Security device for information storage media
US6880372B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 8, 2003 |
| Grant date | Apr 19, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 8, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T292/14
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A security device includes a case for retaining an information storage device in the space between a front case and a rear case, plurality of locking sleeves protruding from the front case and the rear case, the locking sleeves is formed to engage each other in the manner that the holes of the locking sleeves are aligned in a closed position of the case, and a locking mechanism for latching the case, the locking mechanism inserted into the aligned holes of said locking sleeves in closed position of the case. The locking mechanism includes a housing, a hook which is selectively locked to the protrusion formed on the locking sleeve and released from it by extruding from the case and pulling back into the case, a moving member which is mounted on the slope and moves up and down the slope by magnetic force, while contacting with the side surface of the hook. The hook moves to the locking position or releasing position as the moving member goes up and down the slope.
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