Cut-Resistant Mirror Lock Bag for Side Mirror Theft Prevention
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Solution Overview
Problem
Vehicle side mirrors with advanced features have become a target for theft due to their increasing complexity and cost, with existing solutions failing to provide effective protection against theft.
Innovation Solution
A theft protector bag featuring a cut-resistant material and cable lock assembly, which includes a lock body, lock cable, and key, is designed to secure vehicle rear-view side mirrors by forming a closed loop around the mirror stem, preventing removal.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If vehicle side mirrors include advanced electronic features, then the functionality and value of the mirror is improved, but the susceptibility to theft increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies preliminary anti-action by installing a protective bag covering the side mirror before theft can occur. The bag includes a cable lock assembly that secures the mirror to the vehicle, preventing removal. This preventive measure addresses the theft risk that arises from the mirror's valuable electronic features without altering the mirror's functionality.
2Reliability
If a protection device is added to secure the side mirror, then the theft resistance is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs a flexible bag made of cut-resistant material to cover and protect the side mirror. This thin film approach provides theft protection without the complexity of rigid structures. The bag can be easily installed and removed, and its flexible nature allows it to conform to the mirror's shape while maintaining protection.
Solution Approach 2:
The protective bag acts as an intermediary between the valuable side mirror and potential thieves. Rather than directly modifying or securing the mirror itself, the bag serves as a mediating protective layer that simplifies the overall system while providing reliable theft protection through its cable lock assembly.
3Strength
If a cut-resistant material is used for the bag, then the protection strength is improved, but the manufacturing cost increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent specifies using cut-resistant material for the bag, which implies the use of composite materials that combine strength with manufacturability. These composite materials provide the necessary cut resistance to prevent thieves from easily cutting through the bag, while being selected to balance protection strength with reasonable manufacturing costs.
Data Source
AI summary
A theft protector bag includes: a lock bag with a bag portion made from a cut-resistant material and a cable guide; and a cable lock assembly, including a lock body, a lock cable, and a key; such that the lock cable protrudes through the cable guide to attach the cable lock assembly to the lock bag; such that the lock body is positionable over a side mirror of a vehicle, with the side mirror inside an interior of the bag portion, such that the theft protector bag can be secured and locked in position on the side mirror, thereby preventing theft of a mirror portion of the side mirror. Additionally, the theft protector bag can be secured in position with the lock cable attached to a mounting structure with the lock bag closed and a personal object locked in the interior of the lock bag.