Security apparatus for securing a portable electronic device
A security apparatus for securing a portable electronic device to an immovable object includes a head having a base. The head also includes a plurality of engagement elements extending from the base and configured to be inserted into an aperture of the portable electronic device. The plurality of engagement elements is movable relative to the body while inserted into the aperture to engage a portion of the portable electronic device. The head further includes a linear element positioned between the plurality of engagement elements. The linear element is movable relative to the plurality of engagement elements to push the plurality of engagement elements radially outward. The security apparatus also includes a security device attached to the head and configured to engage the immovable object.
1. A security apparatus for securing a portable electronic device to an immovable object, the portable electronic device having an aperture, the security apparatus comprising:
a head including
a base,
a plurality of engagement elements extending axially from an end of the base and configured to be inserted into the aperture of the portable electronic device, the plurality of engagement elements being movable relative to the base when inserted in the aperture to engage a portion of the portable electronic device, and
a linear element positioned between the plurality of engagement elements, the linear element being movable relative to the plurality of engagement elements to move the plurality of engagement elements radially outward; and
a security device attached to the head and configured to engage the immovable object;
wherein the linear element is slidable linearly relative to the plurality of engagement elements.
2. The security apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the linear element includes a flared end that engages the plurality of engagement elements to push the plurality of engagement elements radially outward.
3. The security apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the linear element is movable between a first position, in which the flared end is spaced apart from the plurality of engagement elements, and a second position, in which the flared end engages the plurality of engagement elements.
4. The security apparatus of claim 1 , wherein each engagement element includes a first end attached to the base and a second, free end.
5. The security apparatus of claim 4 , wherein the second, free end of each engagement element moves radially outward relative to the first end.
6. The security apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising a lock mechanism coupled to the linear element, wherein the lock mechanism is actuatable to move the linear element relative to the plurality of engagement elements.
7. The security apparatus of claim 6 , wherein the lock mechanism is actuatable to pull the linear element toward the base.
8. The security apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of engagement elements includes at least two engagement elements arranged around the linear element.
9. The security apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the security device includes a cable.
10. A system comprising:
a portable electronic device having an aperture; and
a security apparatus including
a head having
a base,
a plurality of elongated engagement elements extending from the base and insertable into the aperture of the portable electronic device, the plurality of elongated engagement elements being movable relative to the base when inserted in the aperture to engage a portion of the portable electronic device, each elongated engagement element including a first end attached to the base and a second, free end, and
a linear element positioned between the plurality of elongated engagement elements, the linear element being movable relative to the plurality of elongated engagement elements to move the plurality of elongated engagement elements radially outward, and
a security device attached to the head and configured to engage an immovable object to secure the portable electronic device to the immovable object;
wherein the linear element is slidable linearly relative to the plurality of elongated engagement elements.
11. The system of claim 10 , wherein the linear element includes a flared end that engages the plurality of elongated engagement elements to push the plurality of elongated engagement elements radially outward.
12. The system of claim 11 , wherein the linear element is movable between a first position, in which the flared end is spaced apart from the plurality of elongated engagement elements, and a second position, in which the flared end engages the plurality of elongated engagement elements.
13. The system of claim 10 , wherein the second, free end of each elongated engagement element moves radially outward relative to the first end.
14. The system of claim 10 , wherein the security apparatus further includes a lock mechanism coupled to the linear element, and wherein the lock mechanism is actuatable to move the linear element relative to the plurality of elongated engagement elements.
15. The system of claim 14 , wherein the lock mechanism is actuatable to pull the linear element toward the base.
16. The system of claim 10 , wherein the plurality of elongated engagement elements includes at least two elongated engagement elements arranged around the linear element.
17. The system of claim 10 , wherein the security device includes a cable.