow.

[0009] In other words, for the high voltage generated by the electric shock device to properly discharge an arc across the electrodes, there must be a minimum air gap between the electrodes while they are exposed to the atmosphere. If the electrodes where the arc is generated are in close contact with clothing, woolen fabric, or the human body, and there is no air gap, normal arc discharge will not occur.

[0010] In order to solve this problem, existing products use a form in which a groove is created on the inside around the electrode.

[0011] However, even in this case, there is a problem that if there is close contact with thick clothing or woolen fabric or the human body, the internal groove around the electrode becomes blocked and sealed, so the air gap disappears and the space for arc generation disappears, preventing normal arc generation.

[0012] The purpose of the present invention is to solve the problem that when an electric shock fixed baton used and issued to police officers and soldiers for suppressing demonstrations or responding to criminals is actually operated, the air gap is insufficient and an arc discharge does not occur at both ends of the electrodes, and to provide a separate electrode structure inside so that the electrode for generating an arc protrudes when operated for more effective suppression of demonstrations or responding to criminals and can be sunk when not in use.

[0013] In order to achieve the above objects, the electric shock fixed baton according to the present invention is characterized in that the handle has a built-in battery and a high-voltage generator for electric shock, and includes a switch for controlling operation and a display device and a light-emitting unit for displaying the operation status, and the end of the baton for electric shock is configured such that when the high voltage generated from the built-in high-voltage generator is generated in the form of an arc discharge for electric shock, the electrode protrudes and generates an effective arc discharge rather than a state in which the electrode is sunken in when not in use, and the electrode for arc discharge is exposed to the outside and has a second electrode that directly contacts the human body for suppression purposes, and a separate first electrode is provided inside the product in case the arc discharge does not occur due to the external environment, so that the arc discharge generated from the first electrode is transferred to the second electrode to generate an electric shock effect.

[0014] In addition, the electric shock fixed baton according to one aspect of the present invention has a structure in which the electrode protrudes when an arc discharge for electric shock is generated, so that an effective arc discharge is generated rather than a state in which the electrode is sunken in, and the electrode for arc discharge is exposed to the outside and is used by directly contacting the human body for electric shock, and a separate first electrode is provided inside the product in case an arc discharge is not generated due to an external environment, so that an arc discharge generated from the first electrode can be transferred to the second electrode to generate an electric shock effect.

[0015] In addition, an electric shock fixed baton according to one aspect of the present invention includes a light-emitting unit that lights up during a charging state and an electric shock operation; a display unit that indicates an operation state; a control unit that controls an operation; and a control button that is set to a standby state in which a high-voltage arc discharge is generated and an operation (stun) state by a switch operation; and the control unit is characterized in that it controls the cycle of a time in which an arc discharge is generated in a high-voltage generating unit.

[0016] In addition, the electric shock fixed baton according to one aspect of the present invention includes a second electrode arranged at a predetermined interval in an upper module; a spring that allows the second electrode to protrude and sink depending on the external pressing state of the upper module; and when the upper module comes into contact with a human body or collides with an object, the spring causes the upper module to be pushed back due to the characteristics of the spring, and as a reaction, both ends of the electrode protrude, and the protruding both ends of the electrode are arranged to face each other while forming a predetermined separation distance that forms an air gap so that a normal arc discharge does not occur if both ends of the electrode where an arc is generated are in close contact with clothing, woolen fabric, or the human body, and there is no air gap, so that a high voltage generated in the internal module is generated in the form of a lower voltage than an arc generated in the second electrode, and an arc can be generated at a higher voltage in the second electrode, which has a wider gap between the both ends of the electrodes than in the first electrode.

[0017] According to the present invention, in order to solve the case where the high voltage generated from the electric shock device comes into close contact with clothing, woolen fabric, or the human body and normal arc discharge does not occur smoothly at the electrode, a groove is formed on the inside around the electrode, and when an arc discharge for electric shock is generated, the electrode protrudes and is structured to generate an effective arc discharge rather than being sunken in, and when not in use, the electrode is sunken in. In addition, the configuration of the electrode for arc discharge includes a second electrode that is exposed to the outside and directly contacts the human body for suppression purposes, and a separate first electrode provided inside the product in case the arc discharge does not occur due to the external environment, so that the arc discharge generated from the first electrode is transferred to the second electrode to generate an electric shock effect.

[0018] Figure 1 is a perspective view of an electric shock fixed pole according to the present invention.

[0019] Figure 2 is a perspective view of the electrode depression state of the electric shock fixed rod according to the present invention.

[0020] Figure 3 is a perspective view of the protruding electrode of the electric shock fixed rod according to the present invention.

[0021] Figure 4 is an internal perspective view of the electrode recessed state of the electric shock fixed rod according to the present invention.

[0022] Figure 5 is an internal perspective view of the protruding electrode of the electric shock fixed rod according to the present invention.

[0023] Figure 6 is a block diagram of the electric shock fixed rod shown in Figure 1.

[0024] Fig. 7 is a timing diagram of the control unit in the block diagram of the electric shock fixed pole shown in Fig. 6.

[0025] The purpose and technical configuration of the present invention and the resulting operation and effects will be more clearly understood through a detailed description based on the drawings attached to the specification of the present invention.

[0026] The terminology used herein is merely used to describe specific embodiments and is not intended to limit the present invention. For example, terms such as "consist of" or "include" used herein should not necessarily be construed to include all of the various components or various steps described in the invention, but should be construed to mean that some of the components or some steps may not be included, or that additional components or steps may be included. Furthermore, the singular expression "a" or "an" as used herein includes the plural expression unless the context clearly dictates otherwise.

[0027] Hereinafter, the present invention will be described in detail by describing preferred embodiments thereof with reference to the attached drawings. The embodiments described below are provided to facilitate the technical concept of the present invention for those skilled in the art to understand, and should not be construed as limiting the present invention. It should be understood that the embodiments of the present invention will have various applications to those skilled in the art.

[0028] When the electric shock baton used and issued to police and military personnel to suppress protests or respond to criminals comes into contact with the human body for suppression, it comes into contact with clothing or an object for defensive evasion, and in this case, the electrode for generating the arc is made to be protruding and recessed for more effective suppression of protests or response to criminals, and the electrode for generating the arc is exposed to the outside and used in direct contact with the human body for suppression. In addition, in case the arc discharge does not occur due to the external environment, the product has a separate first electrode inside the product, and the arc discharge generated from the first electrode is transferred to the second electrode to generate an electric shock effect.

[0029] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an electric shock fixed baton according to the present invention, FIG. 2 is a perspective view of an electrode-recessed state of an electric shock fixed baton according to the present invention, FIG. 3 is a perspective view of an electrode-protruded state of an electric shock fixed baton according to the present invention, FIG. 4 is an internal perspective view of an electrode-recessed state of an electric shock fixed baton according to the present invention, FIG. 5 is an internal perspective view of an electrode-protruded state of an electric shock fixed baton according to the present invention, FIG. 6 is a block diagram of the electric shock fixed baton shown in FIG. 1, and FIG. 7 is a timing diagram of a control unit in the block diagram of the electric shock fixed baton shown in FIG. 6.

[0030] As shown in FIGS. 1 to 5, the main components of the long stick having an electric shock function of the present invention include a casing (100), a handle (300), a display unit (400), a power switch (500), an operation button (250), an upper module (600), and a second electrode (700).

[0031] More specifically, the electric shock fixed baton according to the present invention is characterized in that a battery (203) and a high-voltage generator (230) for electric shock are built into the handle, and a switch for controlling operation and a display unit (400) and a light-emitting unit (220) for displaying the operation status are included, and the high voltage generated from the high-voltage generator (230) built into the end of the baton for electric shock is generated in the form of an arc discharge for electric shock, and when the electrode protrudes, an effective arc discharge is generated rather than a state in which the electrode is sunken in, and when not in use, the electrode for arc discharge is exposed to the outside and is used in direct contact with the human body for suppression, and a separate first electrode (240) is provided inside the product in case an arc discharge does not occur due to an external environment, so that an arc discharge generated from the first electrode (240) is transferred to the second electrode (700) to generate an electric shock effect.

[0032] The casing (100) has a shape like a hollow pipe with an interior that is hollow and penetrates vertically, and is connected to the handle and the upper module.

[0033] The casing (100) presented in one embodiment of the present invention is made of a carbon material that is not damaged even by a strong impact, and includes a handle connection part (101) that is involved in the connection of these and distinguishes the handles.

[0034] Meanwhile, an upper module (600) and a second electrode (700) are connected to the upper part of the casing (100), and a spring (610) is attached to the inside of the upper module (600) in a form that wraps around the electrode, so that when the upper module (600) comes into contact with the human body or collides with an object, the upper module (600) is pushed back by the characteristics of the spring (610), and as a reaction, both ends of the electrodes protrude, and the protruding both ends of the electrodes are arranged to face each other while forming a predetermined distance that forms an air gap so that normal arc discharge does not occur if both ends of the electrodes where an arc is generated come into close contact with clothing, woolen fabric, or the human body, and there is no air gap, so that a high voltage generated in the internal module is generated in the form of a lower voltage than an arc generated in the second electrode (700) in the first electrode (240), and an arc can be generated at a higher voltage in the second electrode (700) where the distance between the two ends of the electrodes is wider than that of the first electrode (240).

[0035] In order to achieve more effective suppression here, the distance between the two terminals of the second electrode (700) must be greater than the terminal separation distance of the first electrode (240).

[0036] Preferably, a power control switch (500), an operation button (250), and a display unit (400) required for use as an electric shock device are placed on the outer surface of the handle (300), and a predetermined circuit board is installed in the internal module mounted inside the handle so that a battery, a display unit, a control unit, a high voltage generator, a switch, an operation button, etc. are connected to the circuit board.

[0037] FIG. 6 is a block diagram according to one embodiment of the long pole illustrated in FIG. 1.

[0038] In Fig. 6, the charging terminal (201) transmits electricity to the charging unit (202) through the charger connected to the terminal and charges the rechargeable battery (203). When the operating state is set by operating the switch of the power control switch (500), the power supply unit (204) supplies the power charged in the rechargeable battery (203) to each unit of the block indicated by the dotted line.

[0039] The electrical operation of the long pole for electric shock is performed by periodically checking whether a stun operation signal for high voltage generation is received from the operation button (250) in the standby state with the power turned on. When a stun operation signal is received in the standby state, it switches to stun mode and displays the stun mode status through the LED light and the display unit (400).

[0040] The high voltage generator (230) periodically interrupts the time at which the high voltage arc discharge sent from the control unit (210) occurs so that a periodic arc discharge occurs rather than a continuous arc discharge.

[0041] The reason why the arc discharge is not continuous but periodic is because it can cause fatal danger if it comes into contact with the human body continuously for a certain period of time for the purpose of suppression, so the arc discharge is made to occur periodically at short time intervals to comply with laws and safety standards.

[0042] FIG. 7 is a timing diagram of a control unit according to one embodiment of the arc generation cycle of the control unit in the block diagram of the long pole illustrated in FIG. 6.

[0043] More specifically, the control unit operates for 5 seconds to generate an arc discharge, while repeating ON and OFF at 0.5 second intervals. In other words, the operation is controlled so that an arc discharge occurs during the 0.5 second ON section, and no arc discharge occurs during the 0.5 second OFF section.

[0044] Additionally, the arc generation is repeated in more detail at 10 intervals during the 0.5 second ON time, that is, the operating cycle becomes 10 Hz.

[0045] Although the present invention has been described with reference to limited embodiments and drawings, it is not limited to the above-described embodiments. Those skilled in the art will appreciate that various modifications and variations are possible based on this disclosure. Therefore, the scope of the present invention should be understood solely by the scope of the claims set forth below, and all equivalent or equivalent modifications thereof are deemed to fall within the scope of the present invention.

[0046] 100: casing 200: internal module

[0047] 201: Charging terminal 202: Charging section

[0048] 203: Rechargeable battery 204: Power supply unit

[0049] 210: Control unit 220: Light-emitting unit

[0050] 230: High voltage generator 240: First electrode

[0051] 250: Action button

[0052] 300: Handle 400: Display

[0053] 500: Power switch

[0054] 600: Upper module 610: Spring

[0055] 700: Second electrode

Claims

1. An electric shock fixed baton characterized by a structure in which the electrode protrudes when not in use to enable effective arc discharge rather than being sunken in when an arc discharge for electric shock occurs, and the electrode for arc discharge is exposed to the outside and is used in direct contact with the human body for electric shock, and a second electrode is provided inside the product separately in case the arc discharge does not occur due to the external environment, so that the arc discharge generated from the first electrode is transferred to the second electrode to generate an electric shock effect.

2. In claim 1, The above electric shock fixed pole is, A light emitting portion that glows during charging status and electric shock operation; Indicator showing the operating status; a control unit that controls the movement; and Includes a control button which sets the standby state and operating state in which high voltage arc discharge occurs by operating a switch; An electric shock fixed baton, characterized in that the above control unit controls the cycle of time at which an arc discharge occurs in a high voltage generating unit.

3. In claim 1, The above electric shock fixed pole is, Second electrodes arranged at regular intervals in the upper module; It includes a spring that allows the second electrode to protrude and sink in accordance with the external pressing state of the upper module, An electric shock fixed baton characterized in that when the upper module comes into contact with the human body or collides with an object, it is pushed back by the spring characteristics, and as a reaction, both ends of the electrodes protrude, and the protruding both ends of the electrodes are arranged facing each other while forming a predetermined distance between them so that an air gap is formed so that normal arc discharge does not occur if both ends of the electrodes where an arc is generated come into close contact with clothing, woolen fabric, or the human body, so that a high voltage generated in the internal module is generated in the form of a lower voltage than an arc generated in the second electrode, and an arc can be generated at a higher voltage in the second electrode, which has a wider gap between the two electrodes than in the first electrode.

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