Magnetic Pen Support Using Repulsion and Anchoring Balance
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing magnetic pen holder designs are obtrusive, limiting in design variations, and susceptible to external interference, failing to provide a balanced and aesthetically pleasing support for pens.
Innovation Solution
A magnetically self-balancing pen and base set with unique arrangements of repelling and anchoring magnetic members, allowing the pen to be protracted away from the base and lifted against gravity, while providing a strong holding force and resistance to external interference.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If the pen is placed in a cavity or cradle structure that partially surrounds the pen, then the pen can be held in place by magnetic forces, but the design appears obtrusive and limiting
Solution Approach 1:
The patent removes the traditional cavity or cradle structure that surrounded the pen, extracting only the essential magnetic holding function. The pen is held by magnetic forces between two flat surfaces without any enclosing structure, simplifying the design while maintaining reliability
Solution Approach 2:
The magnetic support system is divided into two separate magnetic members: one in the base and one in the pen. This segmentation allows each component to be simple and flat, eliminating the need for complex cradle structures while maintaining effective magnetic coupling
2Reliability
If supporting magnets are placed directly under and adjacent to the barrel of the pen, then the pen can be supported, but the design is limiting and the object appears to be hugging the support fixture
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts the magnets from their traditional position directly under the pen barrel and removes the surrounding cradle structure. The pen is supported by magnetic forces acting through a gap, allowing the pen to appear suspended rather than hugging the base
Solution Approach 2:
The magnetic interaction occurs through a vertical gap between the base and pen, creating a three-dimensional separation that allows the pen to appear levitating rather than in direct contact, improving aesthetic appearance while maintaining support stability
3Ease of operation
If a broad horizontal plane with central point placement is used, then the pen can be positioned, but the device is highly susceptible to external interference
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs two magnetic members that create balanced magnetic forces between the base and pen. This dual-magnet configuration creates a stable magnetic field that resists external interference, counteracting disruptive forces that would affect single-point magnetic systems
Solution Approach 2:
The patent combines attractive and repulsive magnetic forces in a balanced configuration. The interaction between two magnetic members creates a stable equilibrium that maintains positioning flexibility while resisting external interference through combined magnetic effects
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 design achieves a visually appealing and versatile pen support that allows for a wide range of artistic expressions, mimicking prior art designs while enhancing stability and reducing susceptibility to external interference.
Implementation Method 1
A first repelling magnetic member is disposed within a base member. A second repelling magnetic member is disposed within a detachable member. The first repelling magnetic member, and the second repelling magnetic member are oriented with like polls facing each other so as to generate a repelling magnetic force
Implementation Method 2
A first magnetic anchoring unit is disposed above the first repelling magnetic member. A second magnetic anchoring unit is disposed within the detachable member below the second repelling magnetic member, and is magnetically disposed upon the first magnetic anchoring unit
Implementation Method 3
generate a repelling magnetic force strong enough to cause the detachable member to protract away from the base member, and stand vertically against gravity
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AI summary
A magnetically balanced pen and base set which includes a base member housing a small magnet and a larger magnet located directly below it. The pen assembly has a barrel, a magnetically attractable tip, and a small, but powerful magnet located inside the barrel above the tip. The magnet in the pen barrel has a polarity equal to that of the upper surface of the large magnet in the base. these two magnets repel each other holding the pen up, while the smaller magnet holds the tip of the pen to the base.