Magnetic Mount for Electronic Device with Automatic Connector Mating
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing surface mounting systems face challenges with crooked installations and lack of automatic electrical connector coupling, making adjustments and repairs time-consuming and inconvenient.
Innovation Solution
A magnetic mounting system with a rotatable mount and automatic electrical connector mating, using a base with a magnetically attractable surface and banana plug/jack connectors for secure and easy alignment and connection.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If semi-permanent mounting systems using screws and nails are used, then the mount is securely fixed to the surface, but the installation becomes time-consuming and difficult to adjust or remove
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the traditional mechanical screw-and-nail mounting system with a magnetic mounting system. The magnetic base engages with the outlet box through magnetic attraction forces, eliminating the need for screws and nails. This substitution maintains secure mounting while enabling easy installation, adjustment, and removal without time-consuming fastening operations.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent changes the fundamental mounting parameter from mechanical interlocking (screws/nails) to magnetic field interaction. By utilizing magnetic field strength as the mounting mechanism, the system achieves both secure fixation and ease of adjustment, resolving the contradiction between mounting reliability and installation time.
2Productivity
If the electrical connection box is installed crookedly, then installation speed is maintained, but correction requires time-consuming removal and reinstallation
Solution Approach 1:
The magnetic mounting system introduces dynamic adjustability to the previously static screw-mounted system. The magnetic base can be freely positioned and repositioned on the outlet box without removal, allowing installers to quickly correct crooked alignments by simply shifting the mount to the proper position while maintaining continuous magnetic engagement.
Solution Approach 2:
The magnetic mounting system enables self-correction of alignment issues. The installer can independently adjust the mount's position on the outlet box by overcoming the magnetic attraction force, without requiring removal and reinstallation. This self-service capability dramatically improves ease of repair for alignment corrections.
3Strength
If traditional mounting systems are used, then structural support is provided, but automatic electrical connector coupling is not achieved
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the mechanical mounting function with the electrical connection function into a single integrated operation. When the magnetic base is attached to the outlet box, the electrical connectors automatically engage simultaneously with the mounting action. This combination eliminates separate steps for mechanical attachment and electrical connection, achieving automation in the coupling process while maintaining structural support.
Solution Approach 2:
The magnetic mounting system performs multiple functions simultaneously: it provides structural support through magnetic attraction and enables automatic electrical connector coupling. This multi-functionality resolves the contradiction by making the mounting system both structurally sound and automatically connected electrically in a single operation.
4Device complexity
If magnetic mounting systems without rotation capability are used, then simple structure is maintained, but alignment flexibility is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The patent incorporates rotational capability into the magnetic mounting system by allowing the magnetic base to rotate on the outlet box. This dynamic feature enables the mounted device to be oriented in different directions while maintaining the simple magnetic mounting structure. The rotation capability is achieved through the inherent flexibility of the magnetic engagement, which allows angular adjustment without requiring complex mechanical rotation mechanisms.
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 secure, easy installation and removal of electronic devices with automatic electrical connections, reducing installation time and improving alignment accuracy.
Implementation Method 1
a magnetically attractable material... at least three magnets are glued into magnet seats
Data Source
AI summary
The present invention provides a system and method for mounting an electrical device on a wall. The electrical device has a mount and a base. The base connects to an electrical outlet on a surface, and has a first electrical connector, and a magnetic face plate. The electrical device has a magnet and a second electrical conductor that are positioned so that the magnet mates with the magnetic face plate, and the second electrical connector mates with the first electrical connector.