SECURING CABLE FOR SECURING MOVABLE OBJECTS

Abstract

The invention relates to a securing cable comprising three, four or more braids, woven fabrics or laid scrims consisting of fibres or yarns and being disposed one on top of the other, wherein the securing cable has a chain as core. The structure of the securing cable according to the invention ensures not only improved protection against mechanical action, such as sawing, cutting with a bolt cutter or tearing, by the presence of the three, four or more braids or woven fabrics made up of fibres or yarns, but also improved cutting resistance with respect to sharp-edged objects, such as knives, for example, by the presence of the chain. The selection of the materials which are used for producing the laid scrims, braids or woven fabrics additionally allows effective protection against the action of heat, fire and cold.

Claims

1. A securing cable for securing objects, wherein the securing cable has three, four or more laid, braided or woven fabrics consisting of fibers or yarns, the braided or woven fabrics are arranged on top of one another, characterized in that the securing cable has a chain as a core.

2. The securing cable as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that the chain is surrounded by multifilaments or yarns or twines.

3. The securing cable as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that the fibers or yarns for forming the laid, braided and/or woven fabrics are selected from man-made fibers and/or natural fibers or yarns consisting thereof.

4. The securing cable as claimed in claim 3, characterized in that the man-made fibers are selected from fibers of natural polymers, fibers of synthetic polymers, fibers of inorganic substances and metal fibers.

5. The securing cable as claimed in claim 4, characterized in that the fibers of natural polymers are selected from fibers of regenerated cellulose, such as viscose, modal, lyocell and cupro; fibers of cellulose esters, such as acetate fibers and triacetate fibers; protein fibers, such as regenerated protein fibers, modified soybean protein fibers, maize protein fibers, casein fibers and artificial spun fibers; polylactide fibers, alginate fibers, chitin fibers, elastodiene fibers, and biobased polyamide fibers.

6. The securing cable as claimed in claim 4, characterized in that the fibers of synthetic polymers are selected from fibers of polyester, such as for example polyethylene terephthalate (PET), polytrimethylene terephthalate (PTT) and polybutylene terephthalate (PBT); polyamide, polyimide, polyamide-imide, aramid, polyacrylic, modacrylic, polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE), polyethylene (PE), polypropylene (PP), polychloride, elasthane, polybenzoxazole, polybenzimidazole, polyurea, melamine, polyphenylene sulfide, trivinyl, elastolefin, elastomultiester, polyvinyl alcohol, vinylal, polycarbonate; and polystyrene.

7. The securing cable as claimed in claim 4, characterized in that the fibers of inorganic substances are selected from ceramic fibers, quartz fibers, glass fibers, basalt fibers, carbon fibers, boron fibers, crystal fibers, slag fibers and nanotube fibers.

8. The securing cable as claimed in claim 3, characterized in that the laid, braided and/or woven fabrics contain mixtures or combinations of the man-made fibers and natural fibers or yarns consisting thereof.

9. The securing cable as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that the chain consists of metal or a composite material.

10. The securing cable as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that the chain is designed as a curb chain or an anchor chain.

11. The securing cable as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that the chain has a thickness of 8 mm or less for applications in the area of protection against theft and a thickness of up to 30 mm for industrial applications.

12. The securing cable as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that the securing cable can also have a casing, which is preferably formed as UV-impermeable.

13. The securing cable as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that the securing cable comprises as the outer sheath a further braided or woven fabric, which consists of fibers or yarn and can be printed on.

14. The securing cable as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that a metallic layer can be arranged between each braided-fabric or woven-fabric layer.

15. The securing cable as claimed in claim 14, characterized in that the metallic layer comprises metal wires, metal foil or a metallic coating of the textile fibers, wherein the metallic layer is in particular of a closed form.

16. The securing cable as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that the casing has abrasive substances and/or in that the casing comprises a plastics material, in particular Teflon, acrylic and/or silicone.

17. The securing cable as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that the securing cable has a water-repellent impregnation, which is preferably applied to the outer casing.

18. The securing cable as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that at least one electrical conductor is arranged in the securing cable and alarm means are provided, which trigger an alarm when the electrical conductor is severed.

19. The securing cable as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that the securing cable has an eye and/or a loop at both ends.

20. The securing cable as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that the securing cable has at one end an eye or loop and at the other end a suitable securing element, which can be locked in a closing or securing device.

21. The securing cable as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that the securing cable has at the ends parts of a closing or securing device, which interact with one another.

Description

[0097] In the figures:

[0098] FIGS. 1, 2 and 3 show the securing cable according to the invention with a variety of types of eye;

[0099] FIG. 4 shows the securing cable according to the invention with an eye and a bolt;

[0100] FIG. 5 shows the securing cable according to the invention for connection to a frame lock;

[0101] FIG. 6 shows the securing cable according to the invention with a closing device configured as a lock with a key in a variety of embodiments;

[0102] FIG. 7 shows the layered construction of one embodiment of the securing cable according to the invention with 4 outer layers;

[0103] FIG. 8 shows the layered construction of one embodiment of the securing cable according to the invention with 3 outer layers; and

[0104] FIG. 9 shows the layered construction of one embodiment of the securing cable according to the invention with 5 outer layers.

[0105] FIG. 1 shows a securing device 10, which has the securing cable 11 according to the invention. The securing cable 11 has a round eye 12 at one end and an oval eye 12 at the other end. The two eyes 12 and 12 can be of different sizes. The small eye can be drawn through the large eye, in order for example to increase the length of the securing cable. Moreover, a large eye internal diameter also offers the possibility of connecting the cable to other shackle locks. Using the eyes, the securing cable can for example be connected to a padlock.

[0106] FIG. 2 shows a securing device 10, which has the securing cable 11 according to the invention. The securing cable 11 of this embodiment has at the ends round eyes 12, 12, which have different diameters.

[0107] FIG. 3 shows a securing device 10, which has the securing cable 11 according to the invention. The securing cable 11 of this embodiment has at the ends round eyes 12, 12, which have the same diameter.

[0108] FIG. 4 shows a securing device 10, which has the securing cable 11 according to the invention. The securing cable 11 of this embodiment has an eye 12 at one end and a bolt 24 at the other end.

[0109] FIG. 5 shows one embodiment of the securing cable 11, which is connected to a frame lock 15 of a bicycle via a connecting element 14. In addition to the frame lock, which prevents the bicycle from being ridden away or pushed away, the bicycle can additionally be secured against being carried away by means of the securing cable 11. The securing cable 11 can for example be led around a street light or parts of a positionally fixedly installed bicycle stand, whereupon the end with the connecting element 14 is drawn through the eye 12 and then the securing cable 11 is locked by the connecting element 14 in the frame lock 15.

[0110] FIG. 6 shows a number of embodiments of the securing cable 11, which have a lock 25 with a key 26 at one end and a bolt 24 at the other end. The securing cable 11 is not depicted completely in FIGS. 6A-C. FIG. 6(A) shows a configuration of the lock 25 with a key 26 from two perspectives. In this configuration, the lock 25 has an L-shape. FIG. 6(C) shows a further configuration of the lock 25 with a key 26. In this configuration, the lock 25 has a T-like shape, the configuration is likewise depicted from two perspectives. FIG. 6(B) shows the other end of the securing cable 11, which has a bolt 24. To secure the object, such as for example a bicycle, the bolt 24 is locked in the lock 25, which can be closed by means of a key 26. The object to be secured can thus be secured against being carried away or pushed away. The lock 25 can also be designed in any other conceivable manner.

[0111] FIG. 7 illustrates the layered construction of one embodiment of the securing cable 11 according to the invention. The core is formed by a chain 21 of metal, which is designed as a curb chain in the example shown here. The chain 21 is surrounded by multifilaments 20, which consist of fibrous materials that are resistant to cutting. The multifilaments 20 are surrounded by a braided fabric that is resistant to cutting and consists for example of a mixture of HMPE yarn and PES yarn. A fire-resistant braided fabric 18 is arranged thereover and consists for example of glass-fiber yarn. Over the braided fabric 18 is located a further braided fabric 17, which is fire-resistant and resistant to cutting and consists for example of aramid yarn. The outer termination is formed by a decorative textile braided fabric 16, which can optionally have a water-repellent and dirt-repellent impregnation.

[0112] Eyes 22, 22 can be fastened to the ends of the securing cable 11, for example by means of a metal sleeve 13. In the embodiment shown here, the eyes 22, 22 consist of steel. The eye shown as embodiment 22 is coated with PVC for protection against corrosion and for protection against damage of the movable object to be secured.

[0113] FIG. 8 illustrates the layered construction of one embodiment of the securing cable 11 according to the invention with three outer layers. The core is formed by a chain 21 of metal, which is configured as a curb chain in the example shown here. The chain 21 is surrounded by multifilaments 20, which consist of fibrous materials that are resistant to cutting. The multifilaments 20 are surrounded by a braided fabric that is resistant to cutting and consists for example of a mixture of HMPE yarn and PES yarn. Thereover is arranged a fire-resistant braided fabric 18, which consists for example of glass-fiber yarn. The outer termination is formed by a decorative textile braided fabric 16, which can optionally have a water-repellent and dirt-repellent impregnation.

[0114] The ends of the securing cable are designed as in FIG. 7.

[0115] FIG. 9 illustrates the layered construction of one embodiment of the securing cable 11 according to the invention with 5 outer layers. The core is formed by a chain 21 of metal, which is configured as a curb chain in the example shown here. The chain 21 is surrounded by multifilaments 20, which consist of fibrous materials that are resistant to cutting. The multifilaments 20 are surrounded by a braided fabric that is resistant to cutting and consists for example of a mixture of HMPE yarn and PES yarn. Thereover is arranged a fire-resistant braided fabric 18, which consists for example of glass-fiber yarn. Over the braided fabric 18 is located a further braided fabric 17, which is fire-resistant and resistant to cutting and consists for example of aramid yarn. In the embodiment shown here, a metallic layer is arranged between the layers 17 and 18. The metallic layer is formed by an aluminum foil in this example. The metallic layer is particularly advantageous and increases the flame resistance of the securing cable and at the same time serves as an electrical conductor for an alarm means. The outer termination is formed by a decorative textile braided fabric 16, which can optionally have a water-repellent and dirt-repellent impregnation.

[0116] The ends of the securing cable are designed as in FIG. 7.

[0117] The embodiments shown in FIGS. 7 to 9 of the securing cable 11 combine all of the advantages of the invention. The selection of the materials of the layers 16 to 20 provides the securing cable 11 with improved protection against mechanical action, such as sawing, bolt cutters, breaking or diamond tools and also improved resistance to cutting with respect to sharp-edged objects, such as for example knives. The chain 21 in the interior of the securing cable 11 provides additional resistance to cutting. The selection of the materials which are used for producing the laid, braided or woven fabrics moreover enables effective protection against the action of heat, fire and cold.

LIST OF REFERENCE SIGNS

[0118] 10 Securing element [0119] 11 Securing cable [0120] 12, 12 Eyes [0121] 13 Metal sleeve [0122] 14 Connecting element [0123] 15 Frame lock [0124] 16 Decorative braided fabric [0125] 17 Fire-resistant and cut-inhibiting braided fabric [0126] 18 Fire-resistant braided fabric [0127] 19 Braided fabric resistant to cutting [0128] 20 Multifilaments [0129] 21 Chain [0130] 22, 22 Eyes [0131] 23 Metallic layer [0132] 24 Bolt [0133] 25 Lock [0134] 26 Key