Magnetic Umbrella Holder with Perpendicular Base
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Solution Overview
Problem
Umbrellas require a free hand to operate or maintain, limiting user mobility and convenience, especially in rainy conditions or when using devices like shopping carts, as there are no existing magnetic umbrella holders that securely position umbrellas on metal surfaces.
Innovation Solution
A magnetic umbrella holder with a base and magnet that can hold umbrellas perpendicular on metal surfaces, accommodating various handle sizes and shapes, including a removable handle insert and exterior grips for easy transportation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a user holds an umbrella manually, then the umbrella can be positioned over the user for protection, but the user's hands are occupied and mobility is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The umbrella holder enables the umbrella to secure itself to metal surfaces (car roofs, shopping carts, golf carts) without requiring manual holding. The magnetic base attaches autonomously to ferrous surfaces, freeing the user's hands while maintaining reliable umbrella positioning.
2Adaptability or versatility
If existing umbrella holders are used, then the umbrella can be placed down, but they cannot securely attach to metal surfaces like car roofs or shopping carts
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces traditional mechanical attachment mechanisms (clamps, clips, straps) with a magnetic attachment system. The magnetic base provides secure attachment to ferrous metal surfaces through magnetic attraction, enabling reliable mounting on car roofs, shopping carts, and golf carts without complex mechanical structures.
3Adaptability or versatility
If a magnetic umbrella holder is designed, then attachment to metal surfaces is enabled, but the device structure becomes more complex
Solution Approach 1:
The umbrella holder is segmented into distinct functional components: a magnetic base for attachment, a support structure for positioning, and an umbrella receptacle for securing the umbrella. This modular segmentation allows each component to perform its specific function efficiently while keeping the overall design manageable and adaptable to different metal surfaces.
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 users to keep umbrellas positioned over them without using a hand, providing convenience in rainy conditions and when using vehicles or carts, by securely attaching to metal surfaces like car roofs or shopping cart handles.
Implementation Method 1
The magnet may be positioned at the bottom of the base. The magnet may be configured to hold the base perpendicular to a magnetic surface.
Data Source
AI summary
A magnetic umbrella holder includes a base and a magnet. The base is configured to hold an umbrella. The magnet is positioned at the bottom of the base. The magnet is configured to hold the base perpendicular to a magnetic surface. The base includes a hollow interior, a closed end, and an open end. The hollow interior is configured to hold a handle of the umbrella. The closed end houses the magnet. The open end is configured for allowing the handle of the umbrella to be inserted inside the hollow interior. Wherein, the magnetic umbrella holder is configured for positioning an umbrella perpendicular on the magnetic surface.