Abstract

A blast resistant and dispersement accessory adapted for retro-fitting to an existing safe (1) or similar security device, said accessory comprising an auxiliary casing (2) formed of blast resistant materials adapted for retro-fitting to the body of said safe, said casing including an interior chamber (4) to receive the explosive gasses generated by said blast, one or a plurality of vent holes (3) communicating with said interior chamber and a sacrificial exterior vent door (5) or the like, adapted to deploy open or to dissipate said explosive gasses applied to the interior of said safe and conduited to the said interior chamber wherein said exterior vent door is positioned remote from said vent holes so as to prevent direct access to said safe upon deployment.

IPC Classes  ?

• E05G 1/00 - Safes or strong-rooms for valuables
• E05G 1/04 - Closure fasteners
• E06B 5/12 - Doors, windows, or like closures for special purposesBorder constructions therefor for protection against air-raid or other war-like actionDoors, windows, or like closures for special purposesBorder constructions therefor for other protective purposes against air pressure, explosion, or gas
• E05G 1/02 - Safes or strong-rooms for valuables Details
• E05G 1/12 - Safes or strong-rooms for valuables with fluent-material releasing, generating or distributing means, e.g. fire-retardant or fire extinguishing means