Magnetic Bottle Attachment for Adjustable Mobile Device Positioning
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Solution Overview
Problem
Users face difficulties in maintaining mobile electronic devices at a specific position during physical activities due to the need to hold training equipment, leading to inconvenience with additional attachments required for device support.
Innovation Solution
A container with a detachable magnetic attraction member and connecting structure that allows for magnetic attachment of electronic devices, featuring a magnetic attraction portion and base portion, and a pivoting mechanism for adjustable positioning, along with optional power storage and electric coils for charging.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If users hold training equipment during physical activities, then they can perform exercises, but they cannot maintain mobile electronic devices at a specific position
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the mobile electronic device holder function with the container (water bottle) by integrating a magnetic attraction member into the container structure. The magnetic member can attract and hold electronic devices directly on the container surface, merging two separate functions (container + device holder) into one integrated unit, thereby improving ease of operation without requiring additional attachments
Solution Approach 2:
The container is designed with multi-functionality by incorporating a magnetic attraction member that can hold various electronic devices (smartphones, tablets, etc.). The connecting structure allows the magnetic member to be positioned at different locations on the container, providing universal applicability for different device sizes and user preferences, thus improving ease of operation while maintaining simple container design
2Ease of operation
If users purchase mobile phone holders with tripods or wall-mounting accessories to fix devices, then devices can be positioned, but users have to carry additional attachments
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the device holder function into the container itself by integrating a magnetic attraction member. The connecting structure enables the magnetic member to be selectively positioned on the container body or lid, eliminating the need for separate tripods or wall-mounting accessories. Users only need the container to achieve device positioning, reducing the quantity of attachments required
Solution Approach 2:
The container serves multiple functions: it stores liquids or food while simultaneously providing a magnetic surface for holding electronic devices. The connecting structure allows the magnetic member to be positioned anywhere on the container, making it universally applicable for different device types and user needs, thereby eliminating the requirement for additional specialized attachments
3Device complexity
If a magnetic attraction member is integrated into the lid, then device attachment is simplified, but the magnetic member cannot be selectively positioned
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the magnetic attraction member from the lid structure, making it a separate component that can be selectively connected. The connecting structure allows the magnetic member to be detached and repositioned at different locations on the container (body or lid), providing both simplicity in integration and flexibility in positioning. This segmentation enables the system to achieve both low device complexity and high adaptability
4Adaptability or versatility
If the magnetic attraction member is independent from the lid, then selective positioning is enabled, but the connection structure becomes more complex
Solution Approach 1:
The magnetic attraction member is segmented as an independent component that can be selectively connected to different parts of the container. The connecting structure uses simple mechanical features (such as clips, snaps, or magnetic attachments) that allow easy attachment and detachment without complex mechanisms. This segmentation provides adaptability for selective positioning while maintaining simplicity in the connection method
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Enables secure, adjustable, and convenient attachment of electronic devices to a container, allowing hands-free use during activities while providing charging capabilities.
Implementation Method 1
The attachment includes a magnetic attraction member and a connecting structure. The magnetic attraction member is independent from the lid and adapted to be magnetically connected to a mobile electronic device.
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AI summary
A container for containing food or liquid is provided. The container includes a body portion, a lid and an attachment. The lid is detachably disposed on the body portion. The attachment includes a magnetic attraction member and a connecting structure. The magnetic attraction member is independent from the lid and adapted to be magnetically connected to a mobile electronic device. The connecting structure is disposed between the magnetic attraction member and the container for selectively fixing the magnetic attraction member at a first position or a second position. At least a portion of the connecting structure is fixed to the container.