Tracking Device Mount Housing for Sound-Permeable Impact Protection
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Solution Overview
Problem
Wireless tracking devices are susceptible to dirt, debris, and water ingress, and require rugged housings that can withstand impacts, yet existing mounts do not adequately secure the devices without compromising sound transmission or ease of attachment.
Innovation Solution
A mount design featuring a housing with an internal volume that securely retains the tracking device, allowing a gap for sound transmission and using a coupler with adhesive or magnetic attachment to secure the device to various surfaces, along with a cover mechanism to prevent ingress of dirt and water.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If the tracking device is tightly secured in the housing, then the device is firmly retained and protected from impacts, but sound transmission is compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The housing interior features localized cushioning elements positioned at specific locations (bottom and sides) rather than completely filling the space. This allows the device to be secured against impacts from multiple directions while leaving the top portion open for sound transmission.
Solution Approach 2:
The cushioning structure is divided into discrete elements (such as foam beads or segmented foam blocks) rather than a single continuous material. This segmentation creates gaps and channels that permit sound to pass through while still providing impact absorption and device retention.
2Object-affected harmful factors
If the housing is sealed to protect from dirt and water, then protection is improved, but sound transmission is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The housing incorporates flexible sealing elements (such as gaskets or elastic rim structures) that can conform to the device contours while maintaining protective sealing. These flexible membranes allow sound vibrations to pass through while blocking dirt and water ingress.
Solution Approach 2:
Acoustic channels or openings are introduced as intermediary structures that serve as pathways for sound transmission while being protected by the sealing mechanism. The seals protect the main housing interior while allowing controlled acoustic access through specific channels.
3Strength
If cushioning material is added to secure the device, then impact protection is improved, but sound transmission is blocked
Solution Approach 1:
The cushioning material utilizes porous or cellular structures (such as open-cell foam) that provide impact absorption through material deformation while allowing sound waves to propagate through the porous network. The porosity enables acoustic transmission while maintaining mechanical cushioning properties.
Solution Approach 2:
Cushioning elements are divided into discrete segments or beads with gaps between them, creating a distributed cushioning system. This segmentation allows sound to pass through the interstitial spaces while each individual element provides local impact protection.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The mount provides secure attachment, protects the device from impacts, and maintains sound functionality while preventing debris and moisture ingress, enhancing the durability and performance of wireless tracking devices.
Implementation Method 1
using a coupler with adhesive or magnetic attachment to secure the device to various surfaces
Implementation Method 2
using a coupler with adhesive or magnetic attachment to secure the device to various surfaces
Data Source
AI summary
Mounts (10) for securing a tracking device (12) to an article (14) comprise a housing (16) having an internal volume (18) configured to selectively receive and retain the tracking device (12) in the housing (16).