Locking Eyeglass Display Mount With Pivoted Retention Clamp
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional eyeglass display devices lack the ability to securely lock eyeglasses in place, making them vulnerable to theft and limiting display orientation options.
Innovation Solution
A locking display apparatus comprising a pivotally coupled cap member and base member with releasable locking features, allowing secure retention of eyeglasses and adjustable display angles, and an optional opening device for secure locking and unlocking.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If conventional racks or stands are used to display eyeglasses, then the display structure is simple, but the eyeglasses are vulnerable to theft due to lack of locking mechanism
Solution Approach 1:
The display device is segmented into distinct functional components: a mounting member for attachment to display fixtures, a base member with locking features, and a cap member that secures the eyeglasses. This segmentation allows each component to perform its specific function while maintaining overall system security and simplicity.
Solution Approach 2:
The base member and cap member act as intermediary elements between the mounting member and the eyeglasses, providing a secure locking interface. The releasably locking features on the base and cap members create a mechanical barrier that prevents theft while allowing authorized access.
2Adaptability or versatility
If conventional stands are used, then the device complexity is low, but the display orientation is limited to a single position
Solution Approach 1:
The display device incorporates dynamic elements that allow it to transition between different display orientations. The pivotable connection between components enables the device to adapt to various display angles and configurations, transforming a static structure into a versatile display system.
3Reliability
If a locking mechanism is added to secure eyeglasses, then theft prevention is improved, but the ease of operation for accessing eyeglasses is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The locking mechanism is designed to be self-servicing through the use of a key or combination lock that allows authorized users to easily access the eyeglasses. The releasably locking features automatically engage when the cap member is positioned on the base member, providing security without requiring constant manual intervention.
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AI summary
An apparatus for securely displaying a pair of eyeglasses comprising a mounting member adapted to be securely attached to a display fixture, a base member coupled to the mounting member having a first end and a second end, and, a cap member having a first end and a second end. The base member and the cap member are pivotally coupled together near the first ends thereof such that the apparatus is moveable between an open configuration wherein the second ends of the cap member and the base member are spaced apart from each other and a closed configuration wherein the second ends of the cap member and the base member are in close proximity to each other. The second ends of the cap member and the base member have corresponding releasably locking features thereon configured to releasably lock the apparatus in the closed configuration. The cap member and the base member are configured to securely retain either a bridge portion or both temple pieces of a pair of eyeglasses therebetween when the apparatus is in the closed configuration.