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EP2567050A1 - Dispositif de verrouillage sécuritaire destiné à un support - Google Patents

Dispositif de verrouillage sécuritaire destiné à un support

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Publication number
EP2567050A1
EP2567050A1 EP11722127A EP11722127A EP2567050A1 EP 2567050 A1 EP2567050 A1 EP 2567050A1 EP 11722127 A EP11722127 A EP 11722127A EP 11722127 A EP11722127 A EP 11722127A EP 2567050 A1 EP2567050 A1 EP 2567050A1
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Prior art keywords
stand
locking device
support stand
plate
lock
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English (en)
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Phillip Andrew Stevens
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Classifications

    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E05—LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
    • E05B—LOCKS; ACCESSORIES THEREFOR; HANDCUFFS
    • E05B73/00—Devices for locking portable objects against unauthorised removal; Miscellaneous locking devices
    • E05B73/0082—Devices for locking portable objects against unauthorised removal; Miscellaneous locking devices for office machines, e.g. PC's, portable computers, typewriters, calculators

Definitions

  • the present invention provides a novel device to secure a computer, a display monitor, TV or the like to a workspace in an aesthetic manner and with minimal effort.
  • the invention has wide application wherever electrical equipment is support on a stand and needs to be securely fastened in a location. Whilst typically a desktop, the location could be a post, wall or other fixed surface.
  • the present invention provides a discrete and secure security device which does not suffer from the drawbacks identified in the prior art.
  • a locking device configured for securing a support stand of a computer or monitor to a desk top
  • the locking device comprising; a stand having base and upright sections and contoured to receive a support stand and, in use, to contact the support stand with at least a portion of the base and the upright sections, the base section further including an extended portion extending in a substantially parallel plane providing a slot, groove or recess into which, in use, a support stand can be received and an aperture through which the base portion can be secured; the upright portion including an open ended slot configured for receiving cable; a fastener for fastening the base portion to a desktop through the aperture, the fastener comprising a flat flanged, internally threaded spigot, a bolt configured to be threaded into the internally threaded spigot, a washer and a washer plate; a lock adjacent the open ended slot and a locking plate having a open ended slot arranged to coincide with the open ended slot of the upright portion when the lock is engaged.
  • a desktop is drilled at a location where a support stand for the computer is to be located.
  • the washer, washer plate and flat flanged internally threaded spigot are located about the drilled hole on the underside of the desktop.
  • the stand is positioned with the aperture over the drilled hole and the bolt is inserted and threaded tightly into place.
  • The, washer, plate and flat flanged, internally threaded spigot arrangement leave little access beneath the desk for tampering with the bolts.
  • a support stand is received in the stand of the locking device with a portion of its base enveloped by the extended portion, the base portion of the stand covers the screw head blocking access to the screw head.
  • the stand has a contour which follows exactly the contour of a support stand to which is to be fixed. This provides a much more aesthetic assembly when the stand is installed and improves security by minimising access to the stand and any lock fastening the stand to the support stand. It is also desirable that the stand is shaped to match the shape of the support stand as well as its contour.
  • the extend portion of the base comprises one or more lips configured to wrap over an edge of the support stand when installed.
  • the extended portion might comprise one or more bars configured to enclose the support stand at two edges.
  • the extended portion might comprise and enclosed recess into which an end portion of the support stand can be received.
  • the slots provided in the locking plate and upright portion are of similar width, desirably, when the locking plate is located, the edges of the slots will align in parallel.
  • the components of the locking device are conveniently made predominantly from strong metal materials.
  • the lock is desirably an anti- tamper an anti drill lock, examples of which will be known to the reader and are commonly available from suppliers at the time of making this application.
  • the locking plate desirably includes a protrusion for locating in the aperture in the upright portion.
  • the protrusion and aperture are desirably shaped so that the plate can be located with its slot in direct alignment with the slot of the upright and also to prevent rotation of the plate when in situ.
  • the protrusion and aperture may share a common circular cross section which has at least one flattened section on its circumference.
  • the lock for the upright portion is preferably integrated with the stand, the locking plate being separately affixed to the assembly.
  • the upright portion may be configured to serve as the locking plate, the lock being provided on a separate, slotted plate.
  • the embodiment is configured specifically to secure the support stand of an Apple® iMac®. It will be appreciated that with some non- inventive changes to the shape and contour of the stand, embodiments of the device can be provided to suit a wide range of support stand security applications.
  • Figure 1 shows an exploded view of the components of the device of the invention in perspective.
  • Figure 2 shows a face on view of the embodiment of Figure 1 adjacent an Apple® iMac® support stand.
  • Figure 3 shows in three consecutive steps the assembly of the embodiment of Figures 1 and 2 to a desktop and Apple® iMac® support stand.
  • the device comprises a stand 1 having base portion la and an upright portion lb.
  • a lip 2 extends from the base portion la providing a recess 3 into which an end of support stand (not shown) can be received.
  • a washer 4, washer plate 5 and flat flanged, internally threaded spigot 6 are aligned below an aperture 7 in the base portion la.
  • the desktop 30 is sandwiched between washer 4 and plate 5.
  • a screw 8 is positioned on the opposite side of the aperture 7 and configured for threading into the internally threaded spigot 6.
  • the aperture 7 is counter sunk to receive the head of the screw 8 ensuring a flat surface of the base portion la is maintained.
  • a slot 9a is provided in the upright portion lb and a corresponding slot 9b is provided in a locking plate 10 includes a spigot portion 11 with a screw threaded end which is configured to engage in a lock 12.
  • a barrel 13 for the lock 12 is integral with the upright portion lb and includes a channel 13a shaped at both ends to prevent rotational movement of the lock 12 and spigot 11 when assembled.
  • Figure 2 shows the device alongside a support stand 20 for an Apple® iMac® which is provided with an aperture 21 for passing through keyboard and power cables (not shown). It can be seen, the aperture 13a and slots 9a, 9b are aligned with the aperture 21 of the support stand 20. In use, cables pass through the aperture 21 and slots 9a, 9b and are securely enclosed with minimum effort.
  • the shape of the aperture 13a can be seen as slightly oval or D shaped.
  • Figure 3 shows the component parts arranged around and being fitted to an Apple® iMac® support stand and desktop 30.
  • the lock 12 is secured in position by a key 14.
  • the 20mm M8 bolt can be used on desks up to 30mm thick.
  • the shown embodiment has been specifically developed to fulfil the need for a discreet and high-tech security clamp for Apple® iMac® computers and other units with a hole in the stand.
  • the figure hugging stand can be provided in different sizes to cater for the complete iMac® range. All units are fitted with a unique locking system which comprises of a high security anti-tamper and anti-drill lock and specially manufactured circular locking plate which secures the computer through the hole on the middle of the stand.
  • the clamp is permanently attached to a desk, table or bench top with a specially designed locking nut and bolt arrangement which allows the unit to rotate, making it ideal for a teaching / working environment.
  • the specially designed M8 threaded internally threaded spigot has been designed so when fitted it is not possible to undo with any tool as it has a shallow angled head.
  • the M8 internally threaded spigot is placed in the 75mm square washer plate and is offered up to the underside of the desk where it is inserted into a pre drilled hole.
  • a thin nylon shim washer is placed over the drilled hole on top of the desk before the stand is put in place. The washer acts as a cushion and allows an easy rotation of the stand and computer.
  • the stand is placed over hole and nylon shim washer.
  • An M8 countersunk alien bolt drops through the stand and is tightened into the M8 internally threaded spigot.
  • An additional fixing can be provided to stop the assembly rotating by using counter sunk wood screws.
  • a counter sunk hole has been provided at the front of the unit.
  • the stand can also trap the power cable and keyboard cables of the computer.
  • the design of the stand allows for the entrapment of the cables.
  • a horizontal slot is provided in the stand circular locking plate. To secure, the computer cables are threaded through the hole in the computer stand. The computer stand is slid onto the stand and the cables are guided through the provided slot. The security lock plate is offered up to the stand and the key turned to tighten the lock plate. The cables are now trapped as there is no room to pull the end of each cable through.

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  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Computer Hardware Design (AREA)
  • Casings For Electric Apparatus (AREA)

Abstract

L'invention concerne un dispositif de verrouillage destiné à un support d'ordinateur comprenant un support (1) doté d'une partie base (1a) et d'une partie verticale (1b). Un rebord (2) s'étend depuis la partie base offrant un renfoncement (3) dans lequel une extrémité du support (non illustrée) peut être reçue. Une rondelle (4), une plaque de boulonnage (5) et un embout à bord lisse et filetage interne (6) sont alignés au-dessous d'une ouverture (7) dans la partie base (1a). Pendant l'assemblage, le bureau (30) est pris entre la rondelle (4) et la plaque (5). Une vis (8) est placée sur le côté opposé de l'ouverture (7) et conçue pour être enfilée dans l'embout à filetage interne (6). L'ouverture (7) est fraisée pour recevoir la tête de la vis (8) permettant de maintenir une surface plate de la partie base (1a). Une fente (9a) est présente sur la partie verticale (1b) et une fente correspondante (9b) est présente sur la plaque de verrouillage (10) comprenant une partie embout (11) avec une extrémité filetée de la vis qui est conçue pour s'engager dans un verrou (12). Un barillet (13) pour le verrou (12) est incorporé dans la partie verticale (1b) et comprend un canal (13a) façonné aux deux extrémités pour empêcher un mouvement de rotation du verrou (12) et de l'embout (11) lorsqu'ils sont assemblés.
EP11722127A 2010-05-04 2011-05-04 Dispositif de verrouillage sécuritaire destiné à un support Withdrawn EP2567050A1 (fr)

Applications Claiming Priority (2)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
GB1007444A GB2480068A (en) 2010-05-04 2010-05-04 Locking device for a monitor support stand
PCT/GB2011/000683 WO2011138582A1 (fr) 2010-05-04 2011-05-04 Dispositif de verrouillage sécuritaire destiné à un support

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EP2567050A1 true EP2567050A1 (fr) 2013-03-13

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EP (1) EP2567050A1 (fr)
GB (1) GB2480068A (fr)
WO (1) WO2011138582A1 (fr)

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GB201007444D0 (en) 2010-06-16
WO2011138582A1 (fr) 2011-11-10

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