Tracking Device Mounting Recesses for Versatile Object Attachment
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing tracking devices lack versatility in attachment methods and secure attachment options, limiting their applicability to various objects.
Innovation Solution
A tracking system with a housing featuring multiple mounting recesses for fastening elements and a detachable retaining clip with adaptable connection contours, allowing secure and versatile attachment to different objects.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If tracking devices use fixed attachment methods, then attachment reliability is improved, but adaptability to different objects deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The housing is designed with multiple mounting recesses that can accommodate different types of fastening elements (screws, clips, adhesive pads), allowing the same tracking device to be attached to various objects using different attachment methods. This multi-functional design resolves the contradiction by enabling both reliable attachment and versatility across different application scenarios.
Solution Approach 2:
The mounting system transitions from a fixed, static attachment method to a dynamic, selectable system where the user can choose different fastening elements based on the specific object being tracked. The housing structure allows for flexible configuration of attachment methods, enabling adaptation to different objects while maintaining secure attachment through appropriate fastening element selection.
2Reliability
If tracking devices use complex mounting structures, then attachment security is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting system is segmented into separate functional components: the housing with mounting recesses, various removable fastening elements, and optional adhesive pads. This segmentation allows the core housing to remain simple while security is achieved through the combination with appropriate fastening elements selected for each specific application, rather than incorporating all mounting mechanisms into a single complex structure.
Solution Approach 2:
The system allows changing the attachment parameters by selecting different fastening elements based on the object being tracked. Instead of designing a complex universal mounting mechanism, the patent enables parameter changes by swapping simple fastening elements (screws, clips, adhesive pads) to match different attachment requirements, maintaining simplicity while achieving secure attachment.
3Manufacturing precision
If tracking devices require additional tools for attachment, then attachment precision is improved, but ease of operation deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The tracking device is designed to be self-sufficient for attachment operations. The housing includes integrated mounting recesses that directly receive fastening elements without requiring external tools or additional mounting hardware. Users can attach the device using simple hand-operated fastening elements like clips or adhesive pads, eliminating the need for specialized tools while maintaining precise attachment through the well-defined mounting recess geometry.
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AI summary
The invention relates to a tracking system (10) for wirelessly locating an object (O) connected thereto, comprising: a tracking device (12) comprising a housing (14) for receiving a transmission device (S) for wirelessly transmitting location data to an external device, wherein the housing (14) of the tracking device (12) has at least one mounting recess (16;18a-d) for the detachable reception of a fastening element (S, 40), and at least one retaining clip (20), wherein the retaining clip (20) is detachably connectable to the housing (14) of the tracking device (12) and has a connection contour (22) which is able to establish a positive connection with a counter contour (32) of an object (O) to be connected to the tracking system (10), such that the tracking device (12) of the tracking system (10) can be detachably attached to the locating object (O) for wireless locating of the object (O) connected thereto by means of the retaining clip (20) or by means of a fastening element (S, 40).