Magnetic Vise Base for Quick Ferromagnetic Work Surface Attachment
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing vises for securing work pieces on work tables are cumbersome and inefficient, often requiring heavy construction or cumbersome mechanical fasteners, which limit flexibility and ease of use.
Innovation Solution
A vise with a magnetic assembly that produces a magnetic field to securely attach to magnetically permeable or ferromagnetic work surfaces, allowing for quick and versatile positioning without the need for bolts or screws.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Stability of the object's composition
If a vise is made heavy to resist movement during work, then stability is improved, but ease of operation deteriorates due to difficulty in handling and maneuvering
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the traditional mechanical anchoring system (bolts, screws, heavy weight) with a magnetic field-based attachment system. The magnetic assembly generates magnetic force to secure the vise to the work surface, eliminating the need for heavy construction while maintaining stability during operation.
2Strength
If mechanical fasteners are used to secure the vise to the work surface, then attachment strength is improved, but device complexity increases due to cumbersome fastening mechanisms
Solution Approach 1:
The patent substitutes mechanical fasteners (bolts, screws) with a magnetic attachment system. The magnetic assembly provides secure attachment through magnetic force without requiring complex mechanical fastening mechanisms, thereby reducing device complexity while maintaining attachment strength.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent extracts the fastening function from the vise body by using a separate, removable magnetic assembly. This allows the magnetic component to be independently attached to the work surface and engaged with the vise, simplifying the overall device structure.
3Reliability
If mechanical fasteners are used to secure the vise, then attachment reliability is improved, but productivity deteriorates due to time-consuming fastening and unfastening operations
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces time-consuming mechanical fastening operations with rapid magnetic attachment and detachment. The magnetic assembly can be quickly engaged with the work surface and the vise by simply bringing components together, eliminating the need for threading bolts or tightening screws, thus significantly reducing setup time while maintaining reliable attachment.
4Reliability
If custom work surfaces with built-in stops or guide blocks are used to retain work pieces, then work piece retention is improved, but device complexity increases and manufacturing cost increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts the work piece retention function from the work surface by using a movable jaw piece on the vise. The jaw piece can be independently adjusted and positioned to retain work pieces of various shapes and sizes, eliminating the need for custom-built-in stops or guide blocks in the work surface, thereby reducing manufacturing complexity and cost.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent uses a movable jaw piece that can be adjusted to different positions and orientations to accommodate various work piece requirements. This dynamic adjustment capability replaces the need for multiple fixed custom features in the work surface, providing versatility without increasing manufacturing complexity.
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 flexible attachment of the vise to various positions on a work surface, reducing manual effort and the need for complex fastening systems, enhancing ease of use and versatility.
Implementation Method 1
A magnetic assembly can be positioned on the base and configured to produce a magnetic field that extends beyond the base to secure the vise to a magnetically permeable or ferromagnetic work surface
Implementation Method 2
the magnetic assembly can be positioned on the base and configured to produce a magnetic field that extends beyond the base to secure the vise to a magnetically permeable or ferromagnetic work surface
Data Source
AI summary
A vise for securing a work piece is disclosed which includes a base. A first jaw piece and a second jaw piece can be disposed on the base, at least one of the first and second jaw pieces movable on the base such that the first and second jaw pieces are moveable toward and away from one another. A magnetic assembly can be positioned on the base and configured to produce a magnetic field that extends beyond the base to secure the vise to a magnetically permeable or ferromagnetic work surface. The magnetic assembly can be operable to alternate between an active mode and an inactive mode. The magnetic assembly can produce a magnetic field when the magnetic assembly is in the active mode to secure the vise to a magnetically permeable or ferromagnetic work surface.