Magnetic Storage Panel Damping for Smooth Rail Positioning
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional storage panel guiding devices for ultrasonic diagnostic apparatuses lack an effective damping mechanism to prevent sliding and derailing, leading to user burden and potential malfunctions due to sudden stops, especially when handling precise medical instruments.
Innovation Solution
A storage panel guiding device equipped with a magnetic damper comprising a first and second magnetic body and a thin plate, where the magnetic attractive force between them provides a constant friction force to dampen the movement of the storage panel, ensuring smooth and controlled movement without abrasion.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a wheel and stopper mechanism is used to guide the storage panel, then the panel can be prevented from completely derailing, but the panel cannot be stopped at intermediate positions and continues to slide or roll
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the purely mechanical wheel-stopper system with a magnetic damping system. Magnetic bodies are positioned between magnetic attractors to provide continuous frictional resistance through magnetic attraction forces, enabling the storage panel to be stopped at any intermediate position along the guide rails, not just at complete insertion or removal points.
2Ease of operation
If a mechanical stopper or ramp is used to stop the storage panel, then movement can be halted, but impact forces are generated that can cause malfunction
Solution Approach 1:
The magnetic damping system provides gradual resistance throughout the movement range, cushioning the deceleration process before the panel reaches its final position. The magnetic attraction force increases progressively as the panel approaches the target position, smoothly reducing velocity and eliminating sudden impacts that could damage the ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus.
3Ease of operation
If conventional mechanical damping mechanisms are used, then movement can be controlled, but abrasion occurs reducing durability
Solution Approach 1:
The patent eliminates direct mechanical contact between moving parts by using magnetic fields for damping. The magnetic bodies on the storage panel interact with magnetic attractors on the guide rails through magnetic attraction forces, providing friction-based damping without physical abrasion, thereby significantly enhancing durability.
4Device complexity
If no damping mechanism is used, then the structure remains simple, but the storage panel slides uncontrollably causing user burden
Solution Approach 1:
The magnetic damping system adjusts the magnetic attraction force parameters to achieve optimal damping效果. By controlling the strength and distribution of magnetic fields, the system provides smooth, controllable resistance that prevents uncontrolled sliding while maintaining a relatively simple overall structure with integrated magnetic components.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The magnetic damper effectively prevents the storage panel from sliding or derailing, enhancing user convenience and durability by reducing friction and ensuring the ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus can be accurately positioned and protected from impacts.
Implementation Method 1
a magnetic damper including a first magnetic body, a second magnetic body, and a thin plate, wherein a magnetic attractive force acts between the first and second magnetic bodies
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AI summary
Embodiments of the present invention may provide a storage panel guiding device, which is configured to dampen movement of a storage panel movement using magnetic attractive force to thereby reduce damper friction. The storage panel guiding device of the present invention comprises the following: a magnetic damper including a first magnetic body, a second magnetic body and a thin plate interposed therebetween; a storage panel to which the first magnetic body is attached; a guide panel to which the second magnetic body is attached; a slide rail having a slot in which the guide panel can move; and a storage case accommodating the magnetic damper, the storage panel and the guide panel.