NdFeB Magnet Demagnetization Detection by Surface Pole Distribution

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current methods for evaluating the demagnetization state of grain boundary diffusion NdFeB magnets are inefficient, damaging the magnet, and require significant resources, as they involve cutting the magnet into layers and using large equipment, making it difficult to assess internal demagnetization without damaging the product.

Innovation Solution

A method involving the application of a reverse magnetic field to a saturation-magnetized grain boundary diffusion NdFeB magnet, observing the magnetic pole distribution on non-diffusion faces, which determines irreversible demagnetization without damaging the magnet, using devices like magnetic field distribution visualization tools.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Measurement precision

If the magnet is cut into layers for detection, then the internal demagnetization state can be evaluated, but the magnet is damaged and detection efficiency is low

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveinternal demagnetization evaluationVSAvoiddetection efficiency
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces the mechanical cutting method with a magnetic field-based detection method. By applying a reverse magnetic field and observing magnetic pole distribution changes on the magnet surface, internal demagnetization can be evaluated without physically cutting or damaging the magnet, thus maintaining both measurement precision and operational efficiency

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent uses magnetic pole distribution as an intermediary indicator to reflect internal demagnetization state. Instead of directly measuring internal properties through cutting, the method observes the external manifestation (magnetic poles on surface) that indirectly reveals the internal condition, enabling non-destructive evaluation

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Measurement precision

If large equipment such as VSM, PPMS, MPMS is used for detection, then accurate demagnetization measurement can be obtained, but resource consumption is high

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedemagnetization measurement accuracyVSAvoidresource consumption
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSQuantity of substance

Solution Approach 1:

The patent employs simple, readily available magnetic field generation devices and observation methods instead of expensive specialized equipment like VSM or PPMS. The method uses basic magnets or electromagnets to generate reverse magnetic fields and observes magnetic pole distribution through simple means, significantly reducing resource consumption while maintaining detection capability

Inventive Principle:
Principle #27Cheap short-living objects (Disposable)

Solution Approach 2:

The magnet itself serves as both the object of detection and the indicator of its state. The magnetic pole distribution on the magnet surface directly reveals the internal demagnetization condition, eliminating the need for complex external measurement equipment and reducing resource requirements

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

3Measurement precision

If the magnet is cut into layers for detection, then each layer's coercivity can be analyzed, but the product integrity is compromised and further use is impossible

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecoercivity analysisVSAvoidproduct integrity
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces mechanical cutting with magnetic field interaction. By applying a reverse magnetic field and observing changes in magnetic pole distribution on the intact magnet surface, coercivity and demagnetization state can be analyzed without compromising product integrity, allowing the magnet to remain functional after detection

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

This method allows for accurate, non-destructive assessment of demagnetization with high efficiency, maintaining the integrity of the magnet and reducing resource consumption, and is applicable to magnets of various sizes and temperatures.

Implementation Method 1

a face of the magnet is coated with a heavy rare earth material, and the heavy rare earth material enters a grain boundary of the magnet

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectDiffusion: Diffusion

Implementation Method 2

applying a reverse magnetic field to a saturation-magnetization grain boundary diffusion NdFeB magnet, and, if a number of magnetic poles on a non-diffusion face of the grain boundary diffusion NdFeB magnet is increased

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectMagnetic field: Magnetic Field

Data Source

PatentEP4372402A1Method for identifying irreversible demagnetization of grain boundary diffusion ndfeb magnet
Publication Date: 2024.05.22 HANGZHOU MAGMAX TECH CO LTD
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AI summary

The present application relates to a technical field of determining an irreversible demagnetization of a grain boundary diffusion NdFeB magnet, and more particularly, to a method for identifying an irreversible demagnetization of a grain boundary diffusion NdFeB magnet by magnetic field distribution. After applying a reverse magnetic field to a saturatedly magnetized grain boundary diffusion NdFeB magnet, if a number of magnetic poles on a non-diffusion face of the grain boundary diffusion NdFeB magnet is increased, it is determined that there is an irreversible demagnetization in the grain boundary diffusion NdFeB magnet. The method of the present application may not only detect whether there is the irreversible demagnetization in the grain boundary diffusion NdFeB magnet, but also restrain from damaging the integrity of the grain boundary diffusion NdFeB magnet.