Magnetic Mount Plate for Toolless Device Relocation

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional wall mounts for devices like cameras and sensors require permanent attachment and tool-based removal, limiting flexibility and ease of use when needing to relocate the devices.

Innovation Solution

A mount plate with embedded magnets and gravity-reducing protrusions allows for toolless, magnetic affixation and detachment of devices, enabling easy relocation without damaging the mounting surface.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If permanent attachment methods are used to secure devices to wall mounts, then the mounting stability and reliability are improved, but the ease of relocation and flexibility deteriorate

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvemounting stabilityVSAvoidrelocation flexibility

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces traditional mechanical attachment methods (screws, bolts, adhesives) with a magnetic field-based attachment system. Magnets embedded in the mount plate create magnetic attraction forces that securely hold the device while allowing easy removal by overcoming the magnetic force, thus providing both stability and relocation flexibility without damaging the mounting surface.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

2Strength

If tool-based removal methods are used for conventional wall mounts, then the mounting strength is improved, but the ease of operation and installation complexity deteriorate

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvemounting strengthVSAvoidtoolless operation

Core Design Contradiction:

StrengthVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The patent eliminates the need for tools by replacing mechanical fastening systems with magnetic attachment. The magnetic force provides sufficient mounting strength to secure the device firmly, while removal is achieved simply by pulling the device away from the mount plate, requiring no tools and enabling easy operation by end users.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

3Reliability

If permanent mounting methods are used to affix devices to walls, then the mounting reliability is improved, but the ease of relocation and installation time deteriorate

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvemounting reliabilityVSAvoidinstallation time

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces time-consuming permanent mounting methods (drilling, screwing, adhesiving) with quick magnetic attachment. The mount plate with embedded magnets provides reliable mounting through magnetic attraction, while installation is reduced to simply placing the device against the mount plate where it attaches immediately, dramatically reducing installation time and enabling easy relocation.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

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 flexible and tool-free mounting and demounting of devices across various locations, enhancing usability and reducing installation complexity.

Implementation Method 1

a number of magnets embedded in the mount plate

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectMagnetic force: Magnetism

Data Source

PatentUS10465839B2Remote toolless mounting accessory

Publication Date: 2019.11.05 HARMAN PROFESSIONAL INC

AI summary

Mounting a device to the wall for surveillance or other similar purposes may be performed without permanent screws or other tool-requiring components. One example device may include a mount plate, a number of magnets embedded in the mount plate, and a number of gravity reducing protrusions on the mount plate to provide a resting surface for a device mounted to the mount plate.