Magnetic Phone Case Mount With Alignment and Interlocking Tabs
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing mounting arrangements for handheld electronic devices lack ease and security in mounting, particularly for frequent and varied use scenarios, and do not provide sufficient choices for users.
Innovation Solution
A case for handheld electronic devices featuring an outer shell with an embedded annular ring magnet and an alignment magnet, which provides secure attachment to magnetic surfaces and allows for easy interlocking with interlocking members, along with grip surfaces for additional stability.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If existing mounting arrangements are used, then devices can be mounted on surfaces, but the mounting lacks security and ease of use particularly for frequent and varied scenarios
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces traditional mechanical mounting systems (screws, clips, adhesives) with a magnetic field-based mounting system. The magnet embedded in the case generates a magnetic field that securely attaches the device to magnetic surfaces without mechanical fasteners, enabling both secure mounting and easy attachment/detachment through simple proximity-based interaction.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent utilizes the magnetic field parameter (strength, polarity) to achieve secure mounting. By embedding a magnet with specific magnetic properties in the case, the system creates a controllable magnetic force that provides reliable attachment to magnetic surfaces while allowing easy separation, thus improving both mounting security and ease of operation.
2Reliability
If mounting arrangements are designed for security, then attachment strength increases, but device complexity and number of components increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the mounting function directly into the case structure by embedding a magnet within the case body. This integration eliminates the need for separate mounting mechanisms, brackets, or fasteners, reducing overall device complexity while maintaining secure attachment capability through the unified magnetic mounting system.
Solution Approach 2:
The magnetic mounting system serves multiple functions: it provides secure attachment to magnetic surfaces, enables easy attachment and detachment, and can work with various magnetic mounting surfaces. This multi-functional approach replaces multiple specialized mounting components with a single versatile magnetic system, reducing complexity while improving reliability.
3Adaptability or versatility
If traditional mounting methods are used, then devices can be mounted, but user choice and versatility for different surfaces is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The magnetic mounting system provides universal compatibility with any magnetic surface (metal surfaces, magnetic plates, magnetic mounts), replacing the need for different mounting mechanisms for different surfaces. This single magnetic-based system adapts to various mounting scenarios without increasing complexity, as the magnet inherently works with all magnetic materials.
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 enables secure, easy, and versatile mounting of handheld electronic devices on various surfaces, including magnetic and non-magnetic surfaces, while providing protection and ease of use in active environments.
Implementation Method 1
an annular ring magnet embedded within a rear exterior wall of the one or more shell portions
Implementation Method 2
An alignment magnet spaced from the plurality of magnets. The alignment magnet is configured to align a device in a preferred orientation relative to the case.
Implementation Method 3
The one or more grip surfaces are configured to frictionally engage a structure.
Data Source
AI summary
A case for a handheld electronic device includes one or more shell portions, a plurality of magnets, an opening through a rear exterior wall of the one or more shell portions, and an alignment magnet. The one or more shell portions can be configured to interlock and encase the handheld electronic device. The plurality of magnets can be positioned on or within the rear exterior wall. The opening can comprise a plurality of radial tabs and be configured to interlock with an interlocking device. The alignment magnet can be oriented radially relative to the plurality of magnets.