Apparatus for releasing magnetic security device

摘要

Apparatus for releasing a magnetic security device used to inhibit unauthorised access to and/or unauthorised removal of an article. The apparatus has a first portion ( 1 ) for locating an article in a first direction (D 1 ) and a second portion ( 2 ) for locating an article in a second direction (D 2 ) perpendicular to the first direction (D 1 ), so providing an L-shaped slot or receptacle capable of receiving articles of a wide range of shapes and sizes having a security device installed adjacent two substantially perpendicular sides thereof. The first and/or second portions include magnetic release means for releasing a lock securing the security device to the article and arranged to assist in locating the article in a third direction (M) perpendicular to the first and second directions (D 1 , D 2 ) by magnetic attraction of the security device as the article is brought into contact with the first and second portions to align the magnetic security device with the magnetic release means.