TECHNOLOGICAL FIELD

This application relates to a security apparatus that coupled to base and is customizable, easily adjusted, locked, and unlocked, and which allows for the functional and secure display of portable or handheld electronic devices.

BACKGROUND

Retailers sell a wide range of portable or hand held electronic devices that assist in or perform a multitude of tasks for the a user or customer. When a customer is looking to purchase such devices, part of the experience is having the ability to examine and test the device in a retail setting. This is done using floor models that are fitted with some form of security apparatus to prevent theft of the portable electronic device.

There are many different types of security apparatuses used in retail settings that enable a portable electronic device to be securely displayed while still allowing the customer to interact with and test the portable electronic device. Unfortunately, the current security apparatuses used by retailers are not able to be easily reconfigured, if at all, for securing different portable electronics. In addition, these security apparatuses at least partially obscure the sides of the portable electronic devices when secured within the apparatus. This makes it impossible to fully interact with portable electronic devices that include wrap around displays. Furthermore, in order to securely display different types and sizes of portable electronic devices, a retailer must purchase different security apparatuses to secure each type and size of device.

These are just some of the problems associated with current security apparatuses for handheld or portable electronic devices.

SUMMARY

In an embodiment, a recoil security apparatus for securing a portable electronic device comprises a body extending along a body axis and comprising an inner surface defining a shaft extending along the body axis, wherein the inner surface defines a plurality of surface features. At least one support extends along the body axis. A first holder is positioned proximate one end of the body and a second holder is positioned proximate an opposing end of the body. The at least one support is configured to couple to at least one of the first holder and the second holder. A securing member comprises an outer surface and is configured to traverse the shaft to connect to the first holder at a first end and to the second holder at a second end. The outer surface defines a plurality of complimentary surface features configured to engage the surface features of the inner surface of the body. A tool interface is defined at one of the first end and the second end and rotation of the securing member at the tool interface in a first direction causes one of the first holder and the second holder to move in a direction such that it is driven away from the body. Alternatively, rotation of the securing member at the tool interface in a second direction causes the one of the first holder and the second holder to move in a direction such that it is driven toward the body.

In an embodiment, the body of the recoil security apparatus is configured to be coupled to a base and the base is configured to be secured to a display surface. In an embodiment, the first holder and the second holder are removeably coupled to the body. In a further embodiment, at least one of the first holder and the second holder further comprises, an end plate, a bottom lip extending from a bottom of the end plate, and a top lip extending from a top of the end plate. In an embodiment, at least one of the first holder and the second holder defines a pocket configured to support and retain a portion of a portable electronic device. In another embodiment, the recoil security apparatus further comprises an alarm. In still another embodiment, at least one of the first holder and the second holder defines an opening configured to enable access to a power input of the portable electronic device.

An embodiment of a recoil security apparatus for securing a portable electronic device comprises a body extending along a body axis and comprising an inner surface. The inner surface defines a plurality of surface features and surrounds a shaft extending along the body axis. A first holder is supported by the body and a second holder supported by the body. A securing member comprises an outer surface and is configured to traverse the shaft to connect to the first holder at a first end and to the second holder at a second end. The outer surface defines a plurality of complimentary surface features configured to engage the surface features of the inner surface of the body. A tool interface defined at one of the first end and the second end, wherein rotation of the securing member at the tool interface in a first direction causes one of the first holder and the second holder to move in a direction such that it is driven away from the body. Alternatively, rotation of the securing member at the tool interface in a second direction causes one of the first holder and the second holder to move in a direction such that it is driven toward the body.

An embodiment of a security system for a portable electronic device comprises a security apparatus comprising a body extending along a body axis. The body comprises an inner surface defining a shaft extending along the body axis, wherein the inner surface defines a plurality of surface features. A first holder is supported by the body and a second holder is supported by the body. A securing member comprises an outer surface and is configured to traverse the shaft to connect to the first holder at a first end and the second holder at a second end. The outer surface defines a plurality of complimentary surface features configured to engage the surface features of the inner surface of the body. A tool interface defined at one of the first end and the second end. A base comprising a top surface is configured to support the body of the security apparatus and a bottom surface of the base is configured to couple to a display surface. An alarm comprises at least one alarm trigger positioned at one of the top surface and the bottom surface of the base. At least one sensor positioned within the base is in communication with the at least one alarm trigger and is configured to cause at least one of an audio, a visual, and an electronic signal to be produced in response to tripping the at least one alarm trigger.

