Secure enclosure
US7847256B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 30, 2008 |
| Grant date | Dec 7, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 30, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60R25/00
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A system is provided for detecting when an enclosure having a body and a removable cover is opened. The system comprises a light source for generating a light beam, a light detector for detecting the light beam, and at least one reflector all mounted inside the enclosure. The reflector reflects the light beam along a predetermined pathway toward the light detector when the removable cover is closed over the body.
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