Threaded Suction Mount Design for Compact Accessory Attachment
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing suction cup mounts are either bulky, difficult to attach, or limited in accessory compatibility due to their design, lacking a compact and versatile solution for enhanced suction and accessory mounting.
Innovation Solution
A suction mount with a threaded operation that includes a compact mount body with few moving parts, a universal mounting bracket, and adjustable accessories, allowing for easy scaling and enhanced suction force through a threaded post and frictional engagement of a magnet, enabling versatile attachment of various accessories.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Force
If a vacuum pump is used to activate the suction mount, then suction force is achieved, but the mount becomes bulky and difficult to attach
Solution Approach 1:
The patent removes the vacuum pump from the system entirely, extracting the bulky mechanical component that created the volume problem. Instead, it uses a simple suction cup with a valve mechanism that can be activated manually or automatically, achieving the same suction function without the pump hardware.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces the mechanical vacuum pump system with a passive suction cup design that uses atmospheric pressure differential. The activation mechanism is simplified from a full pump system to either manual pressing or an automated valve that opens/closes to create or release vacuum, dramatically reducing mechanical complexity and volume.
2Force
If a lever activated system is used, then suction is created, but operating space is required above and around the mount
Solution Approach 1:
The patent removes the lever mechanism entirely, extracting the component that required operating space. The suction activation is achieved through direct pressing of the suction cup body or automated valve operation, eliminating the need for lever movement space around the mount.
Solution Approach 2:
Instead of using a lever that pushes down to create suction, the patent inverts the approach by having the user press the suction cup body directly or use an automated valve that opens to allow air evacuation, creating suction without requiring lever mechanism space.
3Volume of moving object
If a threaded bolt and nut system is used, then compact design is achieved, but accessory compatibility is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The patent incorporates a universal mounting bracket with a standard threaded hole that can accept various accessory types. The bracket design allows different accessories to be mounted on the same suction cup base, providing versatility while maintaining the compact threaded connection system.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent separates the suction cup body from the mounting bracket, allowing the bracket to be a universal interface that can accommodate multiple accessories. This segmentation enables the same compact suction mechanism to support various accessories through the standardized bracket interface.
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 solution provides a compact, easy-to-use suction mount that can generate strong suction force and accommodate a range of accessories, offering improved attachment efficiency and versatility while maintaining a low center of gravity.
Implementation Method 1
A suction cup mount activated using a threaded connection with the suction cup
Implementation Method 2
creating the necessary vacuum between the surface and the suction cup
Implementation Method 3
frictional engagement of a magnet
Data Source
AI summary
Unibody suction mount having a compact design allows for a plurality of products to be fastened onto the mount. The mount portion includes an integral threaded portion that cooperates with suction cup having a threaded post. The mount includes direct engagement with the suction cup to hold the suction cup in place as the vacuum is being created in the suction cup. The suction mount utilizes one or more nuts to allow for attachments to be fastened onto the suction mount. The attachments may include a variety of brackets used to connect a variety of accessories. The accessories can be designed for specific activities.