Magnetizing Container with Integrated Shielding

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing containers used for magnetizing liquids are susceptible to disturbances from external electromagnetic waves, which interfere with the magnetization process.

Innovation Solution

A container design featuring a cylindrical body with integrated permanent magnets and non-magnetic shielding means on its walls and cover, including conductive and non-magnetic films or paint, to protect the internal volume from electromagnetic interference while maintaining magnetization.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If traditional container structures are used for magnetizing liquids, then the magnetization process is simple, but external electromagnetic waves cause disturbances and interference

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvemagnetization stabilityVSAvoidelectromagnetic interference
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies electromagnetic shielding material to the container walls to convert the harmful electromagnetic waves into a beneficial shielding effect. The shielding material absorbs or reflects external electromagnetic waves, preventing them from interfering with the magnetization process inside the container, thus protecting the liquid from electromagnetic disturbances while maintaining the magnetization function

Inventive Principle:
Principle #22Blessing in disguise (Convert harm into benefit)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent introduces an intermediary element - the electromagnetic shielding material - between the external electromagnetic environment and the liquid being magnetized. This intermediary layer acts as a barrier that filters out harmful electromagnetic waves while allowing the magnetization process to proceed undisturbed inside the container

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Object-affected harmful factors

If electromagnetic shielding material is added to protect from interference, then protection from electromagnetic waves is improved, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveelectromagnetic shieldingVSAvoidcontainer structure
Core Design Contradiction:
Object-affected harmful factorsVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent merges the electromagnetic shielding function with the container structure itself. The shielding material is integrated into the container walls, combining the protective function with the structural function, thereby avoiding additional separate shielding components and reducing overall device complexity

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The container walls serve multiple functions: they provide structural support and simultaneously act as electromagnetic shielding barriers. This multi-functionality reduces the need for additional dedicated shielding components, simplifying the overall device structure while maintaining protection against electromagnetic interference

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

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

Effectively magnetizes contents while shielding them from external electromagnetic disturbances, ensuring robust and efficient magnetization without interference.

Implementation Method 1

The receptacle comprises at least two permanent magnets positioned opposite each other and integrated into the side wall

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectMagnetism: Magnetism

Implementation Method 2

The container comprises non-magnetic shielding means arranged on and/or in the bottom wall, the top wall and the side wall of the body of the container to protect the internal volume from electromagnetic waves

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElectromagnetic shielding: Faraday Cage

Data Source

PatentEP4212484B1Container for receiving content to be magnetized
Publication Date: 2024.06.19 INRIMAGE
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AI summary

The invention relates to a container (1) having a body (10) made around an axis called the main axis (A) and formed of a receptacle (11) and a lid (12) which is attached to the receptacle to close it, and comprising an internal volume intended to receive a content to be magnetized, delimited by an upper wall (13), a lateral wall (15) and a lower wall (14) of said body: - The receptacle (11) comprising at least two permanent magnets (16, 17) positioned opposite each other and integrated into the lateral wall (15), - The container (1) comprising non-magnetic shielding means arranged on and/or in the lower wall (14), the upper wall (13) and the lateral wall (15) of the body of the container to protect the internal volume from electromagnetic waves.