Magnetic Expansion Base for Stable Mobile Device Add-Ons
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Solution Overview
Problem
Expansion devices for mobile devices lack a stable and functional means of attachment, leading to impaired use when adding functions to mobile devices.
Innovation Solution
An expansion base with a fixing portion and placement portion that allows detachable assembly of expansion devices, along with a circuit board for power and data connection, and optional heat dissipation and lighting modules to enhance functionality and stability.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If an expansion device is connected to a mobile device through a data cable to add functions, then functional expansion is achieved, but the expansion device cannot be fixed or placed, affecting usability
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the expansion device with a base station that provides both mechanical support and electrical connection. The base station includes a receiving port for the data cable and a magnetic fixing portion that securely holds the expansion device in place, merging the functions of connection and fixation into a single integrated system.
Solution Approach 2:
The base station acts as an intermediary between the mobile device and the expansion device. It provides a stable mounting platform and handles the data cable connection, allowing the expansion device to be securely attached without directly interfering with the mobile device's portability.
2Stability of the object's composition
If a magnetic member is added to fix the expansion device, then stability is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces complex mechanical fastening systems (screws, clips, or multiple alignment features) with a magnetic fixing mechanism. The magnetic member provides secure attachment through magnetic attraction, significantly simplifying the overall structure while maintaining stable fixing of the expansion device.
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 expansion base provides a stable platform for expansion devices, enabling functional expansion of mobile devices while maintaining usability and enhancing user experience through power supply, data transmission, and heat management.
Implementation Method 1
the first magnetic member is arranged at the first fixing portion; and the first magnetic member is configured to magnetically cooperate with a second magnetic member on the at least one expansion device to fix the at least one expansion device to the first fixing portion
Data Source
AI summary
An expansion base includes a first housing, a first circuit board and a first connection interface. The first housing includes a first fixing portion and a placement portion. The first circuit board is arranged inside the first housing. The first connection interface is electrically connected to the first circuit board; and the first connection interface is arranged at the first fixing portion and is configured to be coupled with a second connection interface on the at least one expansion device when the at least one expansion device is assembled on the first fixing portion, so that the expansion base takes power from the at least one expansion device, supplies power to the at least one expansion device, and/or communicates with the at least one expansion device to transmit data.