Adjustable Anti-Theft Case With Magnetic Locking Mechanism
Solution Overview
Problem
Existing anti-theft cases for items like blades, perfumes, and compact discs lack visibility from outside due to the placement of withdrawal-preventing means on the case walls, making them cumbersome and obstructing the view of the product.
Innovation Solution
An adjustable anti-theft case design that incorporates sliding extensions with engaging teeth and locking mechanisms, allowing for total visibility while maintaining secure item containment, utilizing magnetic or radiofrequency labels inaccessible from outside, and enabling easy item insertion and removal with magnetic attraction.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If withdrawal-preventing means are placed on the case walls to prevent theft, then security is improved, but visibility of the product from outside deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent removes the withdrawal-preventing means from the case walls and relocates them to the base of the case. This extraction from the visible wall surfaces eliminates the visual obstruction while preserving the anti-theft function, as the means remain operational at the base where they engage with the item packaging.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent transitions the placement of withdrawal-preventing means from a vertical dimension (on the walls) to a horizontal dimension (at the base). This spatial repositioning in another dimension allows the case walls to remain clear and transparent for product visibility while the security function is maintained at the base level.
2Reliability
If withdrawal-preventing means are placed on the case walls to prevent theft, then security is improved, but the means become cumbersome relative to case sizes
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts the withdrawal-preventing means from the case walls and relocates them to the base, removing the cumbersome visual and physical presence from the main case structure. This repositioning reduces the perceived complexity and bulkiness while maintaining the security function.
Solution Approach 2:
By moving the withdrawal-preventing means to the base dimension, the patent reduces their impact on the overall case profile and visual complexity. The means are now confined to the base area rather than extending across the case walls, making the case appear less cumbersome.
3Reliability
If withdrawal-preventing means are placed on the case walls to prevent theft, then security is improved, but the means obstruct the view of the product
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts the withdrawal-preventing means from the case walls, removing the obstructions from the visible surfaces. This allows the entire wall area to be transparent and visible for product display while the security function is maintained at the base where it is not in the visual field.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent relocates the withdrawal-preventing means to the base dimension, separating the security function from the visual display area. This dimensional separation maximizes the visible area of the case walls for product viewing while the anti-theft means operate independently at the base level.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The adjustable design ensures secure item containment while allowing complete visibility of the product from outside, enhancing usability and visibility without compromising security.
Implementation Method 1
anti-theft means are housed, in an inaccessible position, such as magnetic labels, radiofrequency emission labels or the like, cooperating with detecting barriers
Implementation Method 2
which can be activated and/or only de-activated by means of magnetic devices available only for service personnel
Data Source
AI summary
An adjustable anti-theft case (1) is described, of the type comprising item removal preventing means (2) from inside of the case (1) and comprising at least one side along its height (3) and one side along its depth (4, 44) which have a length substantially corresponding to or lower than the minimum length of the corresponding sides dell′item (2) of minimum sizes, at least one (3, 4, 44) of the sides (3, 4, 44) being made able to be elongated, through at least one extension (6, 46), over the minimum length, the side able to be elongated (3, 4, 44) being designed to be blocked in its elongation condition through the engagement between first engaging teeth (7) present on the extension (6, 46) and locking and unlocking means (14, 24) made of ferromagnetic material connected to the side able to be elongated (3, 4, 44) and projecting from its surface oriented towards the surface of the extension (6, 46), the side able to be elongated (3, 4, 44) being further designed to be unlocked from its elongation condition through the disengagement between the first engaging teeth (7) and the locking and unlocking means (14, 24) by means of a magnetic attraction force, the extension (6, 46) being equipped with at least one row of first engaging teeth (7) arranged next to a side end (15, 16, 55, 56) of the extension (6, 46), the locking and unlocking means (14, 24) being arranged next to at least one side end (25, 26, 65, 66) of the side able to be elongated (3, 4, 44).