WO2005013031A2 - An improved firearm repository. security and access control system - Google Patents

An improved firearm repository. security and access control system Download PDF

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WO2005013031A2
WO2005013031A2 PCT/SG2004/000233 SG2004000233W WO2005013031A2 WO 2005013031 A2 WO2005013031 A2 WO 2005013031A2 SG 2004000233 W SG2004000233 W SG 2004000233W WO 2005013031 A2 WO2005013031 A2 WO 2005013031A2
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Chee Kwa Raymond Law
Choon Male Bong
Kok Shiang Khuaw
Edgar Chew
Swee Leng Chee
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Cass Technology Sdn. Bhd.
Lim, Choon, Huat
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    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47BTABLES; DESKS; OFFICE FURNITURE; CABINETS; DRAWERS; GENERAL DETAILS OF FURNITURE
    • A47B81/00Cabinets or racks specially adapted for other particular purposes, e.g. for storing guns or skis
    • A47B81/005Devices for storing or displaying rifles, guns, pistols or elongated objects such as fishing rods storing fishing rods
    • FMECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F41WEAPONS
    • F41AFUNCTIONAL FEATURES OR DETAILS COMMON TO BOTH SMALLARMS AND ORDNANCE, e.g. CANNONS; MOUNTINGS FOR SMALLARMS OR ORDNANCE
    • F41A23/00Gun mountings, e.g. on vehicles; Disposition of guns on vehicles
    • F41A23/02Mountings without wheels
    • F41A23/18Rests for supporting smallarms in non-shooting position
    • FMECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F41WEAPONS
    • F41CSMALLARMS, e.g. PISTOLS, RIFLES; ACCESSORIES THEREFOR
    • F41C33/00Means for wearing or carrying smallarms
    • F41C33/06Containers for carrying smallarms, e.g. safety boxes, gun cases

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  • the present invention relates to a repository, security and access control system, and more particularly, the present invention relates to an improved firearm repository, security and access control system.
  • Firearms in a police station, military camp or in a firearm store are commonly adapted to be stored in a wide range of repositories such as in containers, strongrooms, safes, racks and the like.
  • the firearms are normally locked to inhibit unlawful or unauthorized access to the firearms.
  • US 4,768,021 discloses a safe - for a weapon, such as a loaded handgun in which a box like container having a hinged closure member is adapted to receive a weapon.
  • the closure member is automatically locked when it is in its closed position in the container.
  • a keypad is provided thereon which upon the entry of a specific sequence of numbers and/or letters, or upon fingerprints identification, will check and match with the preprogrammed sequence of such number(s) or letter(s) or fingerprint (s), and thereby effectuate the opening of the safe and allowing access to the weapon contained therein.
  • the foregoing structure provides for a relatively secured storage for a weapon, an alarm is triggered only in the event that a forcible entry is attempted to the safe, thereby indicating that the weapon is in the process of being removed by an unauthorized person.
  • firearm repositories are utilized for private residential purpose such as in houses and offices to inhibit unauthorized access to the firearm. Since these types of repositories are generally designed to be used in houses and offices to personal use, therefore, they are not designed to have a maximum security features. None of the above mentioned technology was designed for save keeping multiple firearms in the same repository and under maximum high security. Large amount of firearms are commonly stored and available at certain government controlled institutions and private stores. In the prior art, firearms are stored in custom made confined areas such as steel or metal containers, strongrooms, and the like. Most of the time, firearms in the said confined areas are arranged on racks and locked inside close cabinets or open cabinets. The said confined area itself is a large repository providing security and access to the firearms held therein.
  • any unauthorized successful access via these types of repository will give full access to each and every type of firearm held therein. This can be a dangerous situation and could be a national security issue if the firearms contained in the conventional repository fall into the wrong hands, such as a terrorist.
  • the present inventor has introduced an improved firearm repository, security and access control system which is integrated with a plurality of high security gadgets to inhibit unauthorized access to a firearm.
  • Improvements to a firearm security and access system comprising of a combined firearm repository and security access control system.
  • the improvement consists of a firearm repository which includes a housing chamber defining an internal space to accommodate at least one firearm, a means of holding the firearm securely in the housing chamber.
  • the improvement further consists of a means of securely locking the firearm in the housing chamber, a means of triggering an alarm response when an unauthorized access to the firearm is detected, a means of identifying and verifying an authorized access to the firearm, and a means of recording all transactions relating to an authorized or an unauthorized access to the firearm held in the housing chamber of the firearm repository.
  • Further improvement on the security and access system includes means of tracking the whereabouts of the firearms and missing or stolen firearms.
  • the means of holding the firearm securely in the housing chamber includes at least a pair of holding members.
  • One of the holding members is a recessed member positioned at the inner side of one end of the housing chamber.
  • the other holding member is a slot positioned at the other inner side of another end of the housing chamber.
  • the means of holding the firearm securely in the housing chamber includes at least one recessed member and at least one slot, both positioned spaced apart and adjacent to each other in the inner side of the housing chamber.
  • the means of securely locking the firearm in the housing chamber includes at least one locking mechanism.
  • the locking mechanism further consists of at least one motor mechanism, at least two adjoining plates and a lever means. At least one of the adjoining plates is slideably moveable along the longitudinal axis of the other adjoining plate.
  • the slideably moveable plate is further provided with a slit.
  • the locking mechanism of the present invention is securely mounted onto a flat planar plate. One end of the lever means is secured to one end of the motor mechanism while another end of the lever means is pivotally secured in the slit.
  • the means of securing the firearm in the housing chamber is done by triggering the locking mechanism.
  • the motor mechanism When the locking mechanism is triggered, the motor mechanism is activated to rotate in a first direction, resulting in the lever means to be rotationally moved in the same direction from its first position into its second position and thereafter slideably moving the adjoining plate member along the vertical axis of the adjoining plate.
  • the motor mechanism When the locking mechanism is triggered again, the motor mechanism is deactivated to rotate in a second direction, resulting in the lever means to be rotationally moved in the same direction from its second position to its first position and thereafter slidebaly moving the adjoining plate member along the vertical axis of the adjoining plate.
  • the means of triggering the alarm response when an unauthorized access to the firearm is detected consists of at least one sensor means or a combination of a plurality of sensor means provided in the firearm repository.
  • a Gas Alarm Spray unit is installed externally or internally to the repository, wherein the said unit is connected to sensors that are connected to the computer mainframe and will be activated when an intrusion occurs.
  • the means of identifying or verifying an authorized access to the firearm consists of at least one identification or verification device or a plurality of such device used in a combination.
  • the identification or verification devices include a fingerprint reader, an access card reader, biometric means and the like devices.
  • the biometric means include the finger verification method, iris and/or retina scan, finger scan, facial scan and the like.
  • the means of recording all transaction relating to an authorized or an unauthorized access to the firearm held in the housing chamber consists of a plurality of wire means connecting the firearm repository and the security and access control system to at least one central processing unit, which is either located in the vicinity of the firearm repository or at a remote location.
  • the new preferred embodiment includes the means of recording all transactions relating to authorized or an unauthorized access to a firearm, consists of an identifying and data recording chip.
  • This identifying and data recording chip is secured to the firearm and a receiver device disposed at the pre-selected point in the repository. This pre-selected point in the repository is in contact with each other. More particularly the identifying and data recording chip is Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) that is readable by a reader positioned at the pre-selected point in the repository.
  • RFID Radio Frequency Identification
  • the present improved combined firearm repository and security and access control system is configured to release at least one firearm from the housing chamber designated to a predetermined user at any given time.
  • the locking mechanism of the present invention has been further configured in such a manner that if the user fails to remove the already released firearm from the housing chamber within a predetermined period of time, the locking mechanism will be automatically triggered to securely lock the firearm in the housing chamber.
  • the firearm stored in the present invention can be selected from a range of firearms such as a shotgun, a rifle, a handgun and the like.
  • a method of accessing to a firearm held in a housing chamber of a combined firearm repository security and access control system comprising the steps of:-
  • the central processing unit will send another signal to the locking mechanism on the firearm repository after a predetermined period of time to trigger the locking mechanism again and thereafter deactivating the motor mechanism in (vi) to relock the said slot in (vi),
  • the method of identifying a user can be executed by other means currently known to the art or that is to be developed.
  • biometric means of identifying a user can be extended to iris and/or retina scan, finger, palm, facial scan etc. Such technology is not centered to this invention, but it can be adapted to this invention.
  • the method further includes that when more than one firearms are secured in the housing chamber of the firearm repository, each user who is designated to each firearm is require to perform steps (ii) to (viii), one after another when removing the firearms and returning the firearms to the firearm repository.
  • the locking mechanism can also be manually triggered by an authorized user to override steps (i) to (viii) at time of power failure or emergency or the like situations. Further to this, any unauthorized access by an intruder which does not fulfill any of the steps (i) to (viii), in a sequentially or non-sequentially manner, will initiate an alert signal which will thereby activate at least one alarm system and wherein the location of any such unauthorized access to the firearm will be reflected in a floor plan diagram generated in the central processing unit system and thereafter alerting the security.
  • Figure 1 is a perspective view of the present invention (locked position).
  • Figure 2A is a side view of a recessed member of the present invention
  • Figure 2B is a perspective view of the recessed member shown in Figure 2A
  • Figure 3 is a diagrammatic view of a set of barrier plates of the present invention
  • Figure 4 is a plan view of the present invention as shown in Figure 1
  • Figure 5 is a back view of a locking mechanism of the present invention
  • Figure 6 is a front view of the locking mechanism as shown in Figure 5
  • Figure 7 is a diagrammatic view showing a motor mechanism secured to a lever means according to the present invention
  • Figure 8 is another perspective view of the present invention as shown in Figure 1 but in an unlock position.
  • Figures 9 is a flow diagram of the working mechanism of the present invention.
  • Figure 10 is a diagrammatic view of a button means to manually unlock the firearm
  • Figure 11 is a diagrammatic view of a first actuator means as shown in Figure 10
  • Figure 12 is a diagrammatic view of a second actuator means as shown in Figure 10
  • the present invention as shown in Figure 1 generally comprises of a repository (10) and a locking mechanism (12).
  • the repository (10) is basically a box like housing chamber.
  • the repository (10) includes two upstanding sidewalls (14, 14'), a base (16) and a top portion (18).
  • the base (16) further includes a plurality of spaced apart cut - out portions (20). Each cut - out portion (20) is designed to receive and adopt a recess member (22).
  • the recess member (22) generally comprises of a flat base (24), an upstanding perimeter sidewall (26) and a continuous flange (28), Figures 2A and 2B.
  • the continuous flange (28) will act as a restricting means to restrict further movements of the recess member (22) into the cut out portion (20).
  • a recess portion is created therein.
  • the top portion (18) of the repository is provided with a closed area (30) and a pair of barrier plates (32, 32'), Figures 1 and 3.
  • the said barrier plates (32, 32') are elongated rigid structure, preferably made of metal or steel. Said barrier plates (32, 32') are provided in such a manner that they extend between the upstanding sidewalls (18, 18') of the repository (10).
  • the barrier plates (32, 32') are positioned in the upper mid section of the upstanding sidewalls (18, 18') and are positioned parallel and spaced apart from each other.
  • One of the barrier plates (32) is provided with a plurality of cut - out portions (34).
  • the number of cut - out portions (34) disposed at the barrier plate (32) should correspond to the number of cut - out portions (20) disposed on the base (16) of the repository (10). If the repository (10) is observed in a plan view, each of the cut out portions (34) on the barrier plate (34) should be positioned in the mid section of each corresponding cut out portions (20) on the base (16), Figure 4.
  • Figure 1 shows two LED lights (35, 35') are disposed by the side of each cut-out portion (20), on the barrier plates (32).
  • the LED lights (35, 35') are preferably arranged in a longitudinal axis of the sidewalls (14). These lights are connected to sensors and connected to the locking mechanism (12).
  • the sensors consist of a simple general circuitry that is known by one skilled in the art.
  • the status of the locking mechanism (12) is indicated visually by these LED lights.
  • the two LED lights (35, 35') have a difference in color between them to indicate when the locking mechanism (12) is activated meaning a locked position or deactivated meaning an unlocked position for removal of weapon from the repository (10).
  • the two LED lights (35, 35') are red and green in color respectively. When the red light is on, it indicates that the locking mechanism (12) is activated and when the green LED is lighted indicates that the locking mechanism (12) is deactivated, thus removal of a weapon from the slot of the repository (10) can be done.
  • the closed area (30) generally consists of a back portion (36) and a hinged front portion (38).
  • the hinge front portion (38) is designed to be a door like member.
  • the locking mechanism (12) of the present invention is safely held in the closed area (30).
  • the locking mechanism (12) comprises of a planar plate (40), a plurality of motor mechanism (42) and a plurality of a latch mechanism assembly (44).
  • the planar plate (40) generally comprises of a flat planar sheet (46) and a plurality of upstanding sidewalls (48) provided at some of the perimeter edges of the flat planar sheet (46).
  • the planar plate (40) is further provided with a plurality of apertures and holes.
  • the motor mechanisms (42) are conventional motor means which are readily available in the market.
  • the motor mechanism (42) is designed in such a manner that one of the terminal end portions of the motor mechanism (42) is provided with an internally threaded bore (not illustrated).
  • the other terminal end portion of the motor mechanism (42) is connected to an electric supply.
  • Each latch mechanism assemblies (44) comprise of a first plate member (50) and a second plate member (52). Both the said plate members (50, 52) have the same physical appearance but the second plate member (52) is designed to have a marginally greater dimension than the first plate member (50), Figure 6.
  • the first plate member (50) further includes two upstanding sidewalls (54, 54').
  • the second plate member (52) also includes two upstanding sidewalls (56, 56').
  • One of the terminal end portions of the second plate member (52) is further provided with an elongated slit (58).
  • the recess members (22) are introduced into their corresponding cut - out portions (20) on the base member (16) in order to create a recess portion therein.
  • the barrier plates (32, 32') are positioned at their predetermined position as mentioned earlier in the description.
  • a guide means (60) is provided on the inner surface of the upstanding sidewall (18).
  • the guide means (60) is positioned in such a manner that it is positioned inside the closed area (30).
  • the perimeter edge of the said guide means (60) is provided with an upstanding sidewall member (62).
  • Another identical guide means (60') is provided adjacent on the other upstanding sidewall (18') of the repository (10).
  • the said guide means (60') also includes an upstanding sidewall member (62) along its perimeter edge.
  • the manner the latch mechanism (44) is assembled will be described now.
  • the first plate members (50) are securely mounted onto one of the sides of the planar plate (40). It is to be noted that the apertures and holes on the planar plate (40) and corresponding the apertures and holes on the first plate members (50) should be in a linear alignment before the first plate members (50) are mounted thereto.
  • the first plate members (50) are secured by means of bolt and nuts. Alternatively, the first plate members (50) can also be welded in position.
  • the motor mechanisms (42) are then introduced in their corresponding holes and secured therein via their corresponding apertures on each of the first plate members (50). By doing this, the internally threaded bore portion of the motor mechanism (42) would be noticeable from one side of the planar plate (40), Figure 7.
  • a lever means (66) is secured to the internally threaded portion of the motor mechanism (42) by screw means.
  • the other end of the lever means (66) is slideably secured to the slit (58) on the second plate member (52) by screw means.
  • the motor mechanisms (42) are not secured in the mid section of each of the first plate members (50).
  • the motor mechanisms (42) are positioned in such a manner that they are displaced slightly away form the mid section of the first plate members (50). In other words, the said motor mechanisms (42) are positioned much closer to one of the upstanding sidewall (54) compared to the adjacent upstanding sidewall (54') of the first plate member (50).
  • the lever means (66) is adjusted so that one of its terminal ends can be pivotally screwed to the edge of the slit (58) as shown in Figure7.
  • the lever means (66) is screwed to the motor mechanism (42).
  • This entire locking mechanism (12) is introduced between the two guide means (60, 60').
  • two hand bars (70) are provided onto the planar plate (40).
  • a compressed biasing means (72) is also provided at the edges of the planar plate (40), more particularly between the top edges of the planar plate (40) and the guide means (60, 60'). This compressed biasing means (72) is provided to assists in the vertical movements of the locking mechanism (12) along the guide means (60, 60').
  • the lever means (66) When the motor mechanisms (42) are activated by electronic means, the lever means (66) will be rotated in a clockwise direction. This will result in the lever means (66) to slideably move from its first position (at one end of the slit (58)) to a second position (at the other end of the said slit (58)) on the second plate member (52).
  • the lever means (66) approaches the other end of the slit (58)
  • further rotation of the lever means (66) will result in the second plate member (52) to be slidebaly moved in a vertical direction along the first plate member (50). In other words, the second plate member (52) is lifted from its original position.
  • the first position of the lever means (66) is referred as the unlocked position ( Figure 8) whereby the green LED light will be lighted up.
  • the second position of the lever means (66) is referred as the locked position ( Figure 1) whereby the red LED light will be lighted up.
  • rifles (74) are removeably positioned between the base (16) and the barrier plates (32, 32').
  • the distance between the base (16) and the barrier plates (32, 32') should be either the same or marginally greater than the height of the said rifles (74).
  • One terminal end of the rifles (74) hereinafter referred as the butt ends (76) are securely positioned in the recess members (22) on the base (16) while the other terminal ends of the rifles (74) hereinafter referred as the barrel end (78) are securely introduced into the cut - out portions (34) on the barrier plate (32).
  • the locking mechanism (12) is in its locked position (second position).
  • the second plate member (52) is substantially covering a portion of the nozzle ends (78) of the rifles (74). Also, in this locking position, the rifles (74) are not removable from the repository (10) because of two reasons. The first is that the butt end (76) is securely held in the recess member (22) and further movement of the butt end (76) is restricted by the perimeter sidewalls (26) of the recess member (22). The second reason is that the movements of the barrel ends (78) of the rifles (74) are restricted by the second plate member (52) and the barrier plate (32). In other words, the barrel ends (78) of the rifles (74) when held in the repository (10) are positioned between the barrier plate (32) and the second plate member (52).
  • a Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) chip is installed in each base portion of the butt end (76) of the rifles (74).
  • This RFID chip transmits details to a receiver device which reads the data in the RFID chip and communicates with a preprogrammed computer to identify the presence of the correct weapon in the recess member (22).
  • the receiver device is installed at the flat base (24) of the recess member (22).
  • the receiver device reads all information stored in the chip and transmits the data to the computer.
  • each weapon will have its own unique identity. In any case of theft or intrusion, the missing weapon can be immediately identified and all details regarding the weapon can be obtained.
  • the RFID chip is an existing technology and is purchased and specified for utilization in the repository (10).
  • Each of the officers will be given a password and an access card.
  • the fingerprints of each of the officers have already been recorded in the database.
  • Each of the officers A, B, C and D will first have to verify their fingerprints at a main control room before their can proceed to the firearm repository (10). After each fingerprints of each of the officers are verified, the officers will then proceed to the repository (10) accompanied by another authorized/on duty Officer E.
  • Officer E has already recorded his fingerprints in the system as Officer in charge on that particular day.
  • a floor plan of the position of the repository is shown and the firearms, rifles Al, Bl, CI and Dl designated for Officers A, B, C and D respectively are indicated thereto.
  • Officer A is only designated to have access to his rifle Al and the same applies to officers B, C and D.
  • each of the officers is again required to place their fingerprints on the fingerprint reader on the repository (10) followed by the fingerprints of Officer E. This is done in a sequential manner. Both the fingerprints of both Officers A and E will be verified by the system with the preprogrammed fingerprints.
  • the system will then send a signal to the repository to activate the locking mechanism (12) and thereafter activating the motor mechanism (42). This will result in the motor mechanism (42) to move the lever means (66) as described earlier from the locked position to its unlock position and also indicated by the two LED lights (35,35') wherein it changes from red lidded to green lidded in respect to the lever positions.
  • Officer A will then have access to his rifle Al. Upon removal of the rifle, receiver of the RFID will detect the absence of the chip, thus keeping track of information during the removal of the weapon from the repository (10). The same procedure is repeated for officers B, C and D to access their rifles Bl, CI and Dl.
  • the locking mechanism has also been designed in such a manner that if Officer A failed to access his rifle Al within a designated period of time, the locking mechanism will be automatically activated by the system and the rifle Al will be locked in its position again. Officer A will then have to go through the entire verification procedure again.
  • the present invention is also connected to a plurality of alarm devices positioned at strategic locations in the building. All the alarm will be reflected in the main computer and the operator can see which alarm system is active and which is not active. The actual position of any alarm triggered will be displayed in the computer generated floor plan and the security can act upon the area immediately. If in any case, an unauthorized person tries to remove the firearms stored in the present firearm repository, the available alarm response will be triggered and the security will be notified immediately.
  • the present repository is provided with a plurality of sensor which can detect even a slight movement in the firearms. However, these sensors have been configured in such a manner that if the firearms are forcibly moved several times, an alarm will be triggered and a signal is sent to the main control room.
  • the officer in charge will be alerted of the invasion. Further movements of the firearms will generate a complete alarm alert in the entire building.
  • the computer system is able to generate the floor plan, in which the trespassing has been identified.
  • the computer system is also able to indicate which repository is being forcibly unlocked and for further security measures, all doors giving access to the said repository can be automatically sealed.
  • a Gas Alarm Spray is installed at the preferred embodiment. This device can be installed internally or externally to the repository (10). If the Gas Alarm Spray is to be placed internally, it will be placed in the rack where the firearms are stored. If the Gas Alarm Spray is to be placed externally, the gas alarm will be secured within close proximity of the repository.
  • the Gas Alarm Spray is connected to security sensors which will be reflected on the main computer as discussed earlier in regards to all the other alarm devices. As mentioned earlier, upon an invasion the alarm devices will trigger a complete alarm alert. This will trigger the Gas Alarm Spray wherein the alarm will defensively spray a non-lethal pepper substance to disorient the intruder, thus providing extra time for the security personnel's to arrive at the scene of intrusion.
  • the General Packet Radio Service (GPRS) system is preferably included in this Weapon Control System.
  • the purpose of this system is more for security reasons.
  • Existing GPRS system is purchased wherein the detector chip is installed in the firearm and preprogrammed computer mainframe. This mainframe keeps track of the whereabouts of the firearm, thus if a firearm was to be stolen or missing, it can instantly be located.
  • the GPRS can also provide on the whereabouts of the officer in possession of the firearm.
  • the GPRS system is an existing technology and can be linked up with the RFID chip in the case of tracking the missing or stolen firearms.
  • firearms are kept in different locations for different departments/divisions.
  • the present invention has been designed in such a manner that each and every firearm repository in each section of a building can be connected via a plurality or communication cables to a central processing unit.
  • This central processing unit can either be positioned in the building or in the same area or can be remotely positioned in another place.
  • the central processing unit will be able to record and monitor all transaction done in accessing a firearm.
  • the designated authorities can also keep track of the firearms in stock for future actions such as purchase of new forearms and etc. Further to this, if there is a power failure in the building, a backup power supply is made available immediately.
  • the closed area (30) of the repository (10) is provided with a restricting member (80), in which is positioned parallel to the barrier plates (32, 32'), Figure 10.
  • Said restricting member (80) comprises of an upstanding first plate (82), a second horizontal plate (84) and a third angularly position plate (86).
  • the second plate (84) is welded to the first plate (82).
  • the first actuator means (88) is generally an T shaped member consisting of an elongated rod (90) and two side walls (92).
  • the side walls (92) can be either screwed to the elongated rod (90) or can be welded therein.
  • a second actuator means (94) is also provided in which it comprises of a second elongated rod (96), a side wall (98) and a bearing means (100), Figure 12. One end of the said second elongated rod (96) is secured to the side wall (98).
  • the other end of the second elongated rod (96) is provided with a cut out portion in which the said bearing means (100) is pivotally secured therein.
  • Said bearing means is mounted in such a manner that it is rotatable along the pivoted axis.
  • the first actuator means (88) with one of the side walls (92) secured at one of its ends is introduced into an aperture on the first plate (82) of the restricting member (80). Said aperture is positioned space apart away from the second plate member (84).
  • a biasing means (102) is inserted onto the elongated rod (90) of the first actuator means (88).
  • the other side wall (92) is secured to the other end of the elongated rod (90).
  • the second actuator means (94) with the side wall (98) mounted therein is introduced into an aperture on the planar plate (40).
  • another biasing means (104) is provided onto the second elongated rod (96) followed by pivotally securing the bearing means in position.
  • the restricting member (80) is positioned spaced apart and opposite of the locking mechanism (12). Both the actuator means when assembled would be adjacent to each other and in physical contact with each other. The perimeter edge of the bearing means when mounted therein should be touching the second plate (84) of the restricting member (80).
  • the user need to press the side wall (92) on the first actuator means (88). This will result in the first actuator means (88) to move inwardly and push the second actuator means (94) outwardly in the same direction until the bearing is fully distanced away from the second plate (84).
  • the biasing means (104) would be fully compressed.
  • the locking mechanism (12) is technically free to move.
  • the biasing means (72) will then retract from its tension position to its compressed position resulting in slideably moving the locking mechanism (12) upwardly.
  • the second actuator means (94) at this time would be fully retracted again.
  • the firearms are now in an unlock position.
  • the user uses the hand grip bars (70) to slidebaly move the locking mechanism (12) downwardly.
  • the bearing means will rotate along the third plate (86) and at the same tile the biasing means (104) will be compressed gradually.
  • the biasing means (104) will retract itself resulting in the second actuator means (94) to fully retract itself under the second plate member (84). Any movement vertically upwards is restricted by the restricting member (80).
  • the firearm repository is designed to safely store a rifle but however the present repository can also be redesigned with some minor modification to store other types of firearms such as a handgun and etc.
  • the number of firearms stored in the firearm repository is four.
  • the present invention can also store at least one or more than four firearms at any given time.
  • the only modification required is to reduce or increase the number of recess members (20) and cut - out portions (34) on the barrier plate (32).
  • the numbers of other components will also be reduced or increase according to the number of firearms stored therein.
  • any type of locking mechanism known in the art can be adopted to replace the present locking mechanism (12) as long as the purpose of providing such features is established as in the present invention.
  • the butt end of the firearm is positioned in the recessed portion (22) and the barrel end of the firearm is positioned in the slot (34)
  • this manner of positioning the firearm can be in the opposite manner. This will involve moving the actual position of the locking mechanism from the top portion of the housing chamber to the bottom portion of the housing chamber.

Abstract

Improvements to a firearm security and access system comprising of a combined firearm repository and security access control system. The improvements consists of a firearm repository (10) which includes a housing chamber defining an internal space to accommodate at least one firearm, a means of holding the firearm securely in the housing chamber and a means of securely locking the firearm in the housing chamber. The improvements further includes a means of triggering an alarm system when an unauthorized access to the firearm is detected, a means of identifying and verifying an authorized access to the firearm, and a means of recording all transactions relating to an authorized or an unauthorized access to the firearm held in the housing chamber of the firearm repository (10). Further improvement on the security and access system includes means of tracking the whereabouts of the firearms and missing or stolen firearms.

Description

AN TMPROVED FIREARM REPOSITORY. SECURITY AND ACCESS CONTROL SYSTEM
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a repository, security and access control system, and more particularly, the present invention relates to an improved firearm repository, security and access control system. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
In recent years, there is a necessity to provide and to increase the conventional security and access system in a firearm repository or safe storage areas. Such types of firearm repository are commonly available in police stations, military camps, firearm stores and sometimes in private residential.
Firearms in a police station, military camp or in a firearm store are commonly adapted to be stored in a wide range of repositories such as in containers, strongrooms, safes, racks and the like. The firearms are normally locked to inhibit unlawful or unauthorized access to the firearms.
There have been various types of mechanical locking means devised to restrict access to firearms repositories. However, such type of mechanical locking means was observed to be easily tampered with in order to get access to the firearms held therein. This is because most of the prior art mechanical locking means are actuated by an actuator means, such as a key to lock and unlock the repository. Furthermore, there is no provision or additional safety measures such as an alarm system incorporated with the mechanical locking means.
Attempts have been made to overcome the above mentioned disadvantages. One such example is US 4,768,021 (Ferraro), which discloses a safe - for a weapon, such as a loaded handgun in which a box like container having a hinged closure member is adapted to receive a weapon. The closure member is automatically locked when it is in its closed position in the container. In other to gain access to the weapon contained therein, a keypad is provided thereon which upon the entry of a specific sequence of numbers and/or letters, or upon fingerprints identification, will check and match with the preprogrammed sequence of such number(s) or letter(s) or fingerprint (s), and thereby effectuate the opening of the safe and allowing access to the weapon contained therein. Although, the foregoing structure provides for a relatively secured storage for a weapon, an alarm is triggered only in the event that a forcible entry is attempted to the safe, thereby indicating that the weapon is in the process of being removed by an unauthorized person.
Following the disadvantages observed in the said US 4,768, 021, there have been a number of subsequent US patents disclosing numerous improvements to the firearm repository, security and access control system. Some of the said US patents are US 4,747,280; US 3,731,818; US 4, 236, 148; US 4, 663, 621; US 2, 797, 403 and US 4, 268, 823. These US patent documents disclose a repository for storing a firearm by combining a mechanical locking means with an integrated alarm system or other triggering means and an access control means. However, all these granted US patent disclose a repository, security and access control system particular to safely store a small weapon (handgun) and is to be used in private residential areas such as houses and offices.
There is also a granted US patent No. US 6, 429, 769 which disclose an existing remote alarm system utilized in banks, office buildings, houses and automobiles, which has been adopted in a firearm repository, security and access control system. This patent further discloses means of triggering an alarm and automatically sending an alert signal via the existing telecommunications lines to either the owner of the firearm or to the designated authorities or both. However, this patent is also an improvement to the existing private residential firearm repositories. It is to be noted that residential repositories are small and easily positionable by anyone. Therefore, by the time the owner of the weapon or the authorities is alerted of the break-in, and they are at the scene to apprehend the intruder, the intruder would have been long gone with the entire repository in his palms.
The above mentioned firearm repositories are utilized for private residential purpose such as in houses and offices to inhibit unauthorized access to the firearm. Since these types of repositories are generally designed to be used in houses and offices to personal use, therefore, they are not designed to have a maximum security features. None of the above mentioned technology was designed for save keeping multiple firearms in the same repository and under maximum high security. Large amount of firearms are commonly stored and available at certain government controlled institutions and private stores. In the prior art, firearms are stored in custom made confined areas such as steel or metal containers, strongrooms, and the like. Most of the time, firearms in the said confined areas are arranged on racks and locked inside close cabinets or open cabinets. The said confined area itself is a large repository providing security and access to the firearms held therein. In other words, any unauthorized successful access via these types of repository will give full access to each and every type of firearm held therein. This can be a dangerous situation and could be a national security issue if the firearms contained in the conventional repository fall into the wrong hands, such as a terrorist.
It is a common practice that a sufficient number of security personnel are stationed to guard the repository at any given time. This is further enhanced with integrated alarm systems, sensor and close circuit cameras. Unfortunately, even with all these security arrangements, once the repository is open, the firearms contained therein are accessible to anyone. This is because the security measure is more to the repository but not to the firearms held therein.
Another problem with the prior art repository, security and access control system is that authorized personnel not only has access to his designated firearm, but also has access to other firearms in the repository. Sometimes, this could be dangerous if the authorized personnel have bad intention in him. In certain places, an officer is designated to forward firearms to officers on duty and later receive the firearms from the same officers upon completing their duties for safe keeping. The number of firearms recorded and the actual number of firearms existing in the repository may not be the same due to some dishonest personnel. There is no system available to automatically forward and receive firearms from an officer and record the true data.
Thus, by observing the developments of firearm repository, security and access control system and their disadvantages, particularly in mass storage of firearms, the present inventor has introduced an improved firearm repository, security and access control system which is integrated with a plurality of high security gadgets to inhibit unauthorized access to a firearm.
It is also an objective of the present invention, to provide an equally safe repository for firearms where a confined container, safe or strongroom is not available or is not practical such as in a firearm store where firearms are displayed for sale and in private houses and offices. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
Improvements to a firearm security and access system comprising of a combined firearm repository and security access control system. The improvement consists of a firearm repository which includes a housing chamber defining an internal space to accommodate at least one firearm, a means of holding the firearm securely in the housing chamber. The improvement further consists of a means of securely locking the firearm in the housing chamber, a means of triggering an alarm response when an unauthorized access to the firearm is detected, a means of identifying and verifying an authorized access to the firearm, and a means of recording all transactions relating to an authorized or an unauthorized access to the firearm held in the housing chamber of the firearm repository. Further improvement on the security and access system includes means of tracking the whereabouts of the firearms and missing or stolen firearms. The means of holding the firearm securely in the housing chamber includes at least a pair of holding members. One of the holding members is a recessed member positioned at the inner side of one end of the housing chamber. The other holding member is a slot positioned at the other inner side of another end of the housing chamber. The means of holding the firearm securely in the housing chamber includes at least one recessed member and at least one slot, both positioned spaced apart and adjacent to each other in the inner side of the housing chamber.
The means of securely locking the firearm in the housing chamber includes at least one locking mechanism. The locking mechanism further consists of at least one motor mechanism, at least two adjoining plates and a lever means. At least one of the adjoining plates is slideably moveable along the longitudinal axis of the other adjoining plate. The slideably moveable plate is further provided with a slit. The locking mechanism of the present invention is securely mounted onto a flat planar plate. One end of the lever means is secured to one end of the motor mechanism while another end of the lever means is pivotally secured in the slit. The means of securing the firearm in the housing chamber is done by triggering the locking mechanism. When the locking mechanism is triggered, the motor mechanism is activated to rotate in a first direction, resulting in the lever means to be rotationally moved in the same direction from its first position into its second position and thereafter slideably moving the adjoining plate member along the vertical axis of the adjoining plate. When the locking mechanism is triggered again, the motor mechanism is deactivated to rotate in a second direction, resulting in the lever means to be rotationally moved in the same direction from its second position to its first position and thereafter slidebaly moving the adjoining plate member along the vertical axis of the adjoining plate. There is an indication when the firearm secured wherein the means of securing the firearm indicated by two LED lights (35, 35') which has two different colors respectively whereby when the locking mechanism (12) is activated, the first light is on while the second off and when the locking mechanism (12) is deactivated, the first one is off while the second one is on.
The means of triggering the alarm response when an unauthorized access to the firearm is detected consists of at least one sensor means or a combination of a plurality of sensor means provided in the firearm repository. A Gas Alarm Spray unit is installed externally or internally to the repository, wherein the said unit is connected to sensors that are connected to the computer mainframe and will be activated when an intrusion occurs. The means of identifying or verifying an authorized access to the firearm consists of at least one identification or verification device or a plurality of such device used in a combination. The identification or verification devices include a fingerprint reader, an access card reader, biometric means and the like devices. The biometric means include the finger verification method, iris and/or retina scan, finger scan, facial scan and the like.
The means of recording all transaction relating to an authorized or an unauthorized access to the firearm held in the housing chamber consists of a plurality of wire means connecting the firearm repository and the security and access control system to at least one central processing unit, which is either located in the vicinity of the firearm repository or at a remote location.
The new preferred embodiment includes the means of recording all transactions relating to authorized or an unauthorized access to a firearm, consists of an identifying and data recording chip. This identifying and data recording chip is secured to the firearm and a receiver device disposed at the pre-selected point in the repository. This pre-selected point in the repository is in contact with each other. More particularly the identifying and data recording chip is Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) that is readable by a reader positioned at the pre-selected point in the repository.
Improvements have been made on the means of tracking the whereabouts of the firearm and missing or stolen firearm consists of a radio system linked between the firearm embedded with an electronic chip which is detachable by at least one reader that is in communication with a computer mainframe that is capable of providing the exact location of the firearm. This radio system is known as a General Packet Radio Service (GPRS) system. The present improved combined firearm repository and security and access control system is configured to release at least one firearm from the housing chamber designated to a predetermined user at any given time. The locking mechanism of the present invention has been further configured in such a manner that if the user fails to remove the already released firearm from the housing chamber within a predetermined period of time, the locking mechanism will be automatically triggered to securely lock the firearm in the housing chamber. The firearm stored in the present invention can be selected from a range of firearms such as a shotgun, a rifle, a handgun and the like.
A method of accessing to a firearm held in a housing chamber of a combined firearm repository security and access control system comprising the steps of:-
(i) having at least one firearm securely held in the housing chamber of the firearm repository, in which one end of the firearm is securely held in a recessed member and wherein the other end of the firearm is securely held in a slot and wherein the said firearm is securely locked in this position by means of a locking mechanism,
(ii) having an user to be identify by a preprogrammed central processing unit in a main control room by either means of fingerprint , an access card or entering a specific number and/or letter on a keypad or in any combination thereof and the like to determined its identity,
(iii) having the identified and verified user in (ii) approaching the firearm repository,
(iv) having the user of (iii) to further verify and identify its identity either on a fingerprint reader, an access card reader or entering a specific number and/or letter on a keypad or in any combination thereof which are provided at the firearm repository followed by the identity of another already authenticated user,
(v) comparing both the users identifications and verifying them thereof with the information preprogrammed in the central processing unit, (vi) upon confirming the identity of the users in (iv), the central processing unit will send a signal to the locking mechanism on firearm repository and triggering the same thereafter to further activate a pre-determined motor mechanism which is configured to unlock the slot in which the firearm designated to the user in (ii) is held therein,
(vii) after the firearm is removed from its position, the central processing unit will send another signal to the locking mechanism on the firearm repository after a predetermined period of time to trigger the locking mechanism again and thereafter deactivating the motor mechanism in (vi) to relock the said slot in (vi),
(viii) repeating the steps above when the said firearm is returned to the firearm repository and positioned back in its original position in the housing chamber.
Referring to step (ii) and (iv) above, the method of identifying a user can be executed by other means currently known to the art or that is to be developed. For example biometric means of identifying a user can be extended to iris and/or retina scan, finger, palm, facial scan etc. Such technology is not centered to this invention, but it can be adapted to this invention. The method further includes that when more than one firearms are secured in the housing chamber of the firearm repository, each user who is designated to each firearm is require to perform steps (ii) to (viii), one after another when removing the firearms and returning the firearms to the firearm repository. The locking mechanism can also be manually triggered by an authorized user to override steps (i) to (viii) at time of power failure or emergency or the like situations. Further to this, any unauthorized access by an intruder which does not fulfill any of the steps (i) to (viii), in a sequentially or non-sequentially manner, will initiate an alert signal which will thereby activate at least one alarm system and wherein the location of any such unauthorized access to the firearm will be reflected in a floor plan diagram generated in the central processing unit system and thereafter alerting the security. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
Figure 1 is a perspective view of the present invention (locked position). Figure 2A is a side view of a recessed member of the present invention
Figure 2B is a perspective view of the recessed member shown in Figure 2A Figure 3 is a diagrammatic view of a set of barrier plates of the present invention Figure 4 is a plan view of the present invention as shown in Figure 1 Figure 5 is a back view of a locking mechanism of the present invention Figure 6 is a front view of the locking mechanism as shown in Figure 5
Figure 7 is a diagrammatic view showing a motor mechanism secured to a lever means according to the present invention
Figure 8 is another perspective view of the present invention as shown in Figure 1 but in an unlock position. Figures 9 is a flow diagram of the working mechanism of the present invention.
Figure 10 is a diagrammatic view of a button means to manually unlock the firearm Figure 11 is a diagrammatic view of a first actuator means as shown in Figure 10 Figure 12 is a diagrammatic view of a second actuator means as shown in Figure 10
DETADLED DESCR-ffTION OF THE INVENTION
The present invention as shown in Figure 1 generally comprises of a repository (10) and a locking mechanism (12).
The repository (10) is basically a box like housing chamber. The repository (10) includes two upstanding sidewalls (14, 14'), a base (16) and a top portion (18). The base (16) further includes a plurality of spaced apart cut - out portions (20). Each cut - out portion (20) is designed to receive and adopt a recess member (22).
The recess member (22) generally comprises of a flat base (24), an upstanding perimeter sidewall (26) and a continuous flange (28), Figures 2A and 2B. When the recess member (22) is introduced into the cut - out portions (20), the continuous flange (28) will act as a restricting means to restrict further movements of the recess member (22) into the cut out portion (20). When the recess member (22) is securely held within the cut - out portions (20), a recess portion is created therein.
The top portion (18) of the repository is provided with a closed area (30) and a pair of barrier plates (32, 32'), Figures 1 and 3. The said barrier plates (32, 32') are elongated rigid structure, preferably made of metal or steel. Said barrier plates (32, 32') are provided in such a manner that they extend between the upstanding sidewalls (18, 18') of the repository (10). The barrier plates (32, 32') are positioned in the upper mid section of the upstanding sidewalls (18, 18') and are positioned parallel and spaced apart from each other. One of the barrier plates (32) is provided with a plurality of cut - out portions (34). The number of cut - out portions (34) disposed at the barrier plate (32) should correspond to the number of cut - out portions (20) disposed on the base (16) of the repository (10). If the repository (10) is observed in a plan view, each of the cut out portions (34) on the barrier plate (34) should be positioned in the mid section of each corresponding cut out portions (20) on the base (16), Figure 4. In this preferred embodiment, Figure 1 shows two LED lights (35, 35') are disposed by the side of each cut-out portion (20), on the barrier plates (32). The LED lights (35, 35') are preferably arranged in a longitudinal axis of the sidewalls (14). These lights are connected to sensors and connected to the locking mechanism (12). The sensors consist of a simple general circuitry that is known by one skilled in the art. The status of the locking mechanism (12) is indicated visually by these LED lights. The two LED lights (35, 35') have a difference in color between them to indicate when the locking mechanism (12) is activated meaning a locked position or deactivated meaning an unlocked position for removal of weapon from the repository (10). According to this invention, the two LED lights (35, 35') are red and green in color respectively. When the red light is on, it indicates that the locking mechanism (12) is activated and when the green LED is lighted indicates that the locking mechanism (12) is deactivated, thus removal of a weapon from the slot of the repository (10) can be done.
The closed area (30) generally consists of a back portion (36) and a hinged front portion (38). The hinge front portion (38) is designed to be a door like member. The locking mechanism (12) of the present invention is safely held in the closed area (30).
Referring now to Figure 5, the locking mechanism (12) comprises of a planar plate (40), a plurality of motor mechanism (42) and a plurality of a latch mechanism assembly (44). The planar plate (40) generally comprises of a flat planar sheet (46) and a plurality of upstanding sidewalls (48) provided at some of the perimeter edges of the flat planar sheet (46). The planar plate (40) is further provided with a plurality of apertures and holes.
The motor mechanisms (42) are conventional motor means which are readily available in the market. The motor mechanism (42) is designed in such a manner that one of the terminal end portions of the motor mechanism (42) is provided with an internally threaded bore (not illustrated). The other terminal end portion of the motor mechanism (42) is connected to an electric supply. Each latch mechanism assemblies (44) comprise of a first plate member (50) and a second plate member (52). Both the said plate members (50, 52) have the same physical appearance but the second plate member (52) is designed to have a marginally greater dimension than the first plate member (50), Figure 6. The first plate member (50) further includes two upstanding sidewalls (54, 54'). The second plate member (52) also includes two upstanding sidewalls (56, 56'). One of the terminal end portions of the second plate member (52) is further provided with an elongated slit (58).
Now the manner all the above mentioned components are assembled together and other features not described earlier will be described now in detail.
Firstly, the recess members (22) are introduced into their corresponding cut - out portions (20) on the base member (16) in order to create a recess portion therein. The barrier plates (32, 32') are positioned at their predetermined position as mentioned earlier in the description. Additional to this, a guide means (60) is provided on the inner surface of the upstanding sidewall (18). The guide means (60) is positioned in such a manner that it is positioned inside the closed area (30). The perimeter edge of the said guide means (60) is provided with an upstanding sidewall member (62). Another identical guide means (60') is provided adjacent on the other upstanding sidewall (18') of the repository (10). The said guide means (60') also includes an upstanding sidewall member (62) along its perimeter edge.
The manner the latch mechanism (44) is assembled will be described now. The first plate members (50) are securely mounted onto one of the sides of the planar plate (40). It is to be noted that the apertures and holes on the planar plate (40) and corresponding the apertures and holes on the first plate members (50) should be in a linear alignment before the first plate members (50) are mounted thereto. The first plate members (50) are secured by means of bolt and nuts. Alternatively, the first plate members (50) can also be welded in position. The motor mechanisms (42) are then introduced in their corresponding holes and secured therein via their corresponding apertures on each of the first plate members (50). By doing this, the internally threaded bore portion of the motor mechanism (42) would be noticeable from one side of the planar plate (40), Figure 7. One end of a lever means (66) is secured to the internally threaded portion of the motor mechanism (42) by screw means. The other end of the lever means (66) is slideably secured to the slit (58) on the second plate member (52) by screw means. It is to be noted that the motor mechanisms (42) are not secured in the mid section of each of the first plate members (50). However, the motor mechanisms (42) are positioned in such a manner that they are displaced slightly away form the mid section of the first plate members (50). In other words, the said motor mechanisms (42) are positioned much closer to one of the upstanding sidewall (54) compared to the adjacent upstanding sidewall (54') of the first plate member (50). The lever means (66) is adjusted so that one of its terminal ends can be pivotally screwed to the edge of the slit (58) as shown in Figure7.
Once the desired position of the lever means (66) is achieved, the lever means (66) is screwed to the motor mechanism (42). This entire locking mechanism (12) is introduced between the two guide means (60, 60'). In order to move the locking mechanism (12) vertically along the guide means (60, 60'), two hand bars (70) are provided onto the planar plate (40). Further to this a compressed biasing means (72) is also provided at the edges of the planar plate (40), more particularly between the top edges of the planar plate (40) and the guide means (60, 60'). This compressed biasing means (72) is provided to assists in the vertical movements of the locking mechanism (12) along the guide means (60, 60'). When the motor mechanisms (42) are activated by electronic means, the lever means (66) will be rotated in a clockwise direction. This will result in the lever means (66) to slideably move from its first position (at one end of the slit (58)) to a second position (at the other end of the said slit (58)) on the second plate member (52). When the lever means (66) approaches the other end of the slit (58), further rotation of the lever means (66) will result in the second plate member (52) to be slidebaly moved in a vertical direction along the first plate member (50). In other words, the second plate member (52) is lifted from its original position. The first position of the lever means (66) is referred as the unlocked position (Figure 8) whereby the green LED light will be lighted up. The second position of the lever means (66) is referred as the locked position (Figure 1) whereby the red LED light will be lighted up. When the motor mechanisms (42) is activated again, the lever means (66) will be rotated in the opposite direction of the earlier mentioned rotation resulting the lever means (66) to move from its second position to its first position. This is a continuous process each time the motor mechanisms (42) are activated.
The working mechanism of the present invention and further features not described earlier will be described now in detailed.
For ease of describing the working mechanism of the present invention, four firearms, hereinafter referred as rifles (74) are removeably positioned between the base (16) and the barrier plates (32, 32'). The distance between the base (16) and the barrier plates (32, 32') should be either the same or marginally greater than the height of the said rifles (74). One terminal end of the rifles (74) hereinafter referred as the butt ends (76) are securely positioned in the recess members (22) on the base (16) while the other terminal ends of the rifles (74) hereinafter referred as the barrel end (78) are securely introduced into the cut - out portions (34) on the barrier plate (32). At this time, the locking mechanism (12) is in its locked position (second position). In other words, the second plate member (52) is substantially covering a portion of the nozzle ends (78) of the rifles (74). Also, in this locking position, the rifles (74) are not removable from the repository (10) because of two reasons. The first is that the butt end (76) is securely held in the recess member (22) and further movement of the butt end (76) is restricted by the perimeter sidewalls (26) of the recess member (22). The second reason is that the movements of the barrel ends (78) of the rifles (74) are restricted by the second plate member (52) and the barrier plate (32). In other words, the barrel ends (78) of the rifles (74) when held in the repository (10) are positioned between the barrier plate (32) and the second plate member (52). In this preferred embodiment a Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) chip is installed in each base portion of the butt end (76) of the rifles (74). This RFID chip transmits details to a receiver device which reads the data in the RFID chip and communicates with a preprogrammed computer to identify the presence of the correct weapon in the recess member (22). The receiver device is installed at the flat base (24) of the recess member (22). The receiver device reads all information stored in the chip and transmits the data to the computer. With the installation of this RFID chip, each weapon will have its own unique identity. In any case of theft or intrusion, the missing weapon can be immediately identified and all details regarding the weapon can be obtained. Note that the RFID chip is an existing technology and is purchased and specified for utilization in the repository (10). As mentioned earlier, it should be noted that all identification details and passwords or any other identification items have been stored and preprogrammed in a computer. In the present embodiment, at least one keypad or access card or fingerprint identification are utilized to as security measures, see Figure 1. Alternatively, a combination of any of the former can be utilized to maximize security. When an authorized personal requires a firearm form the repository, he will have to perform certain security procedures before getting access to the firearm. The said authorized personals are now referred as Officer A, B, C and D and their designated rifles (74) are referred as rifle Al, Bl, CI and Dl (Figures 9 and 10). All data pertaining to Officer A, B, C and D and their rifles Al, Bl, CI and Dl have been preprogrammed in the computer system. Each of the officers will be given a password and an access card. The fingerprints of each of the officers have already been recorded in the database. Each of the officers A, B, C and D will first have to verify their fingerprints at a main control room before their can proceed to the firearm repository (10). After each fingerprints of each of the officers are verified, the officers will then proceed to the repository (10) accompanied by another authorized/on duty Officer E. Officer E has already recorded his fingerprints in the system as Officer in charge on that particular day. In the system, a floor plan of the position of the repository is shown and the firearms, rifles Al, Bl, CI and Dl designated for Officers A, B, C and D respectively are indicated thereto. By this means, the computer and other officers in charged would be able to see and record the transaction. Officer A is only designated to have access to his rifle Al and the same applies to officers B, C and D. After approaching the repository (10), each of the officers is again required to place their fingerprints on the fingerprint reader on the repository (10) followed by the fingerprints of Officer E. This is done in a sequential manner. Both the fingerprints of both Officers A and E will be verified by the system with the preprogrammed fingerprints.
Once the fingerprints are verified, the system will then send a signal to the repository to activate the locking mechanism (12) and thereafter activating the motor mechanism (42). This will result in the motor mechanism (42) to move the lever means (66) as described earlier from the locked position to its unlock position and also indicated by the two LED lights (35,35') wherein it changes from red lidded to green lidded in respect to the lever positions. Officer A will then have access to his rifle Al. Upon removal of the rifle, receiver of the RFID will detect the absence of the chip, thus keeping track of information during the removal of the weapon from the repository (10). The same procedure is repeated for officers B, C and D to access their rifles Bl, CI and Dl. When the officers returns their rifles (74) back to the firearm repository (10), each of the officers will have to go through the same procedure again and safely place their rifles (74) at their original position. It is to be noted that once the rifles (74) have been removed from the repository (10) the locking mechanism (12) has been designed to automatically activate the motor mechanism (42) to return to its locked position. Therefore, when the Officer A places his fingerprint on the fingerprint reader on the repository (10), only one of motor mechanisms (42) will be activated to be in the unlocked position, which in other words is the designated motor mechanism (42) for storing rifle Al belonging to officer A. Upon return of the rifle, the receiver of the RFID will detect the presence of the chip as they come in contact, thus keeping track of information during return of the weapon to the repository (10). The locking mechanism has also been designed in such a manner that if Officer A failed to access his rifle Al within a designated period of time, the locking mechanism will be automatically activated by the system and the rifle Al will be locked in its position again. Officer A will then have to go through the entire verification procedure again.
All transactions of accessing the rifles (74) by the officers are recorded until the rifles (74) are returned to the repository (10). Examples of data recorded in the central processing unit are like name of the Officers, name of the Officer E, the time the rifles (74) was removed from the repository (10) and the time the rifles (74) were returned to the repository (10) for each officers, which repository was accessed by the officers, what type of firearms was accessed to, slot number and etc. All the above information will be reflected on the main computer screen which is supervised by an operator. At any time during the procedure to access the rifles (74), the officers may be required to key in their password or place their ID card on the card reader on top of the fingerprint identification for further verification purposes. Besides the fingerprint verification method, there are other types of accessing methods that can be executed currently known in this field or to be developed. For example, biometric means of identifying the user and accessing the repository can be extended to iris and or retina scan, finger scan, facial scan etc.
However, these are just alternative features that can be included in this preferred embodiment.
The present invention is also connected to a plurality of alarm devices positioned at strategic locations in the building. All the alarm will be reflected in the main computer and the operator can see which alarm system is active and which is not active. The actual position of any alarm triggered will be displayed in the computer generated floor plan and the security can act upon the area immediately. If in any case, an unauthorized person tries to remove the firearms stored in the present firearm repository, the available alarm response will be triggered and the security will be notified immediately. The present repository is provided with a plurality of sensor which can detect even a slight movement in the firearms. However, these sensors have been configured in such a manner that if the firearms are forcibly moved several times, an alarm will be triggered and a signal is sent to the main control room. The officer in charge will be alerted of the invasion. Further movements of the firearms will generate a complete alarm alert in the entire building. The computer system is able to generate the floor plan, in which the trespassing has been identified. The computer system is also able to indicate which repository is being forcibly unlocked and for further security measures, all doors giving access to the said repository can be automatically sealed. Besides the alarm devices mentioned above, a Gas Alarm Spray is installed at the preferred embodiment. This device can be installed internally or externally to the repository (10). If the Gas Alarm Spray is to be placed internally, it will be placed in the rack where the firearms are stored. If the Gas Alarm Spray is to be placed externally, the gas alarm will be secured within close proximity of the repository. The Gas Alarm Spray is connected to security sensors which will be reflected on the main computer as discussed earlier in regards to all the other alarm devices. As mentioned earlier, upon an invasion the alarm devices will trigger a complete alarm alert. This will trigger the Gas Alarm Spray wherein the alarm will defensively spray a non-lethal pepper substance to disorient the intruder, thus providing extra time for the security personnel's to arrive at the scene of intrusion.
According to the present invention, the General Packet Radio Service (GPRS) system is preferably included in this Weapon Control System. The purpose of this system is more for security reasons. Existing GPRS system is purchased wherein the detector chip is installed in the firearm and preprogrammed computer mainframe. This mainframe keeps track of the whereabouts of the firearm, thus if a firearm was to be stolen or missing, it can instantly be located. Besides security reasons, the GPRS can also provide on the whereabouts of the officer in possession of the firearm. Note that the GPRS system is an existing technology and can be linked up with the RFID chip in the case of tracking the missing or stolen firearms.
In a police station or a military camp, firearms are kept in different locations for different departments/divisions. The present invention has been designed in such a manner that each and every firearm repository in each section of a building can be connected via a plurality or communication cables to a central processing unit. This central processing unit can either be positioned in the building or in the same area or can be remotely positioned in another place. The central processing unit will be able to record and monitor all transaction done in accessing a firearm. In the same time, the designated authorities can also keep track of the firearms in stock for future actions such as purchase of new forearms and etc. Further to this, if there is a power failure in the building, a backup power supply is made available immediately. If in any case the repository failed to unlock the firearm even after an identifying the authorized personnel, then an Officer in charge will manually unlock the firearms. Besides the fact of unlocking the repository in case of failure, the manual unlocking device is also used for emergency situations whereby an instant release of all firearms is required. There are numerous ways of doing this. However, the present inventor has utilized a button means to manually unlock the firearms. The closed area (30) of the repository (10) is provided with a restricting member (80), in which is positioned parallel to the barrier plates (32, 32'), Figure 10. Said restricting member (80) comprises of an upstanding first plate (82), a second horizontal plate (84) and a third angularly position plate (86). The second plate (84) is welded to the first plate (82). One end of the third plate (86) is welded to the free end of the second plate (84) and the other end of the third plate (86) is mounted onto one of the terminal ends of the first plate (82). Further to this, a first actuator means (88) is provided, Figure 10. The first actuator means (88) is generally an T shaped member consisting of an elongated rod (90) and two side walls (92). The side walls (92) can be either screwed to the elongated rod (90) or can be welded therein. A second actuator means (94) is also provided in which it comprises of a second elongated rod (96), a side wall (98) and a bearing means (100), Figure 12. One end of the said second elongated rod (96) is secured to the side wall (98). The other end of the second elongated rod (96) is provided with a cut out portion in which the said bearing means (100) is pivotally secured therein. Said bearing means is mounted in such a manner that it is rotatable along the pivoted axis. The first actuator means (88) with one of the side walls (92) secured at one of its ends is introduced into an aperture on the first plate (82) of the restricting member (80). Said aperture is positioned space apart away from the second plate member (84). Before the first actuator means (88) is inserted into the aperture, a biasing means (102) is inserted onto the elongated rod (90) of the first actuator means (88). After the first actuator means (88) is inserted into the aperture, the other side wall (92) is secured to the other end of the elongated rod (90). On the other hand, the second actuator means (94) with the side wall (98) mounted therein is introduced into an aperture on the planar plate (40). Then another biasing means (104) is provided onto the second elongated rod (96) followed by pivotally securing the bearing means in position. The restricting member (80) is positioned spaced apart and opposite of the locking mechanism (12). Both the actuator means when assembled would be adjacent to each other and in physical contact with each other. The perimeter edge of the bearing means when mounted therein should be touching the second plate (84) of the restricting member (80). To manually unlock the firearms, the user need to press the side wall (92) on the first actuator means (88). This will result in the first actuator means (88) to move inwardly and push the second actuator means (94) outwardly in the same direction until the bearing is fully distanced away from the second plate (84). When this happens, the biasing means (104) would be fully compressed. At the same time also, the locking mechanism (12) is technically free to move. The biasing means (72) will then retract from its tension position to its compressed position resulting in slideably moving the locking mechanism (12) upwardly. The second actuator means (94) at this time would be fully retracted again. The firearms are now in an unlock position. To manually lock the firearm back into position, the user uses the hand grip bars (70) to slidebaly move the locking mechanism (12) downwardly. When this is done, the bearing means will rotate along the third plate (86) and at the same tile the biasing means (104) will be compressed gradually. When the bearing means reached the edge of the third plate (86), the biasing means (104) will retract itself resulting in the second actuator means (94) to fully retract itself under the second plate member (84). Any movement vertically upwards is restricted by the restricting member (80). However, such a circumstance of manually unlocking the firearms is predicted to rarely occur. In the present invention, the firearm repository is designed to safely store a rifle but however the present repository can also be redesigned with some minor modification to store other types of firearms such as a handgun and etc.
According to the present invention the number of firearms stored in the firearm repository is four. However, the present invention can also store at least one or more than four firearms at any given time. The only modification required is to reduce or increase the number of recess members (20) and cut - out portions (34) on the barrier plate (32). The numbers of other components will also be reduced or increase according to the number of firearms stored therein.
Further to this, any type of locking mechanism known in the art can be adopted to replace the present locking mechanism (12) as long as the purpose of providing such features is established as in the present invention. Even though, in the present invention, the butt end of the firearm is positioned in the recessed portion (22) and the barrel end of the firearm is positioned in the slot (34), this manner of positioning the firearm can be in the opposite manner. This will involve moving the actual position of the locking mechanism from the top portion of the housing chamber to the bottom portion of the housing chamber.

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1. Improvements to a firearm security and access system comprising of a combined firearm repository and security access control system characterized in that, the improvements consists of:- a firearm repository (10) which includes a housing chamber defining an internal space to accommodate at least one firearm, - a means of holding the firearm securely in the housing chamber, a means of securely locking the firearm in the housing chamber, a means of triggering an alarm response when an unauthorized access to the firearm is detected, a means of identifying and verifying an authorized access to the firearm, and a means of recording all transactions relating to an authorized or an unauthorized access to the firearm held in the housing chamber of the firearm repository (10).
2. Improvements as claimed in Claim 1 wherein the security and access control system consists a means of tracking the whereabouts of the firearms and missing or stolen firearms.
3. Improvements as claimed in Claim 1 wherein the means of holding the firearm securely in the housing chamber includes at least a set of holding members (22, 34).
4. Improvements as claimed in Claims 1 and 3 wherein one of the set of the holding members is a recessed member (22) positioned at the inner side of one end of the housing chamber.
Improvements as claimed in Claims 1 and 3 wherein, the other holding member of the set is a slot (34) positioned at the other inner side of the opposite end of the housing chamber.
6. Improvements as claimed in Claim 1 and Claims 3 to 5 wherein the means of holding the firearm securely in the housing chamber includes at least one recessed member (22) and at least one slot (34), both positioned spaced apart and adjacent to each other in the inner side of the housing chamber.
7. Improvements as claimed in Claim 1 wherein the means of securely locking the firearm in the housing chamber includes at least one locking mechanism (12) wherein the locking mechanism (12) further consists of at least one motor mechanism (42), at least two adjoining plates (50, 52) and a lever means (66) and wherein at least one of the adjoining plates (52) is slideably moveable along the longitudinal axis of the other adjoining plate (50) and wherein the slideably moveable plate (52) is further provided with a slit (58).
8. Improvements a claimed in Claim 1 and 7 wherein the locking mechanism (12) is securely mounted onto a flat planar plate (40).
9. Improvements as claimed in Claim 8 wherein one end of the lever means (66) is secured to one end of the motor mechanism (42) while another end of the lever means (66) is pivotally secured in the slit (58).
10. Improvements as claimed in Claims 1 wherein the means of securing the firearm in the housing chamber is done by triggering the locking mechanism (12).
11. Improvements as claimed in Claim 10 wherein when the locking mechanism (12) is triggered, the motor mechanism (42) is activated to rotate in a first direction, resulting in the lever means (66) to be rotationally moved in the same direction from its first position into its second position and thereafter slideably moving the adjoining plate member (52) along the vertical axis of the adjoining plate (50).
12. Improvements as claimed in Claim 10 wherein when the locking mechanism (12) is triggered again, the motor mechanism (42) is deactivated to rotate in a second direction, resulting in the lever means (66) to be rotationally moved in the same direction from its second position to its first position and thereafter slidebaly moving the adjoining plate member (52) along the vertical axis of the adjoining plate (50).
13. Improvements as claimed in Claim 1 wherein the means of securing the firearm is indicated by two LED lights (35, 35') which have two different colors respectively whereby when the locking mechanism (12) is activated, the first light is on while the second off and when the locking mechanism (12) is deactivated, the first one is off while the second one is on.
14. Improvements as claimed in Claim 1 wherein the means of triggering the alarm response when an unauthorized access to the firearm is detected consists of at least one sensor means or a combination of a plurality of sensor means provided in the firearm repository (10).
15. Improvements as claimed in Claim 1 wherein the alarm response, when an unauthorized access to the firearm is detected consists of a Gas Alarm Spray unit which system is placed externally or internally to the repository (10) and wherein the said unit is connected to sensors that are connected to the computer mainframe and will be activated when an intrusion occurs.
16. Improvements as claimed in Claim 1 wherein the means of identifying or verifying an authorized access to the firearm consists of at least one identification or verification device or a plurality of such device used in a combination.
17. Improvements as claimed in Claim 16 wherein the identification or verification devices includes a fingerprint reader, an access card reader, biometric means and the like devices.
18. Improvements as claimed in Claim 17 wherein the biometric means includes fingerprint verification, iris and/or retina scan, finger scan, facial scan and the like.
19. Improvements as claimed in Claim 1 wherein the means of recording all transaction relating to an authorized or an unauthorized access to the firearm held in the housing chamber consists of a plurality of wire means connecting the firearm repository (10) and the security and access control system to at least one central processing unit, which is either located in the vicinity of the firearm repository (10) or at a remote location.
20. Improvements as claimed in Claim 1 wherein the means of recording all transactions relating to authorized or an unauthorized access to a firearm consists of a identifying and data recording chip which is secured to the firearm and a receiver device disposed at the pre-selected point in the repository (10) wherein the firearm and the pre-selected point in the repository (10) are in contact with each other.
21. Improvements as claimed in Claim 20 wherein the identifying and data recording chip is a Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) chip that is readable by a reader positioned at the pre-selected point in the repository (10).
22. Improvements as claimed in Claim 2 wherein the means of tracking the whereabouts of the firearm and missing or stolen firearm consists of a radio system linked between the firearm embedded with an electronic chip which is detectable by at least one reader that is in communication with a computer mainframe that is capable of providing the exact location of the firearm.
23. Improvements as claimed in Claim 22 wherein the radio system is a General Packet Radio Service (GPRS) system.
24. Improvements as claimed in Claims 1 to 23 wherein the improved combined firearm repository and security and access control system is configured to release at least one firearm from the housing chamber designated to a predetermined user at any given time.
25. Improvements as claimed in Claims 1 to 24 wherein the locking mechanism (12) has been further configured in such a manner that if the user fail to remove the already released firearm from the housing chamber within a predetermined period of time, the locking mechanism will be automatically triggered to securely lock the firearm in the housing chamber.
26. Improvements as claimed in Claims 1 to 25 wherein the firearm can be selected from a range of firearms such as a shotgun, a rifle, a handgun and the like.
27. A method of securing and accessing to a firearm held in a housing chamber of a combined firearm repository security and access control system comprising the steps of having at least one firearm securely held in the housing chamber of the firearm repository (10).
28. A method of securing and accessing to a firearm acclaimed in Claim 27 wherein a user is identified by a preprogrammed central processing unit in a main control room by either means of fingerprint , an access card or entering a specific number and/or letter on a keypad or in any combination thereof and the like to determined its identity,
29. A method of securing and accessing to a firearm as claimed in Claim 27 wherein having the identified and verified user to approach the firearm repository (10) and further verify and identify its identity either on a fingerprint reader, an access card reader or entering a specific number and/or letter on a keypad or in any combination thereof which are provided at the firearm repository (10) and further followed by the identity of another already authenticated user.
30. A method of securing and accessing to a firearm as claimed in Claim 27 wherein both the users identifications and verifying is compared with the information preprogrammed in the central processing unit and wherein upon confirming the central processing unit will send a signal to the locking mechanism (12) on firearm repository (10) and triggering the same thereafter to further activate a pre-determined motor mechanism (42) which is configured to unlock the slot (34) in which the firearm designated to the user is held therein.
31. A method of securing and accessing to a firearm as claimed in Claim 27 wherein after the firearm is removed from its position, the central processing unit will send another signal to the locking mechanism (12) on the firearm repository (10) after a predetermined period of time to trigger the locking mechanism (12) again and thereafter deactivating the motor mechanism (12) to relock the said slot (36).
32. A method as claimed in Claims 27 to 31 wherein when more than one firearms (74) are secured in the housing chamber of the firearm repository (10), each user who is designated to each firearm is require to perform the same steps, one after another when removing the firearms (74) and returning the firearms (74) to the firearm repository (10).
3. A method a claimed in Claims 27 to 32 wherein the locking mechanism (12) can be manually triggered by an authorized user to override the steps at time of power failure or emergency or the like situations.
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