Modular Magnetic Tool Rack for Easy Socket Retention

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing tool socket organizers require significant force to insert sockets due to protruding flanges, which wear out over time, reducing their securing effectiveness.

Innovation Solution

A modular magnetic tool rack with a sliding groove and connector assembly, featuring sliding seats and magnetic pieces, allows for easy socket attachment and customization, using screw-lock mechanisms for secure engagement and magnetic attraction.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If protruding flanges are used on slot walls to secure sockets, then socket retention is improved, but insertion ease deteriorates and flange wear increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvesocket retentionVSAvoidinsertion ease

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces the mechanical protruding flange system with a magnetic field-based retention system. Magnets embedded in the slot walls create magnetic attraction forces that hold sockets securely without requiring physical protrusions, thereby enabling easy insertion while maintaining reliable retention.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent changes the retention mechanism from mechanical contact (protruding flanges) to magnetic field interaction. By adjusting magnetic field strength and distribution, the system achieves secure socket retention without the wear and insertion resistance problems of mechanical flanges.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #35Parameter changes

2Reliability

If protruding flanges are used on slot walls to secure sockets, then socket retention is improved, but flange durability deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvesocket retentionVSAvoidflange service life

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSDuration of action of stationary object

Solution Approach 1:

The patent eliminates mechanical flanges entirely by using embedded magnets to provide retention forces. This substitution removes the wear-prone protruding flanges from the system, extending the service life of the slot structure while maintaining secure socket retention through magnetic attraction.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

3Reliability

If significant force is required to press sockets into place, then socket retention is improved, but operation complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvesocket retentionVSAvoidoperation complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces the force-intensive mechanical press-fit system with a magnetic attraction system. Sockets are retained through magnetic forces without requiring significant insertion force, simplifying the operation while maintaining reliable retention.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

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

Enables secure and easy socket retention with reduced wear, allowing for flexible configuration and optimal magnetic attraction.

Implementation Method 1

a magnetic piece (33) disposed inside the sliding seat (31)

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectMagnetic attraction: Magnetism

Data Source

PatentUS20260008172A1Modular magnetic tool rack

Publication Date: 2026.01.08 CHEN HSIANG YUN

AI summary

A modular magnetic tool rack comprising a main body with a sliding groove featuring a wide section and a narrow section, and a connector assembly. The assembly includes a sliding seat movably disposed within the groove, a connector body with a screw-lock connection, and a magnetic piece housed in an accommodating slot. The connector body can be tightened to lock the sliding seat or loosened to allow longitudinal movement along the main body.