Furniture drawer securement device
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Solution Overview
Problem
There is a need for a universal, tamper-evident securement device that can securely lock furniture drawers without being integral to the furniture, providing protection against unauthorized access while being adaptable to various drawer sizes and styles, and easily portable for travel.
Innovation Solution
A tamper-evident securement device comprising a flexible extending closure member with a locking portion that traverses the gap between the drawer and its opening, and a securement member that attaches to the furniture's inner surface, allowing for the use of a lock device through an aperture, with options including pressure-sensitive adhesive, mechanical fasteners, and adjustable positioning.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a temporary lock is used to secure a furniture drawer, then unauthorized access is deterred, but the lock must be strong enough to require definitely strong effort to open
Solution Approach 1:
The securement device is divided into separate components: a securement member that attaches to the furniture, a flexible extending closure member that spans the drawer gap, and a locking portion with aperture. This segmentation allows each component to be optimized independently - the securement member provides strong attachment while the flexible closure member requires significant force to deform enough to bypass the lock aperture.
Solution Approach 2:
The flexible extending closure member is made substantially flexible and curvilinear in shape, allowing it to bend and conform to the gap between the drawer and furniture opening. This flexibility enables the closure member to span the gap effectively while maintaining structural integrity that resists forced opening.
2Adaptability or versatility
If the securement device is made universal to fit various drawer sizes and styles, then adaptability is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The securement device is designed as a universal solution that can be applied to various drawer sizes, styles, and furniture types without requiring customization. The flexible extending closure member adapts to different gap dimensions, and the securement member can be positioned at various locations on the furniture interior, making the same device suitable for multiple furniture configurations.
Solution Approach 2:
The flexible extending closure member incorporates dynamic flexibility, allowing it to bend and adjust to different geometric configurations of drawer gaps. This dynamic property enables the same closure member to effectively span various gap sizes and shapes without requiring multiple specialized components.
3Ease of operation
If the closure member is made flexible to traverse the gap, then ease of installation is improved, but structural strength may be compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The closure member is constructed as a flexible element that can bend and conform to the gap geometry, enabling easy installation by simply spanning the gap between drawer and furniture. Despite the flexibility, the material and cross-sectional design provide sufficient structural strength to resist forced opening while maintaining the ability to traverse the gap.
Solution Approach 2:
The flexible extending closure member is made from a composite or specially formulated material that combines flexibility with structural strength. This allows the closure member to be easily installed by bending it to fit the gap while simultaneously providing the strength needed to deter forced entry attempts.
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 device effectively deters unauthorized access by clearly indicating tampering attempts and is adaptable to different furniture types, ensuring secure closure of drawers without damaging the furniture and being easy to install and use.
Implementation Method 1
The securement member comprises a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer that is integral with a dorsal surface of the attaching portion.
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AI summary
A tamper-evident securement device for use in securing closed a drawer of a furniture, comprising: a flexible extending closure member comprising an at least partially flexible attaching portion disposed within the furniture, and a flexible locking portion comprising a distal end section that traverses a gap between the drawer and a drawer opening when the drawer is closed, and provides an aperture that is disposed outside the furniture; and a securement member disposed within the furniture that attaches the extending closure member to an inner surface of a top side of the furniture; wherein a lock device can be inserted through the aperture of the flexible locking portion. The tamper-evident securement device may employ a shield plate. For installation of the tamper-evident securement device, an implement may be utilized.