Automatic Magnetic Buckle with 360 Rotation and Hinge
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing buckles have an unreasonable structure design, leading to a weak connection between the buckle base and clamping head, limited 360° rotation, and inconvenient single-angle fastening and separation.
Innovation Solution
An automatic magnetic buckle with a clamping head and buckle base featuring a magnetic subassembly, a buckle subassembly with hinged fasteners and a pressure spring, and a fastener unfolding device, allowing secure magnetic connection and 360° rotation for easy attachment and detachment.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a magnetic subassembly is added to achieve magnetic connection, then the connection between buckle base and clamping head becomes firm, but the structure complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The magnetic subassembly integrates the magnetic connection function directly into the buckle structure, combining the magnetic attractor and connector into a unified component that provides both structural support and magnetic coupling without requiring separate complex mechanisms
Solution Approach 2:
The magnetic field replaces traditional mechanical fastening mechanisms such as screws, clips, or latches, using magnetic attraction force to achieve firm connection between the buckle base and clamping head, thereby simplifying the overall structure while maintaining connection reliability
2Ease of operation
If the buckle is designed in a flat shape for single-angle fastening, then the structure is simple, but the ease of operation is reduced due to limited rotation capability
Solution Approach 1:
The buckle transitions from a static flat design to a dynamic structure capable of 360° rotation, allowing the clamping head to rotate relative to the buckle base through a hinge connection, enabling fastening and separation from multiple angles and improving operational flexibility
Solution Approach 2:
The buckle is divided into separable functional modules including the buckle base, clamping head, and hinge connection, allowing independent movement and rotation of each segment to achieve 360° fastening capability while maintaining overall structural simplicity
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 design provides a stable and firm connection between the buckle base and clamping head, enabling convenient separation and rotation, reducing effort and time required for operation.
Implementation Method 1
the said clamping head and the buckle base are set with magnetic subassemblies which are mutually attracted. Clamping head and buckle base are attracted together through the matching of the magnetic subassembly
Data Source
AI summary
The present invention discloses an automatic magnetic buckle, which comprises a matching clamping head and a buckle base. The said clamping head comprises a clamping head housing, and the said clamping head housing has a cavity extending through the upper and lower ends of the clamping head housing. The said cavity is set with a buckle subassembly, the said buckle base is set with a clamping head matching with the said buckle subassembly, and the said clamping head and the buckle base are set with magnetic subassemblies which are mutually attracted. Clamping head and buckle base are attracted together through the matching of the magnetic subassembly. The buckle subassembly is matched with the clamping head to securely connect the clamping head and the buckle base. The present invention also discloses a method of using the automatic magnetic buckle.