Magnetic Suspension Imitation Flame Device
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional imitation flame lamps have a poor faux flame effect due to limited swing motion caused by metallic wires and high energy consumption due to increased friction.
Innovation Solution
An imitation flame device using a magnet and ferromagnetic element for suspension, allowing point contact and reduced friction, enabling more natural and stable swing motion with reduced energy consumption.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Stability of the object's composition
If a metallic wire is used to connect the swing assembly to the base, then the swing assembly can be fixed in position, but the swing motion is limited and the faux flame effect becomes stiff
Solution Approach 1:
The patent removes the metallic wire connection between the swing assembly and base, extracting the constraint that limited swing motion. Instead, a magnetic suspension system is implemented where magnets in the base attract the swing assembly to provide stabilization without physical wire constraints, allowing free swing motion while maintaining position stability.
2Stability of the object's composition
If a metallic wire is used to connect the swing assembly to the base, then the swing assembly can be fixed, but friction increases and more electric energy is required
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the mechanical wire connection system with a magnetic field-based suspension system. Magnets embedded in the base create magnetic attraction forces that stabilize the swing assembly without physical contact, eliminating friction losses and reducing energy consumption while maintaining position stability.
3Use of energy by moving object
If point contact is used between magnet and ferromagnetic element, then friction is reduced and energy consumption decreases, but suspension stability may be compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements point contact between magnets and ferromagnetic elements at specific locations to minimize friction and energy consumption. The magnetic field distribution is optimized locally at contact points to provide sufficient attraction force for stable suspension, achieving both low energy consumption and stable suspension through localized magnetic field enhancement.
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 achieves an improved imitation flame effect with enhanced stability and energy efficiency, reducing the need for frequent power-on drives and extending battery life.
Implementation Method 1
the first magnet and the ferromagnetic element are attracted each other to cause the swing support to suspend within the base
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AI summary
An imitation flame device (100) includes a base (10), a flame component (20), a swing support (30), a first magnet (40), and a ferromagnetic element (50). The swing support (30) is configured in the base (10), the flame component (20) is fixed on the swing support (30) and protruded out of the base (10), one of the first magnet (40) and the ferromagnetic element (50) is installed in the base (10), another of the first magnet (40) and the ferromagnetic element (50) is fixed on the swing support (30), the first magnet (40) and the ferromagnetic element (50) are attracted each other to cause the swing support (30) to suspend within the base (10), and the first magnet (40) and the ferromagnetic element (50) are in point contact. The device shows flaming effect of faux flame to achieve an excellent imitation effect and saves energy.