Magnetic Protective Module for Data Ports
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing methods for securing data transmission ports on electronic devices, such as filling with glue or adhesive tape, are difficult to remove and do not effectively prevent unauthorized access or dust/dirt intrusion.
Innovation Solution
A protective module with a plugging element and an unlocking element, where the plugging element is made of magnetically attracting materials and can be easily removed using a magnetic attraction mechanism, allowing for secure closure and easy installation/removal of data transmission ports.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If fillers such as hot glue or adhesives such as adhesive tape are used to close data transmission ports, then data security is improved and unauthorized access is prevented, but the difficulty of removing the fillers or adhesives increases significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the mechanical adhesion system (hot glue or adhesive tape) with a magnetic field system. The plugging element contains a magnet that magnetically attracts to a ferromagnetic material in the unlocking element, creating a removable closure mechanism that maintains security while allowing easy removal through magnetic attraction rather than mechanical force.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent changes the physical parameter of the closure mechanism from chemical adhesion (glue/tape) to magnetic attraction. By using a magnet in the plugging element and ferromagnetic material in the unlocking element, the closure can be securely held yet easily removed by applying magnetic force, resolving the contradiction between security and ease of removal.
2Ease of manufacture
If simple fillers or adhesives are used to close data transmission ports, then the closing function is achieved, but the ease of mounting and dismounting deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent substitutes the simple but difficult-to-remove mechanical closure (fillers or adhesives) with a magnetic closure system. The magnet and ferromagnetic material combination provides both simple installation (the plugging element simply needs to be positioned) and easy removal (by bringing the unlocking element close to trigger magnetic attraction).
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
Effectively prevents unauthorized access to data transmission ports by securely closing them and allows for easy installation and removal, while also preventing dust and dirt intrusion when ports are not in use.
Implementation Method 1
The end portion of the plugging element escapes from the data transmission port as a result of magnetic attraction between the end portion of the plugging element and the unlocking element as soon as the unlocking element approaches the plugging element plugged into the data transmission port
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AI summary
A protective module for a data transmission port includes a plugging element and an unlocking element. The plugging element includes an extension portion and an end portion. The extension portion is inserted into the data transmission port. The end portion obstructs an opening of the data transmission port and is made of a first magnetically attracting material. The unlocking element includes an attraction portion adapted to attract the end portion and made of a second magnetically attracting material. The end portion of the plugging element escapes from the data transmission port as a result of magnetic attraction between the end portion of the plugging element and the unlocking element as soon as the unlocking element approaches the plugging element plugged into the data transmission port. Therefore, the protective module prevents external devices from getting connected to the data transmission port and prevents dust intrusion.