Abstract: An exemplary lockset includes a mortise case, a magnet assembly mounted in the mortise case, and a manual actuator operable to move the magnet assembly between a coupling position in which a first magnet of the magnet assembly is aligned with a reference point and a decoupling position in which the first magnet is misaligned with the reference point. In certain embodiments, the magnet assembly further includes a second magnet having an opposite polarity as the first magnet, and the second magnet is misaligned with the reference point when the magnet assembly is in the coupling position and is aligned with the reference point when the magnet assembly is in the decoupling position.

Abstract: A fastening device includes a base part and a fastening assembly, which can be fitted to each other along a fitting direction, and at least one latching element which is arranged on the base part or the fastening assembly. The base part and the fastening assembly in a fitted position are positively connected to each other via the at least one latching element. There is additionally provided a blocking part which in the fitted position of the base part and the fastening assembly can be connected to the base part, where at least one of the base part and/or the fastening assembly includes a first magnetic element and the blocking part includes a second magnetic element, which cooperate with each other in a magnetically attracting manner when the base part and the blocking part are connected to each other, where the blocking part includes a fixing element.

Abstract: A magnetic door closure apparatus includes a first magnet in a door frame and second and third magnets in a door. The second and third magnets align with the first magnet when the door is closed. The second magnet's polarity is the same as the first magnet, and the third magnet's polarity is opposite that of the first magnet. When the door is nearly closed, the distance between the first and second magnets is less than the distance between the first and third magnets. The magnetic attraction between the first and third magnets is large enough to overcome the magnetic repulsion between the first and second magnets so that the door can be closed and is large enough to hold the door closed, whereas the magnetic repulsion is large enough to prevent the door from slamming against the door frame as the door is closed.

Abstract: A latch mechanism includes a latch and a rotation shaft supporting part. The latch is rotatable around a rotation shaft between a housing position and a lock position, and fixes a first unit and a second unit in a closed state at the lock position. The rotation shaft supporting part rotatably supports the rotation shaft. The latch has a first ring-shaped part disposed coaxially with the rotation shaft. The rotation shaft supporting part has a second ring-shaped part disposed coaxially with the rotation shaft. Heights of the first ring-shaped part and the second ring-shaped part are set such that an area of abutment between the first ring-shaped part and the second ring-shaped part increases as the latch rotates from the lock position to the housing position.

Abstract: A fastener assembly for releasable interconnecting two objects includes a retainer having a top end for attaching the retainer to a first object and an end wall at the bottom end having an aperture. A post affixed to a second object at its bottom end is captured within a central cavity of the retainer by resilient snap fit wherein either the post or the retainer is radially deflectable. A locking element slidably connected to the retainer is axially moveable between locked and unlocked positions operative to restrict the relative radial movement of the post and the retainer to prevent the removal of the post. The locking element maybe a pin moved by a magnet and extendable into a bore of the post by a spring. Alternatively, the locking element may be a sleeve closely fitted around the outside of the retainer.

Abstract: A display device with low power consumption is provided. Furthermore, a display device in which an image is displayed in a region that can be used in a folded state is provided. The conceived display device includes a display portion that can be opened and folded, a sensing portion that senses a folded state of the display portion, and an image processing portion that generates, when the display portion is in the folded state, an image in which a black image is displayed in part of the display portion.

Abstract: A flush toilet includes a toilet body that includes a bowl part that receives waste, a functional part that is provided on a back side of the toilet body, a panel member that covers a side surface of the functional part, a first holding part that adsorbs and holds the toilet body and a side surface of the panel member by magnetic force, and a second holding part that adsorbs and holds the functional part and a side surface of the panel member by magnetic force. The panel member is capable of being slid frontward, backward, upward, and downward in a state where the panel member is adsorbed and held by the first holding part and the second holding part.

Abstract: A pet door apparatus (10) discloses a pet door frame (12), an opening (34), and closure flap (36) which is rotatable for at least partly closing the opening or extending away from the opening. A magnet (102) and magnetically attractable element are respectively on one or the other of the flap and frame, and an actuator can move the magnet or magnetically attractable element to change the distance, and magnetic attraction force, between them. A blocking member (176) attached to a side part (28) of the frame is movable under gravitational force and due to engaging cam surfaces (196, 198), from an extended, raised position for partially closing a gap (160) between the flap and frame, to a retracted, lowered position, and back to the raised, extended position by magnetic attraction between a magnet (164) on the flap and another magnet (190) on the frame.

Abstract: A display device with low power consumption is provided. Furthermore, a display device in which an image is displayed in a region that can be used in a folded state is provided. The conceived display device includes a display portion that can be opened and folded, a sensing portion that senses a folded state of the display portion, and an image processing portion that generates, when the display portion is in the folded state, an image in which a black image is displayed in part of the display portion.

Abstract: A process and apparatus for providing a cabinet security system is disclosed. The system includes a magnetic lock to be mounted on a movable cabinet panel and a catch that is mounted on a cabinet frame and configured to engage the magnetic lock to hold the cabinet panel in a closed position relative to the cabinet frame.

Abstract: One embodiment relates to an exit device assembly. The exit device assembly includes a center case, a push pad movably mounted on the center case, and a mechanical case coupled to the center case, wherein the exit device includes an opening. The assembly also includes a sensor aligned with the opening, wherein the sensor is structured to detect a user from a distance through the opening and to generate an output signal in response to detecting the user. The assembly also includes a latch and a latch actuator. The assembly also includes a controller in communication with the sensor and the latch actuator, wherein the controller is structured to transmit an actuating signal in response to receiving the output signal from the sensor, wherein the latch actuator is configured to move the latch from the locked position to the unlocked position in response to the actuating signal.

Abstract: A latch mechanism includes a latch and a rotation shaft supporting part. The latch is rotatable around a rotation shaft between a housing position and a lock position, and fixes a first unit and a second unit in a closed state at the lock position. The rotation shaft supporting part rotatably supports the rotation shaft. The latch has a first ring-shaped part disposed coaxially with the rotation shaft. The rotation shaft supporting part has a second ring-shaped part disposed coaxially with the rotation shaft. Heights of the first ring-shaped part and the second ring-shaped part are set such that an area of abutment between the first ring-shaped part and the second ring-shaped part increases as the latch rotates from the lock position to the housing position.

Abstract: Provided is a refrigerator including a body including a storage space; and a door configured to open or close the storage space, wherein the door includes a first door rotatably connected to the body by a hinge; a second door provided to be rotatable with respect to the first door; a magnetic member provided at the body; and a locking device provided at the first door and configured to interact with the magnetic member, wherein the first door and the second door are unlocked in a state where the first door is closed, and the first door and the second door are locked in a state where the first door is opened.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a locking mechanism for a magnetic lock and including a locking body assembly. The locking mechanism includes a lock latch and a slide bar switch that move between an active and non-active positions. The lock latch cannot move freely in the active position, but can in the non-active position. The lock latch receives a magnet, and can move freely through magnetic force action. The locking body assembly includes a locking body and a locking plate. The locking body has a housings that form a cavity. When the locking mechanism and lock latch are fixed in the cavity, a hook portion of the lock latch can extend out of or retract into the cavity as the lock latch pivots, thereby engaging or disengaging with the locking plate, and either locking or unlocking the latch. The magnetic lock includes a key and the locking body assembly.

Abstract: The description relates to devices and/or device accessories. One example can include a Hall effect sensor configured to sense magnetic fields along a sensing axis and a pair of elongate magnets having co-axial and opposite magnetic axes that are perpendicular to the sensing axis.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus to operate closed-lid portable computers are disclosed. An example apparatus includes a camera input analyzer to analyze image data captured by a world facing camera on a portable computer when a lid of the portable computer is in a closed position. The world facing camera is on a first side of the lid. The portable computer includes a primary display on a second side of the lid opposite the first side. The example apparatus further includes a secondary display controller to render content via a secondary display of the portable computer in response to the analysis of the image data. The secondary display controller is to render the content on the secondary display while the lid of the portable computer is in the closed position and the primary display is turned off.

Abstract: A remanence-eliminating magnetic lock includes a housing, an electromagnetic body and a resilient abutting member. The electromagnetic body can be assembled into the housing and receive externally-supplied electricity to generate a magnetic attraction force on a top surface thereof. The resilient abutting member has a fixing end to be fixed within the housing or the electromagnetic body, and an abutting end exposed from the housing or the top surface of the electromagnetic body. A peak of the abutting end is higher than the top surface of the electromagnetic body. When a metal member is magnetically attached to the top surface of the electromagnetic body, the metal member pressures the abutting end to deform. When the supply of electricity to the magnetic lock is cut off, the abutting end pushes the metal member through a restoring force thereof to move the metal member away from the electromagnetic body to eliminate remanence.

Abstract: A notebook computer which includes a screen base, a keyboard base and a fastening structure is disclosed. The screen base includes a screen body slot, a first surface and a second surface. The screen body slot passes through the first surface and the second surface. The screen body slot includes two protrusion units. The keyboard base includes a hook, and the screen body is capable of rotating relative to the keyboard base. The fastening structure includes a fastener and a plurality of positioning units. The fastener includes a first fastening slot, a second fastening slot, a first side slot and a second side slot. Each protrusion unit is contained movably in the first side slot and the second side slot, respectively, such that the fastener is capable of moving in the screen body slot.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a closure system, comprising a locking arrangement, in particular a rotary latch arrangement for controlling a display device such as a LED module, comprising a sliding shoe, which is to be placed on the locking tongue of a rotary latch mounted in a door, for running onto a sliding ramp supported by the door frame, wherein said sliding shoe includes a housing with a recess for the insertion of alternatively a magnet or a magnetic field sensor acting in a contactless manner.

Abstract: Embodiments for a kinematic control system for controlling the operation and movement of sliding panel for are disclosed.

Abstract: A door stopper system includes a base, a plate, and a magnet. The base defines a bore and a first receiving recess. The first receiving recess is configured for wedged engagement with door structure to limit movement of a door of the door structure. The plate is configured to be fixed to the door. The magnet is mounted in the bore of the base. The magnet is configured to enable the base to be selectively secured to the plate.

Abstract: A magnetic buckle assembly includes a first buckle component, a second buckle component, a switch, an operating component, a first magnetic component, a second magnetic component and a latch. The switch is movably disposed on the second buckle component. The operating component is linked to the switch. The first magnetic component is disposed on the first buckle component. The second magnetic component is disposed on the switch. The latch is movably disposed on the second buckle component and for engaging with the first buckle component to prevent separation of the first buckle component and the second buckle component. The operating component drives the switch to move to change a direction of a magnetic force of the second magnetic component acting on the first magnetic component when the operating component is operated to disengage the latch from the first buckle component.

Abstract: An elevator call box with internal, concealable latching mechanism comprises an internally disposed, cylindrical magnetic pin with a relatively low pull force that is slidably displaceable by an larger, external magnetic force supplied by a service technician. When the access door is closed, magnetic pin penetrates an orifice in a locking tab to lock the call box. The pin magnet is normally attracted to an adjacent, magnetically attractive clip snap-fitted to a latching block. The latch is externally disengaged via a stronger portable magnet carried by service personnel. The larger magnetic pull force of the portable magnet slidably displaces the smaller magnetic latch pin, freeing the locking tab to permit pivotal opening of the access door. Once the stronger magnet is moved away, the smaller magnetic pin, which is attracted magnetically to the clip, will return to it's rest position penetrating the locking tab and locking the control.

Abstract: A rose assembly for a lockset configured to conceal and protect at least portions of a chassis that are positioned in a through-hole of an entryway device. The rose assembly can include at least a rose base and a rose plate. The rose plate can be assembled to the rose base at one of a plurality of orientations so that the rose assembly has an asymmetrical configuration. The rose assembly can include an indexing system to control the orientations at which the rose plate can be selectively secured to the rose base. The indexing system can include first and second male members and a plurality of female members, the first male member being sized to be matingly received in some, but not all, of the plurality of female members. The rose plate can be secured to the rose base by plate fasteners, magnets and/or double-sided tape.

Abstract: Please replace the original abstract paragraph with the following new paragraph. A mobile terminal includes a housing and a camera. The camera is rotatably coupled to the housing and configured for locking at a specified position. When the camera is locked at a first specified position, the camera is located inside the housing and one side of the camera is exposed outside the housing, and when the camera is locked at a second specified position, a lens of the camera is exposed outside the housing. The mobile terminal further includes a drive apparatus and a touch apparatus. The drive apparatus is configured to drive the camera to rotate, and the touch apparatus includes a touch sensor and a control chip. After receiving a touch signal from the touch sensor, the control chip controls the drive apparatus to drive the camera to rotate to the second specified position.

Abstract: The description relates to orientation specific control of computing devices. One example can include an orientation specific actuator for controlling functionality of a computing device. The example can include providing a first functionality related to a first orientation of the computing device in response to engagement of the orientation specific actuator. The example can also include providing a second functionality in response to engagement of the orientation specific actuator in a second orientation of the computing device.

Abstract: A drive device for a movable furniture part, in particular a drawer, includes a housing, an ejection device which is arranged in the housing for ejecting the movable furniture part out of a closed position into an open position, and a retraction device which is arranged in the same housing for retracting the movable furniture part out of an open position into the closed position. The drive device has a first operating mode and a second operating mode. In the first operating mode, only the retraction device is operative while opening and closing the movable furniture part, and in the second operating mode, both the ejection device and the retraction device are operative while opening and closing the movable furniture part.

Abstract: A device for supporting stripper head on a mold box of a concrete product machine mold assembly. The device includes a set of attachment hardware that connects a stand-off leg to a stripper head plate to support the stripper head with the stripper head plungers disposed in respective protected positions within respective plunger receptacles of the mold box. The hardware set comprises a ferrous metal portion configured to be carried by the stripper head plate and a magnetic portion carried by the stand-off leg in a position to magnetically engage the ferrous metal portion and allow for removable attachment of the stand-off leg to the stripper head plate when the ferrous metal portion is carried by the stripper head plate.

Abstract: A resource management system for a service industry business includes a recommendation engine that initiates one or more service actions and/or device actions based on inputs from one or more sensors and/or an obtained customer location within a building or facility. The resource management system automatically distributes, assigns, schedules, and/or reserves one or more resources for the benefit of the detected customer based on one or more recommendations of the recommendation engine.

Abstract: A system and method for a door is disclosed. The system includes a frame magnetic lock assembly mounted to a door frame, and a door magnetic lock assembly mounted to a door for receiving inductively transferred power from the frame magnetic lock assembly. The door system also includes a door electronics subsystem mounted to the door that includes a power management system that provides power to the door from the inductively transferred power, and charges an energy storage element at the door from the inductively transferred power. The power management system provides power to the door from the energy storage element when the inductively transferred power is not available at the door, such as when the door is open, and resumes providing power to the door from the inductively transferred power once the inductively transferred power is restored. Once restored, some of the inductive power recharges the energy storage element.

Abstract: An electronic device includes a casing, a driven component, a magnetic component and an electromagnetic component. The casing has an outer surface, an inner surface, and an accommodating groove penetrating through the outer surface and the inner surface. The driven component is movably disposed in the accommodating groove. The magnetic component is connected to the driven component. The electromagnetic component is aligned with the magnetic component, and the magnetic component and the electromagnetic component are located at the same side of the inner surface. When the electromagnetic component isn't powered, the magnetic component and the electromagnetic component are attracted to each other, and the driven component is positioned at a first position. When the electromagnetic component is powered, the magnetic component and the electromagnetic component are repulsed to each other so as to drive the driven component to move from the first position to the second position.

Abstract: A magnetic holding system for securely affixing an object to a wall surface including a first magnetic sheet layer having specific polarity line spacing, a second layer having magnetic receptive properties, and finally an object with a mounting surface designed to abut the second layer, the mounting surface including a magnetic material having specific polarity line spacing that is substantially the same as the specific polarity line spacing of the first layer and a sheet of steel, such that, when the object polarity line spacing is aligned with the first layer polarity line spacing, the object is securely held to the wall.

Abstract: A heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) system includes an HVAC unit. The HVAC unit includes an enclosure having a panel disposed in a corresponding opening of the enclosure. The HVAC unit also includes a heat exchanger disposed within an interior of enclosure. Moreover, the HVAC unit includes an electromagnetic lock fixed to a surface of the interior of the enclosure. The electromagnetic lock is configured to retain the panel in a closed position relative to the enclosure.

Abstract: A method for controlling door access with improved safety includes connecting door locks with a control device. Through physical and electrical connection by an emergency control unit, the control device can set all door locks to a locking state and can revoke unlocking authority of all door locks. When the emergency control unit is physically disconnected from the control device, all door locks can operate independently in locking and unlocking. Furthermore, the control device is connected to at least one gunshot detection device and/or at least one fire detection device. When a gunshot event and/or a fire occurs, the door locks near the gunshot location or the fire can be rapidly locked to reduce the movement speed of the gunman and/or the spreading speed of the fire.

Abstract: A tunable stay device for an aircraft closure has a mounting base that is mountable to the closure or in an area of the aircraft in close proximity to the closure. The mounting base extends, at least in part, along a mounting axis. A holding element is mounted for movement along the mounting axis and configured to effect, at least in part, a hold force. An adjuster is mounted to at least one of the mounting base and the holding element and is configured and arranged to effect a change in position of the holding element with respect to the mounting base along the mounting axis. When the stay device is mounted to the closure or in the area of the aircraft in proximity to the closure, the hold force biases the closure in one of an open orientation and a closed orientation.

Abstract: A tamper detection system utilizes a barrier that includes a bar sized to extend across a rack in an arrangement in which the bar blocks access to an appliance received in the rack. The tamper detection system further utilizes a detector configured to log, transmit, or otherwise generate an indication that the barrier has been tampered with, such as in response to the bar being pulled away from the rack enough to decouple a magnet that when magnetically coupled to the rack maintains a switch in a first state against a biasing force of a biasing mechanism urging the switch toward a second state, or such as in response to the bar becoming severed or pulled away from the rack enough to cause a detectable change of resistance or other electrical characteristic in a corresponding circuit.

Abstract: There is provided a system for securing a sign to a support surface. The system comprises a magnetically releasable lock adapted to automatically lock mutually displaceable surface portions together. The system ensures locking of the two mutually displaceable portions without the visible information-carrying part being disfigured. Unauthorized persons cannot remove the information-carrying part without having knowledge about the location of the magnetically releasable lock.

Abstract: A door holding device for apparatus includes an door mounted to the apparatus; an attraction member including a magnet and fixed the apparatus; an attracted member fixed on a mounting surface provided on the door and including a magnetic member when the door is in a closing position, the members being opposed and attracted to each other at an attraction plane when the door is closed; and a fastening member fastening the attracted member on the mounting surface. The mounting surface is provided opposed to the attracted member disposed in a side opposite from the plane, and the mounting surface and the plane are inclined, and wherein a fixed position of the attracted member to the mounting surface is adjustable in a direction perpendicular to an intersection line between planes parallel with the mounting surface and the attraction plane.

Abstract: A flexible device includes at least a pair of magnets, and at least the pair of magnets are disposed such that a repelling force acts between the magnets when a display portion is folded opposing one part and the other part of the flexible display.

Abstract: A disclosed accessory mount for a vehicle includes a housing with openings, at least one bearing, a lock cylinder movable within the housing and holding the at least one bearing in a locked position extending through the openings and a released position where the at least one bearing is not held within the openings, and a mount including a groove receiving the at least one bearing in the locked position.

Abstract: A laundry treating appliance, such as a clothes dryer, comprises a door having a magnetic composite and a cabinet having a strike plate in order to open and close the door. The magnetic composite comprises a ferrous metal shim, a magnet, and a non-magnetic cover, having an increased magnetic field strength from the magnetic field strength of the magnet alone.

Abstract: An electronic device including a cover having an open/close structure is provided. The electronic device includes a housing including an upper face and a recess formed through the upper face in order to accommodate an earphone device, a cover for covering the recess in a closed state and to allow access to the recess in an opened state, a conductive pin disposed in the recess and biased mechanically toward the cover in the closed state, a circuit electrically connected to the conductive pin, a plurality of magnets disposed in the cover, a mechanical hook structure coupled to a peripheral portion of the cover in the closed state, and a button, when pressed, for separating the hook structure from the peripheral portion while moving a magnet to a position where the magnet faces another magnet.

Abstract: A novel and useful degauss circuit for use with electromagnetic door locks. The door lock circuit is configured to provide a constant current to the electromagnetic coil load. A pulse width modulation (PWM) controller varies the frequency and/or duty cycle to a switch in series with the coil. Coil current feedback is used to adjust the PWM frequency and/or duty cycle so as to maintain the current through the coil at a certain level to maintain a desired holding force on the door lock. A degauss circuit inline with the current flowing through the coil is provided. When triggered either in an uncontrolled or controlled manner, a series RLC circuit that includes the coil inductance and resistance causes ringing to occur whereby the coil current reverses direction with sufficient amplitude and duration to degauss the coil.

Abstract: A chassis device and its cover structure and lifting mechanism, the chassis structure includes a chassis, a cover and a lifting mechanism further including a first magnetic member fixed to the cover, a second magnetic member fixed to the chassis; a movable sleeve sheathed on the second magnetic member and capable of sliding with respect to the second magnetic member, an elastic element installed between the chassis and the movable sleeve and pushing the movable sleeve away from the chassis to resume its original position, and a third magnetic member fixed to the movable sleeve, and the third magnetic member has a side attracted or repelled with respect to the first magnetic member and the other side attracted or repelled with respect to the second magnetic member. The second and third magnetic members have a magnetic attraction force greater than an elastic restoring force of the elastic element.

Abstract: A mounting assembly (10) for the electromagnet (12) of an electromagnetic door locking system, the mounting assembly (10) comprising: a main body portion (14) affixable, in use, to a door frame (18), the main body portion (14) comprising at least two channels adapted to receive a corresponding set of tabs associated with the electromagnet (12) and a set of locking screws (30) cooperating with the channels and being adapted, upon tightening, to deform the channels to clamp the tabs to fix the electromagnet (12) relative to the main body portion (14).

Abstract: Provided are a display module, a display device, and method of assembling and disassembling the display module. The display module includes a cabinet, a light-emitting diode (LED) panel mounted on the cabinet, and a coupling device configured to detachably mount the LED panel on the cabinet, wherein the coupling device comprises a first coupling member and a second coupling member, and at least one of the first coupling member and the second coupling member is configured to be moved by mutual magnetic force.

Abstract: An electronic apparatus includes an electronic device and a base. The base includes a base body and a connection structure. The connection structure includes a cover and at least one pivot assembly. The pivot assembly is pivoted between the base body and the cover, such that the cover is adapted to pivot between a closed state and an opened state relatively to the base body. The cover and the base body cover the pivot assembly. The cover has a connection segment. When the electronic device is assembled to the base, the connection segment is adapted to be inserted into a slot of the electronic device.

Abstract: An access control device including an electromagnetic lock module for selectively locking and unlocking a door in a door frame is provided. The access control device provides a lower profiled electromagnetic lock module to improve the aesthetics and functionality of the module, supports and integrates modern accessories such as CCTV, CCD cameras, passive motion detection with automatic background correction, digital notification display, automatic source voltage selection, door and lock status indicators, and ease of installation. The present invention further provides components and circuitry to enable connection of the electromagnetic control module to 12 or 24 volts DC or to an unfiltered rectified AC power supply.

Abstract: An electromagnetic lock assembly includes a magnet block having a coil assembly and a connection for receiving an electrical current; and a control system having a detection circuit and an activation circuit, wherein the detection circuit senses a voltage across the coil and automatically sends an activation signal to the activation circuit when the voltage decreases from a supply voltage to a reference threshold voltage, the activation circuit increasing the electrical current through or the voltage across the coil assembly upon receipt of the activation signal. The electromagnetic lock assembly may further include an armature for coupling with the magnet block, wherein the supply voltage is configured by the control system to magnetically couple the armature and the magnet block absent an external separating force applied against the armature or magnet block.

Abstract: The invention provides a digital lock including at least two magnets. One magnet is a semi hard magnet and the other magnet is a hard magnet. The hard magnet is configured to open or close the digital lock. The semi hard magnet and the hard magnet are placed adjacent to each other. A change in magnetisation polarisation of the semi hard magnet is configured to push or pull the hard magnet to open or close the digital lock.