Locking Platform Structure for Tamper-Resistant Vehicle Mounts
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing lockable mounts for devices on vehicles do not effectively prevent the removal of the mount itself, leaving devices vulnerable to theft if the attachment means are overcome.
Innovation Solution
A locking platform with a plate containing a lock mechanism that engages and disengages a locking member, sandwiched between a mount and a base, featuring a key region accessible from the same direction as the device, and using attachment means like threaded bolts for secure fixation, with options for mechanical or electronic key activation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Object-affected harmful factors
If the locking mechanism is fully enclosed within the locking platform, then the locking mechanism is concealed and protected from tampering, but access to the lock itself becomes restricted
Solution Approach 1:
The essential locking function is extracted from the enclosed platform and implemented through a separate locking mechanism mounted on the vehicle base. This external lock engages with the mount through a keyhole or access point that remains accessible from the vehicle exterior, while the main locking mechanism stays protected within the platform structure.
Solution Approach 2:
The system uses an intermediary locking mechanism on the vehicle base that provides external access to the locking function. This intermediary lock serves as a gateway that can be operated from outside the enclosed platform while still securing the mount to the vehicle through the protected internal mechanism.
2Ease of operation
If the key region is provided on the same face of the platform that receives the device, then the user can easily access both the device and key region from the same direction, but the lock mechanism becomes more exposed to potential tampering
Solution Approach 1:
The system introduces an intermediary locking mechanism on the vehicle base that handles the primary security function. This allows the key region on the platform to be used for convenience operations while the intermediary lock provides the main protection against tampering, effectively separating the convenience and security functions.
Solution Approach 2:
The locking functions are segmented between the platform-based device lock and the base-based mount lock. This segmentation allows the key region to be optimally positioned for user access while the critical mount security function is handled by the protected base-mounted mechanism, reducing the consequences of potential tampering at the accessible key region.
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AI summary
The present invention relates to a locking platform for receiving a mount comprising: a plate containing a lock mechanism that engages and disengages at least one locking member.A first face of the plate receives the mount, and the first face of the plate has an opening through which the at least one locking member projects to engage with the mount release mechanism; and retracts to disengage from the mount release mechanism.A second opposed face of the plate is adapted to receive a base whereby in use part of the plate is sandwiched between the mount and the base.At least one aperture is provided through the plate, between the first and second faces of the plate, to receive an attachment means for joining the plate to the mount and the base.