Magnetic Panel Insert Mount for Aircraft Devices
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing attachment methods for devices on aircraft honeycomb panels, such as potted inserts with threaded connections, are not suitable for temporary and secure manual attachment and detachment, particularly in environments with vibration and turbulence.
Innovation Solution
A magnetic insert receptacle system using a magnet or ferromagnetic stud for temporary and secure attachment of devices to aircraft panels, allowing for repeated manual attachment and detachment by magnetic attraction.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If threaded connections are used to secure devices to honeycomb panel, then resistance to unauthorized manipulation and vibration effects is improved, but ease of manual repeated attachment and detachment deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the threaded mechanical connection system with a magnetic field-based attachment system. The magnet embedded in the insert receptacle creates magnetic attraction forces that securely hold devices against vibration and unauthorized manipulation, while allowing easy manual attachment and detachment without tools. This substitution of mechanical threading with magnetic forces resolves the contradiction between secure attachment and ease of operation.
2Reliability
If threaded connections are used to secure devices to honeycomb panel, then security against unauthorized manipulation is improved, but requirement for tool usage deteriorates ease of operation
Solution Approach 1:
The magnetic attachment system replaces the tool-dependent threaded connection system. The magnetic force provides sufficient security against unauthorized manipulation and vibration effects, while allowing users to attach and detach devices with simple manual pulling motions, eliminating the need for any tools. This directly resolves the contradiction between security and ease of operation.
3Ease of operation
If magnets are used for temporary attachment, then ease of manual repeated attachment and detachment is improved, but resistance to vibration and turbulence deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent optimizes magnetic field parameters including magnet strength, size, and material properties to generate sufficient magnetic attraction force that overcomes vibration and turbulence effects during aircraft operation. The magnetic force parameters are specifically tuned to provide both easy manual detachment and reliable resistance to environmental disturbances, resolving the contradiction between ease of operation and reliability.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Enables secure and repeatable attachment and detachment of devices like phones and artwork on aircraft panels, providing stability during turbulence and vibration without the need for tools, while maintaining resistance to unauthorized manipulation.
Implementation Method 1
A magnetic insert receptacle system using a magnet or ferromagnetic stud for temporary and secure attachment of devices to aircraft panels, allowing for repeated manual attachment and detachment by magnetic attraction.
Data Source
AI summary
A panel insert comprising an external body having an open end, said body having a central bore, a magnet received in said bore and having a smooth surface facing said open end of the body, said magnet being affixed to said body.