Magnetic appliance latch

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2006-01-04

2010-02-02

Estremsky, Gary (Department: 3677)

Closure fasteners

Magnetic

C292SDIG069, C134S0570DL, C134S0580DL

Reexamination Certificate

active

07654590

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.

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