Magnetic-assisted suction cup mounting assembly and method
US12247610B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 25, 2023 |
| Grant date | Mar 11, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 25, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16B2200/83
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A magnetic-assisted suction cup mounting assembly and method for semi-permanently attaching to a ferrous material surface comprises a suction cup and at least one magnet spatially arranged with respect to the suction cup and providing additional fixturing of the suction cup to the ferrous material surface. One method for semi-permanently attaching the mounting assembly to the ferrous material surface comprises positioning a plurality of magnets in a raised position above a peripheral edge surface of a suction cup, positioning the suction cup on the ferrous material surface and drawing a vacuum between the suction cup and the ferrous material surface. Then repositioning the plurality of magnets to a lowered position in contact with the ferrous material surface.
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