Vehicle-Mounted Electronic Apparatus Magnetic Remote Control Holder
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Solution Overview
Problem
Vehicle-mounted electronic products face challenges in storing remote controls, as they are often misplaced in vehicles due to their small size and the inconvenience of finding them in narrow spaces.
Innovation Solution
A vehicle-mounted electronic apparatus featuring a holder with a casing containing a groove and magnets, which securely holds the remote control using magnetic attraction and displacement-limiting parts, minimizing space occupation and preventing disengagement.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Volume of moving object
If the remote control is stored in narrow spaces in the vehicle, then space utilization is improved, but accessibility and ease of retrieval deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The casing is segmented into multiple containing grooves, each capable of holding a remote control. This segmentation allows the system to store multiple remote controls in an organized manner within a compact space, improving both space utilization and ease of retrieval through structured arrangement.
Solution Approach 2:
The containing grooves are formed on the back surface of the casing, utilizing the vertical dimension and surface area rather than only horizontal space. This dimensional approach allows efficient use of available space while keeping remote controls accessible on the exterior surface.
2Volume of moving object
If the remote control is made small to reduce space occupation, then volume is improved, but ease of finding and handling deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The buffering elements are made of rubber material that can be visually distinct, and the containing grooves create visual separation. This helps users easily locate and identify remote controls within the casing, improving ease of finding despite the compact size.
3Ease of operation
If the remote control is placed in accessible locations, then ease of retrieval is improved, but risk of misplacement and loss increases
Solution Approach 1:
The remote control is merged with the casing through magnetic attraction between the magnet in the casing and the magnetic element on the remote control. This combination allows the remote control to be easily accessible while simultaneously preventing misplacement and loss through secure magnetic retention.
Solution Approach 2:
The magnetic connection provides dynamic retention - the remote control can be easily removed when needed but is automatically retained when not in use. This dynamic system balances ease of retrieval with prevention of misplacement.
4Reliability
If displacement-limiting parts are added to prevent disengagement, then reliability is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
Displacement-limiting parts are added only at specific critical locations where disengagement might occur, rather than throughout the entire structure. This localized approach provides necessary reliability while minimizing overall structural complexity.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The solution provides a convenient and secure storage for remote controls, reducing wear and noise through magnetic fixation and displacement-limiting features, ensuring easy retrieval and minimizing space usage.
Implementation Method 1
at least one magnet is disposed in the casing, is adjacent to the containing groove, and is exposed from the at least one through hole. The remote control is contained in the containing groove and has a side wall and at least one magnetic element disposed on the side wall; wherein the at least one magnetic element is magnetically attracted by the at least one magnet.
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AI summary
A vehicle-mounted electronic apparatus includes a holder, a casing, and a remote control. The casing is connected to the holder and the casing includes a back surface, a side surface, a containing groove, and at least one magnet. The containing groove is formed on the back surface and adjacent to the side surface for containing the remote control. The at least one magnet is disposed in the casing and exposed from at least one through hole. At least one magnetic element is disposed on a side wall of the remote control and magnetically attracted by the at least one magnet. Accordingly, the containing groove is used to conveniently contain the remote control with less occupied space. The at least one magnet provides the magnetic force to attract the at least one magnetic element of the remote control to prevent disengagement caused by vibration or shake on the moving vehicle.