Multi-angle Magnetic Holder Hex Key Adjustment
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing magnetic holding devices lack versatility in adjusting angles for holding metal and magnetizable work pieces, limiting their usability and productivity in various applications.
Innovation Solution
A multi-angle magnetic holder with two arm pieces that can form desired angles using a hex key, featuring fixed and variable angle settings, a locking hinge for adjustment, and a hex hole for prying, allowing for easy attachment and detachment of work pieces at preset and customizable angles.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a fixed angle magnetic holder is used, then the structure is simple and easy to manufacture, but the adaptability to different angles is poor
Solution Approach 1:
The magnetic holder employs a dynamic angle adjustment mechanism where the second arm can be rotated and locked at multiple predetermined angles (30°, 45°, 60°, 90°) relative to the first arm. This is achieved through a locking mechanism with positioning holes that engage with the arm at specific angles, transforming a static fixed-angle structure into a dynamic multi-angle structure without excessive complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The holder is divided into separable components including a first arm, a second arm, and a locking mechanism with multiple positioning holes. This segmentation allows the second arm to be independently positioned at different angles by engaging different holes, providing angle adaptability while keeping each component relatively simple in structure.
2Adaptability or versatility
If a multi-angle adjustment mechanism is added, then the angle versatility is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The locking mechanism incorporates a rotating element with multiple positioning holes arranged at specific angles. This dynamic component allows the user to select different angles by rotating the arm to align with different holes and then locking it in place, providing six different angle settings without requiring a complex continuous adjustment system.
Solution Approach 2:
The positioning holes are designed to self-align and self-lock when the arm is rotated to the correct angle. The user simply needs to rotate the arm to the desired angle and the locking mechanism automatically engages, eliminating the need for complex adjustment procedures or additional control mechanisms.
3Ease of operation
If the magnetic holder is designed for secure clamping, then the holding force is strong, but the ease of detachment is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
A hexagonal hole is incorporated into the magnetic holder structure, allowing a hex key or similar tool to be inserted. This extracted feature provides a mechanical leverage point that enables the user to apply prying force to overcome the magnetic holding force and detach the holder from the workpiece, maintaining strong clamping during use while enabling easy detachment when needed.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Enhances productivity by providing easy and versatile angle adjustments for holding metal and magnetizable objects, accommodating a range of applications from 30-degree to 180-degree angles with quick setting features, ensuring secure clamping and easy release.
Implementation Method 1
magnetic holding device for holding metal and magnetizable work pieces
Data Source
AI summary
A multi-angle magnetic holder includes a first arm piece having a first center magnetic block; a first set of two opposite outside covers tightly wrapping the first center magnetic block between the covers; a second arm piece having a second center magnetic block; a second set of two opposite covers tightly wrapping the second center magnetic block between the covers; and a locking hinge serving as rotatable connection between the first and second arm pieces. A tightening mechanism is provided to receive a hex key into a matching key hole for purpose of setting and adjusting desired angles formed between the first and second arm pieces. The multi-angle magnetic holder has a first acute angle and a second acute angle.