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US 2021/0230910 A1Published application
Adjustable security bracket
AssigneeMobile Tech, Inc.
InventorPeter Schuft
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Abstract
Systems are directed securing products to merchandise security systems. A merchandise security system comprises an adjustable bracket for securing a product. The bracket comprises three adjustable bracket arms, a base having a surface for receiving the product, and a lock. Each of the adjustable bracket arm extends outward from the base and are adapted to engage with a portion of the product to facilitate securing the product to the base.
Claims19
An apparatus comprising:
- an adjustable bracket for securing a product, the bracket comprising:
- an adjustable bracket arm:
- a base having a surface for receiving the product;
- and
- a lock;
- wherein the adjustable bracket arm extends outward from the base and is adapted to engage with a portion of the product to facilitate securing the product to the base,
- wherein the lock transitions between an unlocked state and a locked state to control whether the adjustable bracket arm can be extended and retracted relative to the base,
- wherein the adjustable bracket arm can be extended and retracted relative to the base when the lock is in the unlocked state, and wherein the adjustable bracket arm cannot be extended or retracted relative to the base when the lock is in the locked state, and
- wherein the lock, when in the unlocked state, is adapted to transition from the unlocked state to the locked state in response to an engagement between the product and the lock that arises when the product is placed on the surface in a location that creates the engagement.
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An apparatus comprising:
- an adjustable bracket for securing a product, the bracket comprising:
- a first bracket arm partially contained within a bottom plate of the bracket;
- a second bracket arm located opposite the first bracket arm and partially contained within the bottom plate of the bracket;
- a gear located within the bottom plate of the bracket, the gear mechanically coupled to each the first bracket arm and the second bracket arm to accommodate movement of the first bracket arm and the second bracket arm;
- a lock, the lock partially contained within the bottom plate of the bracket and operable to place the bracket in a locked position or an unlocked position;
- and
- wherein when the bracket is in the locked position, the lock mechanically engages the gear to prevent movement of each the first bracket arm and the second bracket arm.
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A method of securing a product to an adjustable bracket, the method comprising:
- adjusting a width of a bracket assembly of the bracket in to accommodate a first dimension of the product, the bracket assembly comprising a first bracket arm and a second bracket arm;
- adjusting a third bracket arm of the bracket to accommodate a second dimension of the product, wherein the second dimension is perpendicular to the first dimension;
- placing the product within the bracket assembly to rest on a base of the bracket;
- contracting the third bracket arm to securely fit the product;
- and
- activating a lock to secure the third bracket arm, thereby securing the product within the bracket.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.