Tablet Display Stand Locking Sleeve for Theft Prevention
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing display stands for securing tablet computers do not effectively prevent unauthorized removal or theft, particularly as they lack a sleeve to enclose the device and reliable locking mechanisms.
Innovation Solution
A display stand with a two-piece sleeve that encloses the tablet computer and a base with a locking mechanism, including a locking lug and stud system, and an electronic lock that can be operated with a security code, along with an alarm unit to deter unauthorized removal.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a disconnect sensor is used to detect tablet removal, then theft detection capability is provided, but the tablet can still be physically removed before detection occurs
Solution Approach 1:
The enclosure is divided into a two-piece construction with a first portion and a second portion that can be separately positioned and then joined together. This segmentation allows the tablet to be fully enclosed and secured, preventing physical removal while maintaining detection capabilities through the locking mechanism that triggers the alarm.
Solution Approach 2:
The locking mechanism with locking lugs and recesses is designed to prevent unauthorized removal before it can occur. The mechanical interlocking features create preliminary resistance to theft attempts, and the alarm unit provides preliminary warning to deter potential thieves before the tablet can be successfully removed.
2Stability of the object's composition
If mechanical fasteners are used to secure the enclosure, then structural stability is provided, but the locking mechanism can be easily compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The locking mechanism serves as an intermediary between the enclosure structure and the base. The locking lugs and recesses create a dedicated security interface that is more resistant to compromise than simple mechanical fasteners, while still maintaining the structural stability of the enclosure through the interlocking design.
Solution Approach 2:
The enclosure design merges the structural fastening function with the security locking function into a unified system. The locking lugs and recesses serve both to maintain enclosure stability and to provide enhanced security against unauthorized removal, eliminating the need for separate weak locking components.
3Reliability
If the tablet is fixed in a single orientation, then secure mounting is achieved, but the tablet cannot be adjusted for different viewing preferences
Solution Approach 1:
The enclosure is designed with movable mounting capabilities that allow the tablet to be tilted and rotated while maintaining secure attachment. The dynamic mounting mechanism enables the tablet to be positioned in various orientations for different viewing preferences, while the locking mechanism ensures that once positioned, the tablet remains securely fixed and cannot be easily removed or repositioned without authorization.
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AI summary
Embodiments of the present invention are directed to a display stand for securing a tablet computer from unauthorized removal or theft. The display stand may include a sleeve configured to at least partially receive a tablet computer therein and a base configured to releasably engage the sleeve. The base may be configured to engage the sleeve in a locked configuration so as to prevent removal of the sleeve and the tablet computer from the base and to disengage the sleeve in an unlocked configuration so as to allow the sleeve and the tablet computer to be removed from the base.