Magnetic Mount Socket Layout for Charging-Compatible Device Holding
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing mobile device mounts lack versatility and compatibility with various devices, particularly those without built-in magnetic attachment features, and often interfere with inductive charging.
Innovation Solution
A magnetic mount system comprising a socket with a magnetic array and a stand with a ball portion, utilizing magnetic and frictional interactions to securely hold devices in desired positions, compatible with devices lacking internal magnets, and allowing for inductive charging.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a magnetic mount system is designed to be universally compatible with various devices, then adaptability is improved, but device complexity increases due to multiple magnetic configurations
Solution Approach 1:
The magnetic mount system is designed with a universal magnetic array that can attach to multiple device types through different mechanisms: direct magnetic attraction to devices with built-in magnets, attachment to magnetizable rings for devices without magnets, and compatibility with various mounting positions. This single design serves multiple functions across different device categories.
Solution Approach 2:
A magnetizable ring is introduced as an intermediary component that bridges the gap between the magnetic mount and devices lacking internal magnetic elements. The ring can be attached to the device surface and provides a magnetic interface, enabling universal compatibility without requiring complex integrated magnetic systems in each device.
2Force
If a strong magnetic array is used to securely hold devices, then holding force is improved, but interference with inductive charging occurs
Solution Approach 1:
The magnetic array is designed with spatially varying magnetic field characteristics, concentrating magnetic force in specific regions while leaving other areas with minimal magnetic interference. This allows strong device attachment in mounting regions while preserving inductive charging functionality in charging regions.
Solution Approach 2:
The magnetic mounting system is divided into separate functional zones: a magnetic array region for device attachment and a charging region that remains magnetically neutral. This segmentation allows each function to operate independently without interference between magnetic holding and inductive charging operations.
3Strength
If a socket magnet is placed in the center of the socket for optimal ball portion attachment, then connection strength is improved, but the magnetic array cannot be effectively positioned
Solution Approach 1:
The magnetic mounting system transitions from a two-dimensional planar arrangement to a three-dimensional configuration by placing the socket magnet within a recessed cavity. This vertical dimensionality allows the magnetic array to be positioned in the lateral plane without spatial conflict, enabling both strong central attachment and effective peripheral magnetic array positioning.
Solution Approach 2:
The socket magnet is nested within a recessed cavity in the socket structure, with the magnetic array positioned in the annular region surrounding the cavity. This nested arrangement allows both magnetic components to coexist in close proximity without interference, maximizing both connection strength and array effectiveness.
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
Provides secure, versatile mounting options for diverse devices while maintaining compatibility with inductive charging capabilities.
Implementation Method 1
the magnetic array having magnetism to hold an electronic device to the socket
Implementation Method 2
The magnetic attraction between ball portion and the socket magnet hold the stand and the socket together in a position on the ball portion selected by a user
Implementation Method 3
a piece of high friction material located in the center of the socket magnet
Data Source
AI summary
A system for mounting an electronic device includes a socket and a stand, the stand having a ball portion. The socket and the ball portion include first magnetic material to hold the socket and the ball portion together in a position selected by a user, the socket further including a magnetic array, the magnetic array having magnetism to hold an electronic device to the socket. In one alternative, the first magnetic material is separate from the magnetic array.