Docking Station Hook and Magnetic Fixation for Device Stability
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current docking stations for portable electronic devices often restrict flexibility and cause swinging during operation, limiting user comfort and convenience due to their design and installation restrictions.
Innovation Solution
A docking station with a supporting structure, hooks, and magnetic elements that securely fix the device by allowing it to inlay via slots, providing a simplified external design and flexible installation options, including adjustable viewing angles through pivoting components.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Stability of the object's composition
If a supporting wall is disposed at the joining point to prevent swinging, then the stability of the portable electronic device is improved, but the flexibility of the exterior design and installation direction is restricted
Solution Approach 1:
The patent removes the supporting wall from the docking station and relocates it to the portable electronic device itself. This extraction allows the docking station to have a simplified exterior design without structural restrictions, while the supporting wall on the device provides the necessary stability during operation.
Solution Approach 2:
The supporting wall is positioned specifically at the joining point on the portable electronic device where it interfaces with the docking station. This localized placement provides stability exactly where needed to prevent swinging, while leaving the rest of the docking station design flexible and adaptable.
2Reliability
If a hooking structure with multiple hooks is used to secure the device, then the reliability of connection is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the traditional mechanical hooking structure with a magnetic attraction system. The magnetic element provides reliable connection force to secure the portable electronic device to the docking station without requiring complex mechanical hooks, latches, or multiple connecting points.
Solution Approach 2:
The connection mechanism transitions from mechanical interlocking (hooks) to magnetic field interaction. By changing the physical parameter from mechanical force to magnetic attraction, the system achieves reliable connection with simpler structure and easier operation.
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 ensures a firm and stable installation of portable electronic devices, preventing swinging and enhancing user comfort by allowing flexible operation and adjustable viewing angles, while maintaining a simplified appearance and reduced manufacturing costs.
Implementation Method 1
The magnetic element is disposed on the body and located in the shell. The hook is adapted to inlay in the slot, the first magnetic element is adapted to attract the portable electronic device, such that the portable electronic device is fixed on the supporting structure.
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AI summary
A docking station for installing a portable electronic device is provided. The portable electronic device includes a display surface and at least one slot located at one side of the display surface. The docking station includes a supporting structure, at least one hook, and at least one first magnetic element. The supporting structure includes a body and a shell. The shell covers the body. The hook is disposed on the body and extrudes out of the supporting surface of the shell. The first magnetic element is disposed on the body and located in the shell. The hook is adapted to inlay in the slot and the first magnetic element is adapted to attract the portable electronic device, such that the portable electronic device is fixed on the supporting structure.