Retaining Puck and Recessed Bracket for Secure Product Displays
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Solution Overview
Problem
Retailers face challenges in displaying products in a way that entices potential purchasers while preventing unauthorized removal, as conventional display systems often interfere with the aesthetic appeal and do not effectively limit product removal.
Innovation Solution
A display system comprising a retaining puck with a continuous side surface and bracket recess, coupled with a display stem, uses a security tether to secure the product while maintaining an aesthetically pleasing appearance by aligning the surfaces of the puck and stem, minimizing interference and preventing unauthorized removal.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If conventional display systems are used to secure products, then product security is improved, but aesthetic appearance deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts the security function from visible display elements and relocates it to the base structure. The security tether is concealed within the display stand base, and the retaining puck integrates security features into its underside, removing visible security elements that would detract from aesthetic appearance while maintaining product security.
Solution Approach 2:
The retaining puck serves as an intermediary element between the product and the display stand base. It provides security retention functionality while presenting a clean, aesthetic surface when viewed from above. The mounting flange and bracket recess mechanisms mediate the security function without visible interference with the product display.
2Reliability
If security tethers and brackets are visible, then product removal prevention is improved, but viewing experience deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The security tether is extracted from visible view and routed through the display stand base. The bracket mechanism is recessed into the retaining puck structure, so that when the product is properly installed, the security elements are hidden from the customer's viewing angle, providing an unobstructed view and handling experience.
Solution Approach 2:
Instead of having security elements attach to the visible top surface of the product, the patent inverts the approach by having security elements attach to the bottom or hidden surfaces. The retaining puck's bracket recess is positioned on its underside, and the security tether anchors in the base, reversing conventional security attachment methods to preserve viewing experience.
3Reliability
If display elements are added to prevent theft, then security is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges multiple functions into integrated components. The retaining puck combines product retention, aesthetic display surface, and security anchoring functions in a single element. The display stand base integrates security tether anchoring with structural support, eliminating the need for separate security devices and reducing overall system complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The retaining puck serves multiple functions: it provides a visible display surface for the product, contains the bracket recess for security attachment, and interfaces with the display stand base. The mounting flange structure provides both structural support and security anchoring. This multi-functionality reduces the number of separate components needed for theft prevention.
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AI summary
A display system may include a retaining puck for retaining a product, the retaining puck including a main body having a side surface and a bracket recess, wherein at least a portion of the side surface is continuous except for the bracket recess, and a bracket having a mounting flange configured to mate with the bracket recess, wherein the mounting flange is received by the bracket recess, and an outer surface of the mounting flange is aligned with the continuous portion of the side surface of the main body.