Interlocking Magnetic Ring Mount for Hands-Free Phone Support

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Solution Overview

Problem

There is a need for improved mounting arrangements for handheld electronic devices that enable hands-free viewing and reduce the risk of damage from accidental drops, while also considering the increasing cost of these devices.

Innovation Solution

A mount assembly that includes a magnet for secure attachment to magnetic surfaces, a rotatable ring for adjustable support, and an outer ring for wireless charging, along with adhesive backing and interlocking features for secure coupling to the device case, providing both hands-free viewing and protection against drops.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If a mount assembly with magnet and rotatable ring is used, then hands-free viewing capability is improved, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvehands-free viewing capabilityVSAvoidmount assembly structure

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent combines multiple functions into a single integrated mount assembly: magnetic attachment mechanism, rotatable ring stand for hands-free viewing, and wireless charging capability are merged into one device that attaches to the smartphone case, reducing the need for separate accessories

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The mount assembly serves multiple purposes simultaneously: it provides magnetic attachment to surfaces, enables hands-free viewing through the rotatable ring stand mechanism, and facilitates wireless charging when placed on compatible surfaces, making it a universal solution for various usage scenarios

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

2Reliability

If secure attachment mechanisms are added, then device stability is improved, but ease of manufacture deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveattachment securityVSAvoidassembly complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

The mount assembly is divided into separable components including the magnetic mounting base, the rotatable ring stand, and the wireless charging elements, allowing each component to be manufactured independently and then assembled, simplifying the manufacturing process while maintaining secure attachment through the magnetic mechanism

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

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

The solution allows for secure, hands-free viewing and reduced risk of device damage through magnetic attachment, adjustable support, and wireless charging capabilities, enhancing user convenience and device safety.

Implementation Method 1

The mount can include a magnet that can secure the mount assembly to magnetic surfaces

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectMagnetic attachment: Magnetism

Data Source

PatentUS20240369180A1Interlocking magnetic device mount with foldable ring stand

Publication Date: 2024.11.07 ROKFORM LLC

AI summary

A mounting assembly that can couple to a case for handheld electronic devices is disclosed herein. The mounting assembly can include a ring that can be rotated between deployed and stowed configurations. The ring can include flat edges flat edges that can securely support the case at an angle relative to a support surface. The mounting assembly can include a mount with a magnet that can be used to couple the case with the handheld electronic device therein to magnetic surfaces.