Magnetic Temperature-Regulating Mount for Continuous Mobile Device Use
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Solution Overview
Problem
Portable electronic devices, such as tablets and smartphones, often overheat or shut down due to extreme temperatures, leading to interruptions in use, especially in outdoor or vehicular environments, with no effective solution for continuous operation across varying temperature conditions.
Innovation Solution
A temperature regulating mount that uses fans for cooling and can include heating elements, powered by internal or external sources, to maintain optimal device temperature, along with a magnet mount assembly for hands-free operation at various angles.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If portable electronic devices are used continuously for long periods in outdoor environments, then productivity and duration of use are improved, but the device overheats and shuts down automatically
Solution Approach 1:
A magnetic mount assembly with integrated power supply acts as an intermediary between the power source and the electronic device. The mount provides power wirelessly through magnetic coupling, eliminating the need for physical cable connections while enabling continuous operation during charging
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces traditional mechanical cable connections with a magnetic field-based power transmission system. The magnetic mount uses electromagnetic induction to transfer power from the base to the device, substituting mechanical plugging/unplugging with field-based energy transfer
2Ease of operation
If a magnetic mount with power supply is used to enable hands-free operation, then ease of operation is improved, but device complexity increases due to additional components
Solution Approach 1:
The magnetic mount assembly performs multiple functions simultaneously: it provides mechanical support for hands-free positioning, delivers power through magnetic coupling, and enables adjustable viewing angles. This multi-functionality reduces the need for separate accessories
Solution Approach 2:
The patent combines the mounting mechanism and power supply into a single integrated magnetic assembly. The magnetic components serve dual purposes of attachment and power transmission, merging what would traditionally be separate functions into one unified 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
Prevents critical temperature shutdowns, extends device lifespan, and allows continuous use in extreme temperatures by actively regulating the device's temperature, ensuring uninterrupted operation.
Implementation Method 1
a magnet mount assembly for quickly mounting and releasing the portable electronic device
Data Source
AI summary
A magnet mount assembly is provided for quickly mounting and releasing the portable electronic device to various objects, including stands, clamps and/or holders (i.e., support mount) to support the portable electronic device in elevated positions at a variety of angles. The magnet mount assembly may attach to the back of the temperature control device or to the back of the portable devices by, for example, connecting to the universal mount. The mount may further include pong pins or other electrical connectors for supplying power to the cooling mount and/portable electronic device when the magnet mount assembly is connected to a support mount.