IPC분류정보
국가/구분 |
United States(US) Patent
등록
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국제특허분류(IPC7판) |
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출원번호 |
US-0456711
(2003-06-06)
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발명자
/ 주소 |
- Canedy, John F.
- Faubion, Leo
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출원인 / 주소 |
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대리인 / 주소 |
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인용정보 |
피인용 횟수 :
2 인용 특허 :
17 |
초록
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A display case security apparatus comprises a housing, a platform, an elevating mechanism, and a closure assembly. The housing includes a lower storage section and an upper display section disposed above the storage section. The storage section has an opaque exterior wall and the display section has
A display case security apparatus comprises a housing, a platform, an elevating mechanism, and a closure assembly. The housing includes a lower storage section and an upper display section disposed above the storage section. The storage section has an opaque exterior wall and the display section has an exterior wall which is at least partially transparent. The platform is disposed within the housing and includes a generally horizontal portion for supporting articles to be displayed. The platform is also configured to define a rearward facing recessed space. The platform is selectively movable between a first position, wherein any articles supported on the platform are displayed in the display section of the housing, and a second position, wherein any articles supported on the platform are stored in the storage section of the housing. The elevating mechanism is mounted within the storage section and connected to the platform. The elevating mechanism is selectively moveable between an extended configuration and a retracted configuration, whereby the platform moves between the first position and the second position when the elevating mechanism moves between the extended configuration and the retracted configuration respectively. The closure assembly is constructed with a first plate joined to a second plate by at least one hinge. The first plate of the closure assembly may be selectively inserted into the recessed space of the platform when the platform is in the first position. Both plates of the closure assembly may be selectively inserted between the display section and the storage section when the platform is in the second position, whereby the platform and any articles supported thereon are enclosed within the storage section of the housing. A method of operation in which the hinged closure assembly is fully withdrawn form the housing, the platform is moved into the raised position, and a portion of the hinged closure is re-inserted into the housing for storage within the recessed space provided in the platform is also disclosed.
대표청구항
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1. A display case security apparatus comprising:a housing including a lower storage section and an upper display section disposed above the storage section, the storage section having an opaque exterior wall and the display section having an exterior wall which is at least partially transparent;a pl
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A display case security apparatus comprising:a housing including a lower storage section and an upper display section disposed above the storage section, the storage section having an opaque exterior wall and the display section having an exterior wall which is at least partially transparent;a platform disposed within the housing and including a generally horizontal portion for supporting articles to be displayed, the platform configured to define a rearward facing recessed space and further being selectively movable between a first position, wherein any articles supported on the platform are disposed in the display section of the housing, and a second position, wherein any articles supported on the platform are disposed in the storage section of the housing;an elevating mechanism mounted within the housing and connected to the platform, the elevating mechanism being selectively moveable between an extended configuration and a retracted configuration, whereby the platform moves between the first position and the second position when the elevating mechanism moves between the extended configuration and the retracted configuration respectively;a closure assembly having a first plate joined to a second plate by at least one hinge;wherein the first plate of the closure assembly may be selectively inserted into the recessed space of the platform when the platform is in the first position; andwherein further both plates of the closure assembly may be selectively inserted between the display section and the storage section when the platform is in the second position, whereby the platform and any articles supported thereon are enclosed within the storage section of the housing. 2. The display case security apparatus of claim 1, wherein the first and second plate of the closure assembly are formed of sheets of aluminum alloy having a generally uniform thickness within the range from about ⅛ to about ¼ inch. 3. The display case security apparatus of claim 1, wherein the recessed space of the platform is a storage slot. 4. The display case security apparatus of claim 1, wherein the at least one hinge of the closure assembly sweeps angle of about 0° to about 180°. 5. The display case security apparatus of claim 1, wherein the at least one hinge of the closure assembly is a piano hinge. 6. The display case security apparatus of claim 1, wherein the width of the first plate is about 15% to about 75% of the total width of the closure assembly. 7. The display case security apparatus of claim 1, wherein the width of the first plate is about 30% to about 50% of the total width of the closure assembly. 8. The display case security apparatus of claim 1, wherein the first and second plate of the closure assembly are substantially the same size and shape. 9. A display case security apparatus comprising:a housing including a lower storage section and an upper display section disposed above the storage section, the storage section having an opaque exterior wall and the display section having an exterior wall which is at least partially transparent;a platform disposed within the housing and including a generally horizontal portion for supporting articles to be displayed, the platform configured to define a rearward facing recessed space and further being selectively movable between a first position, wherein any articles supported on the platform are disposed in the display section of the housing, and a second position, wherein any articles supported on the platform are disposed in the storage section of the housing;an elevating mechanism mounted within the housing and connected to the platform, the elevating mechanism being selectively moveable between an extended configuration and a retracted configuration, whereby the platform moves between the first position and the second position when the elevating mechanism moves between the extended configuration and the retracted configuration respectively;a secondary storage section d isposed below and isolated from the storage section and accessible from the exterior of the housing regardless of the position of the platform;at least one storage drawer slidably mounted in the secondary storage section and accessible form the rear side of the housing;a closure assembly having a first plate joined to a second plate by at least one hinge;wherein both plates of the closure assembly may be selectively inserted between the display section and the storage section when the platform is in the second position, whereby the platform and any articles supported thereon are enclosed within the storage section of the housing; andwherein further the first plate of the closure assembly may be selectively inserted into the recessed space of the platform when the platform is in the first position such that the second plate of the closure assembly does not block access to the at least one storage drawer. 10. The display case security apparatus of claim 9, wherein when both plates of the closure assembly rest against the back of the housing, the second plate blocks access to the at least one drawer. 11. A method of operating a display case security apparatus comprising a housing including a lower storage section and an upper display section disposed adjacent the storage section, a platform disposed within the housing, the platform configured to define a rearward facing recessed space and further being selectively movable between a first position, wherein any articles supported on the platform are disposed in the display section of the housing, and a second position, wherein any articles supported on the platform are disposed in the storage section of the housing, an elevating mechanism mounted within the housing and connected to the platform, the elevating mechanism being selectively moveable between an extended configuration and a retracted configuration, whereby the platform moves between the first position and the second position when the elevating mechanism moves between the extended configuration and the retracted configuration respectively, a closure assembly having a first plate joined to a second plate by at least one hinge, the first plate of the closure assembly being selectively insertable into the recessed space of the platform when the platform is in the first position, and both plates of the closure assembly being selectively insertable between the display section and the storage section when the platform is in the second position, the method of operation, starting from the secured state in which the platform is in the second position and both plates of the closure assembly are fully inserted, comprising the steps of:a) sliding the closure assembly horizontally rearward until both plates are completely withdrawn from the housing;b) activating the elevating mechanism to raise the platform into the first position; andc) re-inserting the first plate of the closure assembly through the closure slot of the housing and into the recessed space of the platform. 12. A method in accordance with claim 11, wherein between steps a) and b) the method further comprises the step of lowering the closure assembly downward to rest vertically against the back of the housing. 13. A method in accordance with claim 12, wherein between steps b) and c) the method further comprises the step of lifting the closure assembly upward into a horizontal position. 14. A method in accordance with claim 11, wherein following step c) the method further comprises the step of folding the second plate of the closure assembly downward to be generally perpendicular to the first plate and resting vertically against the back of the housing. 15. A method in accordance with claim 11, wherein after folding the second plate downward the method further comprises the following steps:d) sliding the first plate horizontally reward and out of the housing;e) activating the elevating mechanism to lower the platform into the second position; andf) sliding the closure as sembly horizontally forward until both plates are completely inserted into the housing. 16. A method in accordance with claim 15, wherein following step f) the method further comprises the step of locking the closure assembly within the housing.
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