Portable Device Security Holder with Adjustable Locking Guide
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current security apparatuses for portable electronic devices often sacrifice security for functional display, are cumbersome to operate, and are not adjustable to accommodate various device sizes, leading to inadequate theft protection and customer interaction limitations.
Innovation Solution
A security apparatus with a base and support assembly featuring a guide assembly with engagement plates and holders, along with a lock assembly that allows for easy locking and unlocking, enabling secure display and interaction with portable electronic devices of different sizes.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If traditional security apparatuses are used to secure portable electronic devices, then theft protection is provided, but the devices cannot be freely held and interacted with by customers
Solution Approach 1:
The security apparatus is divided into a stationary base portion and a movable holder portion that can be detached. The holder is segmented into components that can independently move to grasp and release the electronic device, allowing customers to freely hold and interact with devices while maintaining security through the stationary base connection.
2Reliability
If fixed security apparatuses are used to maximize security, then theft protection is enhanced, but the apparatuses are cumbersome to operate and require undue time and effort to load and unload devices
Solution Approach 1:
The holder portion is designed with dynamic movement capabilities, allowing it to automatically grasp and release the electronic device through movable arms or clamps. This dynamic mechanism eliminates the need for manual loading and unloading operations, significantly reducing the time and effort required while maintaining secure attachment when engaged.
3Reliability
If security apparatuses are designed for specific device types, then secure attachment is achieved, but the apparatuses cannot be adjusted to accommodate various device sizes and shapes
Solution Approach 1:
The holder portion is designed as a universal component that can accommodate various sizes and types of portable electronic devices. The movable arms or clamps can adjust their position and gripping force to securely hold different device dimensions, making a single security apparatus suitable for multiple device types including smartphones, tablets, and laptops.
4Ease of operation
If tethered security apparatuses are used to allow customers to hold devices, then functional display is enabled, but the level of theft protection is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The security apparatus merges the functionality of a display holder with a security tethering system. The stationary base remains firmly connected to the display surface while the movable holder securely grasps the device, creating a combined system that provides both functional display capability and robust theft protection through the dual anchoring points.
Data Source
AI summary
A security apparatus for securing a portable electronic device comprises a support and a guide positioned within the support and defining a plurality of surface features. At least two holders are partially positioned between the guide and the support and define a plurality of complimentary surface features. A lock assembly is configured move between an unlocked state and a locked state. In an unlocked state, the at least two holders are enabled to move in a first direction that is away from the support and in an opposing second direction to move the at least two holders towards the support. In a locked state, the lock assembly moves the guide to clamp the at least two holders between the guide and the support to engage the surface features of the guide with those of the holders and inhibit movement of the at least two holders in the first direction.