Retractable Cable Fixture Mount for Secure Device Detachment
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing methods for securing and displaying portable electronic devices to fixtures lack flexibility, preventing users from fully examining the device's characteristics and portability, and often fail to provide secure detachment and reattachment, as well as electrical security.
Innovation Solution
A system comprising a post, a retractable reel, a cable, and a head unit with a spring mechanism and adhesive, allowing for secure attachment and detachment of devices to fixtures, with a key for releasing the spring to detach the device and a plunger for electrical security, enabling manipulation and reattachment while maintaining security.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a cable is used to attach the device to the fixture, then the device is secured to prevent theft, but the customer is unable to examine the device independently due to cable tension and limited length
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs a retractable reel mechanism that dynamically adjusts the cable length based on device position. When the device is attached to the fixture, the reel automatically retracts to minimize cable slack. When detached, the reel extends to allow free movement, thus providing both security during attachment and examination freedom during detachment.
Solution Approach 2:
The system changes the effective cable length parameter dynamically. The retractable reel mechanism allows the cable to transition between a retracted state (providing taut security) and an extended state (providing freedom of movement), thereby adapting the security parameter to the operational needs without compromising either security or ease of examination.
2Reliability
If a cable is used to secure the device, then theft is prevented, but the customer cannot examine the device characteristics such as weight, feel, and portability
Solution Approach 1:
The retractable reel provides a dynamic attachment system that transitions between secured and detached states. During examination, the device can be detached from the fixture while the reel maintains connection, allowing customers to assess weight, feel, and portability characteristics without complete disconnection, thus maintaining security while enabling versatile examination.
Solution Approach 2:
The retractable reel acts as an intermediary between the fixed fixture and the portable device. It provides a flexible connection that allows the device to be examined in various positions and orientations while maintaining a secure link to the fixture, enabling customers to assess portability characteristics without compromising theft prevention.
3Reliability
If the cable is not detachable, then the device remains continuously secured, but the customer cannot manipulate and examine the device freely
Solution Approach 1:
The system provides dynamic security through the retractable reel mechanism. The cable remains continuously connected to the fixture via the reel, maintaining security, while allowing the device to be detached and manipulated freely. The reel automatically adjusts cable tension and length based on device position, providing continuous security without restricting manipulation freedom.
4Ease of operation
If the cable is retractable with a reel, then the device can be examined freely, but the system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The retractable reel mechanism serves multiple functions simultaneously: it provides cable management, automatic tensioning, length adjustment, and security maintenance. By consolidating these functions into a single universal component, the system achieves examination freedom without proportionally increasing complexity, as the reel performs multiple roles that would otherwise require separate mechanisms.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
Enables users to freely examine and manipulate devices without cable tension, while providing electrical security and preventing theft, with the ability to reattach the device securely after detachment.
Implementation Method 1
The interior compartment also has a spring to removably hold the connector
Implementation Method 2
A system comprising a post, a retractable reel, a cable, and a head unit with a spring mechanism and adhesive
Data Source
AI summary
An apparatus, a system and a method secures, attaches and/or detaches a device to a fixture. A post with an interior secures a retractable reel. The retractable reel has a cable that attaches, connects and/or secures the device to the fixture. The cable extends from the retractable reel and/or extends through the post. A head unit attaches to the device and has a fastening mechanism for connecting and/or for disconnecting the cable to the device. The post has a recession for receiving a head unit and/or for aligning the head unit and/or the device. A fastener and/or an adhesive connects, secures and/or attaches the device to the head unit. A key disconnects the cable from the head unit.