Flexible composite structure for magnetic coupling
AssigneeTheodore L. Kegeris
InventorTheodore L. Kegeris
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Abstract
An illustrative composite structure for magnetic coupling includes a non-rigid bendable, flexible and optionally easily bendable member such as urethane that is molded into a desired shape and embeds a pliable strip such as woven fiberglass and a series of spaced apart magnets positioned along the fiberglass strip. Some embodiments are formed to serve as magnetically coupling devices for forming voids in precast concrete, including a chamfer form, a magnetic coupler for frame and other shaped voids, and a magnetic coupler and protective plug for attachment channel inserts. Another embodiment provides coupling of other metallic objects, for example, holding of small loose parts in an abrasive blasting or other industrial processes.
Claims20
A composite structure for magnetic coupling, comprising:
- a compound molded into a first pliable member;
- at least one pliable strip embedded within the first pliable member, a structure of the at least one pliable strip allowing compound to seep into the at least one pliable strip during molding;
- and
- each of a plurality of spaced apart magnets embedded within the first pliable member and positioned adjacent a first side of the at least one pliable strip.
A composite structure for magnetic coupling, comprising:
- a compound molded into a first member;
- at least one woven fiberglass strip embedded within the first member;
- and
- each of a plurality of magnets embedded within the first member and positioned spaced apart from one another and adjacent a first side of the at least one woven fiberglass strip.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.