Magnetic Tapered Mount for Threaded and Threadless Posts
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional mounting systems for objects like cameras and microphones are cumbersome, have poor mechanical quality, and often require complete disassembly for repositioning, leading to time-consuming adjustments and potential mechanical failures.
Innovation Solution
A mounting system that accommodates both threaded and threadless posts using a cavity with threaded and tapered portions, combined with magnetism, allowing for easy repositioning and secure engagement of threadless posts without the need for complete disassembly.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a conventional mounting system with threaded sockets is used, then threaded posts can be securely mounted, but repositioning requires complete disassembly which is time-consuming
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting system is segmented into distinct functional zones within the cavity: a threaded portion for threaded posts and a smooth tapered portion for threadless posts. This segmentation allows different mounting modes to coexist in a single unified structure, enabling quick repositioning of threadless posts while maintaining secure threaded mounting when needed.
Solution Approach 2:
The cavity structure is designed with multi-functionality to accommodate both threaded and threadless posts. By incorporating both threaded and smooth tapered surfaces within the same cavity, the mounting system can universally accept different post types without requiring separate mounting mechanisms, thereby improving operational ease and reducing repositioning time.
2Adaptability or versatility
If a flexible base with pivot point is used, then object repositioning is enabled, but mechanical quality deteriorates and mechanical failure risk increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the flexible base with pivot point mechanism with a rigid cavity structure. Instead of relying on flexible mechanical joints that compromise reliability, the system uses a solid cavity with integrated threaded and tapered surfaces that provide both repositioning capability and mechanical strength, eliminating the risk of mechanical failure associated with flexible bases.
3Adaptability or versatility
If threads are removed to accommodate threadless posts, then threadless post passage is enabled, but threaded post engagement is compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The cavity exhibits local quality by having different surface characteristics in different zones: the threaded portion maintains full threading for strong threaded post engagement, while the tapered portion is smooth for threadless post accommodation. This localized differentiation allows the structure to optimize for each post type in its respective zone without compromising the other function.
Solution Approach 2:
The cavity is segmented into distinct functional regions: a threaded portion for secure threaded post mounting and a smooth tapered portion for friction-based threadless post engagement. This segmentation allows each zone to be optimized for its specific function without interfering with the other, maintaining both threaded engagement strength and threadless post compatibility.
4Reliability
If a locking taper is used for threadless posts, then rotational torque is controlled, but manufacturing complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The locking taper feature is merged with the cavity structure itself rather than being a separate component. The tapered surface is directly formed as part of the cavity during manufacturing, combining the post retention function with the mounting structure. This integration maintains reliability by providing controlled rotational torque while avoiding the added complexity of separate taper components or assembly steps.
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 efficient repositioning of objects, reduces mechanical stress, and eliminates the need for complex threading, thereby saving time and preventing costly repairs.
Implementation Method 1
The mounting system uses magnetism and a taper of the cavity to facilitate securing the threadless post in the cavity
Implementation Method 2
The magnet and/or the ferromagnetic element is configured to cause the threadless post to slide over the threads of the first portion and to become magnetically engaged in the second portion
Implementation Method 3
The first portion has threads configured to frictionally engage a threaded post
Implementation Method 4
The second portion includes a taper that is configured to frictionally engage a threadless post
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AI summary
Techniques are described herein that are capable of enabling a mounting system (200) to receive threaded and threadless posts. The mounting system (200) may have a cavity (220) (a.k.a. void) that is configured to receive such posts. An interior surface (230) of the cavity may include threads to allow corresponding threads of a threaded post to be twisted (e.g., screwed) into the threads of the cavity (220). The threads of the cavity (220) may be configured to allow a threadless post to pass through the cavity (220) without being encumbered by the threads. The mounting system (200) uses magnetism (208) and a taper of the cavity (220) to facilitate magnetically and frictionally engaging the threadless post in the cavity (220).