Modular Microphone Mounting Layout for Tangled Cable-Free Storage

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing microphone mounting systems are inflexible, space-inefficient, and lack adaptability to varying event requirements, particularly for boom and lavalier microphones, which often become tangled or caught during storage and retrieval.

Innovation Solution

A modular mounting system comprising interchangeable first and second modules with complementary coupling and feedback structures, allowing for easy adaptation to different event spaces and microphone types, ensuring mechanical stability and preventing tangling.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If static, non-adjustable mounting or storage systems are used, then the structure is simple and stable, but the adaptability to different event requirements and space conditions is poor

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveadaptability to event requirementsVSAvoidsystem complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The mounting system is divided into multiple interchangeable mounting modules, each capable of independent use or combination with others. This segmentation allows the system to be configured in different arrangements (horizontal, vertical, L-shaped) to adapt to various space conditions and event requirements while maintaining structural simplicity through standardized module designs.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The mounting modules are designed with universal coupling structures that enable them to be used in multiple configurations and positions. The same module can serve different functions depending on its orientation and combination with other modules, providing versatility without requiring multiple specialized components, thus avoiding increased complexity.

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

2Quantity of substance

If more mounting modules are used to increase capacity, then the microphone storage capability improves, but the space occupied increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvenumber of microphones storedVSAvoidspace occupied
Core Design Contradiction:
Quantity of substanceVSArea of stationary object

Solution Approach 1:

The mounting modules can be arranged in vertical configurations or stacked arrangements, utilizing the vertical dimension to increase storage capacity without proportionally increasing the horizontal footprint. This allows more microphones to be stored in confined spaces while maintaining easy accessibility.

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

3Area of stationary object

If boom and lavalier microphones are stored in confined spaces, then the space efficiency improves, but the risk of tangling and entanglement increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvestorage space efficiencyVSAvoidtangling and entanglement
Core Design Contradiction:
Area of stationary objectVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The mounting system provides dedicated, separate mounting sections for different microphone types (handheld, lavalier, boom). Each section is specifically designed to hold that microphone type in a fixed position, ensuring that cables and components remain organized and separated. This localized organization prevents tangling even in compact configurations.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #3Local quality

4Stability of the object's composition

If modular mounting system with coupling structures is used, then the adaptability and mechanical stability improve, but the manufacturing complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvemechanical stabilityVSAvoidmanufacturing complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Stability of the object's compositionVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

The coupling structures are designed as standardized, repeatable features on each mounting module. This segmentation allows for modular manufacturing where identical components can be produced using the same tooling and processes, reducing overall manufacturing complexity despite the increased functional complexity of the assembled system.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Data Source

PatentEP4704436A1Modular retaining system for forming storage assembly for microphones
Publication Date: 2026.03.04 GUGEREL DOMINIK
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AI summary

The invention relates to a modular mounting system (1) for forming a mounting arrangement for microphones. The mounting system (1) comprises at least a first mounting module (10) and a second mounting module (20), wherein the first mounting module (10) and the second mounting module (20) are mechanically coupled to each other in the mounting arrangement (2). The first mounting module (10) and the second mounting module (20) each have a first mounting section and/or a second mounting section, wherein the first mounting section is configured to hold a handheld microphone, and wherein the second mounting section is configured to hold a lavalier microphone and/or a boom microphone.