Universal single-channel system for destroying and marking valuables in the case of unauthorized access

Abstract

There is proposed a system for opening packaging, destroying and marking valuable items to render them unfit, for future use in case of unauthorized access. The system includes a receptacle storing a marking agent, connected to a control device and to at least one spraying channel connected to the inner cavity of a container storing valuable items. Disposed in the channel is a charge of a pyrotechnic or explosive substance, connected to an electric detonator coupled to the control device for activation of the system. The system provides for opening the packaging, deforming a stored object and injecting the marking agent using the channel that allows minimizing the area occupied by the system in the container storing the items and reduction of the number of structural elements, while eliminating bulky structural elements. Such design allows for using any marking agent, renders the system universal for use in various storage containers.

Claims

1. A system for destruction and marking of valuables in case of unauthorized access comprising a storage vessel containing a marking agent connected with a control device and at least one spray channel with at least one outlet port connected with an internal cavity of a vessel for storing valuables, wherein the at least one spray channel accommodates a charge of propellant or explosive connected with a first fuse associated with the control device that activates the system.

2. The system according to claim 1 wherein the marking agent is located in the storage vessel under excessive pressure.

3. The system according to claim 1 wherein the storage vessel of the marking agent accommodates a gas-generating charge and a second fuse connected with the control device that activates the system.

4. The system according to claim 1 wherein the marking agent represents a flowing substance.

5. The system according to claim 4 wherein the marking agent represents a liquid or dry powder substance.

6. The system according to claim 1 wherein the spray channel is made as a tube comprising one or more outlet ports.

7. The system according to claim 6 wherein the outlet ports are oriented to the wall of the storage vessel for valuables where respective ports are made at the same level whereby the spray tube channel is connected with the internal cavity of the vessel whereas the channel accommodates a charge of the pyrotechnical agent connected with the first fuse.

8. The system according to claim 6 wherein the spray channel is connected with the internal cavity of the storage vessel for valuables by a single outlet port at which level a respective port is made in the vessel wall whereas the channel accommodates a charge of the explosive agent connected with the first fuse.

9. The system according to claim 1, wherein the at least one outlet port is closed by a collapsible baffle.

10. The system according to claim 8 wherein the spray channel is filled with the marking agent or individual elements containing the marking agent.

11. The system according to claim 1 wherein there is a membrane between the marking agent storage vessel and the spray channel, which is destroyed in case of pressure rise in the vessel or by propellant or explosive actuation products.

Description

DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS & PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS OF THE INVENTION

[0022] FIG. 1 schematically shows the system for destruction and marking of securities with package opening where the spray channel is made as a tube. A storage vessel (3) of the marking agent (4) with a gas-generating pyrotechnic charge (5), fuse (6) and control device (7) are installed in the transportation container (1) beyond the storage vessel (2) for securities. A spray channel (8) shaped as a tube and separated from the vessel (3) of the marking agent by a collapsible membrane (13) on the external side of the vessel (2) in parallel to its wall. A pyrotechnic charge (11) connected with the fuse (6) is located in the tube. The tube (8) has outlet ports (nozzles) (9) oriented towards the vessel (2) wall. Similar ports (1) are made at the level of ports (9) in the wall (2). The ports (9) in the tube (8) are closed with a thin collapsible baffle (12) such as a polymeric film.

[0023] FIG. 2 schematically shows the system where the spray channel is connected in the internal cavity of the storage vessel by a single outlet port. A storage vessel (3) of the marking agent (4) with a gas-generating pyrotechnic charge (5), fuse (6) and control device (7) are installed in the transportation container (1) beyond the storage vessel (2) for securities. A spray channel (8) separated from the vessel (3) of the marking agent by a collapsible membrane (13) on the external side of the vessel (2) in perpendicular to its wall. A propellant charge connected with the fuse (6) is located in the channel (8). A port (1) corresponding to the port (9) is made at the level of the outlet port (9) in the vessel (2) wall. The channel is connected to the storage zone of valuables via the outlet port (9) oriented to the vessel (2) wall and the port (10). The port of the channel (9) is closed by the collapsible baffle (12).

OPERATION OF THE INVENTION

[0024] The system is an auxiliary protection device used under the control of the systems controlling access to the container. In case of an unauthorized opening of the container (1) for transportation of securities, documents or bank notes, the access control system transmits a signal to the control device (7) that activates fuses (6) that initiate the pyrotechnic (explosive) charge located in the spray channel and the gas-generating charge located in the vessel (3). Gaseous products formed as a result of the pyrotechnic charge burning (or explosion of the explosive charge) destroy the baffle (12) under high pressure and at high temperature, penetrate via the ports (9) and (10) to the storage zone and open (burn through or mechanically destroy) the existing package and deform the stored items preventing their further use.

[0025] The signal received at the second fuse (6), simultaneously or with a short delay, initiates the gas-generating charge in the marking agent vessel. The marking agent bursts the membrane (13) under the action of formed gaseous products and is supplied to the spray channel (8). The marking agent is sprayed from the channel via the opened ports (9) and (10) to the vessel into the storage zone where the stored items are marked. The marking agent is released from the vessel under pressure due to its destruction by the charge activation products in the spray channel.

[0026] In the case of several ports, their diameter and spacing are such that the areas of spraying the marking agent of neighboring ports intersect, which allows covering the areas of items to be marked as much as possible, and if there is a package, it allows covering the entire area of the deformed package, which prevents keeping non-damaged items. If there are burning out fragments after triggering of the pyrotechnic (explosive) charge, the marking agent has a fire-extinguishing effect.

[0027] In this manner, the system provides for thermal and mechanical opening of the packing material, deformation and marking of valuables. Apart from paper media, this device can also destroy and mark any types of storage media such as cassettes, discs (CD, DVD), electronic boards.

[0028] The invention is not limited by illustrated and described embodiments of the device. Possible changes within the disclosed essence of the invention are permitted.