Magnetic Tile with Parchment Envelope for Durable Surface Attachment

Solution Overview

Problem

Existing magnetic tiles and panels lack durability and effective protection for their magnetic materials, and there is a need for a cost-effective solution that combines magnetic functionality with a protective barrier and aesthetic appeal.

Innovation Solution

A magnetic tile comprising a non-magnetic material with embedded magnetic material, covered by one or more layers of barrier material and enveloped by a parchment layer, allowing for magnetic attachment and secure placement on surfaces.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If magnetic material is embedded in a tile without protective covering, then magnetic functionality is achieved, but the magnetic material lacks durability and protection

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveprotection of magnetic materialVSAvoidstructure of tile

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies nesting by placing the magnetic material inside a cavity within the tile body, then covering it with a barrier material layer, and finally enveloping the entire assembly with a parchment layer. This nested structure protects the magnetic material while maintaining a compact, integrated tile design.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #7Nested doll (Nesting)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent uses composite materials by combining the magnetic material with non-magnetic tile materials, barrier materials (such as metal or plastic), and parchment material. This creates a multi-layer composite structure that provides both magnetic functionality and protective durability.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #40Composite materials

2Reliability

If multiple protective layers are added to protect magnetic material, then durability and protection are improved, but manufacturing complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveprotection of magnetic materialVSAvoidmanufacturing process

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies preliminary action by forming the cavity within the tile body before embedding the magnetic material. This pre-prepared cavity simplifies the subsequent assembly process, allowing the magnetic material to be placed and then systematically covered with protective layers in a straightforward sequence.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #10Preliminary action

3Reliability

If barrier material and parchment layers are added, then protection and aesthetic appeal are improved, but cost increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveprotection of magnetic materialVSAvoidmanufacturing cost

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies this principle by using a thin parchment material as the outermost layer. The parchment provides aesthetic appeal and additional protection while being a thin, cost-effective material that does not significantly increase manufacturing cost or complexity.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #30Flexible shells and thin films

4Adaptability or versatility

If magnetic material is embedded in tile, then magnetic attachment functionality is achieved, but the tile lacks aesthetic appeal and protection

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvemagnetic attachment capabilityVSAvoidprotection and aesthetics

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies nesting by placing the magnetic material inside a cavity within the tile body, then covering it with a barrier material layer, and finally enveloping the entire assembly with a parchment layer. This nested structure protects the magnetic material while maintaining a compact, integrated tile design.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #7Nested doll (Nesting)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent uses composite materials by combining the magnetic material with non-magnetic tile materials, barrier materials (such as metal or plastic), and parchment material. This creates a multi-layer composite structure that provides both magnetic functionality and protective durability.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #40Composite materials

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 solution provides a durable, cost-effective, and aesthetically appealing magnetic tile that is securely attachable to surfaces, offering enhanced protection for the magnetic material and allowing for easy reconfiguration and maintenance.

Implementation Method 1

A magnetic tile comprising a non-magnetic material with embedded magnetic material, covered by one or more layers of barrier material and enveloped by a parchment layer, allowing for magnetic attachment and secure placement on surfaces

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectMagnetism: Magnetism

Data Source

PatentUS10287781B2Tile with magnetic type material and covered with a layer of parchment and process thereof

Publication Date: 2019.05.14 PERGAMENA PARCHMENTS & LEATHERS INC

AI summary

The present invention relates generally to a tile or panel having at least one magnetic material embedded therein, and fully or partially covered with at least one layer of parchment. The invention also encompasses at least one discrete permanent magnet that is placed at an appropriate location within a panel or tile, and wherein at least a portion of the panel or tile and the at least one magnet are then optionally covered with at least one layer of at least one barrier material, and then at least one parchment layer partially or fully envelopes this assembly. The inventive tile having at least one magnetic type material can have at least one indicia or design on at least one surface, and the inventive tile can be magnetically attached to a wall or another panel having at least one magnetic type material to form a wall or panel surface.