TWM440468U - Security apparatus including attachment device - Google Patents

Abstract

A security apparatus is disclosed. The security apparatus comprises an attachment device comprising a base, and a locking head configured to secure to the base. The attachment device can be small and strong. The locking head can have a securing element and a locking component, associated with a housing. The locking head may be in a secured configuration upon a single motion or movement of the locking head.

Description

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V. A new type of description: C. A new type of technical field. 3 Related Applications. This application claims the application of the U.S. Patent Application Serial No. 12/987,00, filed Jan. U.S. Patent Application Serial No. 12/969, 486, filed on December 23, 2010, and the U.S. Patent Application Serial No. 12/969,401, filed on Dec. Priority of 891, 707, the entire disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference. Novel Fields The present invention relates to a security device including an attachment component. I: Prior Art 3 Novel Background The specific embodiment of the present invention relates to an element for preventing theft of relatively small but expensive parts of the apparatus. Computers have evolved quite quickly from large, expensive machines for a few people to portable machines that are relatively small and available. In particular, smaller desks or laptops with significant processing power (for example, laptops or tablets) have evolved into computers that can be used by the general public. At this time, college students and even ancient students have their own computers. And the laptop is widely used as a word processor and workstation in almost all forms of industry. Laptops are relatively small and easy to move, but their spread has the following undesirable side effects = theft of the brain is a major problem. Various components have been developed to prevent theft of computers (eg, laptops or desktops and similar devices). Since desktop systems contain several components, they usually include the computer itself, stand-alone monitors, keyboards and common A list machine that often utilizes cables that are attached to each other and attached to non-animal items (eg, tables) using components. The main difficulty with such systems is that it is provided to effectively and easily attach the cable itself to Method of equipment One of the ways to deal with computer security problems is to provide small, generally rectangular slots in the wall of the computer. The well-known and commonly used rectangular slots have 3 millimeters. Meter X 7 mm size. A security device with a locking head can be secured to the computer via a rectangular slot. Although this solution may be effective, it can be improved. For example, the security device takes many steps to Attached to the slot. The user needs to align the locking mechanism with the slot and then rotate the key to rotate the T-bar to the locking configuration. This takes many steps and requires a lot of effort on the part of the user. The device can be used to fix the computer to non-animal parts in fewer steps. In addition, some computer manufacturers may use different solutions that can accommodate more slots instead of typical rectangular slots, or can adapt to other types of computer configurations. The specific embodiments of the present invention address the above and other problems individually or collectively. [New content] A novel overview The present invention proposes a security device including an attachment component. The various aspects of the present invention relate to several security devices. And a method of making and using a security device that includes an attachment element for attachment to the item 4 M4404 68 pieces, and a security element assembled into a head that can be coupled to one of the attachment elements. One aspect of the present invention relates to an axial pull strength of an attachment element to be attached to an article, the axial direction The pull strength is greater than about 125. A particular embodiment of the present invention is directed to a security device that includes an attachment member that includes a cover and a head. The attachment member has an axial direction greater than about 125 pounds. Pulling strength. The head comprises (1) a casing, (9) in the casing and a gate structure that can be coupled to the cover body, and the (out) group is configured to bias the gate structure to the cover body. a biasing member, and (iv) a latch assembly within the housing. Another embodiment of the present invention is directed to a system that includes a hand-carried article, a non-animal item, an item, and A security device. The security device includes an attachment element that includes a cover and a head. The attachment element has an axial pull strength greater than about 125 pounds. The head includes (i) a housing '(ii) within the housing and a shutter structure that is configured to engage the cover' (iii) is configured to bias the gate structure toward the cover a biasing member, and (iv) a latch assembly within the housing. Another embodiment of the present invention is directed to a method comprising the steps of: obtaining a portable article, and attaching an attachment member to the portable article; and attaching a head to The attachment element. The attachment element has an axial pull strength greater than about 125 pounds. The head includes (i) a housing '(ii) in the housing and a shutter structure (Hi) assembled to engage the cover to be configured to bias the gate structure to the cover a biasing member, and (iv) a latch assembly within the housing. The latch assembly is in a locked configuration after attaching the head 5 M440468. Another novel embodiment of the present invention is directed to an attachment member comprising: a cover member including a cover and a second member extending from the cover member. The body, including the base of the central bore, and the "engagement member", the composite body extending through the central bore of the base and consuming to the struts has an axial pull strength greater than about 125 inches. "A new type of embodiment - for an attachment element, the maximum transverse dimension of the tether (e.g., diameter in the case of a cylinder, width in the form of a block) up to 8 mm - base (for example, including a cylinder }, the base end (10) is, for example, a flat end, and an engaging member attached to the flat end of the base, the engaging member being assembled to engage with the article. The attachment element has a greater than about! 25 inch axial pull strength. In some embodiments, the base may be in the form of a cylinder, a block, or the like. In addition, the end of the ap can be flat, uneven, and the like. Another novel embodiment is directed to an attachment element for retaining a portable article, the attachment element having a cylindrical shape - a base having a recess that accepts a securing dement, And an engagement member comprising a threaded post. The attachment element has an axial pull strength greater than about 125 inches. Another embodiment of the present invention is directed to a method comprising the steps of: obtaining a portable article, and attaching an attachment member having an axial pull strength greater than about 125 pounds attached to the portable article, Wherein the attachment member includes a base extending from the portable article, and attaching a head to the attachment member by a single movement, wherein the head includes a housing and is in the 6 locking assembly Lock the configuration. A lock assembly in the body, and further in which the head is attached, another specific embodiment of the present invention is directed to a security system

The axial pull strength of about 125 cents.

And a latch assembly associated with the housing, wherein the latch head can be secured to the attachment member using the securing member after the single movement of the latch head. Another aspect of the present invention relates to the formation of the attachment element. According to this aspect, the attachment member or a component thereof can be formed by a metal injection molding (MIM) method. This MIM method comprises the steps of mixing a fine metal powder with a thermoplastic binder and then kneading the mixture with a high shear rate kneader. After the kneading, the homogeneous raw material can be granulated to facilitate loading into the molding machine. In the next step, the mixture can be injected into a molding machine to form a green part. This is followed by a debinding step in which the cement material is extruded from the prototype, leaving a metal-only shaped product (i.e., attached component or portion thereof). The shaped product is then sintered (i.e., maintained at elevated temperatures to obtain the necessary mechanical and physical properties). Finally, for example, electroplating, sand blasting, drilling, tapping, heat treatment, Teflon coating, phosphating, machining, etc. ' M440468 can be completed. The components of the attachment element may comprise steel comprising iron (Fe), nickel (Ni), molybdenum (Mo), and carbon (C). In an exemplary embodiment, the material used in the above mim process (e.g., 'metal fines) may comprise MIM4605 metal. The "MIM4605" metal is about 0.5. /. Carbon (C) is made of about 2% nickel (Ni), about 0.5% molybdenum (Mo), and (about 97%) iron (Fe). After heat treatment, the MIM46〇5 metal has a density of greater than 75 g/cm3, a tensile strength of 1,655 Mpa, an elongation ability of 20%, and a hardness of 48 HRC (Rockwell C scale). On the contrary, MIM4605 which was sintered only without further heat treatment had a density of more than 7.5 g/cm3, a tensile strength of 440 Mpa, an elongation of 15%, and a hardness of 62 HRB (Rockwell B scale). As is well known to those skilled in the art, different heat treatment processes can produce different metallic properties. For example, MIM4605 can be heat treated to a hardness of 30 HRC. In some embodiments, it is preferred to have a hardness of less than 48 HRC. In an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, it is preferred to form an attachment member having a hardness of about 3 〇HRC. Thus, the attachment element can comprise MTM 4605 metal that has been heat treated to a hardness of 3 〇 HRC. In some embodiments, the attachment element can have a hardness of between 20 and 48 HRC. For example, the attachment element can be heat treated to have a hardness of from about 25 to 35 HRC. In another embodiment, the attachment element or portion thereof (e.g., any or all of the engagement member, base, consumable member, and the like) can be heat treated to have a hardness of about 28 to 32 HRC. After determining the desired hardness level, various heat treatment methods (including heating and subsequent cooling procedures) for establishing a metal having such hardness are known to those skilled in the art. It has been decided to treat the attachment elements with this hardness to provide the appropriate 8 M440468 retention characteristics. That is, the attachment member having a hardness of about 30 HRC has a good balance between ductility and brittleness. This attachment element will have sufficient strength to resist pull, while the foot X prevents chipping ductility when subjected to a strong blow (e.g., with a hammer, etc.). Similarly, a configurable item stipulated with an attachment element as described herein can be exceptionally difficult to remove by force. A specific embodiment of this aspect of the present invention is directed to a security device for preventing theft of objects (e.g., electronic devices such as laptops), which are included for attachment to An attachment component of the article, and a __preserving component that is configured to be coupled to the __head of the attachment component, The tamping may be fixed to a non-animal item wherein the attachment element is at least made of a metal injection molding process. • In a preferred embodiment, the attachment element comprises a base and a mating member for engaging the mating member for accommodating the attachment element with the article and the base from the article Extending so that it can be connected by the head. The base and/or the engagement member can be made by a twisting method. • the head of the security element includes a housing having a hole to receive the attachment element in the housing, and a securing member to secure the head to the attachment member after the housing receives the attachment element The attachment element. The head can be a latch head that includes a latch assembly that interacts with the securing member. The attachment member has a cylindrical configuration and the securing member including a circumferential recess for receiving the head. Thereby, it is possible for the head to rotate relative to the attachment element when the head is engaged to the attachment element. This prevents the head from being used to apply torque to the attachment element to force the security device to not preserve the item being secured. Preferably, the side walls (or plurality) of the attachment elements comprise a smooth surface such that the (lock) head rotates the wire element better. It is expected that the engaging member can be fixed to the base by a consumable member, in particular a screw. (4) The following measures can be used: (locking) the head can be used to rotate the screw by twisting (locking) the head to thereby make the engaging member and the base The attachment is released. In a specific embodiment, the base has an end surface facing away from the attachment member, wherein the head of the end face of the screw front portion causes the side wall of the screw head to be covered by the base. Thereby, the screw cannot be rotated by rotating or twisting the (lock) head attached to the attachment member. Embodiments of the present invention are also directed to an axial pull strength of greater than 125 pounds for the attachment element. The above-mentioned attachment attachment element has an axial pull strength of 125 lbs or more to prevent the security device that protects the security component from being torn by twisting, and can reliably resist the removal of the preserved article by using MIM and different heat treatments. To make the attachment component, a reliable security component can be obtained. Past and present laptops and other electronic devices have a common rectangular security slot of 3 mm χ 7 mm. In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the engaging member is a ferrule or J-hook suitable for fitting into such a conventional retaining slot. The various attachment elements disclosed herein have many advantages. For example, the attachment elements (including the base and the engagement members) can be reasonably sized compared to prior art connectors. Due to the shape and configuration as described herein, attachment members that are smaller than prior art structures but have equal or greater retention strength can be made. For example, an attachment element in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention can withstand an axial pull of 10 M440468 force greater than about 125, 200, 300, 400, or even 500 pounds at the month of damage. The pull test can include securing the attachment element to a steel plate (or a component of the portable article to be secured, such as the chassis or housing of the portable article) and pulling (eg, pulling the steel plate 90 degrees) Attach the component until it is damaged. That is, the attachment element can be configured to not protrude (or completely) away from the edge of the housing of the portable article when attached. The attachment elements disclosed herein are user friendly. However, the attachment elements disclosed herein may be sufficient

The strength of the article is fixed in the portable article and cannot be easily removed by pulling or twisting. It must be understood that the novel aspects described above can be combined. The above and other specific embodiments of the present invention are further described in detail below. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS The perspective view of Fig. 1 illustrates a portion of a portable article and an attachment member in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention. Figure 2 is a perspective view showing the part of the portable article fixed to the

Portable. . Attachment. The figure* is also used to the head of the attachment. υ Figure 3 shows a front perspective view of the wheel, head and attachment elements. Back side perspective of the SI crotch and attachment elements. The figure illustrates an expanded view of a security device in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention. The undercut is illustrated in accordance with another novel embodiment of the present invention. Figure 5 is a top perspective view of the attachment member. Figure 5 illustrates a side cross-sectional view of the side 11 M440468 of the attachment element in accordance with this new embodiment. 5C through 5E illustrate an expanded view of the attachment element in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention. Figures 5F-1 through 5F-5 illustrate attachment elements of different sizes in accordance with specific embodiments of the present invention. 5G through 5H illustrate a method for attaching an attachment element in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention. Figures 51 through 5K illustrate various views of another attachment element in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention. The side cross-sectional view of Figure 6A illustrates the security device prior to the engagement of the attachment elements of the head. Figure 6B is a side cross-sectional view of the security device in a locked configuration. The side cross-sectional view of Figure 7A illustrates the security device in an unlocked configuration. Figure 7B illustrates a front cross-sectional view of the head. The expanded perspective view of Figures 8 through 10 illustrates a portable electronic device with attached components attached thereto. Figure 11 illustrates a system in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention. The above and other specific embodiments are described in more detail below in the [Embodiment]. Similar elements in the drawings are denoted by the same reference numerals and will not be repeatedly described. C EMBODIMENT 3 Detailed Description 12 The specific embodiment of the present invention is directed to several types of security devices, methods for making and using such security devices, and the use of such security device systems. These devices are used to stop or prevent theft of devices such as portable electronic devices. One embodiment of the present invention is directed to a security device that includes an i-connecting member that includes a engaging member having a base that includes a cover and a head (e.g., "locking head"). The head comprises (1) a housing, (9) a door structure in the housing and a cover body that can be coupled to the base, and (4) is configured to bias a bias of the gate structure to the cover body a member, and (iv) a latch assembly within the housing. The security device according to one embodiment of the present invention may include a head and a security element. The head and the security element can be physically coupled (eg, using a pin or other suitable connection) and/or operatively (eg, wirelessly, etc.). The security element can include a cable or other type of device. To provide security. If the security element comprises a cable, the cable can be secured to a non-animal item such as a table or cabinet such that the portable electronic device coupled to the cable cannot be removed. The cable may contain stainless steel, carbon steel, Kewar (g) or two/, strong materials of his type. In an exemplary embodiment, a strong material may be selected to have high tensile strength and/or shear strength. In another embodiment, the security element can include a wireless device, such as a wireless transmitter and/or receiver. The wireless device can be used in a proximity detection system or a motion detection system. For example, a motion detector can trigger an associated alarm when the motion detector is moved in the wireless device. The alarm can be in the security device or in the other embodiment, there is a basic device with the wireless device, and the material component can be used for the proximity detection system Y wireless signal can be used in the security component, the basic Transmissions between devices, and when the devices are separated by a predetermined distance, can trigger an associated alarm (eg, an 'audible alarm'). The report can be used in the basic device silk full component towel. The electronic I associated with such wireless systems is known to those skilled in the art. ^ The head of the device can be a latching head. The latch head according to the present invention may include a latch assembly (e.g., a latch mechanism), such as a scale lock assembly or a combination latch assembly disposed therein. A "lock assembly" as used herein may include one or more structures adapted to place the head in a locked and unlocked configuration (also 2 locked or unlocked). Various types of latching heads are described in more detail below. The portable item to be protected may contain any suitable item, such as a portable device (e.g., a 'portable electronic device). _ article portable computer, such as laptop, tablet, desk and health computer, flat = projector, projector, monitor, portable music player, list machine, external - mobile phone material q type of items can contain There may be a medical device with or without an electronic device, 4 devices (for example, electric or pneumatic workers) or sports equipment (bicycles, Shanlf equipment (for example, golf bags), and sticks). The portable item to be preserved in the exemplary embodiment may be a hand-held item (i.e., an item that a typical user can carry without the help of a person). The system shown in Fig. 11 includes a portable article 3G and a security device for securing the portable article 14 to a non-animal item 1 (e.g., a table leg or the like). The 26° security device 26 includes a head 28 With the cable 32 coupled to the head 28, in this embodiment, the head 28 can be a latching head. The coil 34 is at the end of the head 28. The twist line 32 can comprise a strong material such as iron or steel. In order to secure the portable article 30 to the animal, the cable 32 can be wrapped around the animal and the head 28 can pass through the coil 34. The overall view of Figure 1 illustrates the components of the security device in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention. Figure 1 illustrates a portable article 3 that includes a portable article housing 31 containing an aperture 302. As used herein, in the above-described specific embodiments and other specific embodiments, the "cavities" may comprise blind holes or shell perforations. The beta through holes may be in the form of holes or pockets. In some embodiments, apertures 830 can be generally rectangular in shape and have a size of about 3 mm and about 7 mm. In some embodiments, the aperture can include a threaded portion, such as a threaded bore, or allow external access (i.e., access from outside the housing) a threaded bore, as described in more detail below. In other embodiments, the apertures may be unthreaded and assembled to be secured by a non-threaded engagement member, such as a τ-type strip, as described below. The attachment element 110 can be attached to the portable article 3 via the aperture 302. In this particular embodiment, the attachment member 110 includes a base 3 (e.g., a spur) having a flat end opposite the tapered end. The base 3 may comprise a cover 3 (a) and an annular structure 3 (c) defining a recess 3 (b). The cover 3 (a) and the annular structure 3 (c) may have the same size. In some implementations, the cover 3(a) and the annular structure 3(c) each may have a substantially (axial) tapered end and a substantially flat end-column opposite the substantially (axial) tapered end. In other implementations, one or more of the ends of the cover 3 (4) or the annular structure 3 (4) 15 M440468 may comprise a curved surface or a fairy or uneven shape (i.e., uneven). The annular structure 3(c) and the side wall of a, L, in the cover 3(a) may be tapered (e.g., conical) or may comprise straight walls. In other information aa * LA /, in the embodiment, the base may include other suitable shapes, such as a block (for example, a two-block-shaped cover disk having a block-shaped annular structure), a rectangular structure , octagonal, etc. In the specific embodiment of Figure 1, the cylindrical body of the cover 3 (4) faces the same direction as the structure 3 (C) and travels to the cover 3 (a) The direction of the tapered end is parallel to the direction of the tapered end of the if, P' box 3 (4) to the tapered end of the bad structure 3 (c). The annular structure 3 (4) can be axially aligned. The concave (b), that is, the cover 3 (4) The space between the tapered end and the flat end of the cover 3(a) is in the ritual, structure 3 (0's, they can be joined together by the central cylinder 3(b)-l (and keep the eight small holes apart) Therefore, the recess 3 (b) can be positioned between the cover 3 (a) and the annular structure 3 (c). The tapered end of the bell is narrowed by the width of the annular structure 3 (4) to the core cylinder 3 (9) (width), at which point the annular structure 3(e) can be joined to the center 3(b). In some embodiments, the cover 3(a) and the annular structure 3(4) can have approximately the same Length ' makes the pocket approximately Positioned in the length of the base 3... In some embodiments of the present invention, the central cylinder 3(b)-1 may comprise a tapered side wall or may comprise a straight wall. In some embodiments, the cover 3 (a) ), the core 杈 3 (b) 1, and the annular structure 3 (c) are structurally separable or non-separable, that is, the cover 3 (a), the central cylinder 3 (bH, and the annular structure 3 (4) It may be formed from a piece of material, such as a metal structure that is machined with tapered portions and pockets. In another embodiment, the cover is 3, bM, and the ring structure 16 M440468 Each of 3(c) can be formed separately and joined together (eg, 'with glue, rivets, bolts, etc.). In yet another embodiment, center cylinder 3(b)-1 and cover 3 (a) or the annular structure 3(c) may comprise a continuous material which may be joined to the third portion. For example, the annular structure 3(c) and the central cylinder 3(b)-1 may be machined from a single metal. Formed and then joined to the lid 3(a) by any suitable means (eg, glue, rivets, bolts, etc.).

As disclosed herein, the design of the base of the attachment element contains a number of advantages. By making the shape of one end of the annular structure 3(c) a flat surface, the base can conform to the shape of the housing 30 to allow for a secure fit when the portable article 30 is secured. Similarly, the flat end of the cover 3 (a) (i.e., the end facing the pocket) can be conformed to the jaw structure of the latch head (e.g., a closed door as described below). In some embodiments, the flat end of the cover 3(a) may be a substantially flat surface approximately 9 degrees from the side wall of the cover 3(a). When fixed to the slot 3〇2, the flat end of the cover 3(a) can be approximately parallel to the housing 31, and the flat end structure provides a strong surface for the latch to grip when the portable article is secured. The lock

It is unlikely that the head can slide or pull away from the cover 3 (a). In addition, when the portable article 30 is secured, the tapered end of the cover 3 (4) and the annular structure 3 (e) can assist in guiding the locking head to the correct position around the base, thereby making it easier for the user to lock and unlock ( Such as 1" detailed below). The side walls (or several) of the attachment member U0, such as the side walls of the cover 3 (a) and the annular structure 3 (4), may comprise a flat table = for example = metal face. This smooth surface allows the locking head to prevent the person from pivoting away from the housing 31 by twisting the locking head (i.e., forcing the security device to be unloaded in some embodiments, in the form of a strip Connecting member] The axial direction 17 M440468 extends away from the annular structure 3(c) as shown in Fig. 1. In some embodiments, the engaging member 1 can comprise other shapes, such as a j-shaped hook (or alternatively, L-shaped fishing. The coupling member 55 in the form of a screw can pass through an axial hole (not shown) of the base 3 and a threaded axial hole (not shown) entering the engaging member 1 and can fix the engaging member 1 to Base 3. As illustrated, the end face of the coupling member 55 is flat and can form an end face of the base of the attachment member 110. The end face of the coupling member 55 can thus comprise a flat portion of the tapered end of the cover 3(a). In a specific embodiment, the body 3(a) may also cover all the sides of the end of the coupling member 55 such that the coupling member cannot be rotated by rotating or twisting the locking head (not shown) attached to the attachment member 110. In other embodiments, the coupling member 55 can be completely covered The tapered end of the cover 3 (a). The end face of the coupling member 55 may also include a depression or a socket (3 〇 (: 1 ^ 55) for illusion to accept an external rotating structure, such as a screwdriver, An end of an Allen wrench, or the like. In the present invention, the material transfer structure may comprise a portion or extension of the rail of the locking assembly, and/or the exterior The rotating structure may be integrated or otherwise associated with other components of the attachment member 55 or attachment (4). - or more stabilization members 4 (eg, - or more anti-rotation pins) may be inserted into the aperture 302 for attachment The element is stable relative to the housing 31 such that the engagement member cannot be easily pulled out of the aperture 302. By contacting the two opposite sides of the aperture 3 () 2 (eg, a longer side, such as a side of about 7 mm) The τ-type strip of the connecting member can provide the secret protection. This can prevent the attachment element I. The sag or bulge 'for example, because only the side of the hole 3〇2 is contacted with the bow! 3 as a connection mechanism; type fishing (the following is a more detailed description) is not possible in the case of T-bar The attachment member 110 can be fixed via the hole 3〇2, and the engageable member 30 enables the engagement member to pass through the hole 3〇2. Here, the member is 55 and the connecting member 1 can still be attached to each other. Once the connecting member is more soiled, within 3〇2, the coupling member 55 can be tightened so that the connecting member 1 and the base 3 are close to each other, and the bottom of the 4-shaped annular structure 3(4) is portable. The side surface of the housing 1 of the article 3 is in contact. The attachment member 11A of Fig. 1 and other embodiments may have any suitable dimensions. For example, in some embodiments, the attachment element no may have a spoon 1 A The size of /7 or even 0.5 cm. For example, in some implementations, the size can be substantially equal to or less than about 8 mm x 6 mm χ 6.5 mm. Figure 2 illustrates the attachment element i丨〇 attached to the portable item 3 〇 丨〇. Once the attachment element 110 is attached to the portable article 300, the head 120 can be secured to the portable article 300 via the attachment element 110. As detailed below, one or more of the shutter structures of the head 120 can clamp the cover when the latch assembly of the head 12 is in the locked configuration. The head 12 can be "clicked," or other suitable sound is generated to indicate that it has been locked. This can be considered as "sound" (or "one step") type to quickly lock the head 120 to the attachment member 11 For example, a single linear motion (e.g., a single linear forward motion) of the head 120 to the portable article 300. In some embodiments, a key is not required to lock the head 120 with the attachment member. The locking of the 'head 120' can be achieved with a single linear motion (i.e., requiring a 'one step, that is, locking the head), and a key can be needed to resolve the beginning 120. 19 M440468 Front of Figure 3A The perspective deployment diagram illustrates components of the security device, including attachment element 110, head 120, and key fob 21. The front end aperture 4(a) of the shunt 120 is assembled into a cover 3 that accepts the attachment element 11〇 ( a) The head 12A may comprise any suitable size (eg, 30 mm X 25 mm x 12.5 mm) (l X Η XW). Figure 3 is a rear perspective view of the head 120 and attachment element 110. The hole 122 is at the rear end portion of the head portion 120. The attachment element no of the third drawing and the attachment of the jth and second figures The elements 110 are different. The specific features of the attachment elements no of Figures 3 and 3 are described in more detail below. The expanded view of Figure 4 illustrates the components of the security device in accordance with a specific embodiment of the present invention. The attachment member 110 having the base 2 and the engagement member 1 including the centering axial hole 1 (a), the base portion 2, may comprise an annular structure 2 (a) (for example, a lower base), a central axial hole 2 ( b) and a cover member 3 comprising a cover 3 (a) and a rod 3 (d) extending axially from the center of the cover 3 (a). The annular structure 2 (a) is in the cover 3 (a) Between the end of the engaging member 1. The rod 3(d) extends axially through the hole 2(b)' of the base 2 and into the bore (4) of the engaging member 。. The end of the rod 3(d) can be carried There is a thread complementary to the threaded hole 1 (a) of the engaging member 1. As described herein, the engaging member may comprise a J-shaped hook, a T-shaped strip, a threaded post, or other suitable shape. Please refer to Figure 4A 'Head 120 includes a first housing portion 4 including a hole 4 (a) and a second housing portion 15 for assembling the pins (batch the claws (1) 丫 5 (a), 5 (b), 8 ( a), 8(b) are coupled together to form a housing. The ferrule 17 is hinged Hind pin 16 is coupled (in some embodiments, rotatably coupled) to the first housing portion 4» In some embodiments, the ferrule 17 can be included It is convenient to fix the head 20 M440468 12〇 in any direction. The multi-joint ferrule 17 may comprise two or more hinges, or may comprise a hinge connecting the outer ring portion and the inner ferrule portion. Then the inner sleeve The ring portion is rotatably coupled to the first housing portion 4. A cable (not shown) can be coupled to the ferrule 17. As shown in this embodiment, the housing of the head 120 can be constructed of - or several pieces. As shown in Figure 4A, the head 120 can also have many internal components. In some embodiments, the head 12A can include a securing member for secure attachment to the attachment member. As used herein, a "fixing member" may include one or more structures to actively engage a fixed member in a locked position (ie, one or more structures for securing a head to an attachment member, such as a head The 12-inch fixed member may include a gate assembly 7. The first and second opposed gate structures 7(a), 7(b) forming the gate assembly 7 may be in the front region of the head 12" In the absence of other external forces, springs 6(a), 6(b) (biasing members) between the first housing portion 4 and the first and second gate structures 7(a), 7(b) may be used. Embodiments) biasing them inwardly. The first and second opposing gate structures 7(a) 7(b) can be configured to engage the 7G piece when the head 12〇 is in the locked configuration. The base, for example, by invagination at the base pocket. However, in this group of sorrows, the first and second gate structures 7(a), 7(b) can be biased toward the base, for example, inward and toward each other. Bias. In some embodiments, the first and second gate structures 7(a), 7(b) may form a cavity that completely encloses the base of the engagement member. In some embodiments, the head丨It is difficult for the user to access the base of the attachment member when it is tightly attached to the attachment member (because it is completely inside the door and is completely surrounded by the head, the same user is also difficult to access the "question assembly" because it is The head-to-case is completely enclosed to prevent the 21 M440468 from moving the gate by hand or a lock-picking tool. In an exemplary embodiment, the head 12〇 may have other securing members, such as a ball shaft. Table or more internal activity wrenches, sweeteners, adjustable straps, etc. In some embodiments, the head 120 may not require a biasing member for the stationary member (ie, without a biasing member) The securing member can engage the fixed member.) In some implementations, the securing member can comprise a selectively deformable material for receiving the attachment member, piezoelectric material, hinge, etc. Referring again to Figure 4A, including The center hole 9 (a) lock disk (1〇ck piate) 9 positions in the first and second gate structures 7 (a), 7 (b) and the actuator and lock seat assembly (actuator and i〇ck h 〇丨der assembiy) at least between the parts. Actuators and The seat assembly 10 can include an actuator 10(b) in the form of a cam extending forwardly from the lock seat assembly 1A (a). In some embodiments of the present invention, the actuator io(b) can Including a cam follower wheel, a centrifugal driven wheel, a centrifugal cam, a τ-type strip structure, or other suitable structure. The actuator 1〇(b) passes through the center hole 9(a) of the lock disk 9. The lock seat assembly 10 ( 3) A latch assembly 12 in the form of a disc lock assembly containing a plurality of discs 13 and a lock pin li. The other lock disc 14 is in the rear region of the head 120. A particular disc lock assembly is illustrated, however, it should be understood that other types of latch assemblies (e.g., tumbler & lock assemblies) may be utilized in other embodiments of the present invention. The use of two opposing first and second gate structures 7(a), 7(b) has a number of advantages. As an IU mechanism, this configuration is superior to only one gate structure or several ball bearings. Although a specific embodiment having a gate structure is acceptable, then it may be easier to have the lock 22 snap off the connector when only one gate structure or a plurality of ball axles are used for the latching head. For example, an unauthorized user may attempt to disengage the latching head by pulling the attachment to the latch attachment element along the axial direction while simultaneously locking the buckle along the diameter (4) with a small hammer or the like. . This may cause a one-door structure or several ball bearings to rotate within the lock (four), allowing them to be removed from the attachment element at [the moment. Once disengaged, pulling the latch head axially separates the latch head from the attached one. Conversely, if the locking head uses two opposing gate structures, tapping the locking head along the radial direction will cause one gate structure to move toward the attachment element while the other gate opposite the gate n structure moves away from the splicing element. Therefore, even if the locking head is struck by a hammer or the like, there is always at least one shutter structure engaged with the attachment member, thereby preventing an unauthorized user from locking the cable by pulling the cable attached to the locking head. The head is separated from the attachment element. Fig. 4B is a diagram showing the preservation of the head ΐ 2 〇 Α according to one of the present invention. The specific embodiments illustrated herein may provide a "keyless lock" (i.e., a step lock) having a reduced likelihood of high security and locking errors (e.g., binding gates, etc.) as described above. Referring to FIG. 43, the head portion 12〇_Α includes a first housing portion 41 (eg, a slow loop) including a hole 41 (a) and a second housing portion 412, which are assembled with the latch 42. Coupled together to form a housing. The collar 414(a) is rotatably consuming to the first housing portion 41 with one or more hinge pins 413. For the purpose of security, the hinge pin 415 and a portion of the first housing portion 41 are covered by a ring cover 415. The collar 414(a) is rotatably coupled to a swivel adapter 416 of a swivel ferrule 414(b) such as a 'multi-joint ferrule, such that the head 12 can be secured from any direction. Hey. Next, the swivel ferrule 414(b) may include a first turn portion 23 M440468 418(a) and a second turn portion 418(b) connected by a chain pin 417. A cable (not shown) can be coupled to the swivel collar 414(b). As shown in this embodiment, the housing of the head 丨 2〇 can be constructed of one or more pieces. As shown in Fig. 4B, the head 120-A can also have a number of components associated with the housing within the housing or otherwise. For example, one or more components are operatively coupled to the exterior of the housing or housing. In some embodiments, the head 120-A can include a securing member that can be tightly attached to the attachment element, such as the gate assembly 44. The first and second opposing gate structures 44(a)'44(b) forming the gate assembly 44 may be in the forward region of the head no. In the absence of other external forces, they are biased inwardly by a magazine 43 (an embodiment of a biasing member) positioned between the first housing portion 41 and the first gate structure 44(a). In some embodiments, a gate (e.g., second gate structure 44(b)) can remain stationary while another gate (e.g., first gate structure 44(a)) can move inwardly and outwardly. In the exemplary embodiment, both the first and second gate structures 44(a), 44(b) are movable inwardly and outwardly, and the gate assembly 44 is biased by both the spring 43 and the second spring (not shown). Pressure. In other embodiments, head 120-A can have other fixed components, such as ball bearings, one or more internal adjustable wrenches, pliers, adjustable straps, and the like. Referring again to Fig. 4B, the lock disk 46 including the central bore 46(a) is positioned between the gate assembly 44 and at least a portion of the actuator and lock housing assembly 47. One or more of the latches 45 can be assembled to secure (e.g., couple) the lock disk 46 to the second housing portion 412. The actuator and lock block assembly 47 can include an actuator 47(b) in the form of a cam extending forwardly from the lock seat assembly 47(a). The actuator 47(b) (having a form other than a cam, as shown in Fig. 4B) passes through the center hole 46(a) of the lock disk 46. Lock Housing 24 M440468 Assembly 47 (a) The Guna form is a latch assembly 49 of the disc lock assembly that includes a plurality of discs 410. The locking pin 48 can be disposed in the locking seat assembly 47 (the slot in the phantom. The other locking disk 411 is in the rear region of the head 120. Although Figure 4B illustrates a particular disk locking assembly, it should be understood In other embodiments of the present invention, other types of latch assemblies (eg, reed lock assemblies), or other configurations of disc lock assemblies may be utilized. And the components of the locking head can be made of any suitable material, including zinc, stainless steel or alloy. In addition, because of the small attachment elements (however providing superior retention strength), a small locking head can be configured' To enhance user portability. Figures 5A through 5F illustrate various views of some embodiments of the attachment element. The outer side view of Figure 5A illustrates an embodiment of an attachment element that includes a j-hook. The attachment element has a base 3 comprising a ring structure 2 and a cover 3(a). As shown in Fig. 5A, the ring structure 2 of the attachment element may also comprise a majority of 2(4)-1 and relatively small. Part 2(4)_2. Most 2(4)-b smaller part 2(a)_2 and cover 3(a) can form acceptable The circumferential recess of the door structure. The cover 3(a) may comprise a plurality of ridges 3(a)-1 so that the user can grasp it. The side cross-sectional view of Fig. 5B illustrates the attachment element comprising the τ-strip. Having a solid detail*, such as shown in FIG. 5, a particular embodiment of the attachment element 14A can include a base 6〇〇 (eg, a cylinder) coupled to the engagement member 7〇〇. The base 6 can include a cover 600 (a) with an annular structure 600(c) that defines a pocket 600(b) in the base 600. The pocket 6(b) may comprise a ditches of the entire diameter of the base or a pass L or a recessed eight 600 (b) One or more discrete recesses (eg, 25 M440468, such as dimples, ditches, etc.) may be included in the base to define the pocket 000(b) as a securing member that accepts the latch head. The member can comprise, for example, a gate assembly as described herein. By extending a portion of the securing member into the pocket 600(b), the securing member can be coupled to the head. This prevents the securing member from being unwound first. The latch head is removed by the attachment member. The coupling member 650, such as a screw ' can extend at least partially through the central opening of the base 600. One end 650(a) of member 65A can be accessed from the outside of base 600, for example to engage an external rotating structure (not shown) such as a hex key, other types of wrenches, or screwdrivers. Coupling member 650 The other end 650(b) can be coupled to the engagement member 700. In an exemplary embodiment, the engagement member 7 can comprise a t-bar shape. The crotch shape can be suitably sized for tight attachment to the carrier For example, the cross-sectional view of the crotch strip can have a width of about 2.4 mm and a length of about 6.4 mm. For the aperture of the portable article housing as disclosed herein, the profile of the engagement member 700 A contact surface area of about 6.7 square millimeters can be provided for the interior of the housing. In an embodiment, the coupling member end 650(b) can include a threaded screw that engages a threaded bore of the engagement member 7''. Thus, the rotational coupling member 650 (using, for example, a hexagonal wrench) moves the engagement member into or out of the base 600 and then pulls the jaw-like strip shape of the engagement member 7 to the interior of the housing of the portable article ( Or other suitable shape, such as a hook, sandwiching the housing between the gusset extension of the engagement member (10) and the flat end of the annular structure 600(c) (ie, the housing is clamped to the engagement member 700, base) Between 6〇〇). In one implementation, the clamping pad may extend from the flat end of the annular structure 6〇〇(c) such that the attachment element 140 26 M440468 may be provided by dusting the housing between the clamping jaws and the engaging members. Fixed to portable items. The expanded perspective view of Figure 5C illustrates a particular embodiment of an attachment element comprising a thumbscrew and a J-hook as a lightweight member. As shown in the % diagram, the attachment element can include a base 52a that fits into the articulation 2a in the form of a hook. The splicing element may also include a hand screw 55a with an integrated consuming member (e.g., a rod) for loosening and tightening the engaging member 5u. The pad 54a (comprising rubber or other suitable material, such as a soft metal) and a biasing member 53a (e.g., a compression spring) can secure the hand screw. The expanded perspective view of Fig. 5D illustrates a specific embodiment of an attachment element comprising a screw as a coupling member and a J-hook as a coupling member. As shown in Fig. 5D, the attachment element can comprise a base 52b coupled to the engagement member 5ib in the form of a j-shaped hook. The attachment member can also include a coupling member 53b (e.g., a socket head cap screw) for loosening and tightening the engagement member 51b. The threaded post portion of the coupling member 53b can extend through the center X of the base portion 52b to be threadedly engaged to a threaded hole (not shown) of the engaging member 5ib. The expanded perspective view of Fig. 5E illustrates a specific embodiment of an attachment member including a screw as a coupling member and a T-bar as a coupling member. As shown in Fig. 5E, the 5H attachment element can include a head 52c coupled to the engagement member 51c in the form of a τ-type strip. The attachment element may also include a coupling member 53c, such as a hexagon socket screw, for loosening and tightening the engagement member 51c. The threaded post portion of the coupling member 53c may extend through the center of the base portion 52c to be threadedly coupled to the threaded hole 51 in the engaging member 51c (> therefore, the rotational coupling member 53c may cause the engaging member 51c to be inward from the base portion 52c And sliding outward. Clearly referring to FIG. 5F, including FIGS. 5F-1 through 5F-5, the views 27 M440468 are diagrams illustrating exemplary attachment elements 130 each secured to the portable article housing 30 (a And 130(b). The top perspective view of the 5F-1 diagram illustrates the attachment element 130(a) using the T-shaped strip-like engagement member, and the attachment element 130(b) using the J-type hook-shaped engagement member Other attachment element embodiments having other engagement members (e.g., screws, etc.) may have substantially similar dimensions as shown in Figure 5F, or may have different suitable dimensions. Figure 5F-2 is Top view of attachment elements 130(a) and 130(b). In an exemplary embodiment, the diameters of bases 800(a) or 800(b) of attachment elements 130(a) or 130(b) are each at a maximum The lateral dimension may comprise about 8 mm. As used herein, the "maximum lateral dimension of the structure" may be included at the widest point of the structure. To the measured dimension (the innermost surface defining the pocket in the base 800(a) or 800(b) may have a lateral dimension that is less than the largest lateral dimension). For a cylindrical structure as shown herein, the largest transverse dimension comprises the diameter For other structures, such as block shapes, the maximum lateral dimension may include a lateral width. Thus, in some embodiments, the maximum lateral dimension (eg, maximum diameter) of the base 800(a) or 800(b) may be up to about 8 mm. Some bases 800(a), 800(b) embodiments may have a lateral dimension of up to about 8 mm, including in the range of 6 mm to 8 mm. Other implementations of base 800(a) or 800(b) For example, a particular embodiment according to the present invention may have a lateral dimension of about 6 to 10 millimeters. Another implementation may have a lateral dimension of less than 11 millimeters (e.g., 10.9 millimeters, 7.5 millimeters, 8 millimeters, etc.). Figure 3 is a cut-away side view of the attachment members 130(a) and 130(b). The base 800(a) of the attachment member 130(a) and the base 800(b) of the attachment member 130(b) are each Extending through the housing 30 to a certain height. Base 8 〇〇 (a), 800 (b) with 28 M440468 body embodiment Each has a height of about 7 mm (eg, 7 35 mm). As used herein, the "height" of the base can include the number of bases that are extended by the housing that secures the various attachment elements. For example, the height can include the loop The distance from the flat end of the structure 800(a)-(2) to the outer edge (e.g., flat) of the tapered end of the cover 800(a)-i of the base 800(a). In some embodiments, the base 8〇 〇(a) or 8〇〇(b) may have a height of from about 6.5 mm to about 8.5 house meters. In another embodiment, the base 800(a) or 800(b) can have a height of less than about η millimeters (eg, 1〇5 mm, 8-3 mm, etc.). In some embodiments of attachment elements, the base can have a height of up to about 7.5 millimeters. The side and bottom views of Figure 5F-5 illustrate attachment elements 130(a), 130(b) each attached to a housing 3〇. The engagement member 81(a) of the attachment element i3(a) is in the form of a T-bar and has been rotated and pulled inwardly to allow the attachment element 130(a) to be tightly attached to the housing 30. . The engagement member 810(b) of the attachment member 130(b) is in the form of a J-hook' and has been pulled inwardly to allow the attachment member 130(a) to be tightly attached to the housing 30. Figure 5F-5 is a side view and bottom view of the attachment elements i3 〇 (a), 130 (b) 'which emphasizes the contact surface area of each of the engagement members 81 幻 (magic, 810 (b). In some embodiments The engagement member 81A(a) may have a surface area of about 7 square millimeters in contact with the housing 30. In some embodiments, the engagement member 810(b) may have a contact with the housing 30 of about 10.2 square millimeters. Surface area. Here, other embodiments may consider different contact surface area sizes. Some embodiments of the attachment elements disclosed herein may be fixed (eg, 'engaged) to a portable article without the use of a screwdriver or the like. For example, '5G illustrates an embodiment of an attachment 29 element 730(b) that includes a J-hook shaped engagement member 701. Other embodiments of attachment element 730(b) may include other shapes, such as The T-strip. The base 702 can include an annular structure 7〇2(C), a recess 7〇2(b), a cover 702(a)′, and a coupling 5 member 703 including a hand screw. The coupling member 703 can include a snail that extends through the base 702 and into a threaded rod (not shown) in the engagement member 7〇1 a stud (eg, a threaded rod body). After the engaging member 701 is inserted into the cavity of the portable article, the top of the coupling member 703 can be rotated, such as by hand. This pullable engaging member 701 enters the base #702' edge. The housing of the carrier article grips the attachment member 730(b). In other embodiments of the present invention, the attachment member can be screwed or otherwise coupled to engage the portable article, which can be configured to A wrench or other external rotating structure is accepted. For example, Figure 5H illustrates an embodiment of an attachment element 730(a) that includes a t-bar shaped engagement member 711. Other embodiments of attachment element 703(a) may Other shapes, such as j-shaped hooks, are included. The base 702 can include a light-fitting member 713 that includes a hexen auger screw. The coupling member 713 can include a threaded hole that extends through the base 712 and into the engagement member 711 (not shown) Threaded post. After the engaging member 7〇1 is inserted into the hole 6 of the portable article, the attaching member 73〇(a) can be rotated to thereby configure the stabilizing member (or plurality) 715 in the hole. , the top of the rotatable consumable member 713 'For example, an external rotating structure 720 (hexagonal fixed wrench) engaged with the socket 713 (a) in the coupling member 713. This pullable engaging member 711 enters the base 712 to clamp against the housing of the roofable article. Connecting element 73 〇 (a). Using an external rotating structure 720' such as a wrench, the user can be provided with additional leverage to allow the attachment element to be tightly secured to the portable article. Another embodiment of the present invention The attachment element may comprise a pocket 776 having a solid 30 M440468 rectangular profile (eg, viewed from the side). This is shown in Figures 51 through 5K. In Fig. 51, the attachment member can have a maximum width W of about 8 mm. The spacing defining the pockets between the two annular structures (e.g., the cover and the annular structure) may have a maximum extrinsic distance of about 7.35 millimeters. As shown in Figure 5K, the coupling member 773 can pass through the aperture of the base 772 and can be coupled to the T-bar 771. As detailed below in the Examples section, the attachment elements illustrated in Figures 51 through 5K can have an axial pull strength greater than about 125 pounds, such as greater than about 490 pounds, even if the attachment elements extend The size outside the housing of the portable electronic device is less than about 8 mm x 8 mm. This result is amazing and unexpected. In a particular embodiment of the present invention, any of the attachment elements or components thereof may be metal injection molded (MIM) as described herein (eg, as described above in the description of Figures 5A-5K). The law is formed. The MIM method comprises: mixing a fine metal powder with a thermoplastic binder, and then kneading the mixture with a high shear rate kneader. After kneading, the homogeneous raw materials can be granulated for loading into a molding machine. In the next step, the mixture can be injected into a molding machine to form a prototype. This is followed by a degreasing step in which the cement material is extruded from the prototype and the metal-only shaped product (i.e., the attached component or a portion thereof) is left. The shaped product is then sintered (i.e., 5 is maintained at south temperature to obtain the necessary mechanical and physical properties). Finally, the product can be refined, for example by electroplating, sand blasting, drilling, tapping, heat treatment, Teflon coating, phosphating, mechanical processing, and the like.

The component of the attachment element may comprise steel of at least one of iron (Fe), nickel (Ni), molybdenum (Mo), and carbon (C). In an exemplary embodiment, the material (eg, metal fines) used in the above MIM 31 M440468 method may comprise a MEVI 46〇5 metal. The "MIM4605" metal is made up of about 5% carbon (c), about 2% recorded (Ni), about 5% 5% molybdenum (Mo) 'the rest (about π%) is made of iron (Fe) to make. After heat treatment, the MIM46G5 metal may have a density greater than 75 g/em3, a tensile strength of 20 655 - 20% elongation, and a hardness of 48 HRC (Rockwell c scale). Conversely, 'MI, VI4605, which is sintered without further heat treatment, may have a density greater than 7.5 g/cm, and a tensile strength of 44 〇Mpa, 15. /. Elongation, and hardness of 62 HRB (Rockwell B scale). As is well known to those skilled in the art, different heat treatment processes can produce different metal properties. For example, MIM 46 〇 5 can be heat treated to have a hardness of 3 HRc. In some embodiments, preferably less than 48 The hardness of HRc. In an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, it is preferred to form an attachment member having a hardness of about 30 HRC. Thus, the attachment element can comprise a MIM4605 metal that is heat treated to a hardness of 3 〇 HRC. In some embodiments, the attachment element can have a hardness of between 20 and 48 HRC. For example, the attachment element can be heat treated to have a hardness of about 25 to 35 HRC. In another embodiment, the attachment element or portion thereof (e.g., any or all of the engagement member, base, coupling member, and the like) may be heat treated to have a hardness of about 28 to 32 HRC. Various heat treatment methods (including heating and subsequent cooling procedures) for establishing a metal having such hardness after determining the desired hardness level are known to those skilled in the art. Attachment elements that have been treated to have this hardness have been decided to provide adequate retention characteristics. That is, the attachment member having a hardness of about 3 〇 HRC has a good balance between ductility and brittleness. This attachment element will have sufficient strength to resist pull-off and will be sufficient to prevent the ductility of the fracture when subjected to a strong blow (eg, with a hammer strike, etc. 32 M440468, etc.) Similarly, with the attachment as described herein Portable items with fixed components can be extremely difficult to remove by force. The various attachment elements disclosed herein have many advantages. For example, the attachment elements (including the base and the engagement members) can be reasonably sized compared to prior art connectors. Due to the shape and configuration as described herein, attachment elements that are smaller than prior art structures can be made, but with equal or greater retention strength. For example, an attachment element in accordance with embodiments of the present invention can withstand axial pull forces greater than about 125, 200, 300, 400, or even 500 pounds prior to breaking. The pull test can include securing the attachment element to a steel plate (or a component of the portable article to be secured, such as the chassis or housing of the portable article) and pulling (eg, 'pull at 90 degrees to the steel plate). Attaching the component until it is damaged, i.e., the attachment element can be configured to not protrude (or fully) away from the edge of the housing of the portable article when attached. The attached components disclosed herein are user friendly. However, the attachment elements disclosed herein can be sufficiently affixed to the portable article such that they cannot be easily pulled, twisted, or otherwise removed. The operation of the security device disclosed herein can be described using Figures 68 through 78. In a particular embodiment of the present invention, a method of using the security device can include: obtaining a portable article, and attaching an attachment member to the portable article; and attaching a head to the attachment An element, wherein the head comprises (i) a housing, (ii) a shutter structure (or other suitable securing member) within the housing and assembled to engage the base of the attachment member, ( Iii) a biasing member that is configured to bias the gate structure toward the base and (iv) a latch assembly within the housing. After the base is attached to the attachment 33 M440468 element (no key required), the lock assembly can be in a locked configuration. Referring to Figure 6A, the attachment element no can first be secured to a portable item, as described above. The head 120 can face the retaining member 11 such that the hole 4 (a) of the first housing portion 4 of the head 丨 2 对齐 is aligned with the cover 3 (a). In Fig. 6A, the springs 6(a), 6(b) bias the first and second gate structures 7(a), 7(b) inwardly without external pressure. Each of the gate structures 7(a), 7(b) has a front wall portion 7(a)-b 7(b)-l, a rear wall portion 7(a)-2, 7(b)-2 and a bridge portion 7 (a)-3, 7(b)-3. These portions define a pocket that can accommodate the corresponding magazines 6(a), 6(b). Referring to FIGS. 6A and 6B, each of the front wall portions 7(a)_i, 7(b)_i has an inner inclined surface 7(a)-1', 7(b)-1', which allows the cover The body, for example, the slanting portion of the base) pushes the gate structures 7 (a), 7 (b) radially outward when the cover 3 (a) penetrates the hole 4 (a) axially, thereby compressing the spring 6 ( a), 6(b). Once the cover 3 (&) is clamped by the front wall portion 7(a)-1, 7(b)-block structure 7(a), 7(b), it cannot be pulled out by the head portion 12. When in the locked configuration, the springs 6(a), 6(b) bias the first and second gate structures 7(a), 7(b) toward the base such that the gate structures 7(a), 7(b) The front wall portion 7 (aH, 7(b)-1 prevents the attachment member 11〇 from being withdrawn by the latch head 120. In Figures 6A and 6B, the latch assembly of the head 12〇 is locked The configuration, as well as the head 120, cannot be separated from the security element 11 unless an authorized key is used. Figures 7A through 7B illustrate how the head 12 can be separated from the attachment element 11A as shown in Figure 7A. With Figure 7B, an authorization key (not shown) is inserted into the head 120 to unlock the latch assembly 12 of the beginning 120. The key thus rotates the actuator 10(b) (e.g., clockwise in Figure 7B) This connects and pushes the protrusions 7(a)_4, 7(b)_4 of the first and second gate structures 7(a), 7(b). This forces the 34 M440468 gate structure 7(a), 7( b) outward and compression springs 6 (a), 6 (b). The front wall portion 7 of the first and second gate structures 7 (a), 7 (b) (Pu 7 states no longer resists the cover 3 (4) and The head 120 is detached. This allows the locking head 12 〇 to be removed by the attachment element, for example to allow transport of previously fixed portable items The first and second gate structures 7(a), 7(b) shown in the first figure can each be "L," and can be overlapped with each other next to the device. This makes reliable operation It is possible. (4) The specific embodiment of the present invention provides a lock and unlock modification. For example, in some specific embodiments, the S-key can lock the head and the attachment member. The single at the lock head After the movement, using a fixing member, the locking head can be fixed to the attachment member. Therefore, under no (four) key, the head can be fixed to the attachment member such that the locking head (such as the locking assembly) is locked Configuration (ie fixed configuration, fixed to the attachment element at the same time); conversely 'single-motion (eg single-linear motion, single-rotation, 胄, material) can be used, for example to slide the _ element Therefore, after the single-motion of the locking head, the locking head can be in a locked configuration. By generating a sound, • for example ''example,', the head indicates that it is in a locked configuration. The locking head in this article is therefore user-friendly. It can be saved with less effort. Carrying items, and the user can ensure that the locking head is properly seated. Figures 8 through 10 illustrate various methods by which the attachment elements can be secured to the portable item. In Figure 8, the 3GG can be broadcastable. The housing 'including the upper enclosure 3 (9) (4) and the lower enclosure 3_) and the inner chassis 3 in the housings 3 (4), 3 (8). The lower enclosure 300 (b) may be empty The cavity fan (9) is pushed into the cavity 3〇〇 (hole 300(8)·2 in bH. Hole 3 〇 2 can expose part of the chassis 35 M440468 300(c). As shown in Fig. 8, the attachment element 110 can be molded And/or integrated into an inner (metal) chassis 300(c), and a second aperture 300(b)-2 that can pass through the lower enclosure 300(b). The attachment elements 11〇' holes 3〇0(b)_2, and the cavity 300(b)-1 can be assembled into the attachment elements 11 without extending through the edges of the housing. In other embodiments, the attachment element 110 can extend slightly through the edge of the housing, e.g., up to about 3 millimeters. This can prevent unsightly placement of the attachment element 11 〇 or otherwise provide an undesirable protrusion of the portable article. The specific embodiment of FIGS. 9A and 9B is similar to that of FIG. 8 except that the attachment member 110 has an engagement member including the threaded post 110(a), and the threaded post 110(a) is fixed to the inner chassis 300 (c). Hole 300(c)-1 (for example, a threaded hole). As with Figure 8, the attachment element 110 can pass through the aperture 300(b)-2 of the lower enclosure 300(b). Holes 300(b)-2 and 300(c)-1 can each include a threaded or unthreaded bore. Further, the hole 300(b)-2 can be aligned with the hole 300(c)-1 of the chassis 300(c), and the partial chassis 300(c) can be exposed. The attachment member 110 can be threadedly engaged with the threaded hole 300(c)-1 for attachment to the portable article. In some embodiments, the threaded post 110(a) attached to the base of the attachment member 110 can also be threaded into engagement with the threaded bore 300(b)-2 of the housing of the portable article 300. The cavity 300(b)-1 can surround the hole 300(b)-2, and both the cavity 300(b)-1 and the hole 300(b)-2 can be formed (for example, by molding or other suitable method) case. In some embodiments, the outer end of the attachment element can include a tapered end with a smooth surface to prevent the device from obstructing or otherwise obstructing the user. In some embodiments, the aperture 3〇〇(b)-2 may be unthreaded and have a diameter equal to or greater than the diameter of the base of the attachment element 110. Upon attachment to the chassis 300(c), the attachment element can reside within the aperture 300(b)-2 and also the cavity 36 M440468 evaluates the axial pull strength of the type of attachment element illustrated in Figure 5D, It is attached to a substantially rectangular slot of a steel plate of approximately 4 mm thickness. One of the samples was subjected to axial pulling force in a static load test. The attachment member has an M2 screw comprising 18-8 stainless steel, a zinc die cast cylindrical base, and a J-hook made of MIM (Metal Injection Molding) material (MIM46〇5). The MIM4605 material was sintered but without further heat treatment. The M2 screw contains a M2x 0.4 mm socket head cap screw. The average tensile force required to break the attachment element is approximately 28 inches.

In contrast to the specific embodiment of the Fig. 5G and the above embodiments, in order to achieve a higher clamping force, the hand screw is replaced with a 1^2 X 〇.4 mm hex screw. The attachment element can be tightened with an Allen key. More torque can be applied through the wrench. Example 3 39 The flattening is not the axial pull strength of the type of attachment component of Figure 5E, and is taken to the substantially rectangular slot of the thick steel plate of the spoon. Five samples were subjected to a trial pull. The attachment element consists of a high-strength 129-class screw, a 46G5B1 cylinder and a T-bar (including MIM Na) _2 screws. The average tensile force of the attached component is about broken. Table 1 _ Sample---- ί test result (£) 1 372.0 2 447.0 3 — 399.3 4 1---------370.4 5 472.9 Average 412.3 Compared to the specific example of Figure 5G And the above embodiment, the slot attachment J-hook is replaced by a τ-type strip made of M4605 metal as described herein. The τ-type strip metal was not further heat treated after sintering. Example 4

The axial pull strength of the attachment element type shown in Figures 51, 5J and 5K is evaluated and attached to a substantially rectangular slot of a steel plate of about 4 mm thick. Eight samples were subjected to axial pull at a pull speed during static load testing. The attachment element has a high-strength 12 9-threaded screw that has been heat treated and tempered, a MIM4605 base, and a M2 screw (MIM4605, hardened to 30 Rockwell C scale). The average tensile force required to break the attachment element is about 49 inches. 40 M440468 Table 3 Sample Test Results (GB) 1 440.0 2 534.3 3 460.8 4 491.8 5 551.2 6 515.5 7 506.2 8 471.9 Average 496.5

Compared with the specific embodiment of Fig. 5E and the above embodiment 3, the screw has a reforming heat treatment and tempering, and hardens the T-bar material to achieve a higher tensile strength. Furthermore, the pocket profile is modified to have a substantially rectangular profile as described above, which further improves the tensile strength. The above description is illustrative and not restrictive. Those skilled in the art will understand that there are still many variations of the present invention after reading this disclosure. Therefore, the scope of this novel does not depend on the above description, but rather on the scope of the patent application and its complete scope or equivalent statement. One or more features of any particular embodiment may be combined with one or more features of any other specific embodiments without departing from the scope of the invention. Where the measurements are described approximately or "about", the specific embodiments herein also cover the exact measured values. Where disclosed shapes, such as cylinders, specific embodiments herein encompass other suitable shapes, such as polygonal blocks (octagonal structures, decagon structures, etc.), other rectangular structures, and the like. In some embodiments 41 M440468, a cylindrical structure that approximates a cylindrical shape, as well as a substantially cylindrical shape (e.g., a cylinder having a flat sidewall portion) can be considered a cylinder as described herein unless otherwise stated. Unless otherwise specified, "a" or "the" is intended to mean "one or more." BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a portion of a portable article and an attachment member in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention. The perspective view of Fig. 2 illustrates a portion of the portable article and attachment elements secured to the portable article. A head for attachment to the attachment element is also illustrated therein. Figure 3A illustrates a front perspective view of the key, head and attachment elements. Figure 3B illustrates the back side perspective of the head and attachment elements. Figure 4A illustrates an expanded view of a security device in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 4B illustrates an expanded view of the latch head in accordance with another embodiment of the present invention. Figure 5A is a top perspective view of the attachment element. Figure 5B illustrates a side cross-sectional view of the attachment element in accordance with another embodiment of the present invention. 5C through 5E illustrate an expanded view of the attachment element in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention. Figures 5F-1 through 5F-5 illustrate attachment elements of different sizes in accordance with specific embodiments of the present invention. 42 M440468 Figures 5G through 5H illustrate a method for attaching an attachment element in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention. Figures 51 through 5K illustrate various views of another attachment element in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention. The side cross-sectional view of Figure 6A illustrates the security device prior to the engagement of the attachment elements of the head. Figure 6B is a side cross-sectional view of the security device in a locked configuration. The side cross-sectional view of Figure 7A illustrates the security device in an unlocked configuration. Figure 7B illustrates a front cross-sectional view of the head. The expanded perspective view of Figures 8 through 10 illustrates a portable electronic device with attached components attached thereto. Figure 11 illustrates a system in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention. [Description of main component symbols] 1...Connecting member 3(4)-1... Ridge 1(a)···Center axial hole 3 (t〇...recess 2...base 3(b)- l...center cylinder 2(a)...ring structure 3(c)···ring structure 2(a)-l...most part 3(d)...rod 2(a)- 2...relatively small portion 4...stabilizing member 2(b)...central axial hole 4...first housing portion 3...cover member 4(a)...front end hole 3(a)·.·Cover 5(a)-(b), 8(a)-(b)·..Assembling pin 43 M440468 6(a),6(b)···Spring 7.. . Gate assembly 7(a), 7(b)...first and second opposite gate structures 7 (aH, 7(b)-l···front wall portions 7(a)-l', 7(b) -l'... inner inclined surface 7(a)-2, 7(b)-2...rear wall portion 7(4)-3,7(b)-3...bridge portion 7(a)-4, 7(b)-4...overhang

9.. Lock disk 9 (a) ··· Center 孑L 10.. . No animal parts 10.. Actuator and lock seat assembly 10 (4) ... lock seat assembly 10 (b) · · · Actuator 11.. Locking pin 12... Locking assembly 13.. Disc 14.. Another locking disc 15.. Second housing part 16.. Hinge pin 17...Ring 26 .. . Security device 28.. Head 30.. Portable article 31.. Portable article housing 32.. Cable 34.. . Coil 41.. . First housing part 41(a)... hole 42.. assembly bolt 43.. spring 44.. gate assembly 44(a), 44(b)...first and second opposite gate structure 45.. assembly Latch 46.. lock disk 46 (a) ... center hole 47.. actuator and lock seat assembly 47 (4) ... lock seat assembly 47 (b). · actuator 48.. lock pin 49.. Locking assembly 5 la... engaging member 5 lb... engaging member 51c... engaging member 51c-1... threaded hole 52a... base 44 M440468

130(a), 130(b)... demonstration attachment components

52b... base 52c... head 53a... biasing member 53b... coupling member 53c... coupling member 54a... spacer 55.. coupling member 55a... hand screw 55 (a)...pit or socket 110.. Attachment element 110(b).. body 110(c)...groove 120..head 121... key 122.. Keyhole 140.. Attachment Element 300.. Portable Article 300(4)... Upper Enclosure 300(b)... Lower Enclosure 300(8)-1·.• Cavity 300(b)-2.. Hole 300(c)···Internal chassis 3 00(c)-1... hole 302.. . hole 390.. slotted hole 410.. .disc 411.. another lock disk 412.. The second housing portion 413.. hinge pin 414 (a) ... ferrule 414 (b) ... swivel ferrule 415.. ring cover 416.. . swivel adapter 417.. hinge pin 418 (4) ... first turning portion 418 (b) ... second turning portion 600 .. base portion 600 (a) ... cover 600 (b) ... recess 600 (c) ... ring Shaped structure 650.. coupling member 650 (a) ... end 650 (b) ... end 700.. engaging member 701.. engaging member 702.. base 702 (a) ... cover 45 M440468 702 ( ;t〇...cavity 730(b)...attachment element 702(c)...ring structure 770...NA 703...coupling member 771...T-bar 703(a) ...attachment element 772...base 711...engagement member 773...coupling member 712...base 776...recess 713...coupling member 800(a),800(b)·.·base 713(a ) ... socket 800 (a) - l ... cover 715 ... stabilizing member 800 (a) - 2 ... annular structure 720 ... external rotating structure 810 (a), 810 (b )...engagement member 730(a)...attachment element 1.maximum width 46

Claims (1)

M440468 Appreciation of the application for the application of the scope of the invention. Amendment date: Gu Yu 6 VI. Patent application scope: 1. A security device comprising: an attachment component comprising: a base and a greater than approximately (2) English Broken axial pull strength; and head. I5', comprising (1) a housing, (U) a door structure in the housing and assembled to engage the base, (10) a biasing member that is assembled to bias the base The gate structure and (iv) a latch assembly within the housing. 2. If you apply for a patent range! The security device, wherein the closed door structure is a first door structure and the biasing member is a first-biasing member, and wherein the security device further comprises a second gate structure and a second biasing member The first and second biasing members are configured to bias the first and second gate structures toward the base when the latch assembly is in a locked configuration. 3. The security device of claim 1, wherein the head further comprises an actuator in the housing, wherein the actuator is configured to move the gate structure away from the base. 4. The security device of claim 3, wherein the actuator is a cam. 5. The security device of claim 3, wherein the attachment component includes a hook and a base coupled to the base, and wherein the attachment component has a dimension of less than about 8 mm x 6 mm x 6 mm. 6. If the patent application is secured, it further includes a key that is configured to interact with the lock assembly. 47 M440468 Application No. 100217779, the entire disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference. 8. A security system comprising: a hand held item; a non-animal item; such as the security device of claim 1 of the patent application, which secures the hand held article to the non-animal item. 9. The security system of claim 8 wherein the hand-held item is a laptop computer. 10. The security system of claim 8, wherein the handheld article comprises a portable electronic device having a housing, the housing comprising a hole ' and wherein the attachment element is present in the aperture . 11. The security system of claim 4, wherein the hand-held article comprises a chassis, and wherein the attachment component is attached to the chassis. 12. The security system of claim U, wherein the chassis comprises a non-threaded slot or a 敎 portion, and wherein the attachment member is attached to the threadless slotted or threaded portion. 13. An attachment element comprising: - a cover member comprising: a body extending from the cover and the cover member; an annular structure comprising a central axial bore; and - engaging A member, the body of which extends through the central axial bore in the base and engages the engagement member, further wherein the attachment member has an axial pull strength greater than about 125 crush. 48 M440.468 Application No. 1002Π779 Scope of Application for Patent Revision Amendment Date: 1〇1 〇7 〇6 14. An attachment element comprising: a base having a maximum lateral dimension of about 8 mm; Attached to the base is an engagement member that is assembled to engage a portable article, wherein the attachment member has an axial pull strength greater than about 125 br. 15. The attachment member of claim 14, wherein the engagement member comprises a threaded post that is configured to engage a threaded aperture in a chassis of the portable article. 16. The attachment member of claim 14, wherein the engagement member includes a cam. The cam is a hole in a chassis of the portable article. The attachment member of claim 14, wherein the base has a height of at least about 7.5 mm. An attachment element for a king-size portable article, the attachment member includes a base portion of the cylinder, the base having a recess for accepting - firmware; and an engagement member attached to the base, the engagement The member comprises 1 = 'where the _ splicing member has an axial pull greater than about 125 angstroms. 19. The attachment member of claim 18, wherein the base portion has a shape of a straight (four) shape, and wherein the recess system extends The entire diameter of the base. μ 〇 · · _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Substantially tapered end. 21. The attachment element of claim 2, wherein the tapered end of the base comprises a socket that is configured to accept an external rotating structure. 22. The attachment element of claim 2, wherein the tapered end of the base comprises a smooth surface. The attachment member of claim 19, wherein the base comprises an annular structure and a cover structure, and further wherein the recess is located between the annular structure and the cover structure. 24. The attachment element of claim 18, wherein the base has a diameter of about 6 to 10 mm. 25. A security system comprising: a portable article having a housing and a chassis disposed within the housing; and an attachment component attached to the portable article, wherein The attachment element is attached to the chassis through a hole in the housing, the attachment element having an axial pull strength greater than about 125 inches. 26. The security system of claim 25, wherein the attachment element does not extend through an edge of the housing. 27. The security system of claim 25, wherein the attachment element extends through the edge of the housing by up to 3 mm. 28. The security system of claim 25, further comprising: a cavity in the housing and surrounding the aperture, wherein the attachment is 50 M440.468 revised period: 101.07.06. The hole is exposed to the bottom of the application No. 100217779. 29. As part of the Security System Disk of Section 25 of the Patent Application. 30. The security system of claim 25, wherein the attachment component package 3 has a screw-on mosquito column, the _ record (4) pattern is connected to the chassis of the 13⁄4 chassis, and the hole thread 3L is secured by the third paragraph of the patent application system _, Wherein the aperture includes a threaded aperture aligned with the threaded aperture of the chassis. 32. The security system of claim 3G, wherein the aperture comprises a non-threaded aperture aligned with the threaded aperture of the chassis. 33. A security device for preventing theft of an item, such as a laptop-type electronic device, the security device comprising: attached to the article of article' and having a series of components to be consumable to the attachment The component security component 'language _ can be or can be shaped like - no animal piece' wherein the attachment element is at least partially made by metal injection molding (MIM). The security device of claim 33, wherein the phoning member comprises a base and an engaging member associated with the base, the engaging member is for H-binding the attachment member and the article, and the base is The object extends such that it can be engaged by the head. The technical application is as claimed in claim 34, wherein the connecting member is a T-shaped strip or an abutment hook, and is suitable for a fitable hole provided in the wall of the object to be preserved by the assembler. χ 7 mm retaining slots are preferred. 36. If the application for the full-service enclosure No. 34 or 35 is applied, the towel is attached to the 51 M440468 amendment date: 101.07.06. The base extends in the central axis of the patent application scope of the article No. 100217779. The size of the exterior of the plane is less than 8 mm x 8 mm. 37. If the security device for applying for a full-time detainment item is provided, the full device of the towel includes a light line that is lightly coupled to the head to secure the security device to the animal. 38. The security device of claim 34, wherein the attachment element, in particular the base, has a maximum width of 8 mm. 39. The security device of claim 34, wherein the attachment element has a sufficiency, that is, an extension of the base that extends from an outer surface of the article when in the installed state, the height being less than 8 mm, especially between 7 mm and 8 mm. The security device of claim 33, wherein the attachment component comprises about 0.5% carbon (〇, about 2% recorded (10), about 5% key (m〇), and about 97% iron (Fe) steel formed 41. As claimed in claim 34, the engaging member is fixed to the base by a light-weight member, in particular, a screw. A zone of 41, wherein the joint member and/or the base is made of Safa, preferably made of steel as claimed in claim 4 of the patent application. 43. a retaining device, wherein the engaging member and/or the base is hardened to have a hardness of about 3G Rockwell c (RQekweii® hardness, 44', a protective device of claim 41, wherein the coupling member is heat treated and returned Fire and high-strength 12-level one m2 screw. 52 M.44Q468 Dirty training application cap patent scope revision This revision date: 1〇1 〇7〇6 45. If the application system patent item 33 security device , the towel has at least 5 inches of axial tension before breaking, at least 働 傍46. The security device of claim 34, wherein the head comprises a housing having a hole for receiving the attachment member in the housing, and receiving the attachment in the housing When the component is connected, the flange is fixed to a fixing member of the attachment component. 47. The security device of claim 46, wherein the head is a locking head that includes an interaction with the fixing member The security device of claim 34, wherein the singular base of the attachment component has a cylindrical structure. 49. The security device of claim 46, wherein the attachment component The base 4 has a cylindrical structure and includes a circumferential recess for receiving the fixing member of the head. μ As claimed in the claim _33, the side wall (or several) of the towel shaft member A retaining device that allows the head to rotate about the attachment member. The protective device of claim 41, wherein the base has an end face facing away from the attachment member, and wherein the shaft The component has a wire and a thread The shank-screw, wherein the screw head is embedded in the end face of the base such that the side wall of the screw head is covered by the base so that the screw cannot be rotated by twisting or twisting attachment to the head of the attachment member.