Magnetic Vehicle Key Mount for Secure Off-Road Key Retention
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Solution Overview
Problem
Vehicle keys for off-road vehicles are prone to being misplaced, damaged, or lost when not attached to the vehicle, as they can be dragged around and exposed to environmental hazards.
Innovation Solution
A vehicle key mount apparatus with a mounting member and attachment member designed to securely hold variously shaped keys, featuring magnetic materials and textured surfaces for secure attachment to clothing or structures, preventing loss and damage.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If vehicle keys are left unattached when not in use, then they can be easily accessed and used, but they become prone to being misplaced, damaged, or lost
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a key mount as an intermediary device between the key and the user's person or vehicle. The mount features a mounting member with a shape corresponding to the key shape, providing a dedicated attachment point that secures the key while allowing easy attachment and detachment when needed.
Solution Approach 2:
The key mount is divided into distinct functional segments: a body portion for attachment to clothing or surfaces, a mounting member for securing the key, and an attachment member for connecting to the key. This segmentation allows each component to perform its specific function optimally while maintaining overall simplicity.
2Reliability
If vehicle keys are attached to the vehicle or person, then they are protected from loss and damage, but they may be exposed to environmental hazards when dragged around
Solution Approach 1:
The key mount provides protective cushioning for the key by incorporating a mounting member that cradles the key in a corresponding shape. This pre-positioned protection shields the key from direct contact with harmful environmental factors such as moisture, dirt, and physical damage while maintaining secure attachment.
3Reliability
If a dedicated key storage location is provided, then keys are protected from loss and damage, but the device structure becomes more complex
Solution Approach 1:
The key mount is designed as a universal device that can attach to multiple surfaces (clothing, walls, structures) through its attachment member, while the mounting member accommodates various key shapes. This multi-functionality provides comprehensive key protection without requiring complex specialized structures for each attachment scenario.
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 key mount effectively secures vehicle keys, preventing loss and damage by providing a dedicated location for storage when not in use, ensuring they remain attached and protected.
Implementation Method 1
featuring magnetic materials and textured surfaces for secure attachment
Data Source
AI summary
Various techniques are disclosed for a vehicle key mount. An apparatus includes a body that includes a mounting member at a first end of the body and an attachment member at a second end of the body. The mounting member is shaped and sized for securing a vehicle key that has a corresponding shape and size to the mounting member.