Magnetized Multi-Surface Memorabilia Stand for Versatile Item Display

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing solutions for mounting and displaying items on vehicles or surfaces are limited in functionality, as they typically only allow for single-item display and are not adaptable for multiple orientations or surfaces, lacking the versatility and strength provided by the Magnetized Multiple Media Memorabilia/Tool Stand apparatus.

Innovation Solution

A Magnetized Multiple Media Memorabilia/Tool Stand apparatus featuring a geometrically shaped stabilization brace/bracket aperture bar with a magnetized base and cover, allowing for secure attachment of multiple items on various surfaces, including metal and non-metallic ones, with adjustable positions and orientations, using a combination of nuts, washers, and adhesive materials for stability and aerodynamics.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Strength

If a threaded bolt/rod through a hood and into a hood ornament base is used for secure mounting, then mounting strength is improved, but the device can only display a single item and lacks versatility

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvemounting strengthVSAvoiddisplay capacity
Core Design Contradiction:
StrengthVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The device is divided into separate functional modules: a magnetized base for mounting, a vertical shaft for structural support, and multiple aperture bars for displaying different items. This segmentation allows each component to perform its specific function while enabling the display of multiple items simultaneously, resolving the contradiction between mounting strength and display versatility.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The magnetized base serves multiple functions: it provides secure mounting to metal surfaces through magnetic attraction, supports the vertical shaft structure, and enables the attachment of multiple aperture bars. This multi-functionality allows a single mounting point to display multiple items in various orientations, achieving both strong mounting and versatile display capacity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

2Adaptability or versatility

If a magnetic system with multiple magnets is used for mounting, then adaptability to various surfaces is improved, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvesurface adaptabilityVSAvoidmagnet configuration
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

Multiple magnets are combined and integrated into a single base unit, creating a unified mounting platform. This merging approach maintains the adaptability to various metal surfaces while simplifying the overall device structure, as the magnets work together as one cohesive mounting system rather than separate components.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

3Device complexity

If a single magnetic base with vertical shaft is used, then device complexity is reduced, but mounting strength and stability may be compromised

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvestructure simplicityVSAvoidmounting stability
Core Design Contradiction:
Device complexityVSStrength

Solution Approach 1:

The device employs a composite structure combining magnetic materials in the base for mounting strength, a rigid vertical shaft for structural support, and geometric stabilization bars for additional stability. This composite approach maintains relative simplicity while ensuring robust mounting capability through the synergistic combination of different materials and structural elements.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #40Composite materials

Solution Approach 2:

The design adds geometric shaped stabilization bars that extend horizontally from the vertical shaft, creating a three-dimensional stable structure. This dimensional extension provides lateral stability and prevents tipping, enhancing mounting stability without significantly increasing vertical complexity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #17Another dimension (Dimensionality change)

4Adaptability or versatility

If geometric shaped stabilization bars with apertures are added, then versatility for mounting multiple items is improved, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvemounting versatilityVSAvoidbrace structure
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The stabilization bars are designed with multiple apertures that can accommodate different types of items at various positions. Each aperture acts as an independent mounting point, allowing versatile display of multiple items while maintaining a relatively simple bar structure. The segmentation of mounting points along the bars provides versatility without requiring complex individual components for each item.

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

Enables secure and versatile display of multiple items on various surfaces, including walls, doors, and vehicles, with enhanced stability and strength, accommodating items like helmets, tools, and memorabilia, while providing protection against scratches and allowing for multiple orientations.

Implementation Method 1

said base is magnetized with a cover where the base and its cover has an aperture so as to allow its upright embodiment member to pass through it

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectMagnetism: Magnetism

Data Source

PatentUS11324351B1Memorabilia tool stand
Publication Date: 2022.05.10 NASH FRANKLIN DELANO
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AI summary

The present invention pertains to a Magnetized Multiple Media Memorabilia/Tool Stand apparatus assembly device mechanism, aimed particularly at enabling an end user to have object(s) securely, safely, easily, quickly and in a cost effective method and it/they are mounted/attached in/on a singularly base and be used in multiple locations. This “Magnetized Memorabilia Media Stand”, allows an item(s) including but not limited to work, employment, sports, etc., or the like to be usable as well as displayed. Said can be hung on a Wall-Post, Garage-Refrigerator-House Door, Window Seal, be a Desk Paper Weight, PencilPen-Clip Holder, on Mailboxes, etc. Said has multiple purposes and be used in multiple locations. As “Helmet Hoodie Stand”, it doesn't have multiple magnets nor bolted to a Vehicle, for effectiveness as described herein. Said configuration allows it to be superior to prior art, because its shaft/rod/brace/bracket/magnet mechanism embodiments, etc., are not exclusively for a hood purpose.