Abstract: A secure key storage device integrable with an electronic lock having a mechanical key override activation and a mechanical lock. The storage device contains and provides a key which can open the electronic lock on a mechanical override basis via the mechanical lock and is comprised of a locking key caddy compartment which contains the key, and which is provided with a mechanical lock opening member to effect opening thereof. The secure key storage device has a mounting element with a structure configured to be fitted with and securely supported by the mechanical lock of an existing electronic lock on the door and wherein the locking key caddy compartment element is integrated with the mounting element either by fastening elements or as a one piece structure. Alternatively, or in addition a spare battery compartment element is provided with a spare charged battery.

Abstract: A safe includes a body that has an opening for receiving and holding an object. A door is rotatably interfaced to the body by, for example, a series of pins, whereas the door obstructs the opening in a first position of rotation, and the door provides access to the body of the safe through the opening when the door is in a second position of rotation. A locking mechanism engages between the door and the body when the door is rotated to the first position of rotation thereby holding the door in the first position of rotation until the locking mechanism is released and, upon releasing by the locking mechanism, the door is free to rotate towards the second position of rotation.

Abstract: A gun safe, according to various embodiments, comprises: (1) a secure housing defining an interior and an opening; (2) a door; and (3) a vertical array of shelves within the interior of the secure housing immediately adjacent a lateral portion of the opening. In various embodiments, each of the shelves defines a handgun support portion that comprises a cutout that is dimensioned to allow a portion of a handgun to extend through the cutout as the handgun is supported on opposite sides of the handgun by the shelf. In particular embodiments, the gun safe further comprises at least one shelf disposed within the interior of the secure housing that is configured to rotate about a central axis and defines one or more handgun support portions.

Abstract: A safe having a support assembly disposed in the interior of the safe. The door of the safe is coupled to the support assembly and is easily shiftable between a closed position wherein the door is received in an opening of the safe and an open position wherein the door is removed from the opening in the safe and disposed in the interior of the safe.

Abstract: Systems and methods for providing a safe for storing a firearm in a ready position, the safe further including a biometric sensor for receiving a biometric parameter to determine a permission for accessing an interior space of the safe, the safe further including a feature for reporting unauthorized attempts to access the safe.

Abstract: A safe includes a body that has an opening for receiving and holding an object. A door is rotatably interfaced to the body, whereas the door obstructs the opening in a first position of rotation, and the door provides access to the body of the safe through the opening when the door is in a second position of rotation. A locking mechanism engages between the door and the body when the door is rotated to the first position of rotation thereby holding the door in the first position of rotation until the locking mechanism is released and, upon releasing by the locking mechanism, the door is free to rotate towards the second position of rotation.

Abstract: A shelf device comprises an enclosed frame that includes a plurality of members, a concealed compartment within the frame, and a locking system that includes a locking mechanism comprising a slide bolt and magnetic lift positioned perpendicularly within the slide bolt, a ledge that is engaged with the slide bolt when the locking system is locked, and a magnet. The magnetic lift moves in one direction to cause the slide bolt to move perpendicularly to the magnetic lift's direction as the slide bolt disengages or engages with the ledge to unlock or lock the shelf, respectively. In one embodiment, a rare earth magnet is aligned with the magnetic lift to pull the magnetic lift vertically upward causing the slide bolt to move horizontally backward to disengage the slide bolt from the ledge. Consequently, the shelf is opened as one or more frame members are released to expose the concealed compartment.

Abstract: An application for a safe or strong box attachment mechanism that attaches to a bed system includes a barbed plate that has barbs. The barbed plate readily inserts between a box spring and a mattress, but due to the barbs, is difficult to remove without lifting the mattress from the box spring making it at least difficult to remove by, for example, children in the home. In some embodiments, the safe (or strong box) has a revolving door that, when a proper code/combination/biometric is provided, rotatably opens to expose the contents.

Abstract: A safe having a support assembly disposed in the interior of the safe. The door of the safe is coupled to the support assembly and is easily shiftable between a closed position wherein the door is received in an opening of the safe and an open position wherein the door is removed from the opening in the safe and disposed in the interior of the safe.

Abstract: Gun safes according to various embodiments include a secure housing and a rotatable gun support assembly that is disposed at least partially within an interior portion of the secure housing, and that is adapted to support rifles in a substantially upright position adjacent a perimeter of a portion of the gun support assembly.

Abstract: A safe having a support assembly disposed in the interior of the safe. The door of the safe is coupled to the support assembly and is easily shiftable between a closed position wherein the door is received in an opening of the safe and an open position wherein the door is removed from the opening in the safe and disposed in the interior of the safe.

Abstract: An application for a safe or strong box attaches to a larger, heavy object and provides improved security to its contents from unwanted removal. The safe or strong box has a revolving door that, when a proper code/combination/biometric is provided, rotatably opens to expose the contents. In one embodiment, the safe/strong box interfaces to, for example, a bedding system using a barbed plate that readily inserts between a box spring and a mattress, but due to the barbs, is difficult to remove without lifting the mattress from the box spring making it at least difficult to remove by, for example, children in the home. In some embodiments, sound dampening devices are provided to provide a quiet retraction of the revolving door, so as to not alert an intruder when the occupant is retrieving a weapon such as a pistol.

Abstract: An application for a safe or strong box attaches to a larger, heavy object and provides improved security to its contents from unwanted removal. The safe or strong box has a revolving door that, when a proper code/combination/biometric is provided, rotatably opens to expose the contents. In one embodiment, the safe/strong box interfaces to, for example, a bedding system using a barbed plate that readily inserts between a box spring and a mattress, but due to the barbs, is difficult to remove without lifting the mattress from the box spring making it at least difficult to remove by, for example, children in the home. In some embodiments, sound dampening devices are provided to provide a quiet retraction of the revolving door, so as to not alert an intruder when the occupant is retrieving a weapon such as a pistol.

Abstract: An application for a safe or strong box attaches to a larger, heavy object and provides improved security to its contents from unwanted removal. The safe or strong box has a revolving door that, when a proper code/combination/biometric is provided, rotatably opens to expose the contents. In one embodiment, the safe/strong box interfaces to, for example, a bedding system using a barbed plate that readily inserts between a box spring and a mattress, but due to the barbs, is difficult to remove without lifting the mattress from the box spring making it at least difficult to remove by, for example, children in the home. In some embodiments, sound dampening devices are provided to provide a quiet retraction of the revolving door, so as to not alert an intruder when the occupant is retrieving a weapon such as a pistol.

Abstract: Safes according to various embodiments of the invention include a housing defining a storage chamber. In various embodiments, the housing includes a first, partially cylindrical enclosure, and a second portion that extends outwardly from the first portion. In particular embodiments, the second portion is in communication with the first portion of the chamber and an access opening. Further embodiments include a rotatable item support assembly defining a shelf portion. In various embodiments, the item support is adapted so that, when rotated, moves between a first position, in which the shelf portion is disposed within the first portion of the storage chamber, and a second position, in which the shelf portion is disposed within the second portion of the storage chamber. Various embodiments include a door preventing access to the chamber through the access opening.

Abstract: A safe having a support assembly disposed in the interior of the safe. The door of the safe is coupled to the support assembly and is shiftable between a closed position wherein the door is received in an opening of the safe and an open position wherein the door is removed from the opening in the safe and disposed in the interior of the safe.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a delivery door having anti-theft security means, more particularly to a door structure consists of a pair of casings, area adjustable mounting plate, hinge means and actuation means, which are installed on an entrance door or a window for delivering articles or products thereof. A delivery door installed on an entrance door or a window comprise an outer casing (4) and an inner casing (5) pivotally mounted on hinge means (3, 8, 9, 10), actuation means (12, 13, 15, 16) associated with the outer casing (4) and the inner casing (5) for opening and closing operation of casings and the mounting plate (6) having area adjustable means between the outer casing (4) and the inner casing (5) is characterized in that the mounting plate (6) is rotatable while in the transporting operation which securely controlled by the actuation means.

Abstract: A method for controlling access to a storage unit owned by an owner, wherein a renter has access to the storage unit unless the owner receives the legal right to deny the renter access to the storage unit and decides to do so. In this method, the storage unit is secured by a lock that is, at least in part, controlled by the renter. A remotely controllable lockout assembly, however, is capable of over locking the storage unit so that the renter can no longer gain entry when the lockout assembly is activated. The method includes remotely controlling the lockout assembly to deny the renter access to the unit when the owner receives the legal right to deny the renter access to the storage unit and decides to do so.

Abstract: A safe having a support assembly disposed in the interior of the safe. The door of the safe is coupled to the support assembly and is shiftable between a closed position wherein the door is received in an opening of the safe and an open position wherein the door is removed from the opening in the safe and disposed in the interior of the safe.

Abstract: A safe having a support assembly disposed in the interior of the safe. The door of the safe is coupled to the support assembly and is shiftable between a closed position wherein the door is received in an opening of the safe and an open position wherein the door is removed from the opening in the safe and disposed in the interior of the safe.

Abstract: The invention relates to a goods transfer station (1) for discharging articles (4, 5), having at least one delivery window (12), at least one conveying space (19, 20, 21, 22, 30, 31) and at least one closing element (23, 24, 25, 26, 32, 33), it being the case that the conveying space has at least one opening (9, 10), through which an article (4, 5) can be discharged from the conveying space (19, 20, 21, 22, 30, 31), that the conveying space (19, 20, 21, 22, 30, 31) can be moved between at least one unloading position (7) and at least one loading position (3), that its opening (9, 10) is located in the region of a delivery window (12) in the unloading position (7), and that the opening can be closed by the closing element at least in the unloading position. The invention also relates to a process for operating such an apparatus.

Abstract: An apparatus comprising a protective envelope (2) having one aperture (3), casings (4) for banknotes and valuables (5), support and movement members (6) engaging the casings (4) and adapted to impose a first movement along a selection path to said casings, and electronic control means (9), the casings (4) being movably in engagement with the support and movement members (6) in a direction transverse to the selection path, and translation members (10) being also arranged which are adapted to impose a second movement to the casings (4), which is transverse to the selection path and passes at least close to the aperture (3), to make the casings (4) accessible for deposit and drawing operations manually carried out through the aperture (3).

Abstract: A secure servicing system for an automatic teller machine (ATM) or similar machine. An ATM is mounted on a rotatable/translatable baseplate in a kiosk with the operating side flush with an opening in the kiosk. By rotating and translating the baseplate, the ATM operating side is moved to a secure space inside the kiosk, providing access through a kiosk door for service. A blank side at least partially fills the opening. The baseplate is mounted on rollers and rotated by a driven bar connected between the baseplate and kiosk floor. An idler bar similarly connected guides translation of the baseplate during rotation. A sliding door, actuated by the baseplate translation idler bar, fills any space between one of the sides and the edge of the kiosk opening, where the side is narrower than the opening. A locking mechanism is provided to releasably lock the baseplate in either position. The kiosk is thus secure during service, adding of cash, when out of service, etc.

Abstract: An automatic transaction machine storing apparatus for storing a plurality of automatic transaction machines. The apparatus includes a plurality of entrances for respectively carrying the automatic transaction machines therethrough into a customer room. The entrances are provided in front of set positions of the automatic transaction machines. A machine room defined behind the customer room has a space for maintenance of each automatic transaction machine or cash exchange. Furthermore, the apparatus further includes a plurality of security sensors provided on an outer panel of the apparatus to detect an external attack and a control unit for rotationally driving a rotating table on which each automatic transaction machine is mounted at a required angle according to information output from the security sensors, thereby orienting a security panel standing on the rotating table toward an attacked position to secure the automatic transaction machine against the external attack.

Abstract: A vend door assembly for a vending machine from which articles are selected from a supply area and then deposited into a common vending area of the vending machine and which provides a customer access opening through which articles can be removed. It includes a delivery compartment mounted for pivotal movement between a receiving position in which articles are received through an opening therein from the article supply area, and an article retrieving position in which the opening therein is pivoted and aligned with the customer access opening in the vending area so that a customer can remove the articles from the delivery compartment.

Abstract: This invention relates to a safe assembly whose outer shape is generally parallelepipedic defined by a width, a height and a depth, one of the dimensions--height and width--being smaller than the depth, this assembly being mounted on a fastening structure. The safe is mounted on the structure by means of a pivot pin which is at right angles to that of the two dimensions which is smaller than the depth, and which is inaccessible from outside the safe, so that, with respect to the structure, this safe is capable of occupying a first position in which, the depth being non-parallel to a reference plane, the inconvenience caused by the bulk of the safe is considerable, and a second position in which the depth extends parallel to said reference plane, the inconvenience caused by the bulk of the safe being reduced. One application of the present invention is the positioning of a safe in the boot of a private car.

Abstract: An access door system for a narrow profile enclosure for housing an automatic teller machine (ATM) which allows servicing of the teller machine from within the enclosure for enhanced security for the contents of the ATM and service technician safety. The enclosure includes a door that is hinged and pivots along one vertical end surface allowing the opposite vertical edge surface to rotate away from the enclosure side surface through 30 degrees of rotation. The vertical edge surface includes a perpendicular rectilinear end wall of the same height fixedly attached at a location slightly spaced from the vertical edge surface which extends inwardly from and perpendicular thereto. The rectangular end wall is either a solid panel or has a pivotal door for enclosure entry therethrough.

Abstract: Within a vault (11) having an access aperture (12), a number of rectangular racks (1, 2) are individually and detachably mounted on an annular turntable (14) rotating in a horizontal plane. Each rack accommodates in compartments (6) of variable sizes a single row of individually accessible, superposed safe-deposit boxes (4), all the compartments of any one rack opening out on the same side of that rack. Within the turntable is a vertical hoist mechanism (7) comprising an upright (8) and a horizontal lifting arm (9) travelling along the upright. A selected rack (1a) is moved into a starting position by the turntable, seized by the lifting arm, and raised to the level of the access aperture independently of the other racks. There is no possibility of breaking through laterally from a safe-deposit box of any one rack into a safe-deposit box of another rack.

Abstract: An access door system for a building housing an automatic teller machine is disclosed. The system includes an outer door in the front wall of the building that opens to allow the door of the safe portion of the teller machine to open 180.degree.. An arcuate shaped wall is attached to the opening edge of the outer door and extends along an arcuate path for 90.degree.. A door is provided in the arcuate shaped wall that is lockable from inside the building to provide a secure work space for a technician servicing the teller machine.

Abstract: A cashier's safe for banks is disclosed in which money cassettes in vertical columns are held in storage spaces on rotatable racks disposed on opposite sides of the vertical traveling path of a cassette carrier. Each cassette selectively can be brought up to a money receiving and withdrawal point at the top of the safe and returned to its proper storage space by the cassette carrier. Cassettes containing larger sums of money are moved more slowly to the withdrawal point than those containing lesser sums to reduce the probability of robbery. Storage units in the safe for bank notes include bank note storage belts wound on storage drums. The storage units are located on opposite sides of a vertical covered belt conveyor for bank notes which transfer them from the storage units to a bank note receiving and withdrawal point at the top of the safe. Bank note switches associated with the storage units are provided along the covered belt conveyor.

Abstract: A tamperproof key safe for guest rooms of motels comprises a mounting bracket surrounded by a containment box having a hinged compartment rotatable to an open position for providing access to a tethered room key. An electronic press key calculator actuates a solenoid operated release mechanism, or a rotatable mechanical latch may be used for partially releasing the hinged compartment and accessing the room key. Further rotation of the mechanical latch provides access to the interior of the key safe for making inspections and repairs.

Abstract: A security vault for receiving and permitting seriatim access to a number of receptacles, which may receive coin boxes used in pay telephones or the like. The receptacles are on multiple tiers of a carousel assembly rotatably mounted within a security barrier. A doorway in the security barrier permits access only to a single receptacle on each tier, as the carousel assembly is indexed in rotation, and a door selects only one tier at a time for access. An indexing and locking mechanism selectively couples the door to the carousel assembly, displacing the door to the next available tier and then locking the door to prevent unauthorized access to any receptacle on a previous tier.

Abstract: A security case adapted to be disposed on a counter of a bank, which comprises a housing having at least one security closet at its upper portion and aligned front and rear openings at the front side and at the rear side of the lower portion of the housing. At least one rotary container is mounted in the housing between the front and rear openings for rotation about a vertical axis, and is provided with an opening to allow banking documents access to the container, the container conveying the documents from the front side to the rear side of the counter. A transparent cover is disposed for covering a portion of the openings of the housing for allowing a view to the front side from the rear side of the counter.

Abstract: A drum-shaped cash drop box rotatable about a pin coincident with its central axis includes a substantially U-shaped rotatable handle. The drum has a plurality of compartments. Insertion slots arranged at spaced intervals about the drum cylindrical periphery, each communicating with an associated compartment. Swingable doors arranged along one flat side wall of the drum respectively lockingly seal and unseal access openings, for gaining access to the compartments. The drop box is insertable into a parallelepiped shaped sleeve, having one vertical side opening. Guides in the sleeve interior limit the penetration depth of the drop box into the sleeve and align the handle for locking. The pin of a lockable detent moves into an opening in one arm of the handle to lock the drop box within the sleeve while permitting free rotation thereof. The top surface of the sleeve is provided with a common insertion opening and the drop box is rotatable to selectively align the drop box insertion openings therewith.

Abstract: Transaction processing enclosure for containment of electronic data processing equipment, banking apparatus, documentation, and the like including a housing that incorporates electrically conductive, structural, radiant heat reflective, fibrous, refractory, and ceramic insulating ply.

Abstract: This apparatus is of the kind comprising a fixed frame 1 and a drum 5 having a vertical axis for rotation relative to and within the frame about a vertical axis, this drum comprising an internal cavity intended to receive the objects to be passed and accessible through an opening formed in the vertical wall of the drum, the apparatus also comprising means for stopping and locking the drum relative to the chassis in two diametrically opposite positions.According to the invention, these means for stopping and locking the drum relative to the frame comprise an abutment fixed to the end 12 of the drum and another abutment 17 fixed on the end 8 of the frame, and also an inclined leaf spring which can withdraw vertically out of the way when the stop of the drum passes, the gap e left between the end of the frame and the end of the drum corresponding practically to the vertical dimension of these abutments alone.The invention has particularly advantageous application in government offices, banks, etc.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an equipment (12) enclosure which is particularly adapted for post office use is described. In particular the present invention relates to a post office box or related equipment (12) enclosure which has an inner unit (11) which rotates in a housing (10) so that the inner unit can expose equipment on one side (10b) for customer use and provide secure access for reloading of the equipment by means of doors (31) or the like on the back side of the equipment. The equipment is particularly adapted to mount standard mailbox inserts (12) having locking doors (12a).

Abstract: Transaction processing enclosures for containment of electronic data processing equipment, banking apparatus and the like incorporating a housing comprising a composite laminate composed of reflective, refractory and structural elements to provide an enclosure of unique structural integrity, and protection to the environment within and outside said enclosure against adverse factors such as impact and fire, and insulation against wide variations in temperature exterior to said enclosure while sustaining a stable environment within said enclosure.

Abstract: The lock chamber is employed for the passage of packets or large-sized objects between a room reserved for the public and a premises which is isolated and protected from the public by a safety partition wall. It may be for example employed in administrative services such as post-offices, departmental stores or left-luggage offices of stations or airports, etc.In this lock chamber, the drum has at least one window closed by a transparent bullet-proof material. This window is diametrally opposed to the access opening for supervising the exchange. The drum has end-of-travel abutments and locking means which automatically fix the drum in any one of its loading or unloading positions.

Abstract: A mounting and operating assembly for a movable closure or door of a transaction security booth or enclosure or the like having an upright cylindrical configuration, including an angle-iron shaped cross-section mounting ring having an inwardly projecting horizontal flange to be secured to the top portion of the enclosure by circumferentially spaced fastening bolts, a double I-beam shaped track secured to the ring by bolts through the flange having a pair of cable idler wheels on each, a T-shaped carrier at plural locations above the closure secured to the latter and having pairs of roller wheels riding on the bottom flange of the track, a drive motor and worm gear box supported on the ring having a horizontal axis wheel driving a cable system trained about a pair of horizontal axis idler wheels and about the cable idler wheels defining the cable path and secured to at least one of the carriers to open and close the closure.

Abstract: A transaction security device comprising a booth of a material and construction capable of selective voluntary entry and involuntary personnel retention and incorporating a transaction interface; entrance means for said booth; a closure for said entrance means, and control means adapted to secure and unsecure at least said entrance means; and cooperating with said booth, disposed, therein, or indeed independent thereof, at least one secondary enclosure adapted to contain apparatus disposed upon at least one turntable within a housing module composed of an enlosure, portions of which are independently rotatable about said turntable and the devices disposed thereon; and means for access to the interior of said housing and with said transaction interface.