ADJUSTABLE SECURITY DEVICE FOR LAPTOP COMPUTER

摘要

An adjustable security device (20, 120) is configured for engaging and securing an item of merchandise (10) having various widths and thicknesses. The security device includes an adjustment mechanism configured for moving in a lateral direction a pair of opposed arms (40) having retaining members (70) for engaging the opposed sides (14) and top (16) of the item. The retaining members are operable to simultaneously engage and secure the item against removal from the security device in the lateral direction as well as a vertical direction, while at the same time permitting a potential purchaser to examine and operate a demonstration model of the item. Each of the retaining members may be pivotally mounted (75) or slidably mounted (79) to one of the opposed arms and at least one of the opposed arms is configured for extending and retracting movement relative to the base in the lateral direction. The security device may further include a lock (50) for locking the opposed arms in a desired lateral position.