Abstract: A transportation-robust bi-stable latch mechanism preserves low actuation forces by means of an auxiliary mechanism blocking the effects of shock forces during transportation.

Abstract: A device for securing or stopping a door relative to a stationary structure by means of magnetic attraction. In a secured position, a tilt element engages a counter-element due to magnetic attraction between the first magnetic element and the second magnetic element, and the door is stopped and optionally fixed in place, while in a retracted position the tilt element is retracted and the door can be moved. The tilt element includes a cover plate made of non-magnetic solid material and can be installed both on the stationary structure, such as the floor, wall or ceiling, or in the door.

Abstract: The invention relates to a universally-applicable, detachable magnetic catch, suitable, for example, for the closing and opening of containers of for fixing or releasing an object, whereby each magnet (3a, 3b, 4a, 4b, 16, 19, 21) is held with a positive fit in the recess (15, 18, 21) of a holder (11, 12, 14, 17, 20). One of said holders may be displaced by means of an operating device (5, 13) such that the magnetic poles of the magnets oppose each other to be either attracting or repelling. Each magnet has an upper side, an underside, parallel to the above and a circumferential surface at an angle of 90 DEG to the upper and underside. The upperside and the underside of the magnet are a non-symmetrical planar surface and the recess of the holder has a horizontal cross-sectional surface, identical to the non-symmetrical form of the upperside and the underside such that the magnet may only be introduced into the corresponding recess with the poles in a functional alignment.

Abstract: A casing with magnetic latch that is easy to produce and a cover can be quickly opened. The casing has a first magnetic unit and a third magnetic unit respectively mounted in the cover and base. A second magnetic unit is slidably mounted between the first and third magnetic units. When the cover is closed, attraction between the first and third magnetic units holds the cover firmly against the base. When the second magnetic unit is slid between the first and third magnetic units, repulsion between the first and second magnetic units pushes the cover away from the base.

Abstract: A magnetic latch for a display of a laptop computer is disclosed. The latch uses magnetic attraction to maintain the display closed and uses magnetic repelling forces to pop-up the display when opened. The latch includes one or more magnetic elements in the body of the laptop and at least one magnetic element in the display. When the display is closed, the magnet element in the display is positioned adjacent the magnet element in the body having an opposite polarity so that the magnet elements are attracted to one another. To pop-up the display, the user moves the magnetic element in the display so that it meets the magnetic pole in the body having the same polarity. When these meet, the repelling force between them causes the display to open slightly so that a user can then readily open the display.

Abstract: An electronic device includes a body, a cover, a sliding apparatus, and a latch assembly. The body defines two sliding slots. The sliding apparatus is received in the two sliding slots and is slidable relative to the two sliding slots. The cover is foldable on the body and is rotatably coupled to the sliding apparatus. The latch assembly is fixed to the sliding apparatus. When the latch assembly latches the body, the sliding apparatus is unlatched from the electronic device, and the cover is slidable relative to the body and is unfolded while the cover slides away from the body.

Abstract: A magnetic lock assembly includes an electromagnetic mounted to a fixed portion strike plate mounted to a movable closure member. The electromagnet is constantly powered to maintain a closed and locked position and therefore requires a constant flow of energy. The example magnetic lock assembly includes features for conserving energy while maintaining a desired holding force to hold against an applied force.

Abstract: A device for preventing a door with an automatic locking mechanism from locking and for propping a door in an open position is provided. The device includes a bar with a first surface and an opposing second surface. One or more magnets are connected to the first surface by glue. A foam layer is also connected to the first surface.

Abstract: The invention relates to an immobilization device for locking a furniture part that is movably supported in or on a piece of furniture, particularly a drawer, in a closed end position, comprising at least one locking unit, which has a receiving element for an engagement element and a blocking mechanism for the releasable fixation of the receiving element in a position that locks the engagement element when the movable furniture part is in the closed end position, wherein the receiving element or the engagement element is disposed on the furniture and the other element is disposed on the moved furniture part, wherein the locking unit has an overload safety mechanism, which comprises at least two parts connected movably to each other and allows damage-free opening of the movable furniture part even if the receiving element is fixed in a position that locks the engagement element by means of the blocking mechanism.

Abstract: A computer includes a housing whereon an opening is formed, and a containing space is formed inside the housing. The computer further includes a rotary module installed inside the containing space in a rotatable manner, a first magnetic component connected to an end of the rotary module, a second magnetic component disposed on a side of the first magnetic component for attracting or repulsing the first magnetic component so as to switch the rotary module in a first position or in a second position, and a switch for converting magnetic field of the second magnetic component so that the second magnetic attracts or repulses the first magnetic component.

Abstract: A locking magnet closure consists of a first closure module and a second closure module and comprises a magnet-keeper construction with at least one magnet in the first closure module and a keeper or second magnet in the second closure module, wherein on closing the magnet-keeper construction pulls the first closure module and the second closure module together in a closing direction. The closure further comprises a locking device for positively locking the closure modules between the first closure module and the second closure module. The locking device comprises at least one spring locking element, consisting of an engaging protrusion and a spring, wherein the spring locking element is arranged in the first closure module, and a locking piece which is arranged in the second closure module.

Abstract: Door assemblies having magnetized bumpers for use with vehicles are disclosed. The door assemblies comprise a bumper assembly for use in a vehicle having a door that when fully opens contacts an adjacent body panel. The bumper assembly includes a bumper having a base and a distal end opposite the base. The base is configured for fixed attachment to the first exterior surface of a vehicle. The bumper is made of an elastomer and/or plastic and is configured for removable engagement with a second exterior surface. A magnet is provided with at least a portion of the magnet embedded in the body between the distal end and the base. The magnet is located within the bumper sufficiently close to the distal end to exert an attractive magnetic force sufficient to retain a door in contact with the bumper but without the magnet directly touching the door.

Abstract: A partition system is provided as well as an apparatus and method for securing movable partitions. In one embodiment, a movable partition, such as a folding door, includes a post member (e.g., a lead post) having a latching structure associated therewith. Another post member, such as associated with a wall or another movable partition, includes a latching structure configured to form a magnetic coupling with the first latching structure. One of the latching structures may be slidingly displaced relative to its associated post member so as to selectively bring the two latching members into or out of alignment with one another. When a magnetic coupling has been formed, relative displacement of the two latching structures results in the weakening, if not defeat, of the magnetic coupling so that the post members, and their associated partitions, may be displaced away from one another. Other latching structures are also disclosed.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention include door-securing latches that allow an occupant of a room or other space accessed through a door to secure the door, from inside the room or other space, in order to prevent entry or access by others. Embodiments of the present invention provide a mechanically strong and secure latch that cannot be easily broken or compromised by application of force to the door or by insertion of a tool or device between the door and an adjacent door frame to disable the latch, but that can be disabled by a knowledgeable individual, such as an apartment manger seeking to rescue a disabled apartment occupant in an emergency situation.

Abstract: The invention relates to a connecting structure which comprises the following features: a locking device having a spring-loaded locking element (9) and a locking element (5) for locking the connecting modules, and a magnet/armature structure having a magnet (4) and an armature (8). The locking device and the magnet/armature structure are functionally linked by the following features: the magnet (4) and the armature (8) can be displaced, the magnet (4) or the armature (8) is coupled to the locking bar (5) via a coupling element (7) so that the locking element (5), when displaced between the magnet (4) and the armature (8), can be brought into a non-locking position.

Abstract: A magnetic latch may include a first magnet assembly and a second magnet assembly. The first magnet assembly may have a plurality of first magnets, the first magnet assembly movable about a substantially linear axis between a first position and a second position. The second magnet assembly may have a plurality of second magnets. In the first position, the plurality of first magnets and the plurality of second magnets may be configured such that the first magnet assembly is magnetically attracted to the second magnet assembly when the first magnet assembly is substantially proximate to the second magnet assembly. In the second position, the plurality of first magnets and the plurality of second magnets may be configured such that the first magnet assembly is magnetically repelled from the second magnet assembly when the first magnet assembly is substantially proximate to the second magnet assembly.

Abstract: An electromagnetic door lock assembly (30) includes a first portion (32) supported relative to hoistway doors (22) and a second portion (34) supported for movement with an elevator car (24). The first and second portions cooperate so that electromagnetic interaction between them unlocks a set of hoistway doors (22) for access to the car (24), for example. In disclosed embodiments, a first portion (32) of the actuator has at least one stationary electromagnetic portion (36A, 36B) and at least one moveable portion (38). The second portion (34) that moves with the car (24) includes at least one stationary electromagnetic portion (44). Magnetic interaction between the first and second portions (32, 34) causes selected movement of the moveable portion (38) for selectively locking or unlocking the doors (22).

Abstract: An electronic device includes a main body and a cover pivotally assembled on the main body, wherein when the cover rotates relative to the main body, the electronic device is automatically powered on.

Abstract: A collapsible device includes a cover unit and a base unit pivotably attached to the cover unit. The cover unit includes a cover and a frame. The frame includes a recessed potion. A first sidewall, a second sidewall, a third sidewall, and a block extend from the recessed portion. The second sidewall and the third sidewall form an elastic hook respectively. A magnetic member is mounted to the frame and among the first to third sidewalls, and resisted by the hooks. A magnetic attracting member is mounted to the base unit according to the magnetic member and absorbable to the magnetic member.

Abstract: An operatively automatic magnetic open door retainer for motor vehicle conveyance components, as for example semi-trailers. The magnetic open door retainer includes a pair of magnetic source members, each magnetic source member being attached to a respective one of the left and right doors of the motor vehicle conveyance component and a pair of magnetically attractive plates attached to the sidewalls of the motor vehicle conveyance component. When a door is in its fully open state, its respective magnetic source member will magnetically clamp to the respective magnetically attractive plate.

Abstract: An apparatus comprising a first door panel; a second door panel coupled to the first door panel such that the first door panel and the second door panel form a hollow portion of a door panel assembly; and an insulating material placed within the hollow portion of the door panel assembly. An apparatus comprising a door panel assembly including a front side, a back side, a top side, a bottom side, a left side and a right side; a door frame surrounding the door panel assembly at the bottom side, the left side and the right side of the door panel, the door frame including a bottom portion, a left portion and a right portion; means for magnetically coupling the left side of the door panel assembly to the left portion of the door frame; means for magnetically coupling the right side of the door panel assembly to the right portion of the door frame; means for magnetically coupling the bottom side of the door panel assembly to the bottom portion of the door frame.

Abstract: Door closure assist assemblies that assist in providing a final closing motion generally includes an extender portion comprised of an active material adapted to linearly expand in response to an activation signal and a releasable fastener having one component in movable communication with the extender portion and a second component attached to the other selected one of the door and doorframe. During operation, the door closure assist assembly provides the final closing action.

Abstract: Door closure assist assemblies that assist in providing a final closing motion generally includes an extender portion comprised of an active material adapted to linearly expand in response to an activation signal and a releasable fastener having one component in movable communication with the extender portion and a second component attached to the other selected one of the door and doorframe. During operation, the door closure assist assembly provides the final closing action.

Abstract: A ferromagnetic latching support system for positioning a surface is disclosed. The latching support system includes a mechanical support and a ferromagnetic device.

Abstract: A latch mechanism comprises a housing (11), a plunger (12) mounted for reciprocation in the housing, a pawl (17) mounted with the housing for movement into and out of engagement with the plunger (12) and means for moving the pawl, wherein the means for moving the pawl comprises an electrically controlled piezo ceramic actuator (30) located within the plunger (12) and the pawl (17) is provided with a part (24) projecting into the plunger (12) and arranged to be contacted by the actuator (30) in order to control operation of the mechanism.

Abstract: A doorway having a recessed magnetic lock is disclosed. The doorway that comprises a jamb that defines an interior jamb space. The jamb includes a stop surface that defines a jamb opening between the interior jamb space and an exterior space. The doorway further comprises an electromagnet housed within the interior jamb space that is operable to provide an attractive magnetic force. The doorway further comprises a door pivotally connected to the jamb to open and close the doorway. The door defines an interior door space and includes a front surface. The front surface defines a door opening between the interior door space and the exterior space. The doorway further comprise a magnetically attractive armature housed within the interior door space. The armature is abuttingly engagable with the electromagnet when the doorway is closed.

Abstract: To provide a sheet processing apparatus and an electromagnetic locking method of a stacking device for unlocking a stacking device cover when a door of the sheet processing apparatus is closed, shortening the power supply time of an electromagnetic lock, suppressing power consumption, and displaying permission of access to the stacking device. When a condition of unlocking a stacking portion and opening of the door is detected, the electromagnetic lock is held in an unlocking state and a cover opening-closing permission display lamp is turned on. After end of an operation by an operator, if the closing of the door is detected by a door detection device, the electromagnetic lock of the stacking device is turned off and the lamp is turned off. As a result, an unlocking condition is held when no power is supplied to a solenoid.

Abstract: A magnetic latch for a display of a laptop computer uses magnetic attraction to maintain the display closed and uses magnetic repelling forces to pop-up the display when opened. The latch includes one or more magnetic elements in the body of the laptop and at least one magnetic element in the display. When the display is closed, the magnet element in the display is positioned adjacent the magnet element in the body having an opposite polarity so that the magnet elements are attracted to one another. To pop-up the display, the user moves the magnetic element in the display so that it meets the magnetic pole in the body having the same polarity. When these meet, the repelling force between them causes the display to open slightly so that a user can then readily open the display.

Abstract: An electromagnetic lock comprises: a body combined with a retaining frame by using locking studs and retaining screws; one side of the retaining frame being installed with a trigger receiving box; and an absorption plate combined to a supporting frame; two metal rings being installed in the absorption plate; the absorption plate having locking screws; wherein in installation, for aligning the body and the absorption plate, adjusting screws are installed between the absorption plate and the supporting frame. The supporting frame has screw holes for receiving the adjusting screws; one side of the supporting frame has two magnetic holes for receiving magnets; a magnet protection sheet are installed at lower side of the magnets; and a small screw serves to lock the protection sheet to the supporting frame. The trigger can be hidden so as to occupy a small space and the installation work is easy.

Abstract: A belt for electromagnetic sucker includes a first substantially U-shaped section, a second substantially U-shaped section, an electromagnetic sucker coupled to at least one of the first and second substantially U-shaped sections, at least one of the first and second substantially U-shaped sections being structured and arranged to be secure to a support, and a connector structured and arranged to secure the first and second substantially U-shaped sections to one another.

Abstract: The invention is directed at a door set assembly comprising a latch portion; a first magnetic material, located within the latch portion; a strike plate, the strike plate including a plate portion and a latch receiving portion; a second magnetic material, located within the latch receiving portion, the second magnetic material having a polarity opposite the first magnetic material; wherein when a door is closed, the magnets attract each other thereby pulling the latch portion into the latch receiving portion to secure the door closed. The door set assembly can also include a cushioned portion which fits within the latch receiving portion.

Abstract: The present invention provides a sliding door opening/closing device for a vehicle that applies a sufficient opening/closing drive force to the left and right sliding doors and reduces a force necessary to lock and unlock the latch, despite a simple configuration of the device, and that facilitates the manufacturing process, improves operability and safety, and reduces noise. A lock device, against both sides of which locking portions abut, rotates a columnar permanent magnet so as to form magnetic locking circuits and fixes the locking portions by magnetic forces of the locking magnetic circuits. The rotational operation of the columnar permanent magnet is converted into the downward operation of a latch, and the lowered latch restrains the locking portions with respect to the lock device.

Abstract: A vehicle includes a front seat and a rear seat. A leg support assembly is secured to the front seat and moveable between the open position and the closed position. The leg support assembly is at least partially supported on the rear seat when located in the open position.

Abstract: An electronic device includes a body, a cover, and a latch mechanism. The latch mechanism is configured for latching the cover to the body, and unlatching the cover from the body. The latch mechanism includes a fastening portion, and a latching portion. The fastening portion and the latching portion are installed in the cover and the body correspondingly. The fastening portion is operatively engageable with the latching portion for cooperatively latching the cover to the body. When the cover is latched to the body, the latching portion extends out of the cover and engages with the fastening portion, and when the cover is unlatched from the body, the latching portion disengages with the fastening portion and is retracted in the cover.

Abstract: An electromagnetic lock includes a mounting plate for attaching to a supporting device and the mounting plate includes one or more protrusions each having a screw hole, a housing includes one or more passages aligned with the protrusions and the screw holes of the mounting plate for quickly anchoring and positioning the housing to the mounting plate, and a fastener is engaged through each passage of the housing and engaged with the screw hole of the mounting plate for easily and quickly securing the housing to the mounting plate and for preventing the housing from being held by the user for a long time.

Abstract: A magnetic door stop/latch contains a first magnet mounted on or within a door and a second magnet mounted on or within a structure opposing the door, such as a wall, door jamb, door frame or baseboard. When the door is moving towards the opposing structure, the magnetic door stop may used to prevent the door from slamming into the opposing structure by virtue of the repulsive forces of the magnets. The magnetic door stop may be switched from repulsive configuration to an attractive configuration that holds the door in position.

Abstract: A refrigerator is provided with a cabinet having a door that is openable by a user to provide access to a refrigeration compartment. A storage bin is located in the refrigeration compartment and accessible upon the opening of the cabinet door. A mounting system is arranged for the storage bin, supporting the storage bin for movement into and out of the refrigeration compartment. A latch is carried on the cabinet door to be selectively engaged by the user with a latch receiving portion of the storage bin. When the latch is engaged with the latch receiving portion, the storage bin will be pulled out of the refrigerator upon the opening of the cabinet door, and when the latch is disengaged from the latch receiving portion, the storage bin will remain in the refrigeration compartment, unless manually moved by the user.

Abstract: A battery cover assembly comprises a housing, a battery cover, a first magnetic element and second magnetic element. The magnetic pole of the first magnetic is opposite to the magnetic pole of the second magnetic element such that the first magnetic element and the second magnetic element are magnetically attracted to each other to attach the battery cover to the housing to cover the receiving space of the housing.

Abstract: An electric latch retraction device comprising a housing for receiving a plurality of internal components of the electric latch retraction device. An actuator mechanism is included in the housing, the actuator mechanism is adapted to impart linear movement on a latch, such that the latch is retracted towards the housing. A holding mechanism is also included in the housing, the holding mechanism holds the latch in a fully retracted position.

Abstract: The invention relates to a blocking device for a beverage dispenser. The technical problem exists of providing a lock for dispensers of this type that can be opened in an uncomplicated manner by the authorized individuals but reliably prevents unauthorized individuals from accessing the contents of the dispenser, however, while at the same time not elevating the security of the lock to such an extent that a loss of a key or of a locking device would lead to a complete inaccessibility to the system, that is to say, not by the authorized individuals as a result of their negligence (loss or misplacing of the key) but by generally unauthorized individuals. To this end, the invention provides a blocking device provided for or on a beverage dispenser comprising a holding device (10) for a beverage and a cover (20) situated above the holding device while provided for covering a filled beverage supply (G). When closed, the cover, with section (21), overlaps the holding device having an edge section (11, 12).

Abstract: The invention relates to a lock for a window having a button and a spring for biasing the button to move from an unlocked position to a locked position; a spring clip in contact with the button for holding the button in the unlocked position; a trigger for engaging with the spring clip to release the button and allow the spring to move the button toward the locked position; a hook for moving from an unlocked position to a locked position in correspondence with the button moving from the unlocked position to the locked position; and a rotatable arm with one end attached to the button and another end attached to the hook, the rotatable arm for transmitting a movement of the button to a movement of the hook. A magnet is attached to the trigger and the magnet is moved, which in turn actuates the trigger, by a polarity of another magnet.

Abstract: The invention relates to a magnetic lock for a window comprising a button having a locked position and an unlocked position, a spring clip in contact with the button for holding the button in the unlocked position, and a trigger wheel. The lock also has a trigger housing with an activated position and a deactivated position, and where the trigger wheel is attached to and rotatable on the trigger housing. Movement of the trigger housing causes the trigger wheel to move and contact the spring clip. Additionally, contact between the trigger wheel with the spring clip causes the spring clip to move and allow the button to move from the unlocked position to the locked position.

Abstract: The invention relates to a locking device comprising a first and a second locking part (2, 4), wherein the second locking part (4), when the locking parts (2, 4) are brought together, moves in relation to the first locking part (2) in a locking direction (L). The first locking part (2) comprises a locking member (2b), comprising a magnet, and a locking member holder (2a), which supports the locking member (2b) without the locking member (2b) being fixed to the locking member holder (2a). The second locking part (4) comprises an actuating part (4b), the locking member (2b) comprises a contact part (2y). Once the actuating part (4b), when moving in the locking direction (L), has passed the contact part (2y), the contact part (2y) moves into the path of the actuating part (4b), so that the locking member (2b), through bearing contact against the locking member holder (2a) and against the actuating part (4b), can prevent movement of the second locking part (4) in a direction opposite to the locking direction (L).

Abstract: A switch assembly (40) and a portable electronic device (100) are provided. The portable electronic device includes a body section (20), a cover section (10) rotatably connecting to the body section, and the switch assembly. The switch assembly includes a first magnetic component (43), a second magnetic component (45), and a movable magnetic component (47). The first magnetic component is mounted on the cover section. The second magnetic component is mounted on the body section, and attracts to the first magnetic component to maintain the portable electronic device at a closed position. The movable magnetic component is movably mounted on the body section, and repels both to the first and second magnetic. The movable magnetic component provides a repulsive force to repel the cover rotates outwards from the body section, when the magnetic component is driven to move close to the first and second magnetic components.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a refrigerator door which can prevent vapor condensation on one side thereof, and a refrigerator therewith. To achieve this, the present invention provides a refrigerator door including one pair of door bodies rotatably connected to a refrigerator body; and a heating device provided to at least one of ends of the door bodies facing each other in a state the door bodies are closed, for prevention of vapor condensation on the ends of the door bodies; and a refrigerator therewith, thereby preventing vapor condensation on one side of the door, permitting the user to use the refrigerator with comfort.

Abstract: An electrically operable door latch employs a permanent magnet for retaining an appliance door closed against the force of a resilient seal. An electromagnet bucks the magnetic attraction of the permanent magnet allowing the latch to be electronically releasable. A simple mechanism and inherent force limits are obtained by a direct magnetic attraction between a strike plate and the latch, one on the door and one on the housing.

Abstract: The invention relates to a component (10) with a retaining function, comprising at least one first element (16) and at least one second element (26) which are arranged movably with respect to each other, at least one magnetizable component (18) with residual properties, a magneto-rheological fluid (38) or magnetic powder which is located in the magnetic field of the at least one magnetizable component, when the latter is magnetized, and via which the two elements can be brought into operative connection, and a coil (20) which is arranged in such a manner that, when energized, it can generate a magnetic field sufficient to magnetize the at least one magnetizable component, wherein the coil and the at least one magnetizable component are arranged in such a manner that a first currentless or energized state can be generated, sufficient so as to maintain the operative connection, and a second currentless state can be generated, as a result of which the operative connection can be undone.

Abstract: A magnetic door stop/latch contains a first magnet mounted on or within a door and a second magnet mounted on or within a structure opposing the door, such as a wall, door jamb, door frame or baseboard. When the door is moving towards the opposing structure, the magnetic door stop may used to prevent the door from slamming into the opposing structure by virtue of the repulsive forces of the magnets. The magnetic door stop may be switched from repulsive configuration to an attractive configuration that holds the door in position.

Abstract: A lock is disclosed including magnetic and mechanical locking features. The mechanical lock means operates in response to an attempt to force open the lock. The mechanical lock means includes a pin and at least one locking element; the mechanical lock means operates by engagement of the at least one locking element with a recess.

Abstract: To provide a sheet processing apparatus and an electromagnetic locking method of a stacking device for unlocking a stacking device cover when a door of the sheet processing apparatus is closed, shortening the power supply time of an electromagnetic lock, suppressing power consumption, and displaying permission of access to the stacking device. When a condition of unlocking a stacking portion and opening of the door is detected, the electromagnetic lock is held in an unlocking state and a cover opening-closing permission display lamp is turned on. After end of an operation by an operator, if the closing of the door is detected by a door detection device, the electromagnetic lock of the stacking device is turned off and the lamp is turned off. As a result, an unlocking condition is held when no power is supplied to a solenoid.