Detacher for a security device
First Claim
1. A detacher for unlocking a security device having a detectable security tag therein, the security device having a magnetically-actuable locking mechanism, the magnetic-actuable locking mechanism including a magnetic latch which can be moved from a locked position to an unlocked position by application of an external magnetic force, a latch-mating element for engaging with the magnetic latch in the locked position, and a flexible element for providing a resistive force to bias the magnetic latch into the locked position, comprising:
- a magnet configured to exert a magnetic force on the security device, the magnetic force exerted by the magnet having a strength sufficient to overcome the resistive force of the flexible element to allow the magnetic latch to move from the locked position to an unlocked position;
a motor coupled with the magnet;
a housing comprising a nest, the magnet and motor disposed in the housing, the motor arranged and configured to cause movement of the magnet with respect to the nest; and
a security tag interrogator disposed in the housing, the security tag interrogator including a security tag antenna and a security tag reader.
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Abstract
Systems, methods, and apparatuses for a detacher for a security device are disclosed. The detacher (180c) includes a magnet (1820) that can be moved relative to a housing (1810) by a motor (1830). Magnet and motor are mounted inside the housing.
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17 Claims
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1. A detacher for unlocking a security device having a detectable security tag therein, the security device having a magnetically-actuable locking mechanism, the magnetic-actuable locking mechanism including a magnetic latch which can be moved from a locked position to an unlocked position by application of an external magnetic force, a latch-mating element for engaging with the magnetic latch in the locked position, and a flexible element for providing a resistive force to bias the magnetic latch into the locked position, comprising:
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a magnet configured to exert a magnetic force on the security device, the magnetic force exerted by the magnet having a strength sufficient to overcome the resistive force of the flexible element to allow the magnetic latch to move from the locked position to an unlocked position; a motor coupled with the magnet; a housing comprising a nest, the magnet and motor disposed in the housing, the motor arranged and configured to cause movement of the magnet with respect to the nest; and a security tag interrogator disposed in the housing, the security tag interrogator including a security tag antenna and a security tag reader. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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11. A detacher for unlocking a security device having a detectable security tag therein, the security device having a magnetically-actuable locking mechanism, comprising:
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a magnet to engage the magnetically-actuable locking mechanism in the security device; a motor coupled with the magnet; a housing comprising a nest, the magnet and motor disposed in the housing, the motor arranged and configured to cause movement of the magnet with respect to the nest; and a security tag interrogator disposed in the housing, the security tag interrogator including a security tag antenna and a security tag reader; and a shield positioned between the magnet and at least one of the security tag reader and the security tag antenna, the shield configured and positioned to control at least one of the direction and force of the magnetic field emitted by the magnet. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17)
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