Device base
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Solution Overview
Problem
Electronic devices, such as audio speakers, experience undesired movement during operation due to vibrations, which can lead to noise and instability when placed on conventional bases.
Innovation Solution
A device base with alignment magnets and orthogonally plungable inserts made of frictive material that automatically aligns and secures the device, minimizing movement by creating a gap that reduces vibration noise and stabilizes the assembly on a surface.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Stability of the object's composition
If a conventional base is used to support the electronic device, then the device can be positioned, but the device experiences undesired movement and vibration noise during operation
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces an intermediary mechanism (the base with alignment magnets and frictive inserts) between the device and the surface. The alignment magnets create magnetic attraction to hold the device, while the frictive inserts provide friction-based stabilization, collectively reducing vibration noise without requiring direct rigid contact
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces traditional mechanical fastening systems (screws, clips, adhesives) with a magnetic field-based alignment system. The alignment magnets generate magnetic forces to position and secure the device, eliminating the need for complex mechanical attachment mechanisms that could transmit vibrations
2Stability of the object's composition
If the device is securely attached to the base to minimize movement, then stability improves, but the complexity of the base structure increases
Solution Approach 1:
The base structure is segmented into distinct functional components: alignment magnets for positioning, frictive inserts for stabilization, and a gap mechanism for vibration isolation. This segmentation allows each component to perform its specific function independently, achieving secure attachment without requiring a monolithic complex structure
Solution Approach 2:
The alignment magnets and frictive inserts work together in a self-service manner to automatically position and secure the device. The magnetic attraction guides the device into alignment, while the frictive inserts engage to provide stabilization, eliminating the need for external adjustment mechanisms or complex assembly procedures
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 effectively reduces noise from vibrations and ensures a stable and secure positioning of electronic devices in various orientations, maintaining alignment and stability even when subjected to operational vibrations.
Implementation Method 1
The alignment magnet may be configured to act on a magnetic portion of the device such that when the upper surface of the base and the magnetic portion of the device are within a range of one another, the device and the base may become automatically aligned
Implementation Method 2
The at least one insert may be of a frictive material. In the second position, the frictive quality of the at least one insert that is in contact with the device may grip the device and minimize movement of the device on the base
Data Source
AI summary
Embodiments for a base and an assembly of a device and the base are provided. The assembly includes a device having at least one device alignment magnet along a surface of the device, and a base having, along an upper surface of the base, at least one base alignment magnet configured to act on the at least one device alignment magnet to align the device on top of the base, and at least one insert orthogonally plungable through the upper surface of the base. In a first position, the insert is below the upper surface of the base. In a second position, the insert protrudes the upper surface of the base and is contact with the device.