Luminous Beacon Suction Mount for Non-Magnetic Surfaces
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing luminous beacon assemblies struggle to securely fasten to non-magnetic surfaces without increasing storage space or requiring tools, and they cannot be used on magnetic surfaces.
Innovation Solution
A luminous beacon assembly that includes a suction cup-type fastening system, allowing the beacon to be securely attached to non-magnetic surfaces without the need for tools and enabling reuse on magnetic surfaces by incorporating a magnetizable base.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If suction cup-based solutions are used to fasten the beacon to non-magnetic surfaces, then the beacon can be attached to surfaces without magnetic properties, but the dimensions of the beacon assembly increase substantially
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the magnetic fastening system and suction cup fastening system into a single integrated beacon assembly. The suction cups are integrated into the beacon housing itself rather than being separate perimeter attachments, merging two fastening functions into one unified structure that maintains compact dimensions while providing versatility for both magnetic and non-magnetic surfaces.
Solution Approach 2:
The beacon is designed with dual fastening capabilities - it can attach to magnetic surfaces using the magnetic base and to non-magnetic surfaces using integrated suction cups. This multi-functional design allows the same beacon unit to be universally applied to various vehicle roof types without requiring different models or increasing overall dimensions.
2Adaptability or versatility
If suction cup-based solutions with screwed joints are used, then the beacon can be fastened to non-magnetic surfaces, but tools and screwed joints are required to attach the suction cups to the beacon
Solution Approach 1:
The suction cups are integrated directly into the beacon housing as a unified component rather than being separate parts requiring assembly. This merging eliminates the need for screws, joints, and tools during manufacturing and installation, while still providing secure attachment capability to non-magnetic surfaces.
Solution Approach 2:
The integrated suction cup design allows the beacon to be self-assembled without requiring external tools or complex fastening operations. The suction cups are permanently integrated into the housing structure, enabling the beacon to serve itself during installation by simply being pressed onto the surface to activate the suction mechanism.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Enables secure attachment of luminous beacons to non-magnetic surfaces without increasing the assembly's dimensions or requiring tools, while also allowing for use on magnetic surfaces by incorporating a magnetizable base.
Implementation Method 1
a suction cup-type fastening (20), intended to house the beacon (10)
Implementation Method 2
The base (12) can be magnetised, to make it possible to incorporate in the present beacon assembly a beacon (10) initially configured to be fastened magnetically.
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AI summary
The invention relates to a luminous beacon assembly, comprising a luminous beacon (10), which includes a casing (11) with a top portion (13) and a bottom base (12), and with a bevelled narrowing (17) from the base to the top portion (13); and a suction cup-type fastening (20), intended to house and retain the beacon (10), and comprising a fastening body (21), with a suction cup (22) at its bottom portion, to secure the fastening (20) to a desired surface, the fastening body (21) further comprising a top housing (23) to house and retain the base (12); wherein the housing (23) has a shape that corresponds to the base (12), and the housing (23) includes a bevelled widening (24) corresponding to the narrowing (17) of the base (12); the housing (23) being made of a deformable material, which allows the base (12) of the beacon to be retained through a form closure, forcing insertion of the base (12), of a larger size, through the narrowing (18) defined in the housing.