Security lockdown device and method
AssigneeSennco Solutions, Inc.
InventorsChristopher Alan Marszalek, Dale R. Liff, Andy Reynolds, Daniel L. Horvath, David Hefling
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Abstract
A security device for a retail store display and method of use. The security device includes a securing element moveable, relative the retail store surface, from a first position to a second position to allow customer access to a product. An electromagnetic or electromagnetic lock is configured to lock the securing element in the first position, to further limit the customer access afforded by the securing element. The lockdown provided by the secondary lockdown mechanism can be used for additional protection during times of need, such as after hours or if employees are not on the sales floor.
Claims20
A security device for a retail store surface, the security device comprising:
- a securing element moveable, relative the retail store surface, from a first position to a second position;
- and
- an electromagnetic lock configured to lock the securing element in the first position;
- wherein the security device comprises a security gate, the security gate comprising:
- a header;
- at least one hinge arranged in a horizontal alignment with the header;
- a rigid frame connected to the header with the at least one hinge, and moveable between the first position and the second position;
- a guard positioned across the rigid frame, the guard preventing a user from removing the products;
- and
- a latching mechanism connecting the rigid frame to the header, wherein the latching mechanism is adapted to be released to move the rigid frame to the second position;
- wherein the electromagnetic lock is configured to lock the rigid frame in the first position.
A security gate for a retail store surface, the security gate comprising:
- a header;
- at least one hinge arranged in a horizontal alignment with the header;
- a rigid frame connected to the header with the at least one hinge, and moveable, relative the retail store surface, between a first position and a second position;
- a guard positioned across the rigid frame, the guard preventing a user from removing the products;
- a latching mechanism connecting the rigid frame to the header, wherein the latching mechanism is adapted to be released to move the rigid frame to the second position;
- and
- an electromagnetic lock configured to lock the rigid frame in the first position.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.