Multi-Attachment Accessory Holder for Secure Remote Control Access

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional accessory holders for work environments, such as welding, often fail to securely and conveniently attach accessory devices like remote controls, leading to loss or interference, as they lack versatile attachment options and stability.

Innovation Solution

A multi-attachment accessory holder with a main body that can be attached via ancillary accessories like carabiners, hooks, or magnets, featuring a fixing mechanism, magnet tray, and adjustable coupling points, allowing secure attachment to various surfaces and objects, including clothing and equipment, with options for easy access and repositioning.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If a conventional accessory holder uses a single fixed attachment method, then the structure is simple, but the adaptability to different surfaces and objects is poor

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveattachment versatilityVSAvoidstructure complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The accessory holder integrates multiple attachment mechanisms (magnet, carabiner, hook, adhesive pad) into a single device, enabling it to attach to various surfaces and objects including metal surfaces, clothing, fabric, and other suitable substrates. This multi-functional design allows the holder to adapt to different work environments and attachment needs without requiring multiple separate devices.

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

Solution Approach 2:

The attachment mechanisms are designed as separable components that can be independently selected and attached to the holder body. The magnet, carabiner, hook, and adhesive pad can be individually removed and replaced based on the specific attachment requirements, allowing the structure to remain relatively simple while providing versatile attachment options.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

2Ease of operation

If an accessory holder uses a fixed position design, then the manufacturing is simple, but the ease of repositioning is poor

Engineering Contradiction:
Improverepositioning easeVSAvoidadjustable mechanism complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The holder incorporates adjustable coupling points that can be repositioned along the holder body, transforming the static fixed-position design into a dynamic adjustable system. The coupling points can be moved to different locations and securely positioned, allowing the user to easily reposition the accessory holder along edges or surfaces as needed while maintaining a relatively simple overall structure.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

3Adaptability or versatility

If an accessory holder provides multiple attachment options, then the adaptability improves, but the device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveattachment versatilityVSAvoidnumber of components
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

Multiple attachment mechanisms (magnet, carabiner, hook, adhesive pad) are integrated into a single holder body, consolidating what would otherwise be separate devices into one unified accessory holder. This merging approach provides versatile attachment options while avoiding the complexity of managing multiple separate attachment devices.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

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

The accessory holder provides secure, versatile, and convenient attachment of devices like remote controls, keeping them within reach while preventing loss or interference, enhancing user accessibility and safety in work environments.

Implementation Method 1

a magnet tray on the main body configured to hold a magnet

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectMagnetism: Magnetism

Data Source

PatentEP4007508B1Accessory holder
Publication Date: 2024.03.06 ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC
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AI summary

Provided is a disclosure for a multi-attachment accessory holder that includes a main body configured to couple a first side of the main body to an accessory device. The main body is configured to hold a magnet, and the main body includes one or more coupling points for attaching an ancillary accessory.