Magnetic Force Measuring Device Using Screw Rod Mechanism

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing magnetic force measurement methods using spring scales are prone to inaccuracies due to variations in human lifting speed, making it difficult to obtain consistent and accurate results.

Innovation Solution

A magnetic force measuring device with a measuring body and pressure gage, featuring a longitudinal channel with a lifting system, intermediate system, and jacking block, where the pressure gage records the maximum stress value, ensuring consistent force application through a screw rod and wrench system, and utilizing either electronic or memory pressure gages for precise measurement.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If a spring scale is used to directly pull up the test workpiece, then the measurement process is simple, but the measurement precision deteriorates due to variations in lifting speed

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvemeasurement process simplicityVSAvoidmagnetic force measurement accuracy
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSMeasurement precision

Solution Approach 1:

The patent introduces an intermediate mechanical transmission system consisting of a screw rod, nut, and jacking block that acts as a mediator between the operator and the test workpiece. This intermediary mechanism converts rotational motion into linear motion with controlled, uniform speed, eliminating the direct human-hand-spring scale connection that causes measurement variations. The screw rod mechanism ensures consistent lifting speed regardless of operator differences, thereby resolving the contradiction between operational simplicity and measurement precision.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent replaces the direct mechanical pulling method with a screw rod-nut-jacking block mechanical transmission system. This substitution transforms the uncontrolled linear motion of direct pulling into controlled, uniform linear motion through the mechanical advantage and self-locking properties of the screw mechanism. The replacement maintains mechanical operation simplicity while achieving precise, repeatable measurement results.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

2Device complexity

If the spring scale directly measures the pulling force, then the device complexity is low, but the reliability of measurement results deteriorates due to inability to capture maximum value

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvemeasurement device structureVSAvoidmeasurement result consistency
Core Design Contradiction:
Device complexityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The jacking block serves as a critical intermediary component that concentrates and transmits the pulling force uniformly to the test workpiece. By introducing this intermediary, the system ensures that the full maximum force is reliably applied and measured, eliminating the force distribution inconsistencies that occur with direct spring scale pulling. The jacking block's rigid structure and controlled motion ensure reliable force transmission.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent transforms the static spring scale measurement into a dynamic controlled lifting process using the screw rod mechanism. The dynamic rotation-to-linear-motion conversion allows the system to progressively apply and maintain the maximum required force, ensuring reliable capture of the peak magnetic force value. The mechanical dynamics of the screw system provide controlled force application that enhances measurement reliability.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

3Ease of operation

If different operators perform the measurement, then the ease of operation is maintained, but the measurement precision deteriorates due to individual differences in lifting speed

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveoperator accessibilityVSAvoidresult consistency across operators
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSMeasurement precision

Solution Approach 1:

The screw rod-nut-jacking block mechanism is designed to be self-regulating, where the mechanical properties of the screw threads automatically control the lifting speed and force application. Once the operator initiates the measurement by rotating the screw rod, the system self-regulates the motion speed and force distribution without requiring operator skill or attention to maintain consistency. This self-service characteristic eliminates operator-induced variations while maintaining ease of operation.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The patent replaces the human operator's direct manual pulling action with a mechanical screw rod-nut-jacking block system. This substitution removes the human element of variable lifting speed from the measurement process. The mechanical system's inherent properties (thread pitch, friction, mechanical advantage) ensure that all operators, regardless of individual differences, achieve identical measurement conditions, thereby resolving the contradiction between operational accessibility and result consistency.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

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 device provides accurate and consistent magnetic force measurements by canceling out magnetic and gravitational forces, minimizing the influence of operator variability and ensuring reliable results across different conditions.

Implementation Method 1

When subjected to an external action force, the lifting system can drive the intermediate system to move up or down in the longitudinal channel, so as to apply a force to the jacking block to lift the jacking block upward or push the jacking block to jack up the measuring body

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectMechanical Force: Mechanical Force

Implementation Method 2

The pressure gage records a maximum stress value of the jacking block

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectStress:

Implementation Method 3

One of the measuring body and the jacking block is magnetically conductive, and the other is not magnetically conductive

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectMagnetic Force: Magnetism

Data Source

PatentUS20240353509A1Magnetic force measuring device
Publication Date: 2024.10.24 SOPH LTD
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AI summary

A magnetic force measuring device includes a measuring body and a pressure gage. A center of the measuring body is provided with a longitudinal channel. A lifting system, an intermediate system, and a jacking block are arranged in the longitudinal channel. The pressure gage is associated with the intermediate system. Bottom surfaces of the measuring body and the jacking block are flush to form a same contact surface in contact with a magnetic module. One of the measuring body and the jacking block is magnetically conductive, and the other is not magnetically conductive. When subjected to an external action force, the lifting system can drive the intermediate system to move up or down in the longitudinal channel, to lift the jacking block upward or push the jacking block to jack up the measuring body. The pressure gage records a maximum stress value of the jacking block.