Magnetic Garage Screen Net Assembly with Segmented Insect Barrier
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Solution Overview
Problem
There is no effective method to keep flying insects out of a garage while allowing the garage door to remain open, especially with easy installation and tool-less setup, which hinders homeowners from enjoying activities in the garage.
Innovation Solution
A screen net assembly is attached to the garage door, featuring magnetic units, handle bars for easy movement, and locking bars for secure attachment, creating a walkway that allows users to enter while keeping insects out.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Object-affected harmful factors
If a screen net assembly is installed to keep flying insects out of the garage, then insect exclusion effectiveness is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The screen net assembly is divided into multiple magnetic door units (first magnetic garage door unit, second magnetic garage door unit) that can be separately installed and adjusted. Each unit contains its own magnets, screen material, and handling features, allowing modular installation and easier maintenance while providing comprehensive insect protection across the entire garage door opening.
2Ease of manufacture
If magnetic units are used to attach the screen net to the garage door, then ease of installation is improved, but holding force may be insufficient for large doors
Solution Approach 1:
The magnetic attachment system is segmented into multiple magnetic units distributed across the screen net assembly. Each magnetic unit independently contributes to the total holding force, allowing the system to scale with door size while maintaining easy tool-free installation. The segmented approach ensures adequate magnetic force distribution across large door surfaces.
Solution Approach 2:
Multiple magnetic units are combined work together to provide cumulative holding force. The first magnetic garage door unit and second magnetic garage door unit both attach to their respective door sections, creating a unified screen net assembly with sufficient overall attachment strength to secure the screen net firmly to the garage door.
3Ease of operation
If handle bars are added to assist user movement, then ease of operation is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
Handle bars are strategically positioned at specific locations on the magnetic door units where users naturally grasp for lifting and positioning. This localized addition provides mechanical advantage exactly where needed during installation and operation, while the rest of the screen net assembly remains relatively simple in design.
4Reliability
If locking bars are added to secure the screen net to the garage door edge, then reliability is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
Locking bars are positioned at critical locations where the screen net assembly interfaces with the garage door edge, providing secure anchoring points. This localized reinforcement ensures reliable attachment at key stress points while maintaining overall system simplicity.
Solution Approach 2:
The locking bars are designed to engage with the garage door edge in a predetermined manner, automatically securing the screen net assembly in its proper position during installation. This preliminary securing action ensures reliable attachment before the user completes the installation process.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The screen net assembly effectively prevents flying insects from entering the garage, allowing homeowners to use their garage with the door open by providing an easy-to-install and tool-less solution for insect exclusion.
Implementation Method 1
A first magnetic garage door unit arranged in the garage and further having a screen. A first long door magnet and a second long door magnet joined to the screen
Data Source
AI summary
A screen net assembly is configured to keep our flying insects. The screen net attached to garage door that travels along a first garage door rail and a second garage door rail. A first magnetic garage door unit arranged in the garage and further having a screen. A first long door magnet and a second long door magnet joined to the screen with a seam as walkway therebetween. A plurality of handle bars are joined to the screen and configured to assist a user with raising and lowering the first magnetic garage door unit along the garage door. A plurality of locking bars, joined to the screen and configured to lock the screen to an edge of the garage door. A walkway, arranged between the first long door magnet and the second long door magnet. A user can walk through the walkway while keeping flying insects out of the garage.