EP1310620A2 - Dispositif d'attache - Google Patents

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EP1310620A2
EP1310620A2 EP02257680A EP02257680A EP1310620A2 EP 1310620 A2 EP1310620 A2 EP 1310620A2 EP 02257680 A EP02257680 A EP 02257680A EP 02257680 A EP02257680 A EP 02257680A EP 1310620 A2 EP1310620 A2 EP 1310620A2
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Maurice Henry Whittle
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    • 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

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  • This invention concerns apparatus whereby equipment, such as computers and computer peripherals and other high value equipment housed in a substantially rectangular box casing, may be secured to a substrate to prevent theft.
  • PCs personal computers
  • Some of these are adjustable in height.
  • Others are adjustable in two dimensions, namely height and width, by having slidably adjustable sections which can be secured together so as to fit closely around a particular item of equipment leaving accessible only the front and rear or two sides, or at least a major portion thereof.
  • An object of the invention is to provide alternative securement apparatus for the same purpose which will be adjustable in three dimensions, and therefore universally applicable to all computer sizes and types, which will allow access to a greater region of the casing of the equipment being secured, and which will be re-usable. It may also be less expensive, but not less effective.
  • securement apparatus comprising at least two clamping assemblies, each said assembly comprising a lower post and an upper post which have mutually threadedly engageable portions, a first bracket fixedly mounted to the lower post, means whereby the lower post, in use, is secured to the substrate and means whereby the first bracket, in use, is secured to the substrate, in which respect the upper post includes an outer sleeve to which a second bracket is fixedly mounted and relative to which the threadedly engageable portion of the upper post is rotatable only by use of a special tool, and wherein the first bracket of at least one of said assemblies is configured to fit snugly around one corner of the equipment being secured.
  • the second brackets mounted on the upper posts should be comer-shaped. They may take the form of flat straps or angled elements. This is because the first brackets, mounted on the lower posts, and secured to the substrate, will suffice to locate immovably the equipment being secured.
  • a pair of diagonally opposed clamping assemblies will not be suitable, for example because of the position of connectors or switches on the equipment to be secured, or the location of other equipment or power supplies to be connected thereto.
  • two clamping assemblies may be provided at adjacent corners at one side of the equipment, with athird clamping assembly provided along, preferably midway along, an opposing side of the equipment.
  • each of the two corners assemblies will have at least their first bracket, mounted on the lower post, configured to fit around a corner, and preferably (but not essentially) the second bracket at the top will correspond to fit around a top corner of the equipment.
  • the brackets of the third assembly will not be corner shaped.
  • clamping assemblies could be employed, only one of which is positioned at a corner, with at least its first bracket, mounted on the lower post, configured to fit a lower corner of the equipment.
  • the other two clamping assemblies could be positioned along respective sides of the equipment to be secured adjacent the diagonally opposing corner thereof.
  • the second brackets, mounted on the upper posts of respective clamping assemblies may be tied together by metal straps, which are fitted while the equipment is being secured.
  • the apparatus of the invention is universally applicable because the length and breadth of the space to be secured does not require slidable adjustment of parts of predetermined size, but instead is determined directly from the dimensions of whatever equipment casing is to be secured, just by drilling holes in the substrate for securing the lower posts and first brackets. The height adjustment is then achieved by the threaded engagement between the upper and lower posts.
  • a preferred embodiment of the invention comprises two identical clamping assemblies 10a, 10b, only one of which is shown in detail in Figs. 1 to 3.
  • Each assembly comprises a lower post 11 and an upper post 12.
  • the lower post 11 is cylindrical and has internal threading 14, 16 in its lower end margin and, separately, at a location intermediate its lower and upper ends.
  • a corner-shaped bracket 18, comprising a flat right angled quarter circle plate with upstanding flanges along its straight edges is welded to this post 11, as best shown in Fig. 3.
  • the lower margin of the lower post may be of larger external diameter and have a terminal annular flange, as shown.
  • the upper post 12 comprises a cylindrical outer sleeve 13, which is a sliding fit over the lower post 11, inside which a co-axial shaft 15 is mounted by means of a collar 17.
  • This collar 17 is fixedly secured in the upper margin of the sleeve 13 by adhesion, by screw threaded engagement and by means of a lug or grub screw 21.
  • the shaft 15 is rotatable within the collar 17, but has an annular projection 22 engaging in a corresponding recess in the collar which prevents relative axial movement.
  • a lower section of the shaft 15 is threaded and in use engages the intermediate threaded region 16 of the lower post 11 and serves for height adjustment of the assembly, as is apparent by reference to Figs. 1 and 2.
  • Three countersunk holes 23 are provided near the curved edge of the lower bracket 18 as well as three screws 24 for securing this bracket to a work surface.
  • a large coach bolt 25 is provided to secure the lower post 11.
  • the upper margin of the shaft 15 is similar in form to the barrel of a lock and a key (not shown) is the only means by which it can be rotated relative to the collar 17.
  • clamp assemblies 10a, 10b then only have to hold the computer down to the desk top 32 (or other relevant surface) and resist any lateral forces if an attempt is made to prise the assemblies 10a, 10b apart.
  • Fig. 5 shows how two clamping assemblies 10a, 10b as in Figs. 1 to 4 may be used in conjunction with a third clamping assembly 34 to secure a different style or size of computer 36.
  • the two corner assemblies 10a, 10b are clamped around adjacent corners of the computer 36 and the third assembly 34 is clamped to the middle of the opposite side.
  • the brackets 35 of the third assembly 34 are semi-circular, and the lower bracket should be secured by screws to the desk top 32 just as with the corner assemblies.
  • the brackets of the third assembly could be of a different shape or style.
  • top brackets 19 and 35 of the three clamping assemblies 10a, 10b, 34 are tied together by metal straps 37. This is only likely to be necessary if the computer 36 is in the form of a relatively high tower.

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EP02257680A 2001-11-08 2002-11-06 Dispositif d'attache Withdrawn EP1310620A3 (fr)

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GB0126836 2001-11-08
GB0126836A GB2381825B (en) 2001-11-08 2001-11-08 Securement apparatus

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EP1310620A2 true EP1310620A2 (fr) 2003-05-14
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DE102008033173A1 (de) * 2008-07-15 2010-02-04 Fujitsu Siemens Computers Gmbh Befestigungsanordnung für ein Sicherheitsmodul und Verwendung einer Schraube zur Befestigung eines Sicherheitsmoduls

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GB2381825A (en) 2003-05-14

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