Magnetic latch mechanism

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2006-10-16

2009-02-03

Enad, Elvin G (Department: 2832)

Electricity: magnetically operated switches, magnets, and electr

Permanent magnet-actuated switches

C361S689000, C361S689000

Reexamination Certificate

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07486165

ABSTRACT:
A magnetic latch mechanism for latching a first electronic assembly to a second electronic assembly. The magnetic latch mechanism includes a Halbach array captured by the first electronic assembly. The Halbach array is configured to provide a first magnetic flux in a first direction. The magnetic latch mechanism further includes an attraction plate captured by the second electronic assembly. The attraction plate is configured to be coupled with the first magnetic flux when the first electronic assembly is in a closed position with respect to the second electronic assembly such that there is mutual attraction between the attraction plate and the Halbach array in the closed position.

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