Temperature-Regulating Magnetic Mount for Outdoor Device Cooling
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Solution Overview
Problem
Portable electronic devices often overheat or shut down due to extreme temperatures, posing safety risks and operational interruptions, especially when used for navigation or commercial purposes outdoors.
Innovation Solution
A temperature regulating mount with built-in fans and optional heating elements, powered by internal or external sources, that maintains optimal device temperature through airflow and temperature sensing, along with a magnet mount assembly for hands-free operation at various angles.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If the device is used continuously for long periods, then productivity is improved, but temperature increases causing shutdown
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a cooling mount as an intermediary device between the electronic device and the environment. This mount includes fans that actively move air across the device, and phase change materials that absorb heat, serving as a mediator to transfer heat away from the device during continuous operation without interrupting productivity
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces passive mechanical cooling (relying on natural convection or simply removing the device from heat) with an active mechanical cooling system. The cooling mount uses powered fans to force air circulation and phase change materials to actively absorb heat, providing controlled thermal management during continuous use
2Temperature
If the device is removed from direct sunlight to cool down, then temperature is reduced, but loss of time occurs
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies preliminary action by having the cooling mount ready and activated before the device overheats. The phase change materials are pre-positioned to absorb heat as it generates, and fans are pre-configured to circulate air, allowing the device to maintain safe temperatures continuously without requiring periodic removal from sunlight or interruption of operation
Solution Approach 2:
The cooling mount enables continuous useful action by maintaining active cooling throughout the device's operation. The phase change materials continuously absorb heat during phase transition, and fans continuously circulate air, ensuring the device can operate without interruption while maintaining safe temperatures, eliminating the need to stop for cooling periods
3Temperature
If fans are added to cool the device, then temperature control is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The cooling mount is designed with multi-functionality to justify its added complexity. It provides active cooling through fans, thermal management through phase change materials, and serves as a mounting structure for the device. This universal design consolidates multiple functions into a single system, making the added complexity worthwhile by eliminating the need for separate cooling devices
Solution Approach 2:
The patent merges the cooling mechanism with the mounting structure into a single integrated unit. The fans, phase change materials, and mounting components are combined in one device that simultaneously provides structural support and thermal management, reducing the need for separate cooling systems and simplifying the overall setup despite the increased complexity of the mount itself
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
Prevents critical temperature shutdowns, extends device life, and allows continuous operation in extreme conditions by actively regulating temperature, ensuring reliable performance.
Implementation Method 1
provides forced air across the rear of the portable electronic device using fans
Implementation Method 2
magnet mount assembly having a magnet mount and a receiving mount for mating with the magnet mount
Data Source
AI summary
A magnet mount assembly is provided for quickly mounting and releasing the portable electronic device to various objects, including stands, clamps and/or holders (i.e., support mount) to support the portable electronic device in elevated positions at a variety of angles. The magnet mount assembly may attach to the back of the temperature control device or electronics case or to the back of the portable devices by, for example, connecting to the universal mount. The mount may further include pong pins or other electrical connectors for supplying power and/or data to the cooling mount and/portable electronic device when the magnet mount assembly.