Powered Security Apparatus with Dynamic Hold and Integrated Sensors
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current security apparatuses for portable electronic devices hinder customer testing by restricting movement and often result in false alarms due to adhesive failures, leading to customer discomfort and wasted employee time.
Innovation Solution
A powered security apparatus with moveable holders and a lock assembly, integrated sensors, and an alarm system that allows secure display and easy handling of devices, utilizing RFID, Bluetooth, or biometric inputs for authorized use, and anti-skid pads for stability, enabling secure and comfortable testing.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a fixed security apparatus is used to tether the device, then theft prevention is improved, but customer ability to test the device deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The security apparatus transitions from a static tethered state to a dynamic held state. The device is initially held in a releaseable manner allowing customers to freely handle and test it, then transitions to a secured state for theft prevention. This dynamic state change resolves the contradiction between freedom of movement and security.
2Ease of manufacture
If adhesive is used to attach the alarm sensor, then installation simplicity is improved, but reliability deteriorates due to adhesive failure
Solution Approach 1:
The alarm sensor is extracted from adhesive attachment and integrated into the security apparatus housing with a dedicated mounting structure. The sensor is positioned to contact the device surface directly through the housing, eliminating adhesive dependency while maintaining installation simplicity and improving reliability.
3Reliability
If a second portion remains attached to the device, then security is maintained, but device weight increases and handling becomes difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The security apparatus transitions from a permanently attached state to a dynamically held state. The device is held in a releaseable manner that allows it to be freely handled during testing, then secured when needed. This eliminates the constant weight burden while maintaining security when required.
Data Source
AI summary
A security apparatus comprises a body comprising a first guide and a second guide extending along a guide axis and positioned at opposing side of the body, a first holder moveably coupled to the first guide, and a second holder moveably coupled to the second guide. The security apparatus further comprises an actuator, and at least one driver operatively coupled to the actuator and positioned along the guide axis. The driver is connected to the first holder and the second holder. A controller is in communication with the actuator and comprises a controller input, wherein in response to an authorized input, the actuator is configured to drive the driver to move the first holder along the first guide and to move the second holder along the second guide.