Abstract: A magnetic assembly includes magnets arranged in a Halbach array. The magnets include a first magnet and a second magnet positioned adjacent the first magnet. The first magnet and the second magnet have adjacent surfaces. A cavity is formed in the each of the adjacent surfaces and is aligned with the cavity formed in the adjacent surface of the adjacent magnet. The magnetic assembly also includes a ferromagnetic pin positioned within the aligning cavities to connect the first magnet and the second magnet. The ferromagnetic pin has a size, a shape, and a magnetic permeability that facilitate a magnetic force between the first surface and the second surface inducing a magnetic flux path through the ferromagnetic pin such that an apparent magnetic force between the first surface and the second surface is one of i) a repelling force less than 5 newtons (N) and ii) an attracting force.

Abstract: A magnetic assembly includes magnets arranged in a Halbach array. The magnets include a first magnet and a second magnet positioned adjacent the first magnet. The first magnet and the second magnet have adjacent surfaces. A cavity is formed in the each of the adjacent surfaces and is aligned with the cavity formed in the adjacent surface of the adjacent magnet. The magnetic assembly also includes a ferromagnetic pin positioned within the aligning cavities to connect the first magnet and the second magnet. The ferromagnetic pin has a size, a shape, and a magnetic permeability that facilitate a magnetic force between the first surface and the second surface inducing a magnetic flux path through the ferromagnetic pin such that an apparent magnetic force between the first surface and the second surface is one of i) a repelling force less than 5 newtons (N) and ii) an attracting force.