Mounting Apparatus Locking Mechanism for Electronic Device Security
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing mounting apparatuses fail to provide enhanced security against theft for electronic devices with separable first and second housings, as they require separate locking operations for each housing, which can be inconvenient and insecure.
Innovation Solution
A mounting apparatus with a lock mechanism that includes a movable locking member and a moving mechanism, allowing the locking member to automatically move between positions to secure both the first and second housings with a single operation, ensuring the second housing with important information is locked in place.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a locking member is provided to lock the second housing separately, then security against theft of the second housing is improved, but the device complexity and operation convenience deteriorate due to requiring separate locking operations for each housing
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple locking functions into a single integrated locking member that can simultaneously lock both the first housing and the second housing. The locking member includes a first locking portion for the first housing and a second locking portion for the second housing, allowing both housings to be secured with a single operation rather than requiring separate locking mechanisms for each housing.
Solution Approach 2:
The locking member is designed as a multi-functional component that performs multiple locking operations. It can lock the first housing in a first direction, lock the second housing in a second direction, and unlock both housings, thereby serving universal locking purposes for the entire electronic device rather than being limited to a single housing.
2Reliability
If separate locking operations are required for first and second housings, then each housing can be independently secured, but the ease of operation deteriorates due to multiple操作步骤
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges separate locking operations into a single unified operation. The locking member integrates a first locking portion and a second locking portion that work together, allowing the user to lock both the first housing and the second housing simultaneously with one action, eliminating the need for multiple separate locking steps.
Solution Approach 2:
The locking member is pre-configured with multiple locking portions positioned to engage with both housings simultaneously. This preliminary arrangement of locking structures ensures that when the locking operation is initiated, both housings are secured in advance without requiring sequential operations.
3Device complexity
If the locking member is fixed in position, then the structure is simple, but the adaptability to different revolving positions of the second housing deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a movable locking member that can dynamically change its position. The locking member is configured to move between a first position for locking the first housing and a second position for locking the second housing at different revolving positions. This dynamic capability allows the locking mechanism to adapt to various configurations of the electronic device while maintaining structural efficiency.
Solution Approach 2:
The locking member operates in multiple spatial dimensions and orientations. It can lock the first housing in a first direction and the second housing in a second direction, utilizing different spatial dimensions to achieve adaptability to various revolving positions without significantly increasing structural complexity.
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AI summary
A mounting apparatus includes a mount, a locking member, a movable projection member, and a first moving mechanism. The mount can mount a first housing in a predetermined positional relationship with the mounting apparatus. The locking member is provided to be movable between an initial position and a position corresponding to a revolving position of a second housing. The locking member can lock the electronic device with the second housing. The movable projection member is disposed to abut the first housing mounted on the mount, and moves in an apparatus thickness direction when the movable projection member abuts the first housing. When the locking member lies at the initial position, and the movable projection member moves in the apparatus thickness direction, the first moving mechanism moves the locking member from the initial position of the locking member to the position corresponding to the revolving position of the second housing.