Magnetic Light Mounting Bracket for Stable Tank Wall Illumination
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Solution Overview
Problem
There is a need for a secure and adaptable lighting system that can be mounted on the interior or exterior surfaces of chemical tanks, which are often made of magnetic materials, to provide adequate illumination for cleaning purposes without falling or damaging the tank surfaces, and must be suitable for various tank geometries and sizes.
Innovation Solution
A magnetic mounting bracket with a base having a first magnetic contact, an arm mount, a light mount, and pivotally connected arms and pads with second magnetic contacts, allowing secure attachment to magnetic surfaces and supporting a light source across different tank geometries and sizes.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Illumination intensity
If a magnetic mounting bracket is used to attach to the interior wall surface of a chemical tank, then the lighting system can be positioned closer to the wall surface for better illumination, but there is a risk that the bracket may fall, slip, or slide and damage the tank surface
Solution Approach 1:
The magnetic mounting bracket is divided into multiple components: a base with first magnetic contacts, adjustable arms, and pads with second magnetic contacts. This segmentation allows the bracket to distribute its weight and magnetic force across multiple contact points, improving stability while maintaining close proximity to the tank surface for optimal lighting.
Solution Approach 2:
The bracket incorporates adjustable arms that can pivot and be positioned at different angles. This dynamic adjustability allows the operator to optimize the lighting angle and position while maintaining secure magnetic attachment, preventing slipping or sliding that could damage the tank surface.
2Adaptability or versatility
If the magnetic mounting bracket is designed to work on various tank geometries (cylindrical, spherical, planar), then the device becomes more versatile, but the structural complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The magnetic mounting bracket is designed with universal magnetic contacts and adjustable arms that can adapt to multiple surface geometries including cylindrical, spherical, and planar surfaces. The same basic structure serves multiple functions across different tank types without requiring geometry-specific modifications, achieving versatility through standardized components.
Solution Approach 2:
The adjustable arms with pivot joints provide dynamic positioning capability, allowing the bracket to conform to different surface curvatures and orientations. This mechanical flexibility enables the same device to work on various tank geometries without increasing structural complexity through multiple specialized designs.
3Device complexity
If hand lamps are hung from internal scaffolding, then the lighting system is simple to implement, but the lighting is positioned too far from the interior wall surface for effective cleaning illumination
Solution Approach 1:
The invention replaces the traditional mechanical suspension system (hanging from scaffolding) with a magnetic attachment system. The magnetic mounting bracket uses magnetic forces to attach directly to the tank wall, eliminating the need for scaffolding and internal support structures. This substitution enables the light source to be positioned much closer to the wall surface while maintaining system simplicity through the use of magnetic rather than mechanical attachment.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The solution provides a secure, adjustable, and versatile lighting system that can be mounted on various magnetic surfaces, ensuring stable illumination without falling or damaging the tank, and is suitable for a wide range of chemical tank sizes and geometries.
Implementation Method 1
a base having a first magnetic contact positioned on a bottom surface of the base; each of the at least one pad having a second magnetic contact positioned on a contact surface of the at least one pad
Data Source
AI summary
Various embodiments relate to a mounting bracket for supporting a light source on a magnetic wall structure, the magnetic mounting bracket comprising: (a) base having a first magnetic contact positioned on a bottom surface of the base; (b) an arm mount affixed to the base; (c) a light mount affixed to the base; (d) at least one arm pivotally fixed to the arm mount; and (e) a pad pivotally connected to an extending end of the at least one arm, each pad having a second magnetic contact positioned on a contact surface of each pad. Various embodiments further relate to a method of supporting a light source on a magnetic wall structure.