WO2004001167A1 - Dispositif de fixation d'ordinateur - Google Patents

Dispositif de fixation d'ordinateur Download PDF

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WO2004001167A1
WO2004001167A1 PCT/AU2003/000799 AU0300799W WO2004001167A1 WO 2004001167 A1 WO2004001167 A1 WO 2004001167A1 AU 0300799 W AU0300799 W AU 0300799W WO 2004001167 A1 WO2004001167 A1 WO 2004001167A1
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tie
securing device
base
post
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Paul James Symons
Craig Andrew Wright
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Pc Locs Pty Ltd
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    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E05—LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
    • E05B—LOCKS; ACCESSORIES THEREFOR; HANDCUFFS
    • E05B73/00—Devices for locking portable objects against unauthorised removal; Miscellaneous locking devices
    • E05B73/0082—Devices for locking portable objects against unauthorised removal; Miscellaneous locking devices for office machines, e.g. PC's, portable computers, typewriters, calculators

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  • This invention relates to a securing device for securing an article of the type having a base and a post upstanding from the base, to a support surface.
  • the invention has been devised particular, although not necessarily solely, for releasably securing an iMac computer to a support surface such as a desk or workstation.
  • the current iMac computer has a component comprising a dome- shaped base carrying a monitor.
  • the monitor is connected to the base by an adjustable support structure which includes a support post upstanding from the base.
  • the base, the support structure and the monitor are designed as an assembly for visual appeal.
  • Such tethers typically comprise a flexible anchoring cable which meanders between the computer or computer component and the workstation.
  • the meandering nature of the anchoring cable arises because of the need to have the cable of sufficient length to accommodate various applications and to also enable the ' cable to be fitted in position, particularly if such fitting involves looping the cable around part of the computer or part of the workstation (such as a leg thereof).
  • surplus anchoring cable simply meanders loosely between the two attachment points at the ends thereof. This can be unsightly, providing the workstation with a cluttered appearance. Further, the meandering cable can, in some instances, impair workspace at the workstation.
  • Such a tether would be visually detracting to the aesthetically pleasing shape of an iMac computer.
  • a securing device for an article having a base and a post upstanding from the base, the securing device comprising a tie one end of which is provided with a collar portion for engaging the post of the article and the other end of which is adapted for connection to a surface on which the base of the article is supported.
  • the portion of the tie between the ends thereof is configured to conform to the profile of the base.
  • the portion of the tie between the ends thereof is substantially rigid.
  • the tie comprises two tie portions, each tie portion having a collar end section with a slot opening onto an edge of the tie portion, the two tie portions being movable into a position in which the slots receive the post and the collar end sections cooperate to define the collar portion.
  • the two tie portions are adapted for movement into and out of a locking condition in which the collar end sections define the collar portion.
  • the two tie portions are connected together for pivotal movement into and out of the locking condition.
  • each tie portion may be configured as a securing ring, wherein the two securing rings are in alignment when the two tie portions are in the locking condition, the securing rings when in alignment being adapted to receive a fastener for fastening the securing rings to the surface.
  • the two tie portions are preferably adapted to locate one adjacent the other when in the locking condition.
  • the fastener may comprise a locking stud having a shank with a head at one end thereof and an aperture adjacent the other end thereof to receive a padlock.
  • a securing device for a computer component having a dome-shaped base and a post upstanding from the base, the securing device comprising a tie one end of which is provided with a collar portion for engaging the post and the other end of which is adapted for connection to a surface on which the base is supported, the portion of the tie between the two ends thereof being configured to conform to the profile of the base.
  • Figure 1 is a schematic perspective view of a securing device according to the embodiment anchoring a component of a computer to a workstation on which the computer component is supported;
  • Figure 2 is a schematic side view of the arrangement shown in Figure 1 ;
  • Figure 3 is a schematic perspective view of the securing device, as well as an anchoring stud and padlock used therewith, the securing device being shown in a locking condition;
  • Figure 4 is a schematic perspective view of the securing device shown out of the locking condition
  • Figure 5 is a fragmentary plan view of the securing device out of the locking condition and being presented to a post forming part of the computer component for engagement therewith;
  • Figure 6 is a view similar to Figure 5 with the exception that the securing device is shown in the locking condition in engagement with the post.
  • the embodiment shown in the drawings is directed to a securing device 10 for anchoring a computer component 11 to a workstation 13 on which the computer component is supported.
  • the securing device 10 has been devised particularly for use with a computer component 11 forming part of an iMac computer.
  • the computer component 11 comprises a dome-shaped base 15 and a post 17 upstanding from the base.
  • the post 17 forms part of a support structure 19 which supports a monitor 21 on the base 15.
  • the securing device 10 comprises a tie 23 having a collar portion 25 at one end thereof for engagement with the post 17 in a manner to be described, an anchoring portion 27 at the other end thereof adapted for connection to the workstation top 29, and a connecting portion 26 extending between the collar portion 25 and the anchoring portion 27.
  • the tie 23 comprises a first tie portion 31 and a second tie portion 32, each of unitary construction and of metal.
  • Each tie portion 31 , 32 has a collar end section 33 defined by an enlargement 35 of generally disc configuration.
  • the collar end section 33 incorporates a slot 37 which opens onto an edge of the collar end section.
  • the two tie portions 31 , 32 are pivotally connected at the collar end sections 33 thereof by way of pivot pin 39.
  • the two slots 37 are positioned in opposed relationship such that they can cooperate to define a engaging aperture 41 when the two tie sections 31 , 32 are disposed one against another in a locking condition as best seen in Figures 1 , 3 and 6 of the drawings.
  • the slots 37 are oriented to face each other when the two tie portions 31 , 32 are pivoted about pivot pin 39 away from the locking condition, as best seen in Figures 4 and 5 of the drawings.
  • a securing ring 43 is provided at the other end of each tie portion 31 , 32.
  • Each securing ring 43 includes a central hole 45, with the securing rings 43 cooperating and the holes 45 being in alignment when the tie portions 31 , 32 are in the locking condition, as best seen in Figure 3 of the drawings.
  • the aligned holes 45 can receive a locking stud 47 by means of which the two locking rings 45 can be anchored to the work surface top 29.
  • the locking stud 47 comprises a shank 49 having a head 51 at one end thereof and an aperture 53 at the other end thereof for receiving a padlock 55.
  • the locking stud 47 is inserted through a hole 57 formed in the work surface top 29, with the head 51 locating against the locking rings 43 on the topside of the work surface and the shank 47 extending through and beyond the work surface top 29 to be engaged by the padlock 55, as seen in Figures 1 and 2.
  • the securing device 10 provides a simple yet highly effective arrangement for anchoring the computer unit 11 to the workstation 13.
  • the tie 23 can be easily installed in position on the computer unit by pivoting the two tie portions 31 , 32 out of the locking condition so as to expose the free ends of the slots 37 to receive the post 17 of the computer unit 11.
  • the two slots 37 can then be presented to the post 17 such that the post is received therein as the two tie portions 31 , 32 are pivoted towards the locking condition about pivot pin 39. This results in the post 17 being captively received within the aperture 41 defined by the cooperating slots 37 when the tie portions 31 , 32 are in the locking condition.
  • the other end 27 of the tie 23 can then be anchored to the workstation top 29 by drilling or otherwise forming a hole in the workstation top to receive the locking stud 47.
  • the connecting portion 26 of the tie between the ends 25, 27 thereof conforms closely to the profile of the base 15 and so is somewhat inconspicuous.
  • the tie 23 comprises two tie portions 31 , 32, with the ends thereof configured to provide the collar portion 25 and the anchoring portion 27.
  • the tie need not be formed of two tie portions. It may, for example, comprise an appropriate collar portion and an appropriate anchoring portion, with an interconnection therebetween provided by a rigid or flexible element.
  • each tie portion 31 , 32 is of unitary construction, with collar end section 33 and securing ring 43 formed integrally at the ends thereof.
  • the collar end section and/or the securing ring may be formed separately and appropriately interconnected.
  • the interconnection between the collar end section and the securing ring may be rigid (as in the case of the embodiment) or flexible.
  • the securing device may be used with any other computer having a similar base and upstanding post. Additionally, it should be understood that the invention need not be limited to use with a computer unit. In this regard, the invention may have applications to other articles having a base and an upstanding post.

Abstract

L'invention concerne un dispositif de fixation (10) destiné à un composant informatique (11) du type à base en dôme (15) et à montant (17) dressé à partir de ladite base. Ledit dispositif de fixation (10) protège le composant informatique (11) contre le vol et comprend une attache (23) dont une extrémité est équipée d'une partie collerette (25) destinée à coopérer avec le montant (17) et l'autre extrémité est conçue pour être connectée à une station de travail (13) ou à une autre surface supportant la base (15). La partie (26) d'attache (23) située entre les deux extrémités d'attache est configurée de façon à épouser la forme du profil de la base (15).
PCT/AU2003/000799 2002-06-25 2003-06-25 Dispositif de fixation d'ordinateur WO2004001167A1 (fr)

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WO2011138582A1 (fr) * 2010-05-04 2011-11-10 Phillip Andrew Stevens Dispositif de verrouillage sécuritaire destiné à un support

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US4611478A (en) * 1984-08-31 1986-09-16 Omco Inc. Locking ring assembly
US5579657A (en) * 1995-08-24 1996-12-03 Makous; Joseph Anti-theft device for small portable equipment and method
US5709110A (en) * 1996-10-07 1998-01-20 Greenfield; Jack Security system for a lap-top computer

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US4611478A (en) * 1984-08-31 1986-09-16 Omco Inc. Locking ring assembly
US5579657A (en) * 1995-08-24 1996-12-03 Makous; Joseph Anti-theft device for small portable equipment and method
US5709110A (en) * 1996-10-07 1998-01-20 Greenfield; Jack Security system for a lap-top computer

Cited By (1)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
WO2011138582A1 (fr) * 2010-05-04 2011-11-10 Phillip Andrew Stevens Dispositif de verrouillage sécuritaire destiné à un support

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