Electronic Apparatus Anti-Tamper Detection via Elastic Conductive Member

The patent replaces the mechanical protection mechanism (fragile labels or stickers) with an electrical detection mechanism. The elastic conductive member forms an electrical connection with the conductive structure on the circuit board, creating an electrical circuit that can detect whether the detachable component is properly assembled. This substitution transforms the protection approach from mechanical integrity verification to electrical connectivity verification, maintaining structural simplicity while significantly improving protection reliability.

The patent extracts the detection function from the mechanical assembly structure and integrates it into an independent electrical detection system. The elastic conductive member and conductive structure form a separate detection circuit that operates independently from the mechanical attachment mechanism. This allows the protection function to be achieved through electrical connectivity rather than complex mechanical interlocking, thereby reducing assembly time while maintaining protection reliability.

The patent merges multiple functions into the elastic conductive member: it serves as both the detection element and the electrical connector. The conductive structure on the circuit board also performs dual functions as both an electrical contact point and a detection electrode. This merging eliminates the need for separate detection circuits or additional sensors, thereby improving detection accuracy while avoiding significant increases in device complexity.