Construction Magnetic Panel with Embedded Particles

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing magnetic building panels face inefficiencies in assembly and complex mechanisms for fixing magnetic elements, limiting their manufacturing and usage, with a narrow range of materials and low performance properties.

Innovation Solution

The construction magnetic panel features a base with magnetic structures arranged on its surface or within, using a flexible or rigid base made from materials like glass, metal, or fabric, with magnetic particles capable of magnetic interaction, and an adhesive joint that exceeds the magnetic attraction force, allowing for decorative and functional flexibility.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If complex mechanisms are used for fixing magnetic elements, then the panel structure is more secure, but the assembly process becomes less efficient and more difficult

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvepanel structure securityVSAvoidassembly efficiency
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The panel is divided into modular sections with standardized openings that accommodate magnetic elements. This segmentation allows for simplified assembly while maintaining structural integrity through systematic design of panel sections and their interconnections.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

Magnetic elements serve as intermediaries between panel sections, providing both structural connection and ease of assembly. The magnetic attraction force enables secure joining without complex mechanical fastening mechanisms, resolving the contradiction between security and assembly efficiency.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Ease of manufacture

If a narrow range of materials is used for the base, then the manufacturing process is simpler, but the versatility and quality of the panel are limited

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvemanufacturing simplicityVSAvoidmaterial options and panel quality
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of manufactureVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The base structure is designed with universal characteristics that can accommodate multiple material types including metal, glass, and fabric. The standardized opening patterns and magnetic element integration methods allow the same panel design to work with diverse base materials, expanding versatility without complicating manufacturing.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The panel employs composite construction combining different materials (metal base, glass inserts, fabric coverings) within a unified structure. This approach allows selection of optimal materials for specific applications while maintaining manufacturing simplicity through standardized assembly procedures.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #40Composite materials

3Reliability

If magnetic elements are fixed using traditional methods, then the fixing mechanism is reliable, but the installation and removal process requires skilled labor and is time-consuming

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvefixing mechanism reliabilityVSAvoidinstallation ease
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

Traditional mechanical fastening systems are replaced with magnetic attraction forces for securing panel elements. This substitution eliminates the need for screws, clips, or other complex mechanical fasteners, allowing reliable fixing while dramatically simplifying installation and removal operations to require minimal skill and time.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Solution Approach 2:

The magnetic fixing mechanism provides self-aligning and self-securing properties during assembly. Panel sections with magnetic elements automatically attract and position themselves during installation, reducing the need for skilled alignment and manual adjustment, thereby improving ease of operation while maintaining reliability.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

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

This solution simplifies installation and removal, reduces the need for skilled labor, and expands material options, enhancing the quality and versatility of magnetic building panels for various applications.

Implementation Method 1

magnetic structures which are arranged at least on a surface of the inner side or within a body the base... magnetic particles are characterized by the/the maximum energy product (BH)max within the range between 2,0 and 100,00 kJ/m3 and are capable of magnetic interaction with external magnetic-receptive materials

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectMagnetic interaction: Magnetism

Data Source

PatentUS20230207172A1Construction Magnetic Panel and Method of Manufacture
Publication Date: 2023.06.29 CUBY TECHNOLOGIES INC
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AI summary

A construction magnetic panel is provided having a flexible base formed with front and internal sides and including magnetic particles placed within the body of the panel. The magnetic particles are operated within a working temperature range between −60 and +120° C., whereby the magnetic particles are characterized by the maximum energy product (BH)max within the range between 2,0 and 100,00 kJ/m3 and are capable of magnetic interaction with external magnetically susceptible materials.