Abstract
The present invention relates to a innovative magnetic tension lock (MTL) control system which guides the MagLev module in both vertical and horizontal movement. The MagLev module moves on its inherent magnetic force and is guided by the MTL control system. The MagLev module with MTL control system can be used in products of various applications. It can be made at efficient cost to perform unique function. It can provide magnetic cushioning, which is great for seat, bed and other body-supporting furniture. It can also be applied as a cushioning layer against outside impact, thus it can be mounted onto the surface of heavy duty equipment or even the vessel sailing in icy water. It functions on its magnetic energy for load capacity and only requires compact battery power for its MTL control system. Thus it saves energy and reduces impact on the environment. It can replace the traditional MagLev module that runs on electricity otherwise.
Claims
1. MagLev module with MTL control system applied in furniture and ice-breaking vessel comprises: (a) pairs of permanent magnets contained by mounting plates to form the basis of MagLev module. (b) MTL control system comprises guide rod, mounting head, adjustable tension spacer and the permanent magnet.
2. MagLev module with MTL control system of claim 1 wherein the pairs of permanent magnets can be any rare-earth magnets and any grade.
3. MagLev module with MTL control system of claim 1 wherein the pair of permanent magnets can be any shape.
4. MagLev module with MTL control system of claim 1 wherein the paired magnet can be of any dimension.
5. MagLev module with MTL control system of claim 1 wherein the pair of permanent magnets can be any quantity more than one.
6. MagLev module with MTL control system of claim 1 wherein its load capacity can be adjusted by the magnet grade, size and quantity.
7. MagLev module with MTL control system of claim 1 wherein the MTL control system connects the MagLev module and guides its movement.
8. MagLev module with MTL control system of claim 1, wherein the horizontal swing of the MagLev module is controlled by the magnetic force of the electromagnet.
9. MagLev module with MTL control system of claim 8, wherein the electromagnet can be controlled by various forms of the oscillator circuit.
Description
[0007] In FIG. 1, the MagLev module with MTL control system contains a MagLev module consisting of two pairs of magnets which is suitable for light duty magnetic cushioning. In FIG. 2, a detailed structure of MTL control system is illustrated in a MagLev module of three pairs of magnets. The MTL control system is aligned in the MagLev module. The innovative tension spacer is used to adjust the vertical margin of the module. In FIG. 3, the working surface of each magnet is of same polarity and the pair of magnets repels each other. There is a small margin between rod and the mounting hole allowing for horizontal swing.
[0008] In FIG. 4a, the chair is assembled using MagLev module with MTL control system. Generally, the MagLev module with MTL control system can be integrated into a seat to form the magnetic cushion. In FIG. 4b, the MagLev module with MTL control system is integrated into the airline seat to form a unique magnetic cushioning seat. This line of the luxury seat provides magnetic cushioning without special power requirement since the MTL control system can function manually without the use of electromagnet. This type of airline seat can provide more comfort to the passenger at a low cost.
[0009] In FIG. 5 and FIG. 6, for the protection of the ice-breaking vessel, the heavy-duty MagLev module with MTL control system is installed next to the hull of the vessel. It provides a flexible layer of protection against the crushing ice. It functions as a layer of magnetic armor. Once in contact, the MagLev module with MTL control system can generate continuous push against the surrounding ice, thus clearing its pathway. The MagLev module with MTL control system functions as extra safety layer based on the current ice-breaking vessel hull design and can be easily installed or detached in any situation.
[0010] In FIG. 7, the MagLev module with MTL control system is assembled onto the hull of the ice-breaking vessel via stud welding structure. It can also be mounted in the same way to the surface of a heavy equipment. Due to its simplicity in design and installation and the relatively low cost, regular vessel of certain tonnage can also be converted into the one with basic ice-breaking function using our MagLev module with MTL control system. The converted vessel can then sail in light to mid-level ice covered waters (not recommended for tough arctic sea).
[0011] As illustrated in FIG. 8a, FIG. 8b and FIG. 8c, there are three ways to control the horizontal swing of the MagLev module with MTL control system. FIG. 8a illustrates the basic configuration, where a single electromagnet is embedded to pull or push the guide rod in the MTL control system and hence the swing of the MagLev module. Oscillation circuit in the single electromagnet can alternate the current direction and consequently the direction of the electro-magnetic force. Coupled with the embedded permanent magnet around the guide rod, it generates pull or push which then enables the swing of the MagLev module. The power driving the electromagnet can be from the high capacity battery or AC input. FIG. 8b shows a configuration by using a pair of electromagnets, which interacts with each other guiding the swing of the MagLev module. In this configuration, the use of two electromagnets with seamless current adjustment maximizes the swing experience of the seat or bed where the the MagLev module is installed. In FIG. 8c, a spring coil is used to interact with an electromagnet forming a simple swing control configuration. This configuration can be installed into one or both ends of the MagLev module (i.e., top and bottom mounting plates) to control the swing. FIG. 9a shows a basic oscillator circuit and FIG. 9b shows programmable oscillator.
[0012] In FIG. 10a, the MagLev module is in the original position. In FIG. 10b, the electromagnet is powered on and the MagLev module moves off its original position, the top and bottom module start to move along the opposite direction horizontally. The MagLev module can move a short distance until the guide rod reaches the limit of the mounting hole.
[0013] In FIG. 10c, the guide rod starts moving back toward the original position after it reaches the swing limit. In FIG. 10d, the MagLev module is back to the original position and then toward the other side. This movement continues in the form of swing. This series of MagLev module swing is driven by the magnetic force between the electromagnet and the permanent magnet installed around the guide rod. It can also swing manually, i.e., the person on top of the MagLev module with the MTL control system can swing the module since the system is designed to move at minimum friction.
REFERENCE
[0014] 1. U.S. Pat. No. 3,604,027 A, Aug. 4, 1969-Sep. 14, 1971. Shunichi Konno. Construction for bed or chair. [0015] 2. U.S. Pat. No. 5,103,513 A, Aug. 25, 1988-Apr. 14, 1992. King E Autry. Magnetic-cushioned support for bed or seat. [0016] 3. U.S. Pat. No. 7,941,882 B1, Jul. 6, 2010-May 17, 2011. Jeremy Robert Strozer. Magnetic cushioning system.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0017] The accompanying drawings are not intended to be drawn to scale. In the drawings, each identical or nearly identical component that is illustrated in various figures is represented by a like numeral. For purposes of clarity, not every component may be labeled in each drawing. In the drawings:
[0018] FIG. 1 shows a perspective view of MagLev module with MTL control system consisting of two pairs of magnets.
[0019] FIG. 2 shows a perspective view of structure of MagLev module with MTL control system consisting of three pairs of magnets and the detailed structure of MTL control system.
[0020] FIG. 3 shows a perspective view of magnetic cushioned bed system incorporating MagLev module with MTL control system.
[0021] FIG. 4a shows a perspective view of magnetic cushioned seat incorporating MagLev module with MTL control system.
[0022] FIG. 4b shows a perspective view of structure of airline seat incorporating MagLev module with MTL control system.
[0023] FIG. 5 shows a cross-section perspective view of ice-breaking vessel incorporating MagLev module with MTL control system.
[0024] FIG. 6 shows a side perspective view of ice-breaking vessel incorporating MagLev module with MTL control system.
[0025] FIG. 7 shows a perspective view of stud welding connection between the heavy equipment or ice-breaking vessel and MagLev module with MTL control system.
[0026] FIG. 8a shows an illustration of MagLev module with MTL control system using single electromagnet configuration for swing control.
[0027] FIG. 8b shows an illustration of MagLev module with MTL control system using two electromagnets for swing control.
[0028] FIG. 8c shows an illustration of MagLev module with MTL control system using a spring and an electromagnet for swing control.
[0029] FIG. 9a shows a basic oscillator circuit.
[0030] FIG. 9b shows a programmable oscillator circuit.
[0031] FIG. 10a to FIG. 10d show a series of illustration depicting the steps of the swing of the MagLev module caused by the electromagnet.
