Elastomeric Magnetic Band for Versatile Cylindrical Attachment
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Solution Overview
Problem
Magnets and elastomeric materials have not been effectively combined for practical applications, lacking the benefits of both in existing technologies.
Innovation Solution
A stretchable and flexible magnetic band composed of elastomers and magnets, optionally with wires and grommets, allowing for attachment to cylindrical objects and providing frictional resistance, enabling versatile uses.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If magnets and elastomeric materials are combined, then versatility and functionality are improved, but manufacturing complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines magnets and elastomeric materials into a single integrated magnetic band product, merging two previously separate materials to create a versatile tool that can attach to various surfaces and hold magnetic items, thereby improving functionality while managing manufacturing complexity through direct integration
Solution Approach 2:
The invention uses composite construction by embedding magnets within elastomeric material to create a hybrid product that leverages the magnetic properties of one material and the flexibility/grip of another, enabling the band to conform to cylindrical objects and provide both attachment and holding capabilities
2Ease of operation
If the magnetic band is made stretchable and flexible, then ease of operation is improved, but structural stability deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The magnetic band utilizes an elastomeric shell that provides flexibility and stretchability for easy operation, allowing the band to be stretched to fit around cylindrical objects of various sizes while maintaining structural integrity through the elastic properties of the material
Solution Approach 2:
The band is designed to conform to curved surfaces of cylindrical objects, using its flexibility to wrap around and attach to poles, trees, or other cylindrical structures, with the elastomeric material's ability to bend and conform enabling secure attachment while maintaining structural stability
3Shape
If wire is added to the magnetic band, then shape retention is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
Wire is added locally to the magnetic band at specific positions to provide shape retention and structural support where needed, particularly to help the band maintain its bent shape when wrapped around cylindrical objects, while the rest of the band remains simple elastomeric material for flexibility
Solution Approach 2:
The wire acts as an intermediary structural element embedded within the elastomeric material, providing internal support and shape memory to the flexible band, allowing it to retain bent shapes when wrapped around objects while the elastomeric material provides external flexibility and grip
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 band offers enhanced flexibility, shape retention, and magnetic holding capabilities, making it suitable for various applications such as holding items, attaching to trees or poles, and providing easy accessibility to magnetic quality items.
Implementation Method 1
The magnetic band comprises an elastomeric resin and one or more magnets
Implementation Method 2
The magnetic band may also have gripping qualities from the resin that allows it to possess frictional resistance with trees or other objects
Implementation Method 3
The present invention relates to a stretchable flexible rubber or rubber-like band
Data Source
AI summary
A magnetic band that is made of elastomeric resin material with magnets deposed therein is disclosed. The magnetic band optionally contains wires and also optionally contains holes at each end that may have grommets inserted into the holes. The magnetic band is used for a plurality of purposes including its ability to hold metallic magnetic items.