Angularly Adjustable Balancing Device Using Magnetic Attachment

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing balancing devices are limited in their ability to angularly balance a variety of objects, require counterweight adjustments, do not utilize magnetic attachments, and restrict free rotation about a support point, limiting entertainment and utility.

Innovation Solution

A balancing device featuring a ferrous metal plate affixed to an object, a magnetically attachable balance member with a pointed spike, and an inverse funnel-shaped support allowing adjustable equilibrium angles without counterweights, enabling free rotation and balancing of diverse objects.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Stability of the object's composition

If a balancing device uses traditional mechanical attachment methods, then it can maintain stable equilibrium, but it restricts free rotation about the support point

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveequilibrium stabilityVSAvoidfree rotation capability

Core Design Contradiction:

Stability of the object's compositionVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces traditional mechanical attachment mechanisms with a magnetic attachment system. The magnet embedded in the balance member creates a magnetic field that interacts with the ferrous metal plate, providing stable equilibrium without physical constraints that would restrict rotation. This magnetic field provides continuous, non-contact holding force allowing the object to rotate freely about the support point while maintaining balanced equilibrium.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

2Adaptability or versatility

If a balancing device requires counterweight adjustments to achieve desired angles, then it can balance objects at specific orientations, but it increases device complexity and operation difficulty

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveangular adjustment capabilityVSAvoidcounterweight adjustment mechanism

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent extracts and eliminates the counterweight adjustment mechanism from the balancing device. Instead of requiring users to add, move, or adjust counterweights to achieve desired balancing angles, the invention uses a magnetically attachable balance member that can be positioned at various angles on the ferrous metal plate. The magnetic attachment holds the balance member securely at any chosen angle without requiring counterweight modifications, thereby reducing device complexity while maintaining angular adaptability.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #2Taking out (Extraction)

3Reliability

If a balancing device uses fixed attachment points, then it can provide stable support, but it limits the variety of objects that can be balanced

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvesupport stabilityVSAvoidobject variety

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The patent creates a universal balancing system where the magnetically attachable balance member can be positioned on any ferrous metal plate affixed to diverse objects. The magnetic attachment mechanism provides reliable stable support while the ability to attach to different ferrous surfaces enables the device to balance various types of objects including plates, bottles, and other ferrous items, thereby achieving both reliability and versatility.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

4Stability of the object's composition

If a balancing device requires the object to be spun to achieve balance, then it can maintain equilibrium, but it prevents stationary balancing

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveequilibrium maintenanceVSAvoidstationary balancing capability

Core Design Contradiction:

Stability of the object's compositionVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces the mechanical spinning mechanism with a magnetic attachment system. The magnet embedded in the balance member creates a magnetic field that interacts with the ferrous metal plate to maintain equilibrium without requiring continuous rotation. This magnetic field provides the necessary holding force to maintain stable equilibrium while allowing the object to remain stationary, eliminating the need for spinning to achieve balance.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

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

Enables adjustable equilibrium balancing of various objects without counterweight adjustments, utilizing magnetic attachments and allowing free rotation, enhancing entertainment and utility by accommodating different objects and angles.

Implementation Method 1

a magnetically attachable balance member with a pointed spike

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectMagnetic attachment: Magnetism

Data Source

PatentUS10322354B2Angularly adjustable balancing device

Publication Date: 2019.06.18 MACHADO GAMERO LUIS GERARDO

AI summary

A balancing device which includes a plate which can be affixed to an object to be balanced, a balance member to be removably affixed to the plate, a support, and both the balance member and support having each one of a pointed spike and concave depression which receives the pointed spike. A user affixes the plate to an object to be balanced and attaches the balance member to the plate. Thereafter, a user places the object on top of the support resting on a surface so that the pointed spike is inserted into the concave depression. The object balances upon the support at an angle which can be adjusted by moving where the balance member is attached on the metal plate.