Merchandise security device including strain relief block
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1. A merchandise security device for displaying and protecting an item of merchandise from theft, comprising:
- a cable having a connector at one end configured to engage a connector port provided on the item of merchandise; and
a strain relief block configured for attachment to a surface of the item of merchandise, the strain relief block comprising a housing defining at least one channel formed therein for routing a portion of the cable through the strain relief block and to the connector port of the item of merchandise for reducing strain applied to the cable.
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A merchandise security device for displaying an electronic item of merchandise includes a strain relief block configured for attachment to the merchandise and an alarming power cable configured for being electrically coupled to a power input port provided on the merchandise. The alarming power cable is routed through the strain relief block for reducing strain applied to the alarming power cable, which may prevent damaging the power input port or the portion of the alarming power cable extending between the strain relief block and the power input port.
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24 Claims
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1. A merchandise security device for displaying and protecting an item of merchandise from theft, comprising:
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a cable having a connector at one end configured to engage a connector port provided on the item of merchandise; and a strain relief block configured for attachment to a surface of the item of merchandise, the strain relief block comprising a housing defining at least one channel formed therein for routing a portion of the cable through the strain relief block and to the connector port of the item of merchandise for reducing strain applied to the cable. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 22, 23)
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16. A strain relief block for attachment to an item of merchandise being displayed by a merchandise security device and for relieving stress induced by strain applied to a cable coupled to the item of merchandise, the strain relief block comprising:
a housing having a sidewall and defining an interior compartment, the interior compartment having at least one channel formed therein for routing the cable through the housing, and the sidewall having at least one pair of openings formed therein for receiving the cable to route the cable through the channel formed in the housing for reducing strain applied to the cable. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18, 19, 20)
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21. A merchandise security device for displaying and protecting an electronic item of merchandise, comprising:
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a strain relief block configured for attachment to a surface of the electronic item of merchandise; an alarming power cable routed through the strain relief block and extending between an external source of electrical power and the electronic item of merchandise; and an alarm module disposed along the alarming power cable between the external source of electrical power and the strain relief block; wherein the alarming power cable comprises a plurality of conductors, at least one of the conductors carrying an electrical power signal between the external source of electrical power and the electronic item of merchandise and at least one of the conductors carrying a security signal between the electronic item of merchandise and the alarm module; and wherein the strain relief block comprises a housing having a sidewall and defining an interior compartment, the sidewall having at least a pair of openings for receiving the alarming power cable to route the alarming power cable through a channel formed in the interior compartment of the housing for reducing strain applied to the alarming power cable. - View Dependent Claims (24)
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