Anti-theft device for computers and the like
US5076079A · kind A · utility
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 22, 1990 |
| Grant date | Dec 31, 1991 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 22, 2010 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T70/5982
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
An equipment housing is secured against removal from a clamping assembly which embraces two opposing sides of the equipment housing. Plates are affixed to said opposite sides of the housing by an adhesive means arranged in a unique manner to rely upon its shear strength to prevent unauthorized removal of the equipment or housing or both. The various types of adhesives which may be used in connection with this shear strength locking device may include single part adhesives which consist of liquids of various viscosity, as well as amorphous materials, films and layered films which include various types of double-sided tapes. Another category of adhesives is the multipart material which may consist of two-part epoxies or two-part acrylics. For the most part, high-tack adhesives, which cure at normal room temperatures, are the preferred material. Cyanoacrylates and similar matrials may be used where rapid cure and adhesion of dissimilar parts is required. All of the foregoing materials are included, and are hereinafter referred to as "adhesives." These plates have openings cooperating with pins forming a part of the clamping assembly. The shear strength of the adhesive or glue prevents…
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