Accessory lock for computing device

摘要

The described embodiments relate to a locking mechanism for securing a housing of a computing device. More specifically, the disclosed embodiments are configured to both secure the housing of the computing device closed and to provide a means for securing the desktop computing device to a stationary object such as a desk. The locking mechanism can be two separable locking bodies configured to be received by separate openings in a housing of the computing device. Once the separate openings receive both locking bodies, a locking device can engage both pieces of the locking mechanism to lock both pieces to each other and to the housing.

主权项

1. A locking mechanism that locks together a first cylindrical part and a second cylindrical part of a multi-part cylindrically shaped housing of a computing device preventing unauthorized access, the first cylindrical part having an opening that allows authorized access to an input/output panel, the second cylindrical part including a pedestal that supports the computing device, the pedestal having vent openings that allow air passage, the locking mechanism comprising:
a first lock body having a shape that conforms to the first cylindrical part, the first lock body including a first lock opening and a first hook, the first hook configured to at least partially wrap around the first cylindrical part and engage the opening of the first cylindrical part in a locked position; a second lock body having a shape that conforms to the second cylindrical part and the first lock body, the second lock body comprising a second lock opening and multiple hooks, the multiple hooks configured to pass through the vent openings and grasp the pedestal in the locked position; a locking device that secures together the first lock body and the second lock body in the locked position, wherein in the locked position, the first lock opening and the second lock opening align to create a through-hole configured to receive the locking device simultaneously through both the first lock body and the second lock body.