Inductive Coil Bracket for Cord-Free Electronic Mounting
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing electronic device mounting solutions lack efficient wireless power transfer capabilities, relying on traditional wired connections which can be cumbersome and limit device placement flexibility.
Innovation Solution
The integration of an inductive coil within a bracket structure that supports electronic devices, enabling wireless power transfer through a magnetic field, allowing for semi-permanent attachment and reducing the need for power cords by providing power to devices via a magnetic induction mechanism.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If wired power connections are used to power electronic devices, then reliable power transfer is achieved, but device placement flexibility is limited and the system becomes more complex
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the mechanical wired power connection system with an electromagnetic inductive power transfer system. The bracket incorporates an inductive coil that generates a magnetic field to wirelessly transmit power to electronic devices, eliminating the need for physical power cords and connectors, thereby improving device placement flexibility while maintaining reliable power transfer.
2Ease of operation
If wired power connections are used, then power transfer reliability is maintained, but ease of operation deteriorates due to cumbersome power cords
Solution Approach 1:
The patent substitutes the mechanical power connection system with an electromagnetic induction system. The inductive coil in the bracket generates a magnetic field that wirelessly transfers power to devices, eliminating cumbersome power cords and connectors while ensuring reliable power delivery through electromagnetic coupling.
3Device complexity
If multiple power cords are used to power multiple devices, then sufficient power distribution is achieved, but device complexity and clutter increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges multiple power delivery functions into a single bracket structure. The bracket contains an inductive coil that can simultaneously or separately power multiple electronic devices (such as a computer and monitor) through wireless electromagnetic induction, eliminating the need for multiple separate power cords and reducing clutter while maintaining efficient power distribution.
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
This solution enables flexible placement of electronic devices while eliminating the need for power cords, providing reliable and efficient power distribution to multiple devices, such as computers and monitors, through a magnetic induction mechanism.
Implementation Method 1
an inductive coil is a conductive coil (e.g., coil of metal wire, copper wire, etc.) capable of producing a magnetic field. For instance, when a current (e.g., direct current (DC) or alternating current (AC)) is passed through an inductive coil, the inductive coil may produce a magnetic field around the inductive coil. If a conductor (e.g., wire, another coil, metal, etc.) is disposed in the magnetic field, the magnetic field may induce a current in the conductor.
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AI summary
In some examples, a bracket includes mounting holes disposed in a rectangular pattern. In some examples, the mounting holes permit passage of mounting fasteners to mount an electronic device to the bracket. In some examples, the bracket includes an inductive coil. In some examples, the inductive coil provides a magnetic field to the electronic device.