Boot Anti-Theft Tag Heel Locking Mechanism
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current anti-theft tags are ineffective in preventing the theft of boots due to the lack of a specialized solution for this type of high-value commodity, leading to inadequate security and potential damage in self-service sales environments.
Innovation Solution
A smart anti-theft tag designed specifically for boots, featuring a hoop assembly, bolt assembly, and lock assembly, along with a detection element and sounder component, which secures to the boot's heel and triggers an alarm if removed without authorization, utilizing a coil to engage the store's access control system.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If existing anti-theft tags are used for boots, then general anti-theft function is provided, but the anti-theft effect is insufficient due to lack of specialization for boot structure
Solution Approach 1:
The anti-theft tag is designed with localized adaptations for boot structure, including a heel-loop assembly that specifically engages with the boot heel area, and a detection element positioned to detect removal attempts at this critical location. This localized specialization improves the anti-theft reliability for boots while maintaining the general anti-theft functionality.
2Reliability
If a specialized anti-theft tag for boots is designed, then anti-theft reliability is improved, but device complexity increases due to additional assemblies
Solution Approach 1:
The anti-theft tag employs a nested structure where the detection element is integrated within the tag holder, the hoop assembly is nested within the tag holder, and the lock assembly contains the bolt assembly. This nesting approach reduces overall device complexity while maintaining specialized anti-theft functionality for boots.
Solution Approach 2:
Multiple functional assemblies (detection element, hoop assembly, lock assembly, bolt assembly) are merged into a single integrated anti-theft tag device that attaches to the boot. This consolidation improves reliability by ensuring coordinated operation of all components while managing complexity through unified design.
3Reliability
If the tag uses multiple assemblies for secure attachment, then anti-theft performance is enhanced, but ease of operation deteriorates due to complex locking mechanism
Solution Approach 1:
The lock assembly is designed to automatically engage with the bolt assembly when the hoop assembly is attached to the boot heel, providing self-service locking without requiring manual intervention. The detection element also automatically activates to monitor the tag's attachment status, enhancing security performance while maintaining ease of operation.
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 smart anti-theft tag effectively prevents unauthorized removal of boots, ensuring reliable security, ease of use, and convenience while maintaining the boot's aesthetic appeal, as it integrates seamlessly with existing market security systems.
Implementation Method 1
a detection hole is formed in the concave surface to allow a detection light or a detection ray to pass through
Implementation Method 2
a coil and a battery... the coil in the tag will be triggered by the coil in the tag and make alarm sounds
Implementation Method 3
a plug spring located in the plug seat and applying a force to the cylinder to enable the cylinder to be matched with the bolt
Implementation Method 4
a bolt movably located in the tag holder and applying a force to the lock tooth by means of a lock tooth spring
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AI summary
Embodiments described herein relate to an anti-theft device for commodities, and aims to provide a smart anti-theft tag for boots. The tag can effectively prevent boots from being stolen and is reliable in performance, exquisite in structure and easy to use. According to the technical solution, the smart anti-theft tag for boots comprises a tag holder provided with a circuit board, a sounder component, a coil and a battery, and a hoop assembly movably mounted on the tag holder to be tied on and connected to a heel of a boot, a bolt assembly movably located in the tag holder and used for unidirectional control of the movement of the hoop assembly, and a lock assembly movably located in the tag holder and used to lock the bolt assembly in a moving state.