Cable Magnetic Mounting Assembly with Nested Friction Retention
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current cables lack a compact, durable, and cost-effective magnetic mounting assembly that allows for secure attachment to various surfaces.
Innovation Solution
A cable design incorporating a base assembly, internal support, magnet, and friction member, where the internal support with a magnet is housed within the base assembly and covered by a friction member, enabling secure attachment to any magnetically attractive surface.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a magnetic mounting assembly is added to a cable, then the cable can be securely attached to magnetically attractive surfaces, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The magnetic mounting assembly is nested within the cable structure. The base assembly contains an internal support that houses the magnet, which is further contained within a cover assembly. This nested arrangement integrates multiple functional components (base assembly, internal support, magnet, cover assembly) into a compact unit that attaches to the cable, providing secure magnetic attachment without requiring a separate mounting device.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent combines the magnetic mounting function with the cable structure by integrating the base assembly, internal support, magnet, and cover assembly into a unified mounting system. The friction member is integrated between the internal support and cover assembly to provide additional securing mechanism, merging magnetic attraction with friction-based mechanical retention in a single composite structure.
2Ease of operation
If a compact magnetic mounting assembly is designed, then the cable remains maneuverable and easy to use, but the manufacturing precision requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting assembly is divided into distinct segments: base assembly, internal support, magnet, friction member, and cover assembly. Each component is manufactured separately with standardized features (such as the channel dimensions, slot positions, and protrusion geometries) that enable precise alignment during assembly. The segmented design allows for modular manufacturing and quality control while maintaining overall compactness.
Solution Approach 2:
Specific regions of the components are designed with enhanced precision features where needed. For example, the channel in the base assembly and internal support are precisely dimensioned to align and form the elongated cavity. The slots and protrusions are designed with tight tolerances in their local geometry to ensure proper engagement, while other regions of the components can be manufactured with standard tolerances.
3Reliability
If multiple components are integrated into the magnetic mounting assembly, then the attachment reliability improves, but the manufacturing cost increases
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting assembly components are designed to perform multiple functions. The base assembly provides structural support and houses the magnetic and friction mechanisms. The internal support not only supports the magnet but also forms part of the elongated cavity and provides alignment features through its slots and protrusions. The cover assembly protects the internal components while also providing the mounting surface for attachment to surfaces. This multi-functionality reduces the need for additional separate components.
Solution Approach 2:
The friction member is designed to be self-adjusting within the assembly. As the cover assembly is attached to the base assembly, the friction member automatically positions itself between the internal support and cover assembly, providing friction-based retention without requiring additional fasteners or adjustment mechanisms. The elastic properties of the friction member allow it to self-regulate the retention force.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The solution provides a compact, durable, and cost-effective magnetic mounting system that securely attaches cables to surfaces, ensuring stability and ease of use while maintaining manufacturing efficiency.
Implementation Method 1
The magnet is positioned onto the magnet base... The concave face mounts onto any surface attracted to the magnet
Implementation Method 2
The friction member is mounted internally within the cover assembly... The friction member comprises a ring base with elongated protrusions
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AI summary
A cable with magnetic mounting assembly has a base assembly, an internal support, a magnet, a friction member, and a cover assembly. The base assembly has an external base face, an exterior lateral face and an internal base face. The exterior lateral face has a base edge, lateral hollow protrusions, and internal lateral protrusions. The internal base face has internal walls and a base channel between them. The internal support has an internal face, a sidewall, and a magnet base. The internal face has slots, and a support channel between them. The friction member has a ring base with elongated protrusions. The cover assembly has a cover edge, a cover lateral wall and a concave face. The base assembly and the cover assembly house the internal support, the magnet, and the friction member. The concave face mounts onto any surface attracted to the magnet.