Magnetic Wheel Load Distribution via Pneumatic Equalization
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing ship cleaning methods using magnetic wheels face inefficiencies due to uneven load distribution, leading to suboptimal utilization of magnetic forces and potential detachment from non-flat ferromagnetic surfaces, requiring multiple workers and increased time for cleaning.
Innovation Solution
A load distribution apparatus with cylinder parts and passage parts that interconnect to evenly distribute the load across multiple magnetic wheels, ensuring maximal utilization of individual adsorptive forces by using fluid circuits to equalize pressure across all wheels.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Force
If multiple magnetic wheels are used to increase adsorptive force, then the adsorptive force increases, but the load distribution becomes uneven causing some wheels to detach
Solution Approach 1:
The apparatus divides the total adsorptive force into multiple independent magnetic wheels, each equipped with its own cylinder. This segmentation allows individual load management for each wheel, preventing uneven distribution and detachment while collectively providing the required total adsorptive force.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent uses pneumatic cylinders connected via passages to distribute load evenly across multiple magnetic wheels. The pneumatic system equalizes the force applied to each wheel, ensuring reliable attachment stability while utilizing multiple wheels to maximize total adsorptive force.
2Force
If the volume of magnet is increased to increase magnetic force, then the magnetic force increases, but the size of the apparatus becomes larger
Solution Approach 1:
Instead of using one large magnet, the system segments the magnetic force into multiple smaller magnets arranged in multiple wheels. This achieves the required total magnetic force while keeping individual magnet volumes small and the overall apparatus compact.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent combines multiple small magnetic wheels to achieve the total magnetic force required, rather than using a single large magnet. This merging of multiple small components achieves the same force output with reduced individual component sizes and better spatial distribution.
3Force
If springs are used in magnetic wheels to provide force, then the magnetic wheels can be attached, but the load is not evenly distributed among wheels
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces spring-based mechanical force distribution with a pneumatic system. The pneumatic cylinders connected through passages provide uniform pressure to all magnetic wheels, ensuring precise and even load distribution that overcomes the limitations of spring elasticity variations.
4Force
If more than four magnetic wheels are used to maximize adsorptive force, then the adsorptive force increases, but the complexity of mounting and controlling increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent designs a universal mounting structure where multiple magnetic wheels and their associated cylinders follow a standardized configuration. This universal design allows scalable mounting of more than four wheels without proportionally increasing complexity, as each wheel-cylinder assembly can be replicated and integrated systematically.
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
This solution allows for efficient and even distribution of load across magnetic wheels, maximizing their adhesion force and preventing detachment, thereby facilitating faster and more effective ship cleaning without the need for extensive manual labor or toxic coatings.
Implementation Method 1
a passage part (200) interconnecting the plurality of cylinder parts (100)
Implementation Method 2
a plurality of magnetic wheels (10) having a common rotation axis
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AI summary
A load distribution apparatus of magnetic wheel, includes: a plurality of cylinder parts including one sides respectively connected to a plurality of magnetic wheels and an upper space portion and a lower space portion whose interiors do not communicate to each other; and a passage part which serves as a moving path of fluid and interconnects the plurality of cylinder parts. The passage part is configured to evenly distribute a load applied to the magnetic wheels by moving fluids in the upper space portion and the lower space portion in such a manner that the fluids are not mixed.