Magnetic Modular Mounting for Portable Device Support

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing mobile device supports face challenges in facilitating various activities due to their small and sleek form factor, necessitating improved mounting solutions that allow for versatile and modular engagement with multiple devices and locations.

Innovation Solution

A modular mounting system utilizing magnetic interaction between attachment and carrier members, enabling selective engagement of devices with tubular structures and multiple bases, allowing for interchangeable support of devices in different contexts.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Weight of moving object

If mobile devices are made small and sleek for handheld use, then portability is improved, but versatility in performing tasks without holding the device deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvedevice portabilityVSAvoidtask performance flexibility

Core Design Contradiction:

Weight of moving objectVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The support system is divided into separate modular components: a base member that can be positioned anywhere, and carrier members that can be attached to different devices. This segmentation allows the device itself to remain small and portable while the support system provides the versatility needed for different usage scenarios.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The base member and carrier members are designed as universal components that can work together to support multiple types of devices in various orientations and locations. The magnetic attachment mechanism and standardized carrier design enable a single base to support smartphones, tablets, cameras, and other devices, providing multi-functional support that compensates for the device's small form factor.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

2Stability of the object's composition

If a fixed mounting solution is used for mobile devices, then stability is improved, but adaptability to different devices and locations deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvedevice support stabilityVSAvoiddevice and location flexibility

Core Design Contradiction:

Stability of the object's compositionVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The mounting system transitions from fixed to dynamic through magnetic attachment mechanisms that allow carrier members to be easily attached and detached from devices, and the base member to be repositioned to different locations. This dynamic capability maintains stability during use while enabling adaptability across different devices and positions.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

Traditional mechanical fastening systems (screws, clips, adhesives) are replaced with magnetic attachment mechanisms. This substitution maintains secure, stable support while dramatically improving ease of attachment and reconfiguration, allowing the same base to stably support multiple different devices without requiring device-specific mounting solutions.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

3Adaptability or versatility

If a modular mounting system with magnetic interaction is used, then adaptability to different devices and locations is improved, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvedevice and location flexibilityVSAvoidmounting system complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The system merges multiple functions into unified components: the base member integrates positioning and support functions, while carrier members combine device attachment, orientation control, and magnetic coupling. This merging reduces the number of separate components needed compared to alternative modular systems, simplifying the overall complexity while maintaining adaptability.

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

Enables flexible and versatile support of multiple devices, facilitating their use in various tasks and locations, enhancing usability and convenience.

Implementation Method 1

magnetic interaction between respective ones of the magnetic portion of the attachment member and the magnetic interconnect portion of the carrier member is operable to selectively establish the supportive contact between the attachment member and the magnetic interconnect portion

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectMagnetic interaction: Magnetism

Data Source

PatentUS20250240045A1Apparatus and method for supporting an article

Publication Date: 2025.07.24 KUSTOM CYCLES INC D B A KLOCK WERKS

AI summary

Modular mounting systems for supportably engagement of one or more devices. The systems may include corresponding attachment members and carrier members for selective supportive engagement of one or more devices relative to a base. The attachment members and carrier members may be magnetically engageable. Various form factors for devices, base members, carrier members, attachment members, and other portions of the system are described.