Magnetic Assembly with Segmented Cover for Flexible Packaging
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current magnetic assemblies are inflexible and require re-designing when specifications change, occupying large space in electronic devices due to fixed packaging structures, limiting their adaptability to different design specifications.
Innovation Solution
A magnetic assembly comprising a Printed Circuit Board (PCB) with magnetic elements connected via an electric circuit and a cover with adjustable accommodation spaces and injection portions for adhesive, allowing selection of the cover based on magnetic element specifications, enabling flexible packaging adjustments.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a fixed packaging structure is used for magnetic assemblies, then the manufacturing process is simple, but the adaptability to different design specifications is poor
Solution Approach 1:
The packaging structure is divided into a base structure and a detachable cover. The cover can be separated and replaced independently, allowing different covers to be matched with the same base structure to accommodate different magnetic element specifications, thereby improving adaptability without significantly increasing overall complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The base structure is designed as a universal platform that can accommodate multiple types of magnetic elements. By using a standardized base with adjustable or interchangeable covers, the same base structure serves multiple functions for different product specifications, enhancing versatility.
2Adaptability or versatility
If the packaging structure is re-designed for specification changes, then the adaptability is improved, but the manufacturing time and cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
By segmenting the packaging into a permanent base and a replaceable cover, design changes only require replacing the cover rather than re-manufacturing the entire packaging structure. This maintains high manufacturing efficiency while enabling quick adaptation to specification changes.
Solution Approach 2:
Different covers are pre-manufactured to match various magnetic element specifications. During production, the appropriate cover is selected and attached to the base structure, eliminating the need for on-the-fly design changes or re-manufacturing, thus maintaining productivity while achieving adaptability.
3Adaptability or versatility
If a single appearance specification is used, then the manufacturing process is simplified, but the design versatility is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The appearance structure is segmented into a fixed base and interchangeable covers. Each cover can have different appearance specifications while sharing the same base structure, allowing design versatility without requiring complex re-design of the entire packaging for each specification.
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 the magnetic assembly to adapt to various specifications without re-manufacturing the packaging structure, reducing space occupation and enhancing design versatility by allowing for the selection of appropriate covers based on the required accommodation space.
Implementation Method 1
An accommodation space is formed on the cover for receiving the magnetic elements after the assembly of the cover and the PCB. More than one injection portion is further formed on the cover for injection of adhesive, so that the two components are fixedly disposed.
Data Source
AI summary
A magnetic assembly is formed by a Printed Circuit Board (PCB) and a cover. A plurality of magnetic elements is electrically disposed on the PCB, and the magnetic elements are connected to one another through an electric circuit on the PCB. An accommodation space is formed on the cover for receiving the magnetic elements. During the manufacturing of the magnetic assembly, a cover with an appropriate space is selected according to the size, quantity, and specification type of the magnetic elements. After the two components are assembled, adhesive is injected into the cover, so that the cover and the PCB are fixedly disposed, and the elements in the accommodation space are protected. Therefore, in a process of manufacturing the magnetic assembly, covers with different accommodation spaces are selected for collocation according to requirements of the assembled electrical elements.