EP2491212B1 - Antitheft device for retail articles - Google Patents

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EP2491212B1
EP2491212B1 EP10785125.5A EP10785125A EP2491212B1 EP 2491212 B1 EP2491212 B1 EP 2491212B1 EP 10785125 A EP10785125 A EP 10785125A EP 2491212 B1 EP2491212 B1 EP 2491212B1
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    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E05—LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
    • E05B—LOCKS; ACCESSORIES THEREFOR; HANDCUFFS
    • E05B73/00—Devices for locking portable objects against unauthorised removal; Miscellaneous locking devices
    • E05B73/0017—Anti-theft devices, e.g. tags or monitors, fixed to articles, e.g. clothes, and to be removed at the check-out of shops
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E05—LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
    • E05B—LOCKS; ACCESSORIES THEREFOR; HANDCUFFS
    • E05B67/00—Padlocks; Details thereof
    • E05B67/06—Shackles; Arrangement of the shackle
    • E05B67/08—Padlocks with shackles hinged on the case
    • E05B67/10—Padlocks with shackles hinged on the case with devices for securing the free end of the shackle
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G08—SIGNALLING
    • G08B—SIGNALLING OR CALLING SYSTEMS; ORDER TELEGRAPHS; ALARM SYSTEMS
    • G08B13/00—Burglar, theft or intruder alarms
    • G08B13/22—Electrical actuation
    • G08B13/24—Electrical actuation by interference with electromagnetic field distribution
    • G08B13/2402—Electronic Article Surveillance [EAS], i.e. systems using tags for detecting removal of a tagged item from a secure area, e.g. tags for detecting shoplifting
    • G08B13/2428—Tag details
    • G08B13/2434—Tag housing and attachment details
    • Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
    • Y10—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC
    • Y10T—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER US CLASSIFICATION
    • Y10T70/00—Locks
    • Y10T70/40—Portable
    • Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
    • Y10—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC
    • Y10T—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER US CLASSIFICATION
    • Y10T70/00—Locks
    • Y10T70/40—Portable
    • Y10T70/413—Padlocks
    • Y10T70/487—Parts, accessories, attachments and adjuncts
    • Y10T70/489—Housings

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  • the present invention relates to an anti-theft system, particularly shoplifting, for the purpose of protecting over-the-counter (OTC) items in a commercial retail establishment, including clothing items, shoes, leather goods.
  • OTC over-the-counter
  • the anti-theft devices known for these OTC articles are most often of the macaroon type comprising two parts, a part attaching after the article to be protected and being in the form of a nail stuck in the article and through it, and another part hosting the tip of the nail, and housing the anti-theft electronic system and a locking system capable of holding imprisoned the tip of the nail.
  • the patent application FR 2,395,553 describes for example such a device.
  • the article to be protected is thus traversed by the nail and pinched against the opposite part of the device holding said nail.
  • This same part includes the electronic antitheft system such as a resonant electrical circuit capable of responding to the presence of a magnetic field, radio frequency or electromagnetic interrogation of an external detection system.
  • the antitheft device's electrical circuit cooperates with the detection system put in place, causing the triggering of an alarm signal at the resonance frequency of the electrical circuit of the device.
  • the antitheft device is removed by means of a known magnet and support tool on which the part of the device provided with the device is applied.
  • the nail locking system comprises a retaining piece of magnetic material capable of being movable and associated with a spring.
  • the anti-theft device for an over-the-counter item comprises, on the one hand, a housing whose body houses an antitheft detection system and locking means, and on the other hand and a fastening element that can be locked. in the body of the housing, in particular in the association position of the device with the article.
  • the fastener element is filamentary and is movably associated with the housing, said element comprising a proximal end integral with the body of the housing and a distal end adapted to adopt either an attachment position while being locked in the body of the housing (called “closed position of the device"), a dissociation position being free and separate from the housing (called "open position of the device”).
  • the anti-theft device for an over-the-counter item is characterized by claim 1.
  • the fastener is made of a material that requires a tool to be cut, that is, the fastener is a material that can not be cut easily, that is, a material that requires to be cut, a tool of the type pliers, saw, and not a more usual cutting tool such as scissors.
  • the device is more particularly designed for certain types of articles or article accessories which have in particular a ring portion (such as a non-removable lanyard) or a hole allowing the passage of the fastening element via its removable end. .
  • a ring portion such as a non-removable lanyard
  • a hole allowing the passage of the fastening element via its removable end.
  • the fastening element is made of a rigid material, such as metal.
  • Rigid material means a material that engenders tampering of the fastener element in the closed position on an item to be protected and in place in a store.
  • the filiform fastening element has straight and / or curved shapes. It is sufficient that in closed position of the device, the fastener reproduces the geometry of a closed line at both ends, this line being closed on the article to be protected.
  • the device according to the invention is thus advantageously used in the manner of a padlock, the case body being substantially parallelepipedal, and the fastening element having, for example, an inverted U shape, the U core constituting a handle and the branches of the U respectively forming two spaced rods, one of which is fixed to the body of the housing permanently while allowing at least one degree of freedom of the element, and the other rod is fixed to the body of the housing. detachable way.
  • the handle of the fastening element allows the device to be suspended and retained after an irremovable strap or to the bore of an article allowing through it, the passage of the fastening element.
  • the device allows a simple and fast association by passing the hoop around the home part of the article.
  • the profile of the fastening element and the size of the device will be more particularly adapted to the articles to be protected.
  • the removability of the detachable rod once associated with the housing is made possible only by a specific tool and appropriate to ensure the release of the rod out of the housing.
  • the constituent material (s) of the fastening element as well as the internal locking system of the casing consequently make the separation of the fastening element in position associated with the casing inviolable.
  • the proximal end of the attachment element associated with the housing is clamped in a spring housed between two stops inside the housing, and is pivotable and translational for engagement and disengagement of the distal end into and out of the housing, respectively.
  • the body of the housing comprises a cavity intended to receive the removable distal end of the attachment element, and in which a locking member is able to be movable, preferably transversely to this end, so as to come cooperate with it for its blockage in position.
  • the removable distal end of the attachment member and the locking system include in particular mutual restraint means.
  • the removable distal end of the attachment element is pointed so as to facilitate its introduction into the housing.
  • the locking means locking in the inserted position the removable distal end of the fastening element are arranged in a portion of the body projecting from the rest of the body. This configuration facilitates cooperation by application against this projecting portion of a suitable tool ensuring unlocking without contact with the removable end of the fastener element.
  • the antitheft detection system is an electronic flight detection system of the radiofrequency or magneto-acoustic type.
  • FIGS 1 and 2 illustrate an antitheft device 1 according to the invention intended to be attached around an irremovable strap, or passed through an orifice, an article over the counter, for example articles of clothing, leather goods or sports, for protect from shoplifting.
  • the device looks like a padlock. It adopts an open position, as visible on the figure 1 , or a closed position, visible on the figure 2 , so as to be for example passed through a eyelet 7 lace shoe in the manner shown on the figure 6 .
  • the device comprises a housing 2 and a fastening element 3 (called “fastener” in the following description) intended to cooperate with the housing to be kept locked in the fastening position.
  • the fastening element 3 of An elongate and curved shape, like a loop, is intended to surround an article thong, or to be passed through the orifice of an article.
  • the housing 2 has a body 20 of shape, for example substantially parallelepipedal, which houses a detection system against theft shown schematically by the block 4, and locking means 5 blocking in the retaining position the fastening element 3 when it is introduced into the body of the casing 2.
  • the detection system 4 is a resonant electronic system of known type intended to cooperate with a detection and alarm transceiver (not shown) outside the housing 2.
  • the locking means 5 will be detailed below.
  • the body 20 of the housing is preferably made of a rigid plastic material, such as polyvinyl chloride (PVC).
  • PVC polyvinyl chloride
  • the body 20 is preferably constituted as visible on the figure 2 , two half-shells 21 and 22 which are assembled irremovably to one another, after being arranged inside ( figure 3 or 4 ) the anti-theft electronic system 4, the locking means 5, and having fixed one of the ends 31a of the fastening element 3.
  • the two half-shells are for example assembled by ultrasonic welding.
  • the body may alternatively be formed of a single piece molded around the elements housed inside the housing.
  • the fastening element 3 is in the form of an arch or an inverted U, and comprises a handle 30 (in a substantially half-circle or half-ellipse shape) and two rods or branches 31 and 32 extending the handle on each side , in a parallel way.
  • One of the rods 31 at its end 31a, opposite the handle 30, is integral with the body of the housing.
  • the fastener 3 is of rigid material, it must be fixed to the body 2 so as to allow at least one degree of freedom. In this case, according to the example shown, the fastener 3 is articulated (at its proximal end 31a) on the housing 2 according to the plane of said housing.
  • the other rod 32 has its distal end 32a, opposite the handle, which is removable. It is either detached from the body of the case ( figure 1 ), the antitheft device being open and ready to be attached to an article, is fixed to the body by being held there blocked ( figures 2 and 6 ), the antitheft device being closed and locked and thus attached to an article (shoe for example).
  • the rod 32 at the free end is preferably longer than the other rod, its end 32a and a portion 33 to be inserted sufficiently inwardly of the housing to cooperate with the locking means 5.
  • the fastener is made of a material that can not be cut by conventional scissors-type cutting means. It must not be possible to cut or break it either manually or with scissors, to prevent it from detaching it from the article to which it is attached in the store.
  • the material is preferably of metal, either in the form of a braided cable or rigid filiform. It consists for example of a metallic material, in particular steel treated to not rust.
  • the material is based on a rigid plastic material reinforced with fibers.
  • At least the material of the portion 33 intended to be inserted into the housing is based at least on a magnetized material, such as iron, so as to cooperate with the locking means which are magnetized as will be seen later.
  • the fastening element 3 can take various forms of which various geometrical examples are illustrated on the Figures 5a to 5c .
  • the constituent line of the fastening element located between the two ends 31a and 32a has straight and / or curved segments.
  • the ends 31a and 32a are separated by a distance such that in the closed position of the device ( Figures 2 and 3 ), the end 32a cooperates with the locking means 5
  • the proximal end 31a is fixed to the body of the housing. It is made integral so that it can not break or unseal if one pulls on the rod 31 of the device. It is for example fixed firmly in the form of a ferrule or hook crimped around a pin 23 integral with the body of the housing. In addition, the maintenance of this end 31a is reinforced by its encapsulation between the two half-shells of the body 20 of the housing.
  • This end is rigid or could be flexible to ensure its mobility relative to the housing for insertion of the other end 32a into the housing.
  • the flexibility requires that the material is resistant to breakage, so that in store, the fastener is tamperproof.
  • the fixing of the end 31a is such that the fastener 30 can be set in motion so as to allow the attachment (removable) or the separation of the opposite end 31a relative to the body 2.
  • the other distal end 32a is free and can be inserted into a cavity or appropriate housing 24 arranged in the body of the housing ( Figures 3 and 4 ).
  • This housing is of oblong shape so that in addition to the end 32a, an elongated end portion 33 of the rod is also welcomed.
  • the housing body edge has an inlet port to the housing 24 for insertion of the end 32a.
  • the orifice 25 has a shape substantially funnel, while the end 32a is pointed so as to promote the insertion of the end of the rod by mutual guidance.
  • These locking means 5 comprise a first support system 50 and movable via a spring and a second system 51 movable via a spring and magnetized to ensure locking.
  • the first support system 50 comprises an axis 52 mounted with a flat head 53, and a spring 54 disposed around the axis.
  • the shaft is slidably mounted in the receiving housing 24 by means of the spring between an upper stop and a lower stop.
  • the locking system 51 is transverse to the first system ( Figures 3 and 4 ). It comprises a magnetic locking member 55 of cylindrical shape and a spring 56 bearing between the edge of the housing and one end of the locking member. The end of the magnet opposite the spring is intended to open into the upper part of the housing 24.
  • the magnetic locking member 55 When the portion 33 of the rod 32 is inserted into the housing 24, its material being metallic, the magnetic locking member 55 is drawn against it.
  • the locking member has a tapered end 57 which cooperates with a notch 34 arranged in the portion 33 of the fastener, then preventing the removal of the rod.
  • Other means of restraint and mutual cooperation than illustrated elements 57 and 34 can be envisaged.
  • the locking means locking in the inserted position the removable distal end of the fastening element are arranged in a portion 26 of the body projecting from the rest of the body.
  • This arrangement makes it easier to dispose against the housing, an unlocking tool commonly used for the usual anti-theft tags, such as the tool 6 visible on the screen.
  • figure 7 which has a recess or recess for receiving by applying the projecting portion of the housing.
  • the anti-theft device is in the open position to attach to an article.
  • the free rod 32 is inserted into the orifice 25 of the casing, and it is pushed towards the inside of the casing until the locking system 5 is engaged, the rod 32 being in the locked position by the cooperation of the tip 57 of the casing. magnet in the notch 34 of the fastener. The device is then closed and locked.
  • the device of the invention is extremely manageable and manipulable by being easy to use, and avoids piercing the article to be protected.
  • the figure 8 illustrates an additional example.
  • the rod 31 has its proximal end 31 has clamped in a spring 8, itself arranged between two stops in a housing of the housing. In the open position of the device, the rod 31 is free to pivot to easily arrange the other end 32 around the product to be protected.
  • the user rotates the rod 31 so as to arrange the end 32a of the other rod 32 facing the cavity 24 of the housing.
  • the assembly of the fastening element 3 is translated so that the end 32a is introduced into the cavity 24 in which the locking means 5 are triggered.

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La présente invention se rapporte à un système de lutte contre le vol, en particulier le vol à l'étalage, en vue de protéger des articles en vente libre service dans un établissement commercial de vente au détail, notamment des articles vestimentaires du type vêtements, chaussures, de maroquinerie.The present invention relates to an anti-theft system, particularly shoplifting, for the purpose of protecting over-the-counter (OTC) items in a commercial retail establishment, including clothing items, shoes, leather goods.

Les dispositifs antivol connus pour ces articles en vente libre service sont le plus souvent du type macaron comprenant deux parties, une partie s'attachant après l'article à protéger et se présentant sous forme de clou piqué dans l'article et le traversant, et une autre partie accueillant la pointe du clou, et logeant le système électronique antivol et un système de verrouillage apte à retenir emprisonnée la pointe du clou.The anti-theft devices known for these OTC articles are most often of the macaroon type comprising two parts, a part attaching after the article to be protected and being in the form of a nail stuck in the article and through it, and another part hosting the tip of the nail, and housing the anti-theft electronic system and a locking system capable of holding imprisoned the tip of the nail.

La demande de brevet FR 2 395 553 décrit par exemple un tel dispositif. L'article à protéger est ainsi traversé par le clou et pincé contre la partie opposée du dispositif retenant ledit clou. Cette même partie comporte le système électronique antivol tel qu'un circuit électrique résonnant susceptible de répondre à la présence d'un champ magnétique, radio fréquence ou électromagnétique d'interrogation d'un système de détection extérieur. Lorsque l'article pourvu du dispositif antivol traverse une zone de contrôle ou d'interrogation, le circuit électrique du dispositif antivol coopère avec le système de détection mis en place, engendrant le déclenchement d'un signal d'alarme à la fréquence de résonance du circuit électrique du dispositif.The patent application FR 2,395,553 describes for example such a device. The article to be protected is thus traversed by the nail and pinched against the opposite part of the device holding said nail. This same part includes the electronic antitheft system such as a resonant electrical circuit capable of responding to the presence of a magnetic field, radio frequency or electromagnetic interrogation of an external detection system. When the article provided with the antitheft device passes through a control or interrogation zone, the antitheft device's electrical circuit cooperates with the detection system put in place, causing the triggering of an alarm signal at the resonance frequency of the electrical circuit of the device.

Le retrait du dispositif antivol est effectué au moyen d'un outil connu de support et aimanté, sur lequel on applique la partie du dispositif pourvue du système de verrouillage du clou. Le système de verrouillage du dispositif comprend une pièce de retenue en matériau magnétique apte à être mobile et associée à un ressort. En positionnant le macaron portant le système de verrouillage contre l'aimant, la création d'un champ magnétique autour de la pièce de retenue magnétique et sensible à ce champ, engendre l'attirance de ladite pièce de retenue ; le déplacement de la pièce libère la tige du clou qui est alors repoussée élastiquement par le ressort. Le clou ainsi dissocié de la pièce opposée du macaron, peut alors être retiré de l'article.
Cependant, ce type de dispositif présente l'inconvénient de devoir piquer l'article, risquant fortement de l'abîmer, en particulier pour les articles de maroquinerie. Le dispositif décrit dans la demande de brevet WO2006/055774 présente le même inconvénient.
En outre, l'endroit d'association du macaron antivol est parfois imposé en raison du type d'article et de l'obligation de transpercer cet article. Or le point d'attache n'est pas toujours commode pour certains articles, tels que des chaussures, car gênant notamment leur essayage.
On connaît d'autres antivols qui ne percent pas les articles. Ce sont des antivols pour bouteilles tels que ceux décrits dans les demandes de brevet WO2008/075310 et EP1074682 . Il est par ailleurs connu de la demande de brevet US5421177 un antivol qui d'un côté présente un clou pour s'accrocher à un vêtement et de l'autre côté un moyen pour attacher un câble qui lui-même permet d'être attaché à l'article à protéger. Toutefois, ces antivols ne conviennent pas ou sont fastidieux à mettre en oeuvre dans les utilisations visées par l'invention.
Enfin, dans le domaine des antivols qui ne sont pas électroniques, on peut citer à titre d'exemple le document US6993943 .
L'invention remédie aux inconvénients précités en proposant un dispositif antivol écartant l'obligation de piqûre dans l'article à protéger, tout en étant simple d'utilisation pour l'associer et le dissocier de l'article.The antitheft device is removed by means of a known magnet and support tool on which the part of the device provided with the device is applied. the nail locking system. The locking system of the device comprises a retaining piece of magnetic material capable of being movable and associated with a spring. By positioning the badge carrying the locking system against the magnet, the creation of a magnetic field around the magnetic retaining piece and sensitive to this field, causes the attraction of said retaining piece; the movement of the part releases the nail rod which is then elastically pushed by the spring. The nail thus dissociated from the opposite piece of the macaroon, can then be removed from the article.
However, this type of device has the disadvantage of having to stitch the article, with the risk of damaging it, especially for leather goods. The device described in the patent application WO2006 / 055774 has the same disadvantage.
In addition, the place of association of the anti-theft badge is sometimes imposed because of the type of article and the obligation to pierce this article. But the point of attachment is not always convenient for some items, such as shoes, as particularly embarrassing their fitting.
Other locks are known which do not pierce the articles. These are bottle locks such as those described in the patent applications WO2008 / 075310 and EP1074682 . It is also known from the patent application US5421177 a lock which on one side has a nail for clinging to a garment and on the other side a means for attaching a cable which itself can be attached to the article to be protected. However, these locks are not suitable or are tedious to implement in the uses covered by the invention.
Finally, in the field of non-electronic locks, the document can be cited as an example. US6993943 .
The invention overcomes the aforementioned drawbacks by proposing an antitheft device excluding the obligation to sting in the article to protect, while being easy to use to associate and dissociate the article.

Selon l'invention, le dispositif antivol pour article en vente libre comporte d'une part un boîtier dont le corps loge un système de détection antivol et des moyens de verrouillage, et d'autre part et un élément d'attache apte à être verrouillé dans le corps du boîtier, notamment en position d'association du dispositif avec l'article. L'élément d'attache est filiforme et est associé au boîtier de façon mobile, ledit élément comprenant une extrémité proximale solidaire du corps du boîtier et une extrémité distale apte à adopter soit une position d'attache en étant retenue verrouillée dans le corps du boîtier (dite « position fermée du dispositif »), soit une position de dissociation en étant libre et séparée du boîtier (dite « position ouverte du dispositif »). Le dispositif antivol pour article en vente libre est caractérisé par la revendication 1.According to the invention, the anti-theft device for an over-the-counter item comprises, on the one hand, a housing whose body houses an antitheft detection system and locking means, and on the other hand and a fastening element that can be locked. in the body of the housing, in particular in the association position of the device with the article. The fastener element is filamentary and is movably associated with the housing, said element comprising a proximal end integral with the body of the housing and a distal end adapted to adopt either an attachment position while being locked in the body of the housing (called "closed position of the device"), a dissociation position being free and separate from the housing (called "open position of the device"). The anti-theft device for an over-the-counter item is characterized by claim 1.

L'élément d'attache est fait d'un matériau qui nécessite un outil pour être sectionné, à savoir que l'élément d'attache est un matériau qui ne peut être sectionné aisément, c'est-à-dire un matériau qui nécessite, pour être découpé, un outil du type pince, scie, et non un outil plus usuel de découpage tel que des ciseaux.The fastener is made of a material that requires a tool to be cut, that is, the fastener is a material that can not be cut easily, that is, a material that requires to be cut, a tool of the type pliers, saw, and not a more usual cutting tool such as scissors.

Le dispositif est plus particulièrement conçu pour certains types d'articles ou accessoires d'articles qui présentent en particulier une partie formant anneau (telle qu'une lanière inamovible) ou un trou autorisant le passage de l'élément d'attache via son extrémité amovible.The device is more particularly designed for certain types of articles or article accessories which have in particular a ring portion (such as a non-removable lanyard) or a hole allowing the passage of the fastening element via its removable end. .

L'élément d'attache est constitué d'un matériau rigide, tel que du métal. On entend par matériau rigide, un matériau qui engendre une inviolabilité de l'élément d'attache en position fermée sur un article à protéger et en place dans un magasin.The fastening element is made of a rigid material, such as metal. Rigid material means a material that engenders tampering of the fastener element in the closed position on an item to be protected and in place in a store.

L'élément d'attache filiforme comporte des formes droites et/ou courbes. Il suffit qu'en position fermée du dispositif, l'élément d'attache reproduise la géométrie d'une ligne fermée à ses deux extrémités, cette ligne étant refermée sur l'article à protéger.
Le dispositif selon l'invention est ainsi avantageusement utilisé à la manière d'un cadenas, le corps du boitier étant sensiblement parallélépipédique, et l'élément d'attache ayant par exemple une forme de U inversé, l'âme du U constituant une anse, et les branches du U formant respectivement deux tiges espacées dont l'une est fixée au corps du boîtier de manière permanente tout en autorisant au moins un degré de liberté de l'élément, et l'autre tige est fixée au corps du boîtier de manière détachable.The filiform fastening element has straight and / or curved shapes. It is sufficient that in closed position of the device, the fastener reproduces the geometry of a closed line at both ends, this line being closed on the article to be protected.
The device according to the invention is thus advantageously used in the manner of a padlock, the case body being substantially parallelepipedal, and the fastening element having, for example, an inverted U shape, the U core constituting a handle and the branches of the U respectively forming two spaced rods, one of which is fixed to the body of the housing permanently while allowing at least one degree of freedom of the element, and the other rod is fixed to the body of the housing. detachable way.

L'anse de l'élément d'attache permet au dispositif d'être suspendu et retenu après une lanière inamovible ou à l'alésage d'un article autorisant au travers lui, le passage de l'élément d'attache.
Ainsi, le dispositif permet une association simple et rapide en passant l'arceau autour de la partie d'accueil de l'article.
Le profil de l'élément d'attache et la dimension du dispositif seront plus particulièrement adaptées aux articles à protéger.The handle of the fastening element allows the device to be suspended and retained after an irremovable strap or to the bore of an article allowing through it, the passage of the fastening element.
Thus, the device allows a simple and fast association by passing the hoop around the home part of the article.
The profile of the fastening element and the size of the device will be more particularly adapted to the articles to be protected.

L'amovibilité de la tige détachable une fois associée au boîtier n'est rendue possible que par un outil spécifique et approprié pour assurer le dégagement de la tige hors du boîtier. Le ou les matériaux constitutifs de l'élément d'attache ainsi que le système de verrouillage interne au boîtier rendent par conséquent inviolable la séparation de l'élément d'attache en position associée avec le boîtier.
L'extrémité proximale de l'élément d'attache associée au boîtier est enserrée dans un ressort logé entre deux butées à l'intérieur du boitier, et est apte à pivoter et subir une translation pour l'engagement et le dégagement de l'extrémité distale dans et respectivement hors du boîtier.The removability of the detachable rod once associated with the housing is made possible only by a specific tool and appropriate to ensure the release of the rod out of the housing. The constituent material (s) of the fastening element as well as the internal locking system of the casing consequently make the separation of the fastening element in position associated with the casing inviolable.
The proximal end of the attachment element associated with the housing is clamped in a spring housed between two stops inside the housing, and is pivotable and translational for engagement and disengagement of the distal end into and out of the housing, respectively.

Selon une caractéristique, le corps du boîtier comporte une cavité destinée à accueillir l'extrémité distale amovible de l'élément d'attache, et dans laquelle un organe de verrouillage est apte à être mobile, de préférence transversalement à cette extrémité, de façon à venir coopérer avec celle-ci pour son blocage en position.According to one characteristic, the body of the housing comprises a cavity intended to receive the removable distal end of the attachment element, and in which a locking member is able to be movable, preferably transversely to this end, so as to come cooperate with it for its blockage in position.

L'extrémité distale amovible de l'élément d'attache et le système de verrouillage comportent en particulier des moyens de coopération mutuelle de retenue.The removable distal end of the attachment member and the locking system include in particular mutual restraint means.

Avantageusement, l'extrémité distale amovible de l'élément d'attache est pointue de manière à faciliter son introduction à l'intérieur du boîtier.Advantageously, the removable distal end of the attachment element is pointed so as to facilitate its introduction into the housing.

Les moyens de verrouillage verrouillant en position introduite l'extrémité distale amovible de l'élément d'attache, sont agencés dans une partie du corps faisant saillie du reste du corps. Cette configuration facilite la coopération par application contre cette partie en saillie d'un outil adapté assurant le déverrouillage sans contact de l'extrémité amovible de l'élément d'attache.The locking means locking in the inserted position the removable distal end of the fastening element, are arranged in a portion of the body projecting from the rest of the body. This configuration facilitates cooperation by application against this projecting portion of a suitable tool ensuring unlocking without contact with the removable end of the fastener element.

Enfin, le système de détection antivol est un système électronique de détection de vol du type par radiofréquence ou magnéto-acoustiqueFinally, the antitheft detection system is an electronic flight detection system of the radiofrequency or magneto-acoustic type.

L'invention sera bien comprise à la lumière de la description qui suit, montrant des exemples non limitatifs de formes de réalisation du dispositif de l'invention, et se rapportant aux dessins annexés dans lesquels :

  • la figure 1 est une vue en perspective d'un dispositif antivol de l'invention en position ouverte;
  • la figure 2 représente une vue perspective du dispositif en position fermée selon une variante de forme du boîtier;
  • la figure 3 est une vue en coupe et de dessus du dispositif de la figure 2;
  • la figure 4 est une vue en coupe et de dessus du dispositif de la figure 2 en position ouverte;
  • les figures 5a à 5c illustrent en vue de dessus et schématiquement des variantes de forme de l'élément d'attache du dispositif;
  • la figure 6 illustre une vue en perspective du dispositif de la figure 1 en position fermée et associé à une chaussure à protéger;
  • la figure 7 montre le dispositif de la figure 5 en position ouverte grâce à sa coopération avec un outil approprié de déverrouillage ;
  • la figure 8 illustre une variante supplémentaire en vue de dessus de l'intérieur du dispositif.
The invention will be better understood in the light of the description which follows, showing non-limiting examples of embodiments of the device of the invention, and referring to the appended drawings in which:
  • the figure 1 is a perspective view of an antitheft device of the invention in the open position;
  • the figure 2 represents a perspective view of the device in the closed position according to an alternative form of the housing;
  • the figure 3 is a sectional view and from above of the device of the figure 2 ;
  • the figure 4 is a sectional view and from above of the device of the figure 2 in open position;
  • the Figures 5a to 5c illustrate in top view and schematically variants of shape of the fastening element of the device;
  • the figure 6 illustrates a perspective view of the device of the figure 1 in closed position and associated with a shoe to protect;
  • the figure 7 shows the device of the figure 5 in open position thanks to its cooperation with an appropriate unlocking tool;
  • the figure 8 illustrates an additional variant in top view of the interior of the device.

Les figures 1 et 2 illustrent un dispositif antivol 1 selon l'invention destiné à être attaché autour d'une lanière inamovible, ou passé au travers d'un orifice, d'un article en vente libre par exemple des articles vestimentaires, de maroquinerie ou de sport, pour les protéger du vol à l'étalage.The Figures 1 and 2 illustrate an antitheft device 1 according to the invention intended to be attached around an irremovable strap, or passed through an orifice, an article over the counter, for example articles of clothing, leather goods or sports, for protect from shoplifting.

Le dispositif a l'apparence d'un cadenas. Il adopte une position ouverte, telle que visible sur la figure 1, ou une position fermée, visible sur la figure 2, de manière à être par exemple passé dans un oeillet 7 de chaussure à lacets de la manière montrée sur la figure 6.The device looks like a padlock. It adopts an open position, as visible on the figure 1 , or a closed position, visible on the figure 2 , so as to be for example passed through a eyelet 7 lace shoe in the manner shown on the figure 6 .

Le dispositif comporte un boîtier 2 et un élément d'attache 3 (dit "attache" dans la suite de la description) destiné à coopérer avec le boîtier pour y être maintenu bloqué en position d'attache. L'élément d'attache 3 de forme allongée et courbe, à la manière d'une boucle, est destiné à entourer une lanière d'article, ou être passé au travers de l'orifice d'un article.The device comprises a housing 2 and a fastening element 3 (called "fastener" in the following description) intended to cooperate with the housing to be kept locked in the fastening position. The fastening element 3 of An elongate and curved shape, like a loop, is intended to surround an article thong, or to be passed through the orifice of an article.

Selon les figures 2 et 3, le boîtier 2 présente un corps 20 de forme par exemple sensiblement parallélépipédique, qui loge un système de détection contre le vol représenté schématiquement par le bloc 4, et des moyens de verrouillage 5 bloquant en position de retenue l'élément d'attache 3 lorsqu'il est introduit dans le corps du boîtier 2.According to Figures 2 and 3 , the housing 2 has a body 20 of shape, for example substantially parallelepipedal, which houses a detection system against theft shown schematically by the block 4, and locking means 5 blocking in the retaining position the fastening element 3 when it is introduced into the body of the casing 2.

Le système de détection 4 est un système électronique résonnant de type connu, destiné à coopérer avec un émetteur-récepteur de détection et d'alarme (non représenté) extérieur au boîtier 2.The detection system 4 is a resonant electronic system of known type intended to cooperate with a detection and alarm transceiver (not shown) outside the housing 2.

Les moyens de verrouillage 5 seront détaillés plus loin.The locking means 5 will be detailed below.

Le corps 20 du boîtier est de préférence fait d'une matière plastique rigide, telle qu'en polychlorure de vinyle (PVC).The body 20 of the housing is preferably made of a rigid plastic material, such as polyvinyl chloride (PVC).

Le corps 20 est de préférence constitué, tel que visible sur la figure 2, de deux demi-coquilles 21 et 22 qui sont assemblées de façon inamovible l'une à l'autre, après avoir agencé à l'intérieur (figure 3 ou 4) le système électronique antivol 4, les moyens de verrouillage 5, et avoir fixé l'une des extrémités 31 a de l'élément d'attache 3.The body 20 is preferably constituted as visible on the figure 2 , two half-shells 21 and 22 which are assembled irremovably to one another, after being arranged inside ( figure 3 or 4 ) the anti-theft electronic system 4, the locking means 5, and having fixed one of the ends 31a of the fastening element 3.

Les deux demi-coquilles sont par exemple assemblées par soudure aux ultrasons.The two half-shells are for example assembled by ultrasonic welding.

Le corps peut en variante être formé d'une unique pièce moulée autour des éléments logés à l'intérieur du boîtier.The body may alternatively be formed of a single piece molded around the elements housed inside the housing.

En regard des figures 2 et 3, l'élément d'attache 3 est en forme d'arceau ou de U inversé, et comporte une anse 30 (en forme sensiblement de demi cercle ou demi ellipse) et deux tiges ou branches 31 et 32 prolongeant l'anse de chaque côté, de manière parallèle.With regard to Figures 2 and 3 the fastening element 3 is in the form of an arch or an inverted U, and comprises a handle 30 (in a substantially half-circle or half-ellipse shape) and two rods or branches 31 and 32 extending the handle on each side , in a parallel way.

L'une des tiges 31 par son extrémité 31 a, opposée à l'anse 30, est solidaire du corps du boîtier.One of the rods 31 at its end 31a, opposite the handle 30, is integral with the body of the housing.

Si l'attache 3 est en matériau rigide, elle doit être fixée au corps 2 de manière à permette au moins un degré de liberté. Dans ce cas, selon l'exemple montré, l'attache 3 est montée articulée (en son extrémité proximale 31 a) sur le boîtier 2 selon le plan dudit boîtier.If the fastener 3 is of rigid material, it must be fixed to the body 2 so as to allow at least one degree of freedom. In this case, according to the example shown, the fastener 3 is articulated (at its proximal end 31a) on the housing 2 according to the plane of said housing.

L'autre tige 32 présente son extrémité distale 32a, opposée à l'anse, qui est amovible. Elle est soit détachée du corps du boîtier (figure 1), le dispositif antivol étant ouvert et prêt à être attaché à un article, soit fixée au corps en y étant maintenue bloquée (figures 2 et 6), le dispositif antivol étant fermé et verrouillé et ainsi attaché à un article (chaussure par exemple).The other rod 32 has its distal end 32a, opposite the handle, which is removable. It is either detached from the body of the case ( figure 1 ), the antitheft device being open and ready to be attached to an article, is fixed to the body by being held there blocked ( figures 2 and 6 ), the antitheft device being closed and locked and thus attached to an article (shoe for example).

La tige 32 à l'extrémité libre est de préférence plus longue que l'autre tige, son extrémité 32a et une portion 33 devant être insérées suffisamment vers l'intérieur du boîtier pour coopérer avec les moyens de verrouillage 5.The rod 32 at the free end is preferably longer than the other rod, its end 32a and a portion 33 to be inserted sufficiently inwardly of the housing to cooperate with the locking means 5.

L'élément d'attache est fait d'un matériau qui ne peut pas être sectionné par des moyens usuels de découpe du type ciseaux. Il ne doit effectivement pas être possible de le découper ou de le rompre soit manuellement, soit avec des ciseaux, pour ainsi empêcher de le détacher de l'article auquel il est fixé en magasin.The fastener is made of a material that can not be cut by conventional scissors-type cutting means. It must not be possible to cut or break it either manually or with scissors, to prevent it from detaching it from the article to which it is attached in the store.

A cette fin, le matériau est de préférence en métal, soit sous forme d'un câble tressé, soit filiforme rigide. Il est constitué par exemple d'un matériau métallique, en particulier en acier traité pour ne pas rouiller.For this purpose, the material is preferably of metal, either in the form of a braided cable or rigid filiform. It consists for example of a metallic material, in particular steel treated to not rust.

En variante, le matériau est à base d'une matière plastique rigide renforcée de fibres.Alternatively, the material is based on a rigid plastic material reinforced with fibers.

Au moins le matériau de la portion 33 destinée à être insérée dans le boîtier est à base au moins d'un matériau magnétisé, tel que du fer, de manière à pouvoir coopérer avec les moyens de verrouillage qui sont aimantés comme il sera vu ultérieurement.At least the material of the portion 33 intended to be inserted into the housing is based at least on a magnetized material, such as iron, so as to cooperate with the locking means which are magnetized as will be seen later.

L'élément d'attache 3 peut prendre diverses formes dont différents exemples géométriques sont illustrés sur les figures 5a à 5c. La ligne constitutive de l'élément d'attache située entre les deux extrémités 31 a et 32a présente des segments droits et/ou courbes.The fastening element 3 can take various forms of which various geometrical examples are illustrated on the Figures 5a to 5c . The constituent line of the fastening element located between the two ends 31a and 32a has straight and / or curved segments.

Les extrémités 31 a et 32a sont séparées d'une distance telle qu'en position fermée du dispositif (figures 2 et 3), l'extrémité 32a coopère avec les moyens de verrouillage 5The ends 31a and 32a are separated by a distance such that in the closed position of the device ( Figures 2 and 3 ), the end 32a cooperates with the locking means 5

En regard des figures 3 et 4, l'extrémité proximale 31 a est fixée au corps du boitier. Elle est rendue solidaire de sorte qu'elle ne puisse pas se rompre ou se desceller si l'on tire sur la tige 31 du dispositif. Elle est par exemple fixée fermement en présentant une forme de virole ou crochet serti autour d'un tenon 23 solidaire du corps du boîtier. En outre, le maintien de cette extrémité 31 a est renforcé par son encapsulation entre les deux demi-coquilles du corps 20 du boîtier.With regard to Figures 3 and 4 , the proximal end 31a is fixed to the body of the housing. It is made integral so that it can not break or unseal if one pulls on the rod 31 of the device. It is for example fixed firmly in the form of a ferrule or hook crimped around a pin 23 integral with the body of the housing. In addition, the maintenance of this end 31a is reinforced by its encapsulation between the two half-shells of the body 20 of the housing.

Cette extrémité est rigide ou pourrait être souple pour assurer sa mobilité par rapport au boîtier pour l'insertion de l'autre extrémité 32a dans le boîtier. La souplesse nécessite néanmoins que le matériau soit résistant à la rupture, pour qu'en magasin, l'attache soit inviolable.This end is rigid or could be flexible to ensure its mobility relative to the housing for insertion of the other end 32a into the housing. However, the flexibility requires that the material is resistant to breakage, so that in store, the fastener is tamperproof.

Lorsque l'attache est réalisée en un matériau rigide, la fixation de l'extrémité 31 a est telle que l'attache 30 puisse être mise en mouvement de manière à permettre la fixation (amovible) ou la désolidarisation de l'extrémité opposée 31 a par rapport au corps 2.When the fastener is made of a rigid material, the fixing of the end 31a is such that the fastener 30 can be set in motion so as to allow the attachment (removable) or the separation of the opposite end 31a relative to the body 2.

L'autre extrémité distale 32a est libre et est apte à être introduite dans une cavité ou logement approprié 24 agencé dans le corps du boîtier (figures 3 et 4). Ce logement est de forme oblongue pour qu'outre l'extrémité 32a, une portion longiligne d'extrémité 33 de la tige soit également accueillie.The other distal end 32a is free and can be inserted into a cavity or appropriate housing 24 arranged in the body of the housing ( Figures 3 and 4 ). This housing is of oblong shape so that in addition to the end 32a, an elongated end portion 33 of the rod is also welcomed.

Le bord du corps du boîtier comporte un orifice 25 d'entrée vers le logement 24 pour l'introduction de l'extrémité 32a.The housing body edge has an inlet port to the housing 24 for insertion of the end 32a.

Avantageusement, l'orifice 25 présente une forme sensiblement en entonnoir, tandis que l'extrémité 32a est pointue de manière à favoriser l'insertion de l'extrémité de la tige par guidage mutuel.Advantageously, the orifice 25 has a shape substantially funnel, while the end 32a is pointed so as to promote the insertion of the end of the rod by mutual guidance.

Sur les vues des figures 3 et 4, sont visibles les moyens de verrouillage 5 bloquant en position la portion 33 de la tige à l'intérieur du boîtier. Les moyens de verrouillage illustrés sont donnés à titre d'exemple mais ne son pas limitatifs. D'autres moyens de verrouillage pourraient être imaginés.On the views of Figures 3 and 4 , the locking means 5 blocking in position the portion 33 of the rod inside the housing are visible. The locking means illustrated are given by way of example but are not limiting. Other locking means could be imagined.

Ces moyens de verrouillage 5 comportent un premier système 50 d'appui et mobile via un ressort et un second système 51 mobile via un ressort et aimanté pour assurer le verrouillage.These locking means 5 comprise a first support system 50 and movable via a spring and a second system 51 movable via a spring and magnetized to ensure locking.

Tel que visible sur la figure 4, le premier système 50 d'appui comporte un axe 52 monté d'une tête plate 53, et un ressort 54 disposé autour de l'axe. L'axe est monté coulissant dans le logement d'accueil 24 grâce au ressort entre une butée haute et une butée basse.As visible on the figure 4 , the first support system 50 comprises an axis 52 mounted with a flat head 53, and a spring 54 disposed around the axis. The shaft is slidably mounted in the receiving housing 24 by means of the spring between an upper stop and a lower stop.

En regard de la figure 3, lorsque la tige 32 est introduite dans le boîtier, l'extrémité 32a prend appui sur la tête 53 et repousse l'axe 52 jusqu'à la butée basse, engendrant la compression du ressort 54. Concomitamment, le système de verrouillage 51 est activé comme on le verra ensuite, pour empêcher le retrait de la tige 32.With regard to the figure 3 when the rod 32 is inserted into the housing, the end 32a bears on the head 53 and pushes the axis 52 to the low stop, causing compression of the spring 54. Concomitantly, the locking system 51 is activated as will be seen later, to prevent the withdrawal of the rod 32.

En position de déverrouillage du second système 51, le ressort 54 qui était comprimé se détend engendrant l'éjection de la tige 32 hors du boîtier.In the unlocked position of the second system 51, the spring 54 which was compressed expands causing ejection of the rod 32 from the housing.

Le système de verrouillage 51 est transversal au premier système (figures 3 et 4). Il comporte un organe de verrouillage 55 aimanté de forme cylindrique et un ressort 56 prenant appui entre le bord du boîtier et l'une des extrémités de l'organe de verrouillage. L'extrémité de l'aimant opposée au ressort est destinée à déboucher dans la partie supérieure du logement 24.The locking system 51 is transverse to the first system ( Figures 3 and 4 ). It comprises a magnetic locking member 55 of cylindrical shape and a spring 56 bearing between the edge of the housing and one end of the locking member. The end of the magnet opposite the spring is intended to open into the upper part of the housing 24.

Lorsque la portion 33 de la tige 32 est introduite dans le logement 24, son matériau étant métallique, l'organe de verrouillage aimanté 55 est attiré contre elle. Avantageusement, l'organe de verrouillage présente une terminaison biseautée 57 qui coopère avec une encoche 34 agencée dans la portion 33 de l'élément d'attache, empêchant ensuite le retrait de la tige. D'autres moyens de retenue et de coopération mutuelle que les éléments illustrés 57 et 34 peuvent être envisagés.When the portion 33 of the rod 32 is inserted into the housing 24, its material being metallic, the magnetic locking member 55 is drawn against it. Advantageously, the locking member has a tapered end 57 which cooperates with a notch 34 arranged in the portion 33 of the fastener, then preventing the removal of the rod. Other means of restraint and mutual cooperation than illustrated elements 57 and 34 can be envisaged.

Avantageusement, les moyens de verrouillage verrouillant en position introduite l'extrémité distale amovible de l'élément d'attache, sont agencés dans une partie 26 du corps faisant saillie du reste du corps. Cet agencement permet de disposer plus facilement contre le boîtier, un outil de déverrouillage couramment employé pour les macarons antivol usuels, tel que l'outil 6 visible sur la figure 7, qui présente une cavité ou renfoncement pour accueillir par applique la partie formant saillie du boîtier.Advantageously, the locking means locking in the inserted position the removable distal end of the fastening element, are arranged in a portion 26 of the body projecting from the rest of the body. This arrangement makes it easier to dispose against the housing, an unlocking tool commonly used for the usual anti-theft tags, such as the tool 6 visible on the screen. figure 7 , which has a recess or recess for receiving by applying the projecting portion of the housing.

Le fonctionnement du dispositif antivol de l'invention va à présent être décrit.The operation of the antitheft device of the invention will now be described.

Le dispositif antivol est en position ouverte pour l'attacher à un article.The anti-theft device is in the open position to attach to an article.

On passe l'anse 32 de l'élément d'attache du dispositif après une lanière ou, comme ici en figures 6 et 7, après l'oeillet d'une chaussure à lacets.We pass the handle 32 of the device attachment element after a strap or, as here in Figures 6 and 7 after the eyelet of a shoe with laces.

On introduit la tige libre 32 dans l'orifice 25 du boîtier, et on la pousse vers l'intérieur du boîtier jusqu'à enclenchement du système de verrouillage 5, la tige 32 étant en position bloquée par la coopération de la pointe 57 de l'aimant dans l'encoche 34 de l'élément d'attache. Le dispositif est alors fermé et verrouillé.The free rod 32 is inserted into the orifice 25 of the casing, and it is pushed towards the inside of the casing until the locking system 5 is engaged, the rod 32 being in the locked position by the cooperation of the tip 57 of the casing. magnet in the notch 34 of the fastener. The device is then closed and locked.

Pour retirer le dispositif de l'article, tel qu'illustré sur la figure 7, on positionne un outil 6 adapté au déverrouillage du système de verrouillage contre la partie du corps 26 du boîtier logeant le système 51. Il s'agit d'un aimant puissant qui permet d'attirer l'organe de verrouillage 55 dans un sens opposé à la portion 33 en place dans le logement 24. Le déplacement de l'organe de verrouillage 55 libère son accouplement avec la portion 33, et sous l'effet du ressort de compression 54 du système d'appui 50, la tige 32 est éjectée en dehors du boîtier. Le dispositif est à nouveau ouvert.To remove the device from the item, as shown on the figure 7 , positioning a tool 6 adapted to unlock the locking system against the body portion 26 of the housing housing the system 51. This is a powerful magnet that attracts the locking member 55 in a direction opposite to the portion 33 in place in the housing 24. The displacement of the locking member 55 releases its coupling with the portion 33, and under the effect the compression spring 54 of the support system 50, the rod 32 is ejected outside the housing. The device is open again.

Le dispositif de l'invention est extrêmement maniable et manipulable en étant simple d'utilisation, et évite de transpercer l'article à protéger.The device of the invention is extremely manageable and manipulable by being easy to use, and avoids piercing the article to be protected.

D'autres variantes d'association de l'élément d'attache 3 au boîtier par son extrémité proximale 31 a sont bien entendu envisageable. La figure 8 illustre un exemple supplémentaire. La tige 31 présente son extrémité proximale 31 a enserrée dans un ressort 8, lui-même agencé entre deux butées dans un logement du boîtier. En position ouverte du dispositif, la tige 31 est libre de pivoter permettant d'agencer aisément l'autre extrémité 32 autour du produit à protéger. Une fois l'anse rigide 30 associé au produit, l'utilisateur fait pivoter la tige 31 de manière à agencer l'extrémité 32a de l'autre tige 32 en regard de la cavité 24 du boîtier. En appuyant sur la tige 31 associée au ressort 8, l'ensemble de l'élément d'attache 3 est translaté de sorte que l'extrémité 32a est introduite dans la cavité 24 dans laquelle les moyens de verrouillage 5 se déclenchent.Other variants of association of the fastening element 3 to the housing by its proximal end 31a are of course conceivable. The figure 8 illustrates an additional example. The rod 31 has its proximal end 31 has clamped in a spring 8, itself arranged between two stops in a housing of the housing. In the open position of the device, the rod 31 is free to pivot to easily arrange the other end 32 around the product to be protected. Once the rigid handle 30 associated with the product, the user rotates the rod 31 so as to arrange the end 32a of the other rod 32 facing the cavity 24 of the housing. By pressing on the rod 31 associated with the spring 8, the assembly of the fastening element 3 is translated so that the end 32a is introduced into the cavity 24 in which the locking means 5 are triggered.

Claims (6)

  1. An antitheft device (1) for off-the-shelf items comprising a housing (2) the body of which contains an antitheft detection system (4) and locking means (5), and an attaching element (3) that can be locked into the body of the housing, the attaching element (3) being filiform in shape and attached to the housing so as to be mobile, the said element comprising a proximal end (31 a) that is integral with the housing body and a distal end (32a) capable of being either in an attached position where it is held locked in the housing body, or in a detached position where it is free and separate from the housing, the attaching element (3) being in metal and adapted, forming an rigid handle, and capable in the attached position to be hung directly from the item to protect by the handle located between the two ends, the proximal end (31 a) of the attaching element fixed to the housing being capable of turning in relation to the body of the device in the detached position of the distal end (32a), the proximal end (31 a) of the attaching element fixed to the housing is caught in a spring (8) placed between two stops inside the housing, and is capable of turning and being displaced to fit and remove the distal end (32a) into and from the housing respectively, the distal end (32a) of the attaching element forming a stem which has an elongated end portion (33) being intended to be received in the body of the housing and with which cooperate the locking means (5), said locking means (5) that lock the removable distal end (32a) of the attaching element in place after it is inserted, being placed in a part (26) of the body that projects out from the rest of the body.
  2. A device according to claim 1, characterised in that it has the appearance of a padlock, the attaching element being shaped like an inverted U, the middle of the U forming a handle and the branches of the U forming two spaced stems respectively, one of which is permanently secured to the housing body while allowing at least one degree of freedom of movement to the element, and the other is secured to the housing body in a way as to be detachable.
  3. A device according to any of the preceding claims, characterised in that the housing body comprises a cavity (24) designed to receive the removable distal end (32a) of the attaching element, and in which a locking part (55) is able to move, preferably transversally to that end, so as to cooperate with it to lock it into place.
  4. A device according to any of the preceding claims, characterised in that the removable distal end (32a) of the attaching element and the locking system (5) comprise retention means that cooperate with each other (57, 34).
  5. A device according to any of the preceding claims, characterised in that the removable distal end (32a) of the attaching element is pointed.
  6. A device according to any of the preceding claims, characterised in that the antitheft detection system (4) is an electronic theft detection system of the radiofrequency or magnetic-acoustic type.
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