Magnetic Container Attachment for Stable Hands-Free Phone Positioning
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Solution Overview
Problem
Users face difficulties in maintaining mobile electronic devices at a specific position during activities like exercising, as they need to hold training equipment or use additional attachments, which is inconvenient.
Innovation Solution
A container with a magnetic attraction member and connecting structure that magnetically attaches to mobile electronic devices, allowing them to be securely positioned on the container while allowing for adjustable placement and potential power storage through integrated electric coils.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If users hold training equipment during exercise, then training can be performed, but mobile electronic devices cannot be maintained at a specific position
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces mechanical holding methods with magnetic attraction. The magnetic attraction member generates magnetic force to hold the mobile electronic device at a specific position on the container, eliminating the need for mechanical clamps, tripods, or wall-mounting accessories. This allows hands-free operation while maintaining device positioning stability through magnetic force.
Solution Approach 2:
The container is enhanced with multi-functionality by integrating a magnetic attraction member that can hold mobile electronic devices. The container now serves both its original purpose (holding food or liquid) and a new function (supporting electronic devices during exercise), eliminating the need for separate device-holding accessories.
2Reliability
If additional attachments are used to fix mobile devices, then device positioning is achieved, but convenience is reduced due to carrying extra items
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the device-fixing function into the container itself by integrating a magnetic attraction member. Instead of using separate attachments like tripods or wall-mounting accessories, the container now has built-in magnetic capability to fix mobile electronic devices, reducing the number of attachments needed and improving convenience.
3Adaptability or versatility
If magnetic attraction member is integrated into the lid, then device holding capability is provided, but the lid and magnetic member become dependent components
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the magnetic attraction member as an independent component that can be selectively attached to the container or lid. The connecting structure allows the magnetic attraction member to be fixed at different positions (first position on the lid, second position on the container body), providing adaptability while maintaining component independence and flexibility.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Enables secure, hands-free operation of mobile devices during activities by magnetically attaching them to the container, providing flexibility in positioning and the option for power supply through integrated batteries and electric coils.
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.