Integrated Safe and Bag Locking Mechanism
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing personal bags with security features lack a seamless locking system to secure both the bag and an internal safe to a fixed object simultaneously, making them vulnerable to theft, as they are either not designed to conceal the safe or restrict attachment to specific objects.
Innovation Solution
A portable safe integrated into a bag with a locking mechanism, such as a loop cable system, that allows the safe and bag to be securely attached to any fixed object through reinforced apertures and mounting mechanisms, minimizing visibility and providing versatility in attachment points.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Difficulty of detecting and measuring
If a portable safe is concealed within a personal bag, then the visibility of the safe is reduced, but known bags are not designed to seamlessly secure both the portable safe and the personal bag together to a fixed object
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the portable safe and personal bag into a single integrated security system. The locking mechanism is designed to simultaneously secure both the safe within the bag and the bag itself to a fixed object, eliminating the need for separate locking operations and creating a unified security solution that maintains discretion while providing comprehensive attachment capability.
Solution Approach 2:
The locking mechanism is designed with universal adaptability to secure to various fixed objects such as fences, tables, chairs, and other stationary structures. The mechanism can protrude through apertures in different configurations and attach to diverse objects, providing versatile security options while keeping the safe concealed within the bag.
2Reliability
If a locking mechanism is prominently visible on the bag's exterior, then the bag can be secured to a fixed object, but the visibility of the locking mechanism signals that the bag contains valuables, attracting unwanted attention
Solution Approach 1:
The locking mechanism is designed to operate locally within the bag structure, with the locking components and aperture positioned such that the securement function is achieved without requiring prominent external visibility. The mechanism can protrude through a discreet aperture in the bag material, providing security functionality while maintaining the overall aesthetic and inconspicuous appearance of the bag.
3Reliability
If a portable safe is designed to attach to specific objects using magnetic surfaces, then the attachment is secure, but the safe is limited in terms of the object to which it may be attached
Solution Approach 1:
The locking mechanism is designed with universal adaptability to secure to various fixed objects such as fences, tables, chairs, and other stationary structures. The mechanism can protrude through apertures in different configurations and attach to diverse objects, providing versatile security options while keeping the safe concealed within the bag.
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AI summary
A safe that may be secured to a fixed object while incorporated in a larger bag is provided. Also provided is a kit including a safe that can be installed in an existing bag. In use, the bag and safe are secured together and both may be simultaneously locked to a fixed object by a securing mechanism such as a loop cable with a locking mechanism. The securing mechanism enters both the bag and the safe through apertures which may be reinforced. The securing mechanism may be detached from the safe by detaching removable fasteners designed to secure the mechanism within the safe. The interior of the bag may also comprise a housing or a mounting mechanism to secure the safe within the bag.