JP3453666B2 - Wide locking mechanism for software media security cover - Google Patents

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a locking mechanism for a software medium security cover that stores video software and game software in stores and rental stores and protects the storage medium stored in the case from shoplifting. In particular, the present invention relates to a device that can exert a strong locking force in spite of a simple structure.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In a store or a rental store of a disc-shaped storage medium such as a CD (compact disc) or a tape-shaped storage medium (hereinafter abbreviated as CD), a CD or the like is used to prevent shoplifting of these products. In order to prevent the product from being left unchecked, the radio or magnetic security tag is hidden in the case to remove it in exchange for liquidation of the price and the presence of this is detected at the store exit. It has become. At this time, it is important that the crime prevention tag is difficult to remove from the case such as CD depending on the person other than the clerk at the clearing counter, and various shoplifting crime prevention cases of software media for this purpose have been proposed.

FIG. 4 is an explanatory view briefly explaining an example of a conventional general shoplifting crime prevention case. In FIG.
Reference numeral 1 is a storage case for a CD or the like, 2 is a tag cover to which a security tag 2a is attached and covered, and 3 is a fixture for fixing the tag cover 2 to the storage case 1. The tag cover 2 is a storage case. 1 is put on the opening / closing side, the fixing tool 3 is pressed against one side of the tag cover 2 to be integrated, and the storage case 1 is sandwiched between the tag cover 2 and the fixing tool 3 to prevent the opening / closing. The tag cover 2 includes two mating parts 2b, 2b for mating and three locking parts 2c, for mating.
2c, 2c, and these are integrated with the fixture 3 to form a fixed state with the storage case 1.

FIG. 5 is an explanatory view for briefly explaining the structure of the fixture shown in FIG. In FIG. 5, the fixture 3 is
Two receiving portions 3a, 3a for receiving and housing the mating portion 2b of the tag cover 2, and three claw portions 3b. 3b. 3b, and these tags
The cover 2 and the storage case 1 are integrated with each other to form a fixed state. This fixed state is made to be a released state using a tool described later, and the fixing tool 3 can be pulled out to remove the tag cover 2 from the storage case 1.

6A and 6B are explanatory views for briefly explaining the handling procedure in FIG. 4. FIG. 6A is a vertical sectional view in a fixed state, FIG. 6B is a vertical sectional view in a released state, and FIG. (C) is ii
It is a cross-sectional view as seen from the −ii ′ direction. Figure 6
In (a) and FIG. 6 (c), in the fixed state, the mating portion 2b of the tag cover 2 mates with the receiving portion 3a of the fixture 3, and the hook portion 3b is hooked on the locking portion 2c. The rectangular rod-shaped projection 4a of the tool 4 to be released can be inserted through the tool hole 3c provided in the fixture 3. Figure 6
In (b), in the released state, the protruding portion 4a is the locking portion 2c.
It is inserted along the inclined surface of, and the claw portion 3b is pushed and bent to release the lock, and the fixture 3 together with the tool 4 is removed from the tag cover 2.

[0006]

However, when trying to prevent shoplifting in mass sale and rental by using the conventional general shoplifting crime prevention case, there were the following problems. (1) The claw part of the claw part is thin and easy to break, the tip part is small and the locking force is weak, so it was difficult to counter the skillful shoplifting using a precision screwdriver or the like. (2) While holding the tool in one hand and supporting the tag cover with the other hand, it is necessary to find the insertion position and direction of this tool, so it takes a long time to release the product and it is delayed to deliver the product to the customer. , The customer service will be hindered. (3) Since the edge of the peripheral portion of the fixture protrudes from the tag cover, it may induce a forcible shoplifting in which the protruding portion is pry open with a fingertip. In view of the above problems, it is an object of the present invention to provide a wide-type locking mechanism for a software medium security cover that has a simple structure, a strong locking force, and is easy to handle.

[0007]

In order to solve the above problems, the present invention has the following means. (1) A tag cover for preventing shoplifting by attaching a security tag for preventing shoplifting and covering a storage body for storing software recording media, and a fixing for engaging and fixing this tag cover to the storage body In the locking mechanism of the software medium security cover, which comprises a tool, which prevents the storage body from being pulled out by the fixture and releases the engagement of the fixture with only a specific tool, the tag cover has a horizontally elongated fixture. Provide a wide locking part that locks in a wide range in the direction to form an engaged state,
A guideway for guiding engagement of the fixture in the operating direction, and a retaining portion for preventing the retainer from coming off.
The fixing member has a claw-shaped cross section, and a hook claw portion that locks the engagement state by being hooked in a wide range in the lateral width direction at the locking portion of the tag cover, and inserting the tool to release the engagement state. A plurality of release parts for inserting the tool cover into the tool hole of the tag cover to release the engagement state of the fixture, and a corner part of the tag cover on the fixture side. A wide-type locking mechanism for a software medium security cover, which is provided with a positioning unit for positioning the same on a common base. (2) The releasing part of the tool is provided with at least two rod-shaped push-away portions that push away the claw-shaped tip portion of the claw portion, and the wide-type locking of the software medium security cover according to the above item (1). mechanism. (3) The wide type of the software medium security cover according to the item (1), wherein the tag cover is formed parallel to the operating direction of the fixture, and has a circling portion that circulates the side surface of the fixture. Locking mechanism

[0008]

[Action]

(1) In the tag cover, the fixture is locked in a wide range in the lateral width direction to form an engaged state, and the engagement of the fixture is guided in the operation direction to prevent the fixture from coming off during operation. In the fixture, the cross section is formed into a claw shape, and the engagement state is locked by being hooked on the locking part of the tag cover in a wide range in the lateral width direction, and in the tool, from the tool hole of the tag cover. After being inserted, the engagement state of the fixture is released, and the corner portion of the tag cover on the fixture side is positioned. (2) Further, in the releasing portion of the tool, the claw-shaped tip portion of the claw portion is pushed away by at least two rods. (3) Further, in the tag cover, the gap between the tag cover and the side surface of the fixture is shielded by the circumferential portion.

[0009]

Embodiments of the present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the drawings. The same parts in the above-mentioned conventional example are designated by the same reference numerals in the drawings, and detailed description thereof will be omitted. FIG. 1 is an explanatory view schematically illustrating a first embodiment according to the present invention. In FIG. 1, the main part of the first embodiment is a tag cover 20 provided with a wide locking part.
The fixing tool 30 is provided with a wide claw portion corresponding to the locking portion, and the engagement state of the fixing tool 30 is released by using a dedicated tool 40. Tag cover 20
The security tag 2a is attached to the inside of the
A cover portion (not shown) on one side to be opened and closed, and an engaging claw 31 for engaging is inserted into the lid portion,
The tag cover 20 is integrally engaged with the storage body 1 to prevent shoplifting of the storage body 1 and peeling off of the security tag 2a.

FIG. 2 is a structural diagram for explaining the structure of the tag cover shown in FIG. In FIG. 2, the tag cover 20 is provided with a wide locking portion 21 that locks the fixture to form an engaged state inside the opening of the tag cover 20 so that the fixture is engaged. Guide paths 22, 22 for guiding in the operating direction are formed at both ends in the laterally long direction inside the opening, and a projecting retaining portion 23 for preventing the fixing tool from coming off is provided at the center of the inlet at the opening. The fixing tool 30 can be inserted in the direction of the arrow 24 to be joined together. The wide locking portion 21 has a triangular cross section and is horizontally long, and has a wide slope in the horizontal direction, so that the fixture 30 can be locked in a wide range in the horizontal direction. Also, formed in parallel with the operating direction of the fixture,
There is a circling part that circulates the side surface of the fixture, and this wrapping part shields a gap formed between the bottom surface inside the opening and the bottom side of the side surface of the fixture, and a precision screwdriver or the like is provided in this gap. It is designed so that it can be securely prevented from being inserted and the fasteners being opened.

FIG. 3 is a structural diagram for explaining the structure of the fixture shown in FIG. In FIG. 3, the fixture 30 is
A wide claw portion 32, which is formed in a laterally long bag shape and has a cross section that is claw-shaped, is provided inside the bag shape so as to stand up from the bottom, and a tool is inserted to release the engaged state.
Two tool holes 33, 33, 33, 33 are opened in the bag-shaped bottom at the base of the claw portion 32, and the arrow 3 is attached to the tag cover 20.
It can be inserted from four directions so that the claw portion 32 can get over the retaining portion 23 and can be fitted together. The tool hole 33
Requires at least two, but four is preferable in order to complicate the prying operation at the time of shoplifting and enhance crime prevention.

The wide claw portion 32 has a triangular cross section at its tip and an L-shaped cross section, and is formed horizontally by an elastic member. As a result, the wide locking portion 21 of the tag cover 20 is hooked in a wide range in the lateral width direction to lock the engagement state with the tag cover 20. In addition, the wide claw portion 32 is preferably one integrated type in order to maintain the structural strength, but the two claw portions 32 are arranged in two or more tool holes 33 for strengthening the crime prevention. You may divide and provide one or more.
Furthermore, the bag-shaped bottom of the fixture 30 has a cutout portion corresponding to the retaining portion 23 of the tag cover 20.

Next, the structure of the tool 40 will be described. Referring again to FIG. 1, the tool 40 is the tool hole 3 of the fixture 30.
3, 33, 33, 33, a releasing part 41 for releasing the locked state, a positioning part 42 for abutting the corners of the tag cover 20 for positioning, and the tag cover for the storage body 1 described above. A common base 44 is provided with a sandwiching portion 43 that sandwiches and supports the portion on the opposite side of 20.

The releasing portion 41 has an effective length which is a distance from the tool hole 33 of the tag cover 20 to a position slightly in front of the tip of the engaging portion 21, and has at least four rod-like portions for pushing away the claw-shaped tip portion of the claw portion 32. Push-off parts 41a, 4
1a, 41a, 41a to the tool holes 33, 33, 33,
With the thickness and arrangement corresponding to 33, they are arranged in parallel on the same base 44. In addition, the rod-shaped push-away portion 41a
Requires at least two, but each tool hole 33, 33,
Corresponding to 33, 33, four are desirable. The base 44 is
Two standing walls 42a, 42b parallel to the four push-out portions 41a, 41a, 41a, 41a are erected at right angles to each other, and the corners of the tag cover 20 are positioned by these two standing walls 42a, 42b. Book push-out section 41a,
41a, 41a, 41a and tool holes 33, 33, 33,
33 is adapted to correspond naturally.

The handling procedure and operation of this embodiment will be described above. Obtain new CDs, etc. to be exhibited at retail stores and rental stores. First, after the operator covers the container 1 such as a CD with the tag cover 20 of the embodiment, the upper surface of the fixture 30 shown in FIG. 2 having the tool hole 33 is pushed toward the opening of the tag cover 20. And insert the fixture 30 into the tag cover 20 until the locking mechanism feels latched. At this time, the two end portions of the fixture 30 in the laterally long direction are provided with the two guide paths 22 of the tag cover 20,
22 and the fixture 30 is guided along the tag cover 20.
It has been inserted while maintaining an appropriate positional relationship with.

On the other hand, the wide tip portion of the claw portion 32 is pushed away along the slope of the locking portion 21 and easily gets over the protrusion of the locking portion 21 having a triangular cross section to form a reliable locked state. it can. In this state, the fixture 30
The engagement claws 31 ensure that the engagement between the tag cover 20 and the storage body 1 is maintained, and the tag cover 20 blocks the extraction of the storage body 1 and the stripping of the security tag to reliably prevent these. Further, the upper surface having the tool hole 33 is fitted in the opening portion of the tag cover 20, and the bag-shaped side surface having the engaging claw 31 is just fitted in the similarly cut portion. It is designed so that there is no protrusion that hangs your fingertip on.

Next, a method of releasing this locked state will be described. As a preliminary preparation, the tool 40 is placed in advance on a customer service counter or the like in the store with the four push-away portions 41a facing upward. First, the tag cover 2 in the storage body 1
The side opposite to 0 is slid and supported by the holding part 43 of the tool 40, and the laterally long corner of the tag cover 20 in the locked state is abutted between the two standing walls 42a and 42b of the positioning part 42 for positioning. Then, they are pushed in parallel toward the four push-out portions 41a.

When pushed down, the four push-out portions 41a pass through the four tool holes 33 of the fixture 30, and the tag cover 2
Bending along the slope of the locking portion 21 of 0, sliding down, forcibly pushing the claw portion 32 against its elastic force, removing it from the protrusion of the locking portion 21 of the tag cover 20, and catching it. Remove. By the removal of this catch, the tip end of the claw portion 32 is restored along with the four push-out portions 41a along the slope of the locking portion 21 of the tag cover 20 by its elastic force, and the fixture 30 is removed from the tag cover 20. It is pushed out naturally and the locked state is released. It should be noted that the present invention is not limited to the above-mentioned embodiments, and various modifications can be made without departing from the scope of the present invention.

[0019]

As described above, the present invention has the following effects. (1) The claw part has a wide type that is hard to break and has a strong locking force due to a large catch at the tip part, so it is easy to counter the skillful shoplifting using a precision screwdriver. (2) You can place the tool on the counter and support only the tag cover with one hand while searching for the insertion position and direction of this tool. We will not be late and will not interfere with customer service. (3) Since the edge of the peripheral part of the fixture is embedded in the tag cover, there is no induction of forcible shoplifting in which the protruding part is pry open with a fingertip. According to the above (1) to (3), it is possible to provide a wide locking mechanism for a software medium crime prevention cover which has a simple structure but has a strong locking force and is easy to handle. As a result, it has become possible to effectively prevent shoplifting of products and improve customer service.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is an explanatory view schematically explaining an embodiment according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a structural diagram illustrating a structure of a tag cover in FIG.

FIG. 3 is a structural diagram illustrating a structure of a fixture shown in FIG.

FIG. 4 is an explanatory view briefly explaining an example of a conventional general shoplifting crime prevention case.

FIG. 5 is a structural diagram that briefly describes the structure of the fixture shown in FIG.

FIG. 6 is an explanatory view briefly explaining the handling procedure in FIG.

[Explanation of symbols]

1 ... Storage body 2a ... Crime prevention tag 20 ... Tag cover 30 ... Fixing tool 31 ... Engaging claw 40 ... Tool 41 ... Release part 42 ... Positioning part 43・ ・ ・ Clamping part 44 ・ ・ ・ Base

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Claims (3)

(57) [Claims] 1. A tag cover for preventing shoplifting by attaching a security tag for preventing shoplifting and covering a storage body for storing a software recording medium, and fixing the tag cover by engaging the storage body. In the locking mechanism of the software medium security cover, which comprises a fixing device for preventing the container from being pulled out by the fixing device and releasing the engagement of the fixing device only with a specific tool, the tag cover is a fixing device. A wide-type locking part that locks the tongue in a wide range in the lateral direction to form an engaged state is provided, and a guiding path for guiding the engagement of the fixing tool in the operating direction and a pull-out preventing the fixing tool from coming off. The fixing tool has a claw-shaped cross section, and a claw part that locks the engagement state by hooking the locking part of the tag cover in a wide range in the lateral width direction is provided. To release the engaged state by inserting A tool hole, wherein the tool is inserted from the tool hole of the tag cover to release the engagement state of the fixture, and positioning of the corner of the tag cover on the fixture side. A wide type locking mechanism for a security cover for a software medium, characterized in that a positioning unit for performing the operation is provided on a common base. 2. The wide type of the software medium security cover according to claim 1, wherein the releasing portion of the tool is provided with at least two rod-shaped push-away portions for pushing away the claw-shaped tip portion of the claw portion. Locking mechanism. 3. The software medium security cover according to claim 1, wherein the tag cover is formed in parallel with an operating direction of the fixture and is provided with a circling portion that circulates a side surface of the fixture. Wide locking mechanism.