Security barrier apparatus and system

A security barrier apparatus comprising:

• an attachment portion configured to couple the security barrier apparatus to a display fixture;
• a support portion that couples to the attachment portion;
• a barrier portion pivotally coupled to the support portion, the barrier portion comprises,
• a barrier frame surrounding a barrier element, and
• a handle coupled to one of the barrier frame and the barrier element;
• an input device coupled to the support portion;
• a control module coupled to one of the support portion and the attachment portion;
• and
• a locking assembly in communication with the input device and structured to define an unlocked state and a locked state,
• wherein the control module is structured to be in electrical communication with the input device and the locking assembly and signal the locking assembly to move to the unlocked state when an input is provided to the input device and further structured to signal the locking assembly to move to the locked state when the input ceases to be provided to the input device, and
• wherein in the unlocked state, the barrier portion is enabled to be pivoted relative to the support portion between an open and closed position, and wherein in the locked state, the barrier portion is inhibited from pivoting relative to the support portion.

A security barrier system comprising:

• a plurality of security barrier apparatuses, wherein each security barrier apparatus comprises,
• an attachment portion configured to couple the security barrier apparatus to a display fixture,
• a support portion that couples to the attachment portion,
• a barrier portion pivotally coupled to the support portion,
• an input device coupled to the support portion,
• a control module coupled to one of the support portion and the attachment portion, and
• a locking assembly in communication with the input device and structured to define an unlocked state and a locked state;
• and
• a controller in communication with the control module and structured to transmit instructions to each control module.