Magnetic Connector for Automatic Device Alignment
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional connecting mechanisms for electronic devices are inconvenient for users to interact with when connecting to other electronic devices or input/output devices, as they often require manual insertion and alignment of connectors.
Innovation Solution
A magnetic interaction-based connecting mechanism is employed, featuring a first connector with a magnet on the electronic device and a second connector with a metal element on the input device, allowing for automatic attraction and secure connection without manual effort.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If manual insertion and alignment of connectors is used, then connection stability is achieved, but user convenience deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the manual mechanical insertion and alignment system with a magnetic field-based automatic alignment system. Magnets embedded in the connector components generate magnetic forces that automatically guide and align the connectors during approach, eliminating the need for manual alignment operations while maintaining connection stability.
Solution Approach 2:
The connector system performs self-alignment through magnetic interaction between the approaching devices. The magnetic fields automatically guide the connectors into proper alignment without requiring user intervention, making the system self-servicing during the connection process.
2Ease of operation
If magnetic interaction is used for automatic connection, then ease of operation is improved, but connection reliability may worsen
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple connector components (magnetic alignment elements, electrical contact elements, and mechanical locking elements) into an integrated connector assembly. This merging ensures that magnetic attraction, electrical contact, and mechanical securing work together simultaneously, maintaining connection reliability while enabling automatic operation.
Solution Approach 2:
The magnetic alignment elements perform preliminary alignment action before the actual electrical connection is made. The magnetic forces guide the connectors into proper positioning and preliminary contact, ensuring that the subsequent electrical connection and data transmission occur with correct alignment, thereby maintaining connection reliability.
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
Facilitates easy and secure electrical connection between electronic devices and input/output devices, enhancing user convenience by enabling automatic alignment and attachment through magnetic attraction.
Implementation Method 1
The connectors are connected via a magnetic interaction. When the electronic device approaches the input device, the electronic device is fixed on the input device by the magnetic interaction.
Data Source
AI summary
An electronic device includes a body, an input device and a connecting mechanism. The connecting mechanism includes a first connector and a second connector installed on the body and the input device, respectively. The connectors are connected via a magnetic interaction. When the electronic device approaches the input device, the electronic device is fixed on the input device by the magnetic interaction.