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WO1999035014A1 - Systeme telecommandable de mise hors service d'un vehicule - Google Patents

Systeme telecommandable de mise hors service d'un vehicule Download PDF

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WO1999035014A1
WO1999035014A1 PCT/US1998/006413 US9806413W WO9935014A1 WO 1999035014 A1 WO1999035014 A1 WO 1999035014A1 US 9806413 W US9806413 W US 9806413W WO 9935014 A1 WO9935014 A1 WO 9935014A1
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Charles H. Gabbard
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60R—VEHICLES, VEHICLE FITTINGS, OR VEHICLE PARTS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • B60R25/00—Fittings or systems for preventing or indicating unauthorised use or theft of vehicles
    • B60R25/01—Fittings or systems for preventing or indicating unauthorised use or theft of vehicles operating on vehicle systems or fittings, e.g. on doors, seats or windscreens
    • B60R25/04—Fittings or systems for preventing or indicating unauthorised use or theft of vehicles operating on vehicle systems or fittings, e.g. on doors, seats or windscreens operating on the propulsion system, e.g. engine or drive motor

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  • This invention relates in general to vehicle security, and in particular to a remotely operable vehicle disabling system where a remote command transmitter transmits a command to a command receiver situated with the vehicle and capable of terminating vehicle operation.
  • a primary object of the present invention is to provide a remotely operable vehicle disabling system for terminating operation of a vehicle upon transmission of a command.
  • Another object of the present invention is to provide such a disabling system whereby the vehicle has a command receiver in communication with equipment capable of shutting down engine operation.
  • Yet another object of the present invention is to provide such a disabling system wherein fuel flow or electrical power to the vehicle engine is terminated to thereby effectuate a shut down.
  • the present invention is a remotely operable vehicle disabling system for terminating operation of a vehicle.
  • the system comprises, first of all, a remotely operable command transmitter for transmitting a command which may preferably be an infrared beam.
  • the system comprises a command receiver capable of responding to the command and physically situated at a site of the vehicle such that a command from the transmitter can reach the receiver. Both the transmitter and receiver are coded to react only with each other, thereby eliminating random transmissions from reaching the receiver.
  • the receiver is in communication with at least one operational component of the vehicle and capable of shutting down the component upon receipt of a command from the transmitter to thereby terminate vehicle operation.
  • Preferred operational components with which the receiver can be in communication include a fuel flow termination device and an electrical power termination device.
  • the operational component is additionally in communication with a tamper-evident indicator disposed at an external site of the vehicle. Attempted or actual disengagement of the component activates the indicator to thereby provide visual notification of such attempted or actual disengagement.
  • a tamper-evident indicator disposed at an external site of the vehicle. Attempted or actual disengagement of the component activates the indicator to thereby provide visual notification of such attempted or actual disengagement.
  • Such an indicator should be an out of the ordinary event such as a white light illuminated on the rear of a vehicle to thereby draw attention.
  • the operational components can also be in communication with a keyed ignition switch of the vehicle. In that instance, conventional computer circuitry including a computer chip on the key would shut down the operational components when the key is absent to thereby provide anti-theft functionality.
  • the disabling system of the present invention provides a safe and efficient manner for law enforcement personnel to apprehend criminals attempting to escape in vehicles.
  • the system can be incorporated in new vehicles during their production, or it can be retrofitted to vehicles now in operation. Use of the system can ensure reduced risk and danger to innocent third parties as well as to law enforcement personnel by essentially eliminating the need for any vehicle chases.
  • FIG 1 is a schematic illustration of a remotely operable vehicle disabling system for terminating operation of a vehicle
  • Figure 2 is an illustration of a law enforcement vehicle in pursuit of another vehicle equipped with a vehicle disabling system.
  • a vehicle disabling system 10 is shown.
  • the system 10 comprises, first, a remotely operable command transmitter 12 which transmits an infrared laser beam 14 preferably in a relatively narrow width of about three feet over a distance of about 1,800 feet.
  • Such beam trans ittal can be achieved by conventionally available laser gun transmitters such as that manufactured by Laser Technology, Inc., Englewood, Colorado, Model LTI 20-20.
  • FIG. 1 Mounted within a vehicle is at least one, and preferably a plurality of, infrared receivers 16 for receiving the beam 14.
  • the receivers 16 must be situated such that beam entry can be readily achieved.
  • One preferable location for many vehicles is within the housing of a typical back-up light or other site disposed along a portion of the rear of a vehicle.
  • Figure 2 is included to illustrate possible placement wherein the receiver 16 is mounted at the rear of a vehicle 40 while the transmitter 12 is mounted at the front of a police vehicle 42. Alignment of the transmitter 12 and receiver 16 during a pursuit, for example, can result in a police officer being able to disable the vehicle 40 by simply transmitting a beam to reach the receiver 16 of the pursued automobile.
  • receivers 16 can be provided on the roof or other top surface of the vehicle for use with helicopter pursuits, within the passenger compartment behind a window, or any other desired mounting location. Because the exteriorly visible portion of receivers 16 can be very small, location choices on vehicles are abundant. All transmitters and receivers should be coded identically nationwide to thereby provide receiver access for all law enforcement transmitters irrespective of location of the vehicle being pursued.
  • the receiver 16 is in communication via a wiring harness 18 with both a closable solenoid fuel flow valve 20 and an electrical power disconnection switch 22, both as known in the art.
  • the valve 20 is situated in a fuel line 24 leading from a fuel tank 26 to the vehicle engine 28, and preferably has a reset button located someplace within the vehicle such as in the trunk compartment.
  • the power disconnection switch 22 is disposed between the power source 30, generally an alternator and battery, and a conventional distributor 32 found in most engines. While the preferred embodiment includes a connection from the receiver 16 to both a fuel flow valve 20 and a power disconnection switch 22, it is not necessary to have or include both of these operational components. Instead, only one or the other of the valve 20 and switch 22 can be in communication with the receiver 16. Further, in a retrofit situation where a vehicle owner wishes to add the disabling system, addition of a fuel flow valve 20 is relatively easily performed.
  • a tamper-evident indicator 34 is provided in communication with the valve 20 and switch 22 via the harness 18.
  • a preferred indicator is a white light such as a back-up light that remains illuminated to thereby draw attention to an unusual event. If attempted or actual disengagement of the valve 20 or switch 22 occurs, the indicator is permanently activated to thereby alert passers-by as well as law enforcement personnel of the presence of tampering and a probable security breach.
  • valve 20 and switch 22 In addition to being in communication with the receiver 16, the valve 20 and switch 22 preferably are in communication with the keyed ignition switch 36 of the vehicle.
  • a key (not shown) having a computer chip therewith is provided to complete a circuit as known in the art such that absence of a key results in a shut down of both the valve 20 and switch 22.
  • the disabling system 10 additionally functions as an anti-theft system. While the preferred embodiment here described functions to disable a fuel flow valve and/or an electrical power disconnection switch, it is to be understood that disablement of any other critical component that determines engine operability can occur. Thus, for example, fuel pump disablement can occur and accomplish engine shut-down and vehicle inoperability .
  • the present invention provides a vehicle apprehension method that is effective without requiring substantial risk because of high speed or otherwise dangerous vehicular pursuits.
  • Benefits inherent in the invention include safety for persons in the proximity of an apprehension site, property preservation since destructive activity caused by speeding vehicles is precluded, and return of vehicles to rightful owners without high repair expenses which are reflected in insurance costs. While an illustrative and presently preferred embodiment of the invention has been described in detail herein, it is to be understood that the inventive concepts may be otherwise variously embodied and employed and that the appended claims are intended to be construed to include such variations except insofar as limited by the prior art.

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L'invention concerne un système télécommandable de mise hors service d'un véhicule permettant d'interrompre le fonctionnement d'un véhicule. Ce système comprend, en premier lieu, un émetteur de télécommande (12) permettant de transmettre une commande telle qu'un rayon infrarouge (14). En second lieu, le système comprend un récepteur de télécommande (16) capable de réagir à la commande et situé physiquement à un endroit du véhicule où il puisse recevoir une commande de l'émetteur. Ce récepteur (16) communique avec au moins un élément de fonctionnement du véhicule qu'il est capable de mettre hors service pour interrompre le fonctionnement du véhicule dès qu'il reçoit une commande de l'émetteur (12). Les éléments de fonctionnement préférés pour être mis en communication avec le récepteur (16) incluent un dispositif d'interruption de l'alimentation en carburant (26) et un dispositif d'interruption de l'alimentation électrique (22). De préférence, le récepteur (16) est également en communication avec un dispositif anti-sabotage (34) tel qu'un indicateur lumineux disposé à l'extérieur du véhicule de manière à alerter des observateurs en cas de tentative de sabotage d'un élément de fonctionnement.
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EP1508149A4 (fr) * 2002-05-21 2005-08-10 Payment Protection Sys Inc Detecteur de tentative de fraude et unite d'invalidation de systeme
NL1036996C (nl) * 2009-05-27 2010-03-09 Johannes Cornelis Verkerk Een met een code verzegelde sensor in de brandstofpomp of electrisch systeem van motorvoertuigen en/of -rijtuigen welke door een laser vanuit een politievoertuig geactiveerd kan worden waardoor de motor uitgeschakeld wordt en het motorvoertuig automatisch stopt.

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US5293527A (en) * 1991-08-05 1994-03-08 Science Applications International Corporation Remote vehicle disabling system

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US5293527A (en) * 1991-08-05 1994-03-08 Science Applications International Corporation Remote vehicle disabling system

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* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
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EP1508149A4 (fr) * 2002-05-21 2005-08-10 Payment Protection Sys Inc Detecteur de tentative de fraude et unite d'invalidation de systeme
NL1036996C (nl) * 2009-05-27 2010-03-09 Johannes Cornelis Verkerk Een met een code verzegelde sensor in de brandstofpomp of electrisch systeem van motorvoertuigen en/of -rijtuigen welke door een laser vanuit een politievoertuig geactiveerd kan worden waardoor de motor uitgeschakeld wordt en het motorvoertuig automatisch stopt.

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