Cable wrap security device
AssigneeCheckpoint Systems, Inc.
InventorsBrian V. Conti, Christopher J. Fawcett, David P. Christianson, Mitchell S. Goldstein
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Abstract
A security device includes a locking member, a ratchet mechanism, and a plurality of cables. The cables are wrapped around an object. An attachment clip is releasably snap-fitted into the body of the security device. The ratchet mechanism includes a spool and a locking pawl or lever. A key is used to unlock the clip from the housing. An alarm system is contained in the housing and actuates an audible alarm upon certain unauthorized actions occurring. Insertion of the clip into the housing automatically actuates the ratchet mechanism preventing movement of the cable in the unwind direction and activates the alarm system.
Claims18
A security device for placement about an object, comprising:
- a cable;
- a housing:
- a spool carried by the housing for receiving the cable;
- a ratchet assembly engagable with the spool and configured to maintain the cable tightened about the object;
- a clip connected to the cable and engagable with the housing in a first position and a second position;
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- a lock device to lock the clip to the housing when the clip is clipped to the housing and adapted to allow the spool to freewheel in the first position and adapted to prevent the spool from freewheeling when the clip is in the second position.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.