Adjustable Anti-Theft Connector for Equipment Security Slots
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing anti-theft connectors for equipment are limited by the need for multiple types to accommodate different sized security slots, making them inconvenient and prone to removal when the wrong size is used.
Innovation Solution
An anti-theft connector with adjustable insertion pieces that can be set to different opening angles to fit various security slot widths, using a combination of insertion piece biasing, angle adjusting, and locking mechanisms.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If multiple types of anti-theft connectors are prepared to match different security slot sizes, then compatibility with various security slots is improved, but device complexity and inventory requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The insertion pieces are made adjustable in opening angle through a mechanism that allows the user to modify the angle between insertion pieces to match different security slot widths. This dynamic adjustment capability enables a single connector type to adapt to multiple security slot sizes, eliminating the need for multiple fixed connector types.
Solution Approach 2:
A single anti-theft connector is designed to perform multiple functions by accommodating different security slot widths through adjustable insertion pieces. The connector can be used with various security slot sizes (e.g., 4.5mm, 6mm, 7mm) without requiring different connector types, achieving universal compatibility.
2Adaptability or versatility
If a larger-sized anti-theft connector is used, then it can accommodate larger security slots, but it cannot be installed in smaller-sized security slots
Solution Approach 1:
The insertion pieces can be dynamically adjusted to different opening angles, allowing the connector to be properly installed in security slots of various sizes. The user can modify the angle between insertion pieces to match the specific security slot width, ensuring proper fit and installation.
3Ease of operation
If a smaller-sized anti-theft connector is used, then it can be installed in smaller security slots, but it may be removed from larger-sized security slots
Solution Approach 1:
The connector allows dynamic adjustment of insertion piece angles to match the specific security slot size. When properly adjusted, the insertion pieces engage securely with the security slot, preventing removal. This ensures both ease of installation and reliability of attachment.
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AI summary
The present invention is to provide an anti-theft connector for equipment that can be used for different sized security slots with a single device, wherein the anti-theft connector is to be fixed to security slots of equipment, and comprises insertion pieces 20, 20 that have insertion pawls 21, 21 protruding and engageable with the security slots and base portions 22, 22, an angle adjusting means 30 adapted to enter between the base portions and to adjust the relative opening angles of the insertion pieces at least by a first opening angle and a second opening angle, and a locking means 40 for holding and locking the angle adjusting means.