Storage clip
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing storage clips with magnetic connections are prone to separation under the weight of hung objects, leading to instability and potential loss of items like glasses and hats.
Innovation Solution
A storage clip design featuring a hanging body connected to a clip body with a first and second engagement body that removably connect, forming a closed structure to securely hold objects without direct gravity action on the magnetic connections.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If magnetic members are used to connect the clip body ends, then the storage clip can be assembled and disassembled easily, but the connection reliability deteriorates under the weight of hung objects
Solution Approach 1:
The clip body is divided into two ends that can be separately assembled and disassembled through magnetic attraction, allowing easy operation while maintaining structural integrity when closed
Solution Approach 2:
Magnetic members serve as an intermediary force to connect the two ends of the clip body, enabling easy assembly and disassembly without mechanical fasteners, while the closed structure acts as a mediator to distribute weight and maintain reliability
2Reliability
If the clip body forms a closed structure to hold objects, then the storage reliability improves, but the weight distribution on magnetic connections increases causing potential separation
Solution Approach 1:
The two ends of the clip body are merged into a closed structure that distributes the weight of hung objects across the entire clip body, rather than concentrating force on the magnetic connections alone
Solution Approach 2:
The closed structure of the clip body acts as a counterweight system, distributing the gravitational force of hung objects along the entire structure, thereby reducing the separation force on the magnetic connections
3Device complexity
If the magnetic members are positioned at the ends of the clip body, then the assembly is simple, but the magnetic force is insufficient to prevent separation under load
Solution Approach 1:
The magnetic connection system is segmented into multiple magnetic members distributed at different positions on the clip body ends, increasing total magnetic holding force while maintaining simple assembly
Solution Approach 2:
The magnetic members are positioned to create a distributed magnetic field across the contact surface of the clip body ends, maximizing magnetic attraction strength while keeping the overall structure simple
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
The design enhances the connecting reliability of the storage clip, preventing objects from falling off by distributing the weight of the hung object across the clip body, thus maintaining stability and secure storage.
Implementation Method 1
a fourth magnet arranged on the second end of the second connecting arm; and a fifth magnet arranged on the second end of the first connecting arm, the fourth magnet and the fifth magnet being attracted to each other
Data Source
AI summary
The present disclosure provides a storage clip, including: a hanging body; a clip body, a first end of the clip body being connected to the hanging body, and a second end of the clip body being movable toward or away from the first end of the clip body; a first engagement body arranged on the first end of the clip body; and a second engagement body arranged on the second end of the clip body, the second engagement body and the first engagement body being removably connected together; wherein when the second engagement body and the first engagement body are connected to each other, the clip body forms a first closed structure which is configured to hold a first hung object.