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HARD TAG LOCKING CLAMP WITH ENERGY HARVESTING ELEMENT

  • US 20170046933A1
  • Filed: 08/11/2016
  • Published: 02/16/2017
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/12/2015
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method for harvesting mechanical energy in a security tag, comprising:

  • applying by a tool a pushing force so as to cause a securement mechanism disposed within the security tag to deform;

    transferring mechanical energy to a spring sleeve when the securement mechanism deforms due to loading applied by the tool;

    using an energy harvester to harness the mechanical energy applied by the tool, where the energy harvester is at least partially coupled to the securement mechanism; and

    converting the mechanical energy to electrical energy.

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