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WO2006013339A1 - Appareil de fixation - Google Patents

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WO2006013339A1
WO2006013339A1 PCT/GB2005/002988 GB2005002988W WO2006013339A1 WO 2006013339 A1 WO2006013339 A1 WO 2006013339A1 GB 2005002988 W GB2005002988 W GB 2005002988W WO 2006013339 A1 WO2006013339 A1 WO 2006013339A1
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frame means
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Mark Vincent Brook
Philip Andrew Robinson
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Robro Design Limited
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47B—TABLES; DESKS; OFFICE FURNITURE; CABINETS; DRAWERS; GENERAL DETAILS OF FURNITURE
    • A47B88/00—Drawers for tables, cabinets or like furniture; Guides for drawers
    • A47B88/40—Sliding drawers; Slides or guides therefor
    • A47B88/407—Adjustably or detachably mounted drawers

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  • This invention relates to securing apparatus and in particular to securing apparatus for securing one or more electrical items in a pre-detcrmined position.
  • securing apparatus for securing computer equipment to a surface
  • the securing apparatus of the present invention can be used to secure any item of equipment, whether electrical or non ⁇ electrical, to a work surface or locality.
  • Tt is known that items of electrical apparatus, such as computers, television screens and/or the like, and particularly those which are used in public places, such as for example in schools, offices and hospitals, and which are of some monetary value, require protection from theft, damage and/or vandalism.
  • a number o f locking or securing devices are known for securing computers to desks or work surfaces. These devices normally include a lockablc case which is attached directly to a work surface via attachment means, such as screws, or indirectly to a frame and the frame is screwed to the work surface.
  • the computer is located in the lockable case and a key corresponding to the lock on the lockablc case is required in order for a user to gain access to the computer.
  • locking devices of the abovementioned type are often susceptible to vandalism due to the accessibility of the lock on the case to users. For example, it is often found in schools that items, such as staples, chewing gum and /or the like are forced into the lock on the lockable case, thereby preventing use of the lock for replacement, repair and/or maintenance of the computer contained in the case. It is also known to incorporate the computers as integral parts of desks or the like but this has the disadvantage of requiring the user to purchase the desk as well as the computer.
  • security apparatus for securing an item to a surface, said apparatus including first frame means attachable to a surface and second frame means for at least partially housing said item in use, said second frame means releasably engageable with said first frame means via locking means and, when engaged, requires the use of release means to unlock the locking means to allow release of the second frame means from said first frame means, said locking means including a first locking portion provided on the first frame means which interengages with a second locking portion provided on the second frame means .
  • an item located in or with the second frame means can be removed or accessed. Access to the item located in the second frame means can be prevented without separation of the first and second frame means from each other.
  • the first and second frame means are electrically grounded via at least a part of the surface to which the apparatus is to be attached in use. This electrical grounding is advantageous when the item being secured is an electrical item.
  • the surface to which the apparatus is secured is a surface o f a worksurface or desk and said desk or worksurface is provided with support means for supporting the same in a pre ⁇ determined location relative to a floor or wall surface.
  • the first and/ or second frame means can be electrically grounded via said work surface and/or said support means .
  • the support means are in the form of one or more support legs, wall mounting brackets and/or the like.
  • the surface can include any surface, such as table, desk, bench and/or the like, provided in any suitable shape, design, size, angle, orientation and/or height.
  • the first frame can be attached to any part of the surface but in a preferred embodiment the first frame means is attached to an underside of the work surface, so as to keep the top of the work surface clear for the location of one or more items, such as for example, computer peripherals connected to a computer located in or with the second frame means.
  • the computer peripherals can include a keyboard, mouse, display screen and/or the like.
  • the item being secured is an electrical item and/or an item of value, such as a computer, video, DVD and/or the like.
  • One o f the first or second locking portions includes a protrusion portion and the other of said portions includes a recess portion in which the protrusion portion engages in a locked position.
  • the release means is in the form of one or more plate like members, sheet like members and/or rod members .
  • the release means are typically slidably movable with respect to or between said first and second frame means to unlock said locking means and allow release of the second frame means from the first frame means.
  • the first frame means includes one or more channel members in which at least a part of said second frame means can be mounted. At least part of the second frame means is typically slidably mounted in said channel member.
  • the first frame means includes two opposing channel members and parts of the second frame means are mounted therebetween.
  • the two opposing channel members can be separately and independently attached to the worksurface or the channel members can be joined by a frame portion.
  • first frame means are attached to the surface via attachment means, such as via one or more security screws, bolts, adhesive, welding and/or the like.
  • the attachment means in one embodiment are located such that they are inaccessible, or at least difficult to access, when the second frame means are engaged with said first frame means.
  • the attachment means can be positioned between one or more parts of the first and second frame means.
  • the second frame means can include one or more overhanging portions, flange membersand/or protrusion members which are mounted, and preferably slidably mounted in said one or more channel members of said first frame means when in an engaged position.
  • the overhanging portions, flange members and/or protrusion members are formed from or joined to an upper edge o f a side wall of the second frame means.
  • the overhanging portions, flange members and/or protrusion members are formed from or joined to a top wall of the second frame means.
  • the top wall of the second frame means can be o f larger dimensions than a front wall of the frame means , such that peripheral edges of the top wall protrude outwardly from one or both sides of the front wall.
  • the second frame means is in the form of a casing or housing in which the item or components of the item are located in use or form an integral part thereof.
  • the housing or casing typically substantially encases at least the side walls and the base of an item and preferably substantially encases the entire item.
  • the second frame means includes one or more apertures therein and said apertures correspond to the locations of one or more components of said item which need to be accessed by a user in use o f the item, such as for example a CD drive o f a computer, reset buttons, control buttons, connection means for connection to peripheral devices and/or the like.
  • the components can protrude from said apertures, be substantially flush with the same or be recessed relative thereto.
  • the one or more apertures are preferably defined in a front wall of the second frame means . Apertures on the rear wall can be provided to allow cables to pass from the second frame means to a power supply and/ or further electrical apparatus .
  • the second frame means when the securing apparatus is to be provided underneath a work surface, can be provided with a recess portion adjacent the front of a base wall of the second frame means.
  • a narrowing taper can be provided on the side walls of the second frame means towards the front wall, such that the distance between the top wall and the base wall of the second frame means is less at the front compared to the rear, thereby increasing the space underneath the second frame means when attached to the work surface for the location of a chair, user's legs and/or the like.
  • the protruding portion or locking arm of the locking means is provided on the first frame means and is located in a recess portion or aperture provided on the second frame means.
  • the protruding portion of the locking means is preferably resiliently biased to a locked position.
  • the resilient biasing means can include a spring or sprung material. The biasing force typically biases the portion into the channel of the first frame means when in a locked position in one example.
  • the protruding portion of the locking means is typically pivotally or rotatably mounted on or in said first and/or said second frame means.
  • the axis of rotation of the protruding portion can be provided substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis of the apparatus in one example but could be provided transverse thereto if required.
  • locking means are provided on each of two or more sides of said first and/or second frame means .
  • the protruding portion of the locking means can be mounted on or in each of the two opposing channel members of the first frame means.
  • the locking means are required to be unlocked substantially simultaneously on said sides in order to move the locking means to an unlocked position. This can be undertaken using more than one release means or the release means can be of such a shape and size so as to contact the locking means on the sides of said first and/or second frame means substantially simultaneously.
  • a space o f pre-determined size is provided between the first and second frame means when engaged, at least adjacent the locking means, and said release means has dimensions slightly smaller than said pre-determined space, thereby allowing said release means to be located between a part of said first and second frame means to allow release of said locking means.
  • the locking means are provided at or adjacent a rear or substantially physically inaccessible location on said first and/ or second frame means so as to prevent or reduce the likelihood of a user using their hands or locating a conventional tool in the pre-determined space to unlock said locking means.
  • the release means On sliding of the release means in the space between the first and second frame means, the release means contacts the protruding portion of the locking means and moves said protruding portion from a locked position to an unlocked position. With the release means in place, the second frame means can be separated from the first frame means. On removal of said release means from said space, said protruding portion moves to a locked position, thereby preventing release of the second frame means from the first frame means.
  • the release means is in the form of a plate member, sheet like member and/or rod member.
  • the dimensions of the plate or sheet like members are preferably substantially the same or slightly smaller than the dimensions of the top wall of the second frame means (i.e. the width of the front panel plus the width of the flange or protrusions) , or the dimensions are slightly smaller than the distance between the two opposing channel members of the first frame means .
  • Two or more release means may be required to unlock the locking means, particularly if two or more locking means are provided.
  • the protrusion portion of the locking means provided on one of the first or second frame means can have a recess defined therein for engaging with the other of the first or second frame means .
  • connection between the first frame and the second frame can form a thermal barrier between a heat generating item located in the second frame means and the potentially flammable surface to which the apparatus is to be attached.
  • first and second frames can be retrofitted to existing items of furniture and also that the item of electrical apparatus can be, when the second frame is released from the first frame, removed to allow upgrading of the same.
  • securing apparatus for securing an item to a surface, said apparatus including first frame means attachable to a surface and second frame means forming a part of or attachable to said item, said second frame means rcleasably engageable with said first frame means via locking means, and release means provided for moving said locking means between locked and unlocked positions, and wherein said release means are slidably movable between said first and second frame means when engaged together to unlock said locking means
  • a method of using securing apparatus for securing an item to a suiface said apparatus including first frame means and second frame means, said method including the steps of attaching first frame means to a required surface and locating the item to be secured in or with the second frame means so that the second frame means at least partially houses said item, releasably engaging said second frame means with said first frame means via locking means and, when engaged, using release means to unlock the locking means to allow release of the second frame means from said first frame means when access to said item is required, said locking means including a first locking portion provided on the first frame means which interengages with a second locking portion provided on the second frame means
  • a worksurface having security apparatus for securing an item to said surface, said apparatus including first frame means attached to the surface and second frame means for at least paitially housing said item in use, said second frame means rcleasably engageable with said first frame means via locking means and, when engaged, requires the use of release means to unlock the locking means to allow release of the second frame means from said first frame means, said locking means including a first locking portion provided on the first frame means which interengages with a second locking portion provided on the second frame means .
  • the advantage o f the present invention is that it provides an inexpensive securing apparatus which has increased security.
  • Figures I a-I c illustrate a plan view from below, front view and side view of the second frame means of the present invention respectively in one embodiment in position on the worksurface;
  • Figures 2a-2c illustrate an example of locking means for use in the present invention in a locked position and an unlocked position
  • Figure 3 is an exploded view of the securing apparatus according to one embodiment of the present invention.
  • Figure 4 is an example of release means in one embodiment of the present invention.
  • securing apparatus 2 for attaching an item of electrical equipment in the form of a computer in a secure manner to the underside 4 of a worksurface 6.
  • the securing apparatus includes first frame means in the form of two elongate arms or rails 8 provided a spaced distance apart and second frame means in the form of a casing 10 which has the computer equipment located therein.
  • Each of the two rails 8 include a top 12, side 14, base 16 and ends 18, 18'.
  • Top 12 is provided with a number of attachment apertures 20 at spaced intervals therealong. Attachment means in the form of screws are located through the attachment apertures 20 and into the underside 4 of the work surface in order to attach the rails 8 to the work surface.
  • a channel portion 22 is defined between top 12, side 14 and base 18.
  • the channel portions of the two rails are provided opposite to each other a spaced distance apart on the underside of the worksurface.
  • a recess 24 is defined towards rear end 18' of rails 8 and a protruding portion in the form of a locking lever 26 is pivotably mounted therein.
  • the pivot point of lever 26 is typically located nearest rear end 18.
  • the longitudinal axis of locking lever 26 is located substantially parallel with the longitudinal axis of rails 8 or apparatus 2.
  • Resilient biasing means 43 bias the locking lever 26 to a locked position, wherein lever 26 protrudes into channel portion 22.
  • the locking lever 26 in this example is typically wedge shaped or in the form of a circle segment, such that with the lever 26 in a locked position, the taper of lever 26 diverges towards rear end 18', in figure 3.
  • the casing 10 includes a top 28, side walls 30, base 32, front panel 34 and rear panel 36.
  • the front panel 34 can be provided with suitable shaped apertures 38, 40 therein so that a CD drive and floppy disk drive of a computer located in the casing can be accessed.
  • the drives on the computer are typically provided substantially flush with apertures 38, 40 to prevent dust or rubbish gathering between the casing and the computer located therein.
  • the computer could be integrally formed with casing or side walls 30 and top 28 can be retrofitted to an existing computer casing.
  • the portion of base 32 adjacent front panel 34 is typically tapered or recessed towards front panel 34 to increase the leg space a user has under work surface 6 when they are sat at the work surface.
  • the top wall or lid 28 of casing 10 has greater width than the front and rear panels 34, 36, thereby defining flanges 42 which protrude outwardly on both sides of the casing.
  • a recess portion 44 is defined in these flanges adjacent rear panel 36.
  • Recess portion 44 and locking lever 26 form the locking means and intcrcngage with each other when in a locked position.
  • arm members 8 are located at a pre-dctcrmined distance apart on the underside 4 of the work surface, such that they are substantially parallel with each other.
  • the prc-determined distance apart of the rails 8 is slightly larger than the width of top 28, such that the casing can be located between rails 8 with flanges 42 slidably located in channel portions 22.
  • FIG 2a shows an embodiment of a protruding portion of the locking means or locking lever
  • figures 2b-2c show another embodiment of a locking lever
  • lever 26 is moved in an outwardly or downwardly direction about pivot 41 against the biasing force of the biasing means 43 into recess 24, thereby allowing rear panel 36 to be moved towards end 18' of rails 8.
  • recess portions 44 of flanges 42 are aligned with recess 24, locking lever 26 is biased in an inwardly or upwardly direction to the substantially vertical orientation shown in figure 2c and locks into place in recess 44.
  • the user typically hears a clicking noise informing them that the casing is now locked in position with rails 8.
  • the rear panel 36 is adjacent rear end 18' of the arm members so further movement towards the rear of the work surface is prevented.
  • the end 46 of lever 26 abuts against rear edge 48 of recess 44, thereby preventing movement of the casing towards end 18.
  • the locking apparatus is in a locked position. Since the flanges 42 of the casing are located in channel portion 22, access to the attachment screws is prevented or alternatively security screws may be used and in any case the rails 8 cannot be removed from the work surface.
  • a recess 27 can be defined in locked lever 26 adjacent an edge facing the second frame means. An edge of the second frame means engages in recess 27 in use.
  • the axis of rotation of the locking lever is provided substantially transverse to the longitudinal axis of rails 8 (first locking means) .
  • the axis of rotation of the locking lever is provided substantially longitudinally or parallel to the longitudinal axis of rails 8.
  • release means in the form of a key panel 45 is required .
  • the key panel is typically of similar dimensions to top panel 28 of casing 10 but without recesses 44 and can be a flat, substantially planar member in a sheet like form.
  • a gap 50 is left between the underside of top 12 and the top 28 of casing 10.
  • the key panel is slidably movable in this gap to release the locking lever 26 from recess 44.
  • the rear end of the key panel which typically has angled "lead-in” edges at least where it contacts the levers, initially contacts locking lever 26 and forces the same outwardly as indicated by arrow 47 to take the position shown in figures 2a and 2b as the panel is introduced over recess 24, thereby releasing edge 46 of lever 26 from engagement with the walls 48 of the recess 44.
  • the casing 10 can now be slid outwardly from arm members 8 for removal. This action can be repeated on the lever 26 on the opposing side simultaneously.
  • the key panel When the key panel is in the form of a sheet like panel, it is of such a size that it cannot be easily transported and is clearly visible to security personnel operating on a premises .
  • the levers on either side of the apparatus needs to be unlocked substantially simultaneously to allow release of the casing from the arm members, this increases the difficulty for a potential thief to unlock the apparatus .
  • Figure 4 illustrates an example of a rod like release means 100.
  • the rod 100 has a handle portion 102 located at a first end 104 thereo f to allow a user to easily grip the same.
  • a release portion 106 is located at a second end 108.
  • the release portion 106 is shaped so as to have a tapered portion 1 10 adjacent an edge 1 12 thereof. This tapered portion is slidably located in the channel of the first frame means. When end 108 contacts the locking lever 26, it pivots the lever out of the way, thereby allowing release of the locking lever from the recess defined in the second frame means.
  • the second frame means can therefore be released from the first frame means by slidably removing the same.
  • the locking means can be provided at any suitable location between the first and second frame means but they are typically provided towards the rear of the apparatus or in a sufficiently inaccessible location so as to prevent unauthorised unlocking o f the same.
  • the first frame means, second frame means and/or lock release means can be formed from any suitable material, such as metal, plastic, wood and/or the like.

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Appareil de fixation d’un article sur une surface. L’appareil comprend des premiers moyens d’encadrement pouvant être attachés à une surface et des deuxièmes moyens d’encadrement pour loger au moins en partie ledit article utilisé. Les deuxièmes moyens d’encadrement sont en prise de façon amovible avec les premiers moyens d’encadrement via des moyens de verrouillage et lorsqu’en prise, ils nécessitent l’utilisation de moyens de libération pour déverrouiller les moyens de verrouillage, pour pouvoir libérer les deuxièmes moyens d’encadrement des premiers moyens d’encadrement. Les moyens de verrouillage comprennent une partie de verrouillage rapide disposée sur les premiers moyens d’encadrement entrant en prise de façon interactive avec une deuxième partie de verrouillage disposée sur les deuxièmes moyens d’encadrement.
PCT/GB2005/002988 2004-08-03 2005-07-29 Appareil de fixation WO2006013339A1 (fr)

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US4079604A (en) * 1977-03-28 1978-03-21 Anderegg Gary H Universal adjustable padlock mount for vehicle accessories
WO1998039993A2 (fr) * 1997-03-10 1998-09-17 Flex-Rest, Llc Dispositif pouvant etre fixe et destine a des ordinateurs
WO2000074535A1 (fr) * 1999-06-07 2000-12-14 Accuride International Inc. Dispositif de montage d'une unite informatique
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