Buckle Lock Press Rod Mechanism for Portable Device Security
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Solution Overview
Problem
Portable electronic devices are often not securely locked, making them vulnerable to theft due to inadequate locking mechanisms.
Innovation Solution
A buckle lock with a body containing a locking mechanism, a fixing groove, and a press rod that moves between unlocking and locking positions to secure devices with support stands or hanger holes, utilizing a steel cable for additional anchoring, and featuring a flexible pad to prevent abrasion.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a locking mechanism is added to secure portable electronic devices, then security against theft is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The press rod is integrated within the locking mechanism body, with the fixing groove nested into the mechanism structure. The fastening portion fits into the fixing groove which is part of the locking mechanism assembly, creating a compact nested configuration that reduces overall complexity while maintaining security functionality.
Solution Approach 2:
The resilient element automatically pushes the press rod to engage or disengage from the fastening portion when the locking mechanism is activated, providing self-service operation without requiring manual manipulation of multiple components. The mechanism automatically returns to its initial state after locking or unlocking.
2Reliability
If a press rod mechanism is used to secure the fastening portion, then locking reliability is improved, but ease of operation deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The resilient element automatically pushes the press rod to engage with the fastening portion when the locking mechanism is activated, and automatically returns the press rod to its initial position after unlocking. This self-service mechanism eliminates the need for manual manipulation of the press rod, improving ease of operation while maintaining reliable locking.
3Reliability
If the press rod moves to the locking position to close the fixing groove opening, then security is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The press rod is extracted as a separate movable component from the main locking mechanism body, allowing it to independently move between locked and unlocked positions. This extraction simplifies the overall structure by separating the locking action from the mechanism body, reducing complexity while maintaining security through the press rod's engagement with the fastening portion.
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 buckle lock effectively secures devices by preventing removal of the fastening portion from the fixing groove, providing secure locking and easy unlocking with a resilient mechanism, ensuring the device is securely fastened to a support stand or hanger hole.
Implementation Method 1
a resilient element configured to push the press rod to the initial position
Data Source
AI summary
A buckle lock is applied to lock a device having a fastening portion and comprises a body, the body includes a locking mechanism and includes a fixing groove configured to retain with the fastening portion of the device. The body further includes a press rod configured to move toward a unlocking position of the fixing groove so as to allow the fastening portion to move out of the fixing groove, and the press rod is also configured to move toward a locking position of the fixing groove so as to stop a removal of the fastening portion from the fixing groove.