Magnetic Ball Swivel Stand for Easy Display Docking and Tilt
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing stands for electronic displays are cumbersome and require complex procedures for attaching and detaching devices, while also offering limited positioning capabilities.
Innovation Solution
A stand and docking system featuring a base assembly with a non-magnetic bearing cup and an attractor bowl, combined with a docking assembly that includes a cup interface, securing magnet, and device interface adapter, allowing for easy attachment and detachment and full motion positionability in pitch, roll, and yaw.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If prior art stands use mechanical fastening systems, then attachment is secure, but attachment and detachment procedures become complicated and time-consuming
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces traditional mechanical fastening systems (screws, clips, latches) with a magnetic attachment system. The base assembly contains magnets that magnetically attract and hold the electronic device, enabling secure attachment without complicated mechanical procedures. Detachment is achieved simply by overcoming the magnetic force, making the entire process quick and effortless while maintaining reliable holding strength.
2Stability of the object's composition
If prior art stands use fixed positioning structures, then structural stability is maintained, but positioning flexibility and viewing angle adjustment are limited
Solution Approach 1:
The patent incorporates a dynamic positioning mechanism that allows the upper portion of the stand to rotate and tilt relative to the base. This includes rotation about a vertical axis and tilting about a horizontal axis, enabling the device to be positioned at multiple angles and orientations. The magnetic attachment system maintains structural stability during these movements while allowing full range of motion for optimal viewing positions.
3Ease of operation
If prior art stands use simple attachment mechanisms, then ease of operation is improved, but attachment security and device holding strength are insufficient
Solution Approach 1:
The patent utilizes magnetic field strength as the key parameter to achieve both easy operation and secure attachment. By carefully selecting magnet materials and configurations, the system provides strong holding force to securely attach devices of various weights, while simultaneously allowing easy detachment when magnetic force is overcome. The magnetic field parameters are optimized to balance holding strength with ease of operation.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Enables easy and secure attachment/detachment of electronic devices and provides extensive positioning flexibility, allowing the display to be shifted in a range of +/â50 degrees of pitch, +/â25 degrees of roll, and 360 degrees of yaw relative to the base assembly.
Implementation Method 1
the securing magnet magnetically attracting the attractor bowl to retain the cup interface in engagement with the bearing cup
Implementation Method 2
at least one device interface magnet adapted to attract the electronic display device to hold the electronic display device in engagement with the device interface adaptor
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AI summary
Provided is a stand and docking system, wherein a portable electronic device is easily attached and detached from the stand and the display of the portable electronic device is positionable over a wide range of travel in pitch, roll, and yaw. A stand for an electronic display device includes a base assembly having a non-magnetic bearing cup defining an upwardly facing rounded recess presenting a smooth upwardly facing surface and an opposing lower surface, and an attractor bowl made from ferrous material disposed proximate the lower surface, and a docking assembly having a cup interface presenting a smooth rounded outer surface portion conformingly shaped to the recess of the bearing cup, a securing magnet, and a device interface adapter adapted to receive the electronic display device.