Apple filed a patent with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office called the "Product Display System" to protect stolen mechanical systems for iPhones, iPads and Apple Watch.
Now the major Apple Stores try to remove the safety rope tied to the product for aesthetic reasons, but these easy to contact, and high-priced products have become the target of criminals, and in recent years have suffered a large number of smashing and robbery incidents. While Apple's exhibits automatically go into lost mode after they are stolen and the device can't be used, the document suggests that preventing theft and robbery is still an area of research the company is currently doing.
In order to maintain security, Apple developed exhibits to prevent theft and robbery patents. The patent documents mention that the Apple Store tables all have a "retainer body" and a "display lever" and a "holder holder" to secure the device. Products such as the iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch have retractable "fixing cables" that connect to the stand for product charging and allow customers to pick up the device for the experience. A magnet placed on top of the Display Stick ensures that the device is retracted to its intended position. The aim is to stop theft by making it harder for thieves to disassemble or cut them short.
This patent is not technically difficult, and its practicality is very high. At present, some of them have been used by Apple's authorized dealers, and the following figure is an example of some authorized dealers in the United States that have been applied.