Shielded Magnetic Tablet Stand for Strong, Easy Removal
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing tablet devices lack a convenient and easily removable mounting mechanism, leading to cumbersome mechanical solutions that can detract from user experience and increase the risk of damage when removing the device from its stand.
Innovation Solution
A magnetic stand with a cupped portion and a magnetic attachment mechanism, utilizing rare-earth magnets and a metallic shunt to securely attach and detach the tablet device, while shielding the magnetic field to prevent interference with other objects, and incorporating a mounting connector for versatile placement.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Strength
If a mechanical mounting mechanism is used to securely attach the tablet device, then the attachment strength is improved, but the device complexity and ease of operation deteriorate due to cumbersome structures and difficult removal
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces complex mechanical mounting mechanisms with a magnetic attachment system. The magnetic elements create strong attachment forces without requiring mechanical clamps, clips, or screws, thereby reducing device complexity while maintaining secure attachment and enabling easy removal through simple magnetic interaction.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent uses rare-earth magnets to generate sufficiently strong magnetic forces to replace mechanical attachment methods. By changing the attachment mechanism from mechanical interlocking to magnetic field interaction, the system achieves both strong attachment and ease of operation with minimal structural complexity.
2Ease of operation
If a magnetic attachment mechanism is used to simplify mounting and enable easy removal, then the ease of operation is improved, but the magnetic field may interfere with nearby magnetic objects
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a metallic shunt as an intermediary component between the magnetic elements and the external environment. The shunt redirects and contains the magnetic field lines, preventing them from extending outward and interfering with nearby magnetic objects such as credit cards or bus passes, while still allowing the magnetic attachment function to operate effectively.
3Force
If the magnetic field is allowed to extend outward for strong attachment, then the attachment force is improved, but interference with nearby magnetic objects increases
Solution Approach 1:
The metallic shunt acts as a magnetic field mediator that redirects flux lines. It maintains strong magnetic attachment force between the magnetic elements and the tablet device while preventing magnetic field leakage that would interfere with nearby magnetic objects, thus resolving the contradiction between attachment force and field containment.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent converts the potentially harmful outward-extending magnetic field into a beneficial contained field pattern. The metallic shunt redirects what would be harmful leakage into useful magnetic flux that contributes to attachment force, thereby eliminating interference while maintaining or enhancing attachment strength.
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
Provides a secure, easy-to-use, and removable mounting solution for tablet devices, enhancing user experience by preventing damage and allowing for versatile applications such as in vehicles, tripods, and exercise equipment, while minimizing interference with nearby magnetic objects.
Implementation Method 1
The magnetic attachment mechanism includes a magnetic element for magnetically interacting with the magnetic attachment system, the magnetic interaction causing the cupped portion to secure the tablet device
Implementation Method 2
a metallic shunt portion is attached to an exterior surface of the magnetic element for redirecting a portion of a magnetic field emanating from the magnetic element towards the interior of the cupped portion thereby increasing the magnetic interaction
Implementation Method 3
The cupped portion has an interior with a size and shape arranged to accommodate the first portion of the tablet device by providing a friction force to an exterior surface of the tablet device housing
Data Source
AI summary
A magnetic stand for a tablet device is disclosed. The magnetic stand is configured to rigidly hold a portion of the tablet device in place and to shield the magnetic field from adversely affecting nearby devices susceptible to strong magnetic fields. The shielding portion of the magnetic stand allows for significant increases in magnetic field strength when compared to similarly configured, unshielded products.