Cable Securing Member for Peripheral Theft Prevention
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current security solutions for peripheral devices like mice and keyboards are costly and complex, primarily focusing on securing the device rather than the cable, which is not effective in preventing theft and is not easily deployable in theft-prone environments.
Innovation Solution
A cable securing member with a 'U' shape, featuring a slot, channel, and rib design, along with a tab receiver and lock receiver, is used to secure the peripheral cable to an IHS chassis, employing a Kensington-type lock to prevent unauthorized removal.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If adhesive anchors and steel cables are used to secure peripheral devices, then security effectiveness is improved, but device complexity and deployment difficulty increase
Solution Approach 1:
The security device is divided into separate functional components: a cable clamp assembly that attaches to the peripheral cable, a chassis mount that secures to the IHS chassis, and a locking mechanism. This segmentation allows each component to be optimized independently and simplifies deployment by allowing the cable securing member to be attached separately from the chassis mounting
Solution Approach 2:
The invention extracts the security function from the peripheral device itself and applies it to the cable connection point instead. By securing the cable rather than the device, the solution eliminates the need for complex adhesives and steel cables while maintaining security effectiveness. The cable securing member is a separate, removable component that can be deployed independently
2Reliability
If adhesive anchors and steel cables are used to secure peripheral devices, then security effectiveness is improved, but cost increases
Solution Approach 1:
The cable securing member uses inexpensive materials such as plastic or aluminum instead of expensive steel cables and adhesive anchors. The design accepts that the cable clamp may need periodic replacement or adjustment, but this is offset by the significantly lower cost of the components and their simple replacement procedure
Solution Approach 2:
By extracting the security function from expensive peripheral devices and applying it to the cable connection point instead, the solution dramatically reduces cost. The cable securing member can be manufactured at low cost using simple molding processes, eliminating the need for expensive steel cables, adhesive anchors, and complex installation procedures
3Reliability
If adhesive anchors and steel cables are used to secure peripheral devices, then security effectiveness is improved, but ease of deployment is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The security device is divided into separate functional components: a cable clamp assembly that attaches to the peripheral cable, a chassis mount that secures to the IHS chassis, and a locking mechanism. This segmentation allows each component to be optimized independently and simplifies deployment by allowing the cable securing member to be attached separately from the chassis mounting
Solution Approach 2:
The cable securing member is pre-configured with the locking mechanism and channel structure, allowing for quick attachment to the peripheral cable. The chassis mount is pre-installed on the IHS chassis, eliminating the need for complex on-site assembly and reducing deployment time and complexity
Data Source
AI summary
A security device includes a cable securing member defining a slot between an open first end and a closed second end. A channel is provided in the slot and a rib adjacent the channel protrudes into the slot. The open first end includes a tab receiver and a lock receiver. The tab receiver engages a tab attached to a chassis. A cable extending through the channel is not removable due to a lock inserted into the lock receiver and blocking the open first end.