Construction Magnetic Panel and Method of Manufacture

Abstract

A construction magnetic panel is provided having a flexible base formed with front and internal sides and including magnetic structures placed within a body of the panel. The material of the base is selected from the group comprising: a fabric and a plastic, including polystyrene. The magnetic structures are operated within a working temperature range between −60 and +85° C., whereby the magnetic structures are characterized by the energy density within the range between 2.0 and 18.9 J/m.sup.3 and are capable of magnetic interaction with external magnetically susceptible materials.

Claims

1. A construction magnetic panel, comprising: a base formed with front and internal sides and having magnetic structures, said magnetic structures operated at a working temperature range between −60 and +85° C., whereby said magnetic structures (5) are characterized by energy density within the range between 2.0 and 18.9 J/m.sup.3 and are capable of magnetic interaction with external magnetically-susceptible materials.

2. The construction magnetic panel according to claim 1, wherein said magnetic structures are placed at least on a surface of the internal/rear side or within a body the base, wherein said base is solid and selected from the group comprising: a glass, a metal, and a compressed craft paper with moisture-proof impregnation.

3. The construction magnetic panel according to claim 1, wherein said magnetic structures are placed at least on a surface of the internal side or within a body the base, wherein said base is a flexible/resilient structure selected from the group comprising: a fabric and a plastic, including polystyrene.

4. The construction magnetic panel according to claim 3, wherein when said resilient/flexible base is made of the plastic, said plastic is a polymer mixture having incorporated said magnetic structures in the form of a nanoscale magnetic filler including vinyl with rubber and magnet properties characterized by the energy density within the range between 2.0 and 9.0 J/m.sup.3.

5. The construction magnetic panel according to claim 3, wherein when said resilient/flexible base is made of the fabric, said fabric is a filamentary fabric including acrylate latex with magnetic structures in the form of a dispersed nanoscale magnetic filler characterized by the energy density within the range between 14.8 and 18.9 J/m.sup.3.

6. The construction magnetic panel according to claim 2/1A, wherein said magnetic structures (5) are embodied at the inner side the body of the base in the form of a magnetic powder.

7. The construction magnetic panel according to claim 3, further comprising a decorative ornament is provided at the front of the base wherein the flexible fabric or the plastic incorporates rubber particles having magnetic properties.

8. The construction magnetic panel according to claim 2, wherein a vinyl is attached to the rigid base by means of an adhesive joint characterized by a breaking force which is at least twice greater of a magnetic attraction between a magnet and the vinyl having the rubber particles with the magnetic properties.

9. The construction magnetic panel according to claim 5, wherein the base made of the flexible fabric is attached to the glass, the metal or the compressed craft paper by means of an adhesive compound having a breaking force which is at least twice greater of the magnetic attraction force of the filamentary fabric including acrylate latex with magnetic structures in the form of a dispersed nanoscale magnetic filler.

10. A method of manufacturing of the construction magnetic panel according to claim 2 comprising the following steps: embedding at least one said magnetic structure within the base, wherein said at least one magnetic structure is capable of magnetic interaction with external magnetically susceptible materials.

11. The method of manufacturing the construction magnetic panel according to claim 10, further comprising the step of producing the base from a polymer mixture with said at least one magnetic structure in the form of a nanoscale magnetic filler having rubber and magnet properties characterized by an energy density within the range between 2.0 and 9.0 J/m.sup.3.

12. The method of manufacturing the construction magnetic panel according to claim 5, further comprising the step of producing the base from the flexible fabric, wherein said flexible fabric is a filamentary fabric including acrylate latex with magnetic structures in the form of a dispersed nanoscale magnetic filler characterized by the energy density within the range between 14.8 and 18.9 J/m.sup.3.

13. The method of manufacturing the construction magnetic panel according to claim 10, further comprising the step of attaching a vinyl with a rubber particles having magnetic properties to the rigid base made of the glass, the metal or the pressed craft paper by means of an adhesive joint, wherein a breaking force of the adhesive joint is at least twice greater of the magnetic attraction force with external magnetically susceptible materials.

14. The method of manufacturing the construction magnetic panel according to claim 10, further comprising the step of embedding the flexible fabric with dispersed nanoscale magnetic filler by means of an adhesive compound to the solid base made of the glass, the metal, or the compressed craft paper, wherein the breaking force of the adhesive compound is at least twice greater of the magnetic attraction with external magnetically susceptible materials.

15. The method of manufacturing the construction magnetic panel according to claim 10, further comprising the step of implementing in an internal side of the rigid base made of the glass, the metal, or the pressed craft paper having a moisture-resistant impregnation with the magnetic structures in the form of a nano-dimensional magnetic powder with a characteristic energy density within the range between 2.0 and 18.9 J/m3.

16. A construction magnetic panel, comprising: a solid base formed with front and internal sides and having magnetic structures placed within a body of the panel, said base is selected from the group comprising: a glass, a metal, and compressed craft paper with moisture-proof impregnation, said magnetic structures operating at a working temperature range between −60 and +85° C., whereby said magnetic structures are characterized by the energy density within the range between 2.0 and 18.9 J/m.sup.3 and are capable of magnetic interaction with external magnetically-susceptible materials.

17. A construction magnetic panel, comprising: a flexible base formed with front and internal sides and having magnetic structures placed within a body of the panel, said base is selected from the group comprising: a fabric and a plastic, including polystyrene, said magnetic structures operating within a working temperature range between −60 and +85° C., whereby said magnetic structures are characterized by the energy density within the range between 2.0 and 18.9 J/m.sup.3 and are capable of magnetic interaction with external magnetically-susceptible materials.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0045] In the following drawings, the same parts in the various views are afforded the same reference designators. Referring now to the drawings which are provided to illustrate and not to limit the invention, wherein:

[0046] The accompanying drawings illustrate various embodiments of systems, methods, and various other aspects of the embodiments. Any person with ordinary art skills will appreciate that the illustrated element boundaries (e.g., boxes, groups of boxes, or other shapes) in the figures represent an example of the boundaries. It may be understood that, in some examples, one element may be designed as multiple elements or that multiple elements may be designed as one element. In some examples, an element shown as an internal component of one element may be implemented as an external component in another and vice versa. Furthermore, elements may not be drawn to scale. Non-limiting and non-exhaustive descriptions are described with reference to the following drawings. The components in the figures are not necessarily to scale, emphasis instead being placed upon illustrating principles.

[0047] FIG. 1 is a general view showing a connection between a magnetic panel and an outer surface of a wall of a building.

[0048] FIG. 2 is an enlarged view of a detail A shown in FIG. 1.

[0049] FIG. 3 is a view illustrating attachment of the magnetic panel having a flexible plastic base to an internal surface of the wall of a building.

[0050] FIGS. 4A and 4B illustrate a fragment of the flexible plastic base having rubber properties including magnetic structures.

[0051] FIG. 5 illustrates a fragment of a flexible fabric base with magnetic structures embedded with nano-dimensional magnetic filler.

[0052] FIGS. 6A and 6B illustrate another embodiment of the flexible base.

[0053] FIGS. 7A and 7B illustrate one embodiment the rigid base made of a glass with implemented magnetic structures.

[0054] FIGS. 8A and 8B illustrate another embodiment of the rigid base made of a metal with the implemented magnetic structures.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0055] Aspects of the present invention are disclosed in the following description and related figures directed to specific embodiments of the invention. Those of ordinary skill in the art will recognize that alternate embodiments may be devised without departing from the spirit or the scope of the claims. Additionally, well-known elements of exemplary embodiments of the invention will not be described in detail or will be omitted so as not to obscure the relevant details of the invention.

[0056] As used herein, the word exemplary means serving as an example, instance, or illustration. The embodiments described herein are not limiting but rather are exemplary only. The described embodiments are not necessarily to be construed as preferred or advantageous over other embodiments. Moreover, the terms embodiments of the invention, embodiments, or invention do not require that all embodiments include the discussed feature, advantage, or mode of operation.

[0057] In addition to structural and architectural enhancements, interior designs can also be supplemented with a variety of components, including but not limited to: (1) Built-in living fixtures, including prefabricated seating, shelving, and storage, kitchen accessories, fireplace, and heating options are only a few, as precast built-in fixtures offer an ideal canvas for many in-home furnishings; (2) Magnetic wall coverings or the more inclusive term “smart surface technology” also provides an innovative component of aspects of this invention. Magnetic Wall coverings are high-performance materials that combine easy installation with various designs, digital prints, textures, and colors. Suitable for residential and commercial interiors, these lightweight wall coverings offer a smooth and seamless surface and can be quickly updated and changed anytime. These innovative magnetic panels can quickly “reinvent” interior space and can be affixed vertically, horizontally, or on curved surfaces, made from environmentally friendly and sustainable materials.

[0058] Referring now to FIGS. 1-8 of the drawings showing various embodiments of a building/construction magnetic panel 10/1 of the invention. FIGS. 1, 2 and 3 specifically illustrate connection between the magnetic panel 10 and an internal surface of the wall 15 of a building. The panel 10 typically consists of a base 12 having front 14 and inner 16 sides. Magnetic structures 18 are arranged on a surface on the inner side 16 or within a body 17 of the base.

[0059] In the embodiment of FIGS. 4A and 4B, the material of the base 25 utilizes a flexible plastic 28 having the rubber properties/qualities which is made utilizing a mixture of polymers 36 including vinyl with implemented the magnetic structures in the form of a nanoscale magnetic filler 38 with the energy density in the range between 2.0 and 9.0 J/m3. The plastic base 28 operates within a service temperature range between −60 and +85° C. Magnetic structures 18 utilized by the invention are capable of a magnetic interaction with external magnetic-receptive materials and are typically characterized by the energy density within the range between 2.0 and 18.9 J/m3. In some embodiments the front side 14 of the panel 10 can be provided with a decorative finishing having a predetermined ornament 30.

[0060] In the embodiment of FIG. 5, wherein the base is manufactured using the flexible fabric 26 (such as a fibrous fabric, for example), the magnetic structures 18 are implemented by impregnating the fabric with acrylic latex. A magnetic powder 34 in the form of a dispersed nano-dimensional magnetic filler with the energy density in the range between 14.8 and 18.9 J/m3 can be introduced into the acrylic latex.

[0061] As illustrated in FIGS. 7A, 7B, 8A and 8B the panel is also formed with a rigid base 19 made of a glass 20 or a metal 21 or any combination thereof. The rigid base 19 can be also made of a pressed craft paper with a moisture resistant impregnation or any combination of the above. The magnetic structures 19 in the form of a nano-dimensional magnetic powder 34 with a characteristic of energy density within the range between 2.0 and 18.9 J/m3 are implemented into the inner side of the rigid base 19.

[0062] Furthermore, in the method of the invention the flexible base 25 produced from the flexible plastic 28 or flexible fabric 26 is attached to a sheet of the glass 20 or a metal plate 21 of appropriate size by means of an adhesive joint 32. The breaking force of the adhesive joint is selected to be at least twice higher than the magnetic attraction force of the flexible plastic 28 (vinyl for example) having magnetic structures, or twice higher of the magnetic attraction force of fibrous fabric with magnetic structures 18 in the form of the acrylate latex impregnated with dispersed nano-dimensional magnetic filler.

[0063] In the method of manufacturing of the construction magnetic panel 10 of the invention one or more magnetic structures 18 are secured within at least one front side 14 or the inner/side 16 of the base 12 by means of an adhesive 32, a glue for example (see FIGS. 7B and 8B). Alternative methods include use of a mechanical fixing device, or by embedding (implementing in the form of a magnetic powder 34) of one or more magnetic structures 29 into the base 12. Use of other conventional methods or any combination the above-discussed approaches are within the scope of the invention. To assure a reliable magnetic interaction with third-party magnetically susceptible materials, the magnetic structures 18 are provided with the energy density characteristic within the range between 2.0 and 18.9 J/m3.

[0064] Referring now to FIGS. 6A and 6B which illustrate a flexible base 22 with implemented magnetic structures in the form of a pressed craft paper 42 extending between two water resistant layers 40 and impregnated with a nano-dimensional magnetic powder 34.

[0065] As illustrated in FIGS. 7A and 7B the rigid base 19 is provided with implemented magnetic structures 18. More specifically, the panel 10 can be produced using only the base 2 made of a flexible plastic 28 or a flexible fabric 26 attached to a sheet of glass or metal, having an appropriate size, by means of an adhesive joint 32. The breaking force of the adhesive joint 32 is selected to be at least twice higher than the magnetic attraction force of the flexible plastic 28 (vinyl, for example) having magnetic structures 18 the magnetic attraction force of fibrous fabric with magnetic structures 18 in the form of impregnation with acrylate latex with dispersed nano-dimensional magnetic filler.

[0066] The panel 10 for interior finishing and fixing to the surface of a building wall according to the method of the invention can also be manufactured as a base 25 made of a flexible plastic 28 with the magnetic structures 18 consisting of a nanoscale magnetic filler with an energy density within the range between 2.0 and 9.0 J/m3. In the alternative, the flexible base 25 can be produced from a flexible fabric 26 with the implemented the magnetic structures 18 consisting of a nano-dimensional magnetic powder 34 having the energy density within the range between 2.0 and 18.9 J/m3.

[0067] In one embodiment of the invention the front side 14 of the panel 10 is provided with an ornament 30 having decorative properties required by a customer. To assure the reliable fixation to the surface of the wall of the building, the ornament may include a coating made of magneto-susceptible materials, for example, a steel. Alternatively, elements of magneto-susceptible materials can be embedded into the wall surface.

[0068] The present invention provides a substantial number of advantages compared to the known prior art, for example simple installation and removal of the panel 10. This makes it possible to change rapidly the appearance of the exterior of the building wall and interior of the premises. Another important advantage of the invention is the absence of the requirement for the highly skilled labor used in the installation of the panels 10 and the need for a special equipment. Further advantage of the invention is producing the magnetic panels 10 from a variety of materials and coatings such as for example, paper-layered plastic, glass, metal, various fabric materials or any combination thereof. A possibility of arranging the magnetic panels in various combinations on one wall of a building is also very beneficial.