Anti-theft apparatus for retail display of a laptop computer
US12359472B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 26, 2024 |
| Grant date | Jul 15, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 26, 2044 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE05B2047/0016
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
An anti-theft device for securing a laptop computer or a similar electronic device against theft. The anti-theft device has a stand that mounts onto a display surface. A pair of arms is disposed in a linear sliding relationship relative to a housing affixed to the stand. The arms terminate with inwardly grips that receive the opposing edges of a lid portion of a laptop. The arms have gear racks operatively engaged by a pinion gear, which is joined to a concentrically aligned ratchet gear. A pawl operatively engages the ratchet gear, permitting the ratchet gear and the pinion gear to rotate only in one direction, while precluding reverse rotation. Thus, the adjustable arms can inwardly retract while the pawl engages the ratchet gear, but cannot outwardly extend. A solenoid is disposed within the housing and, when energized, retracts the pawl away from the ratchet gear, thus unlocking the arms.
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