Hinged Magnetic Mounting Apparatus for Curved Surfaces
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional magnetic mounting systems fail to securely attach devices to curved surfaces like water towers and buildings due to lack of adaptability and consistency in contact, especially with temperature fluctuations, leading to reduced longevity and stability.
Innovation Solution
A hinged magnetic mounting apparatus with flange portions and multiple hinged plates that can pivot to conform to curved surfaces, ensuring consistent magnetic contact and reduced shearing forces through the use of hinges and magnets, allowing for adjustable angles and secure attachment to metallic structures.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If conventional magnetic mounting systems are used on curved surfaces, then the mounting process is simple, but the contact consistency and stability are poor
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting apparatus is divided into multiple hinged plates that can independently adjust to conform to curved surfaces. Each plate segment can pivot relative to others, allowing the overall structure to adapt to surface irregularities while maintaining magnetic contact consistency across all segments.
Solution Approach 2:
The hinged connection mechanism enables dynamic adjustment of the mounting apparatus. The hinges allow plates to rotate and adapt their angles based on the curvature of the mounted surface, providing continuous contact and stable magnetic attachment even on irregular surfaces like water towers and buildings.
2Adaptability or versatility
If rigid magnetic mounting plates are used, then the structure is simple, but the adaptability to curved surfaces is poor
Solution Approach 1:
The hinged connection enables dynamic adaptation of the mounting plates to various surface curvatures. Each hinge allows rotational movement, permitting the plates to adjust their orientation and angle to match the contours of curved surfaces such as water towers and building facades.
Solution Approach 2:
The hinged mechanism allows the mounting apparatus to conform to curved and spherical surfaces. By enabling angular adjustment through hinges, the flat mounting plates can be positioned at various angles to follow the curvature of cylindrical or spherical structures.
3Ease of operation
If fixed-angle magnetic mounts are used, then manufacturing is simple, but the adjustability for different angles is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting system is segmented into multiple plates connected by hinges, allowing independent angular adjustment of each plate. This segmentation enables flexible angle configuration to match various mounting orientations on curved surfaces while using standard hinge components for manufacturing.
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 stable and long-lasting attachment of devices to irregular surfaces by maintaining consistent magnetic contact and reducing shearing forces, enhancing the longevity of the mounting system.
Implementation Method 1
a base plate coupled to a magnet and including a first hinge along a first edge and a second hinge along a second edge
Data Source
AI summary
In some embodiments, a magnetic mounting assembly can include a flange portion. The flange portion may include a base plate coupled to a magnet and including a first hinge along a first edge and a second hinge along a second edge. The flange portion may also include a sidewall extending from the base plate and including a hinge along a distal end of the sidewall. Further, the flange portion may include a mounting plate including a hinge configured to mate with the hinge of the sidewall to provide a mounting surface configured to pivot about the hinge.