Kohl’s has been granted a patent for a device designed to remove security tags from articles. The device features a housing with an opening, a magnet to retain the tag body, a pin retractor to separate the retainer pin, and a movable release frame to facilitate tag removal. GlobalData’s report on Kohl’s gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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Security tag removal device and method
The patent US11984003B2 describes a device and system designed for the efficient removal of security tags from articles. The device features a housing with an opening to accommodate both the security tag and part of the article. Central to its operation is a magnet that retains the tag body while simultaneously releasing the retainer pin when the tag is inserted into the opening. A pin retractor, positioned opposite the magnet, captures the retainer pin and separates it from the tag body. Additionally, a release frame is included, which can move between two positions: one that retains the tag body with the magnet and another that releases it by moving the tag body away from the magnet.
The system further incorporates various components to enhance its functionality, including sensors to detect the presence of the article, a frame actuator for moving the release frame, and a retractor actuator for the pin retractor. The pin retractor may consist of multiple retractor rods equipped with magnets, and the design allows for the collection of tag remnants in a designated bin. The method outlined in the patent details the steps for removing the security tag, including sensing the article's presence, releasing the retainer pin, and moving the release frame to facilitate the tag's removal. Overall, the invention aims to streamline the process of security tag removal while ensuring the integrity of the article remains intact.
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