Rotatable Audio Cable Holder with Magnetic Fastening
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing solutions fail to securely manage audio cables from earbuds, leading to tangling and potential damage during physical activities, as they are not universally adaptable to different earbud configurations and positions on clothing.
Innovation Solution
A universal assembly comprising a receptor housing with a fastening mechanism, such as magnets or clips, that allows the audio cable to be securely positioned and rotated on clothing, accommodating various earbud configurations and providing customizable features like GPS tracking and LED lights.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a universal assembly with magnetic fastening mechanism is used to secure audio cables to clothing, then the adaptability to different earbud configurations and positions is improved, but the device complexity increases due to the magnetic mechanism and rotatable housing design
Solution Approach 1:
The receptor housing is designed with multiple openings arranged in different orientations, allowing it to accommodate various earbud configurations (single earbud, dual earbuds, different cable positions). The magnetic fastening mechanism works with any clothing material, making the assembly universally applicable to different wearers and clothing types, thus achieving multi-functionality and adaptability.
Solution Approach 2:
The receptor housing is designed to be rotatable around the magnetic fastening mechanism, allowing dynamic adjustment of the opening orientations to face any direction. This rotational freedom enables the cable to be positioned in the least obtrusive position for the user's specific activity, transforming a static attachment into a dynamic, adaptable system.
2Ease of operation
If the receptor housing is made rotatable to position the cable in any orientation, then the ease of operation is improved, but the reliability of cable securing may worsen due to potential loosening
Solution Approach 1:
The receptor housing rotates freely around the magnetic fastening mechanism during installation and adjustment, allowing the user to easily position the cable in any desired orientation. The magnetic force maintains continuous engagement throughout the rotation, ensuring the housing remains securely attached to the clothing while enabling full rotational movement for optimal cable positioning.
Solution Approach 2:
The magnetic fastening mechanism replaces traditional mechanical fastening methods (buttons, snaps, clips) that would require precise alignment and could loosen over time. The magnetic field provides continuous, uniform holding force that maintains reliable cable securing while allowing rotational movement, substituting mechanical constraint with magnetic attraction.
3Force
If magnets are used as the fastening mechanism to securely hold the audio cable, then the holding force is improved, but the object-generated harmful factors worsen due to potential magnetic interference with electronic devices
Solution Approach 1:
The magnetic fastening mechanism is localized to a small, concentrated area within the receptor housing rather than distributing magnetic fields across a large area. This localized magnetization provides strong holding force at the attachment point while minimizing the spatial extent of the magnetic field, thereby reducing potential interference with electronic devices worn by the user.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The assembly effectively secures audio cables to clothing, preventing tangling and damage, while being adaptable to multiple earbud configurations and providing additional functionalities like GPS tracking and visibility features.
Implementation Method 1
The fastening mechanism is placed under the user's cloth and the audio cable holder is place on the user's clothing directly opposite of the fastening mechanism. Some embodiments have an audio cable holder with a complimentary magnet so when that the audio cable holder and the fastening mechanism are linked together, the entire assembly is secured on the user's clothing.
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AI summary
A universal assembly for securing various configurations and designs of audio cables to clothing articles. The universal assembly has a receptor housing and a fastening mechanism. The receptor housing can secure the audio cables to clothing articles in any position on the clothing and also allow the audio cable to be angled in any desired position and orientation. The fastening mechanism can movably secure the receptor housing at any position on a clothing article.