Resilient Cover Locking Bar for License Plate Theft Prevention
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Solution Overview
Problem
The increasing incidence of theft and unauthorized removal of vehicle license plates poses a challenge, as existing methods are either ineffective or require lengthy procedures to replace stolen plates.
Innovation Solution
A locking bar mechanism comprising two hollow bodies with protrusions and a non-retractable cover made of resilient material, which secures the license plate by covering the installation holes and preventing unauthorized access, while optionally featuring an engraved message and an elongated connecting portion.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If traditional screws or screw mounts are used to hold the license plate, then the license plate can be easily installed and removed, but the license plate becomes vulnerable to theft and unauthorized removal
Solution Approach 1:
The locking bar is divided into multiple components: a first hollow body, a second hollow body, an elongated body connecting them, and a resilient cover. This segmentation allows the system to provide both security through complex structure and ease of installation through modular assembly, resolving the contradiction between security and operational simplicity.
Solution Approach 2:
The resilient cover is designed to be inserted into the hollow bodies, with protrusions on the cover engaging with corresponding features inside the hollow bodies. This nested structure provides secure attachment while maintaining a compact overall form, addressing both security requirements and operational ease.
2Reliability
If a non-removable locking mechanism is implemented to prevent theft, then license plate security is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The resilient cover acts as a flexible element that provides locking functionality through elastic deformation. When installed, the cover's protrusions engage with the hollow bodies to prevent removal, while the resilient nature allows for tool-free installation and removal by authorized users, thus providing security without excessive complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The elongated body serves as an intermediary element connecting the first and second hollow bodies, providing structural support and alignment while allowing the locking mechanism to function with relatively simple individual components. This mediator approach distributes the functional requirements across multiple simpler parts rather than requiring a single complex mechanism.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Effectively prevents theft of license plates by securing them to the vehicle, making unauthorized removal difficult and providing a simple, efficient solution to deter theft.
Implementation Method 1
The cover comprises a resilient material with attaching means for said set of protrusions
Data Source
AI summary
A license plate locking system is provided that will prevent theft of a license plate. The license plate locking system of the present invention comprises a hollow body, wherein said hollow body comprises an opening, a locking mechanism and a protrusion. The opening in the hollow body provides access to a plate holder device, such as a screw, wherein said plate holder device is positioned inside said hollow body and covered by non-removable cover with resilient properties rendering the screws inaccessible. This prevents the removal of the registration tags or license plate by unauthorized persons.