Patent ID: 6125669
Filing Date: 2000-10-03
Classification: E05B,Y10T

Abstract:
A security frame for securing a portable article to a stationary object, said security frame comprising:(a) at least one central arm having a first leg and a second leg connected by a cross piece at a distal end of said central arm legs;(b) a pair of outer arms, each having a first leg and a second leg connected by a cross piece at a distal end of said outer arm legs;(c) a proximal end of said at least one central arm first leg and a proximal end of said outer arms first leg being connected at a first joint, said first joint having a first joint opening;(d) a proximal end of said at least one central arm second leg and a proximal end of said outer arms second leg being connected at a second joint, said second joint having a second joint opening axially aligned with said first joint opening;(e) a locking shaft adapted to extend through said first joint opening and into said second joint opening, and including a stop at a first end to prevent said locking shaft from passing completely through said first joint opening; and(f) a locking means for removably securing said locking shaft in said joint openings and to said stationary object and including a locking mechanism in said locking shaft;(g) whereby said portable article is inserted between said first legs and said second legs, said locking shaft is inserted through said joint openings, and said locking means is engaged to secure said portable article to said stationary object.