Magnetic Bracket Positioning for Adaptive Vertical Device Mounting

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional methods for determining a device's position in space lack accuracy and fail to adapt its operation mode based on the environment, making it difficult to control electronic devices effectively.

Innovation Solution

A bracket system with magnetic coupling and a processor-equipped electronic device that interacts with a passive identification system to change the device's operation mode and settings based on environmental identification signals.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Measurement precision

If conventional methods are used to determine device position, then the device can be positioned on a vertical surface, but the positioning accuracy is low and the device cannot adapt its operation mode to the environment

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvepositioning accuracyVSAvoidenvironmental adaptation capability
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The patent introduces a bracket as an intermediary component between the vertical surface and the electronic device. The bracket includes a passive identification means that enables the device to accurately determine its position and adapt its operation mode to the environment. This intermediary component resolves the contradiction by providing both precise positioning information and environmental context without requiring complex integrated systems in the device itself.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent replaces conventional mechanical positioning methods with a magnetic coupling system. The bracket uses magnetic elements to securely hold the device on vertical surfaces while enabling easy attachment and detachment. This substitution improves positioning accuracy and enables environmental adaptation through the passive identification means, eliminating the need for complex mechanical positioning mechanisms.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

2Reliability

If the device is securely mounted on the bracket, then stable operation is achieved, but quick disconnection and mode changing becomes difficult

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedevice mounting stabilityVSAvoidquick disconnection capability
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The patent employs a magnetic coupling system that provides dynamic mounting characteristics. The magnetic force maintains secure attachment during normal operation but allows for easy detachment when needed. This dynamic system resolves the contradiction by providing both stable mounting and quick disconnection capabilities through the same mechanism, eliminating the need for separate locking and release systems.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

3Strength

If the bracket includes magnetic coupling elements, then secure attachment to vertical surfaces is achieved, but the device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveattachment strengthVSAvoidbracket structure complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
StrengthVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent designs the bracket with multi-functionality to reduce overall system complexity. The passive identification means serves multiple purposes: it provides positioning information, enables environmental adaptation, and works with the magnetic coupling system for secure attachment. By combining multiple functions in a single component, the patent reduces the need for separate systems while maintaining strong attachment capabilities.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

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 bracket system enables quick and secure disconnection of electronic devices on vertical surfaces, allowing for precise positioning and quick changes in operation mode and settings based on environmental changes.

Implementation Method 1

the ledge comprises at least one ferromagnetic or magnetic element, and the recess holds a corresponding opposite magnetic or ferromagnetic element, so that said opposite element contacts the corresponding ferromagnetic or magnetic element of the bracket to create a magnetic coupling when the ledge is placed into the recess

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectMagnetic coupling: Magnetism

Data Source

PatentUS20260093217A1Method for control of an electronic device placed on a vertical surface
Publication Date: 2026.04.02 SMARTPOINT LLC
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AI summary

The proposed invention relates to the field of computer engineering and can be used to control electronic devices. The technical result achieved by implementing the claimed invention, in addition to the invention realizing its purpose, is the elimination of the disadvantages of analogues and thus ensuring the rapid disconnection of the bracket and the device placed on it, while ensuring the usual reliability of placing the device on a vertical surface. Another technical result achieved by implementing the claimed invention, in addition to the invention realizing its purpose, is also ensuring precise positioning of the device in space and ensuring a rapid change of its operating mode and/or settings.