Magnetic Locking Stand Assembly for Secure Quick Release

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional camera stands are either unstable and prone to theft due to weak magnetic forces or difficult to disassemble when secured with screws and nuts.

Innovation Solution

A stand design featuring a first connecting component with a chamber and fixing elements that secure with a second connecting component's insertion portion, utilizing a combination of compressive and magnetic forces for locking and easy disassembly with a second magnet.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If magnetic force is used to connect components, then ease of assembly and disassembly is improved, but stability and anti-theft capability deteriorate

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveease of assembly and disassemblyVSAvoidstability and anti-theft capability

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The connection system is divided into multiple fixing elements (first, second, and third fixing elements) that work together. The first and second fixing elements provide strong mechanical locking for stability, while the third fixing element enables easy release through magnetic interaction, resolving the contradiction between stability and ease of disassembly.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

Different regions of the connection interface have different properties: the first and second fixing elements are designed for strong mechanical engagement (spheres in grooves) to provide stability, while the third fixing element uses magnetic attraction for easy release. This local differentiation allows simultaneous achievement of stability and ease of operation.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #3Local quality

2Reliability

If screw and nut or adhesive are used to fix components, then stability and anti-theft capability are improved, but ease of disassembly deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvestability and anti-theft capabilityVSAvoidease of disassembly

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The traditional mechanical fastening systems (screws, nuts, adhesives) are replaced with a magnetic field-based release mechanism. The third fixing element uses magnetic attraction that can be easily overcome by an external magnet, allowing tool-free disassembly while maintaining strong mechanical locking through the first and second fixing elements during normal use.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

3Ease of operation

If weak magnetic force is used, then ease of assembly is improved, but stability and anti-theft capability deteriorate

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveease of assemblyVSAvoidstability and anti-theft capability

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

Multiple fixing mechanisms are merged into a single connection system: the first and second fixing elements provide strong mechanical locking for stability, while the third fixing element provides magnetic attraction for easy assembly and release. The combined system achieves both strong holding force and ease of operation.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

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 stand provides stability and anti-theft features while allowing easy assembly and disassembly, balancing security and convenience.

Implementation Method 1

The at least one fixing element may be made of a magnetic material. The stand may further include a first magnet placed in the second connecting component. The first magnet may be configured to cause the at least one fixing element to be secured between an inner wall of the chamber and the insertion portion.

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectMagnetic force: Magnetism

Implementation Method 2

The stand may further include an elastic component placed in the chamber. The elastic component may be configured to cause the at least one fixing element to be secure between the inner wall of the chamber and the insertion portion.

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectElastic force: Elasticity

Implementation Method 3

A second magnet may be placed on a side of the first connecting component. The second magnet may be configured to attract the at least one fixing element in a direction away from the second connecting component. The second magnet may be further configured to cause the at least one fixing element to be displaced from the first location such that the at least one fixing element is no longer secured between the inner wall of the chamber and the insertion portion.

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectMagnetic force: Magnetism

Data Source

PatentUS11561459B2Stand and use thereof

Publication Date: 2023.01.24 ZHEJIANG DAHUA TECH CO LTD

AI summary

A stand (100) is disclosed. The stand (100) may include a first connecting component and a second connecting component. The first connecting component may include at least one fixing element and a chamber. The chamber may have an opening. The second connecting component may include an insertion portion including at least one fixing element and a chamber. The chamber may have an opening. When the insertion portion of the second connecting component is inserted, along an axis in an insertion direction, into the chamber through the opening, the fixing element in the first connecting component may work in pairs with the insertion portion to cause the first connecting component to be connected with the second connecting component.