Magnetic Closure Parts with Locking Element for Easy Release
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing closure devices fail to provide a strong, load-bearing connection that is both simple and comfortable to establish and release, often requiring complex mechanisms or high forces to separate the connected parts.
Innovation Solution
A magnetic closure device with permanent magnets and ferromagnetic materials, where the first closure part has a magnetic installation and the second closure part has a magnetic armature, allowing for magnetic attraction and engagement, enabling a strong, load-bearing connection that can be easily released by adjusting the locking element.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Strength
If a magnetic closure device is used to establish a strong connection, then the connection strength is improved, but the ease of release deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The closure device is divided into two functional parts: a magnetic installation for providing attraction force and a separate locking element for mechanical engagement. This segmentation allows the magnetic force to hold the connection strongly while the locking element can be independently actuated for easy release when needed.
Solution Approach 2:
The locking element serves as an intermediary mechanism between the magnetic attraction and the engagement portions. It translates the magnetic holding force into a mechanically releasable connection, allowing strong attachment during normal use but simple release through actuation of the locking element.
2Strength
If a complex locking mechanism is used to ensure strong connection, then the connection strength is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The magnetic installation automatically performs the function of holding the closure parts together without requiring complex mechanical locking mechanisms. The magnetic attraction self-regulates to maintain strong connection, eliminating the need for elaborate multi-component locking systems.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces complex mechanical locking systems with a magnetic field-based holding mechanism. The magnetic installation provides strong connection strength through electromagnetic attraction rather than through complex mechanical interlocking, significantly reducing device complexity.
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 magnetic closure device establishes a strong, secure connection that can be easily released with minimal effort, providing a simple and comfortable method for connecting and disconnecting functional groups, such as electronic devices or accessories.
Implementation Method 1
The first magnetic installation and the second magnetic installation when placing the first closure part and the second closure part against one another mutually interact in a magnetically attracting manner
Implementation Method 2
the at least one locking element is magnetically configured in such a manner that the at least one locking element in the closing position by way of the first magnetic installation and/or the second magnetic installation is loaded in the direction of engaging with the at least one engagement portion
Data Source
AI summary
It is provided a closure device having a first closure part including a body, and a second closure part, said closure parts for closing the closure device are placeable against one another along a closing direction and in a closing position being connected to one another; and at least one locking element which is disposed so as to be adjustable on the body of the first closure part, and at least one engagement portion which is molded on the second closure part, wherein the at least one locking element and the at least one engagement portion in a closing position are mutually engaged in such a manner that the first closure part and the second closure part are locked to one another. The first closure part has a first magnetic installation and the second closure part has a second magnetic installation.