| 摘要 |
A dual use anti-theft tag is provided which has a structure that can be used as a reusable anti-theft tag, or as a single use recyclable anti-theft tag. The anti-theft tag uses a conventional ball bearing lock which can be opened by a mechanical probe, or opened magnetically. In a first configuration, the anti-theft tag uses a reusable locking mechanism. In this configuration, the lock can be repeatedly moved from a locked to an unlocked position. In a recyclable configuration, an optional spring lock keeps the anti-theft tag in the unlocked position once opened. An advantage of the invention is that the same anti-theft tag structure can be used for both embodiments.
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