Heavy Duty Magnet Mount With Foldable Leg Support
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing electronic device mounts, particularly those using magnets and cradles, fail to securely hold larger and heavier devices during vehicle movements or on uneven terrain, and expose a ferromagnetic plate, which is aesthetically undesirable.
Innovation Solution
A mount design featuring a ferromagnetic element integrated within the electronic device, a magnetic base with a foldable and extendible leg system, and a magnet covered by a magnet cover, allowing for adjustable support and hidden ferromagnetic components.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Device complexity
If a magnet and ferromagnetic plate alone are used, then the mount structure is simple, but the clamping ability is insufficient to maintain electronic devices during vehicle movements or on rough terrain
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple mounting mechanisms into a single integrated system. The magnetic mounting mechanism (magnet 112 and ferromagnetic plate 502) is merged with a mechanical leg support system (legs 104 with extension assembly 114), creating a hybrid mounting solution that provides both simple magnetic attachment and robust mechanical support for heavy devices during vehicle movements.
2Ease of operation
If a ferromagnetic plate is placed on the exterior of the device, then magnetic mounting is achieved, but the exposed ferromagnetic plate is aesthetically undesirable and distracting to users
Solution Approach 1:
The ferromagnetic plate 502 is nested inside the electronic device or its case rather than being exposed on the exterior. The plate can be positioned in a recessed area or behind other components, allowing the magnetic mounting function to remain effective while the aesthetic appearance of the device exterior is preserved without visible ferromagnetic elements.
3Weight of moving object
If the electronic device size and weight increase, then device functionality improves, but cradle style mounts lose sufficient clamping ability to maintain the device
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges magnetic attraction forces with mechanical leg support to create a hybrid mounting system capable of securing heavier electronic devices. The magnetic component provides initial attachment and positioning, while the extendible legs 104 with extension assembly 114 provide additional mechanical support and clamping force for devices that exceed the capacity of magnetic mounts alone.
Solution Approach 2:
The leg support system incorporates dynamic adjustability through the extension assembly 114, which allows the legs to be extended or repositioned based on the size and weight of the electronic device being mounted. This dynamic adjustment capability enables the mount to adapt to various device weights and maintain sufficient clamping ability regardless of device size.
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 secure retention of electronic devices on various surfaces, including vehicles, while keeping the ferromagnetic elements concealed, effectively addressing the issues of stability and aesthetics.
Implementation Method 1
the magnetic field of the magnet attracts the ferromagnetic plate and the device attached to the ferromagnetic plate is held to the magnet
Data Source
AI summary
A mount for an electronic device includes a ferromagnetic element securable to the electronic device, and a mount body including a face plate and at least one leg, the magnet secured in the face plate, and the at least one leg movable from a stored position to a support position. The stored position is flush with the face plate, and the support position is normal to the face plate. The magnet and ferromagnetic element combine with the leg in it support position to allow reliable mounting of heavy and/or oversized electronic devices.