Universal Electronic Locking Mechanism Without Dedicated Lock Holes
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing electronic device locks require specific locking holes, leading to economic inefficiencies and inconvenience due to the need for multiple locking members, and lack a universal fixing mechanism.
Innovation Solution
A limiting apparatus with a support member, engagement member, and driving apparatus that uses a rotating mechanism and lock body to secure electronic devices without relying on specific locking holes, allowing for versatile and convenient use across different devices.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a key lock mechanism with locking member is used to secure electronic devices, then the device can be locked and secured, but the user needs to purchase and carry multiple locking apparatuses for different device specifications
Solution Approach 1:
The locking apparatus is designed with a universal locking member that can be adjusted to fit different anti-theft locking hole specifications. The locking member includes an adjusting mechanism that allows it to adapt to various hole sizes and positions, enabling a single locking apparatus to secure multiple types of electronic devices without requiring multiple specialized locks
Solution Approach 2:
The locking member incorporates an adjusting mechanism that allows dynamic reconfiguration of the locking member's dimensions and positioning. This adjusting mechanism enables the locking member to change its configuration based on the specific requirements of different electronic devices, providing both security and adaptability
2Reliability
If multiple locking apparatuses are purchased for different device specifications, then each device can be secured with the correct specification, but this is uneconomic and inconvenient
Solution Approach 1:
The locking apparatus integrates multiple functions into a single device, including an adjustable locking member, a key lock mechanism, and an adjusting mechanism that works together to accommodate different device specifications. This universal design eliminates the need for users to purchase and manage multiple specialized locking apparatuses
3Ease of operation
If traditional key lock mechanisms are used, then locking and unlocking can be controlled, but the apparatus requires specific locking holes that are not present on all electronic devices
Solution Approach 1:
The locking member includes an adjusting mechanism that allows it to be reconfigured for devices without standard locking holes. The adjusting mechanism enables the locking member to adapt to alternative securing methods or positions, expanding the apparatus's applicability to a broader range of electronic devices
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AI summary
A limiting apparatus is configured to be used with an electronic device, and includes a support member and an engagement member. The support member is provided with a support surface. The support surface includes a convex portion. The engagement member movably engages with the support member. When the limiting apparatus is in a locked state, a relative position of the support member and the engagement member is fixed, to limit the electronic device in the limiting apparatus.