Universal accessory mount and associated mounting systems
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing automated systems, such as point-of-sale devices, require versatile and adaptable mounting solutions to accommodate various shapes and sizes, but current solutions lack flexibility and ease of installation and removal.
Innovation Solution
A universal accessory mount with a base and mount extension, featuring a rotatable mounting plate, magnetic or adhesive support options, and adjustable fastening systems, allowing for secure attachment and easy relocation of accessories across different surfaces and orientations.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If existing mounting solutions are used for automated systems, then accessories can be mounted, but the mounting solutions lack flexibility and cannot accommodate various shapes and sizes effectively
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting plate is designed with multiple mounting positions and orientations, allowing a single mount to accommodate various accessories of different shapes and sizes. The plate can be rotated to different angles and has multiple attachment points, making one mounting device serve multiple functions for diverse electronic components.
Solution Approach 2:
The mounting plate is rotatable and can be adjusted to different orientations, providing dynamic adaptability rather than a fixed position. This allows the mounting system to adapt to various accessory configurations while maintaining a relatively simple base structure.
2Ease of operation
If existing mounting solutions are used, then accessories can be attached, but installation and removal processes are not easy
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting system is divided into separable components: a base, a rotatable mounting plate, and removable accessories. This segmentation allows the accessory to be easily detached from the plate while the plate remains securely attached to the base, facilitating simple installation and removal without compromising overall attachment security.
Solution Approach 2:
The rotatable mounting plate provides dynamic adjustment capability, allowing accessories to be easily installed at different orientations. The rotation mechanism enables simple operational adjustments while maintaining secure attachment through the interconnected component design.
3Stability of the object's composition
If a secure mounting system is used, then accessories remain stable, but the system becomes difficult to relocate or reposition
Solution Approach 1:
The segmented design with a stable base and a removable mounting plate allows the accessory to be securely mounted during use, then easily relocated by detaching the plate from the base. The segmentation provides both stability during operation and ease of relocation when needed.
Solution Approach 2:
The rotatable mounting plate provides dynamic repositioning capability, allowing the accessory to be relocated to different orientations and positions. The plate can be rotated to various angles while maintaining secure attachment, enabling flexible relocation without requiring complete disassembly.
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 universal mount provides flexible and secure attachment of accessories, enabling easy installation and removal, accommodating diverse shapes and sizes, while maintaining accessory orientation and stability.
Implementation Method 1
The support mount may be adhesive, magnetic, or otherwise configured to mount to a mounting surface
Implementation Method 2
The support mount may be adhesive, magnetic, or otherwise configured to mount to a mounting surface
Data Source
AI summary
A universal mount includes a base portion having a support mount, a mount extension integral to the base portion, and a mounting plate rotatably attached to the mount extension. The universal mount may operate to accommodate a variety of mounting accessories.