Pivoting Magnet Holder for Magnetic Material Collection
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing magnetic material collection devices face issues with losing parts during the collection process, complicating user operations and increasing costs due to the need for additional loss prevention measures.
Innovation Solution
A magnetic material collecting mechanism featuring a magnet holder that pivots about a shaft body between adhered and separated states, allowing for easy collection of magnetic materials without risking part loss, with a simple structure and cost-effective design.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If the retaining member with magnets is dismounted from the second chamber for collecting magnetic materials, then the magnetic materials can be collected, but the retaining member with magnets could be lost and additional loss preventing measures are required
Solution Approach 1:
The magnet holder is merged with the second chamber by providing insertion holes through which a shaft body passes. This integration ensures the magnet holder cannot be lost while still allowing it to pivot for collecting magnetic materials. The combining of the holder with the chamber structure eliminates the risk of part loss without adding complex external prevention measures.
Solution Approach 2:
The magnet holder is designed to pivot between an adhered state (when collecting magnetic materials) and a separated state (when not in use). This dynamic positioning allows easy collection operation while the pivot axis through the shaft body prevents the holder from being completely removed or lost.
2Reliability
If a string is attached to the retaining member and fixed to the second chamber to prevent loss, then part loss is prevented, but work by user is complicated
Solution Approach 1:
Instead of using external strings or fasteners, the magnet holder is directly integrated with the second chamber structure through the shaft body insertion holes. This merging provides inherent retention without requiring additional components that would complicate user operations.
Solution Approach 2:
The structure itself provides the retention function through the pivot axis design. The magnet holder serves its own retention needs by being anchored to the chamber through the shaft body, eliminating the need for separate retention mechanisms that would require user interaction.
3Ease of manufacture
If the magnet holder is designed with a simple pivoting structure, then cost is reduced, but the magnet may unexpectedly pivot toward separated state
Solution Approach 1:
The magnet holder pivots dynamically between adhered and separated states, but the pivot axis through the shaft body provides a stable reference point. This controlled dynamics allows the holder to change position intentionally while preventing unexpected movement through the mechanical constraint of the axis.
Solution Approach 2:
The shaft body acts as an intermediary element that provides the pivot axis. This mediator enables the magnet holder to pivot when needed while simultaneously providing stability and preventing unexpected pivoting, bridging the contradiction between simplicity and reliability.
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
Facilitates the collection of magnetic materials by preventing part loss and maintaining a stable operation, ensuring efficient and cost-effective collection without complex user procedures.
Implementation Method 1
magnets 18. The magnetic materials in the fluid are attracted by the magnets 18
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AI summary
A magnetic material collecting mechanism is provided which facilitates the collection of magnetic materials, and incudes a main body 3 to which a shaft body 5 is provided, and in which a fluid containing magnetic materials flows; magnets 4 disposed on the outside of the main body 3; and a magnet holder 6 that pivots the magnets 4 about the shaft body 5, between an adhered state in which the magnets 4 are in contact with the outer surface of the main body 3, and a separated state in which the magnets 4 are separated from the outer surface of the main body 3. The magnetic materials attracted to the inner surface of the main body 3 when the magnets 4 are in the adhered state are separated from the inner surface of the main body 3 by switching the adhered state of the magnets 4 to the separated state, and the separated magnetic materials are collected.