Adapter Security Keychain With Clamping Assembly
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Solution Overview
Problem
Digital adapters and dongles used for connecting mobile content devices to larger monitors or projection screens are easily misplaced or stolen due to their small size and lack of secure attachment solutions.
Innovation Solution
A security system comprising a wire with attached digital adapters and a clamping assembly that secures the wire to a cable, allowing for convenient access and reduced risk of loss or theft, featuring a retaining ring and adjustable clamping assembly for various cable sizes and adapter types.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If digital adapters are kept separate and portable, then they are easy to carry and access, but they are easily misplaced, lost or stolen
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple digital adapters with a cable management system into a single integrated security keychain assembly. The adapters are attached to a wire that is secured to a cable via a clamping assembly, merging the functionality of multiple separate adapters into one secure unit that cannot be easily misplaced or stolen.
2Reliability
If multiple adapters are secured together, then security and organization are improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The security keychain system is segmented into distinct functional components: a wire for attaching adapters, a clamping assembly for securing to cables, and individual adapter slots. This segmentation allows each component to perform its specific function while maintaining overall system security, and enables easy replacement or modification of individual adapters without affecting the entire system.
3Reliability
If adapters are attached to a cable, then they remain at the presentation location, but access convenience may be reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The clamping assembly incorporates a dynamic locking mechanism that can be easily opened and closed. The wire can be quickly released from the clamping assembly when access is needed, allowing adapters to be removed or replaced, and then re-secured when not in use. This dynamic design maintains security while enabling convenient access.
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AI summary
A adapter security system adapted to be attached to a cable is taught. The adapter security system includes a wire, at least one adapter that is carried by the wire, and a clamping assembly that is adapted to attach the wire to the cable. The adapter security system provides a means of securing adapters at the location of a presentation while also providing convenient access for the user to the adapters.