Eyeglass Display Apparatus with Simultaneous Multi-Lock Actuation
Find Innovative SolutionsGenerate Solutions
Solution Overview
Problem
Existing equipment for presenting items horizontally lacks an efficient mechanism for simultaneous locking and unlocking of items on support plates, whereas vertical presentation systems can lock and unlock items in a row but not individually.
Innovation Solution
The apparatus features movable locking devices on horizontal support plates, actuated by a movable member that can be operated manually or electromechanically, allowing for simultaneous locking and unlocking with a single operation, and can be integrated into existing shelves for attractive and efficient item presentation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If multiple locking devices are arranged on a horizontal support plate for securing items, then security against theft is improved, but the complexity of the locking mechanism increases and simultaneous actuation becomes difficult
Solution Approach 1:
Multiple locking devices are merged into a single integrated locking mechanism on the support plate. The patent combines several locking elements (at least two locking elements with different opening directions) into one unified device that can be actuated simultaneously by a single operation, resolving the contradiction between providing comprehensive security and maintaining mechanism simplicity.
Solution Approach 2:
The locking device is designed with multi-functionality to secure items from multiple directions simultaneously. The universal locking mechanism can lock items against theft attempts from different sides (front, rear, sides) through multiple locking elements that engage with corresponding recesses in the item holder, providing comprehensive security through a single actuated system.
2Reliability
If locking devices are arranged to lock items from multiple directions, then security is improved, but the number of actuation operations required increases
Solution Approach 1:
Multiple locking functions are combined into a single actuation operation. The patent designs the locking device so that one actuation movement simultaneously controls multiple locking elements (with different opening directions), eliminating the need for separate operations for each locking direction and greatly improving ease of operation while maintaining comprehensive security.
3Reliability
If a mechanical locking system is designed to prevent theft from multiple directions, then security is improved, but the structural complexity of the support plate increases
Solution Approach 1:
The locking device is segmented into independent locking elements, each responsible for a specific locking direction. This segmentation allows each element to be structurally simple while collectively providing multi-directional security. The support plate structure is divided into functional zones (locking device area, item holder area, actuation mechanism area) that can be independently optimized.
Solution Approach 2:
The locking device incorporates dynamic elements that allow compact storage when not in use. The locking elements can be positioned in a retracted state during normal display and quickly deployed when locking is required, reducing the structural footprint on the support plate while maintaining comprehensive security coverage.
Data Source
Figure 1
Figure 2
Figure 3
AI summary
The invention refers to an apparatus for presenting items (4), particularly eyeglasses. The apparatus comprises one or more support plates (3), each support plate (3) being configured for placing items (4) side by side in a horizontal direction thereon when the apparatus (1) is in use. Furthermore, the apparatus has a number of locking devices (2) arranged on a respective support plate (3), each locking device (2) being configured to be movable between a locked position for mechanically locking an item (4) at the locking device (2) and an unlocked position for releasing the item (4) from the locking device (2). The apparatus is characterized in that a respective support plate (3) comprises a movable member (10) disposed between a first panel (301) of the support plate (3) being an upper panel when the apparatus (1) is in use and a second panel (302) of the support plate (3) being a lower panel when the apparatus (1) is in use, where the movable member (10) is configured to mechanically interact with an actuation means (30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35) and with the number of locking devices (2) such that the movable member (10) can be moved by the actuation means (30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35) between a first position in which each locking device (2) of the number of locking devices (2) is in the locked position and a second position in which each locking device (2) of the number of locking devices (2) is in the unlocked position.