Configurable Magnetic Mount System with Flexible Arms and Interchangeable Polygonal Pucks
OwnerThomas Hirschmanninventor
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Abstract
A mounting system with flexible arms radiating from a central intersection point, each arm having specified length and diameter dimensions and embedded magnets providing defined holding force. The arms are constructed from materials enabling 180-degree bending while maintaining structural integrity. The system includes an interchangeable polygonal puck having between 3-20 sides, with regular or irregular configurations. The puck incorporates retention grooves, variable facet angles, and locking mechanisms including snap-fit, ball-detent, and bayonet-style options. The flexible arms enable conformity to irregular surfaces while maintaining magnetic alignment when opposing bodies are placed on either side of an object.
Claims20
A mounting system comprising:
- a main body comprising a plurality of flexible arms;
- each of the flexible arms comprising:
- at least one embedded magnet providing approximately 2.5 lbs of holding force;
- wherein the flexible arms are constructed from a material selected from the group consisting of:
- commercial grade urethane, silicone rubber, thermoplastic elastomers, and reinforced polymers;
- wherein the flexible arms are capable of bending through a 180-degree range of motion while maintaining structural integrity.
A mounting system comprising:
- a first body and a second body;
- each body comprising an identical amount of flexible arms numbering two-twenty;
- each flexible arm embedded with at least one magnet;
- wherein the flexible arms of the first body align with the flexible arms of the second body when placed on opposite sides of an object to generate a clamping force.
A mounting system comprising:
- a main body comprising a plurality of flexible arms each emanating from a central location proximal to a receptacle for an interchangeable puck;
- an interchangeable puck comprising a polygonal shape having between 3 and 20 sides;
- wherein the polygonal shape is selected from the group consisting of:
- triangle, square, circle, hexagon, octagon, decagon, dodecagon, 16-sided polygon, and 20-sided polygon.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.