Floating Electrode Assembly for Electric Field Stabilization

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Solution Overview

Problem

There is a need for alternative systems and methods to efficiently reduce and mitigate the emission of electromagnetic radiation from excess charges in environments, as existing technologies do not effectively stabilize electric fields.

Innovation Solution

An assembly comprising an elongated member and a head member with a floating electrode, a ground electrode, and an insulator portion, where the ground electrode is charged with an earth system polarity, inducing an opposite polarity charge from the environment through electromagnetic induction to balance the electric field, thereby reducing electromagnetic radiation.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Object-affected harmful factors

If existing electromagnetic protection devices or electrostatic shielding paint are used, then some electromagnetic protection is provided, but they do not effectively stabilize electric fields or reduce electromagnetic radiation from excess charges

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveelectromagnetic radiationVSAvoidelectric field stabilization
Core Design Contradiction:
Object-affected harmful factorsVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The floating electrode automatically induces opposite polarity charges from the environment through electromagnetic induction when the ground electrode is charged, creating a self-regulating balanced electric field that stabilizes the environment without external control systems

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The system uses electromagnetic induction to convert the harmful effect of excess charges generating electromagnetic radiation into a beneficial balanced electric field, where the induced opposite polarity charges neutralize the excess charges and stabilize the electric field

Inventive Principle:
Principle #22Blessing in disguise (Convert harm into benefit)

2Reliability

If a balanced electric field is generated using floating and ground electrodes through electromagnetic induction, then electromagnetic radiation is reduced and electric field is stabilized, but the device structure becomes more complex

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveelectric field stabilizationVSAvoidassembly structure
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The assembly is divided into distinct functional components: a ground electrode connected to earth, a floating electrode for charge induction, and an insulator portion to maintain electrical separation, allowing each component to perform its specific function independently

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The insulator portion acts as an intermediary element between the ground electrode and floating electrode, providing necessary electrical isolation while maintaining structural connection, enabling the electromagnetic induction process to occur effectively

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

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 assembly effectively stabilizes electric and magnetic fields, reducing electromagnetic radiation to desirable levels, providing protection in both open and closed environments by generating a balanced electric field that compensates for excess charges.

Implementation Method 1

the floating electrode through an electromagnetic induction induces an electrical charge of an opposite polarity from the environment surrounding the head member

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElectromagnetic induction: Electromagnetic Induction

Data Source

PatentUS11322915B1Methods and assemblies to stabilize and reduce an electric field in an environment
Publication Date: 2022.05.03 CHIFARELLI ARMANDO
  • US11322915B1 patent drawing
  • US11322915B1 patent drawing
  • US11322915B1 patent drawing

AI summary

Methods and assemblies to stabilize and reduce an electric field in an environment are provided that include an elongated member and a head member. The head member is coupled to the elongated member. The head member includes a floating electrode, a ground electrode, and an insulator portion. The ground electrode spaced apart from the floating electrode. The ground electrode is in communication with the elongated member to receive a charge with a polarity of a earth system. The insulator portion is positioned between the floating and ground electrodes to insulate the floating electrode from the ground electrode. The floating electrode induces an electrical charge from the environment surrounding the head member. The floating electrode balances an existing charge on the ground electrode using an electromagnetic induction to collect a plurality of charges in the environment such that the floating and ground electrodes generate a balanced electric field.