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TABLET COMPUTER LOCK MECHANISM

  • US 20120234055A1
  • Filed: 03/16/2012
  • Published: 09/20/2012
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/17/2011
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A tablet computer lock mechanism comprising:

  • at least two arms configured to grip an associated tablet computer, the at least two arms including at least one movable arm movable between an extended position and a retracted position; and

    a locking mechanism operably connected with each arm and including a lock cable receptacle configured to receive an end of a lock cable, the locking mechanism operable in a locked mode and an unlocked mode,when in the locked mode the locking mechanism is configured to preclude removal of the end of the lock cable from the lock cable receptacle and the at least one movable arm is in the retracted position, when the locking mechanism is in the locked mode each arm is positioned to grip the associated tablet computer whereby removal of the associated tablet computer from the at least two arms requires damage to the tablet computer lock mechanism and/or the associated tablet computer, andwhen in the unlocked mode the locking mechanism is configured to allow removal of the end of the lock cable from the lock cable receptacle and the at least one movable arm is in the extended position whereby removal of the associated tablet computer from the at least two arms does not result in damage to the tablet computer lock mechanism and/or the associated tablet computer.

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