The subject matter herein generally relates to connecting or securing items, particularly an anti-theft hanger.
In places such as plazas, malls, stations, living rooms, bedrooms, exhibition halls, etc., clocks, valuable picture frames, routers, or cameras are often hung on walls to beautify the environment or provide various functional tools (such as timekeeping, surveillance, or wireless network tools).
Currently, the most common tool for hanging items is nails. Most often, nails are directly hammered into the wall to provide a point of support for hanging items. However, conventional nails only serve the purpose of hanging and supporting items, without providing any locking function. This makes it easy for anyone to remove the hung item, posing a risk of theft to the hung item.
Therefore, there is currently an urgent need for a hanger that is theft-proof, tamper-proof, and easily removable. Designing an anti-theft hanger with the mentioned functionalities would effectively address the aforementioned issues.
Many aspects of the present disclosure are better understood with reference to the following drawings. The components in the drawings are not necessarily drawn to scale, the emphasis instead being placed upon clearly illustrating the principles of the present disclosure. It will be appreciated that for simplicity and clarity of illustration, where appropriate, reference numerals have been repeated among the different figures to indicate corresponding or analogous elements.
It will be appreciated that for simplicity and clarity of illustration, where appropriate, reference numerals have been repeated among the different figures to indicate corresponding or analogous elements. In addition, numerous specific details are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding of the embodiments described herein. However, it will be understood by those of ordinary skill in the art that the embodiments described herein can be practiced without these specific details. In other instances, methods, procedures, and components have not been described in detail so as not to obscure the related relevant feature being described. Also, the description is not to be considered as limiting the scope of the embodiments described herein. The drawings are not necessarily to scale and the proportions of certain parts have been exaggerated to better illustrate details and features of the present disclosure.
The disclosure is illustrated by way of example and not by way of limitation in the figures of the accompanying drawings, in which like references indicate similar elements. It should be noted that references to “an” or “one” embodiment in this disclosure are not necessarily to the same embodiment, and such references mean “at least one”.
The term “coupled” is defined as connected, whether directly or indirectly through intervening components, and is not necessarily limited to physical connections. The connection can be such that the objects are permanently connected or releasably connected. The term “comprising,” when utilized, means “including, but not necessarily limited to;” it specifically indicates open-ended inclusion or membership in the so-described combination, group, series, and the like.
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The inner shell 10 comprises a fixed plate 12 and a side wall 14. The side wall 14 encircle the fixed plate 12, and the side wall 14 can extend vertically or substantially vertically from the fixed plate 12, extending along the first direction D1. Substantially vertical includes vertical or angles ranging from 70 to 100 degrees. A hanging hook 16 is positioned on the fixed plate 12. The hanging hook 16 includes a hanging portion 16a and a blocking portion 16b. The hanging portion 16a extends outward from the inner shell 10, with the hanging portion 16a extending along the first direction D1. The blocking portion 16b is vertically positioned on the hanging portion 16a, and extends along the second direction D2. The first direction is perpendicular to the second direction D2. In this embodiment, one end of the blocking portion 16b, which is not connected to the hanging portion 16a, has a curved edge. The shape of the blocking portion 16b can resemble a bar, plate, elongated plate, or tongue shape. At least a latch 18 is installed on the side wall 14. In this embodiment, the latch 18 can extend vertically or substantially vertically from the side wall 14 towards the outer side of the inner shell 10. Substantially vertical here includes vertical or angles ranging from 70 to 100 degrees. The latch 18 can also be two or more, with at least two latch 18 equidistantly placed on the side wall 14, and it is not limited to only one latch 18.
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One end of the active screw 22 is connected to the drive switch 26, and by connecting to the drive switch 26, the active screw 22 is constrained within the inner shell 10. The active screw 22 is positioned within the inner shell 10 along a third direction D3. The third direction D3 can be perpendicular to the first direction D1 and the second direction D2. The passive screw 24 meshes with the active screw 22 and is positioned along the first direction D1 on the active screw 22. One end of the passive screw 24 passes through the fixed plate 12 and the hanging hook 16 of the inner shell 10, thereby mounting the passive screw 24 onto the inner shell 10. The passive screw 24 can rotate relative to the inner shell 10.
The locking plate 30 is positioned on the blocking portion 16b of the hanging hook 16 and is connected to the passive screw 24 of the drive module 20, enabling the locking plate 30 to rotate in response to the driving of the drive module 20. The shape of the locking plate 30 corresponds to the shape of the blocking portion 16b of the hanging hook. In this embodiment, the shape of the locking plate 30 corresponds to the shape of the blocking portion 16b, the locking plate 30 is shaped like a tongue. The anti-theft hanger further includes a locking assembly 32, which is threaded through the locking plate 30 and the hanging hook 16 to secure the locking plate 30 onto the passive screw 24. As the passive screw 24 rotates, the locking plate 30 rotates synchronously.
The outer shell 40 is fitted over the outer surface of the inner shell 10, and covering the drive switch 26. The side surface 46 of the outer shell 40 is equipped with at least one limit slot 42, and a fixed portion 44 is vertically or substantially vertically arranged on the side surface 46 of the outer shell 40, where the substantially vertical includes vertical or angles ranging from 70 to 100 degrees. The limit slot 42 can be two or more, equidistantly placed on the side surface 46, and it is not limited to only one limit slot 42. When the outer shell 40 is fitted over the inner shell 10, the latch 18 corresponds to being positioned within the limit slot 42, and the latch 18 can move within the limit slot 42. In this embodiment, the limit slot 42 is an L-shaped limit slot 42. For clarity, the present application defines the limit slot 42 to include a long groove 42a and a short groove 42b. The long groove 42a extends along the first direction D1, while the short groove 42b extends along the second direction D2. The latch 18 can move along the long groove 42a. When the latch 18 reaches the junction between the long groove 42a and the short groove 42b, the inner shell 10 can be rotated clockwise, allowing the latch 18 to enter the short groove 42b. This restricts the movement of the latch 18 and simultaneously limits the position of the inner shell 10 within the outer shell 40, thereby securing the inner shell 10 within the outer shell 40. The fixed portion 44 is situated at one end of the outer shell 40, and it is positioned near the hanging hook 16. The fixed portion 44 is perpendicular to the side surface 46 of the outer shell 40.
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After explaining the structure of the anti-theft hanger in this embodiment, the usage scenario of the present invention is elaborated. When in use, pre-set concavity is made on the wall surface or mounting surface, corresponding to the shape of the side surface 46 of the outer casing 40, allowing the outer casing 40 to be installed within the depressions on the wall. The fixing portion 44 is exposed within the concavity and is parallel to the wall surface. The fixing portion 44 can be secured to the wall surface using screws, adhesive, or other fixing components. The connecting component 60 is installed on the item to be hung via the installation part 62 and can be installed by setting locking screws or adhesive.
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Therefore, this invention can secure the item. Since the driving switch 26 is hidden within the outer casing 40, which is installed within the concavity on the wall surface, this also makes it difficult for thieves to locate the position of the driving switch 26, thus making unlocking. However, for users familiar with the structure, the unlocking process is quite convenient and simple. In summary, this invention offers anti-theft and anti-tampering effects, while also being easy to unlock and dismantle.
Many details are often found in the relevant art and many such details are neither shown nor described. Even though numerous characteristics and advantages of the present technology have been set forth in the foregoing description, together with details of the structure and function of the present disclosure, the disclosure is illustrative only, and changes may be made in the detail, especially in matters of shape, size, and arrangement of the parts within the principles of the present disclosure, up to and including the full extent established by the broad general meaning of the terms used in the claims. It will therefore be appreciated that the embodiments described above may be modified within the scope of the claims.
Number | Date | Country | Kind |
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202310558396.0 | May 2023 | CN | national |