Magnetic Mount Assembly With Keyed Recesses for Blind Alignment
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing mount assemblies require careful visual checks and alignment to fasten parts together, which can be cumbersome and inefficient.
Innovation Solution
A mount assembly with spherical protrusions and non-identical recesses, combined with a magnetic fastener, allows for precise alignment and secure attachment through differential mechanical resistances and magnetic attraction.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If traditional alignment methods are used, then visual checks are required for accurate alignment, but the process becomes cumbersome and inefficient
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces visual alignment methods with a magnetic field-based alignment system. Magnets embedded in the mounting plate create magnetic field lines that visually guide the positioning of the display module, eliminating the need for manual visual checks and complex alignment procedures while maintaining high positioning precision.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces magnetic field lines as an intermediary between the mounting plate and display module. These field lines serve as both a visual guide for alignment and a mechanical force for secure attachment, bridging the gap between positioning accuracy and operational simplicity.
2Strength
If secure attachment is achieved through mechanical means, then strong bonding is obtained, but demating becomes difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The patent uses magnetic attraction as a dynamic attachment mechanism that can be easily activated and deactivated. The magnetic force provides strong holding strength during operation but can be easily overcome by applying gentle pulling force or tapping, allowing for simple demating and repositioning without permanent damage.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent changes the attachment parameter from permanent mechanical bonding to reversible magnetic attraction. This allows the attachment strength to be dynamically adjusted - strong enough to hold the display module securely during use, but easily reversible when demating is required for repair or repositioning.
3Manufacturing precision
If precise alignment is required, then visual checks and careful positioning are needed, but this reduces productivity
Solution Approach 1:
The patent enables self-alignment through the magnetic field lines that automatically guide the display module into the correct position on the mounting plate. The operator simply needs to bring the components close together, and the magnetic attraction automatically achieves precise alignment, eliminating time-consuming manual positioning while maintaining high manufacturing precision.
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
Facilitates easy and secure mating and demating of parts with tactile guidance, reducing the need for visual alignment and enhancing convenience.
Implementation Method 1
a magnetic fastener distributed between the first part and the second part and biased to hold the second part at the first part
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AI summary
There is disclosed a mount assembly comprising: a first part; a second part for mating with the first part; a magnetic fastener distributed between the first part and the second part and biased to hold the second part at the first part; the second part comprising at least two spherical protrusions, the first part comprising at least two recesses configured to receive the spherical protrusions, the two recesses being non-identical.