Display case security apparatus with a hinged closure assembly

摘要

A display case security apparatus comprises a housing, a platform, an elevating mechanism, and a closure assembly. The housing includes a lower storage section and an upper display section disposed above the storage section. The storage section has an opaque exterior wall and the display section has an exterior wall which is at least partially transparent. The platform is disposed within the housing and includes a generally horizontal portion for supporting articles to be displayed. The platform is also configured to define a rearward facing recessed space. The platform is selectively movable between a first position, wherein any articles supported on the platform are displayed in the display section of the housing, and a second position, wherein any articles supported on the platform are stored in the storage section of the housing. The elevating mechanism is mounted within the storage section and connected to the platform. The elevating mechanism is selectively moveable between an extended configuration and a retracted configuration, whereby the platform moves between the first position and the second position when the elevating mechanism moves between the extended configuration and the retracted configuration respectively. The closure assembly is constructed with a first plate joined to a second plate by at least one hinge. The first plate of the closure assembly may be selectively inserted into the recessed space of the platform when the platform is in the first position. Both plates of the closure assembly may be selectively inserted between the display section and the storage section when the platform is in the second position, whereby the platform and any articles supported thereon are enclosed within the storage section of the housing. A method of operation in which the hinged closure assembly is fully withdrawn form the housing, the platform is moved into the raised position, and a portion of the hinged closure is re-inserted into the housing for storage within the recessed space provided in the platform is also disclosed.