Table top security apparatus for a portable electronic device
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current security apparatuses for portable electronic devices, such as laptops and tablets with detachable keyboards, are either overly complex and cumbersome, leading to reduced customer interaction or sacrifice security, and often damage the display fixtures.
Innovation Solution
A security apparatus comprising a display support and keyboard retainer with a lock assembly that allows the device to be easily secured and picked up while preventing theft, without direct attachment to the display surface, using pivotable retaining portions and securing members that adjust to accommodate different device sizes.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If direct securing to display surface is used, then security is improved, but damage to display fixture occurs
Solution Approach 1:
A mounting plate serves as an intermediary component between the security apparatus and the display surface. The mounting plate is secured to the display surface through openings, while the security apparatus attaches to the mounting plate, preventing direct contact and potential damage to the display surface while maintaining security functionality.
2Reliability
If complex security apparatus is used, then theft prevention is improved, but customer interaction is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The security apparatus is divided into separate functional components: a mounting plate for securing the device to the display surface, and a security apparatus body with retaining portions that hold the portable electronic device. This segmentation allows the security function to be maintained while simplifying the customer interaction interface.
Solution Approach 2:
The security apparatus includes pivotable retaining portions that can move between locked and unlocked positions. This dynamic mechanism allows customers to easily access and interact with the display devices while maintaining security when the apparatus is in its locked position.
3Ease of operation
If simple security apparatus is used, then customer interaction is improved, but theft prevention is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The security apparatus is designed to securely hold multiple types of portable electronic devices including tablets, laptops, and devices with detachable keyboards. The universal design maintains effective theft prevention across different device types while preserving customer interaction capabilities through its accessible design.
4Reliability
If fixed security apparatus is used, then security is improved, but device replacement is difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The security apparatus incorporates pivotable retaining portions that can be moved between locked and unlocked states. This dynamic design allows the apparatus to maintain secure holding of devices while enabling easy removal and replacement of display devices by simply pivoting the retaining portions to the unlocked position.
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AI summary
A security apparatus for securing a portable electronic includes a base assembly and a body pivotally coupled to the base assembly. The body includes a first body portion including two retainers the each have first and second securing members. A first body support configured to slidably couple to the retainers. A second body portion includes first and second body portion elements. The body portion elements are configured to slidably mate with the retainer. When the first securing member is in an unlocked position, a width dimension of the body is enabled to be increased and decreased. When the second securing member is in an unlocked position, a height dimension of the body is enabled to be increased and decreased. When the first and second securing members are in a locked position, the width and height dimensions are inhibited from being increased, respectively.