Magnetic Retaining Assembly for Mobile Devices
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current solutions for attaching mobile devices to mobile objects, such as golf carts or bicycles, often require modifications to the device or object, are not secure, and do not provide a convenient location for easy access or removal.
Innovation Solution
A retaining assembly with a mounting plate and magnetized components that allow for removably attaching mobile devices to mobile objects without permanent modifications, using a combination of ferromagnetic portions, retaining rings, and magnetic components to securely hold devices with or without extensible grips.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If automobile-based retaining devices are used, then mobile devices can be attached to mobile objects, but the attachment requires modifications to the mobile object or device, which may damage or diminish the value of the mobile object
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces mechanical attachment systems (screws, clips, brackets) with a magnetic field-based retention system. The mounting plate contains ferromagnetic material that generates a magnetic field to hold mobile devices with magnetic components, eliminating the need for mechanical modifications to the mobile object while maintaining secure attachment.
Solution Approach 2:
The mounting plate serves as an intermediary component between the mobile object and the mobile device. It provides a non-invasive interface that can be attached to the mobile object without modifications and creates a magnetic coupling point for securing devices, thus mediating the connection without directly modifying either the mobile object or the device.
2Reliability
If automobile-based retaining devices are used, then mobile devices can be attached to mobile objects, but the attachment location is inconvenient and does not keep the mobile device in a handy location
Solution Approach 1:
The magnetic mounting system allows for dynamic repositioning of mobile devices. Users can easily move devices between different locations on the mounting plate or remove and reattach them to different mobile objects, providing flexibility and convenience that fixed mechanical mounting systems cannot offer.
3Ease of operation
If extensible grip is attached to mobile device, then grip is enhanced, but it causes a projection on the rear of the mobile device that results in a lack of fit with current retaining solutions
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting plate is designed to accommodate multiple configurations and device types. It can hold devices with extensible grips, devices with magnetic components, or devices without either feature, making it a universal solution that works with various mobile device configurations and accessory combinations.
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 quick and secure attachment and detachment of mobile devices to various mobile objects without damaging them, providing a convenient and visible location for use, with multiple configuration options for different devices and surfaces.
Implementation Method 1
a mounting plate providing at least one ferromagnetic portion or a retaining ring along an upper surface... each ferromagnetic portion is adapted to magnetically connect to the extensible grip through one of a plurality of magnetized components
Data Source
AI summary
A retaining assembly to attach one or more mobile devices to a mobile object. The retaining assembly may include a mounting plate that attaches to the mobile object by way of a mounting bracket or scorecard clip-on. The mounting bracket provides dovetails for selecting engaging the mounting plate in different orientations. The mounting plate facilitates various magnetized components to removably attach to the mobile device. If the mobile device has a third-party extensible grip, a retaining ring may be employed to attach the mobile device or the extensible grip modified to one of the various magnetized components.