Magnetic Laser Level Mount for Strong, Damage-Free Wall Attachment
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional laser level mounting methods cause damage to walls and provide insufficient support, especially when used on finished surfaces like drywall.
Innovation Solution
A mount system with two magnetically connected members, each with a mounting surface featuring magnets, allowing secure attachment to ferromagnetic surfaces without damaging the wall, and providing enhanced support through multiple magnetic interactions.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Strength
If a fastener (screw) is used to mount the laser level to the wall, then the mounting strength is improved, but the wall surface is damaged
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the mechanical fastening system (screws) with a magnetic field-based mounting system. Magnets embedded in the mounting member provide holding force through magnetic attraction to ferromagnetic surfaces, eliminating the need for penetrating fasteners that damage the wall surface while maintaining secure attachment.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces a magnetic field as an intermediary force between the mounting member and the wall surface. The magnets create a magnetic field that acts as a mediator to transmit holding force without direct mechanical contact that would cause damage, allowing the mounting member to be securely attached while preserving the wall surface.
2Object-affected harmful factors
If adhesive is used to attach the laser level to the wall, then wall surface damage is avoided, but the mounting strength and reliability are reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the chemical bonding system (adhesive) with a magnetic field-based system. The magnetic attraction force provides immediate and reliable mounting strength without the weaknesses of adhesive bonds, such as degradation over time, sensitivity to surface preparation, and difficulty in removal or repositioning.
3Object-affected harmful factors
If magnetic mounting arrangement is used behind drywall, then wall surface damage is avoided, but the connection strength becomes insufficient due to separation by drywall and compound
Solution Approach 1:
The patent transitions from a single-plane magnetic mounting arrangement to a multi-dimensional configuration where the mounting member extends beyond the plane of the drywall surface. This allows the magnets to be positioned in multiple spatial dimensions, creating multiple magnetic connection points that collectively overcome the weakening effect of the drywall and compound separation.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent divides the magnetic mounting system into multiple segments or mounting members, each with its own magnets. This segmentation allows the magnetic force to be distributed across multiple contact points, with each magnet contributing to the overall connection strength, thereby compensating for the distance created by drywall and compound layers.
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 mount system ensures reliable and damage-free attachment of laser levels on walls, enhancing support strength by leveraging multiple magnetic connections, thus preventing wall damage and ensuring stable operation.
Implementation Method 1
a first mounting member having a first mounting surface that defines a first plane and includes at least one first magnet, a second mounting member having a second mounting surface that includes at least one second magnet
Data Source
AI summary
A mount for a measuring device, for example a laser level, includes a first mounting member having a first mounting surface that defines a first plane and includes at least one first magnet, a second mounting member having a second mounting surface that includes at least one second magnet, and a measuring device support configured to support the measuring device. The second mounting member has a first position at which the second mounting member extends on an opposite side of the first plane from the measuring device support and the first and second mounting surfaces are substantially perpendicular to one another.