WO1990001604A1 - Computer data drive locking device - Google Patents
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- WO1990001604A1 WO1990001604A1 PCT/US1989/003269 US8903269W WO9001604A1 WO 1990001604 A1 WO1990001604 A1 WO 1990001604A1 US 8903269 W US8903269 W US 8903269W WO 9001604 A1 WO9001604 A1 WO 9001604A1
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- bezel
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- locking bar
- computer
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- G—PHYSICS
- G11—INFORMATION STORAGE
- G11B—INFORMATION STORAGE BASED ON RELATIVE MOVEMENT BETWEEN RECORD CARRIER AND TRANSDUCER
- G11B33/00—Constructional parts, details or accessories not provided for in the other groups of this subclass
- G11B33/005—Means for locking the disc or cassette receiving slot, e.g. dummy cassettes locked in the slot
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- E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
- E05—LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
- E05B—LOCKS; ACCESSORIES THEREFOR; HANDCUFFS
- E05B73/00—Devices for locking portable objects against unauthorised removal; Miscellaneous locking devices
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- Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
- Y10—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC
- Y10T—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER US CLASSIFICATION
- Y10T70/00—Locks
- Y10T70/50—Special application
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- Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
- Y10—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC
- Y10T—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER US CLASSIFICATION
- Y10T70/00—Locks
- Y10T70/50—Special application
- Y10T70/5093—For closures
- Y10T70/554—Cover, lid, cap, encasing shield
Definitions
- This invention relates to computer security devices and, more particularly, to bezels containing a permanently mounted rotating locking device to deter unauthorized access to or removal of data from computer drive mechanisms.
- Still another object of this invention is to provide a lockable bezel unit that cannot be forcibly removed from the computer without causing damage thereto.
- Yet another object of certain embodiments of this invention is to provide locking bezels which are employable for optical, floppy, or 3 1/2" rigid disk drives as well as RAM-type cartridge drives.
- the device includes a slotted bezel dimensioned to cover the front opening of the chassis, mounting means for attaching the bezel to the chassis, and a reinforced lock-plug receptacle formed in the bezel.
- a key-actuated lock-plug is seated in the receptacle of the bezel and capable of rotation relative to the receptacle.
- Connected to the lock-plug is a locking bar which is capable of movement between a slot- blocking position and a slot-unblocking position. The locking bar is located behind the bezel.
- this invention presents a simple, permanently mounted locking device which impedes direct access to a data drive unit. Moreover, the device is readily adaptable for both retrofit and installation on original equipment. Furthermore, the invention deters theft of data located on or downloadable on a disk as well as unauthorized introduction of a diskette containing a computer virus. Additionally, the invention, when in the blocking position, deters undetectable removal or theft of the disk drive bezel and prevents introduction of nonconforming items, as for example, by a child, into a drive unit.
- FIG. 1 is an assembly view of an embodiment of the invention.
- Fig. 2 is a front view of the invention illustrated in Fig. 1.
- Fig. 3 is a side view of the invention illustrated in Fig. 1.
- Fig. 4 is a back view of the invention illustrated in Fig. 1.
- Embodiment 15 includes molded plastic disk drive bezel 1 which features slot 13, reinforced lock-mount 2, grooved lock receptacle 3, reinforced gusseted hooks 7, table 6, and elongated plastic hooks 11 projecting from the back.
- lock-plug 4 Slidably received within lock receptacle 3 is lock-plug 4.
- Receptacle 3 is grooved and lock-plug 4 contains a matching projection so when lock-plug 4 is seated in receptacle 3, groove 14 and the projections coact to prevent rotation beyond 90° of lock-plug 4 relative to reinforced angled lock-mount 2.
- Key-actuated, lock-plugs acceptable for use in this invention are manufactured by Medeco Security Locks, Inc. of Salem, Virginia and generally designated as 3, 4 or 5 pin tumbler security cam locks. In the event of selection of these lock- plugs, receptacle 3 should include two axial grooves disposed 90° relative to each other within the cylindrical bore.
- Attachment of bezel 1 to the front of a computer is accomplished by sliding the bezel into the conforming front opening, catching reinforced/gusseted hooks 7 behind the front lip of the opening and engaging hooks 11 on a lower protrusion or lip conventionally ' located on the upper surface of the computer base. Hooks 7 are reinforced to prevent the hooks from bending and releasing bezel 1 from the computer chassis.
- Locking bar 8 comprises three principal features, bar 18, aperture 17 and lug 19. Since bar 18 must provide a secure impediment to movement of diskettes and the like into or out of slot 13, preferably it is formed of high strength plastics or nonmagnetic stainless steel.
- the suggested thickness of locking bar 8, if formed from steel, is approximately 60 mils (0.060 inches) .
- the length of locking bar 8 is preferably sufficient, when in the locked position (as illustrated) , to extend from just under the lowermost interior edge of the upper boundary of slot 13, depicted in Fig. 3 as lip 20, to a point below the lowermost edge of bezel 1 behind reinforced lock-mount 2.
- locking bar 8 rotates to extend sufficiently upwardly so that bar 18 blocks access to slot 13 and lodges next to table 6 while lug 19 projects downwardly in a manner to abut the computer chassis.
- the chassis may incorporate a reinforced element, containing a slot parallel to the front edge of the chassis for seating lug 19 upon rotation. In this configuration, lug 19 serves to further secure the attachment of bezel 1 to the computer chassis by enhancing the connection established by hooks 7 and 11.
- Locking bar 18 is attached to shaft 16 projecting rearwardly from rotatable lock-plug 4.
- Aperture 17 is dimensioned to conform to the cross- sectional configuration of shaft 16 so as to securely engage the shaft.
- lugs 12 may be incorporated onto or comprise part of bezel 1 to prevent forcible rotation of locking bar 18 beyond its designed limits.
- Lugs 12 are positioned to abut one of the edges of bar 8 depending on whether or not the bar is in the locking or unlocking position. Lugs 12, thus, render rotation of bar 18 more difficult with a screwdriver or the like without visible signs of forced entry.
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US227,129 | 1988-08-02 | ||
US07/227,129 US4918952A (en) | 1988-08-02 | 1988-08-02 | Computer data drive locking device |
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EP (1) | EP0389580A4 (en) |
AU (1) | AU3985089A (en) |
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US4918952A (en) | 1990-04-24 |
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