Magnetic Buckle Assembly for One-Handed Zipper Puller Insertion
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current buckle devices require precise alignment and force to insert a zipper puller, making them inconvenient, especially when one hand is occupied, such as when locking a suitcase.
Innovation Solution
A magnetic buckle device with a first base, inserting component, and magnetic components that generate an attraction force to guide and maintain the inserting component in a buckled state, reducing the force required for operation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a traditional buckle device is used, then the zipper can be securely locked, but the user must precisely align and apply force to insert the zipper puller, which is inconvenient especially when one hand is occupied
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the traditional mechanical alignment and engagement system with a magnetic field-based system. The magnetic attraction force automatically guides the zipper puller into the buckle device without requiring precise manual alignment or application of force, thereby improving ease of operation while maintaining secure locking functionality
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces a magnetic field as an intermediary force between the zipper puller and the buckle device. This magnetic field acts as a mediator that automatically attracts and positions the zipper puller within the buckle device, eliminating the need for direct mechanical manipulation and alignment by the user
2Ease of operation
If magnetic components are added to the buckle device, then the ease of operation is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the magnetic components directly into the existing buckle device structure. The first and second magnetic components are integrated with the buckle housing and zipper puller respectively, combining the magnetic attraction function with the existing mechanical locking components, thereby improving ease of operation without significantly increasing overall device complexity
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 buckle device simplifies the insertion process by using magnetic attraction to guide and secure the inserting component, reducing the user's necessary force and improving convenience.
Implementation Method 1
a magnetic attraction force is generated between the first component and the second component, thereby maintaining the inserting component in the buckled state
Data Source
AI summary
A magnetic buckle device has a first base, an inserting component, a second base, a first component, and a second component. The inserting component can be inserted into the first base, which engages the inserting component. The first base and the second base can move or rotate with respect to each other, thereby converting the inserting component into the unbuckled state. The first and second components are respectively mounted on the second base and the inserting component. When the inserting component is close to an inserting component receiver of the first base, a magnetic attraction force is generated between the second component and the first component for drawing the inserting component to the inserting component receiver. When the inserting component is inserted completely, the magnetic attraction force auxiliary keeps the inserting component in the buckled state, so any additional buckling structure is not necessary.