Transport Container Security Unit Electrical Connector
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing security devices for storing notes of value in transport containers face issues with unauthorized manipulation due to unreliable wireless data transmissions and the need for frequent battery replacements, leading to potential security breaches when containers are stored in safes.
Innovation Solution
The solution involves establishing an electrical connection between the receiving unit and the transport container to trigger the security unit, using sensors to detect manipulation, and switching between operating modes to prevent unauthorized access, with energy supplied via the connector arrangement, eliminating the need for internal batteries and reducing maintenance intervals.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If wireless data transmission is used between the transport container and control units, then data communication is enabled, but the transmission can be disrupted or manipulated leading to incorrect security unit activation
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces an electrical connector arrangement as an intermediary medium for data transmission between the transport container and control units. This physical connector provides a secure, tamper-resistant communication channel that eliminates the vulnerabilities of wireless transmission, as it requires physical access to the container to intercept or manipulate signals.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces the wireless electromagnetic field-based communication system with a physical electrical connection system. This substitution provides more reliable and secure data transmission by using conductive contacts within the connector arrangement, which are difficult to intercept or manipulate without physical access to the container.
2Use of energy by moving object
If the security device is deactivated when the transport container is arranged in the safe, then energy is saved, but opportunities for manipulation arise if unauthorized access to the transport container is possible
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a feedback mechanism where sensors continuously monitor the operational state of the transport container (whether it is in the safe or removed). Based on this feedback, the control unit automatically activates or deactivates the security device and adjusts power supply accordingly. This ensures the security device remains active and powered when the container is outside the safe, while saving energy when stored inside.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent makes the security device's operational state dynamic rather than static. The security device automatically transitions between active and inactive states based on the container's location and operational context. This dynamic adjustment optimizes both energy consumption and security protection by maintaining high security only when necessary.
3Reliability
If sensors are used to detect manipulation of the transport container, then unauthorized access can be detected, but the complexity of the security system increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent designs the connector arrangement to serve multiple functions: it provides electrical power to the security device, enables data communication between control units, and houses sensors for manipulation detection. By integrating these functions into a single connector assembly, the patent reduces overall system complexity while maintaining comprehensive security capabilities.
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AI summary
The arrangement has a receiving unit (22) receiving a transport container (12a) with a plug-in connector element (28) of a plug-in connector arrangement. The unit has another plug-in connector element (26), where the latter element is complementary to the former element. An electrical connection for transmitting information (54) is produced after the reception of the container in the receiving unit by the connector arrangement. A safety unit (38) is controlled based on the transmitted information. A sensor arrangement of the storing arrangement exhibits a sensor e.g. gas and position sensors. An independent claim is also included for a method for securing a transport container for storing a value note.